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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Students Spend Too
Much at Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. Dec. @.--compulsory
military education for students was con.
demned today in the report OF the Uni
verslty OF Wisconsin survey, conducted
oy William II. Allen of New York. THE
same time spent IN teaching the arts OF
peace and efficient citizenship would do
more to advance the interests OF Che
state" read the report.
Il was also urged that nonresidents OF
the state should not be encouraged to
come to the university, as their lavish
habits were declared 10 have bred ex-
travagance among other students. Tha
report recommended that no nonresident
student be permitted to spend more than
500 year on HIS expenses.
The report also criticised the university
for accepting aid from the Carnegie
foundation for Densloning instructors. Ac-
eeptance OF foundation help took away
from the univerrity's independence. the
report declared
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Declare Youth Slew
Missing Man to Get
His Team of Horses

NORTH PLATTE. Neb., Dec. 2o-The
mysterious Disappearance from near here
last August OF Vernon Connect. q young
man travelling through the country with
a team and covered wagon was cleared
today by signed statement secured
from Mr. and Mrs Charles Clayton. who
declare Connect was murdered by Roy
Roberts, son OF Mrs. Clayton by a for
mer marriage, and the body buried In a
place OF which they have no knowledge.
The motive for the crime. the claytons
aver, was 20 secure possession OF the
team OF valuable horses owned by the
traveller. Roberts was convict at the
state penitentiary and the alleged crime
was committed while he was out on pa
role. Later no was returned to the prison
for breaking HIS parole. He was brought
here two weeks ago and is now In the
county jail. AT the penltentlary, prior
TO being brought here. Roberts admitted
selling the Connect horses but said they
were delivered TO him by Clayton, whom
he accused OF the crime. For weeks there
has been an active search for tho body
OF Connect, who camo from the eastern
part OF the state. where he has influen-
tial connections.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Knife in Unframed
Hands in Hospitals
Is Surgeons Charge

DENVER. Dec TO- Resolutions deciar.
ing that UNFRAMED and incompetent
surgery Is carried on under the protection
Of q majority Of our American hospitals
with grave danger and detriment 20 a
vast number OF patients" were passed to-
day by the Western Surgical association
In the closing session OF the twenty-fourth
annual convention. In adopting the resoIu--
ton the members appointed a committee 20
confer with the directors OF the Carnegie
institute with a view Of bringing about
an Investigation OF ell hospitals in the
United States, so that the public and
professional conscience may be aroused
against these abuses"
Officers were elected as follows:
:, President, Or, j. Rllus, Indianapolis.
d lsat vice president DR. Van Buren.
sioux City; second vice president. d..
Sari Won Black, Jacksonville, Ill: Secres
Icy tfe-eiectedD, DIR, Arthur II Mann.
eainneapolisi executive committees DR. NJ
~. Grant, Denvcri DIR. M. L. Harris
oes Moines was selected as the con-
vention city for the 1875 meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Culls from the Wire

The wireless plant OF the United Fruit
company at New Orleans, having a range
OF 1900 miles and valued at S76.00O. was
destroyed by fire. .
primary wheat market in the world.
Prices climbed steadily all last week and
are higher than ever before. For blue
stem SLEW was offered and refused. the
mediate u dePiSsry' For For May ' the as Sskins
price Is N.S0.
Public requests OF upwards OF 500. 600
were made In the win Of the late Mary
Anna Draper, widow OF Prof. Henry
lie at New York, The will disposes Of an
estate estimated at more than u,0OO0OO.
Harvard university IL left $4,000 In mem
ory' OF her husband.
Joseph +. Smith. president Of the Nor
mon church. became the real head of the
entire sugar beet industry OF Utah and
adjoining states when AZ salt Lake City
he was elected president OF the Amalga-
mated Sugar company, the concern which
results from the consolidation OF the
Ahnalgamated Sugar company and the
Lewiston Sugar company,
Webers "Euryanthe was revived in
at the Metropolitan opera house Il had
not been heard since the season OF lSS7-SS.
Mines. Hempel and Ober, Miss Garrison
and Messrs. Sembach. Wen. Middleton
and Bloch were In the cast. Arturo Tos-
eaninl conducted. The revival was en-
Enthusiastically received,
Orders were given by which the ma
chinery OF the fremont and Suffolk cot
ton mills at Lowell. Mass. will be run
twenty-four hours a day beGinning Mon
day, This applies particularly to the
weaving department About 400 employees
will be hired upon the extra shift An
the coming year is given as the reason
for the increase ia production.
Rear Admiral Robert r. Peary, u. s. N,
retired. has submitted 70 the Aero Club
Of America, Il was announced AZ New
York. a plan 10 establish landing stations
for aeroplanes throughout the United
States. He and Edwin Gold have Offered
land owned by them in Maine and
Qeorgia, respectively. for use a. stations.
nautical map committee OF the club.
Eight thousand one hundred and sixty
dollars Of the Sia.660 obtained BY Frank q.
killed following his raid on two banks
last Thursday. was recovered by Cincin-
natl detectives. The remaining $500 Is
believed TO have been mailed 0y Hohl 20
L. g. Wright. Louisville, KY. All efforts
% locate this package OF money through
the postofiieea. however, have proved
Durpm wheat sold at u.s7 on the Du-
luth Board Of Trade the highest prtee
sprIns. an sdSanee of g cents since inc the the
middle % July last While this bulge has
been brought about BY export demand
through the war and the cutting off OF
supplies from Russia, statistics show that
- Increased consumption IN this country
has also been factor.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

When woman Is arrested for beine
drunk and disorderly or drunk and In
charge OF children. she win be detained
at the police station until sober. II she
IL wife Of soldier or sailor the sta
ton officer viii not proceed with the
charge, but win appeal to her better ma
ture. warn her Of the serious conse-
quences. including the loss Of the sep
aration allowance that must ensue IL she
persists in such irregularity OF conduct,
and urge upon her to prove herself wor-
thy OF the husband vino is fighting for
his country.
"A record will be kept of such admonl-
ton having been given.
Should the wife of a soldier or a
sailor be convicted by the court on a
drinking charge after previous warnings,
or Of immortality. or of other serious Of
lenses. the fact Of conviction will ne re-
ported
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Washington Affairs

An amendment 70 the immigration bill
70 exempt from the proposed llteracy test
for the next five years, Reigians seeking
a home In the United States was offered
by Senator williams.
The special board on coast defenses has
completed lie Inquiry and made a report
which will 80 10 Secretary Garrison. He
has not yet decided whether he viii make
Il the basis % the new estimates 10 con-
lenses.
The Federal Reserve Board Il an indie
pendent governmont body not under any
department according 10 an opinion bv
Secretary McAdo0. Thla opinion settles
the question much discussed In officlal
circles Of whether the board an any way
a subordinate % the Treasury dep9rt-
ment. The board Will have such a st3tus
AZ the lnteretote Commerce Commission
ana will he regarded rs a co-ordlhate
part Of the government
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

French.
PARIS. Dec. @.-Ths following official
communication was issued tonight By the
French war office:
'In Belgium. in the region Of stem
straete an attack by the enemy has been
repuleed and we have made sensible prog.
ress IN the neighborhood Of the Korteken
Inn.
The British troops have lost in the
vicinity OF Neuvo Chapelie several OF the
trenches which they captured yesterday.
In the meantime the indian corps has
advanced a few hundred meters toward
Richebourg LAvoue.
The enemy has displayed activity In
the direction OF Thiepval and Llhons. At
the latter place a detachment OF the
enemy was taken by surprise IN marching
column and literally moved down.
From the Disc TO the vosges there has
been no incident worth noting"
Russian.
PETROGRAD. Dec. 2O.-The following
official communication was issued tonight
from general headquarters;
On the right bank OF the vistula
north Poland there has been no change
An attempt by the enemy 10 proceed from
the right bank OF the vistula near
Dobreyn was repulsed by artillery fire.
The enemy has been compelled to evaou.
ate quickly an island In the vlstula which
ne had occupied. He had seized at this
point several pontoon bridges.
THE fighting on the Bzura river has
begun to develop. We have repulsed sew
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Wives of Men Fighting for
Britain Watched by Police

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.)
LONDON, Dec. s.-Police surveillance
OF the wives Of British soldiers and sail
ors receiving separation allowances
measure deemed necessary by the au-
thorities to prevent dissipation--has
caused a great hubbub throughout the
land. There have been editorial out
bursts on the subject for weeks. and the
end is not yet That a policeman should.
In effect. be the guardian of a patriot $
wife the papers have held TO be insult
ing.
There has now appeared a new ruling
by Sir Edward Henry. chief commissioner
OF the Metropolitan police In this be
decides not 10 send to local police dis
trcts In London the names Of wives re-
ceiving allowances as supplied him by the
war office. but at the same time he
specifies how the police shall handle
cases Of wives brought to their attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Official Reports from the Front
ShoU Changes in the Situation

erai German attacks in other regions. or
the left bank Of the Vlstula there have
been engagements only by advance
guards.
I'm West Galicia. on the left bank OF
the Dounactz. on the night OF December
1T-iS. we captured as many ss 1000 prison
ers belonging 20 German division which
already had been engaged in this region.
"A strong force from tho Przemysl gar
rison attempted to open the railway IN
the direction OF Biercza CsouthwesO. Our
troops are fighting here under favorable
conditions"
Austrian.
VIENNA, Dec. 2O.--Thc following Off
clal communication was Issued today:
our forces, which advanced beyond
the line from Krosno 20 zakilczyn. again
met with stubborn resistance yesterday.
Violent fighting is also proceeding on the
lower Dunajec (Galicia). The Russian
rear guards who had made dogged
stand on the western bank OF the river,
we're almost completely routed.
In south Poland fighting continued,
the enemy being routed. Our cavalry.
which on Thursday evening entered
Jendrzeiow. has reached the river Nida
Further north the Austro-German allies
have crossed the river Pilica.
From the carpathians there is no
news except OF minor engagements,
which are favorable to our troops.
From Przemysl our troops made
sontie without meeting serious resistance
and captured several hundred prison.
ers."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
California Boosters
Singing a New Song

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. eo.-'If you
are looking for a Job don't come to Cali
fornia."
This warning was issued here today by
the California commission on immigration
and housing.
The commission has concluded an ex-
haustive investigation of conditions Of
unemployed in this state. 1t found there
We're now In California thousands moro
men than jobs.
In special report to Governor johnson
the commission condemns the practice of
floating by which unemployed range
from one state to another and urges each
community to solve it's own problems.
The commissioner has completed plans
for registration OF unemployed in this
state ana announces that californians
VIII be given preference in the assign
ments Of available jobs. Those coming
in from other states will have to look out
for themselves.
Read the Tor Sale ads II you want
bargains OF the minute.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Warrants Of Over
Million Dollars
Against Nebraska
lFrOm ; staff corresponaent. }

LINCOLN, Dec. Especial. )--Accord-
ing 70 the report OF State Auditor W. b.
Howard 70 the governor there were out
standing warrants against ile state June
OF ti.l27 .SO26s. Warrants issued between
June I and November %. 1914. amounted
20 G.ua.nEe9 During the same period
there was paid out on these warrants
the sum OF a.S4i.2iG7 leaving outstand-
ing on November 30, ssoo,i77,o This in
Guides warrants OF every nature passing
throueh the hands of the auditor. The
lis. OF warrants outstanding and tho
funds in which they arr due are as fol-
lows:
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
BRITISH SHIPS SHELL
The GERMAN POSITIONS

DOVER, Dec. 3O,-Between Nieuport
and Middelkerlxe. the German positions
were heavily shelled by the British war
ships between Friday midnight and Z
o'clock Saturday morning. II Is said the
Germans replied at one point with twelve
inch naval guns
During the earlier stage OF the action
the German fire was heavy, but appar-
emily the guns were destroyed or with
drawn. as the reply early in the morn
ing was very light.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
GERMANS RENT ENGLISH ISLE
Lease of Sategic Point to TeutOn
Company for a Mere Song.
CAUSE OF MUCH AGITATION
PcssesHaon ia stopped az start of
war. but British RaiI at the
Laxity of Goverment in
Permitting Deal.

CCorrespondenoa OF The Associates Press
LONDON, Dec. lone OF the strangest
stories that has been given birth by tho
great war ID that OF the Island OF fferm.
tho leasing OF which to German COM
pany was recently discussed In the House
OF Commons. The lease has boon ter
minated and British troops are blileted
on the Island. but the question is still
being asked, why was England so lax as
TO rent for song an island larger than
Heligoland. within an hours stcamIng
OF English shores9
Herrn IL one OF the lesser channel islanda
and at one time supported a considerable
population. II Is e beautiful spot. with an
attractive shell beach. In 1889 Il was
leased by the crown for SO n year 10
the 'wcst Bank Lesnitz, Ltd.," which
In turilleased II 20 Prince Butcher Won
Wahistatt, a descendant OF tho Illustrious
Butcher OF Waterloo and himself a Ger
man. The prince and his family lived
quietly for years In tho manor house on
the island. mourning the great dlspleas-
ure OF those who sought TO rambie over
tho place by closing all save one narrow
pathway ON the beach. and plasterlng
about many warnlngs 10 trespassers.
children Bora There.
Children were born 10 the princess
there-she.is OF Tho Russian royal family
and one Of these. a boy, became a
naturalIked British subject. At no time
was the prince suspected OF using his
home In any operations against England;
but when tho war broke out the matter
became ono Of natural agitation. cul-
fninating In the home secretary being
asked for an explanation by Sir william
Bull e#8f
Tho explanation was brief. The govern
nent knew the name Of the German COM
pany holding the lease; II knew moreover
that the rent was about 5 shllllngs six
pence q week that steps had been taken
TO cancel this document; that for some
weeks British troops had been on the
island. Whether Prince Butcher and
family had moved from the manor house
was not made clear
The popular outory against the prince.
in the opinion Of tho London press gem
orally, ~ unjuHtified; but the Times re
marks rather saFcastlcaiiy that tho pub
lie might be told q little more about the
German company which was able 20 &C.
quire 50 chsaply 80 much good farm and
pasture land. together with numerous
cottages. not to mention tho manor house.
II also 10 pointed out that the island is
In tho heart Of the English channel; within
sight OF the coast Of France. about
seventy miles from Portland and forty
from cherbourg. Il could be used as
submarine base. though nothing OF the
Kind appears to have been attempted.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Burke Fl. Sinclaire Is
Made Governors Aide

SHERIDAN. wye. Dec. so.-tspeciai
elegram.l-Burke H. Sinclair formerly
Of the Omaha papers. but for the last two
or three years editor and manager OF tho
Sheridan Enterprise. Governor-Eclect
Hendricks personal organ. was last night
named, by Mr.. Kondrick as private sec
retary 70 the governor. Sinclair WIN be
succeeded on the paper by Russell NJ.
Bell for several years a newspaper man
q this city. Sinclair will go to Cheyenne
after Christmas :.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
LOWICZ TAKEN BY
Won HINDENBERG
AFTER BIG FIGHT


thu Russians probably win be unable 70
resume Offensive operations. but that
they still form a powerful army and that
thsre ls yet much TO be done before the
Germans can estabiish winter quarters
AZ Warsaw. asFr
ksodx suffered comparatively little from
the battle. but LowicE was considerably
damaged BY q bombardment from both
sldoa
Tho field marshal gave a brief survey
OF the recent operations causing the
evacuation Of LodE which drove a wedge
into the Russian lines. thus becoming a
decisive victory. The whole Russian line.
he said, later was compelled to retreat.
but no breach has been made III II yet.
as tho Russian commander recognized tho
situation ~ the right moment.
Advice from America.
General Won Hindenberg In his con-
versation with tho correspondent spoke
much about America. whence he has re-
ceived letters now and then from old
acquaintances or from comrades Of 1870.
He has also received letters from un-
known writer's in the United states. some
congratulasing him ana others offering
advice
Tho general said that he was anxious
to visit the United states. especially the
west, OF which he had heard much.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Mourn Victims Of
The German Raiders

LONDON, Dec. N,-Many victims Of the
German bombardment December Is Of the
east coast towns of England were buried
today and II was a day OF mourning in
Hartlepool, West Hartlepool and Scar
borough. In the latter town where eleven
funerals took place memorial service
was conducted in the Parish church by
the archbishop of York,.in the Hartle-
pools some victims were buried with
military honors
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Russ Cruiser Takes
Steamer of Germany

LONDON, Dec. so-A Reuter- dispatch
from Petrosrad says that an admiralty
statement announces that the cruiser
Askold has arrived 1t Port said. and re-
ports that while accommodating the coast
OF syria II captured the German steamer
Haifa In the harbor OF Haifa and sent
Il to Port said as prize. Near Beirut
the Askold sank Turkish steamer
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
FoREcASTER TESTIFlES IN
TWO CASES CONCERNING SUN

Testimony concerning tho hour Of sun
rise or sunset. based upon official records
Of the weather bureau. was given ip two
court cnsds last week By Local Rorecaster
l. a. Welsh. In the district court suit
q Van Kirk against the wabash rail-
road. the time Of sunrise was an impor-
tent Point IN the evidence. The exact
time the sun set on a certain day waa a
oecioing factor n the hearing slvea two
hunters before United States Commits
aioner "a s Daniels. % charges Of shoot
ing after shutdown.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Habeas Corpus Writ
Refused Leo M. Frank

ATLANTA. Ga. Dec a0,-AttorneSs for
Leo ~ Frank, under death sentence for
the murder Of Mary Phagan. today made
second effort 70 bring his convIctlon
before the United States supreme court
for review. Federal Judge w T. NV
man depied petition for Frank's release
on haoeas corpus writ and a petition
for an'appeal Immediately was presented.
Il WIN b passed on BY Judge Newman
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Artist. wife Stays SER.

LONDON, Dec. 2O--Mrsj Mary Frances
Crane, wife OF Walter Crane, the noted
painter, designer and writer. was found
dead beside the railway tracks at Kings
north. in Kent. BY the coroner's verdict
the death is recorded as case of sui
eide.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
ANOTHER BATTLE
RAGING ONHEETS
OF RUSS DEFEAT

N""-0NA~N"HN@"F"N
searched out BY the artillery. the Ger
mans have more machine guns than thu
allies. and. a. has been proved IN prevl-
ous battles. these. 30 long az they can be
successfully operated make infantry at
tacka too costly 10 the attackers.
Have Joined Hands.
Tho serwian and Montenegrin armies
have again Joined hands after the defeat
OF the Auntrians who invaded Servia ana
now are making their second advance to
ward saTayevo. capital Of Bosnia. The
two armies. the supplies OF which have
been repienished by captures from the
.Austrians. have formed a junction near
vishegrad. which the Montenegrins have
occupied. They expect TO be before Sara
yevo within three or four days.
The first Beer rebel to meet the ex-
tremc penalty wac Captain Fourie. a for
mer officer IN the union defensive force.
who was executed az Pretoria this morn
ing. This would seem to indicate that
any Of the officers Of the union defensive
force who Joined the rebels. especially the
leaders. viii be severely dealt with. al
though there Il a strong sentiment IN tho
country for isniency.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

The different expense funds show that
out OF fund OF tl.522e set aside for
county treasurer examiners there IL a
balsnoe on hand OF $40 In the fund for
expenses Of state accountant. amounting
70 u.sSaeo. there 10 a balance OF 5, los.GO.
In the fund for office expenses. o. which
there was ON hand June 1, H.ls6S7. there
4 . balance left Of ,i1sl
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
40 cure. y. ". Groves signature Il on
each box 3 cents
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

Quickly helped by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery The first dose helps best rem
edy for coughs, colds ana lung diseased
soc and 800 An observation-disclosures
nenl
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

heo Want Ads Are the Best Business
Read Daily BY Raoras IN ssarch 81 Al
yeftisea Opportunities.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

Read the Tor Sale ads II you want
bargains OF the minute.
The Dolores star., 1914-05-01

TIE more Jos talk % . uen ebose
hinsslf ~ nsss isssliissat = taishs
- ase.
The Dolores star., 1914-05-01
BczemA on BACK AND c.sEsT

Pisrsoa, n. DAKOTA ssssma
started % NJ soalD. II naally wat
% 70 The back q ny neck. thsa - y
ny beck. arms ana chest. II bsoee
eut n pinples 1rst and then seeDe1
70 run together n some places, nak-
ing sore aboet the sire of . 1lDe.
A. tines the itchiag and burning wers
- intense that q seemed unbeasabee.
IT. ners ! scratchsl Il ths VERSE u
bseans. asl thsrs voull - . sliGhs
AissAarss fron u. especially q ~
scalp. - = to naks ny hair mnfte1
al sticky Gloss - ~ sealD. Tae
hair vas dsy. Mfslsss end thia. ~
hair was failing % terribly that ! ~
begun TO despair Of ever nnling -
hsf. ~ clothiag issitatsl he ssuD
tiea % ny back. The a&ects1 Daste
were almost . solld eeah.
Il had besn botAefe1 with ecsema
fss about year anl hall. Thsa ]
began using IL Cutiesra 0oap ~
0iatnsat. ! uss1 then daily ~ two
ncaths and I vas eurs1." t0igns1D
Mics Mildrsl Dsanis. Az. -. 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointmsne sel6
throughout the vosi1. Sample q earA
ire. WITH ~. Skin Book. Address -.
card 'Cutiessa, DsDt. L Doslsa. "-A1v.
The Dolores star., 1914-05-01
WILSON'S STORY
Of THE FORMER
MEXICAN WAR

MtkICAN WAK
President Wilson's story Of the Meg
lean war 10 q especial interest in view
Of he fact that be will b one Of
Tie leading eAaracters In the event
q ssooaa war with Mexico.
II Ais History Of the American
People, Mr.. Wilson has written .
grA1hie description Of the main events
d The Mexican con1ict He criticisss
PrssiAsat Folk Tor his action in send.
Ing 0sasral Taylor to the Rio Grande
without hrst having Consulted with
,coagrsss.
rakss W rsxas Dispute.
Aftsr speaking Of other boundary
disputss. Mr.. Wilson takes up that b.
tween Texas and MEXICO. BY which
the war was brought on.
The Texas boundaries" he says,
were another mattsr. Here the gov
ernneat dealt with rival and neigh
Dor with whon no Compromise was
necessary. Texas claimed not only
svssything north and west Of her that
bad bean epain's or Msxico's. all the
way 70 LATITUDE q degrees, but also
- nseh Of the tssIitosy Of her oas-
u1p PARTNER stats. CoahuilA. - lay -
tv(1e the Nsseas anA The RIO 0Fands
Asl hrte. aaA II. Polk sspcassd and
eaas = uDoa her claims q the south
The Dolores star., 1914-05-01

me Aasasssssss oysssm.
0ld-FAshioned Molhsr-What b this
Montsssosi system a cAil1 sducatioa
that hear 20 much ab0uty
rashiousd Fathsr--I dunno. O.
actly. but the keynote Of u seems U
be Votes for children"