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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Will Probe
c argos S
of Bribery
Probe Ordered as Result OF
Evidence Given by Chicago
Grand Jury Indicting
Colonel Forbes.
Names Still Withheld

Washington, March 4.-President
Coolidge tonight ordered an immedi-
ate grand jury Investigation OF
charges that two members of con.
gress had accepted bribes to obtain
paroles and pardons for persons con-
victed of crime.
The announcement given out by
C. Bascom Slemp, secretary to the
president, follows:
1.-THE president, Immediately on
noting tha evidence before the grand
jury at Chicago implicated two mem.
becs of congress. gave immediate In
structions to Seymour. acting attor.
ney general, and reiterated the in
structions again this evening to Sey-
mour that prompt and immediate
steps be taken to place the evidence
before a grand jury and that he pro-
oeed with every diligence in the
prosecution of the cases.
A grand jury is expected to be con-
vened here shortly to go into the
charges against the congressman.
Their identity has not been made
known, even to congressional leaders,
although 1t has been established that
they are members Of the house.
Daugherty Testified.
1t also was disclosed today that
while in Chicago last week Attorney
General Daugherty appeared before
the grand jury investigating veterans
bureau affairs to submit evidence re-
earding the activities of the two con-
gressmen.
Coincident with an announcement
today by the senate veterans coin-
mittee that it would pursue a hands.
off policy in the matter, Representa-
tive Garrett, the democratic leader
introduced resolution calling for the
appointment of house committee to
establish whether the persons men,
We're members of the house and
whether there was any ground for
the charges against them.
The resolution went to the rules
committee of which Garrett Is a
member. lie announced he would
press for action on it, although he
did not desire to embarrass any in
vestigation that might .be conducted
here by a grand jury.
Information Conflicting.
In a statement issued after he had
introduced his resolution, Garrett
said
1T Is felt that if those referred 10
are members of the house, it is the
first duty of the house to ascertain
the facts and take whatever action In
the way of house cleaning Is neces
sary to preserve the confidence OF
the people in that body"
In announcing the decision OF the
senate veterans committee not TO &c
into the charges involving the two
house members. Chairman Reed de
clared that information furnished
him showed the matter was one for
prompt prosecution, not investigation
He made this statement after q
with conference John w. II. Grim
government counsel in the veterans
bureau case, who Is understood to
have informed the committee chair
man that the activities of the two
house members had no relation what
ever to affairs of the bureau.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Fall From Roof Causes
Death of Madison Pioneer

Madison, Neb., March 3.-Gustave
Teske, G2. an old resident of Madison
county, died at his home here Sat
urday. Mr.. Teske was born in Ger
many and came to this county soon
after. He married Miss Sadie
Schmedeeke at Columbus in 1891 and
three children survive the death OF
their father, Carl, who lives In
Oregon; Herman In Norfolk and Wal
ter in Platte Center. His wife also
survives him as does a sister. Mrs.
c. C. McAllister Of this city.
His death came as the result OF
a fall a short time ago when he
climbed to the roof of his house to
fix the chimney and rell. He lay for
gome time In the cold and never re-
covered from the exposure.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Welter's Fate
in Jury's Hands
Alleged Accomplice in Nc
Ardle Staying Sits Like
Craven Image.

While Mrs William Welter Eep'
silently into her handkerchief, closing
arguments were made Tuesday morn
ing to the jury in district court at the
trial of her husband for the murder
of Henry McArdle. whose eharrec
body was found in a strawstack in
Sarpy county the morning OF Novem
Der "a. The case was submitted tc
the jury at 1915.
Welter has sat like a craven image
all through the week OF trial. scarce
ly moving a muscle. He was not put
on the stand.
Griffin Twisted
Principal witness in his favor was
James Griffin. found guilty OF man
slaughter two weeks ago after tria
for the murder Of McArdle. Griffin's
testimony differed in several places
from his story given at his OWL
trial.
"Griffin's story Is impossible IN &
hundred places" exclaimed Count,
Attorney Henry Beal in his argument
referring 10 statement by counse
t0t lttC QtAtitct AAAdA SUI
Is not improbable"
That statement by the defense /.
an insult TO your intelligence" de
clared Beal.
Boy" Defense
And he continued. pointing a
Welter. don't be taken in by tn,
boy stuff defense attorneys hav,
been pulling. Welter is no boy. II,
has arrived at the age when he mus
stand responsible. The defense woult
have you believe he was a mere coun
try lad, trimmed by city slickers. Bu
IL was Welter who. according TO tn.
evidence. helped get together thi,
gang"
Judge Fitzgerald, in his instruc
tons. pointed out again that the jur,
can bring in verdict Of murder II
the first or second degree or man
| slaughter or acquittal.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
David City Man, 80,
Has 18th Birthda,

David City. Neb., March &C. Ell,
Ter. senior member of the firm of
Eller Fl Son of David City. celebrated
his 10th birthday anniversary on
Friday, February 29, at his home
when his friends gave him a con-
graduation and flower shower as a
token of the so years he has lived.
Mr.. Eller is able to be at his place
of business each day. "A family din
ner was served at the home on Fri
day night, at which Troy Eller and
family, Julian Buckley and family
and Mrs. e. G.. Sherburne OF Cam
bridge were present.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
The Day in
Washington

The house ordered as1 investtga-
tiou OF the shipping board.
A batch Of light wine and beer
bills were introduced In the house.
The house began consideration Of
the bill to lease Muscle Shoals to
Henry Ford. s.t..t-
A dispute In the tariff commits
sion held up the commissions re-
port on wheat duties.
President Coolidge reAffirUled his
adherence to principles Of the Mel
lon tax plan.
Joseph c. Grew. minister to Swift
xerland, was nominated to be un.
dersecretary Of state.
The text Of the ship liquor treaty
between the United States and
Great Britain was made public.
The exservice mems anti-bonus
league was attacked during hear
ings on a soldiers bonus bin in
the house.
Modification Of the l. c. c. or
der for automatic train control de-
vices was asked by 80 first class
railroads.
An investigation Of charges that
two members Of congress had ac-
cepted money in connection with
paroles and pardons was asked by
Representative Garrett. Tennessee,
the democratic leader.
Attorney General Daugherty's q
counsel were furnished = letter by
the senate investigating commit
tee outlining their privileges in the
Daugherty inquiry.
Samuel knight. San Francisco,
was nuominated as special govern.
merit counsel to test Standard Oil.
company Of California. oil land
titles.
william j. Burns told the senate
oil committee that Edward b. Nc.
Lem Is ON the Department Of Jus.
tice rolls as . dollar.a-yexr mem.
Der Of the bureau Of investigation
Senator Walsh. democrat, Mon
tana. laid before the oil committee
correspondence showing that Il. L.
Doheny sought last December "a
interest him in an oil enterprise
and that he refused to enter any
venture that might make him ap.
pear In a wrong light In view OF
his official position.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Shickley Pioneer Buried.

Geneva. Neb., March &.--The funer-
al OF John l.. Williams. ss. was held
at the Methodist church. Mr.. WI.
llams resided on a farm near Shickley
from 1872 until 1909, when he came
TO Geneva. His wife died here In
1914.
He Is survived by six sons and two
daughters. One daughter. Mrs. Ar.
villa Rrundage. and son. Fred WI.
liams. reside in Geneva.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Oshkosh Village Officer
Would Ban 'Howler' Radio

Lincoln. March 4.--Village Trustee
A. D. Riddell OF Oshkosh has written
the state legal department inquiring
whether an ordinance prohibiting the
sale OF "howler sets" for radio ap-
paratus would be legal. Assistant
Attorney General bort has answered
that villages have the right to pro-
hibit nuisances, but the question
whether the sale or use of "howler
sets" constitutes n nuisance would
have to be decided In the courts.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Brewery Ordered DESTROYED.

Chicago. March 4.-united States
District Attorney Edwin A. Olson to-
day delivered TO Marshal Robert Levy
a court order for the destruction OF
the equipment. machinery and plant
of the Elgin Ice and Beverage com.
pany. The plant IL valued at more
than 5000, 900. Similar orders against
IA other breweries In northern iii.
nois now closed by injunction will be
sought. Olson announced.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Women's Gym Class Formed

A class of go women and girls are
enrolled in n gymnasium class which
met last week for the first time in
the high school building In David
City. The class Is under the direc
tion OF Mrs. Frank Mizera, wife OF
the county attorney. The officers
of the organization are Ada Newans
president; Vivian Dee, secretary
and Mrs. r. X. Hansen, treasurer.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Community Club at Galloway

CaI1aWaY, Neb., Mnrch s.-The
annual meeting of the Galloway
Community club VIII he held Friday.
a banquet similar TO tho one held
last year will be served
The pupils Of the Galloway llieh
school are prscticing for the annual
deelamatory contest. April
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Britain Plans to Link
All Possessions Together

London. March 4.-Great Britain is
going to build wireless station and
lay down cable lines In the near fu
ture In it's possessions fringing the
Caribbean sea In order To link them
together and with the mother coun'
try to prevent the imperial comhina.
tions from falling into the hands OF
foreigners I'm case the private Ameri-
can negotiations for purchasing the
present French cables In the West In
dies are consummated.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Hebron Adopts Uniform
Flag Decpration system

Hebron. Neb.. March 4.-IIebron
business men have completed arrange
ments for uniform flag decorations to
he placed in front OF each business
house. About so business men have
adopted the new system and II In ex.
pected TO be installed within a month
The flags are Axe feet. mounted on n
ls-foot wooden staffs. The Hebron
American Legion post has been active
In securing the system.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Students Invite Gage
County To Attend Play

Wymore. Neh. March 4-The Y.
W. {. A. student body OF the wyniore
High school will give play entitled.
"Springtime, at the Lyric iheater
Thursday and Friday. Twenty-Five
Of the hish school students make up
the cast. \ booster motor trop to
al ltowns in southern Gaze county
I'm the interest Of attendance 10 ihs
play has been made by students.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Geneva Dchaters Win.

Geneva. Neb.. March 4.-The local
high school debaters won decision
from Clay Center in their arguments
for tho negative of the question:
Resolved. That the Immigration
Laws Should BE Further Restricted y
Members of the Geneva team are
Howard Hamilton, Roland prepst
and John GewackA
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Legislative Candidates
File i'm Two Districts

Lincoln. March 4.-The following
legislative filings. all for the lower
house. were made Tuesday:
John s. Wise. Hamlet, Eighty
eighth district, republican. refiled.
s. NJ. kinsinger. Hayes Center.
Eighty eighth district, democrat: W.
'. Votaw. haywood. Mighty sixth
district. republican.
James II. II. Hewett Of Alliance
filed for district judge In the Six.
teenth district.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Four Wolves Shot
in Drive Near Leigh

Columbus. Neh.. March -Four
wolves Mere shot In a wolf,drive held
In the i.eigh .ncighborhooa. About
500 men took part IN the drive form.
ms IN lines -four ami GIvN mites Ia
length. one animal escaped
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05

Beatriec-Mrs. Mabel Langley. 40.
n resident Of Beatrice. passed away
at Minneapolis. MINI. where she had
gone for treat~,ert She is survived
by her husband, O. u, Langley, and
four children.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
Four Farms Bring Over
$500, Cash, Per Acre

Newman Grove. Neb.. March A.
Four we'll improved farms close to
Newman Grove were sold last week
for cash. The lowest priced farm
brought 1925 per acre and the high
est farm sold for S275 an acre.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
The Weather

ernpesature-Rikhess. se. lowest. 81
i-ean Se normal s.. total excess
Precipitation, Inches and HanaredtAs-
fota4 % total since January !. i.sst
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05

was doing preliminary spring train.
ing. Congressman Nicholas Long,
worth Of Ohio. is author Of the In
come tax reduction bill as finally
passed by the house. Governor Alex
j. Groesbeck Of Michigan, was sum.
moned to Washington for a con-
ference with President Coolidge
the inference being that he was TO
be offered the post OF attorney
general when Daugherty resigns.
Senator william Marconi has an
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-03-05
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

II you would know the value oil
money, try to borrow some.
Buy what thou hast no need oil. ana
ere long thou wilt sell thy neees-
saries.-Benjamin Franklin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

o. rear Uhesls. A brake cot 81
adjustment Eill cause q skid that
mag b. serious.
Don't forget 20 have the Oh IN
the transmission and rear end
changed 70 lighter grade during
tho cold months.
Don't let your car stand Ions,
without having the battery checlsfb
and keep your caTburstor ad5uE'hd
70 winter conditions
Don't above all. forget 20 chfbgs
on frequently. II may save ybu a
big repair bin az a later date''t
~ these simple rules are fc flowed,
Snow says. the average motto Sist viii
have little trouble keeping his car
during al Of the cold MOI Ltha.
Don't depend On The L/destrian 70
keep out o. your vhy-do your
share by having yolr car under
control.
Don't have your mutfer cot out
E=IsHfr1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
MORE our HERE
THO, PYKE
Pyke Johnson Says AutoiStS
Drive % Days a Year

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-Tho en-
iiro timo tho average motorist Is
NJ his wheel II only e days and (
hours IN yearl
Pykc Johnson. Washington repre-
sentative Of tho National Automobile
Chamber Of Commerce, has figured
Il all out Ho told this 10 the
Hoover Safety conference which Is
In session here
Johnson's figure Of course implies
consecutive driving on thp part OF
tho average motorist. Ho brrivcs at
this estimate in the following way
Read tho spoedomercr TO set the
total miles travelled, In Johnson's
case for ono year. Divide by 20, as
Stunning that 20 is tho average speed
per hour. This gives tho number
OF hours spent NJ tho wheel in &C
tual driving. For tho number OF
days, divide by ~.
Average annual mileage, says
Johnson. n 10000. Divided by 20,
ha gets GOO motoring hours, or "a
days and four hours OF consecutive
motoring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
CHEVROLETS IN
new HOME
Located at Broadway and E.
Pike ST., ION the Row"

WITH a new talss homo IN the
w heart o., scattis'a automoblls
district occupying three floors and
a basement. tho Central Chevrolet,
Inc. n ready for business a, Broad
way and r Pike ~. In tho strue-
turs formerly occupied BY tho Cga-
tFal Ford agency The chovrols,
company also opened a bcrvieo and
parts department this pas, week a,
1890 broadway, half a block away.
Removal 10 tho larger quarters
was made because of greatly In.
creased business. according TO q. W
Thompson. yieo president and man
aEcr.
Ths building has been rcdocornisd
and newly arranged for tho office
staff and ~ under supervision Of
Clyde sauvo.
In moving 20 the new building
tho officials Of tho Chevrolet orgRni-
zhtion announced Inauguration Of
new sales campaign, giving puT.
chaacrs "a months time for pap
mcnta
In line with the sales progress
tho Central Chevrolet. Inc, hni
opened tho new stock and ucryic,
station with ono Of tho best nr.
rnngomonts md parts stocks in th'
Northwest. Il Is claimed. II covers
o ground area Of 10000 square feet
All Chevrolet cars arc tested un'
der q roof instead Of tho usual oper
air BervIclng departments Tho sery'
ice department 80 under tho man
agemcnt Of NJ. +. Brady. and A. c
C'Curly'O Waters has charge Of thu
$50. 900 parts stock.
Additional Chevrolet equipment
has been Installed and repair wori
is done on fiat ratio.
Officials include Mr. Thompson
and It. A. Davis, president. and Z
II. Kurz, vice president and man
aver OF tho Wcstinkc Chevrolet Co.
the downtown branch Of tho big or
ganlzation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

Don't have your mutrer cot out
when driving.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
"Cannonball" Baker Is
Leader in First Round
Pilots Jewett in Practice Circuit for
New Turkey Day" Classic

the srIrit q actual contest aud
sporismanship viii be- inicctcd into
lhr Ascot road race, and h. spau,
sons bvuUyo that the atmosphere
ana scenes % the Ola Vanderbilt
sun EluH. santa M0nlCa. sayan.
nah ana Grand pFlsn road mca days
Vii. NOT only ho revived but actually
uuiI0Ht
Tho ara pin ~ run over a mil,
and dale course. five miles around,
with many steep grades ana sharp
turns Tho distaner % the contest
wU 10 go miles About four
minis 20 the course win 10 IN plain
view from the permanent seating
stands 20 Ascot speedway, which
track viii form q portion % tha
course,
Tao winner % the race win re-.
rriyo $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
JUST IN CASE YOU
HAVE AN ACCIDENT
ON THE NEXT TRIP

TiE following first AID" sugEos
i UHns ure applicable 20 the most
common forms Of accident. A. Il O.
ur duty I'd wen enc "a know what
io DO Tor The injured. you should
study these rules carefully.
bruises and Burns Cover with
any kind % clean grease or Oh; wrap
parts with cloth 20 keep out tho air
Cuts-Clean out tho cut with
strong warm salJ water 10 which has
been adICd a drop or two % carbolic
acid. draw odgps together with strips
Of plaster: bind with a clean handago
,Dtslocali0n Don't attempt % 90,
ilslocatei parts; send FOR the doctor
Place part In position easiest 20 sur
ierrsF. apply wet cloths.
Electric Shock - Apply cola "a
head. mustard plaster 90 back 81
neck and another over heart, wrap
patient IN warm blanket ana resort
10 artificial respiration.
Foreign Bodies in Ear-syFluHs
with plain warm water. II an insect,
| lgt patient be down on opposite side
and an tEs ear with warm water
Tho insect win float out.
Foreign Bodies In Eyc-pull down
oyelid; search out tho object and 70
move {, with tho cornor Of a finr
handkerchief. or with a ilttio brush
made hy Wrapping tho poiut % q
toothpick with absorbent cotton.
Fracture Place patient In reclin
Ing position. bind limb IN pieces Of
thin board made wet with nruica o,
salt water until the doctor arrives
Sprnins Perfect rest Apply ics
water cloth 70 Joint; finally uss gen
to motion and ilnimcnts 20 prevent
I stiffness Automobile Digest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
CARE IS NEEDED
THIS SEASON
Winter Driving Calls for
Extra Driving WarineSs

HnOE-T"
~ That a. q word we an object
hearing and yui the motor car owner
who falls 10 heed the "d9H'tF n win.
ter uili have trouble
Gradually ths motoring public
has become accustomed ~ the needs
u winter driving but Tor the benefit
pf the majority ~ drivers who have
not experienced the Eintsr TROUBLES.
u. a.. Snow, chief engineer u the
yriie Motors corporation. Moline,
Illinois has prepared list u
"d0nrH" for winter motoring:
Don't forget 70 put az least g 30
plr cent alcohol solution On the rad.
at1r." d Aiu first warning
"pant neglect 90 provide chains
and where possible put them on an
four wheels.
Don't neglect 10 have the
braArs inspected 10 see that they
sak- evenly on either the front
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

Don't depend on your horn 70
clear your path.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

I os ANGELES. Nov, S-Offirial
II practice Uf entrants for the $50,
600 Ascot uoii cup rc1d race schci.
uled for THANKSGIVING day opcnot
November I. with "CaununIail'
Baker. noted tran. continental rr
ordbrrakcr ana stunt driver, 81
The wheel of hts Jewttt rlr, the
pilot % make the initial C.rcu.t %
tho course Thus, che ''hasS 90 "a.
turo" auto racing movement acilAh
lY mgterialirui.
Baker WAS awarded the coveted
80. / starting position and car
number ~ virtue - being tho nui
entrant 60 establish traiuins
camp on the course, Baker had
been lmpatirnly waiting for 10 days
fer tho sevUripE ~ thD sIken rure
stretched across the starting line 90
tha road
Closely following Baker. ~
he reared OVER tho five mile
route Was PRANK Ioel,hnrt h
a Dcusenhcrg stralEht.right rae
ing car. CHI Brrgrru, noted
French pilot. was third while
"Irs" Allen Of Chicago tnoling
n Chysier. wAs fourth In the
speed procession over tho Opeu.
ing lap.
With the closing OF nominations
txo weeks away. "a entries have a.
ready heen filed. with many Fac.
tories having siEnififa an intention
% entering one or more cars each.
Ascot officials prudlct On cntry list
or 80.
While the classification Of tho
race l. a free for.all. those Who
have studied and driven over
the course are almost unani-
nous In the declaration that a
srmlsiock car. ono OF the mod.
ern motors with quick aeccier'
alton. four-whcel brakes, Wrll
balanced and sturdy, viii cap
ture tifuhr honoTs over th6
special racing machines built
for board speedways which pro
vide no semblhnce Of the road
conditions met with BY pleasure
ears in regular service,
The Ascot road race has aroused
tho interest In automobile racing as
n sport instead % merely as q
spectacle. which has been laEgard
since the board tracks caused the
withdrawal from racing o. nutomo-
hlis manufacturer except two OF
three shops IN tho building Of
board track racing jobs on which
two ambitious manufacturers NJ
fixed their regular stock nams plate
and raced them over these artificial
race courses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
FINISH R0DEo BRIDGE;
ELIMINATES TOURING

Tho concrete bridge about rs
miles out OF Oakland toward Rodeo,
which has been under construction
FOR some time. Is now completed.
This bridge Is az the foot OF a long
grade and the detour has been the
cause OF many accidents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
NEW GERMAN AUTO
~ USES CRUDE OIL

IL s. reported iH L9Udon that IA
new German auiCm06Is has been
o. zurd which can be- Operated o.
crude IN ~ "a cost q 90 Centg PEI
100 miles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

Don't forget TO giyo warning OF
approach 10 pedestrians and riders
or drivers Of animals or vehicles be,
Ing overtaken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08

Don't allow a car 20 stand on
public street or highway unattended
without stopping motor and setting
brakes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-11-08
SIERRA HIGHWAY OPEN

Reports from Truekeo state that
the roads over Tho slcrrns ARE 10
open and cars can 30 thru without
difficulty.
Motorists however. arc advised
10 equip their cars with skid chains.
az many OF tho mountain grades ara
very EllppeTy.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-01-10

REPORT OF THE CONDITION on
First National Bank Of Bolt
at Belt, in the state Of Montana. At
the close Of business Dec. 81, 1928.