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Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
BY PAUL GREER


o'Neill. Neb.. May 2s-(Speeial
Telegram, J-fhe rich valley OF the
Rlkhorn welcomed the omsi'a Trade
excursion today, II was tic sor, Of
greeting tia, spells better relations
between the metropolis aud the
country back OF il. Out OF this
spirit OF friendship and service comes
more business Tor Omaha aud more
employment, too Although no tat
tened calf WAS killed. a sfes, many
were IN evidence.
Iilden is famous the nation over
for its purebr.d stock. Al Ewing
the community staged a Hereford
show IN the stock pens near the spe'
cial train. Cowboys met the tender
ieet with a iusillade from their six
shooters aud cheered as Gorge w.
Eggers. one OF the Omaha busi-
ness men, mounted a pony and gal
loped with them.
Neigh served punch. ~ Pierce
the boys were made up IN black
lace and paraded with the visitors.
The only jarring note there was
directed at the bankers. Pierce is
the handspring OF the movement OF
country bankers 10 deduct fee for
handling checks.
Winner Is Popular.
With all this hospitality. j, is only
fair 10 say that the reception last
night in Winner. where Mrs. SWEET
and her Woman's club entertained,
was the best of the trip.
O'Neill, tonight's stop, staged a
prize fight.
In spite OF the cattle shortage. the
outlook is considered favorable. At
Ewing, Splitter Bros. who sell i'm
plemcnts, automobiles and acccs-
sories. report having done more busi-
ness last month than in the whole
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Omaha Trade Excursion
Reaches Elkhorn Valley
Royal Welcome Extended in Rich Farming and Live
stock Raising Dstrict-Freight Reduction
Is Disappointment to Many
Some Help Expected.

OF last year The dry weather. which
Was broken by last weeks rains.
MAS further mltigated by showers
this afternoon. \ short ,lop Was
made al inman. famous for having
the biggest hay shipper in 'he eoun'
try.
Farmers along the route express
disappointment that their products
were not given further reduction
Ia freight rates ~ connection with
the cut scheduled for July on all
other commodities, Many oi the
business men on the trip express a
similar view, although they believe
that the saving IN freight on lumber.
coal. eemen, and all the other goods
bought by farmers will benefit the
whole country and stimulate busi-
ness.
Will Make Saving.
The saving OF freight costs for
lumber shipped TO Nebraska from
the Pacific coast is computed At from
Sl.75 TO S2 per 1000 feet. This is
within cents oi the prcwar rate.
Some dealers believe. however. that
owing TO the heavy building demand.
the reduction will be absorbed by the
coast mills and no, reach the con-
sumcr
Wyoming coal shipped to Norfolk
will receive a Scent cut in freight
charges. Cement shipments will cost
3 cents less per barrel. The rate
on binding twine will fall about 10
cents per 100 pounds. which. il it
were passed on would save the aver
age farmer 25 cents.
Today's trip began at Creighton,
where dairying has had great
boom. The Farmers Cooperative
creamery there is doubling its Ca
pacity.
Fridays excursion will take in ls
towns on the Chicago &; Northwest
ern from Croitor to Norfolk.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
States Urged to Develop
Chain of Public Parks

Bear Mountain. N. Y, May rs
With the city parks growing annually
more and more congested and the
national parks still comparatively in
accessible, delegates to the second
lbational conference on state parks
advocated that the various states de-
velop recreational areas which would
serve As link between the two
!. Horace Mcfarland, president OF
the American Civic association, de-
fines 4 state park as one which con-
tains one acre for each 600 persons
in the population of the state. As a
step toward the developement of
chain Of state parks, roadside camp
ing reservations, maintained by the
state for automobilists, was urged.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
State Probe Of Spencer
Murder Is COMPLETED

Lincoln, May 25.-Hans Nielsen,
finger-print expert in the office of
Gus Hyers, state sheriff, returned to
Lincoln today after several days in
vestigation in connection with the
death of Frank Paul, Spencer auto
mobile dealer, but refused to make
any statement pending a conference
Friday between ]. A. Davies, attor-
ney of Boyd county. and Attorney
General Davis. Mr.. Davies is assist
ing the county attorney in the case.
Il expect to have a talk with Wal
ter Simmons (held on a murder
charge and now in the penitcntiary
for safe keeping) some time today"
Mr.. Nielsen said. After the confer
ence OF attorneys, | will announce
the results of my investigation and
conference with Simmons"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Nebraska Prohibitionists
Will Have Party in Field

Lincoln, May 25.-The Nebraska
prohibition party will have state
ticket this year, according to an
nouncement by A. ]. Murray. state
chairman
This means that the party will Sc
lect dry men on either ticket if they
are nominated, and il they are not
nominated, candidates will be draft
ed by petition, Murray says.
The executive committee of the pro-
ilibiticn party met here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Set
Listed for
Blacknail.
Nebra.ksn's Rooms Yield
Names of Prominent
Chicsgosns With Rules
for Extortion.
Veteran Confesses Plot

Chicago May e5.-Lists OF socially
prominen, Chicaeoans-marked as
future yietms-and a Sc, OF rules for
blackmailing. were found BY police
today in the rooms OF Eugene Bry.
ant. son oi respected Harrington
tNeb.) family. after he had been trap.
ped as he tried to collect $3.50 from
Mrs. a. II. Shotwell, 10 whom he
wrote more than 200 scurrilous let
tiers. Police had information that
Bryant was responsible for poison
pen" letters received recently by a
lumber of women promincn, in
Chicago society.
The following were included in the
rules:
BE. sure that the victim has no
way to pass information to authori-
ties while action is taking place.
BE sure that have fooled him
before pulling the strings.
Immediately aitcrward ride two
elevated trains and three or four sur.
face lines and backtrack myself ten
or twelve times"
Has Confessed, Police Say.
Bryant has confessed, the police
allege. and dubbed himself Head Of
the Gold Coast Gang of Blackmail-
ers."
Bryant said he was prompted to
write the letters under threat OF
death from a man higher up" whom
he met while attending the Academy
OF Fine Arts.
Deluge of Threats.
The first letter of deluge of 80
letters and o0 telephone calls, all
Threatening death, was received by
Mrs. A. Fl. Shotwell, wife OF the
millionaire confcctioner, year ago.
One Of the many letters read:
No doubt you have heard OF the
David Joyce divorce, the McCor-
mick divorce and the Carr scandal.
We are the secret cause OF them
all. -.
Don't get David Joyce mixed
Up with Stanley Joyce and Peggy.
We had nothing to do with Stanley
Joyce. You may also remember
wealthy man that was murdered IN
your neighborhood Well, he tried
to doublecross this gang. See what
he got,
Taylor Murder.
"See what Taylor got i'll Holly
wood, Cal. See what you will get
il you think you are clever. we
know how to deal with people OF
Your type. You are not used to
combating our sort. so if you are
wise, follow our directions. The
Chicago police have no terrors tor
us. and we don't worry.
Follow directions as in previous
letters and be sure you follow
every word. Remember, il one OF
us is caught, some Of your family
dies. | see you and speak to you
nearly every day. Catch me. ha.
hal You are dealing with gold
cost gang OF bIackmailers that has
operated successfully for over ~
years.
Elevator Operator.
Each of the letters ended with
this boast that the writer was Clever
enough" to keep his victims N sight
cvery day. Police learned the pris-
oucr had been an elevator operator
in the apartment building occupied
by Mrs. Shotwell.
The prisoner served with the l3lst
III iantry, Thirty-third division
known as the Dandy First" over.
seas and was wounded and gassed
He said he came to Chicago tc
study art after being discharged
from the army
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Richardson County Wins
Prize for Good HIGHWAYS

Falls City, Neb., May 25.-(Spccial
Telegram. )-Countys Engineer J. F.
ReIf has received official notification
from the Good Roads association oi
Kansas City that the King of Trails
highway through Richardson county
tied with the Victory highway across
Shawnee county. Kansas, for firs,
place in the contest for the best main
tanned highway across any country
within a radius OF 100. miles from
greater Kansas City. The prize oi
$3.50 will be distributed to the pa.
,rolmen of the highway in this coun-
ty. A
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Farmers Protest
Paying Warrants
Charge Half Million Dollars
Was Expended Unlawfully
Omaha Firm Did Work.

Leigh, Neb., May 25.-(Special
Telegram. Suit was started in the
district court of Stanton county to
restrain the county treasurer from
paying $455,93o.51 in bridge warrants
held by the Standard Bridge COM
pany of Omaha The suit was filed
by Nick Poaussen and Edward Pc
terson farmers.
The suit is the outcome of meet
ing OF farmers in Stanton to protest
high taxes. While no direct charges
were made at the meeting, it was de-
cided to employ an auditor to inves-
.tigate the county books. Following
the audit the suit was filed.
The auditor, in his report, stated
that the levy for bridge work was
| mill more than the limit prescribed
by law. The suit was based on the
excessive tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Falls City Legion Post Is
Cited by National Commander

Falls City, Neb., May 25.-(Special
Telegram "A citation showing that
Falls City went over the top during
the recent Hire Hero" campaign
sent from National Legion headquai-
tiers was received by the local legion
post. 1t was countersigned by Ma
tional Commander Hanford. MacNi-
der.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
McCook Lodge of Elks
Initiates Large Glass

McCook, Neb.. May 25.-(Special
Telegram. )-McCook lodge 1434, B.
P. 0. f. initiated class Of about
100, making the membership OF this
new lodge of Elks now almost $50
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Cliff Crooks of Fairbury installed the
officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Fines Own Grandson

Falls City, Neb.. May 25.-(Special
Telegram.) Police Judge ]. D.
Spragins had to pass Judgment on his
own grandson today when the youth
was arrested on the Charge of fight
ing. Both bclligerants were given
equal fines.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
PUPILS Give Nav Fete

Oshkosh; Neb., May 25.-(SpeciaD
More than 100 grade school chill
dren took part in the May fete on
the school grounds. This event con-
cluded the entertainments by the
grade schools for the year
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26
Nomination Confirmed

Washington, May 25.-The senate
confirmed last night the nomination
of Arthur H. Geisler OF Oklahoma
City to be minister to Guatemala.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-26

The Standard Bridge company is
owned by Robert z. Drake. Mr..
Drake could not be located last night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
e Thrilling and Dramatic Story 6tG-1i7Ia <aIax5 <aU6afoH!

I Yes, I'm needed there" he an
| 5wered.
Are they going to take the
church scenes over again?"
81 don't know. l only know
that Kitty needs me, Virginia"
Has she sent for your
mo, DEAR he answered
patiently, but surely you must
know, Virginia. how much 1 love
Kitty"
But, john"
"Oh, yes, l know, Virginia. l
understand how people will talk.
But l tell you" this voice grew
hard as steel) that il the world
stands on one side and Kitty beck
ons from the other. l will, go
straight to her."
listened, fascinated by a love
so true, so steadfast. A poem
sprang almost unconsciously to
my lips:
Il know not in the way that love
is reckOned
That this is olive of the deepest
dye.
know, too, if an angel beckoned
Standing close to the throne on
high
And thou, adown by the gates in
fernal
Should open your arms and smile
| would turn my Dack on things
supernal
To rest on your breast a little
while"
That is very true, Virginia.
But 1 didn't know a modern girl
could be so old-fashioned as to
quote Ella Wheeler Wilcox to
prove it,"
You must remember, John,
that | am the product of another
generation" 1 countered, as put
on my hat. Aunt Virginia had
charge Of my reading"
From the moment John Storm
seated himself in the roadster his
one idea seemed to be speed. It
was as though his heart, his soul
and every muscle In his body
were pushing the motor to do its
utmost. Fortunately we did not
encounter any policemen. We paid
no attention to the usual torn-up
payements for which Los Angeles
is famous and John took bumps
and holes with utter unconeern.
He seemed to feel as though he
could not get to the studio fast
enough. / knew his unspoken
fear and at last it assailed me so
strongly that both of us almost
literally held our breath until We
drove up to the studio.
After helping me out Of the
car John paid no attention to me
but strode in through the gates,
and / followed as fast as possible.
TomoIpow-Kitty's Acting.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Relay Team Sails

New York, Mar. 21-The Uni
yersity Of Pennsylvania four mile
relay team sailed today for Lon
don where on April 5 1t will meet
similar teams from oxford and
Cambridge universities in an in
ternational, intercollegiate con-
test which will be the feature of
the Achilles club relay meet. The
Pennsylvania team consisted OF
five one mile runners. four COM
petitors and one alternate sub
stitute. including Captain Larry
Brown of Seattle.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Carriers Refuse To
Work; Belfast
Shippers Feared

Belfast, Mar. 21.-(By Associ-
ated Press) s)-James Magee was
shot by gunmen in Harding street
last night. Military forces sent to
the scene met a fusillade of re-
Yolver shots, under cover Of
which the assassins escaped. Ma
gee died today.
Many carriers failed to report
for work today, in protest against
the lack of protection from snip
ers.
AS the day advanced, the ear
ters' strike became practically
complete, only tram cars and
bread vans being operated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Rich Bachelor
Wants Wife

MANY people. have blamed me
for not getting married. Since
childhood l have suffered from
stomach and liver trouble, never
being able to get any medicine
or doctor to help me. Now that
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy has
entirely cured me, l am anxious
to get a wife" 1t is simple,
harmless preparation. that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from
the intestinal tract and allays the
inflammation which causes prac-
tlcalIy all stomach, liver and in
testinal ailments. including ap-I
pendicitis. One dose will convince
or money refunded. J. c. Perry.
ID. ]. Fry. (adv) |
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
j. P. Morgan, Jr.,
To Learn Banking

New York, Mar. 21.-Junius
P. Morgan, Jr., son of ]. P. Nor
gan and a member of his fathers
banking firm, will follow in the
paternal footsteps soon by work
ing in London to familiarize him
self with banking methods, it was
announced today. He will be as
sociated with the British branch
of the Morgan banking firm,
Morgan, Grenfelt and company.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic
LIQUID, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe. dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for a 35c or 81 bottle
of Zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, Pimples,
Blackheads, Eczema, Blotches, Ring
worm and similar skin troubles will dis
appear.
Zemo, the penetrating, satisfying
liquid, Is all that is needed, for it
banishes most skin eruptions, makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Cotton Mill Cuts
Wages 20 Percent

Lawrence Mass, March 2l.-
The Pacific Mills, a cotton and
worsted plant employing 10000
ersons normally. today an
nounced a wage reduction of ap-
proximately 20 per cent. Two
other large plants here were un-
derstood to be preparing a similar
announcement for issuance later
In the day. The Pacific cut. ef-
fective March 27 is the first in
this big textile center since the
of wage revisions be-
gan this year. It is one of the
few made In Massachusetts, mills
TO date.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Lewis Accepts
Chicago Position

Acceptance of the editOrship of
the American Fruit Grower, a
magazine published in Chicago,
was announced this morning by
c. / Lewis. assistant general man
ager of the Oregon Growers CO.
operative association.
Mr.. Lewis has been identified
with the Oregon Growers assOcia-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

When the bowels are costiVe
tbe waste matters ferments. pro-
ducing a gaseous condition that is
disagreeable. To remove the i'm
nurities quickly, dose Of Her
hine is needed. 1t does the work
thoroughly and pleasantly. Price
soc. Sold by DanI ]. Fry. (adV)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

1
Whep | awakened ne (. morn
ing Kitty had already left the
lpartment. l started up with
llaam. realizing it Ens. ne late
r..i fearing the w 4 the dire
.or Mulid Iour up0l G'e t"at, b
GIL. q! Theo's in9isPoHitiou, l
vas 10 c. 10y a day or two "l ~
cation.
1 Iolled back in bed propped up
BY a couple of pillows.
My mind reverted to my prob
lens. Should l marry Theo--a
celebrity-and enjoy the life OF
ease and position he could offer
ne; or should choose Eddie
Montforth. and thus become the
wife of a man destined to be-
come a prosperous country
squire? AS l weighed these ques-
tions | was struck with the
thought: what has become Of
my ambitions for career"
l dismissed that thought abrupt
ly-and turned again to Theo
and Eddie,
l knew that by all the dictates
of common sense l should care
more for Eddie MontfOrth than
for Theodore Stratton. Eddie
was of my own age and my own
people. Eddie's outlook upon life
would harmonize with mine. We
would understand each other.
And what had Theodore STRAIT
ION to offer?
read and re-read Theo's i'm
passioned letter. From 1t l got
nothing-4nothing but a selfish
expression of his want OF me.
Theo wanted my youth to put
new life into his existence.
Theo wanted my flesh. unsoph-
isticated view of life as a new
starting point from which he
could survey life anew. His let
ter was full Of the hopes, desires
and fears of Theodore Stratton.
Several times l though / had
better answer 1neo's letter. But
each time Kittys wise counsel
prevailed and | DID not write. l
followed the code of moyie-land
i put nothing upon paper.
This decided upon l arose, dress
ed and breakfasted. After that
tried to read. firing OF that
began fussing about my clothes,
\ girl in moving pictures spends
most Of her spare time freshen-
ing her wardrobe. Clothes are a
large part of her stock-in=trade.
During the morning John
Storm called on me. Il wish you
would 60 with me out to the stud
10 where Kitty is making her pic
ture," he said.
1t was interesting to note that
although Kitty was not playing
the important part John Storm
never spoke of il except as her
picture.
looked at him compassionate
ly. John and Kitty's affair al
ways seemed so much bigger than
my own because l could see no
loophole whereby these two peo-
ple-whom loved so dearly and
who were so deserving of con-
tent-could slip through the cor
dons of society and find at least
a little Of their share Of human
happiness
DO you have to go out this
John?"
| felt a little sinking of my
heart as l tried to divert him. be-
cause l knew that Kitty would
like TO keep John Storm and Jul
ian Thorndyke apart.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Open Forum

Contributions to This Column
must be plainly written on one
side of paper only, limited TO
800 words In length and signed
with the name Of the Wriier'
Articles not meeting these spe-
cificatlons will be rejected
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

To the Editor-I know OF no
Mace in the west which bears the
name of the beautiful Willamette
river, 80 / would like to Suggest
that West Salem be christened
Willamette City or Willamette.
MRS. E. P. SHANAFELT.
Salem. Or. March IT.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

tion since 1919 when he was Sc
lected as organization manager,
Previous TO that he was with the
division of horticulture of Oregon
Agricultural college as director
and vice-direction of the expert
ment station,
He will succeed Samuel Adams
as editor of the American Fruit
Grower and will assume his new
duties by May /.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

Cold settled in the muscles of
the neck. arms or shoulder makes
every movement painful. Use Bal
lard's Snow Liniment. 1t relieves
the pain and relaxes the muscles.
Three sizes, soc. 6Oc and S1.20.
Sold by Dan1 J. Fry. (adv)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

To the Editor:-I see by The
CAPITAL Journal that you are try
ing to find a name for West Salem
and | send my fayorite name
Willamette View.
MRS. E. p. MILLS.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

The prohibition agents are try
ing to make the nation unsafe
for hipocracy.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

Riverside as an appropriate nam
for West Salem.
MRS. L. M. DEWEY.
Rt. s, Salem.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

To the Editor.-I would suggest
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21
Have You Invested
Yet?

A necessary, permanent public
service company, well organized
and we'll managed, is a very safe
company in which to invest your
money. The Portland Railway,
Light and power Company is that
kind of company. Recognition of
that fact is causing thousands of
men and women to invest their
savings in our 7fo Prior Prefer
ence Stock, secure in the knowl-
edge that their money will be safe
ly and profitably invested.
To the right, we have pictured in
composite form part of the huge
properties of this company, valued
at many millions of dollars, which
constantly protect every dollar you
invest.
Come in and let's
talk it over.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-03-21

"The trade discount on fish
story is 99f6, with an addi-
tional SO for cash."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-01-05
MEADE SORE
los ANGET,TS Cai 10,

CSs SA4NN6AAA8AAAS. SNA4aR Jan D.
"A charge that Washington
and jefferson football team was
"robhed" Of q touchdown in its
scoreless game against the Uni
.yerstty Of California at Pasa.
dena, has been voiced hero by
Earle Neale, Washington and
Jefferson coach.
Neale declared that H. a.
Huebel. San Francisco, who
was head linesman. should not
have called Stein Washington
and Jefferson. Off Side on a play
from which Brenkert, Washing
ton and Jefferson back carried
the bail across the California
line.
Other officials do not agree
with Neale, however, and say
that Huebel blow his horn
which called the oft.side even
before Brenkert had reached
tho line OF sorimmage in his
successful dash for the goal.
Under tho rules the ball could
not be brought back until the
play had been completed.
Huebel is president of the
Pacific Coast Football Associa-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-01-05
Poland To Have
Quick Recovery

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Poland
will be one OF the first countries
OF central Europe to recover from
the effects OF tho war, Francois
de st. Phale. vice president Of tho
Baldwin Locomotive Works, and
President OF the Polish Chamber
OF Commerce in New York said
today on his return OF investtga-
ting conditions abroad.
MY confidence In Poland" he
declared, "is based on the good
balance and quality OF It's natural
resources and the industry Of its
people. Beginning with the year
1929 she will have surplus food,
oil, coal. textiles. steel and timber
available for export.
President Pilsudsky said to me
in Warsaw:
1--WE have had all the war VIC
want. We want peace. NVe want
to go to work and develop our
country as It has now been given
to us. This generation wants to
work in peace with ali the world.''
He said that while people were
dying in tho famine stricken voiga
district, there Is surplus food in
the UHanian district, the peasants
cannot be induced by his govern
ment to part with It and keeps It
hidden saying the volga can give
him nothing that he really wants
IN return.