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Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Crop Of Winter
Wheat Will Be
Almost Normal
Less Than 2 Per Cent Of
Acreage >Sown, Will Be
Abandoned, Is Pres.
ent Estimate.

.Dcs Moines, Ia, May l4.-Winter
wheat acreage sown in Iowa last
fall was estimated at $4,000 acres.
In spite Of the dry soil conditions
during the fall and general lack Of
snow cover throughout the winter,
over the greater portion Of the wheat
belt, it is estimated that only 2 per
cent OF the crop, or ll,760 acres, will
be abandoned. With $4,000 acres
remaining to be harvested and hav-
ing a growing condition on May l
OF 95 per cent, a production of "
865,000 bushels is forecast, compared
with 8,928,000 bushels harvested last
year..
Rye to be harvested for grain in
Iowa this year is estimated at $4,000
acres, compared with $500 acres
last year. The condition May was
81 per cent, indicating production
of 10000 bushels, compared with
$4,000 bushels harvested last year.
Hay to Be 100 Per Cent.
The acreage of all tame hay or cul-
tivated varieties to be harvested in
Iowa this year is estimated at 100
per cent of last years acreage, or
3148,G00 acres. This includes alfalfa.
The condition May was g per
cent, which indicates a production
of 4.7l4,000 tons, compared with
4,65o.000 tons harvested last year. 1t
is estimated that Is per cent of last
years hay crop was on farms in
Iowa May /.
The amount OF blowing for spring
planting and sowing done May was
81 per cent. compared with IS per
cent year ago.
The amount of spring sowing and
planting done May was 81 per cent
compared with 81 per cent a year
ago.
The condition OF pastures II Iowa
May | was 81 per cent, compared
with 90 per cent year ago.
Animal Mortality Low.
Estimates of mortality OF livestock
in Iowa indicated that during the
year ending April 80, 1922, in every
thousand head II horses and mules
died from disease. The number of
cattle OF all ages in every thousand
that have died from disease the past
year is estimated at 20 head and 5
head have died from exposure. Sheep
have died from disease at the rate
of % head in every thousand and
nine head from exposure. The num-
Der of lambs in every thousand that
have died from disease and exposure
the past year is estimated at 50 head.
Swine that have died from disease in
every thousand are estimated at 70
head. The condition of horses and
mules May was 98 per cent; cat
tie OF all ages, 81 per cent; sheep,
not including lambs, 90 per cent,
and swine. OF all ages 90 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Head Of Commission
Firm Killed by Auto
Omahs Bee Leased wire.

Chicago, May l4-Frank f. Wag-
ner. 90, president of G. M. H. Wag-
ner & Sons, Chicago's Oldest. COM
mission firm, died early today Of in
j,lries suffered a few hours earlier,
when he was struck by an automo-
bile.
The accident occurred in front Of
his home late Saturday night. It was
witnessed by Mrs. Wagner, who is
in critical condition of collapse.
The Wagner commission firm prac-
tically controls the fruit output of the
famous Wenatchee (Wash.) district
of California. from San Francisco to
the Imperial valley and Of southern
Texas and of majority of Florida.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Alliance Shows
Wisdom of CITY
Manager System
Figures for First Year Under
Modern Plan Point Out
Economies-Critics
Silenced.

Alliance, Neb., May l4.-fSpeciaD
Figures submitted to the city coun-
Gil by City Manager N. A. Kcmmish,
in a preliminary report covering the
first years operation under the city
manager form OF government. have
silcnced those who favored a return
to the mayor and council govern
mcnt on the ground that the latter
was more efficient and less expensive
The city managers report shows
that operating expenses OF all de-
partments combined, during the six
years prior to the adoption of the
city manager plan, ran on an average
OF 68 per cent higher than during the
past year and that the cost of city
government for any year during that
period was nearly Is per cent higher
than during the first year under the
city manager plan.
Big Balance Shown.
! On May |, 1921, when the city
manager plan went into effect, there
was balance in the city treasury
of $S77, exclusive OF registered war
rants, while on May l, 1922, the end
of the first year under the present
city government, there was net bal.
ancc Of $8,840 after the city man
ayers salary OF $4,000 was paid Mr..
Kemmish is under a. four-year con-
tract. starting at $4,000 year and
increasing $500 year up to $6,50O
The first year under the city man.
ager plan was the only year, With one
exception, in the last seven years,
that the cost of running the city has
not greatly exceeded the revenue.
This left a serious financial situation
for the city manager to face when he
began. but in spite of the heavy bond
ed Indebtedness which is being paid
off little by little, the showing made
is considered exceptional by the en-
tire city council, which is unanimous
ly behind the present government.
Larger Taxpayers Content.
Opposers Of the city manager gov
ernment recently circulated a petition
asking that the city managers salary
be cut. Only one prominent business
man signed the petition, the majority
of the signers being the smaller tax
payers. A large number Of the sign
ers were women and many of them
were not property owners. The petit
ton was tabled by the city council
Practically all Of the larger tax
payers are satisfied with the present
form of city government and believe
it to be far more economical and eff
ficient than the old form Of a mayor
and city council.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Reduced Fare Certificates
for Womans Meet Received

Hastings. Neb., May l4.-A supply
Of identification certificates that will
entitle delegates and visitors to
purchase round trip ticlct at the
reduced rate to the biennial conven-
ton of the General Federation Of
Womens clubs at Chautaudua, N.
Y, June 2l-30, have been received
and are ready for distribution, reports
Mrs. John Shaker. transportation
chairman of the Nebraska fedora
ton.
"The tickets will be good from
June Is to July 6. aud the certificates
may be obtained by making applica-
ton to the chairman writes Mrs.
Shaker. Those planning to attend
should apply at once. The Nebraska
delegation will leave Omaha the eve--
ming OF June 49,"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Beatrice Fire Chief Falls
Through Floor; Breaks Rib

Beatrice. Neb. May I4-(Spc-
cal. During a fire that partly de-
stroyed the home of Mrs. Anna Kle-
rian in West Beatrice, Fire Chief
Whiteside fell through the floor.
fractured rib and received severe
bruises. The fire loss is placed at
81 200, partly covered by insurance
The blaze was started by a child
playing i'll the kitchen with matches,
il is said. =
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Burlington Head Carpenter
Hurt as Car Leaves Track

Alliance, Neb., May l4.-(Special.)
-E. w. Bell, master carpenter OF the
Burlington here. suffered broken
wrist for the second time within a
few weeks, when asrailroad motor
car jumped the track with him near
Hot Springs. S. D Recently Mr..
Bell feil down stairway at hotel
in Hot Springs and fractured his
right wrist This time his left wrist
was broken. He speht several weeks
in Hot Sprmg hospital following
his first accident and Is now back. al
the same iDstitition for treatment.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Shipping Board
Urged Continue
Despite Losses
New York Man Says Govern
ment Should Operate vcs-
sells to Carry so Per Cent
Of Foreign Trade.

Washington, May l4.-Opcra,ior
by the government during the next
five years oi enough vessels to carry
so per cent OF the foreign trade oi
the United States was advocated al
the hearings on the ship subsidy bill
by Fields S. Pcndlcton, New York
ship owner. who has been referred to
by Chairman Lasker of the shipping
board as the Babe Ruth OF the
wooden ship game"
In preference to enactment OF the
administration measure which would
provide direct and indirect aides for
American ship owners, Mr.. Pendle-
ton declared that regardless OF losses,
the shipping board should continue
to operate vessels not only with a
view to getting grip on at least
half OF this country's import and ex-
port trade, but OF building up routes
in all parts OF the world. He favored
reduction OF rates wherever neces-
sary to meet the competition OF the
foreign ships and predicted that
"ior every dollar the government
would lose the country would gain
s." in lower ocean rates and i'm
proved service.
Should Pass Bill.
Ii congress is unwilling to continue
government operation of ships at a
loss, Mr.. Pendleton said. then it
should pass the subsidy bill, although
he contended that the aid provided
would not prove sufficient to enable
all classes of American ships in for
eign trade to compete profitably with
foreign vessels.
Contcnding that the basic direct
aid rate carried in the bill OF one-half
cent per gross ton for each 100 miles
travelled, regardless of the vessels
speed, was toe low. Mr.. Pendleton
urged that if the measure was to be
enacted the basic rate should be in
creased to . cents, with gradua-
ton above that figure for ships Of a
speed of more than IS knots.
"If this is not DONE" he said, "the
bill will be a dismal failure"
In disposition of the shipping
boards tonnage, the witness stated,
care should be taken that bulk Of the,
ships do not fall into the hands Of
a few powerful companies.
Would Break Small Firms.
He said, however. that with sub
sidy many small companies would
not be in a position to keep their
ships afloat profitably and in few
years would be forced to the wall.
If congress approves the pending
subsidy program and fails to build
up an adequate merchant marine. ac-
cording to Mr.. Pendleton, there
never will be another opportunity to
aid shipping through government
aid, as it would be contended tyat
that this plan had failed once and
could not prove effective.
Others heard at today's sessions
were Luther B. Dowell. business
manager o< the American Steamship
Licensed Officers association; An
drew Furuseth, president Of the In
ternational Seamen's union. and Pat
rick O'Brien, also representing the
seamen's union. They we're cross
examined on various provisions Of
the bill
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Mary Gardens Chief
WorryIs Keeping Thin;
Has Secret Sustem
Omaha Bee Leased wire.

New York, May l4.-Mary Garden
sailed aboard the Olympic. She
will 60 to her villa at Monte
Carlo. She told reporters that her
management of the Chicago Opera
company had been far from mo-
notonous. In discussing her plans
for the summer she added:
Later am going to Switzer-
land. I'm going to hike to the peak
of the highest mountain l can find
and get away from everybody and
everything. My principal worry from
this moment is trying to keep thin.
No, ! am not in love and l have not
the least intention of getting mar
ried."
Il have new system for reduc-
ing. a secret OF Mrs. Hatch"
"Who is Mrs. Hatch" she was
asked.
That's another secret" she re-
torted.
Miss Garden said she would sing
five weeks next season with the
Chicago Opera company and then
so on concert tour.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Several Persons Injured
in. Hail and Rain Storm

Laredo, Tex, May.l4 "A number
of persons were injured, several
houses were wrecked Others un-
rooted and wire communication de-
moralized by wind. electric, hail
and rainstorm which struck Laredo
and vicinity. Minera, a small
town 81 miles west OF Laredo,
reported the worst storm in years,
but subsequent failure. of wire COM
munication has isolated that place.
Property loss cannot. yet be ascer-
tanned. No loss Of life has been re-
ported.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Widely-Known Actress
Dies in Chicago Theater

Chicago, May l4.-Eugenia Blair,
a widely known actress playing in
"Anna Christie" at the Cort theater,
died in her dressing room at the
theater shortly otter her appearance
in the early part Of Saturday nights
performance. Her death, which was
believed to be due to heart disease,
was not made public until today
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Head of Cozad School Goes
TO Similar Post at Orleans

Cozad. Neb.. May l4.-(Special)
---G w. Eaton, for five years SUI
perintendent Of the Cozad public
school, has resigned to become SUI
perintendent of the school at Or
leans. Neb. The new position Of
fers him an increase in salary.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Latest Husband Thinks
Manual Labor Is Mexican

New York. May 14.-"You say
your husband is shiftless?" local
divorce court Judge queried Of a
dusky woman who was suing her
husband for absolute divorce.
"Shiftless?" countered the negress.
why, jedge. dat man so shiftless
he thinks manual labor is a Mexi-
can
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Flood Damage 100000

Bristol. Va, May l4,-Receding
waters OF Beaver creek, which over
flowed, left debris-strewn streets and
water-flled cellars in Bristols busi-
ness section. Damage was estimated
at 100000 in the city and surround
ir1p territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Autoist Runs Down Lad, 8,
Then Sneeds From Scene

Joseph Denova. 8. received painfu!
body bruises when he was struck
Saturday by an automobile while
playing in the street in front of the
home OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jcseph. Denova, 2014 Pierce street.
The driver of the machine did not
stop but sfed on following the ac-
I4;dent.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
jefferson County Collects
$4,000 in Taxes in 10 Days

Tairbury, Nebr May IA. = tSpc-
c;al)-The records in the office OF
tie county treasurer of Jefferson
county show that $4,000 in taxes
was collected in the first 10 days OF
May. This is an increase over the
same period Of 1921.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Silver Sent to Orient

San Francisco, May l4.-The
largest shipment OF silver bullion
sent to the orient since the armistice
nearly $2,0O0,0O0 worth was
aboard the liner President Lincoln
when it cleared for far eastern ports.
The shipment is for Japan and China.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Heads Octavia Schools

Lodgepole-Mrs. Frieda De Brun-
ner. for three years principal OF the
schools here, has been elected to
similar position in the schools at
Octavia.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
Seattle Man Decorated

Brussels. May liking Albert
has decorated Samuel Hill OF Seattle.
with the Order of Commander of the
Crown of Belgium
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-15
TheWeather
Hourly

Forecast.
Nebraska-Generally fair Monday
Not much change in temperature.
Evening star., 1922-04-07
HONOR PAID PEARY
WHILE RAIN FALLS
President and Others Distin-
guished Attend Memorial
UnveiIing at Arlington.

While the President of the United
States, Mrs. Harding and high Off
cials Of the government. foreign dip
lomats and trustees of the National
Geographic Society stood in a driz-
zling rain the memorial to Rear Ad-
miral Robert E. Peary was unveiled
at his grave yesterday afternoon in
Ar..e,ton national cemetery.
This impressive tribute to the MEM
ory of the discoverer of the north
pole marked the thirteenth anniver-
sary of that great feat. and as Mrs.
Edward Stafford, the admirafs
daughter, assisted by her brother,
that unveiled the monument and i'm
mediately afterward hoisted to the
top of a staff beside the grave the
American flag the large assemblage
stood with barred heads, despite the
rain.
Secretary Denby's Tribute.
Secretary DENLY. in his remarks, re-
ferred to the pride of the Navy in the
accomplishments of Admiral Peary
and of the gratitude of the service to
him for his wonderful achievement.
He briefly described the efforts of
other Navy men prior to those of
Peary to accomplish the same thing.
He spoke of the trials they en-
countered and the courage and valor
these expeditions called for. In con-
clusion he declared with much en-
phasis that it took Admiral Peary to
accomplish what had been tried by
many others during the past 400
years.
There is no question in my mind"
said the Secretary, that Robert
Peary was put on earth for just
that thing"
Mr.. Roosevelt's Address.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt re.
ferred to his personal acquaintance
and that of his distinguished father
with Admiral Peary. He stated that
the accomplishment of Admiral Peary
this mans memory there always will
be feeling of pride and reverence.
Evening star., 1922-04-07
M. HESTER ELECTED HEAD
OF COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
Officers and Executive Committee
Chosen at Meeting-Civitan
Club Activities.

Michael Heister was unanimously
elected president of the Cosmopolitan
Club to serve for the ensuing year at
meeting of that organization in the
Franklin Square Hotel yesterday aft
ernoon. Mr.. Heister was unopposed
Philip Buettner, the incumbent, re-
fusing to stand for reelection.
Other officers elected were: James
E. Colliflower vice president: John 7.
Jones, secretary, and Frederick
Brandstedt, treasurer.
Two ballots were necessary for the
election of three members of the ex-
ecutive committee. On the first bal
lot, DR.. Albert J. Carrico and Richard
p Whitty were high men, with Jo-
seph B. Trew and Edward +. Minte
tied for third place. On the second
ballot Mr.. Trew was elected.
President Hester appointed Lewis
A. Payne sergeant t-arms. and an
nounced that the standing committees
would be named at the next meeting.
The retiring president received gold
pencil from the membership.
1t was voted to hold a ladies night"
May 9, and committees were appoint
ed to attend to details.
Martin McQuade. John F. Booth and
James T. Ryan were elected to men,
bership.
The Origin and Growth of Civitan"
was the theme of an address by James
F. Ahlers of the Dayton Civitan Club
before members of the local orgRniza-
tion at the New City Club yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. Ahlers urged the support of all
Civitan clubs for the convention, to
be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, shortly.
Evening star., 1922-04-07

Observation-Disclosures
Evening star., 1922-04-07
STOCK MAGICIAN QUITS RETREAT
AND GIVES CURB MARKET THRILL

which started a fortnight ago around
1k and continued to climb without
visible sponsorship. so that it be-
came one of the mysteries Of the
street.
When the excitement was at it's
height a. stranger appeared at the
curb rail and sought entrance.
"Who are you?" asked the guard.
"Jesse Livermore."
The guard gasped, and soon the
crowd learned that Livermore was
on the floor. They followed him to
the post where this stock was being
traded.
-Four and e-sixteenths for a
thousand shares" he cried, and got 1t.
Same for another thousand" he
added, and got that. too. and at noon
he had bid for 10000 shares and
ended with a net 5000 shares to his
credit.
"I thought would like to size up
the situation personally" he said,
mopping his brow. Mice spring day,
eh?" Then he went to luncheon.
Evening star., 1922-04-07
Ry tho Associatad pres

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 7-Hustling.
bustling Wall street stopped short in
it's money turnovers yesterday to
enjoy a thriil-the sight of Jesse
Livermore, magician of finance, oper-
ating in person on the new curb
market.
The street has been thrilled for
years by his operations on both sides
of the market in stocks, grain and
cotton, but he has always made his
moves on the financial chessboard
from behind the screen of anony
mity-tucked away in an Office. the
address of which no one knew.
LivermOre, who has been mem
ber of the curb since January, 1920.
a short time before it abandoned it's
operations in the thoroughfare and
took indoor quarters, also is a mem
Der of the Chicago Board of Trade
and several other institutions. He
never had appeared personally on the
curb exchange floor here previously.
He is reported to have whispered his
directions over telephones to his
operatives.
The market was somewhat excited
over the trading in an oil stock,
Evening star., 1922-04-07

pany with Mrs. Harris. They VIII
spend most of the time in southern
France and Italy.
Gen. Harris will be transferred to
the retired list September ] and will
be succeeded as the adjutant general
of the Army by Col. Robert c. Davis
of the infantry, who Is now in charge
of the adjutant generals department.
a. acting adjutant general, with Brig.
Gen. James r. Kerr as principal as
sistant and Maj. James a. Clio OF the
infantry as executive officer.
Evening star., 1922-04-07

Plans relative to the proposed camp
site, which will be established in the
vicinity of Washington, were dis
cussed.
The need of committee to repre-
sent all civic clubs in the city. in
order to avoid duplication of char
table work, also was stressed
Evening star., 1922-04-07
GEN. HARRISON LEAVE.
Adjutant General and Wife to
Make Tour of Europe.

Maj. Cen. Peter C. Harris, the ad-
jutant general of the Army. took Of
fetal leave of his associates at the
War Department yesterday prepara-
tory to his departure from New York
Saturday for Antwerp on a tour of
several months in Europe. in com
Evening star., 1922-04-07

The ex-kaiser has already received
from Germany nearly hundred mill
lion marks as we'll as much valuable
property. including gold and silver
Dlate,
Evening star., 1922-04-07

In the early days of English rail-
way travel the car seats bore num-
bers corresponding with the numbers
on the tickets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Crawford Elected To Succeed Hinkle
 As City Official
By Associated Press

Columbus. Ga, May S'.-Henry B. Crawford. a prominent contractor of this city. was elected city manager here late today in place of H. Gordon Hlnkle, Altoona, Pa, recently dis missed, at the regular meeting of the city commissioners. MT. Crawford was sworn in and entered upon his duties at once.
 Hinkle, accompanied by his wife and his secretary, Miss Viola Lang ham, left the city suddenly last week and his place was declared vacant by the commissioners. In tho mean time Mayor Dimon devoted all his at tention to the work of the city man. ager's office.
 Investigation was continued today by city and county authorities of the recent anonymous threatening let- ters sent to city and county officials and the explosion of bomb at the home of Mayor Dimon but there were no developments, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
n. A. R. ELECTIoN

Gadsden, May 31.-(Special.)-- Members of the Christopher Gadsden chapter of the Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution met with Mrs. Amos l.. Goodhue yesterday afternoon and received the report of the nominating committee for the selection of new officers for the ensuing year. The re- mort was accepted and the following officers were elected: Regent, Mrs. Amos E. Goodhue; first vice regent. Mrs. R. NJ Jones: second vice regent, Mrs. c. W. Vance; recording secre- tary, Mrs. Hickory Barrett: corre- sponding secretary. Miss Adelins Dortch: treasurer. Mrs. Henry Les ter: registrar, Mrs. David Riddle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
------------os- os------------ CARRIERS ORGANIZE

Gadsden, May 51.-fSpecial. )-The postmasters and the rural carriers of Etowah county met at the Gadsden postoffice at the federal court room on Tuesday and proceeded to organize welfare council of the postmasters and carriers of the rural sections. After the matter was explained by ] J. Moore. assistant postmaster of Gadsden, the meeting proceeded to elect officers for the year as follows Nj. NJ. Russell of Attalla. chairman Miss Matte L. Cole of Walnut Grove, vice chairman; Y. E.. Adams of Ala tanra City, secretary.
 There was 27 postmasters and car riers on hand out of 33, and all of them were very enthusiastic over the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
CHAUTAUQUA A SUCCESS

Gadsden, May 31.--(Special.)- 1.-The Redpath chautauqua, which has been playing here for three days under di- rection of the Professional and Bust ness Women's club of the city. came to a successful end last night and the women announced this morning that after paying all bills they had cleared over S400.
 The fund will be used for the pur- pose of establishing an outdoor camp for the use of the members as well as the Girl Scouts of the city. The con tract was signed for the appearance here next year of the chautauqua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
sHANEYFELT IIELD

Gadsden, May 31.-( Special )--When officers arrested Howard Shaneyfeit yesterday on the charge cf being inn plicated in the robbery of the soft drink stand at the pavilion on the mountain Sunday night, pistol was found on him. which was stolen from Squire Walters several months ago, it was reported. The pistol was recognized by Walters. to whom it was returned. When asked how he came in possession of the pistol Bhaneyfelt is said to have stated that enc of the gang gave it to him.