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The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Women Are Ready
to Join Roundup
for Ak-Sar-Ben
Committee Will Consider OF.
fer of Aid in Making Sue
cess of Big Member
ship Drive.

Omaha business women are eager
to become 'cowgirls'' and join the
businessmen cowboys" in the big
roundup for Ak-sarBen members,
Miss Fay Watts, president Of the
Business Women's association. advis-
ed J. F. Davidson. big chief OF the
membership roundup. last night.
Even though we can't go TO the
Den and take part in the activities,
We know the value of Ak-SarB Ben. .
said Miss Watts. I'VE stand ready to
help the men in the big roundup and
we won't leave the saddle until the
1000 members are lassoed.
Other leaders in the wonen's or
ganization joined with Miss Watts
yesterday in the plea TO let them
ride in the roundup"
VIII Consider Offer.
Charles Gardner, Samson" Of the
Kingdom of Quivera. who is an honor
airy member Of the Business Women S
association, will confer Morday with
-Overseer Davidson and other mem
bers Of the executive committee and
decide whether the women are needed.
"Well do the business" said Mar,
Marsden kinsey, president OF thf
Women's Ad club I'VE write about
10 per cent of the advertising that
goes into the papers, and If we can dc
that, we are capable OF holding oui
own in the roundup. We would like
to help. The cowboys would have &c
ride pretty fast if We did
The Ak.SarBen membership totalec
more than 5000 and Is on its way to
ward the 1000 mark. Samson said last
night.
Confident OF Success.
I'VE should have the 5000 before
the big den show starts" said Mr.
Davidson. I'VE will have. because the
cowboys have pledged to remain In
the saddle until the s,oooth member
is lassoed."
The women are anxiously waiting
for the decision Of the roundup com
mittee.
Il hope we get a chance TO organ
lie and get men to join the AkSar
Ben" said Miss Belle Ryan of the
Altruso club. a women's organiza-
ton. Tell the men to look out foi
us if we do get started"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Omaha Youth Is Voted
Most Popular Member
Of Class at Princeton

Princeton n. j.. May 12.-fIoward
X. Gray OF Omaha. president of the
senior class at Princeton, was voted
the most representative Princeton
ian." the most popular member OF
the class and the member who had
done the most for 1t by his fellow
seniors. Senior Statistics. published
by the class announced today.
John n. Martin of Winnetka, ILL.,,
chairman Of the Daily Prinoetonian
and secretary Of the class, was voted
tho "best all.around man outside of
athletics"
James T. Davis, Clarksburg. w.
Va. was declared TO be the hand
soonest man" and William Taylor.
Norfolk, Va. the best dressed.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
WHERE TO FIND
The Big Features in
THE SUNDAY BEE

PART ONE.
Page MARK suIlivan's Weekly
Political Review.
Page 1.-The House of Peril" n
Thrilling STORY of Love and Mys-
tery. by Louis Tracy.
Page e-Editoriai.
PART TWO.
Pages 1. 2 and s--Iatest News Of
the World of sports
Pages 1 and 5-Aufomobile Section.
Page AN Illustrated story showing
Progress on the New state Capt.
tol building at Lincoln.
Page 6--The omaha Bee Informa-
Pages s-Rev. George Miller, Omaha
Pastor Tells of the Wonders of the
Passion Play which lie Witnessed
at Dberammergau.
Pages \, Q. 10 aud Il-Classified Ads.
FART THREE.
Pages ]. ?. ; and 4-Society.
Page 5->hopping With Polly.
Page 6-Amusements.
Pages :, and 9-MosIe Section.
Page 9-Ncws of the Music World.
Page 9-Trayel and Resorts.
Page f0-Helen and Warren
PART FOUR.
Four Pages Of the Most Popular
PART Five.
Magazine section.
Page 1-Authentie Story of How
Young Mexican Girl Tried To
Win Charlie Chaplin Away From
Pola >egri and Attempted TO
Commit Suicide when She Fsiled.
Page e-"Some Talk Of Alexander"
one of the Most Thrilling short
>torhs Prom the Pen of A. :. VI.
Hutchinson. Author of the Famous
Novel, "If Winter Comes"
Page 3-Nould You Like 10 Know
How TO Avoid Getting Married.
Then Read stephen Lcacock's
Mirth Provoking Tale. There's a
Laugh In Every Line.
Page i-iiappy Land. for the Riddles
Page Letters From Little Folks Of
Happy hand.
PAGE s-Fsshion Fanny
PAGE THE True story Of the Her
oine Of. Two Divorces WI hose first
Husband Killed Himself After She
Kan Away With Another Woman's
Husband.
Page so. O. Mcintyre. in Humor-
ous Vein. Tells OF the Thrills lie
Had When lie saw His Wife Rid
ing nm Elephant In u Circus Parade
Page s-tbc Martin Writss on Topics
o. tn Day"
PART SIN.
RotoEraxurr section.
Page IA Page of Interesting Ne
braska scenes.
Pages and S-Miscellaneous fie-
tures.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Jewish Welfare
FederationH Heads
Sued for $4,000
Mrs. Dora Simberg Alleges
Money Was Taken From
Home While She Was Con-
fined in Hospital.

Mrs Dora Lena Simberg, 80year-
old charity ward. in whose home sev-
eral thousands of dollars were found
while she was a patient in a hospi-
tai here. filed suit yesterday In dis
trict court to recover the money,
which she estimated at between s14,-
600 and $4,000.
Her attorney, John o. Yeiser. sr.,
named the defendants as Samuel II.
schaefer. DR.. Phillip Sher. Morris
Levy. Henry Monsky. DIR. A. Green.
berg and Mrs. B. A. Simon. All Of
them are leaders In the Jewish Wei
fare federation here.
Mr.. Monsky. speaking for the de.
PENDANTS, said ss.0s7.53 was found in
the home and the search was in.
stituted following request made
by Mrs. Simberg to one of the women
charity workers who called on her
while she was confined in a hospI.
tai
Money in Milk Can.
The money was secreted in a 20
gallon milk can and other recepta-
bles." read the Yeiser petition.
THE gold was wrapped in a signal
flag and the rest OF the money was
In $50 bills. hidden about the house.
''She felt safe about leaving the
money in tthe house because she was
the only one who knew about it,
said Yeiser.
Yeiser said the woman accepted aid
from the Jewish Welfare federation
following her husbands death because
she did not want anyone to know that
she had the money.
In March. 1923. she accidentally
scalded herself and was taken to
hospital the petition stated. while
in the hospital her home was entered
and the money confiscated."
Helped Is Years.
Mrs. Simberg and her husband
were supported by the Jewish Wei
fare federation for from 10 to Is
years" said Mr.. Monsky. The Jewish
Welfare federation. during the greater
portion of this period. upon the fraud.
ulent misrepresentation made by Mr..
simbesg. prior to his death. and Mrs.
simberg. that they were penniless.
Turn to Page Two, Column Two.)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Tornado Sweeps
Tennessee Town
Three Injured and Scores
Made Homeless-Powder
Plant Damaged.

Nashville, Tenn, May 12.-One man
may die, two are less seriously injur-
ed and a score of persons are home
less as a result of a tornado which
struck Edenwold, a small town five
miles from here, this afternoon and
swept on with full force TO the former
Old Hickory Powder plant, two miles
ahead. The total damage is esti-
mated at 100000
Greatest damage was done at Old
Hickory, formerly the largest powder
plant in the world where % sections
or powder storage buildings were de
stroyed and 5000 900 pounds Of pow
der exposed. possibly beyond recovery.
At Edenwold six homes two
stores. a school house and the post
office were wrecked. the Louisville
and Nashville station was unroofed
and barns were blown down.
Witnesses said the tornado came
with APPARENTLY less than minutes
warning and within another moment
had passed through the village, de-
molishing buildings and subsequently,
strikin the government powder plant.
The velocity Of the wind was said TO
have been 100 miles an hour.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Fort Worth Block Burns:
Three Firemen Injured

Fort Worth. Tex. May ts.-F,ire
and Police Commissioner John Alder
man and two firemen were injured
tonight when flames wiped out an
entire block in the business district.
the main buildings Of which were
occupied by the Gabert garage The
loss Is estimated az $3.50 0o0 TO Ss0e.-
GOO.
The northwest residential section Of
the city Tor a time was Threatened
because ~ the strong Wind. Tie
fire started on the second roor If the
garaCe
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13

across the room 10 the nearest win
dow overlooking Central park, try
ing. as he went. TO ascertain with
sidelong glance whether or not An.
thony van Cortland, his employer,
was as utterly hors de combat "a the
II guests. Yes. so far as he could
Judge. van Cortland's plight was IN
no wise less discrcditahle than that
ot any OF his friends. Indeed. the
host was stretched on his back on
the hearth rug In front of a nre'
place which stood between the two
northerly windows.
So the butler raised the blind and
opened tho window both above and
below. He Ind closed the door when
he entered the room. Hence. there
VAS not pronounced draught, hut
the thrush Of air was nevertheless
wholesome and effective. lie went 60
the second, or center window. hut
Was brought up with distinct shock.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
If you like The Bee, tell
your neighbors about it.

drunk. all of 'em. And, oh, the smelll
Like passin' a corner saloon In Sew
enth avenue on Saturday night be
fore prohibition
well, WELL" said the butler. III
just go an see what the trouble is."
Better ring up the fire station, an
get 'em to lend you n hose snorted
the parlor maid.
The man turned on the stairs. APP
parently wishing to say something.
But he repressed the words. whatever
they might have been. Repression
was habit he had cultivated of late
years. He walked on, treading with
the remarkable llghtness of step often
found In big, heavy men.
+ The house was "A Fifth avenue man.
sion but not typioally so. since its
architecture WAS simple and pleasing
1t stood Oh the south corner OF a
cross tcwn street not far above the
rosi~ entrance 10 Central parb- AL
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Five Taken i'm Raid Held on
$3.50 Bond Each by New Rule

on a complaint of disorderllness
Detectives English and Ryan raided
house at 2240 North Thirteenth
street last night. Ida Payne Was
charged with keeping a common and
ill.governed house Two other women
aud two men were arrested as in.
Under n ruling Of Police Commits
Undtr a ruling of Police Commits.
sioner Butler they We're held for re
lease on $3.50 bond The commission.
er made the ruling applicable to all
persons arrested ON similar charges.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Author of ''Poison Pen
Letters Is Mystery

New York. May 12.-District At
iorney Banton admitted today that he
did not know the identity of the au-
thor OF obscene poison pen" letters
which have been sent through the
mails to No socially prominent per
sons here and in other eastern cities.
I'VE do not know yet who wrote
the letters or who mailed them,' he
said after a conference with Nathan
Burkan. counsel for George Maxwell,
leader In social and musical spheres.
Indicted by the grand jury charged
with. sending the letters.
Mr. Maxwell, II was said in ca.
bic dispatch to the New York World,
Will sail from Londen next Thursday
rather than face possibility of extra
dition proceedings.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13

OF electric lights shone through a
nlight haze OF tobacco smoke Mostly
lying on the fioor--thrce being
nprDwled awSwardly across long
ulaing room tableware 10 young
men. all in evening dress all nppar.
emily sodden with alcohol, and quite
insensihle.
Neither the pnrlor maids glimpse
OF this disreputable gathering nor her
scornfu description of IL prevented
the butler from being surprised and
slightly alarmed, Never before had
tho members of the glngularly named
Ace club lndulged In such an orgy. He
knew Mt once that something out OF
the common had happened Being n
butler his FIRST thought flew To the
quality af liquor the revclers had i'm
hihed. but. unless some unCAnnY
chance had interviewed that question
could not arise, as every bottle on
the table came tentn one OF the best
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13

In large glass bowl. nearly iilled
with water. and standing on a high
hut marrow round table, was a plump
goldfish floating on its h0ck-qnite
dead
The butler uttered a most un.hutler.
like oppression. This little creature
had been his pet FOR many months.
Mechanically his hand went To a
pocket I'm the loose Jacket ho WorC
at that hour 81 the day lie brought
forth paper bag OF ant eggs with
which he was wont te feed his tiny
friend which should nov be dartinE
In mctoorio nlRht up and down ana
around the basin in anticipat tian Of
a speedy meal Rut never again would
thossa opal hues nash from the lri'
descent hodv. Il was lNiag motionless.
upside down on the surface OF the
water.
"You poor wce ,hingt said the n4an,
You poor, harmless. wee thing
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Ruhr,Court
League U.S..
Problems
Americans to Be Called to Set.
tie European Tangle When
Right Time Comes,
Observer Says.
Issues Closely Related
By MARK SULLIVAN.

Washington, May 12.-Before be-
ginning a period in which America :
problem in Europe will be treated
from the point of view of being on
the ground here in Europe. 1t may
he illuminating to clear the ground
by outlining these problems as tney
now stand, from the point of view OF
America.
The principal European problems
Of the American government are at
this moment resolved into three, each
more or less distinct from the other'
In to the beginning of the year they
were looked upon as one. But with
the French invasion of the Ruhr that
and the associated matter of German
reparations became a separate prob
lem. BY the dissertation of this prob
lem the matter of the league OF ma
tions became a separate one. A lit
tie later, with Harding's proposal
that America should join the world
court, there arose third question
which. although many democrats
want to tie it up to the league of
nations. viii N't'N
i'm the final evolution as a third and
distinct issue.
Considering first, for convenience,
and also because the processes of its
solution are more immediate, the
presence of the French in the Ruhr
and the associated problem of Ger
man reparations.-
In this field we may start with an
axiom. That axiom is that the fixing
OF the amount of the German repara-
tions as a definite sum-instead of
the indeterminate sum which the
Paris peace conference left it-must
be the first step toward economic sta
bility in the world Until the amount
Germany must pay is determined, and
until Germany accepts the obligation
'tTurn 10 Page Eight, Column Three)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
PERIL "A Thrilling Story of Love and Mys BIZ Louis Tracy

Lifting il with tenderness he
knew to be ef no avail. he tried 10
restore vitality by the warmth Of his
fingers. The least wriggle would have
brought hope. But tne FISH was dead
without any manner of doubt. had
probably been dead sofsse hoNfs. lie
put It hack in the water. some drops
fell on the paper has. and a Shower
Of ant eggs Streamed onto the carpet
Again the butler nut;erSd an oath.
lie glanced anErily at the - pr,eStrate
men. ana WIS tempted 70 arouse them
by no gcntie means. But his sehit ~
sefeestraint came - his sd. He
placed the package GA the tshle and
raised that Kind as vel.
lilo WAS about 90 open the Window
slsa when. oug ~ the TAFT " his eye
rs L were. he noticed a peculiar ex-
Preston on hts employer : face. lie
described Il Afterwards as "a wsxy
erurH te rsxe kixV. csiumn One,
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Boy Riding Coaster Is
Injured by Automobile

Walter johnson, 715 South Thirty
first street, was run down and severe
ly bruised last night by an auto
mobile driven by w VI. Wilson. 1884
South Thirty.fifst street. as Thirty
first and Jackson streets.
Wilson told the police he did not see
the boy, who was riding on a coaster
Walter was taken to Nicholas Sem
hospital. lie later was removed to
hts home
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Turks at Peace Farley
Ask Police Protection

Lausanne. MAY i2.-The authorities
Of the canton II Naud. of which this
city Is the capital. are taking meas
ures 10 suppress any demonstrations
by the extremists in consequence OF
the assassination Of the soviet envoy
NoroxslSy.
a proclamation has been issued in.
terdleting all mass meetings i IN the
street or public squares and FER.
bidding any professions organized
with political Significance
Rumors of possible attempts on the
lives of the Turkish delegates by dis
contented Armenians and Greeks to-
day caused the Angora representatives
TO request additional police protection.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
CHAPTER /.
What the Butler Found.

Marie, the parlor maid, tossed her
head Indignantly. She jerked thumb
toward the stairs and the upper re-
gions OF the house generally.
"A nice lott" she cried. Not one
of 'em gone home. This joint amt a
fit place for decent girl. I'll beat
1t at the end OF the MONTH
The butler locke dpuzzled. lie was,
as all buffers should be. tall, portly,
bald headed and English. 1t is almost
impossible to imagine an American
butler. He glanced up the stairs. as
though expecting the comparative
gloom of the hallway landing to yield
some sort of confirmation or denial
OF the girl's statement.
sure he inquired
fOf course. I'm sure. Indeed, Ma.
RI was vehemently so. Didn't I
rsek In when / KEN down? Dead
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Lincoln Woman Named Head
of State History Teachers

Lincoln, May 12.--Iaura u, Pfeif.
for, associate professor Of European
history mt the University Of Nebraska.
was elected president of the State His.
tory Teachers association al the clos.
Ing session here today
Prof. J. l.. Taylor Of Doane college.
Crete. was elected vice president and
Margaret Davis OF the Lincoln High
school. seeretary-treasurer.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
One Killed, Two Injured
When Motor Cars Collide

Stevens Point. Wis. May 12.-Gay-
lord c. MacNish was killed and two
men and two young women students
at the state Normal school here were
injured when an automobile driven
by MacNish collided with that OF
Charles Worth tonight
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
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Stir Omaha
Ministers, Club Women and
Others Condemn Judge
Wappich for Practices
in Police Court.
One Body Defends Him

Official, professional and ministerial
Omaha stood agog yesterday over the
charges made by a Womens Christian
Temperance union committee against
the alleged methods OF Municipal
Judge W. F. Wappich in central
police court.
Members OF the clergy who were
interviewed were firmly opposed to
9jazzing up Justice with witticisms.
either clever or of the coarse" variety
described by the committee.
City commissioners were somewhat
inclined to take the matter lightly
one of them declaring that Judge
Wappich is quite a 'kidder."
Committee Supported.
Women prominent in club circles
generally hesitated to commit them
selves. although several expressed
confidence in the veracity of the
members of the committee.
In the meantime the Women's
Christian Temperance union shows
nO luCllHdllOn " dnoN lHe iHdllfi "
drop.
The organization is solidly behind
the committee and its report" said
Or. Jennie Callfas. president of the
union. "The women on the committee
are above reproach. The remarks
they say Judge Wappich made are
perfectly awful. and | don't consider
10
fit TO be a judge.
Before making its report the com
mittee had legal advice. and its in
vestigation will not have been in vain,
for the members know what steps may
be taken. There is a special meeting
OF the union called for Tuesday after
noon. at which time the report Will be
considered. resolutions prepared and
further action planned.
Judge Defends Self
Judge Wappich vigorously defended
himself against the charges, declaring
the women were simply shocked at
the police court environment. and
that the language is quite dignified.
The judge found support in the Ne
braska Progressive club. members Of
which met Friday night, after the
charges had been made public. A
committee made up OF Sam klaver. j.
Alprin. ID. l.. Smernoff and J. Gar
finkle. appointed to investigate. re-
ported that Judge Wappich's methods
are above reproach and that he Is the
sort Of a judge needed IN a police
court.
The report made by the in 1stigat-
ing committee. charges Judge Wap-
pich with dlsrespeet Tor national and
state laws; undue levity I'm his com
ment on the cases before him laxity in
tae discharge OF his duties; pronuncia-
tor Of inaccurate and unwarranted
decisions: utterance Of coarse. ungen-
tlernaniy and un.American remarks
and failure 10 give careful eonsidera-
ton OF evidence.
Without knowing the circum.
stances first hand | would hesitate TO
make a statement. said Mrs. H.. c.
sumney. prominent suffrage and Wo-
mans club worker "Of course l know
the women on the committee and ]
con sider them OF the hlgnesl type,
but. then things sound differently to
other people"
Investigator Lauded.
Il scarcely know Judge Wappich.
but | have the greatest confidence In
the Judgment OF Mrs. w. I. Graham,
who is one member OF the women
committee with whom have worked
Turn TO Page Four. Column one.)
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Johnson Is
in
llth Round
Former Champion of World
Defeats Young Iowan After
Desperate Battle-Youih
on Floor at Bell.
Omahan Defeats Reisch
RESULTS OF FIGHTS.
jess Willard knocked out Floyd

jess Willard knocked out Floyd
Johnson i'm 11fh round.
Louis Firpo knocked out Jaek
MeAuliffe II, third round.
Jack Renault won from Fred
Fulton, fourth round
Harry Drake won decision over
Joe McCann, end fourth round.
Tiny Jim Herman knocked out
81 Reich, sixth round.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
Convicted of Murder.

Chicago. May is--Arthur fanster
was found guilty by a Jury tonight OF
the death II Mrs. Kate NJ. Trosteil and
his punishment WAS fixed AZ death.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
The Weather

Tor - hours ending =. m. May L.
i92a Temperature
Highest, 5St lowest. az mean. -;
nominal 81
Total excess since January /. tet
Relative Humidity Percentage.
"a m, 90. noon. 81 z =. m. 80.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13
WEATnEr FORECAST

observation-disclosures Sunday or sunday
night. somewhat warmer. Monday, partly
cloudy and cooler.
Iowa--Fair and somewhat warmer Sun
day; Monday probably showers. d.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-05-13

Il scarcely know Judge Nappich.
but | have the greatest confidence in
the judgment OF Mrs. w. 7. Graham,
who Is one member OF the women 3
Committee with whom | have worked"
Turn To Page Four. Column one)
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-07-06

a, the Presbyterian church.
]. f. Schmidt left the forepart o
last week for Salt Lake City, later go
ing on to Illinois.
The Rebekahs had initiation cere
monies last Tuesday evening, followed
by refreshments of ice cream. cake and
coffee.
The Parma baseball team will go to
Emmett to cross bats with the EN-
nett team on the Fourth.
Mrs. A. A. Baker came down from
Boise last Tuesday to attend to bust
ness matters.
Misses Leila McCreight and Ruth
Rice have returned home from the
University OF Oregon at Eugene and
will spend their summer vacation here
at their respective homes.
Everett Allen. who has been visit
ing at the home of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. +. +. Allen. returned to
Norris. Mont, last week. where he is
employed by the Montana Power
Company.