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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Five Stills
Are Seized
by Police
Five of Seven Places Visited
by Central Squad Reveal
Booze-Motor Car Is
Confissated.
Two Hotels Searched

Police central squad faided seven
places yesterday and arrested "a per
sons Five stills. 4.00o gallons Of
mash and 50 gallons of whisky were
confiscated
At 2211i5 South Fourteenth street
the sduad found two stills IN opera
ton. Joe Jezk was arrested as pro-
prieter.
The other three stills we're found
at 2330 South Forty-first street. The
owner was not located
Mrs. Lottie Dennis. ITO Chicago
street. was arrested on a charge of
keeping a common and ill-governed
house. Four others were arrested as
inmates.
Liquor Hid in Kitchen.
Two men were arrested al s1s
North Twentyfifth street when the
officers found a small amount OF
liquor hidden in the kitchen of the
place. Charles Davis was charged
with unlawful possession Of whisky
and James Austin was charged with
carrying concealed weapons
Officers took the register TO use as
evidence in a raid at the Dillon hotel.
622 South Sixteenth street. Sam
Rubin was arrested as keeper Of A
common and illgoverned house. Three
inmates were also nabbed.
Bondsman Arrested.
A. Bolker was arrested as operator
OF common and illgoverned house
whom ba went m tho r,o1f1a static. .,
furnish bond for nine persons who
we're taken in a raid on the Rex hotel.
Sixteenth and California streets. II.
E. Miller was arrested as keeper Of
the place.
Hobart Scott. 1117 North Twenty.
fourth street, and Sam Lewis. 1920
North Twenty-fourth street, were ar
rested by the squad while they We're
in the act. it is alleged, Of selling
booze from a motor car at Twenty
second and HInton streets. Their
automobile was confiscated.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Wally Reid Most Popular
Actor With School Students

New York. May 5.-Hallace Reid,
who died recently in California. was
the most popular motion picture
player, male or female, among high
school students. according 10 a re-
port made public by Clarence Arthur
Perry of the Russell Sage foundation.
and chairman Of the national commit
tee for better films of New York.
Mary Pickford. Norma Talmadge
and Constance Talmadge are the favor
ite actresses. with Rodoiph Valentino
and Douglas Fairbanks following Reid
IN male popularity. With the girls.
Richard Barthelmess ran ahead Of
Fairbanks.
Mr.. Perry said it had taken year
to tnbulate answers received from
1900 boys and 90 600 girls In high
schools Of 20 cities and towns in vari-
ous parts Of the country.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Two Closing-Hour Bills
Are Vetoed by Governor

Lincoln. May 5.--Governor Bryan
today vetoed two hills passed by the
legislature in it's closing hours, one
disposing OF salvage from the old
capitol. the other amending the pres
ent school law relating TO the trans
fer TO the nearest school house OF
pupils who are required to walk a
great distance Tho governor be
loves the capitol salvage question can
await another session OF the lagis
lature and TINT the amended school
law Is faulty and might work a
greater hardship than good,
Tho governor indicated he will send
in his veto Of the new administrative
code bill next week. He has been
unable to complete his statement IN
connection with the veto.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06

The man from Indiana who Is
writing more real humor than any
other writer now in the game"
That's what VIII Rogers says about
Kin Hubbard.
A few weeks ago Hubbard made
visit to New York. He happened to
drop into the New Amsterdam thea
ter for a performance of the Fol
lies VIII Rogers is starring in the
'Follies' and by chance he recog-
nized Hubbard in the audience.
Rogers Immediately stopped the
show and insisted upon introducing
Hubbard from the stage. Rogers told
the audience that If he could write
five jokes as good as those written
by Hubbard he would be ready to
quit.
The house was crowded and Hub
bard received an ovation.
I Beginning Monday Kin Hubbard
becomes a regular contributor to The
Omaha Bee. Hubbard writes under
the tit1e of ABE Martin" Each week
day ABE Martins" contribution to
the humor of the day will appear on
the editorial page. on Sunday there
will be special article in the maya
zine section on ABE Martins Com
ments on Topics of the Day"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Nurse and kearney Girl Get
Prison Terms on Dope Charge

Marion Murray. Indianapolis
trained MUSE. and Gertie Tolle,
whose parents live IN Keatney. Neh.,
were sentenced 10 16 months each In
the South Dakota penitentiary at
Sioux Fails by Federal Judge Andrew
Miller yesterday.
The girls were found guilty last
week on dope charges. They were ar.
rested at the State hotel. where hv-
podermic syringes. cocaine and other
dopes were found in their possession.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Roster Is Appointed
State Game Warden

Special Dispatch TO The Omaha Bee.
Lincoln, May 5.-Governor Bryan
today announced the appointment OF
George @. Roster as state fish and
game warden at a salary Of $4,000
year.
Roster was first appointed to this
position by Governor Neville, a demo-
crat He was one OF the hangover
democratic appointees under Gov
ernor Mckelvie.
Since Roster has been In charge OF
the fish and game bureau, 1t has
grown from a branch Of state govern
ment. which was barely self-support-
ing, to one that is more than 100000
ahead of its expenditures.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Bav arian
Raped for
C.. Talk
Legion Men Accuse Won
Lerchenfeld of Spreading
Propaganda After
Hearing Address.
No Relief Appeal Made

Count Hugo Won Lerehenfeld Of
Bavaria. Germany brought severe
criticism on himself from ex-service
men. when he spoke at the Chamber
of Commerce yesterday afternoon.
You can sum up his whole hour
and a quarter speech in seven letters
k-a-m-e-r-a-d," said Sam Reynolds, past
commander of Douglas County pest
American Legion.
Il went TO hear the count speak be
cause | thought he was going to
make an appeal for the starving chill
dren of Europe" said Hird Stryker.
post commander of the legion. In
stead he did nothing but spread prop
aganda for Germany"
ANY American listening to the
count should hang his head in shame
said James Milota, Editor of The Le-
gionnaire. ~
Count Is Propaganda.
We listened to a polished talk IA
voring Germany" said II. II. Dudley,
vice commander of the local Legion
post. 1T was German propaganda.
but we must give the count credit.
II everyone in the United States
would. do as much for his country
as the count does for Germany We
wouldn't have. to be talking Ameri-
canism all the time.
There was an atmosphere OF tense
ness in the Chamber Of Commerce
dining room as Count Lerchenfeld
was introduced by Howard Baldrige.
Many failed to rise, as Is customary
at the chamber when a speaker is
introduced. Among those who re-
mained seated was Col. Amos Thomas
of the Nebraska National guard.
II didn't feel like rising to man
who represents a nation ] just helped
to conquer" Colonel Thomas ex-
planned.
Speaks Of German I.osses-
The count called attention to how
Germany's national wealth was re
duced by half by the end of the war;
how she lost her colonies and several
important provinces and the blight
ing economic effect of these losses to
the economic life of the country
Calling attention to the decline in
Germany's exports and of the serious
condition of her financial balance
with the world. the count declared
his country may have to face the
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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Woman Run Down by
Auto Is Seriously Injured

Mrs Grazia Gililisco. II Pierce
street was seriously injured last
night when she was run down by an
automobile at Nineteenth and Harvey
streets. The woman vas struck by "A
car driven by p. +. Noask. 5es South
Thiriy.frst street. as she attempted
20 escape being run down by a team
driven hy Tony Bat;aglss. 1s2e South
Twelfth street
Noaek WAS attempting 70 avoid a
collision with the wagon and declared
that he did not see Airs. Ghnsco.
Batiaglia turned the wrong way. wit
nesses Of the accident said. NOack
and Baftagiia we're arrested on
charges OF reckless driving. Mrs.
Gililisco was taken 10 the Lord Lis
ter hospital. Attending physicians
said she was suffering from possible
Internal injuries ard conclusion OF
the brain.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Fourteen Persons Injured
When Woodpile Explodes

Ogden. Utah. May 5.--Fourteen
persons were injured In an explosion
in the center OF the downtown district
here tonight, which resulted when
fireman ignlted an oil saturated pile
OF wood to set a bonfire In connection
with the closing OF the festivities OF
boys week.
The wood had been stacked by boys
IN anticipation of celebration in the
glare of huge bonfire. Generation
of gas In the wood pile after the oil
was applied was given as the reason
for the blast.
Windows OF buildings within two
blocks OF the explosion were broken
and blazing embers were blown for
several hundred yards. None OF the
injured are In serious condition.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
White House Sets
Pace einCampaign
to Reduce Sugar
President Cuts Consumption
10 Lowest Possible Mini
mum;" Boycott Movement
Gaining Momentum.
RxlInIvereaI ISerxIee.

Washington, May 5.-White House
advices since President Harding per
sonally endorsed the hOusewives'
sugar boycott show. 1t was learned
today an enthusiastic reaction to the
movement in all parts of the country.
The White House itself is setting
an excellent example for the house
wives 81 the nation to follow in fight
ing the sugar gougers. The use of
sugar has been. sharply curtailed. II
was ascertained. and viii continue to
be held down during the period of
the present high prices.
While there Is no formal boycott
such as the womens organizations of
the country have instituted. there is
every indication that the first lady's
domestic household has taken cogni-
zance of the situation. Inquiry
elected the information that owing
TO rising prices Of sugar. consump-
eurtaited 10 the Fswest possible mini
mum"
Reports Confirmed.
Reports to the Department OF
Commerce and Department OF JUS
tice. which is proceeding in the
courts against the spectators, fur
ther eorroborate the White House in
formation that the public is taking
up the boycott with a vengeance. The
bure3 OF foreign and domestic com
meree OF the Department. of Com
merce is making a special investiga-
ton TO ascertain the exact extent of
the consumers strike and it's effect
upon the reduction of consumption as
well as in driving down the price.
It IS little early yet to get a def.
mite line on the situation. IL was
stated at the Commerce department.
but there undoubtedly is a decided
slowing down In sugar sales resulting
from the boycott movement This
slump inevitably must find reflection
in sharp price drops.
Hoover Backs Boycott
Secretary Hoover. who added his
endorsement Of the boycott TO that
of the president. has acquainted Mr..
Harding with the information coming
into his department. The White House
also is receiving information in COM
munications from individuals and
organizations over the country and
from senators and representatives In
Washington who are reporting the re
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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
LaskerI- Is
POWerBack
Of Harding
Shipping Board Chairman
.SelIs Himself" to Chief Ex-
ecutive After firing Of
Commercial Life.
Temperaments Opposite
BY MARK SULLIVAN.

Washington, May 5.-A good many
wears ago, when the emperor Of Ger
many was a somewhat different
figure In the world from what he now
Is. an American newspaper man,
Frederic William Vile, wrote a book
entitled "Men Around the KAISER
good book, which remains today one
IT the best sources of informatioh
about the men through whom the
kaiser dffused his influence on Ger
man business, German art, German
education and German culture gen
orally.
II someone were TO write a book
entitled Men Around the President
il would be a very different sort OF
book, for Harding, let US say with
gratitude. does not have the kaiser's
imperialistic temperament and has no
s,nerrnan wish to press his will. or
his taste, or his judgment, on Amerl-
can business, American art. American
education, or American anything else.
Harding's philosophy of his function
ia to let these things work out tnelr
own salvation with the minimum OF
interference from the top.
Two Groups Around Harding.
And 60 any book that might be
written under the title Men Around
Harding would deal exclusively with
two groups--one group being ms 1or-
NAL cabinet, and the other his inlor
NAL friends. In any book about the
latter. any book dealing with Har-
ding's informal friends. one OF the
frst who would be sure to be men,
toned by any writer who shouid
search the current gossip or WASH
ington for his material would De Al
bert d. Lasker, chairman or the snip
ming board. Lasker Is easily nrst o'
the "n.en around the president. 10
s,ch an extent is this true that there
q school of criticism in Washington
,ybicn SAYS that Lasker is rather too
much around the president, Whleh
complains that on occasion Lashei
seems to be wholly around the presf
dent. to compose a complete circle IN
himself.
Lasher Is Influence.
AS it happens. the present writer
does not share this criticism or give
much weight 10 II, pub ohs
historian of present-day Washington
would be compelled to record the
prevalence of this sort of talk. The
other day. for. example, dispatch
from Washington to the New YORK
Times contained the following para
graph. which has bearing on the pres
ent article and also has bearing, as
the reader will perceive, upon ons as
pect of Harding's difficulties with the
senate:
Senators are disposed to criticise
Mr.. Harding for the close relation
shin he maintains with Chairman
Lasker of the shipping board and
some others not Of the senate. Mr..
Lasker was one of Senator Johnson
chief financial hackers in his precon-
vention contest for the republican
presidential nomination in 1920. The
impression prevailed at the time OF
Mr.. Hardings nomination that, as re-
publican senators had the larger part
in bringing about his selection, he
would be more influenced by them
than by any other individuals or
groups. This appears to have been
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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Georgian Held for Violating
Banking Law Is Returned

Edward A. Tapp. arrested two
weeks ago IN Columbus. Neb., has
been taken to Macon. Ca. by United
states Marshal cronin. lie was
formerly cashier of the First M.
tional bank OF CECILIA, Ga. and IA
charged with violation OF the national
banking law eight years ago. His
bond has bean fixed at 10000
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Home Show Ends
With Homelike
COodfellowship
Week-of Lectures by Experts
and Exhibits of Furnish
ings Is Praised by
Omahans.

The Better Homes Exposition ended
at the Auditorium last night. after
successful week, In a manner 1t richly
deseryed-with a happy. homelike so
cial; dancing in the aisles, visiting and
general goodfelIowshi
Hunt Cook. home expert and hu-
morist, started the dancing after de-
livering his lecture which brought APP
plause that called for an encore.
The throng Of men and women Of all
didn't want Mr.. Cook TO leave the
stage and fired question after ques-
ton at him to keep him talking.
Dance is Popular.
Mrs. Max Fromkin. one Of the
many newlyweds in Attendance at the
exposition last night, was chosen by
Mr.. Cook as his first dancing partner.
The crowd danced everywhere in the
Auditorium. even in the aisles in the
balcony. from the time Mr. Cook end
ed his lecture until the drawing OF
prizes took place.
Mr. Cook before closing his lecture
thanked the crowd for the many
courtesies extended to him while in
the city. He paid high compliment
to the Omaha Bee for arranging the
exposition.
"The stories Of our meetings deliver
ed the message OF the exposition and
its purposes to thousands upon thou
sands of men and women who could
not attend" he said "All OF this will
tend toward making happier and bet
ter homes in Omaha and Nebraska" "
"The Art Of Living"
Mr.. Cooks lecture last night was
plea for the lifting of the standards
Turn TO Page Two. Columan Four)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Crane Funeral Is Set
for Monday Afternoon

Funeral services for Thomas q.
Crane. attorney. who died Thursday
at his home. Rosemere. Florence
Heights. VIII be conducted at Mon
day afternoon at the Scottish Rite
cathedral. Twentieth and Douglas
streets. Burial will be in Forest Lawn
cemetery.
Roderic Crane will arrive this morn
ing from Harvard TO attend his faith
er's funeral Others who viii attend
are Mr.. and Mrs. a. B. Davidson OF
Los Angeles. Mrs. r S Raymond.
Arthur Raymond and Miss Dorothy
Raymond Of Lincoln. ]. J. Boucher Of
Chicago and Mrs. Joseph Hampson Of
Ottawa. III. Mr.. Boucher formerly
was Mr. Cranes law partner.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Biological Survey Wants
Prices OH Raiilesnakes

Washington, May b.-Rattlesnake
season il bringing letters to the
biological survey requesting the
names Of dealers in live rattlesnakcs.
rattlesnakc skins and rattlcsnake oil.
ers. the Department of Agriculture
SAYS II any one knows OF a market
FOR such things. IL would like to OBJ
tain list OF dealers and the present
market quotations.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Illinois Will Begin Paying
Soldier Bonus on JuIy I

Chicago, May 5.-paxment Of the
ss5.ooo.ooo state bonus TO Illinois sol.
diers and sailors Of the world war
will begin on July I = II was an
nounced. after a conference between
Governor Len Small and ChicaSc
bankers
The initial sale of the bonus bonds
will be block Of SIC. ZOO coo. which
probably viii be offered publicly next
month by Chicago banking syndi-
cate, The start in paying the bonus,
win be made with the proceeds OF
this sale.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
City Firemen of Dublin
Strike Against Wage Cut

Dublin. May 5.-The city Of Dublin
is without a fire brigade to-day. the
firemen having struck at noon as
protest against cut in wages.
Fire broke out this afternoon in
buckingham street but Captain Myers.
brigade chief. was unable TO send as
sistanee and declared the city was In
a hopeless position should big fire
occur The town clerk has issued an
appeal to the citizens asking their Co
operation and advising property own
ers 10 be particularly watchful.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Strong Quakes Reported.

Santiago. Chile, May 5.--strong
earth shocks affecting the entire
coastal zone between Ia serna and
coplapo. were felt Friday night There
was no loss OF life aud only small
damage was done. Several telegraph
and telephone nnes were broken down
and railroad communication wns in
terrupted north OF Ffeirina.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
26 Persons Are Indicted
in Goose Greek Flocgings

Houston. Tex, May 5.-Twenty-six
residents OF Goose Creek were indicted
by the Harris county grand jury to-
day in connection with the investiga-
ton Of the recent whippings On the
oil field town. Twenty Of the indict-
ments charges assault with weapons.
five perjury and other aggravated
assault
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Eugene Debs to Make Race
for Presidency i'm 1924

Nv international News Service.
indianapolis. May s.-Eagene V.
nehs. socialist leader. viii he a candi-
date again in 1924 for the presidency.
This assurance was given hero to.
night. following Dehs' return from
speaking trip around the country.
In afflrmlng his political plans.
nehs predicted that there would he a
powerful third party recruited from
the ranks Of discontcntei republicans
and democrats.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Scouimaster and l8 Boys
Find Still in Alma Canyons
Special Dispatch 10 The Omaha Bs

Alma, Neb.. May 5.-A still was dis
covered in the canyons south OF Alma
by Rev. l.. G. Fuqua. seoutmaster, ac-
companied by Is boys scouts while
on a hike. The still consisted of a
copper boiler OF 20-gallon capacity,
oil burner and about five gallons OF
oil. Three boy scouts returned 10
town and notified the authorities.
The deputy sheriff and county attor-
ney Immediately confiscated tho out
fit. The still showed evidence OF hav.
ing been in recent operation.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
PART SIN.
ROTOGHAyIfRE SECTION.

fage i--rirturea af the 5.nior League
Revue and Other Interesting Pie
lures.
Page 2--t nnsuni Pictures Of Porto
bico, Tnken by Louis H. tlostwick.
omaha photographer,
fnHca . aud t---Nisreiianecus Pictures.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Congressman-Elect From
Arkansas Dies Suddenly

Hot Springs. Ark, May 81 +.
Sawyer. congressman. elect from the
sixth Arkansas district. died suddenly
late today. while seated al the Elks
club here. Heart trouble is given as
the cause of death.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Winery Owner
Begins q0-Day Sentence

Oakland. Cal, May s.=-rheolor~
Gicr. wealthy winery owner. today be
kan serving a s0,iay sail sentence for
violation ~ the federal prohibition
Law lie also naxt pay nne of
81 SEQ
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Child Burned to Death.

Portsmouth,. O, May s.--Relva
Fel,y, s. was burned 60 death tonight
az her home. 10 miles east OF here,
when her nightgown .caught fire from
an open CRATE.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
The Weather

FER "a hours eading =. m
Temperature.
hishest. ;e. Lowest st: Mean IS. Nor
mai. So.
Tatai Total excess January /. see
Precipitation. Inches aud naadredths.
Total q. Total since January I e.te. b
excess as
Relative Humidity. Percentage.
a IA, So Neon 81, IA. a.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-06
Pageant Plans
for Ak-Sar-Ben
Are Discussed
John l.. Webster Tells How
He Came TO Select Title
Patriotic and Histor-
ical America"

Plans for the pageant. Patriotic and
Historical America, to be featured by
Ak Sar-Ben this year. were discussed
at meeting in Hotel Fontenelle last
night. The idea was conceived by John
l.. Webster. who spoke on how he came
10 select the subject.
Guests at the speakers table were
Mr. Webster. chairman: r. Bueking.
ham. president OF AK -Sar- Ben; Sena-
tor Norris Sheppard. Texas; exon.
gresham Charles II. Sloan. Geneva;
Mai Gen. George b. Duncan. com.
mander Of the Seventh corps area.
Emmet Tinley. Council Bluffs. and
Rev Frank G. Smith.
All on Committee.
Among other guests were Senator.
elect r. Il. Howell. former Senator
q. NJ Hitchcock. Mayor James {.
Dahlman. Rev. John Mccormick. S.
j., president Of Creighton university.
and Congrcssu1an.elect Willis @. Sears.
Mr. Webster Informed the guests
that they We're TO consider themselves
members OF general committee TO SEQ
that the plans OF the pageant were
carried out.
Need of Information.
The reason for presenting the sub
get Of noteworthy incidents in the prog
ress OF the United States. Mr.. Web
ster said. WAS the desire To show peo.
pie what the government was in the
beginning. how II weathcred the storm
of infancy and internal dissension and
how Il strives today TO preserve its
unity.
Il do not say the speaker declared,
"thnt America is on the decline. but
do say that II the principles. which
were our forefathers' in the foundation
OF this government. are not kept he
fore the minds of the people. America
IL in danger OF declining as have other
great nations OF the world.