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Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
New York Report
Condemns Plan
for Waterway
Commission Appointed b,
Governor Holds Power
Available Belongs to
State and Provinces.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 25.-The COM
mission appointed by Governor Mil
Ter to oppose the Great Lakes-St.
Lawrence river waterway project
filed with the legislature today its
second report.
In its memorandum the commis-
sion opposes the St. Lawrence pro-
ject on the grounds that:
4 New York state will not volun-
tarily surrender its vested right in
the water power along the ST. Law
renee.
Whatever water power is avail
able belongs to the state OF New
York and the provinces Of Quebec
and Ontario and that neither the Do
minion of Canada nor the United
States government can lawfully ap-
propriate them without compensa-
ton to the owners.
In order to produce 100000
horsepower and 25-foot channel
the United States and Canadian gov
ernnlents will have to spend more
than $488,000,000; for 30-foot chan
mel with the same amount OF horse
power developed, the cost will ex-
ceed $506,0O0,000.
Operation of the waterway will Be
hampered by ice and food condi-
tions.
1t is unwise for the two govern
nents to tie up their natural re-
sources in such a project.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Tailored Uniforms
for Priuates Latest
Bait to Get Recruits

New York, Jan. 25.-Near pink
breeches for commanding officers,
tailored uniforms for buck privates
and new model service caps designed
from a more jaunty fashion plate are
changes in United States army dress
regulations announcement at Cover
nor's Island, as bait for recruits.
! he new regulations provide a
S3O8 clothing allowance for each SOL
der who enlists for three years and
places the stamp of approval for the
first time upon the wearing of tailor
mades by enlisted men.
The gaudy breeches for officers
come in under a provision that
breeches may be of different
SHADE" from the regulation olive drab
blouse. Some ofthe samples, officers
say. are almost pink
The new regulations also permit
reserve officers to remove the letter
"R' which has followed the ~. s."
on their collars
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26

Sweden, who having abdieatcd the
throne in 1854. settled in Rome,
where she died in 1859.
The formal registration of the
death OF Benedict took place
in the Roman capitol when Mayor
Vali received Prince Aldobrandim,
commander ofthe noble guard, who
with Marquis Sacchetti, acted as wit
ncsses. The death record was en-
tered in specially prepared register,
lined in satin and engraved in silver.
An alignment of forces and
opinions. which arc likely TO clash
in the conclavc for the election OF
the new pope was discernble last
evening, although the opening ses-
sion is nine days distant. That the
question OF closer relations between
the Italian government and the vati-
can dominates the discussion is the
consensus OF opinion in religious
circles and the press.
That group led by Cardinal Merry
Del Val, it is reported, vii, have
more than a majority in tile con-
clave. The socalled peace party"
Of which Cardinal Maifi is head.
represents perhaps a little more
Turn to Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
IA Persons
AreTakenin
Liquor Net
Three Wome Included in
Bunch of Prise"
Nabbed at c. .e.l N,l ~
.a HN N",.. !"

big To's,,o'N' .. federal rum
sleuth. aide - Gus Hyers. state
sheriff. aud a party OF five deputies,
invaded the town OF Columbus al ;
Tuesday aud in five hours made ~
arrests, including three womca, Tor
iniraelions Of the 'dry" Law.
The party OF 2l, occupying most
OF one coach. was brought in -
Omaha at midnight. A patrol and
several taxis were necessary 10
transport them TO Mike Clarks
"hotcl.'
The raid was the biggest sensa-
ton at Columbus for many a week,
according to Carroll.
Given Big SendoH.
"The whole tow. was at the sta.
ton 10 see us off," he declared.
One of the women under arrest,
Mary Chriss Durkee. is the mother
OF two children, 7 and 9.
II want to go back 10 my chill
dren," she wept in the county jail
yesterday. Il know they are frantic
they have never been with
out me one night before in their
lives" she cried.
Federal agents gave her no time
to arrange for some one with whom
10 leave the childten while she and
her husband are in jail, she charges.
.If it was not for the promise OF
the sheriff at home to look after
them they would be LETT helpless and
alone" she said.
The other two women are Lillian
Wilson. who runs the Pacific hotel,
a 60-room hostelry, and Mrs. Kath'
crime Allison, who, with her hus-
band, Adolph Allison, own the U. Z.
cafe.
Men Under Arrest.
The men under arrest are Allison
Durkec, also given as lerky; Carl
Hirschenhan, Barney ]. Meek, Joe
Juda. Frank NJ. Powell, Mike c.
Skrupa, Carl Z. Harms and Carl
Buchanan, proprietors of soft drink
parlors, and Glenn NJ. Hansen and
Russell Nichols Of the Oxford
hotel.
Meek fell in the county Jail yes
terday and cut himself severely
about the head Jailers say he was
The party is to be arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner
Boehler, according to information
from u. S. Rohrer's Office.
Worked for Months.
1--WE have evidence to close the
five soft drink parlors.' said Robert
group chief of the prohi-
bition agents. "Wes worked on
these cases for months
Dick Fulton, Carl Schmidt, Oliver
Hedge, Milton Gates and Claude
Vogel were Hyers' men active in
the raid
Friends from Columbus, Neb.,
furnished $1,000 bonds each for
most of the party, including the
three women. An attorney from
Columbus arranged for the bonds
with United States Commissioner
E. C. Boehler late yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Borah Opposes
Plan to Adjust
Foreign Debts
Senator Says Attempt to Settle
Problem Is Futile While
Versailles Pact Remains
''Law of Europe.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Discussion
OF economic conditions in Europe
and an attack upon the constitution
ality of the measure marked senate
debate today on the allied debt re-
funding bill. Chairman McCumbcr
Of the finance committee told the
senate that he hoped to get final
vote tomorrow.
The situation in Europe was
brought up by Senator Borall, re-
publican, Idaho, who declared that
"the key TO the policy" there was
the economic destruction Of the Ger
man people. He declared that while
the treaty Of Versailles remains the
law Of Europe" it would be futile ior
the United States to seek satisfac-
tory adjustment of the foreign debt
and that any assistance this country
might seek to render European ma
tions would be Of little avail
If the treaty of Versailles were
revised and the allied nations re-
duced their armies even to reason.
able extent, he said, those nations
not only could meet the interest pay
ments due the United States, but
could retire part Of the principal of
the debt. Under present conditions,
he said, no man could say when the
debtor nations could begin to pay
interest.
A constitutional point against the
bill was raised by Senator Walsh,
democrat, Montana, who argued
congress was undertaking to trans
fer the treaty making power from
the president to the secretary Of the
treasury and a commission. He
quoted authorities to support his
argument that the agreements which
would be entered into between the
United States and the debtor nations
would be in fact treaties, and de-
clared under the constitution the ne.
gotiations could be conducted only
by. the president.
Senator McCumber and others dis.
puted this contention.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Cretna Farmer
Killed by Train
Son Seriously Injured When
Extra Freight Hits Their
Auto Near Springfield.

Papillion, Neb., Jan. 25.-(Speclal
Telegram = Edward Hickey, 50,
wealthy cattle feeder of Gretna, was
instantly killed and mis- son, Ralph.
2o, was seriously injured, when an
extra Missouri Pacific freight train
struck the automobile in which they
were riding at crossing FIVE miles
southwest of here. 1t is difficult to
see approaching trains at the cross
ing where the accident occurred.
The train was stopped and the in
jured man taken to Springfield,
where attending physicians feared
kalph's back was broken. He was
immediately taken to St. Catherine
i.osopitoal, Omaha.
The two men had attended hog
sale at Bellevue and were returning
in advance of three truck loads OF
hogs.
Besides his injured son and his
wife, Mr.. Hickey is survived by
three daughters, Elizabeth, Martha
and Mona, and two sons, George and
(I,fy
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
U.S.. Expectedto to
Refuse to Attend
Genoa III Meeting l[!:' ct: g
Action Would Force Europe
to Stand on Own Legs at
Conference, Delegates
State.
BY GRAFTON WILCOX.
Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Europe
will be made to realize that it must
stand on its ows legs if the United
States refuses to participate in the
economic conference at Genoa.
This opinion was expressed here
by spokesman of one of the Errc-
pean delegations to the Washington
conference, who added that the
foreign delegates are convinced that
the United States government is soon
to decline the invitation of the SUI
preme council to participate in the
Genoa conclave.
According to European leaders
here, the forthcoming declinatioa by
the United States will not cause the
calling off of the Genoa conference,
but they would not be surprised if it
is postponed until April.
American statesmen believe Euro
pean governments should adopt.
First. Reduction OF their exces-
sive military establishments, which
constitute the heaviest drain on ma
tlonal resources, prevent return 10
productive employment of millions of
men, and in TIE case of France and
Poland, particularly, precipitate
speculation which prevents political
stabilization.
Second. Balancing of material
budgets, 1evying of adequate taxes,
recognition of honest financial en-
gagements and abandoning practice
Of placing mere prospects on assets
side of national ledgers. y
Third. Stopping the issuance Of
fabulous amounts of paper money.
Fourth. Recognition that the eco
nomic recovery OF Europe is related
to economic rehabilitation Of Ger
many which involves a just and
speedy settlement Of the reparations
problem, uncertainty, concerning
which is contributing immensely 10
economic instability.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Over 100 Persons Spend
Second Night on Ferry

Mackinaw City, Mich, Jan. Is.
More than 100 passengers tonight
are spending their second night on a
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic
train, aboard the ferry Chief Waw-
atam, ice bound in the straits of
Mackinac, with prospects of remain
ing marooned for some time.
The vessel was caught yesterday
in attempting to negotiate the pas
sage from Mackinaw City to St.
Ignace, and while few Of the more
hardy OF the trains l30 passengers
elected to make the mile trip afoot
over the ice to return here, the ma
jority chose to stay aboard.
The stranded passengers are ex-
periencing no discomfort, according
to those who have come back. The
ferry carries provisions for week
or 10 days.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
to
Decide on
Appointees
Supreme Court Refuses To De.
eide ON Appointments Of
Governor to Fill Vacan.
cies in Legislature.
Senate Backs McKelvie

Lincoln. Jan. 2s.-(speeial Iele-
gram)-The lower house tonigh,
still faced decision on i,S legal righ,
20 seat two members appointed by
Governor Mekelvie TO I'LL vacancies.
Members argued two hours the
morning on the. problem and upo.
motion OF Williams OF Fillmore aH-
pointed a committee TO present facts
TO the supreme court and get lcga,
opinion from that tribunal. The court
declined this afternoon 10 give an
opinion. That forces the house TO
decide tomorrow.
Senate Seats AppointeeS
The senate, alter a short. Spirited
debate. voted, 10 to =. 10 seat the
Mckelvie appointees. The fight was
led by Senator Cooper OF Omaha,
minority member OF the judiciary
committee, which last night sub
rlitted a report 10 the effect Cover
nor MeKelvic had no authority 10
make such appointments.
Cooper, in his statement, urged
adverse artion on the report. claim.
ing that TO refuse TO seat appoiniees
would force approximately 10000
people living in the districts TO go
without representation.
at makes us guilty OF the same
cfense which caused our foreiathers
TO break loose from English domina-
ton, taxation without represents
tion," Cooper said.
Follow Neville Precedent.
Also, it was pointed out, the form
er democratic governor, Keith Ne
vile, made appointments under ex-
actly the same conditions.
Administration opponents charged
the law stated that the governor
could only make appointments wher
vacancies occurred during a legisla-
tive session. Governor McKelvie, IN
a statement issued defending his posi-
ton. said:
In making these appointments, |
followed we'll established precedent.
The fact is that the law relating to
this subject is insufficient in that j;
does not provide any means by when
the governor can be officially in.
formed of vacancies that may occur
between sessions. I should have
considered myself derelict in duty
had l failed to provide these districts
with this means Of having special
representation"
Dutton Is Seated.
The senate also voted TO seat Sena-
tor w. R. Dutton of Custer, who. it
was understood, intended to resign,
as he had moved out of his distric.
since the last session, and provision
was made for an appointee to sue
ceed him. However, he appeared on
the scene, announcing he would take
his seat. The vote on confirmation
in the senate follows:
For: Anderson. Berka, Bliss,
Bushee, Cooper, Good, Haldermar,
Harriss, Hastings, lillian Johnson.
Miller, Pickett, Randall, Reed, Rick.
ard, Robbins, Sturm and Watson.
Against: Beebe, Hoagland,
Humphrey, Norval, Saunders, Ulrich,
Warner and Wiltse.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Vote Taken
on Calling
Off Strike
Sentiment Here Divided
Strike Committee Chairman
Predicts 90 Per Cent Will
Vote TO Stay Out.

Striking packing house workers
here and all over the country be-
gan voting yesterday on whether or
not to call off the strike which has
been on since December 6.
Balloting began in union head
quarters here at 1880 a. M. and
closed at 6:S0 p. IN.
Union headquarters were crowded
with men yesterday, discussing the
new development in the situation.
Opinions varied. Some declared they
will not 20 back until the demands
are granted. Others were OF opinion
that other strike cities are weakening
and that il is useless for the Omaha
strikers TO hold ont.
IL can't make any prediction" said
Jacob II. Davis, district president Of
the strikers union.
Believes Men Will Stick.
Ninety per cent OF the men will
vote against calling off the strike"
was the opinion expressed by Frank
Lauer, chairman OF the strike conf
mi,tee. "The vote may be intended
just TO show the public that the men
intend 10 stick"
Robert n. Hunter. chairman OF
the strikers publicity committee,
said, ~ think they will vote not to
call off the strike, but you can't
tell"
Orders to take the vote came
Tuesday in a letter from Chicago to
Jacob II. Davis, Fifth district presi-
dent of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher Workmen OF
North America. The letter was
read to strikers at meeting in union
hall, Twenty-hfth and M streets,
Tuesday night and is as follows:
Secret Ballot.
"The committee OF concilation
OF the Department of Labor called
at the general Office this morning
on instructions from Hugh Ker-
win, assistant secretary OF labor,
and gave out the information that
striking packing house workers
should no longer hold out hope
for intervention from the Depart
ment of Labor.
"You are hereby requested by
tL: conference OF butcher work.
men and allied mechanical trades
in session that you gather and as
semble in proper halls and other
places, the packing house workers
now on strike for the purpose of
voting G. the calling off of the
packing house strike. Secret bal
lot to be taken and results tele-
graphcd Immediately to general
headquarters. The vote to be
taken on Thursday, January 70,
before 3 p. m"
Sentiment Contrary.
The letter is signed by c. J.
Hayes, general president; Patrick
German, president, and Dennis Lane,
secretary,
Sentiment voiced at Tuesday
nights meeting was against calling
off the strike.
A mass meeting, at which the re-
suit of the Omaha vote will be an
nounced, will be held tonight.
Oakley c. Willis, manager OF Ar
mour's. declined to comment on the
letter further than to say he hopes
business will pick up so that these
men and women who have been out
of work can get employment"
Hearing Monday.
If the strike is not settled before
then. Federal Judge T. c. Munger
Of Lincoln will come to Omaha
Monday to preside at the hearing on
the strike injunction, set for 10 a. M
He will remain for the transaction
of other court business, according to
tie clerk of the federal court.
The strikers will not find work at
once even if they vote to call Oft the
strike, according to statements by
of the packing houses
yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Youth Of San Francisco
Disappears From Steamer

New York. JAM 25.-C. O.
Sprague, student, who left New
York January 7 aboard the steamer
Pastores, bound for Cristobal disap-
peared January i8. one day out
from Jamaica, according TO radio
message from the captain of the ves-
sci received by The United Fruit
company. Sprague had attended an
agricultural experiment station at
Geneva. N. Y, and was on his way
to San Francisco to visit his father,
R. H. Sprague, of that city.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Is
Visited by Man
Struck by Hyers
State Sheriff Admits Act, But
Claims Self Defense-Cif-
ford Will Demand
Probe.

Lincoln, Jan. 25.-(Special Tele-
gram.)--H. A. Meybohm, Kansas
City salesman walked into legisla-
tive halls this afternoon saying TO
members: Gus Hyers beat me up"
and pointed to red spot on his
face to back up his assertion.
Representative Clifford of Pawnee
led Meybohm to the governors Of
fee and State Sheriff Hyers was
summoned.
"Yes, knocked him down." Hyers
told the governor. His car, bearing
a Minnesota license number on it,
stood in front of hotel all day and
night. ordered the car put in a
garage and told the police where it
could be, found.
"Meybohm walked into my office
and began abusing me for locking
up his car. / told him to sit down
and i would explain. Instead he
walked over to where 7 was sitting
and hit me.
II had gun i'll my pocket, but
chose to use my fists. ! knocked
him down, then he got up and
started after me again. / knocked
him down again. Then l called
Hans Nielsen, who was in another
room. We picked him up and set
him down."
Meybohm admitted he was
knocked down, but denied striking
Hyers first and said he merely
argued with the state sheriff.
The governor advised Meybohnl
to consult an attorney if he be-
lieved he desired recourse, and take
the. mattertto the courts.
Clifford, who is one OF the anti
McKelvie members, declared he
would demand another investigating
committee to learn why Hyers hit
the travelling man.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
A. Barton Hepburn Dies.

New York, Jan. "a. Barton
Hepburn, hnaneier, author and
economist, died here this morning.
On Friday he was struck by bus
and suffered a compound fracture of
his right leg, but At the time attend
ing physicians did not believe his in
iuries were OF = dangerous charac-
ter. Later, however, Mr.. Hepburn's
condition underwent a change for
the worse, becoming critical yestcr-
day morning,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Committee Divided
on Gas Tax Measure

Lincoln, JAM 2s.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The committee on revenue
and taxation, to which was referred
Governor McKelyie's gasoline tax
bill, introduced in the lower house
OF the legislature by Representative
Williams of Fairmont, voted 3 to 3
on a motion to recommend it favor
ably at their first meeting tonight.
Representative Stephenson of Nance
county was absent and could not be
located. Final action on the measure
was deferred until full committee
can be assembled.
The action of the committee indi-
Gates how close the fight will be on
the floor of the house, members said
tonight. An attempt will be made to
hit the bill from committee if ac-
ton is unfavorable, leaders saw.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
MacN.der Attacks MELONS
Stand on Soldier Bonus

lew York, Jan. 25.-Hanford
Mac Nider, national commander of
the American Legion, issued state
ment today charging Secretary Mel
Ion with having adopted watch
dog of the treasury" attitude toward
the bonus question in his letter op-
posing the measure, made public
last night.
The secretary is taking "the most
pessimistic view" of the bonus
situation, Colonel MacNider said,
asserting that figures and estimates
cited in the letter did not agree with
those compiled by the Treasury de-
partment and submitted by Senator
McCumber at the last session of
congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Ex-Fairbury Bank Head
to Run for Treasurer

Fairbury, Neb., Jan. 25.-(Special.)
e. r. Bee. former president of the
Farmers & Merchants National bank
Of Fairbury, has announced lis can
didacy for state treasurer of Ne
braska.
He settled in Nebraska in the late
seventies, locating at Cambridge,
where he conducted a lumber bust
ness. While at Cambridge he served
in the state legislature.
He has been associated for many
years with the Perry-Bee Lumber
company, operating in many Nebras-
ka towns.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Peoria Council Rejects
Chicago Stand on Beer

Peoria, H., Jan. 25.-The city
council last night refused to adopt
the resolution sponsored by the Chi
cago city council which called for
modification of the prohibition laws
to permit the manufacture of beer
and light wine. The aldermen were
tied on the vote and the matter was
tabled by the mayors voice.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Followers of Howat Quit
Work in Kansas Coal Mine

Pittsburg, Kan, Jan. 25.-Miners
employed at the Dittman & Wachtcr
mine quit today. Company officials
said that half of the force of 80 men
quit. John Fleming, acting head Of
the Howat organization, said that
ITO men quit. Both agreed that the
me- quit because they demanded to
b. allowed TO work under the Howat
organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
MOOnsI,ine Mash Clogs
CitH SelUers of Butte

Butte, Mont, Jan. 25.-City sewers
on Butte's east side are blocked by
large deposits of moonshine mash, IN
GLIDING prune seeds, rye, barley,
raisins, corn and cherry pits, City
Engineer Henry J. Wiegenstein said
today.
Home brewers, the engineer con-
cludes, are using sewers for garbage
cans to avoid possible detection OF
their illegal traffic. Six lines OF
hose, connected to a swirling nozzle,
are being. used to flush the debris.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Canada's 1921 Wheat Crop.

Ottawa, Jan. 25-Canada's 1921
wheat crop was 300,858,100 bush7
els, as compared with 204, ,l89, 800
bushels in 1920, the bureau of sta
tistics said in a bulletin issued t..
day. The potato crop was l07,24o,-
600 bushels as compared with AN
83l 400 bushels in 1920. The aggr. :
gate value of all field crops was
So3l. .865,6 go. a decline OF approSi-
mately S500,000, ,000 from the previous
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Head of Aviation Service
Opposes Sale of Fields

Washington. Jan. 25.@Opposition
to the sale Of any Of the War depart.
ment's aviation fields was expressed
at hearing before the house military
committee by Major General Pat
rick. chief OF aviation The tracts,
he said, should be retained for fu-
ture commercial uses, even il it
were apparent they were not needed
for military purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Mayor ODes Guarded
After Threats Of Death

Youngstown, O., Jan. 25.-An arm
ed bodyguard is staying close to
Mayor George L. Oles day and night
as a result Of threatening letters re-
ceived by the mayor, it was learned
today. Reports have been current
for week that threats have been
made by members of the lawless ele-
ment to bump off" Oles because Of
his activity in attempting to clean UP
the CITY.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-26
Root Would Give Chinese
Control Of Radio Stations

Washington, JAM. 25.-(By, A. P)
Consent would have to be given by
the Chinese government for the cree.
ton Of wireless stations in China
under resolution presented to the
Far Eastern committee of the WASH
ington conference today by iElihu
Root of the Americon delegation
The resolution after discussion was
referred to drafting committee with
q view it was understood OF con-
soiidating it with other agreement.
thus far reached on wireless COM
n.unication in the Far East