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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Pretty Stenographer Found
Asphyxiated in Apartment
Mabel Bessler, 26, Killed Self Is Belief Of Police
Love Letters From "crl. wv Chicagoan,
Four ,ss1r%'sI% u.~'Hs''s'; 'as-

Mabel Bessler, 20, pretty steno-
Rrspher, was found dead in her gas
filled apartment in the Chandler, Ss4
South Twcnty-hfth avenue, at $3.50
yesterday afternoon. Two burners
Of . stove poured their deadly vapors
into the room and police reported
she killed herself.
Officers were unable to establish
q motive.
A profusion OF love letters signed
George" an unidentified Chicagoan,
was found in the room, and there
was one signed with the name OF H.
A. Uack) Hood, also OF Chicago,
who is said to be a stockholder in the
American Automatic Machine Sales
& Development company, 2557 Far
nam street, where Miss Bessler was
employed.
Expresses Friendship.
Hoods letter, written June 3. ex-
pressed deep friendship for the young
woman, begged her to trust him with
her troubles, and contained this ad-
monition:
"Don't let anyone bluff you. I
will absolutely stand back Of you.
And tell them to 60 straight to H
il you feel that way"
In this letter he called her Mabel,
apparently for the first time, and
begged her indulgence.
One OF the letters signed by
George" undated, contained violent
expressions OF love and indicated
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Premier Lenine
to Be Replaced
by Triumvirate
Trio to Head Soviet Govern.
ment During Six Months
Absence Enforced
by Illness.

Berlin, June l4.-(By A. P.)-An-
other German specialist has been
summoned to attend Premier Lenine
Of soviet Russia, it was stated here
today. Professor Fleichsig, a lead
ing brain authority has been asked
to leave Immediately for Russia.
Berlin, June l4.-(By A. P.)-The
Independent Socialist Freiheit de-
clares today that a triumvirate will
take the place Of Premier Leninc
OF soviet Russia during six-month
absence from Moscow which his
health will oblige him to take. The
three men who will hold the reins,
according to this newspaper, are ].
v. Stain, Leo Kameneff and A. I.
Rykcff.
M. Stain is a Georgian bolshevist
Of Turkish nationality, described as
a strong man, the newspaper article
continues. M. Kamenef is president
Of the Moscow soviet and is cQnsid-
cred a liberal NJ. Rykoff WIS one
Of the first champions of the new
economic policy. He is believed to
have liberal views but, Die Freiheit
adds, is not considered a strong
man.
The. appointment Of the triunlvar
has been reported unoficially by the
communist party.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Deputy Disarnled
by FugitiyeBrowri
Town Marshal and County OF.
ficer Held Up By Flee
ing Chain Man.

Fred Brown is believed to have
transferred his activities to western
Nebraska.
A report from Cheyenne stated
Brown was alleged to have doubled
back on his tracks into. Nebraska
from Wyoming Tuesday night and
held up the night marshal and depu-
~ sheriff Of Dix, IS miles east Of
Kimball.
State Sheriff Gus Hyers and War
den w. T. Fenton of the state prison
were reported hot on his tfail.
A posse led by these officers is
said to have Brown surrounded east
Of Dix, but no confirmation Of this
report could. be secured. Brown is
believed to have crossed the line into
Wyoming Monday night, then dou-
bled back.
On seeing the officers at Dix, the
report states, he IS alleged to have
walked over to a stolen automobile
he is using, secured his gun, held up
the marshal and deputy, disarmed
them, walked back to his automobile
and driven off.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Lincoln Man Under
Fire in Capital
Scalp Of Frank Harrison Of
Brazil Exposition Body
Sought by Associates.

Washington, June, l4.-(Special
Telegram. Trouble has broken out
in the American Brazilian exposi-
ton commission, Of which Frank A.
Harrison Of Lincoln is a member.
Mr.. Harrison is the storm center
Of the trouble and it is understood
that the differences concerning him
will be laid before the president to-
morrow.
Superintendent Collier of the COM
mission is returning from Brazil,
where. he has been installing the
American exhibit. and will arrive
here tomorrow. He will 60 before
the president with other members of
the commission and explain his side
Of the controversy. Nothing is be-
ing said here concerning its exact
nature, but it is understood that Mr..
Collier and his fellow members feel
Mr.. Harrison has not worked in
harmony with them.
Mr.. Golfers position pays a salary
of $4,000 while that of Mr.. Harri-
son pays $500.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
All Capitol
S Are
Commission Refuses Prices
Submitted for Supcrstruc.
ture of New State.
house.
Competition Not Strong

Lincoln. June l4.-(Speciai Teis-
am.)-The state capitol commits.
sion today rejected all bids for the
superstructure OF Nebraskas new
$1,000, 900 statehouse. New bids and
new elassi6cations Of work will be
opened July 20. members Of the COM
mission announced.
1--WE rejected the bids simply be-
esusc they were too high and there
wasn't sufficient competition on .
number Of the larger items" George
E. Johnson, state engineer and seese-
tary Of the state capitol commission,
announced.
Especially was the lack Of sum.
cient competition noticeable in bids
on the material to be used in con-
struction Of the statehouse, which
was by far the largest item, John
son asserted. .tr.
Material Presents Problem.
As to whether the new statehouse
is to be built Of marble or limestone
promises to bring about . lively fight.
The limestone people claim they can
give the most for the money but ad-
NIT that limestone cannot be COM
pared in color and possibly in wear
ing qualities with marble. Marble
will cost from $200, 900 to 100000
more than limestone.
The superstructure work was
divided into 26 classi6cations and
bids received on each classification.
There was only one firm, John Gill
\ and Sons, Cleveland, which bid on
the entire superstructure job. Its
bid was $2,8S0,O00. This bid provided
for the use Of marble. The independ-
ent bidders numbered 20. The low
est independent bids on the Is items
totalled 6,795. This includes the
Bedford limestone bid Of $7S40S2.
| Governor Denies Rumor.
| Before bids were opened Governor
McKelvie stated that there was q
report circulating that IN Omaha
bond company was to, be favored.
He declared this mistake and as.
serted that the bond Of any reputable
firm would be accepted. q
| Architect B. G. Goodhue of New
York was present when bids were
(Tsrn - Fass Two. Column Tws.)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Discrimination
on Jewish Ensign
Alleged bySolon
Member of Annapolis Grad
uating Glass Alleged to
Have Been Sighted in
Year Book.

Washington, june, l4.-Reported
discrimination BY the class just grad
uated from the Naval academy at
Annapolis against Leonard Kaplan
of Weston, w. Va, a member Of the
class, was scored in the senate today
by Senator Sutherland, republican,
West Virginia, who said that Kaplan
had been "stigmatized' because OF
his nationality.
Several other senators joined Sena-
tor Sutherland's criticism and sug-
gested further investigation.
Calls for Inquiry.
Theodore Roosevelt acting secre-
tary of the navy, was called upon to-
day in message by Congressman
Isaac Siegel, New York. to make
a thorough investigation Of the in
dignity alleged yesterday by Sena-
tor Sutherland to have been effected
against Kaplan, a member Of the
graduating class of the naval
academy.
The Slight was in the perforation
Of the inner margin Of the page in
the academy's year book, the "lucky
bag" which contained Kaplan's
photograph and short sketch, and
the commission Of his name from the
page index. Senator Sutherland,
who said Kaplan was of Jewish ex-
traction, attributed the indignity to
xacial and religious prejudice.
"Overcame Difficulties"
Mr.. Siegel's telegram said Kaplan
had been encouraged by him during
his time at the academy where he
had "overcame serious difficulties.
Il am Of the opinion that he came
out first in his examination" he
wrote. mo finer specimen Of
American manhood and gentleman
has ever been at the academy. I
look to you to take exemplary
action"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Kaiser's Book Not Worth
Price Paid, Saws Cirard

London, June Accommodating
on the purchase of Former Kaiser
Wilheim's book for $25O,O00, James
w. Gerard, America'a war ambassa-
dor to Germany, expressed doubts
that the volume would prove worth
that amount of money.
The book should have been pub
lishtd couple of years ago when Inc
terest in the world war and Germany
was the hottest" explained Nr.
Gerald
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Lost Treasure Chest
Located in River Wye

Penetanguishene. Ontario, June
lA-A treasure chest lost in the nv
er Wye by Jesuit missionaries 10
Huronia nearly three centuries ago
has been located, the authorities be-
lieve, and divers were working to
bring the ancient box to the sur
face. The chest lies in the mud, be-
meath 20 feet of water near the
mouth OF the Wye. =.
Magnetic diving rods indicate il
is heavily laden with gold.
Records of the Society Of Jesus
show that one of seven chests
brought into New France IN 1850
and laboriously carried to Fort
Sainte Marie BY canoe was lost near
the mouth Of the Wye. Il contained
solid gold vestments, the gift Of the
court OF France, and quantity Of
gold coin to pay the troops which
accompanied the mission.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Harding to Accept Memorial
to Francis Scott Key for u. S.

Baltimore, Nd, June IA monu-
ment, erected by congress and dedi-
Gated to the memory of Francis Scott
Key, author Of THE Star Spangled
Banner" was to, be unveiled today
near the spot in historic Fort Nc
Henry over which Aoated the Stars
and Stripes, immortalized in the ma
tional anthem.
The nations tribute to the author
made the scene the mecca OF the
ceremonies long before the hour
fixed for the arrival of President Har-
ding, who was to accept the memorial
for the country.
Motoring from Washington, the
presidential party was to Be met At
the city line by Mayor William F.
Broening and members of the recep-
ton committee.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Spanked for Teasing Baby
Schoolboy, IA, Kills Self

Emporia, Kan, June; l4.-Because
his mother had spanked him for
teasing his baby sister, Herbert
Johnson, IA. schoolboy, hanged him
self in barn. The boys father,
George A. Johnson, found the body
when he came home from work at
noon.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Hearst to Return Home
With Body Of His Friend

London. June 1.-THE body Of
Guy Basham, the Los Angeles pub
Usher who died suddenly in London
last week, is being sent to the
United States on the liner Olympic,
which saiIed from Southampton.
William R. Hearst, n whose party
1r. B1rhsm came to Europe, IS cur
tailine his continental tour in con-
seQuence of the death Of his friend
. anl vill embark On the O1ympit
Awhea the liner calls at Cherhoure.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Gasoline Reserve Supply
Now Highest in History

Washington, June 1.-THE ma
tons gasoline reserve continues to
mount to new heights, the bureau
Of mines said in making public fig
ures showing that on May l the
stocks on hand amounted to 8o2.-
267,7 7,763 gallons, an increase of 49,
100000 gallons over the previous
high record mark OF April /.
The seasonable decline in the
gasoline stock curve, occurring gen.
orally during April or May" the
bureau. said, shas not yet started as
is evidenced BY the sharp increase
in reserves
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Prompt Action on Strike
Vote Of Railroads Sho,sr

Chicago, June IA steady flow
OF ballots into the headquarters Of
the six railway shoperafts unions in
dicated prompt action" by the men
on the question Of striking over re-
duced wages, due July l. and other
questions. union officials said.
The pink, blue and white slips
were mailed last Saturday night and
it was thought they would reach the
farthest points today. All ballots are
to be in Chicago by June Is, when
the crafts general committee Of 80
will be assembled to count the vote
and issue any orders that may re.
suit from the mems expression.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Ncof Found. Guilty
Of Cells Murder

Valentine, Neb., June l4.-(Special
Telegram. George Ncoff was found
guilty of killing Frank Cells by a
jury after three hours deliberation.
Life sentence was recommended.
Cells body was found in shallow
grave after a poker party on April
80. A report in court is to the effect
that Ncoff has confessed. Ncof was
arrested At Cedar Rapids, Ia, after
i long chase.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Sale Of Liquor
on u. S. Boats
Starts Big Row
Democrats Plan to Embarrass
Ship. Subsidy Measure
With Amendments to
Stop Sales.

Washington, June l4.-Sale o.
liquor on shipping board vessels al
sea will be continued, Chairman
Lasker reiterated tonight, Until sep,
arate decision has been given hold
ing such practice illegal under the
prohibition laws or until he "has beer
convinced of its illegality." +.
Mr.. Lasker maintained throughout
the day the position taken by him IN
his letter to Adolphus Busch Ill
vice president Anheuscr Busch
Brewing company, ST.. Louis, despite
indication that it would be made the
subject Of attack in congress and BY
dry organizations.
Officials Of the Department Of Jus.
tice refused to comment on the sit.
uation, but in some quarters attcn.
ton was called to an opinion which
was written by former Acting At.
torney General Frierson in 1920. Mr.
Frierson held that the national pro.
hibition act was effective upon ships
flying the American flag whereve,
they might be.
According to high department Of.
ficials, a decision Of any attorney
general remains the official interpre.
tation Of a law until it has been re.
vokcd by court decision or super.
seded by ruling.
Board Attorney Rules.
Mr.. Lasker's stand as to liquor
sales on board American vessels wa:
taken, he informed Mr.. Busch, or
the authority of an opinion given BY
General Counsel Schlesinger OF ths
shipping board.
The chairman conferred today witt
Attorney General Daugherty ant
while there gave him copies Of ths
correspondence with the St. Loui.
brewer. The problem Of liquor sale.
at sea was not the primary purpose
OF the conference, Mr.. Lasker indi
Gated, but il was brought up Incl
dentally. Refusing to- discuss hi.
talk with Mr.. Daugherty. Chairman
Lasker declared he would not asl
the department for new opinion
being entirely satisfied with tha
given by Mr.. >Schlesinger. He add
ed that he would not answer furthel
letters on the subject Of liquor sell
ing:
While there was no indication to
night that there would be any NOV,
by an executive department in tn,
matter at the capitol the Busch-Las
ker correspondence provoked consid
tTufn to Page Five, Column SKI
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
"Miserahle Trick

Washington, June l4.-Character-
izing the treatment Of Leonard Kap-
Ian of West Virginia, member OF
this years graduating class at the
naval academy, in the class year book
"a low down, miserable trick" Rear
Admiral Wilson, superintendent Of
the academy announced here today
that he had withdrawn letter Of
commentator which he had ad-
dressed to J.. L. Olmstead, editor Of
the year book.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Cyclone Wrecks
Houses in Western
Part Of Nebraska
Wind and Rain Strike in
Vicinity Of Henry
Farm Homes Are
Demolished.

Scottsbluff, Neb., June l4.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. IA cyclone struck
and demolished four farm houses
north Of Henry, village near the
Wyoming Nebraska state line, SO
miles west Of this city, this after
noon. No one was injured. Ac-
cording to early reports, a heavy
wind accompanied by dashing show
ers Of rain was felt all over the
county. The cyclone, after striking
a half mile west of Henry, veered to
the northeast, cutting down the
houses in its path.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Fire in Texas Oil Town.

Fort Worth. Tex, June l4-Fire,
starting late last night, destroyed
more than half the business district
Of Oil City, Tex, causing damage
estimated at $l50,0N before il was
brought under control early this
morning, according to reports reach-
ing here
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Fares Are Reduced on
Chicago Surface Lines

Chicago, June 4.-A 7-cent cash
fare with three tickets for 20 cents
went into effect on the Chicago sur
face lines at midnight tonight. The
reduction from the present Scent
fare had been ordered some time ago
by the United States district court.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Condition Serious.

Washington, June 14.-A message
from Riga which reached Washing
ton today said the illness of Lenine,
head of the Russia soviet govern
ment, was serious, but nothing in
the cablegram indicated whether his
condition was as critical as reported
within the last few days. The mes
sage, dated yesterday, warned that re-
ports that the Russian premier's mind
was deranged as result of his ply
sical condition had been taken with
reservations.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Des Moines Man
Given Honor by
Shrine Council
Office Leading to Imperial
Potentate Goes to Earl
Mills - Washington
Gets Convention.

San Francisco, June l4.-Washing-
to, D. c., was chosen by the I'm.
perial council of the Order Of the
Mystic Shrine for its next meeting
place. The council also reelected
two trustees for the Shriners hos
pitals for crippled children. They
were w. Freeland Kendrick of Phil
adelphia and DR.. Oscar M. Land
strum of Helena, Mont.
{, A human river OF color. even more
barbaFically gay under the glow Of
electricity than BY daylight, flowed
through the streets Of San Franei1cQ
tonight, the Shriners' welcome To- the
election of James S. McCandlcss of
Honolulu as imperial potentate of
the order,
Scores Of bands and Arab patrols.
dressed in. the bright-hucd oriental
garb that has become the most IA
nliliar part Of downtown, San Fran
cisco scenery the last few days,
briskly marched their way through
banked masses Of spectators to the
strains Of highly American music.s
Duplicate First Parade.
The procession was virtual du-
plicatc Of the opening parade yes
terday, but the clearest Of California
skies overhead and the baImiest of
June air made all yesterdays jokes
/ about heavy inists' and unusually
damp fog merely a stale recollec-
ton.
Most of the bands and patrols
were out Of town today, while the
imperial council went through part Of
its business, electing imperial officers
and hearing committee reports.
There was only one contest. three
men being in the race for grand
outerguard, the lowest ring Of the
ladder that leads to the rank Of inn
perial potentate. Earl Mills Of Ia
Ga-Zig temple of Des Moines, won
the honor over John Fouche Of Al
han1bra temple, Chattanooga, Tenn,
and E. ]. Scoonover. OF Murat tenn
pie, indianapolis. Mills was chosen
on the first ballot and the election
then was made unanimous.
Officers Elevated.
Conrad v. Dykeman of Kismet
temple, Brooklyn, N. Y, succeeded
McCandless as imperial deputy POI
tentate. The two officers who have
handled the business administration
of the shrine for many years were
reelected. They were William S.
Brown Of Syria temple, Pittsburgh,
Pa, and Benjamin w. Rowell,
Alepro temple. Boston, imperial
treasurer and imperial recorder, re-
spectively.
Other imperial officers were ad-
| vanced one grade.
The report OF. the board of trustees
of the Shriners hospital for crippled
children occupied most Of the rest
of the day. Tomorrow applications
for new temples will be considered.
Many imperial representatives said
that probably only few, if any,
Of the nine cities applying, would re-
eeive charters.
! Guests Of oakland.
Right behind patrol aud band OF
Islam temple, the host this year.
came Aloha patrol, fellew mobiles of
the new imperial potentate. carrying
spears whose heads were illuminated
by electricity. Fireworks spread
| cr,ior IN n the skv and hn,.;oo a;r.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
Meetings Of Masked Men
Prohibited in Los Anselea

Los Angeles, June 1.-THE Los
Angeles city council adopted an or,
dinance forbidding public gather.
ings OF masked persons. The ora.
dinanee was introduced following
disclosures Of alleged activities OF the,
Ku Klux KllA
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1922-06-15
TheWeatt,er

Forecast.
Thursday fair and continued warm.
Hourly Temperatures.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-24

the kiln of interest. A greater degree
Of heat is required in the operation Of
these kilns than in most any other In
dustrial process.
"LiISe Looking at SUM-"
Where the materials enter the kiln
the temperature issapprOximately 1000
degrees Fahrenheit. By the time the
powdered material has completed its
three-hOur journey through the 125
feet or more of brick-lined furnace" :"
the heat has reached anywhere from
$500 to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The workman watching through his
peephOle in the end of the kiln must
wear smoked glasses. It is like look
ing at the sun. In large plant a dOz-
en- or more Of these kilns roar and re-
vOlve side by side in one great room.
Estimating a single kiln's output at 25
barrels an hour, it would mean that
nearly 5000 pounds Of pulverized coal
had been blown into it to provide the
tremendous heat necessary. 1t requires
200 pounds Of this specially prepared
coal to manufacture a single barTGaef
cement weighing 376 pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-24

TREMENDOUS forward strides in
= American industry have developed
in each branch some particular spec
tacular phase that illustrates graph.
lcally this development.
In steel manufacture it is the Oper-
alton Of the open hearth and blast
furnace. In the manufacture of glass
1t is the glass blower who holds the
interest. Shipbuilding finds it's focal
point in the launching of some ocean
greyhound. In the manufacture of
portland cement it is the super-heating
Of finely ground material in gigantic
kilns.
kilns Tall as Twenty-story Building.
The accompanying illustration shows
one end of a kiln used in modern ce-
ment plants. In many cases its weight
will exceed 275,OOO pounds, empty. The
foundations that support it are heavy
enough to hold a ten-stOry building.
One of the largest kilns, if set on end,
would be as tall as a twenty-stOry Of
fee building and a touring car could
run through it with room to spare.
Not only in massive proportions is
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-24
ROXANA

The third quarterly conference was
held in Sound Church Saturday even
ing. DR.. Vaughn S. Collins in charge.
Willis Lewis was taken to the Bee
be Hospital at Lewes on Sunday even
ing for an operation for appendicitis.
Orlando Mcclellan is home to spend
the winter with his wife here.
Many took advantage of the ex-
cursion to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Mrs. o. w. Wilgus spent a part of
the week in Philadelphia.
DR.. and Mrs. Vaughn S. Collins of
Salisbury, spent the weekend with
Rev. ]. T. Graham and family.
Mrs. Mollie Melvin of Chincoteague
has been visiting Mrs. Ollie Lynch the
past week.
Ebe Goodwin is spending some time
with his relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Cove Bennett and children,
Hilda and Howard, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Richards in
Camden, N. J.