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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Many Protest
Curtailment of
Train Service
Residents on Columbus and
Kearncy U. p. Branches
Appear at Hearings Be.
fore Rail Commission.

\ I
Howard Berger, assist9ntl lmanage er
OF the traffic bureau of ts1 Omaha
Chamber of Commerce, returned
yesterday from Columbus and Kear-
ney, where he attended hearings be-
fore the state railway commission
relative to withdrawal of train SER
vice on the Union Pacific railroad at
these towns.
According to Mr.. Bergen, more
than 800 persons living along the
railroad were present at the two
hearings and entered vigorous pro-
test against any curtailment OF
service.
The first hearing, held at Colum-
bus, involved the question of taking
off a motor car on the Spaulding
branch and a passenger train on the
Albion branch between Genoa aud
Albion and substituting motor for
the latter. Protestants to the re-
moval of the trains offered evidence
tending to show the service was alb
solutely necessary and that there was
enough traffic to justify it.
Claim Retrenchment Necessary.
Rail officials declared trains were
not making expenses and retrench-
ment is necessary. They said great
use of automobiles in the vicinity
had made inroads on their traffic.
Some of the trains in question have
been operating for 80 years.
The Albion protestants said it
took years to obtain train service to
Omaha and return, and they were
10th to lose it now. @
At Kearney, Friday, similar evil
dence was submitted by residents
and rail officials. The hearing there
involved the proposed removal of a
motor from Kearney to Stapleton
and return. The railroad wanted to
substitute steam train and rear
range the schedule, having the train
start from Stapleton instead Of
Kearney. o.
Given More Time.
Railroad officials were given addi-
tional time to file further evidence.
There will be no decision on the
question for some time, according to
Mr.. Bergen.
"The Chamber of Commerce and
the traffic men know that the rail-
roads are having serious problems
with their branch lines" Mr.. Ber-
gen said. Railroads, in many in
stances, are not making enough to
justify continuation of some service.
They do not want tc operate at loss
and people living along the line do
not want to lose the service"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
NeuFeature
forSports
Section

Frank L 90 m IS, jr.,
worlds champion hurd-
ler, is the latest recruit
to the corps of special
writer's for The Bees
Sunday sports section.
He will present a series
of feature articles of
especial interest to track
athletes and followers of
track and field sports.
Loomis has engaged
to answer all queries
from Bee readers on
methods Of training and
past performances of
track athletes.
Turn to the fir S t
Loomis article in the
sports section today.
Other articles will ap-
pear each Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
u. S. Waiting French
Stand on Conference

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Amer
lean government is awaiting receipt
of further details of the attitude OF
France toward the proposed eco
nomic conference at Genoa before
replying to Italy's invitations for
American participation, it was
learned on high authority.
Word has been received that a
statement of the French official at
titude was being transmitted from
Paris, it was said and it was indi-
Gated that no reply to Italy's invita-
ton would be made until the situ-
alton i'll France lad been reviewed.
The communication was expected
to supplement advices from Paris re-
ceived yesterday, which stated that
Premier Poincare had suggested a
postponement of the Genoa confer
ence for three months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Miners to
Fight Pay
Reduction
Simultaneous Walkout of
Hard and Soft Coal Work
crs Menaces United
States.
Agreements End Mar. 81
BY II. ID. GARRISON.

Indianapolis. Feb. 1.-THE mos,
gigantic strike OF coal miners in the
history OF the United States loomed
as strong possibility as the mine
workers began digging in for a
last ditch fight against wage redue-
tions.
For the first time in the annals OF
the American coal industry II ap-
pcared likely that miners OF the
bituminous and anthracite fields
would lay down thsir tools in con-
cert
Wage agreements IN both the hard
and soft coal districts expire for the
first time on the same date, March
81. Operators all along the line
have announced their intention CT
cutting wages.
Miners throughout the country
not only are standing pat for retcn-
ton OF what they have, but arc de-
manding increases.
Unless one side or the other re-
cedcs, or unless the federal govern
ment intervencs. ii is admitted, a
strike OF the United Mine Workers
most powerful single union IN
America inevitable.
Concerted Action Big Factor.
Half a million miners, 100000 oil
them in the bituminous and the re-
maindcr in the hard coal fields, are
affected by the crucial emergency. j,
"Thc question of united action oi
the anthracite and bituninous oper-
ators is too important for spccula-
ton said one international Official
OF the United Mine Workers, and
vet in the same breath he said that
a concerted movement is not im--
probable. =,
From a man who unquestionably
is as we'll acquainted with labor con-
ditions in the coal industry as any
other living, this terse statement
came.
at is a forcgonc conclusion that
the United Mine Workers OF Amer
ica will resist any wage reductions
either in the anthracite or bituini-
nous industry after April J.
III existing contracts are not re-
newed through Joint negotiations
cessation OF operations will OF course
cnsuc after that date
Government May Act.
Possibility of government inter-
ycntion was seen following the APP
peal of district officers of the Penn
sylvania miners 10 President Hard
ing, members Of ,congress and ad-
ministration leaders, asking: rs the
government helpless to evolve any
plan for meeting the crucial
emergency of the miners?' and de-
manding formal executive gov
crnmental investigation into labor
conditions in the coal fields OF the
country.
Thus far there has not been the
slightest indication that the miners
will yield single inch in their de-
mand for an American standard of
living" Neither do the operators
show indications of yielding.
That the stage is all set for a
strike in the bitunlinous fields is the
declaration of Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover and his frank pre-
diction of a walkout is echoed in
other high quarters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Kenyon Plans to
Stay Till March |
Prefers to Remain in Senate
Till Labor Legislation He
Sponsors Is Disposed OF.

Washington, Feb. ll.-(Special
Telegram )-Senator w. S. Kenyon
of Iowa, who was recently nomi-
mated and confirmed as judge Of the
circuit court of appeals, said today
that he would i'll all probability leave
the senate about March |. He de-
sired, before quitting the upper
branch of congress, to get some la
Dor legislation through the senate,
particularly his bill ito prepare for
cyclical periods of depression in em-
ployment by systems of public
works."
Senator John Sharp Williams of
Mississippi, in congratulating Sem
ator Kenyon on his elevation to the
bench, which has been his lifelong
ambition, said he also deserved con-
gratulations on leaving "95 talking
machines behind"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Yap Controversy Ends; ts,
Pact Formally Signed

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE long
controversy between the United
States and Japan relating to the Pa
cihc island of Yap-the subject of
many notes and other diplomatic ex-
changes-was formally. and finally
ended today with the signature of a
treaty by representatives of the two
countries. The treaty, which defines
the rights cf the United States in
Yap and other islands. inundated to
Japan under the treaty of Versailles,
was signed at 2:30 o'clock by Secre-
tary Hughes for the United States
and Baron Kijuro Shidehara for
Japan in the office Of the former at
the State department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Highlanders Oppose
Executive Changes

Lincoln, Neb,, Feb. 1l.-(Special.)
A mass meeting of $50 members
OF the Royal Highlanders drew up
resolutions condemning the execu-
tive castle and the chief officers of
the organization.
The local Highlanders were not in
favor Of number of changes made
at the last special session of the
national organization, chiefly because
Of its failure to clothe the society
with the representative form of gov
crnment as required by laws Of the
state of Nebraska" The body
pledged its support to the advisory
committee in charge of litigation
against the executive castle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Edison Still Good for Is
Years Service to Humanity
Electrical Wizard, Talking to
Reporters on 18th Birthday,
Says lie Never Will
Retire.

West Orange. Feb. li.-Ihomas
A. Edison, inventor and electrical
wizard. has just Is years more OF
service for humanity IN him.
This was perhaps the most impor-
tant statement he made in his annual
interview with newspapermen today
on his 18th birthday.
Smiliugly facing a little army OF
reporters and photographers who
waylaid him on his way TO his
laboratory, he answered questions
on every subject the reporters could
think Of
II hope you will have several
more birthdays" said ono reporter.
~ shall have Is more" he said,
but he did not elaborate on the proc
ess by which he reached this con-
elusion.
A moment before he had an
swered a question as TO when he in
tended TO retire, with never
Asked what he was working on, Mr..
Edison said he had several red hot
irons in the fire." but that he was
not ready TO talk about them.
Roosevelt Greatest Man.
The inventor placed Theodore
Roosevelt at the head OF list OF
great men he had me,-although he
said he had met the former presi-
dent but once.
II liked Teddy" he said warm
ly. He picked Sarah Bernhardt as
"thc greatest woman declaring she
was still full of pepper"
He thought his friend, Henry Ford,
would make poor president, as
that was mot in his line" but de-
clared he would vote twice for Ford
tTurn 10 PnEe Two. Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Thieves Steal Fountain
Pens and Gold Pencils

O'Neill, Neb., Feb. ll.-(Special.)
Three hundred dollars worth of
fountain pens and gold pencils were
taken from the drug store Of c. E.
Stout, this city, by thieves who
broke in a rear window. A quantity
of small change also was taken from
TIE cash register. Police of other
places have been notified to look out
for the loot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Valuation Plan Subject
OF White House Conference

Washington, Feb. 1l.-Tariff val
uations plans were the subject of
another White House conference to-
day, attended by Chairman McCum-
Der and Senator Smoot of the senate
hnance committee, Chairman Ford
ney and Representative Longworth
OF the house ways and means COM
mittee, and Secretary Weeks. After
their visit to the president, the sem
ate and house members said the val
uation situation was unchanged.
1t was understood that Secretary
Weeks had some suggestions as to
the basic principle of the proposed
permanent tariff measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
McCinty Gets To-Day Jail
Term for Court Contempi

Frank McGinty was sentenced TO
10 days in Jail by District Judge
Sears Friday for contempt of court
because he entered his home, 2524
Dodge street, after he had been
ordered by the court TO stay away
following the filing of a suit for
divorce by his wife, Ida. She says
he has property worth S500,000
McGinty said he entered the house
merely to get some of his
things. His wife said he threatened
to put her in Forest Lawn ceme-
terry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Baby Accidentally
Kills Self With Gun

Broken Bow, Neb., Feb. 1l.-(Spe-
cial)-While his parents were work
ing about the house, the 4-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Curtis OF
Eddyvillc dragged .22-caliber rife
from low shelf. As he pulled the
weapon toward him, barrel first, the
hammer came in contact with cor
ner of the shelf and discharged the
gun. the bullet entering the boy s
chest and taking a downward course
through the stomach. The child died
few hours later at Kearney hos
nital
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
WHERE TO FIND
The Big Features of
THE SUNDAY BEE

PART ONE.
New Scientist Church Page 4.
City Hallites Concert Jingle on Smile
Angel Page 5.
PART TWO.
Society and News for Women
Pages 1 to 4.
Shopping With Polly Page 4.
Sailing Wintry Seas to Sunshine and
jazz" by Henrietta M. Rees-
Page s.
"Flesh Of My I7esh," Blue Ribbon
Short Story. by Barker Shelton
Page 8.
ss1oo, 900 Reward" Serial by Henry
G. Rowland Page Z.
Editorial Comment Page 8.
Amusements- Pages ., 10 and IL.
Jack and JilP'- Page Q.
Music News Page IL.
'sThe Married Life Of Helen and War
rem Page III.
For the Children Page IL.
PART THREE.
Sports News and Features
Pages l. 2 and 5.
Nebraska and Iowa Farm News
Page 5.
Want Ads . Pages 8 and :.
Markets and Finsncial- Page ..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Await Word From Townley

Lincoln, Feb. t11.-{Special Tele-
gram )-Nonpartisan league head
quarters was awaiting word tonight
from A. c. Townley, father of the
league, as TO whether he would be
present at the annual meeting of the
Nebraska league in Lincoln Febru-
ary %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
l7O Equity Gases Pending.

Broken Bow, Neb., Feb. IL
Especial Judge B. O. Hostetler
will open district court in Broken
Bow next Tuesday. Besides seven
applications for naturalization, there
are about 10 equity cases pend
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Rickard Held for Grand Jury

New York, Feb. 11.-Tex Rickard,
sports promoter, today was held in
$4,000 bail for the action OF the
garnd jury by Magistrates court on
charge of assault preferred by Is
year-old Alice Ruck, and ohildren's
society.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Man Obeys Strange Voice
in Dream and Kills Father

Fl. Madison, Ia, Feb. 1l.-De-
claring he had been commanded by
strange voices in dream to kill his
father, Clark Huff, 26, arose during
the night and shot to death his
father, John Huff, 62, as the latter
lay asleep. The victim was the
father of IS children. The slayer
was adjudged insane yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Man Wounded by Shell.

Broken Bow, Neb., Feb. H.
Especial. Elmer Nelson of Ansley
was badly wounded in the hand by
an exploding shell. He was making
an experiment trying to force the
she'll into gas pipe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Brothers Appointed TO
West Point and Annapolis

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. l1.-(Special.l J
Jack and Edgar Fisher. sons OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ed c. Fisher OF this
city, have received appointments to
Annapolis and West Point, 'respec-
lively. Their father served overseas
with American troops as lieuten-
ant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
8 Below at St. Paul

St. Paul, MINI. Feb. 1l.--A drop
OF AZ degrees in 20 hours was report
ed by the weather bureau here today,
with the thermometer registering 8
degrees below zero.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
Protest Reducing Trains.

Broken Bow. Neb.. Feb. ll.-(Spe-
cial. IA public meeting of citizens
was held at Arnold 10 protest reduo-
tion OF service on the Uuion Pacific.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-02-12
The Weather

Forecast.
Probably snow and warmer Sum
day.
Hourly Tenperatures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
MYSTERIOUS. SHOOTING
NEAR SALEM, N. III,
Four Men Claim They Were Assaulted
BY Party Of Motorists
Last Night.

Lawrence, Mass, July ls.-Four men
of this city reported to the police to-
day that they had been beaten and
shot at by party Of motorists whom
they had offered to help near Hamp-
shire roads, near Salem, N. H. Three
of the men, who exhibited several cuts
and bruises, gave their names as George
O'Brien, John j. Purcell and Amherst
Mccartney. The fourth said he was a
chauffeur named Young.
The men said that when they offered
their assistance TO the four men and
two women who were occupying the
machine, they were told to "mind their
business and that several shots were
fired at them. The automobile then
started in the direction of Salem, they
said but soon returned. Finding the
Lawrence motorists still in the vicin-
ity, the police were told that the men
badly battered them and after firing
several more shots departed on the
Salem road
Men who gave their names as Thorn
as Mcguire and Thomas McMann of
this city were later treated for bullet
wounds at hospital here. The police
began an inquiry to determine whether
the patients had been involved in the
reported shooting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
MONTPELIER

The drivers Of automobiles will h
pleased 10 learn that portion Of the
new concrete road in Montpelier he.
been opened for traffic. II Is chat part
Of State street which was first con.
structed this season, namely. from ths
Central Vermont station 20 Western
avenue. The remainder Of the con.
crete on that side Of the street will
not be ready for traffic for a few days
vet. but what has been opened "a
traffic viii add greatly TO the comfor;
Of those who use the street. The other
side Of the street viii not be repaired
until about the first Of the coming
month owing to work that i in prog
dess on Berlin street which Is Of a
sirrilar nature.
Miss G. B. Farnam Of Norwich ard
Miss A. G Kirkpatrick of New York
CITY we're visitors IN the city on Mon
dsy
Ths case If Parnienfer ~. Farra- IN
Montpelier CITY court has been settled
and aiscartiauci.
J. ?. Hale of Wells River uas in the
citv on husines> Yesterday.
Mr.. Frrd =. Whitney II Northfeii
uss = visitor in tas citv on M0ulag.
Jo1er Sherman r Nsuliau - Dns-
lia-tcr vss in tae city o. h.lsinsss
yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
And Public at Cliftonv'ille
wv. Va, Is In Highly
Nervous State.
CAMP OF STRIKERS
WAS BROKEN UP
Four Men are Known to
Have Been Killed in
Encounter.

Wellsburg, W. Va, July Is, Forty
five men are in custody here and al
Wheeling as consequence Of the bat.
tie at the Clifton mine of the Riehland
Coal company at Cliftonville. early
yesterday, in which at least four per-
sons were killed. Acting. on orders
from Sheriff Thomas Duyal of Brooke
county, whose father, Sheriff II. r.
Dunal was killed in the battle.
Deputy Sheriff George i. CardWell late
last night broke up aud dispersed the
tent colony Of striking mipcrs nsar the
scene Of the fight
State police of West Virginia and
Pennsylvania patrollcd their respee-
tive sides Of the border, The attackers
| nthc mine ficht we're said 70 have
crossed into West Virginia FROM the
border state.
Guards stationed on a hill above The
Clifton mine dashed into Cliftenyille
early to-day TO report an impending
attack. Constabnlary rushed 10 the
mine and found all quiet. 4 terrific
rainstorm may have scattered the
crowd There were other false alarms
during the night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
PENNSYLVANIA ROAD IN
SEPARATE AGREEMENT
Wage Agreement is Made With Rep
resentatives of Shop

Philadelphia, July ls.--The Pcnnsyl-
vania railroad announced to-day that a
wage agreement has been negotiated
between representatives Of the shop
men still employed by the company
and representatives of the manage
ment, affecting more than 10000 men.
The company had previously an
nounced wage agreements with repre-
sentatiyes of maintenance of way en-
ployes, signal department men and
clerks and miscellaneous forces, af-
fecting. including the shopmen, l40,-
600 men on the system. The new rates
of pay in each case are effective as OF
July Is instead of July J, as pre-.
viously announced.
~The new schedule Of wages differs
IN some respects from the rates es-
sablished by the labor board for 9TH
er railroads." the announcement sad,
''but the difference is in favor of the
Pennsylvania employees. For the most
part, me Pennsylvania system retes
are graded in accordance with skill and
experience required and the prevailing
rates are generally higher than those
established for other railroads
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
BURLINCTO WOMAN
KILLED BY TRUCK
Miss Mary wardlow Died Few
Hours After Receiving
Injury.

Burlington, July ls.--Miss Mary
Wardlow Of III St. Paul street was
fatally injured when struck by the
Ford delivery truck of the Isham
Hardware company near the intersec-
tion of Pearl street and Union street
yesterday morning. Miss Wardlow
was proceeding up Pearl street on the
south side and when about SO feet be-
low Union street stepped into the road
to cross to the other side. The truck,
driven by Wells Isham, was coming
down the street on the north side. Mr..
Isham says he did not see the woman
until the fender Of his car struck her.
He was going slowly and, stopped i'm
mediately.
After DR.. B. D. Adams had been
called and rendered first aid, Mr..
Isham rushed the unconscious victim
of the accident to the Mary Fletcher
hospital. 1t was found that she had
suffered deep scalp wound, and up
until the early afternoon hopes We're
held for her ultimate recovery. When
struck by the car, Miss Wardlow was
carrying kitten in a basket. The
kitten escaped uninjured.
Miss Wardlow is survived by one
sister, Miss Susan Wardlow Of St.
Paul street. She was communicate
of st. Paul's church and was member
of lAntonia Rebekah lodge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
FIXING RESPONSIBILITY
FOR CHICOPEE FLOOD
Organized Relief Work Starts to Aid
Those Who Suffered From
Inundation.

Chicopee, Mass, July lS---With the
work of cleaning up the fiood-stricken
district of Williamsnsett well under
way, chief interest turned to-day to
the task of fixing responsibility for the
conditions that allowed the bursting
of the dams at Langwalds and Rob-
erts's early yesterday, realeasing mil
lions of gallons of water on the sleep
iAg village, with property loss esti-
mated at half million dollars.
Organized relief agencies; including
Chicopee municipal departments and
the Red Cross, are continuing the work
begun yesterday.
Mayor NJ. Grise said he would leave
the task of tracing theb lame, if any
exists, for the conditions at the dam,
wholly in the hands of the city
solicitor. J. Hafey.
In addition TO an attachment for
$4,000 filed yesterday against the ID.
Langwald company, supposed owners
of Langwald's pond and dam, by the
Holyoke Ice company, owners of Rob
ert's pond. actions for damages were
filed to-day for $4,000 in each case,
by the c. +. Church manufacturing
company for damage TO its plant
against the Langwald company and al
so against the Holyoke Ice company,
while Rosetta C. Griffin filed attach
ments against the Lanwald company.
the Holyoke Ice company and George
Roberts said to be former owner of.
Roberts pond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-07-18
SIX CONTESTANTS.
For Republican Nomination for Ne
braska Senatorship.

Omaha, Neb., July ls.-Principal
interest in the Nebraska primaries To-
day centered in the race for the United
States senatorial nomination on the
Republican ticket, in which r. b.
Howell of Omaha, Republican nation
al committeeman, made his campaign
as "a forward looking Republican"
Albert w. Jefferis of Omaha, present
congressman; c. IL Gustafson, head OF
the United States Grain Growers, Inc. T;
John o. Yeiser of Omaha Attorney
General Clarence NJ. Davis, and Frank
John of Grand Island, also were con-
testants.
In the Democratic primary Senator
G. NJ Hitchcock, Anthony T. Monahsn
of Omaha and J. O. Shroyer Of Hum
boldt were candidates for the senate
rial nomination
Progessives were to choose between
A. ii. Bigelow, Omaha attorney, and
Arthur G. Wray Of York. prominent in
the party In 1919, as their choice for
the Senate nomination.
All three parties have candidates for
governor and state Offices The
Prohibitionists have woman can
didate for Congress in the first dis
trict, Mrs. z. Luells Barton Of Lincoln,
who was nominated without opposi-
tion.