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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Hastings Woman is
Detained in Munich

HASTINGS, Aug, 9.-(Special. l-Rev.
Lee II. Young, rector Of st. Marks Epis-
copal church, and Mrs. Young. who were
marooned a week in Paris have sue
ceeded in reaching London, where they
will be the guests of Mrs. Young's sister.
Mrs. May Hornbrook, until they can
secure passage home. Paris was in wild
confusion when they left there Mrs,
Young has written to friends here,
Nearly all of the larger stores were
closed and goods had been taken to places
OF safety.
Miss Latta Snider, daughter OF former
County Attorney John Snider,~ has written
her parents that she secured trsnsporta-
ton with a party Of tourists from Ber-
lin to Munich. On August L. when she
wrote tho note received from her today
she was unable TO say when she would
be permitted to leave Germany. She
wrote the note in German because the
authorities would not permit any other
language to be used in international cor,
respondence
D. NJ. Rosenberg, a Hastings merchant
has received letter from a brother In
Belgium, saying that he is penniless and
starving. The Hastings man Is tryins
to send him money by telegraph to pay
his transportation to THE country,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nemn Notes of seNard.

SEWARD, Neb.. Aug 27.-(specisl)-
The marriage of Lloyd l.. Norman OF
Chadron, Neb. to Miss Merle, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Moore Of this city,
took place at the family home at p. m.
"Wednesday. Both the bride and groom
are students of Doane college, Crete.
Rev. w T.. I.udwick of the Congrega-
tional church officisted. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moorman will reside at Cheyenne, Wyo.
Alfred Divan, a former well known
resident OF Seward died at his home in
Oxford. Neb., last Friday morning from
paralysis, having suffered a stroke in the
previous Tuesday. The funeral was held
on Saturday interment being made at
oxford.
The Farm Management association OF
this county sold 80 bushels Of Alfalfa seed
10 South Carolina this week It sold 5000
worth OF alfalfa seed last month.
The thirty-siNth annual meeting OF the
Teachers Institute is in session with II,
teachers enrolled
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
WILL EQUALlZE SALARIES
lFrom a staff Corresyondsnt.l

LINCOLN, Aug H.-(Special)-The
State Board OF Control has been in session
several days In an Effort to equalize salar-
les at the different institutions under ita
control. The work was completed yester-
day and the superintendents have gone
home.
This morning Warden Fenton OF the
benltentiary met with the board, and, II ID
said. was successful in getting the salary
Of James O'Donner, chief clerk iaiSed
TO S125 per month. O'Donneu receives sleC
per month as chief clerk, and as superin-
tendent of the prison school he has ie-
celved $50 a month additional The
warden now asks that the salary as su'
perintendent be raised to $26 a month for
such time as the school is in session.
II Is understood that in the PROPOSE
ton 20 equalize salaries OF chief clerks. II
was promised to put them all IN a SO a
month basis, and it is said this was agreed
20. However, to get around this PROPOSE
zion II is limited that the board will reduce
o Donnell 70 $40 q month as chief clcrk
but raisee his pay as superintendent OF
the school to SO In this way the matter
is fixed up so that the salries are equal
lied
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
big Ranch Deal at AnseImo.

ANSELMO Neb.. Aug. T.-(Special)-
One OF the biggest deals ever made IN
this section Of the state was consUmated
late Wednesday. C. f. Bass OF the mer-
camille firm Of Mou'ton s. Bass. bought
all OF the cattle. horses ard hogs, ma
chinery and hay aud other crops on the
II. Il. Andrews ranch and leased the
ranch comprising over 4,e0O acres for a
term OF years. This ranch Is one OF the
best IN west Custer county and the ranch
house Is within a malt mile OF the business
portion of Anselmo. Five hundred and
fifty head OF cattle. a large number OF
hogs and horses sufficient 10 do the
work on the place are included IN thu deal
The consideration for the live stock and
machinery Is SANon- Much of the land
leased is IN alfalfa and the crop raLsed
this year. amounting To nearly lnn0 tons
n Included n the deal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nebraska
Notes from Beatrice
and Gage County

REATBlCE. NCb., Aug. (SpecialD
The official count OF the returns of the
recent primary election gives the nomina-
ton Of supervisor from the Third district
to Truman l.. Davis, republican instead
OF II. n. Penrnd. by lead OF eighty
votes. The canvassiug board Wednesday
found an error OF 100 votes in the returns
from the First ward 81 this city.
Announcement was received here
Wednesday OF the death OF Mrs l.ottio
Cobbcy formerly OF this city, which oc-
CURED at Lincoln Wednesday shortly
after noon of paralysis, The deceased
was the wife vi the late Judge J. l.. Cob
hey The body will be brought here prob
ably Saturday for iutermcnt
There win he meeting OF farmers at
Adams next Saturday afternoon at go
O'Clock, which will be addressed by Prof
g. w, Pugslcy and Farm Demonstration
licbers.
At q meeting OF the city commissioners
Wednesday Il was decided to advertise
for bids on the intersection paving bonds
OF districts u and H. These bonds draw
b per cent interest. The issue Tor inter
section paving district No. u Ia S2S,OtN
and for district No. IL Is $1,000 Clark l.
Mickey OF Lincoln has been employed 10y
the city TO look after the asphaltlc con
crete paving work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
BRIEF CITY NEWS


Oct 1rarrisd-Nfinister. $3.50 Cunning.
EAvs Root PRINT rs-Eow Beacon Press
Life Monthly Inooms-Gould. Bee Bldg
Fidelity Storage and van Co. Doug. 1919.
Lighting Fixtures - Rurgess-Granden
nompany.
Beautiful All Modern MONIES For sale
on the easy payment plan, Bankers
Realty Investment company. Telephone
Doug. 1926.
'Today's Complsts Move Program
may be found on tho first page OF the
classified section today. and appears in
The Bee EXCLUSIVELY Find out what
the various moving picture thesters offer
woman Asks Heavy Damages-Suit
for $1,000 damages has been brought
against Krug park by Lillian Livingston
who alleges that she was injured while
riding on a "switchback," an amuse-
ment device.
Wilson Answers Message-E. f. Nor
earty, president Of the Douglas County
Republican club. has received from Presi-
cent Wilson an Acknowledgement OF the
message of sympathy sent following the
death Of Mrs. Wilson.
Need stoves for Poor-The Negro Wo-
mems Christian association, 1929 Pinknoy
street is seeking both a kitchen and a
heating stove for INDECENT family. Any
one wishing to contribute any such arti-
Giles should call Webster 1909
nnprovers to AIeet-There will be a
meeting of the Hanscom Park Improve
ment club this evening at windsor school
Thirty-fourth and Martha streets. Several
speakers who have just returned from
the European war zone will be the fea-
ture numbers on the program.
Chauffeur Held for Forgery-Claudc
u Brown. a chauffeur living at 5o2
south Thirty-third street, will be tried by
the district court on the charge of
forgery. Brown learned to copy a
signature of Miss Louise Malone sc
expertly that he baffled the tellers in the
United States National bank and the
trickery was not discovered until Brown
unwittingly overdrew the account of Miss
Malone.
Bartender 10 Held up-Because he tolC
q number of friends several weeks ago thai
highway robbers don't grow tall enough
or fierce enough to divest him of hi
Valuables, Arthur Hamburg, bartender
at the Hub saloon. said nothing to tn
police when he was held up at Twenty
fifth and Farnam Tuesday night ant
robbed of $14 by two men. He wa
afraid the story would leak out. Yester
day he borrowed some money TO it'd
him over to the end OF the week. AM
was forced to give an explanation, whicl
he did confidentialy. In this manne
the story became known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES
ARE MERGED THROUGH SALE

NORFOLK, Neb, Aug. 27--(Special Tel
egram,)-The properties of the Iowa-Ne-
braska Public Service company through a
foreclosure here today were consolidated
with the Public Utility companies owned
by the Continental Gas and Electric cor
poration of Cleveland, o.
The sale was conducted by the federal
court receiver, Henry T. Maxwell. and the
biddingin of the property was handled by
Cyrus $. Eaton, president of the Con T.
mental corporation
The Iowa Nebraska Public Service COM
pany owned electric light and power
plants at Norfolk, Tilden, Meadow Grove
Beatrice. Wymore and Blair and al Mis-.
souri, Valley and Logan, Ia The company
has been in the hands of receivers for
about one year and had outstanding capi.
tai obligations of Sl.375.OOO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
GEORG Essays BOARD FARCE
Advocates Placing Normal Schools
Under Regents Control,
KEARNEY ALLOTMENT CUT
Discovery of TrIck Played by Mem
bers Of Board Wear Ago Causes
state Treasurer TO Rise Up
and Remark.
IFrom q SOD Corrcsnondentl

" l'A ~ NAbAA N#bAItS4 bllutANs|
LINCOLN, Aug. -(SpeCialD-Wi the
next state legislature abolish the state
Normal board and put the state Normal
schools in the control Of the regents OF
the state university. This is PROPOSE
ton which is being discussed at the state
house today on account of the charge
made by state Treasurer George at the
meeting Of the board this week that the
board was a farce.
state Treasurer George was one OF tho
three members Of the board who bitterly
fought the action OF the four majority
members in Diminishing DIR. Thomas as
president OF tho Kearney State Normal
about year ago. The discovery at this
meeting that the board cut down the
allotment of state funds to the eKarney
school a year ago so that il will he
necessary to set aside $4,000 additional
to make up for the skimping OF the Kear-
ney school, in the minds of some. was
not with any intention of cutting the
school short. though DIR. Thomas was
in charge at the time.
! The proposition which brought out the
Saws hoard Farce.
statement of Treasurer George regarding
the adjustment of the normal board wal
caused by a member of the board askinl
II there was any change that the legisla
ture might cut out the levy for tn,
| schools. In answer to the inquiry Mr.
George said that he did not think tn,
Legislature would cut the levy. but h,
thought it might cut out the board.
This normal board is a farce" sale
the treasurer, and II ought TO be abo
ished, and the state normals put IL
charge of the regents of the state uni
versity, where they viii be out of poll
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nebraska
MILITIA CAMP UNDER WAY
Nebraska National Guardsmen Are
Now Encamped at Omaha.
REGULAR ARMY MEN THERE
MiIitiamcn WIN Receive InstructIon
from Officers OF United states
Army DURING the Days
az the Camp.
,From a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, AUG, eS-l Special Move
ment Of troops for the state encampment
Of the Nebraska guard began this morn
ing and by $50 all companies had been
ontreined and were on their way to the
ritlo camp at Ashland
Major Hayscl was on duty the entire
night, giving directions and answering in
quiries coming to headquarters from the
different companies, and this morning at
II o'clock closed headquarters at the state
house and went to the camp.
The cncampment will consist Of all Of
the companies but y Of the Fourth m-
fautry. stationed at schuyler IL Is given
out that ON account OF illness of many
members of the company II was impos-
sible to make crcditablc showing and
so the company was excused from par
ticipation in the maneuvers Those pres
cnt are all of the companies OF the
Fourth except Schuyler. the twelve COM
panies Of the Firth infantry, the signal
corps at Fremont the hospital corps at
Lincoln and the Fourth regimental band
at Omaha and the Fifth resimental band
at BruninE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Three British War
Ships Sent Into
Gulf of Mexico

GALVESTON. Tex. Aug. H.-An Off
cial statement from the British consulate
here today said three British warships
have been sent at full speed to protect
cotton and oil traffic in the Gulf of
Mexico.
The statement said:
1T is rumored that the French cruiser
Condo has sunk the German ship ALI
amelia and the British cruiser Donegal has
captured the North German Lloyd cteam'
ship Brandenburg."
Sending of the British ships to the gull
Is probably the result OF reports OF the
presence of German warships in those
waters Several British tank Seamers
arc engaged in the oil trade between Mex
leo and the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
VIRGINIA MAN FILES
CONTEST FOR SHERIFF

BEATRICE, Neb.. Aug. 26.-(special
Telegram )-James Hubka OF Virginia
who was defeated in the democratic nom
ination for sheriff by r. N, Fulton OF this
city by three votes. started suit in county
court today to contest the voice in the
third ward. He alleges Irregularities IN
counting the vote and that republicans
were allowed to vote the democratic
ticket.
Il steady rain has been falling here this
afternoon and continues undated this
evening
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Russian Troops
Occupy Tilsit

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 27.-CVia
london, 7:1O p. m)-It is officially an
nounced that the Russians have occupied
Tilsit a town sixty miles northeast Of
Koenigberg. East Prussia.
PARIS, Aug H.-(3:4O p. MAN Of
ficial statement issued by the war office
this afternoon says:
THE German troops retired from the
region of Masuren in East Prussia after
the Russian victory A Russian advance
is unretarded in that country which pre-
sents difficulties and the outlet Of which
to the west was occupied yesterday. II
Is confirmed that 100 cannon were taken
from the enemy"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nebraska.
Machinery Firms
Rush to Exhibit
lErom a 500 correspondenll )

LINCOLN. Aug. Especial Novel
and unique farm machinery exhibits will
be one Of the features Of the state fair
this fall
During the last few years declares a
machinery expert, many improvements In
machines have been captured by Comps-
mics outside the alleged trust Agents OF
the latter will not show this year ON the
other hand the smaller Manufacturers
have rushed in. eager to show their inn
proved up-to-date models
4 long list OF implement and machinery
firms have already signed contracts with
the state Board OF Agriculture and this
department OF the fair will be up TO SIS
usual hikh standard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nebraska

served. The principal speaker was Grand
Secretary l. =. Gage Of Fremont.
Indications are that the registration next
month for the ensuing school year will be
larger than ever before. The following
teachers have been elected to serve;
T. ~ Clark, superintendent and normal
training; Julius Gilbert, principal and
mathematics, Frances X. Smith, Latin
and history; Lillian Byerly, English; c.
T.. Jones. science; John Blaney, CONNER
ci1l department: Alice L. Root, German
and history; Judd L. stack. agriculture
and manual training; Tillle II. Wright,
domestic economy; Florence Wright,
eighth grade; Elsie Hammond, seventh
grade Mildred Tracy, sixth grade; Sarah
II. Ware, fifth grade and principal gram
mar department; Louisa Clark, fourth
grade and principal primary department;
Anna NJ. Stone, third grade; Isabel Bun
ten. second grade. Faye Edwards, first
grade; Mrs. w. 5. Potts music.
The funeral OF Miss Angie Glenn was
held at the home OF Mrs. NJ. e. Beavers
in this city this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

RAVENNA, Neb., Aug. g7.-tSpecial)-A
special election was held in Ravenna
Tuesday for the purpose OF voting on a
proposition to issue bonds to construct a
sewer system. The vote stood us for and
IS against there being but a light vote
east This proposition was voted on and
carried about two months ago. but Legal
technicslities made II necessary 70 hold
another election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

PAWNEE CITY, Aug. 27.-(special).-
Members Of brother lodges in this part Of
the state to tho number of over five hum
bred gathered In this city yesterday after
noon to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary
OF the founding OF Interior Lodge No. 2.
I, q. q. r, OF Pawnee city. The enter
tainment in tho afternoon was in tho form
OF reunion at the fair grounds where a
program was given and a picnic dinner
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Nebraska

company OF the National Guard which
has been assigned. but will probably take
the place Of the Schuyler company at this
cncampment
Colonel Horatiu G. Sickel Of the Twelfth
cavalry win have command OF the camp
and the following regular army officers
have been assigned as follows
First Lieutenant William G.. Stou with
the Fourth infantry.
First Lieutenant Frederick r. Terrell
With the Fifth infantry.
First Lieutenant John y. Delaney with
tho signal corps.
lieutenant Colonel Henry s. r Harris
with the field hospital.
General HAN a. Observer.
Adjutant General Phil l.. Han will at
tend the camp i'm the capacity OF an oh
server the regular army officers haviug
the running OF the camp after the Off
GERS arrive. General Hall and his staff
and other assistants have performed some
good work in getting the camp in condi-
ton for the companies and are entitled to
a great deal OF credit FOR performing the
work in the short time allowed.
Parties desiring to communicate with
any person in connection with the camr
may send letters In care OF Camp OF In.
struction. Nebraska National Guard, Ash
land. Neb."
Tomorrow morning the work ~ the
maneuvers viii begin and the work of in
structing the guard win continue vigor
ously until the camp closes ON Scptem
her 4
on Sunday. August 90, Governor More
head will review tho troops at the camp
the review taking place at o'clock in thu
afternoon,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
News Notes Of CaIIaway.

CALLAwAY, Neb., Aug. S.-tSpecialO
The eighteenth annual conference OF the
United Evangelical church OF Nebraska
opened here yesterday with n large at
tendance Appointments will be made
either Saturday or Monday next.
While riding horseback George La
Fleur jr, fell under his horse, causing
serious injury to his foot
At meeting OF the directors OF the
Galloway Fair association. held last Sat
urday. 1t was unanimously decided TO not
hold fair this fall.
J. NJ. Savidge has force of men at
work grading for two new switches in
the local Union Pacific railroad yards.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

A spran may be cured in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment by applying Chamberlains
Linimont and observing the directions
with each bottle. For sale by all drug
sts.-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

GRESHAM, Neb., Aug. Zi.-(sPecial-l-
Mrs. ]. W. CrumpackeF addnessed a eiti-
Eens meeting herr tbs evening. present
ing an argument opposed 70 woman suf-
fraFe
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

CAMBRIDGE, Neb, Aug. 37.-(Special
Telegram) -Forty-five one hundredths OF
an inch Of rain foil today. IL has ralned
for the past five days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
LATEST PRIMARY FIGURES

Sixty-nine counties complete ont Of
ninety-three; llS precincts in Douglas; AZ
precincts in Lancaster; partial returns on
governor from thirteen additional counties
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

The most desirable furnished rooms ara
advertised In The Bee. Get a nice cool
room for the summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
one Company Of Regulars.

In addition to these there will be one
company of regular troops, Company X
OF the Twenty-ninth infantry, from Fort
Benjamin Harrison and a provisional
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28

EVERY month the big Eastern goods mills accumulate odd
lengths of merchandise These lengths
mental patterns of fabrics and coorngs samples They
held the mills closed big like low
offer Friday choice selection of mill lengths fabrics
desirable Coongsa bought recently all
lily. The prices SO low they speak for themselves
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Is theMerchan
Satines, at Yard. 15c

Extra fine quality of medium and
heavy grades black and colored mer-
cerized satines, very desirable for
making petticoats or suitable for
Innings of suits, coats, etc. The
lengths are one to eight yards. There
is such large assortment that many
of the mill lengths can be matched
Friday in our Economy Basement.
at yard, 1Er
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-28
Eden Cloth, Yard, &c

The celebrated Eden cloth in new
stripes. also pretty tennis and out
ing flannels, soft. fluffy, firmly
woven materials for making sleep
ing garments. gowns, children's
wear. pajamas. etc. large assortment
of desirable mill lengths, at, yard,
DC.
Evening journal., 1914-08-01
SLEEPYTTEIST B
Why Baby Deer Learned
to Jump
BY VIRGINIA VALE.

Once upon time Mamma
Deer said it was time for the baby
TO learn to jump.
why must l jump; am
afraid l would rather play" said
Baby Deer.
you must learn to run fast
and jump so that you may not get
hurt. Now try" said Mamma
J Deer.
The little deer would not even
try, but one day it was out In the
woods playing and having a fine
time, when two boys came along.
Evening journal., 1914-08-01

Slpple, known as the John Downham
farm, 80 acres, 71O bushels.
On part of what was the Roe land,
now owned and tenanted by William
schabinher from 10 acres, 500
bushels.
]. Frank Rice. prominent granger
and farmer, who also has part of the
Roe land, grew from IS acres 49O
bushels.
Robert Green. a we'll known far
mer and tenant on the Jonathan Jen-
kins large farm now owned by his
granddaughter. Mrs. James H. Will
son. Of Dover, grew from so acres,
1000 bushels and from few acres
Oh which he had sown a new kind he
averaged "a bushels to the acre.
Frank Chambers on the Caleb J..
Smithers farm from % acres 527
lushels.
Willard S. Jones on the Smithers'
farm opposite the Chambers home,
81 acres. 1912 bushels.
A. B. Conner grew on 16 acres, part
OH what is known as the Samuel
Needles land and part on the Sim
kins tract 400 bushels.
Evening journal., 1914-08-01
MOOSE VOTERS TO
REJOIN old PARTY

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Aug. l.
More than one hundred men who
voted the Progressive ticket in 1912
held a conference here yesterday and
declared their allegiance to the Re
publican party and issued an appeal
to men of all political parties, and
especially to those who voted the Pro
gressive ticket in 1912, to Join with
them in support of the Republican
ticket this year Every section Of the
State was represented at the confer
ence and many of those in attend
ance we're active in the leadership
Of the new party two years ago
In the appeal that was issued II is
declared that there were reasons in
1912 which we deemed sufficient
whereby thousands OF Republicans
voted other tickets. These reasons
NJ longer exist. The organized pro-
test against methods and men. but
rot against principles was ehectual
The purpose of the third party is ac-
complished
Will Fl. Hays. chairman OF the Re
publican State Central Committee
who attended the conference. said
"This conference tells palmer than
words can tell the story that the rank
aud file Of the Progressive party /,
with us heart and soul in their sup
port Of the party OF protection