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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
State Sale
of Gasoline
Considered
Attorney General Asked for
Ruling on Hopkins Plan
by Governor Other
States Active.
War on in South Dakota

Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee.
Lincoln, Aug. 11.-Dispatches from
Omaha telling of the action of Com
missioner John Hopkins in urging
that the state establish retail gasoline
filing stations Is creating no end of
activity among state officers. The plan
is being discussed from every angle
by officers under whose administra.
ton it might be operated.
"I will do nothing to balk the Hop
kins plan, if it can be carried out as
announced Governor Bryan stated.
He said that he would have the at
soon as possible on whether the state
law will permit such action.
Commissioner Hopkins requested
the governor to enter the retail dis
tribution Of gasoline in Nebraska at
price sufficiently above cost to care
for any possible loss. He requested
that sufficient stations be established
in Omaha to care for the trade.
In the event the governor refused
to adopt the plan, the commissioner
urged special election in Omaha to
permit the city to distribute gasoline
at wholesale. He charged that exor-
bitant prices were being asked by
dealers.
Prepare to Sell Gas"
Pierre, S. D., Aug. 11.-South Da.
kota today was prepared to so into
the retail gasoline business in earnest
following receipt Of information by
state officials from Gov. w. II. Nc
Master, in Marion. o., that contracts
have been made for immediate deliv-
cry Of $50 900 gallons of gasoline. and
a subsequent order for 100000 gal
Ions. to be sold at reduced prices.
Cut Price in st. Paul.
st. Paul, Aug. 1.-THE Wilhelm
Oil company, independent firm here,
will sell gasoline at 1912 cents
gallon, a reduction Of cents. start
ing Monday. it was announced to-
night.
Kendall Will Act.
Des Moines, Ia. Aug. 1f.-Gov-
ernor N. r. Kendall today entered
the fight in Iowa to effect a lower
price for gasoline throughout the
state and w. c. Strock, president OF
the Des Moines Automobile club.
stated that at the next meeting OF
the club the question Of alleged ex-
orbitant gasoline prices in Iowa
would be investigated.
Kendall wired Governor McMaster
of South Dakota asking suggestions
on how the price of gasoline in this
state could be lowered as 1t has been
In South Dakota.
Kendall tonight stated he would
take any move he thought feasible TO
force gasoline stations to reduce the
price Of gasoline in Iowa.
More Cuts Threatened.
Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. LINE
Price of gasoline in Los Angeles ana
southern California is due for sun
further tumbles in price. following
closely on the cents per gallon drop
several days ago, according to ap-
parently well-founded rumors mere
tonight.
independent service stations
throughout Los Angeles and vicinity
are now selling gasoline as low as "a
cents and some even cheaper, wniie
fr,~,, to paOe Two Column Fiye.D
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
I6-Inch Hail Stones
Fall at Sturgis, S. ID.
by Associated Pres,

sturgla s. d.. Aug. li.--sturgis
was visited Thursday night BY the
worst hail storm in It's history. ae-
cording to reports available today.
Some Of the hail stones measured
is inches in circumference and
weighed IL ounces. Chickens. small
pigs and calves were killed.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
The Omaha Bee Is Praised
for Editorial on Harding

The Omaha Rec has been cempii-
naented by a radio enthusiast in Car
narvon. Ia. fer an editorial which ap-
neared in Fridays paper on the death
OF President Harding.
Station WoAw. woodmen az the
World. Omaha. received telegram
last ni9ht from +. N. Farsen of Car
narvon congratulating The Omaha
Bee and expressing thanks 70 Charles
II. nocherty for reading il during
Friday nights memorial program
hrsNa icaSt BY WoAW.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
People Invited TO Attend
Concert at Encampmen,

Col Amos Thomas. commander ct
the is4,h infantry, at the Nebraska
National enoampment at Ashland. has
extended an invitation te the people
~ the state to attend a sunday con-
cert Of the reglmental hand SUNDAY
at s and s.s0 o'clock. asd 70 witness
tho ceremony ot formal guard mount
az s,4e p. m.
Tho outstanding feature ~ the en-.
campment Is tuil furnished guards
mess
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Irish Asked to Support
Free State Government
IiN IniN rrsnl kcrNIcn

Dublin. Aug, ia message 20 the
people OF Ireland, asking them TO sup.
port the free state government was
issued today by Cardinal Toeue, prl.
mate Of Ireland Cardinal Togue said
the free state has laid the foundation
for peace and prosperity for all Irish.
men.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Boy Bootlegger
Falls Into Trap
of Rohrer's Men
Alyce Mccormick Goes Oh
Raid With Federal Sleuth
Samardick's Agents in
Sarpy County.

Omaha's youngest bootlegger was
taken into custody yesterday by
agents under U. S. Rohrer. federal
prohibition director, and Alyce Nc
Cormick, who used to sing on Omaha
streets for the Volunteers of Amer
ica and is shining light in Omaha's
galaxy of stage stars, accompanied
Bob Samardick on raids in Sarpy
county.
Miss Mccormick showed disgust
over improper sanitation at places
visited by the federal sleuths and the
deputized police morals squad. She
mentioned in a Mortified manner that
flies densely populated barrels Of
"suds'' Il would not advise my
friends to drink the stuff We saw" !"
Miss Mccormick said shudderingly.
Joe Balkis, 10, was nabbed when
he delivered a gallon Of corn whisky
to an informant OF Director Rohrer.
While Rohrer's agents were secreted
nearby, the informant went TO thf
home Of Joe's parents. Mr.. and ~
Michael Balkis, 5911 South -
eighth street. and purchased
lon of moonshinc"
Leave to Get Money
II haven't enough money
fSr II now remsrHe tbs In
oh. that's alright" said a
Balkis. MY boy viii deliver
you and turn over the stuff u
when you pay him the balance,
Balkis. aided by Joe. packed
gallon jug in a market baskeI
then placed home grown tg
over the jug for camouhage.
The informant and Joe le
Balkis home. The boy held a
the basket.
Boy Keeps Basket.
Let me carry II for you
forInant told Joe.
Nothing doing" replied
get the basket. when
money"
The informant walked Joe
"arms Of the law"
The boy was taken TO Roi
fee, where he was held ur
rants could be obtained TO sc
Balkis home.
your father VIII think ya
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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Two Die i'm Plane Crash.

Paris, Aug. ll.-Arthur and Joseph
Seen, brothers. OF Philadelphia, We're
killed In an airnlane crash near
Bourget today. Their plane fell 500
feet. The young men arrived from
Rerne. Switzerland. recently. Arthur
was 10 and Joseph Sc.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12

Slattery Meets Mascara
in Finals for City Golf
Title and Omaha Bee Cup

DIR. Slattery and Francis Mas
sara compete i'm final round for
city golf. crown and trophy to be
awarded by The Omaha Bee to-
day at Omaha Fiel, club.
Giants and Yankees move
nOtched toward major league flags
by taking double-headers from st.
Louis and Detroit. Babe Ruth
hits 28th home run of the season.
Omaha BuffalOes triumph over
Tulsa Oilers in opening game Of
series.
American women tennis players
win opening matches from visit.
ing British women champions in
international match.
Turn to pages 10 and II for
complete details Of these sporting
events.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Lightning Kills Two
in Cedar Rapids Park

Cedar Rapids. Ia, Aug. 1--WE.
liam Grier. as. and Frank Horak. 40,
were killed by lightning while seek
ing shelter under a tree Ia Sinclair
park nt I n. m. today Their bodies
were found at o'clock.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
The Weather

For - hours ending =. m. Aux II.
Temperature.
Highrst. se. lowest, rs, mean So, nor
mai rs,
Total excess since January /. 80
Relative Humidity. ferccntsxc.
y. m. 4e, noon. 50. = m 81
Precipitation, Inches and uundreds
Total o. retai since January l. issSti
deficiency. ee
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Bryan Back;
Left State
toSeek Fish
At Home in Lincoln, Governor
Reports a Quiet Vacation
at the Minnesota
Lakes.
Discards Air Of Mystery
Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee.

Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee.
Lincoln, Aug. 11.-Governor Charles
W. Bryan announced today that he
has been outside OF the state of Ne
braska all of the time during his 27
days absence from his office in the
statehouse.
The lure of Minnesota fish drew
him from the state, he announced.
The governor declined to discuss
why his private secretary. r. c.
Radke. repeatedly gave. out state
ments to the public that the COVER
nor was within the confines OF the
state.
Mr.. Bryan expressed his sorrow at
the death of President Harding but
refused to state why he failed to ap-
pear at any Of the public memorial
services for the late president.
Lost for a Month.
The appearance of the governor
closes an incident that was beginning
to cause considerable worry about the
state. When, early in July, Mr..
Bryan drove off from the executive
mansion. 1t was announced that he
was going on a holiday jaunt in
northeast Nebraska, in the course Of
which he might make a personal In
vestigation of certain road k.<kK .
projects.
All trace Of his NOV
lost from that moment
began TO arise In poll,
he had driven out Of
were generally-disc2
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
Government
of Germany
Totteriing.
Number of Persons Killed in
Clashes With Police
Berlin in State of
Turmoil.
Scores Hurt in Rioting
By Universal Service.

Berlin, Aug. 11.-At least 26 dead
and more than 100 wounded was the
toll of rioting in various parts of
Germany in the last "a hours.
The most dramatic incident oc-
cured at Burkscheid, a town in the
vicinity of Aix-le-Chapelle. Hunger.
driven crowds marched into the coun-
try and began raiding farms. stealing
potatoes and moving ripe grain in the
fields.
The farmers opened fire with shot
guns and rifles. killing IL and wound
ing many others.
At Crefeld seven were killed and
43 wounded during the battle at
which communists took possession of
many factories. Four were killed
and 20 wounded in communist riots
at Ratibor.
BY Associated Press.
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE strike wave
caused by the currency scarcity and
the food shortage and accentuated by
communist agitation, spread rapidly
In Germany today. 1t was accom-
panied by numerous demonstrations
and disorders leading to a number Of
fatalities In clashes with the police.
Meanwhile the Cuno government
seems tottering to its fall.
The united socialists withdrew their
support in formal resolutions and the
retirement of the Cuno government
Is momentarily expected.
The formation Of a coalition gov
ernment by DR.. Gustav Stresemann,
Of the peoples party, with the social
lists. peoples party. democrats and
centrists participating, appeared to
be a probability.
Berlin i'm Turmoil.
Industrial Berlin Is IA a state of
feverish turmoil, fostered largely by
the failure OF the employers to pay
because of their inability to obtain
currency and the demand Of the
workers Tor wage increases.
A general strike mas been ordered
by the communist element but the
labor federations SO far have nor ap-
proved Of the move.
Similar conditions of unrest pre-.
vail . ether parts Of Germany.
The disorders in Berlin have been
unaccompaniod. up 20 the present,
by fatalities but IN crefeld four per
sons were killed and 80 wounded In
clash with the police during food
demonstrations. Textile plants there
have been seized BY demonstrators
Turn to PAGE Two. Column Twe.)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-08-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Nebraska: Generally fair Sunday and
Monday: cooler In east portion sunday.
probably showers Sunday morning In ex-
i. ttcme east portion; Monday fair.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29

007,o49 and $3.113,323. Interest and other reductions from the gross in come were $2,261,576 last year and $3,204,393 in 1917.
 Connecticut Company Statistics
 The number of revenue passengers carried on electric railway lines in Connecticut, exclusive of electrified Il ,isions of steam railroads, in the year 1922 showed a decrease of more than 10 per cent from the number car ried in 1917, and was only about z per cent larger than the number car ried 10 years ago, in 1912.
 Figures just announced by the U. s. Census Bureau show that the to- tai number of revenue passengers carried in Connecticut last year was 1S5,039,310, against 206,739.956 in 1917, and 172,299,s39 in 1912. The total number carried on all the electric railway lines of the country was 5,300,050 Gncluding 11,S52,- 726 bus passengers carried by motor busses operated as parts of electric railway systems) against 11,304,660,- 462 in 1917 and 9,545,554,6S7 in 1912.
 Increases in the number of pas sengers carried were shown in 29 states and the District of Columbia, while IS other states besides Con-
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
.rnn nEyENuE nsLY.H

A splendid prohibition argument appears in the news ealamns Of The Herald today True, it shows a Ire meRdaus increase in the seriousness of offenses against the law-hut whal Is a small matter like that when the figures show what great source of profit to the city financially the pro hihiiion enforcement law has heens
 Fronts Tell it 10 the world there's money in it'' for New Britain. Heed' up to ISIS inc receipts at the police court were considered large if they amounted to s6,eoo for half year. Hut some sia.ooo. Of which the city nets sis.a0a has been taken in at the police court in the last six months most of which comes from lianor law yiolators, Just think of ii; olr re- ceipts more lhan doubled because of the enforcement law. Isn't that sim. ply grand9
 Now we must not go and throw any cold blanket over such splendid news by suggesting that it is mot so good" to have profits increase because of more general breaking of the law. Don't suggest that it would be better were the number Of iaw-brcakers 10 bc smaller. thus indicating n more law-abiding community. Don't spoil inc splendid argument that there is money in the enforcement law for the city. That would be mean. And don't say that the tremendous sums spent by the United States for trying 10 enforce this law moro than make up for the profits from 1t derived by the city of New Britain.
 Just take the practical view that business is business" and 1t is well that the city coffcrs arc being filled up because of the enforcement law.
 Well, The Herald will not take that position. II regards the greatly in- creased receipts in police court while n proof of the efficiency of the de- partment, as depressing indication of the menacing growth of disrespect for all law.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
2s Fears Ago Today
fFsksa sEem ilsEala q thai asisl

William E, NeFioa ef hsH sllee' Is spending a fe~ asfs N1lh feasnse in BTislel,
 John Walsh, manager ef the Wal iiRsford hetel, Is sislslng al hls aems on MsiA street. this eily,
 William Walker had one Of hls hhs gers crushed while al seFk at ths stanley Rnis and Level Co, plant ihls afternoon.
 Mr aad Mrs lehn Butler and ,se children sill leave nekt "Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Ireland
 Frank Pagan intends 10 join the regular army as soon as he ls mus tered out He sill So 10 Forth i.eaF' enWoTth.
 Edward samlos has returned from his hunting trip, The party he s'ss with got seven paFtFidges. four Ereys and three quail,
 The entertainment committee which has charge ohthe social for Thanks giving for Clan Douglas will meet al 2 o'clock tomorrow evening and Chairman Bobb requests the presence of every committeeman.
 George M, i.anders left this morn nig for Chicago where he viii remain for few days on a business trip.
 Ten per cent discount to soldiers in uniform until week after pay day al II. 4 n, Daniel. Trumbull street. Hart. ford,
 \ new coal yard will be started with offices and yards at the corner Of Dwight and Stanley street, it was announced today.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
poINCARE,s CONDITIONS.

Cynics and critics of everything and all enemies of France who have been imputing to her the worst motives for | her determined stand, will insist that the conditions imposed by Premier Poincare to his acceptance of the plan for an investigation into Ger man affairs, take away all hope Of settlement of the reparations ques- tion. What use, they will say, of an investigation as to Germany's ability to pay and how much she can pay l if Poincare insists that France will not agree to any reduction of the amount agreed to by her? And this appears to be one of the conditions of Frances acceptance of the plan which would bring harmony again to the allies, with the United States as participant in the investigation.
 Despite Poincare's condition that the committee shall not be invested with authority to reduce the total indemnity figure since he regards this as matter for agreement among the powers themselves. there is good in this plan which will bring the allies together and will bring the United States into friendly communication with them. "If it is q question Of arriving by a roundabout way at a reduction of the German debt we are resolved against it." said the French Premier in the condition" which will raise an outcry. But if 1t is a qucs- ton of determining what Germany can pay tomorrow and in the imme- diate future nothing could appear more necessary"
 Granted that here lies a statement, superficially viewed. upon which ob- jectors and critics may hang their 1 pessimistic declarations. But there is 1 an overwhelming tide of general sat 1 isfaction at the prospect of this union | Of the allies. with the United States | to aid. against which no trivial obtec-
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29

and hasiRsss he4ame conservative As il is tedag This eeRaiilen he has called ia rseenl Neeks tAs Hsidesiss messmens,s s'Feaaiaslment. sie. So lron and steel prices deellned as pEer aaslion dropped oh Moreover bear ins in mind the indications of the hasemsieE shs sssnsalsi feels ihat the indications de not point le sn imr mediate increase In prices ner PFer due,ian, Rather slightly lover Relal may he reached,
 In an ME tahsaR's recent sia'es menis oRe mas sss certain satisfy ing assurance, but Hilhai 2 quiet de- termination net 10 predict an imme- diais, violent improvement. let the resdiusimsnt period ga on bit longer and let lis see what We shall sec. would he aheut The way he would nul ii ih Inc language of every day Don't take chances yet
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
THE BUSINESS INDICATOR.

The steel industry has been called frequently the barometer Of busi- ness" which means, according to Roger Babson, that the unified ton mage shows the business situation. In February. 1922, the barometer was low as there were only something over four millions tons Nin this ''nn- filled tonna gc." By March of this year the barometer had risen, there being 7,50o.ooo of unified tonnage, while today the barometer has fallen back almost to what it was in Feb ruary, 1922 and so general business, following this barometer or. te put it the other way, having thus affected the barometer, has dropped to 10 per cent below normal where it has been now for some weeks From these facts Mir. Babson deduces that the tendency will be downward rather than upward, although there is no positive indication of change from present price levels.
 But in his recent letter Mir Bab- son declares the steel industry to be a thermometer as well as barometer. "Stee1 prices" he says. tend to fol- low general busincss-to act as thermometer in measuring. roughly. prosperity or depression" He points out that in the early months of this year business was active and the price Of steel billets advanced 90 per cent Iy April it was plain. he says. that zse improvement aa1 been oyerdone
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
TOO LAZY
 TO PROGRESS MUCH
So Declares President of Colgate
 University

New York, Oct. 29.--AleXander Meiklejohn, former president of Am herst college, did not make his esti- mate of the low level of public taste in the United States low enough, Dr. George B. Cuttcn, president of Col gate university, stated in reply to a question by the New York Tribune.
 The Tribune's question concerned Dr. Meiklejohns recent address at the Free Synagogue in which the educator doubted that democracy and excel lence, the two moral principles of su- periority and equality, could ever be fused by the dull unimaginative crowd
 "He is decidedly too mild in his statements" said Dr. Cutten. 'In this country, and far less in many other countries, the great lethargic masses have neither the desire nor the mental ability to attain excellence. Excel lencc must be left for those in any walk of life, and particularly in The political sphere, who have the men tai and moral strength to attain it At the same time, education should be of such character that persons of my mental level should be trained to the highest state which their ability per mits."
 Miss sda Comstock, president of Radcliffe college, who. among others, was questioned by the newspaper, agreed with Dr. MeilSlejohn that 'thc reconciliation of excellence with de- mocracy presents extreme difficulties"
 Mary E. Wooley. president of Mount Holyokec ollege. described Dr. Meikleiohn's statements as "stimulat- ing and inspiring" Dr. w. H. r. Faunca, president of Browa Univers-
New Britain herald., 1923-10-29
Observations on He Weather

Southern New England: Generally fair and cooler tonight; Tuesday mostly cloudy and cooler; light to moderate shifting winds.
 For Connecticut: Generally fair and cooler tonight; Tuesday mostly cloudy and cooler; gentle to moderate shifting winds.
 Conditions:
 trough of low pressure extend- ing from New Mexico northeastward to Michigan is causing cloudy and unsettled weather in nearly all dis tricts east of the Rocky mountains.
 The temperature continues mild along the coast but falls steadily westward. Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and unsettled weather with slightly lower temperature.