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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
A DIshonorahle ThIng.


Dear Miss Fairfax: I am a girl OF 20
and have been going out pretty steadily
with a young man OF about the same
age
After met him, but before I went out
with him, met his brother. At the time
he did not appeal to me as strongly as
he does now, and since l have met him
again In the company of his brother.
have found out the state OF my affec-
tions.
l am now going out with the one in
order that may be In his brothers COM
pany and l would like to know how TO
gain the affections OF the other without
losing the respect of the one?
EDNA p.
You are doing most reprehensible
thing. In simple terms you are using the
affection one brother feels for you in
order 20 win that OF the other brother
should say that about all you will ac-
eomplish viii be 20 hurt the one who
cares for you and to disgust the one you
want to win
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14

Dear Miss Fairfax; l am very much in
love with a young gentleman who lives
in Idaho. We have carried on correspond
ence now for almost year and l have
every reason to believe that he loves me.
AS do not ever expect to see him again
would you advise me 20 keep up the cor
respondence or to try to forget him
ANXIOUS
II this man cares for you. you have no
reason TO feel that you never will see
him again" Keep Up your correspond
ence and what for the natural develop
ment OF your love.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
A Connoisseur.

A woman who had engaged a new
servant felt that she had at last secured
the proverblal treasure. for the girl
seemed 20 have due appreciation Of her
beautiful home.
80 you prefer TO work in fine houses?''
she remarked.
sure. num-. replied the girl. "Its 4
pleasure 20 hCv nuthin but ixpinsiVC
dishes 20 break. Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14

Dear Miss Fairfax: have been going
fesses 10 love me dearly, yet an Old
sweetheart OF HIS. whom he went out With
for four years, appears now and then
etc.
In spite OF his unhappiness over her l
love him. shall 1 give him up. or do you
think II Is memory which affects him?
Ishe treated him very badly and saoVid
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
The religion of the "GoIden Rule"

Dear Miss Fairfax; I am a girl OF Is
and have been keeping company with a
young man for about six months. Our
parents approve OF our engagement, but
we are OF different religions. DO you
think we would be happyg
ANXIOUS.
Since your parents raise no objections
and you and your sweetheart love each
other truly, / think you are very foolish
10 allow the question OF religion to enter
into your considerations.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14

But to earth time though
at the summit flight through
moon rngso don't let Dan hurry bandage
he's after doing both when
he beats his winged to another jumping ground.
What ediying glimpse his
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
Advice to Lovelorn : By r.'s.. s;s.'''

1 continue going with him? I have moro
pride than anything and am hurt
UNHAPPY.
Don't let Jealous pride separate you
from the man for whom you care. 1t is
not strange that the tie OF old friendship
has some hold on him-that simply proves
him loyal. Try to counteract the un-
pleasant influence Of the girl who once
hurt him by absolute loyalty and unfail-
ing kindness on your own part.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14

bard and wife to-
gether. Sometimes
they are, an d
sometimes they are
the first aid 10 di-
vorce. II all de-
Isends upon how
much good, hard
horse sense the
woman has, and
how well she un-
derstands men.
Il didn't under
stand men at all.
] thought that a
father vas just as
much Of a father
as a mother Is n
mother, and was
lust as willing 10
ho offerod nm as n
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
No. z
Why My Hus-
band Left Me
BY DOROTHY DIX.

Il lost my husband" said the seventh
woman. through my children.
.'Chndren are popularity supposed 20 be
the strongest bond that holds a hus-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14

one-rng circus. with Dan holding
ging and impong jump through
time shyng about measuring the height OF It,
not to stub toe looking
that not be
turf where chap and girl break coming earth
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-14
The Guest Room.

Dear Miss Fairfax l was given an in
PRODUCTION to a young college man this
summer who afterward became attentive
to me.
When he left the city this fall to re-
sur1e his college work /. with the con-
sent OF my sister and brother-in-law.
with whom l live; extended MIN an i'm
vitRtion 20 spend the Christmas holidays
with us. This he accepted.
Now what l would like 20 know Is this:
How shall fit up his room. l.. r. B.
The guest rooms in the house Of society
people are fitted up with everything a
visitor may need-soap. lotions. brushes,
etc. But consider Il very bad taste 10
offer to supply a guest who comes with
luggage and is supposed TO furnish his
own wardrobe with articles OF wearing
apparel Have the room near and cheer
full and well supplied with soap and
towels. Add few flowers and some new
magazines to give il cosy cheer and do
no more.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
uorE oN AMENpMENTs

BY agreement o. all the political
parties represented in the coming
election next week, it has been de
cided to place the ballots thht will
be used for the constitutional amend
ments, of which there are three to
be voted on, in the hands Of the cleo
ton judges, who will give them to
the voters as asked for
Each amendment is to be voted on
separate ballot This should be
thoroughly understood by all voters
some of whom might otherwise over
look the amendments entirely, just
because they do not appear on the
ballot containing the names Of the
candidates for office, In all there
will be four ballots, one for candi-
dates for office, and one each for the
amendments.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

London, Oct. 2e.--What progress.
if any. the German right has made
since crossing the User between Nieu-
port and Dixmude svood high today
above all other questions asked in
England concerning the situation Of
the allied armies.
That the Germans crossed this bar
rier is admitted by both sides. but
whether they have been able to push
forward or whether they met sue
cessful opposition from the British
and French armies for awaying be-
yond the western bank IS vet to be re-
orded in official statements.
The fighting in this canal-webbed
section Of Belgium, to penetrate which
to gain the channel ports Germany
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
VILLAS men ARE PUNISHED
SUPPORTERS or REBEL GENERAL
IN CONVENTION Los.E THEIR
COMMISSIONS
WILL GIVE HIS RESIGNATION
PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT, HOW
EVER, ASKS 10 BE ALLOWED
CANDIDACY

Washington, oct 26.-The Mexican
"red papers are the latest addition
to the publication f diplomacy. While
not bearing the afRcial stamp Of the
Mexican factions the little volume
which made its Rcurance today pur-
ports to contain seial correspond
Eencc between Carraaza, vfIla, zapata,
villareal and others, being an expose
Of the great eientifico conspiracy 10
eliminate Don Venustiano CarTanza Z
American Consul Silliman reported
he was reliably informed Of General
Carranza's intention to retire under
condition that no objections would be
interposed to his candidacy at reg
ular election and that the tenure of
the provisional government should be
short.
! Officials here believed that while
Carranza refused to take the initia-
tive in submitting his resignation, he
would abide by the conventions deci-
sion should it vote to retire him. Evi-
dence of that was contained in Off
cial advices which represented Car
rama as making no extraordinary mil
Iitary preparations.
Conflicting reports had been re
ceived by the state department as tC
Carranza's attitude. While no confir
nation has been received Of distur
dances in Mexico City official advices
told of a general order by Carranzs
deposing many commanders who
were Villa adherents in the conven
tion and appointing others in theil
places. Similarly a decree was ISSUED
lby Carranza informing all chief
throughout the republic that he wa
still first chief and ordering them t
obey only orders from him. The con
vention has discussed that in secre
session, but no report Of the resul
Of its deliberations has been received
The war department. today receives
from Colonel Hatfield, commandin
American troops on the Arizona boz
der, a message saying Governor MAJ
torena Of Sonora. was Slowly and r.
luoiantly, and the Yauui Indians wer
defiantly leaving Naco."
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
FOREIGN Minister Asks Reparations for
Seizure Of German Submarine Boat
TEUTONS SUCCEED in CROSSING USER River
England and Paris AppreheDsive TO the Result Of this
Movement if the Allies Unable to Drive Back the Advanc
ind Columns Conflicting Stories Continue TO Come
from the Eastern Theater Of the Wars
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THE supreme efforts fighting Of five nations have
der Latest reports struggle of unparalleled fury
was still in progress the North where the Germans with
The French indicates that attempt to cut
off te German made progress IT, as Is sad
e allies have established from to Rouers the Ger
man back in sharp angle the point OF whicn
= considerable the northward British the shore
Of the North across the Yser which
presented to the allies has been cnekeo ne
office says
All accounts agree that life exacd in this
cruca struggle is meadows osend British
correspondent repeats heaped with German dead
remainder of the long line Oh oatue suecms . W
south and east the edge of Switzerland there
no word Apparently awaiting the outcome OF the
onict 10 the north upon which plans Of
paignng probable that heaVy fighting Is IN progress
= o the north Of vedun the German prince
Is making desperate effort the French line
Ranos from the eastern that the greatest battle
Of the war that impending Austria in it's latest official
statement makes the thrust forces across the
carpathians in determined resistance German and AUS
tran forces it strong wall of troops along
: the carpabns before disputed fortress of Przemys and
: on into the district this line is arrayed the army
Of the Russians been reinforced by troops from
= the Caucasus Tuestan The Austans claim sue
ce the noreast Of Pmy and on the lower
~ !.
nung their precpae evacuated Lodz Pol
land An attempt to check the Russian advance i +
$ unsuccessful
: TAU where small garrison attempting stand off attacks by {
land and sea combined Japanese and British forces Re
ant nor that relations being Z
: strained word from Pe1ng that the Chinese
foreign minister
entered waters attempted to the I
wreck boat bached by the Germans to escape de-
= structon the Japanese
message Berlin confirms recent reports that General :
Won longer acting as chief Of German general staff
= owing to his Illness his being filled General
Fakenhayn
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

During the day Of yesterday our
front along the general line between
Nieuport and Dixmude was maintain
eG The German forces which cross
ed the User between those two towns
have not been able to progress. Our.
front was held also in the region be.
tween Ypres and Rou1ers, between Ar
mentieres and Lille to the west of La
Bassee and Lens, and to the east of
Arras. This line is continued to the
south by the line which already had
been Indicated in these official com
munications. During the fighting Of
recent days the enemy seems to have
sustained considerable losses
"Russia-To the west Of the Wis
tuia and to the north of the Pilica
river the Germans have been forced
back on Lowicz, Skierniewice and
Rawa, which have been captured at
the bayonet point by the Russians
"To the south of the Pilica, in the
direction Of Radon, there has been a
lively engagement between the Rus
SLAMS and the Austro-Germans, who
lost prisoners and cannon.
"To the south Of solec, the Rus
sian troops crossed the Vistula by
main force, driving the Austrians
back. On the River San and to the
south Of Przemysl. there have oc-
CURED stubborn combats resulting ia
Iyorably to the Russians
"An Austrian column, debouching
from the Carpathians on Dolina, in
Galfcia, 20 miles to the south Of stry
was routed
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
zapata represented

El Paso, Texas. oct. 26 Twenty-six
revolutionary leaders Of southern Mex
leo, representing General Emiliano
zapata, arrived yesterday at Guada-
Ilupe, where they were greeted by
General villa. They proceeded to
Aguas Calientes, where the peace con-
ference was expected to resume its
sessions today.
The northern leaders reception Of
tile southern chiefs was described ina
Telegram today as most cordial Gen
erai Pauline Martinez acted as head
Of the zapata delegation The south
erners we're accompanied north by
loommittee headed by General Feline
| Angeles.
General obregon and others Of tn
Icnrranza delegation already have re
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
CURSED THE HAND THAT
DISPENSED The FOOD
TRAVELLER ON TRAIN NO.
SHOWED HERSELF TO BE
HIGHLY UNGRATEFUL

Train No. today had live pas
senger in the baggage car, passen-
ger that could talk, and was not de-
ficient in a certain sort Of eloquence.
AS the train came to stop at the
depot high and piercing voice was
heard to exclaim from the depths Of
the car, What the jumping toad
toad stoolh Then Cemoniacal laugh
that rose high above the noise of the
exhausting steam, the rattle Of bag
gage trucks and the shouting Of many
voices, a laugh that insisted upon be
ing heard, turned the flesh Of the
|bystanders cold with horrors as il
wrenched itself loose from the close
confines of the car and Jared the cir
cumambient atmosphere.
Mincingly down the platform came
fair to middling lady of fair t
middling age with bag of bird sect
in her hand. and a. very, very ingrat
iating smirk on her face. Right int
the midst Of the horror-stricken con
gregation that was about to fall upol
| its knees and plead for mercy in IT
sin, tripped her lithesome way an'
simpered, eWill some kind gentleman
|please help me up to the carr"
One kind gentleman, bolder thai
than the rest, and perhaps with fewe
sins to repent, did AS her head dis
appeared into the car the voice fror
the depths called, Well, If ii amt q
Sal. What the divil you think this
"a fast?"
Pretty pol cooed the lady, a
she gained her feet
Get that, now, said the voice.
Does um want some dIndin?' sal
the human voice.
Cut the rough cut the rough
answered the other voice Evident
she did. There was silence for son
time. Then the lady reappeared.
) she descended from the car she ca
ed back Good b.. polly. dear
5 Get out, you old skate answer
!. tbe bird
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
Informs This Country She VIII Hold Up
Cargoes Destined for Belligerants
COTTON not UPON TEE LIST or C0NTRABANl
American Product may be Sent any Nation Europe Friend
y Otherwise, and Great Britain will not Make Objection
Cites Ruling Of Supreme Court During Civil War as
Precedent for Her Position

Washington, oct. 2e.-sir Cecil
Spring-Rice, the British ambassador.
bg instruction Of Sir Edward Grey
issued warning today to American
shippers. through the state depart
nlent, to coAsign all cargoes bound
Tor neutral countries to the neutral
gos ernment or a specific consignee.
TWO notes addressed to Acting Sec
etary Lansing say British cruisers will
not interfere with neutral commerce
when shipments are properly consign-
ed. The documents specifically ex-
empt cotton from molestation, even
though destined to belligerent coun-
tries, as this article is not contraband.
With respect to mineral oils and ar
ticles listed as conditional contraband,
the notes say Great Britain will seize
no cargoes if the papers of the ship
show their ultimate destination to be
neutral.
The first note, dated today, SAYS
IN compliance with your request,
I telegraphed on the tweniy-third inst.
to my government to inquire what
was their view with regard to cotton
and whether or not they considered it
to be contraband.
''You addressed this question to
Ime, as you said there seemed to be
doubt in certain quarters in this coun
try as to the attitude of my govern
n,ent.
/ Last night i received a reply from
Sir Edward Grey, in which he au
tliorized me to give the assurance tina
cotton will not be seized He points
out that cotton has not been put Il
any of our lists Of contraband, anI
las your department must be aware
, from the draft Of the proclamation
!, ii has not proposed to include il in ou
new list Of contraband. It is there
fore. as far as Great Britain is con
j, 'cerned. in the free list and win renaail
there"
/ The second note refers particula larl
to the case Of the tanker 'Rockefel
/ Her. recently released by the Britisl
s government, but states the genera
policy Of Great Britain on the subiec
Of contrabanda The text Of this i
+ as follows
In reference TO the case Of 'KocA
d efeller I think it would be opportun
I we're / to make some remarks on th
S general question Of contraband an
the attitude Of the British govern
8 ,ment
You are doubtless aware that
tine last few weeks there has been
d marked increase Of the export Of &c
tain articles as compared with q
!" previous years. to those neutral eou
" tries which are in direct commune
le tion with the belllgerent nations.
Is Will choose, among many the slill
IL instance Of mineral oils. and the
turns for the month Of septemb
"a Whereas. the value Of he Tnil
States exports af the pflueIn
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
SANTA FE WINS

Washington, Oct 26. The supreme
court dismissed today for want Of
jurisdiction the appeal Of the Okla
hcma state and county officials from
the decision Of the circuit dourt OF
appeals that the tax sought to be i'm
posed upon the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad company, just after
the state was admitted to the union,
was because the levies for 1909 and
1908 were mingled together.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

for that month as compared with the
exports Of September, 1918, have de-
creased from 107 to a million dollars
.or 80 per cent the export Of gasolin
naphtha. etc, has increased from SO
10 70 million gallons. or is per cent
and Of fuel oil from SO to IS millioa
Of gallons. or q per cent
4 need not point out that the
course of the present war has shown
the immense importance Of the motor.
the airship and the submarine. an Of
which are consumers Of mineral oh
/ may add that there is reason to be
lieve that mineral oil in all its forms
may be used for these purposes.
"a large proportion of the exports
Of this country has been consigned to
neutral ports, and according to eyi-
dence in our possession has been
transmitted from them to belliger-
ent country. AS you are aware, the
sunreme court Of the United states,
in 1863. considered vessels as carry
inc contraband although sailing frona
cne neutral port TO another, # the
goods concerned were destined to be
transported by land or sea from the
neutral port Of landing into the enemy's
TERRITORY. 1t was then decided that
the character Of the goods is deter
mined by their ultimate and not their
Immediate destination, and this doc
tr:ne was at the time acquiesced ID
iby Great Britain. though her own
trade was the chief sufferer.
ION the other hand. the neutral
countries concerned. who are anxious
lin the interests Of their neutrality To
avoid being used as basis for nostil-
tiles by either belligerent, now are
making arrangements which viii give
sure guarantees that articles which
may be used in war shall not be e.
exported In a word, they are anxious
to prevent their ports from becoming
the hackdoor Of either bellIgerea
When these arrangements are com
rlete, # is to be confidently hoped
that their trade between neuuais VIII
he subject to little Or no hindrance.
kx fnN IVA
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

has been sacrificing so many men,
covers a comparatively small part Of
tie whole battle line in France, but
here unquestionably the dead lie
thickest. This fact is due, not only
to the determined rush Of the Ger
man forces. but also to the accurate
fire OF the British and French war
ships
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

12iubf wing aisers Army 7rusf After Hard Fight
HURL THEMSELVES AGAINST THE ALLIES STRONG POSITION

turned to the convention city after
a visit to Mexico City in which they
secured General Carranza's answer to
the convention demands. 1t was ex-
pected that there would be little de-
lay in terminating the prolonged dis
eussion, since Carranza has made his
final announcement OF position.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
The Allies Advance

London, Oct. 26.-"Advices from the
front this morning" telegraphs the
Paris correspondent Of Reuters Tel
egram company, indicated general
advance of the allies near Nieuport
as well as to the east of Arras.'
German Naval Action Soon
England is now speculating on when
the Germans will attempt to. bring
their navy into action off the Belgian
coast German submarines have
been lodging here and there off the
coast during the past week, SO far
with no successes. 1t would not sur
prise the British if the sea phase of
the struggle became more general
ard more pronounced in the near fu-
ture, though nothing like general ma
val action is expected
There has been no marked change
in the. situation since the latest Off
cial communications were issued. The
centending forces were at feach 9TH
ers throats today principally along the
9S-mile line stretching from Nieuport
to the River Lis. A struggle violent,
but perhaps less active, is raging
thence southward of Arras. q
Confirmation from Paris that the
aaerman extreme right no longer Is be
ing manipulated by General Won Kluch
came as a distinct surprise here. I
vas said last week that he had beer
superseded by General Won Arnim
but the latest version has him remain
ing on the Aisne, while Grand Duke
4Alberect Of Wuertemburg and others
arS guiding the destinies Of the armies
In Belgium.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26

tcontinued on Page F1vel
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
The French Report

Paris, oct. 26-The French official
communication given out this after
noon says that yesterday the French
lime between Nieuport and Dixmude
was maintained
The text Of the communication fol
lows
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-26
Attack On Antwsrp

OF the dispatches unfavorable to the
Germans, was one saying that Ant
werp was being put in state Of de-
fense and interferements were being
prepared to protect the road to Brue-
ges. Among the reports held here to
be ridiculous was that Germany was
building huge submarine transports
y hich win be used to land troops on
british soil
The status Of the cruisers Goeben
and Breslau, which Turkey purchased
from Germany, IS again brought to
the fore BY dispatch from Rome
which said that the Russian and Brit
ish administrators had informed the
Porte that the allies would fire on
the vessels the next time they came
out Of the Bosphorous, whore they are
Irported to have just entered in haste
The Russian ambassador. It was ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-21
By ASA RoUNTREE. JR.

four Birmingham boys to the varsity squad. these being Vance Wier, Neal Ne vile, Harold Bowron and Griff Harsh. All of them formerly attended the Cen tral High scnool.
 Harsh, who explained the reserves last fall, is after a quarterback assignment. Wier is a fullback prospect. while Ne vile and Bowron are contesting for half back
 Ensley is represented by Pep Wells. the versatile Crimson receiver. Wells is trying out for the first time and has centered his hopes on quarterback.
 Captain Long has side partner from Bessemer. He is Cargyle, considered by many, one of the best third basemen in the south since Derrill Pratt left school Cargyle alternated at end last fall and won his emblem. He is again hot on the trail of that berth.
 Coach Graves has made the first di- vision in his football squad. This came near the close of the past week, and the freshmen were given a field to them- selves. Hog VandeGraaff now has full charge of the new men and is wasting no time in whipping them into shape. According to present intentions, the fresh- men will line up with the varsity in the first scrimmage of the season toward the