davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-02
RELLENILLE.

The sermon topic of Rev. Herbert G.
I,ytle. pastor of Wesley Methodist Bpis-
copaI Church, at the communion service
tomorrow morning will be THE Work OF
O Disciple" The lesson topic at the sun
day school meeting at noon will be The
Prodjgal Son" The Junior Fpworth
League will meet at 3 :15 o'clock and at
the evening service Miss Olive Abbott
will lead. The evening. sermon topic Will
Rev, W. II. ]. Miller, pastor of the Re
formed Church. will preach in the morn
ing on Excuses" A stereopticon ad-
dress on "The Life of st. Paul" will be
delivered at the evening service.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-02

Mrs. Jessie Jackson and Frederick
Nixon are in charge of arrangements
for dinner and theatre party to be
given by their evening card club on
Nav 8. The club will see High
Jinks'' at the Casino.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-02

Ministry of Christ His evening theme
will be Activity
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
Old Stock of Rock
Island is Sold at
Auction in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-ownership of a
railroad represented by millions OF dol
lars worth OF stock was auctioned off
today on the steps of the New York
eouRty court house.
The old stock of the Chicago. Rock
Island Il Pacific Railway company was
put up at foreclosure sale and was bid
in for NlS5.SOO without competition 10y
James n. Wallace, chairman OF the pro
tectiVe committee for the per cent col
lateral trust bonds OF the Chicago. Rock
Island Il Pacific Railroad company,
against which the stock was collateral,
The foreclosure action was brought by
the Central Trust company OF New York
against the railroad company for interest
due on bonds valued at 7l,S5S.OoO.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
TWO Big RAILWAY
SYSTEMS MERGED
Lake Shore and New York Central
Railroads Will Become Single
Corporation.
DEAL INVOLVES MANY MILLIONS
Five Shares of New Corporation Are
20 Be ExchGnEed for Each
share of Lake shore Com
pany Stock.

CLEVELAND. o., Dec. 22.-Consolida-
ton of the Lake Shore Railroad company
with the New York Central Railroad
company was effected here today at a
meeting OF Lake Shore stockholders when
they ratified the action taken by New
York Central stockholders July 20, last
The merger involves $90OOOO,O0O.
Under the plans for the merger every
share OF Lake Shore stock will be traded
for five shares of stock in the new cor
porRtion.
The Lake Shore was incorporated or
August H. 1863, in Ohio. Indiana, MIchi.
gan. Illinois. Pennsylvania and New
York. II was a consolidation Of the Buf.
falo & Erie, Michigan Southern & North
ern Indiana, Cleveland. Painesvllle &
Ashtabula and the Celevland & Toledo
railroads. II comprises 1872 miles OF
road. extending from Buffalo to Chicago,
with many branches. The entire capital
OF the Lake Erie, Alliance q Wheeline
Railroad company, the Lake Erie, Al
lance & Wheeling Coal company. the
Toledo a Ohio Central railroad and the
Chicago, Indiana a Southern is said to be
owned by tho Lake Shore road.
While the Big Four has been operatet
on an independent basis since May 1
1914. the Lake Shore Is said 10 retain con
troll of a majority OF the Big Four capita
stock
In January, 1903, the Lake Shore ant
Baltimore & Ohio acquired a substantial
interest in the capital stocks OF the Read
ing company. Figures for the perioc
ending December 81, 1912, show that tn,
Lake Shore owned Reading stock valued
at $50. 3S2 900, divided thus: $6,O65, 900, frs
preferred; s1l.26SOOo. second preferred
and tcOO2,5OO. common.
The Lake Shore late yesterday filed Z
decd OF record here TO the Central Trus
company and q. F. Attleton, trustee. o
New York, secured an issue OF slOO.OoOOO
twenty-five-year 4 per cent gold bonds
covering all equipment. real estate, etc
II is dated July /. 1914 This is one o
the first legal steps taken in conjunction
with the merger.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
Harrington Boy
Has Skull Crushed

HARRINGTON. Neb Dec, 22-CSne-
ciaL)-Wayne Parsons, the l5-year-old sou
OF j. NJ. Parsons, a farmer living in this
vicinity has a fractured skull as the re-
suit OF a eoasting accident. While the boy
was eoasting down a hill In the vicinity
OF his home with some companions. the
sled he was riding shot under horse
which was drinking from a watering
trough and the animal being scared. let
fly vicious kick. The kick missed the
boy. but struck the sled and the impact
Of the kick tore off board and the
board flew and struck the boy on the
head. crushing his skull. An operation for
the purpose OF raising the bone from the
brain of the boy has heen performed and
az present hoTes are entertained for his
recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
FRENCH REPULSE
GERMAN COLUMN
War Office Report Tells Of Ad-
vantages Gained at Several
Points.
BAYoNET FIGHTS IN ARGoNNE
Three lfRnd-tO-Hand Fights Result
in Little Change I'm Position
Lost Ground IN Retaken
at BOiants.

PARIS. Dec. s2.-The French war Of
flee this afternoon gave out an official
statement as follows:
''Between the sea and the Lys. during
the day Of December q, there was nothing
other than artillery engagements. Be
tween the Lys and the Alsne we repulsed
a German attacking column which was
endeRvoring 20 come out from Carency,
and We took several houses at Elangy.
An attack of the enemy oA Mametz
and the nearby trenches made II Inn
possible for our troops to make any
material progress in this direction. In
the region OF Lipons three attacks OF the
attacks OF the enemy were repulsed.
''we made slight gains TO the east and
TO the west OF Tracy-Le-Val, and our
artillery delivered an effective fire on
the plateau OF Nouvron.
I'm the sections of tho Aisne aud of
Rheims there were artillery engagements,
RayOnet Flights In Champagne.
In Champagne and In the Argonne In
the vicinity OF Souain, there have been
violent bayonet engagements We have
not made perceptible progress In this
region. We have occupied In the sub
urbs OF Perthes-les-Hurlus three German
positions, representing front OF en-
trenchments 1900 yards long To the
northeast OF BeauseJour we have consol.
!dated the positions occupied by us De.
cember 20, and we have occupied all the
trenches in the immediate vicinity OF
Mount CalvRire.
nj the forest OF La Grurie our prog
ress continues. At St. Hubert we repulsed
an attack In the forest OF Bolants Here
certain ground has been lost. but we re
captured two-thirds OF Il.
Between the Argonne and the MeusC
there has been slight progress. In the
suburbs OF Vauquois, 20 the north OF IN,
forest OF Malancourt, our troops wer,
successful in making their way through
a baTbed wire ENHANCEMENT and IL
l taking possession OF certain trenches o
the enemy where they maintained them
I selves
"on the right bank of the Meuse. II
the Forest OF Consenvoyc. we first los
and then reconquered after a lively figh
the territory gained by us December q
From the heights OF the Meuse TO tn
Vosges there Is nothing TO report"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
Two American Oil
Men Arrested at
MatamOras, Mex,

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. Dec. CIV. H.
Burnham. a wealthy British subject
George Davis OF Los Angeles and r. b.
Holland OF Mexico city were arrested
A. Matamoras. Mex. today because Of
letters the Mexican authorities are said
t. have found In their possession
The authorities said the letters were
from persons lnfriendly 20 General Car
rama and were TO be delivered at Tam
pico.
The three men. who reached here sun
day enroute from Mexico City TO Tam
pieo, said they were carrying the letters
for friends In Mexico City and had no
Idea OF their contents. Burnham is from
London and Davis and Holland are
American oil men
}. II. Johnson. United States consul al
hatamoras. Is investigating the deten,
ton OF the men.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
SOW scheeI Ior RurwcII.

BURWEL.L, Neb.. Dec 22-(Speoial)-
After the holidays tho high school will
move into new $4,000 building. which
IL now being finished The work on Il
was begun late In the fall and a large
force OF men is now at work pushing II
&c the completion required by contract
for the first OF the year. Local parties
have charge of the work. This will nearly
double the capacity OF the school build
ings when il Is finished. A good-sized
gymnasium will be fitted up ia the base
ment for the use OF the basket ball teams.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
Girl Must Leave
StepmOther to Get
Grandsire's Wealth

DENVER, Colo. Dec s2.-Charlotte
barth. 10 VIII receive an income OF $500
year from the estate OF her grand
father the late William Barth, provided
she sewers all relations with her step
mother. Mrs. +. E. Brookman. Further
more. II she marries and has children
they will inherit the bulk OF the estate.
valued AZ SO0,OO-with the same
proyiso as to Miss Barth breaking with
Mrs. Brookman. The Barth will. contain
ing these provisions, was filed for probate
here today.
William Barth's last years were en-
biuered by prolonged litigation with
Mrs. Brookman, the second wife OF his
dead son. and her husband. Barth accused
the Brookmans OF trying 20 secure his
fortune.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23

quickly helped by DIR. Kings New Dis
eosery The first dose helps; best remedy
for coughs. colds and lung diseases 60c
and 81, Al druggists.--A
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
10000 Men Out of
Work in Toledo
and Cleveland, 0.

CLEVELAND. o.. Des. PA survey Of
the unemployed situation, completed by
the council committee on labor. indicates
81 900 wage earnors are out OF work In
Cleveland.
TOLEDO. o., Dec. 22.-Fifteen thousand
men, heads OF families who are short on
food as the result OF tho breadwinner
being out Of work. VIII be cared for by
the city. Council last night appropriated
$4,000 TO be used to employ the unem-
ployed, clearing snow from the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23

Bee Want Ads Are the Best Business
Read Daily by People in Search OF Ad-
vertised Opportunities.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
Murderer Surrounded
by Posse in Mountain

CHARLESTON. w Va. Dec. 2s.-Matt
FARRELL who is alleged TO have shot and
killed Deputy silas +. Nance and wounded
Frank Ratcliffe and Jose9hines Wines
last night at Eskdale, on Cabin Creek.
while Nance was trying to arrest him.
this morning was surrounded in the
mountains near Cane Fork by Sheriff
Bonner Iitll and posse who had trailed
him all night. lie is believed to be well
armed. Iarrol, who was serving a six
months sentence for pistol toting'' was
recently released on parole.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
KAISER PROPOSES
A BALTIC UNION
Emperor is Said to Have Offered
to Contribute Russia's Ger
man Provinces.
THREAT ACCoMPANIEs OFFER
In Case sweden Refuses it was 90
he Given Co Russia at End of
the War In Exchange
for Poland.

PETRoGRAD, Dec. 22.--Cvia London)
The recent conference at Malmo.
Sweden. Of the Scandinavian kings and u
visit which King Gustav is reported TO
have made 20 Berlin previously, consti-
tate a subject of much interest in Russia
On view OF the suggestion OF a scandina-
Wan union. at
1t In recalled that Prof ostwnld went
. 90 Sweden on semi-official German mis-
sion, at which time he proposed such a
Scandinavian union. similar TO the gen
eral situation In which Sweden would oc-
cupy a position analagoguous 10 Prussia
in Germany promising Il Is said. that ~
such a union were realized, Germany
would contribute Finland, Esthonia. LII
vonia and part OF courland.
This proposed Baltic union OF 5000 900
population would. according TO the al
leged German view, become an important
European power. while the Scandinavian
countries. separately. despite their high
cultural and Industrial development.
would be politically insisnlficant
Atdtnde OF Russia.
a Russian diplomat, discussing this
plan. said today. ,t
Excluding our provinces. which Ger
many never VIII be able to offer the
union. Russia favors Scandinavian
union. although apparently Germany Is
Inspired In accordance with It's aim 90
create several buffer states between itself
and Russia A strong. united Scandinavia
would weaken German Influence on the
Baltic.
1--WE do not believe that Sweden wants
our provinces, and that the F'inlanders,
Ethonians. or Let's, desire to Join the
Scandinavian union. Then the figures OF
5.OooOOO should be decreased to l25OO 600.
which Is tho present population OF
Sweden. Norway and Denmark. adding
perhaps schleswig- Holstein which Ger
many. II defeated. probably would be
forced 10 return. to Denmark, An im-
rnediate aid Of the union would be to for
tify neutrality"
GernAan PROPOSAL aud Threat.
LONDON. Dec. s2=The correspondent
Of the Daily Telegraph at Copenhager
psys he learns from a high diplomatic
source that Germany. proposed thai
Sweden should help u in the war. offer.
ing as compensation the Baltic islands
and protectorate over Finland.
AS sweden did not deign 70 reply" IN,
correspondent adds, "Germany intimateC
that n Sweden refused the offer. Ger,
many az the peace conference after th'
war. would let Russia take sweden al
conversation Tor Poland.
This threat was similarly ignored an(
then Germany began 10 irritate swedei
By stopping IT'S wood export.
These were incidents leading up {,
lhe conference"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
MAYOR ABANDONS
HOPE OF FED JOB
Makes Announcement that He is
Now a Candidate for Re-Eleo-
tion as City Commissioner.
SEES NO CHANCE FOR PEACE
Says that Bryan and Hitchcock VIII
Not Re Able to Come TO Terms
over the Cutting of Pie
for Nebraska.

Mayor James G. Dahlman. weary OF
waiting for Senator Hitchcock and Sec
retary Bryan to agree on the distribu-
tion Of the federal patronage in Ne
braska, has announced himself candi-
date for reelection in the spring.
'I thought the democratic party would
pension me in my old age for the good
work I've done" said the mayor. smiI-
ing. but It looks like III have TO take
off my coat and get into the harness
again.
In my opinion Senator Hitchcock and
Secretary Bryan will never agree.
can't wait any longer I'm going into
the fight for reelection. l may lose,
but III not lose because 1 waited too
long for a federal Job. neglectlng my own
campaign"
Bryan for DahIman.
The mayor has been urged for the
office of collector Of internal revenue by
Secretary Bryan. Senator Hitchcock in
sists on a job for Chris Gruenther, and
Mr.. Bryan insists that Gruenther be left
wholly to his own devices The senator
wants an agreement on the men for all
three federal jobs-marshal. postmaster,
internal revenue collector-and the sec
retary says take 'em one at time.
81 was not an applicant for an office"
said the mayor. But 1 would have
taken it had an agreement been reached
and my appointment made. 1 believe no
agreement can be reached now, and l
feel that the president will not make the
appointments until an agreement is
reached"
The mayor win not attempt to pull
the other commissioners through the pri-
maries. It has unofficially gone out that
each commissioner will stand on his own
record.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23
ChIeI.en ApIsaty q, Eaeter.

EXETER. Neb.. Dec. 22-Cspeeial.)-
Exeter's third annual poultry show.
which Will begin Monday. December q.
and last for four days. promises 10 be
the largest and best ever held I'm this
part OF the state. Secretary William
schreiner reports that applications from
a great many outside breeders have al
ready been received.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23

Christmas NoUeIties,
Wine Decanters, Stems,
Travelling Flasks
Cigars, Etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-23

FREE
Every purchaser at
Killers will receive a
Xmas souvenir with
81 purchases or over
"A bottle OF nice port
wine-free.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
BEST METHOD FOR CABBAGE:
Culinary Expert Tells How the vess
table May Be Served upStn Ap
petizlnQ Way.

Cabbage, and other vegetables thai
form into heads, should be soaked In
cold water heads down. to which
salt or little vinegar has been added
This will drive out worms or insects II
any are, In hiding among the leaves.
Half an hour is long enough to allow
the vegetables to remain in the water.
Take one-lalf or o~ne-quarter OF the
head OF cabbage, according to quantity
required: and shave it down fine. as Tor
slaw; put it IN very cold water, enough
to just cover It, and let it stand until
crisp; pour OF this water and add
fresh cold water to barely cover It
place over the fire; cover and bring
quickly to boiling; then remove cover
and boil rapidly until it begins to look
clear; pour or the water, season to
taste with salt and pepper, add butter
generously, q tablespoonful to two cup:
fuls Of cabbage, AM turn into q heated
dish and serve. Hot cream, cream
sauce, sour cream sauce or cheese
sauce may be served with it. but 1t 10
very delicate and pleasing to the taste
served plain with butter and season
ing. II any Is left ove chill thorough
;ly and serve as a salad with green
peppers orr leftover string beans or
peas or fresh tomatoes. using sFrencb
dressing.-Lida Ames Willis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
PLEDGES IN PARIS PAWNsHoP
Municipal unels Secured BY False:
4 esth, Dog Collars and ofieial

Paris.-!'Th Mont de fPiete, or pawn
brokers' shop. Is In France an official
institution, instead Of being operated
for private gain. Every month the.
Paris municipal council publishes de
tailed report dealing with the work
ings OF the establishments under its
control. and as these documents are
compiled with much exactness. they
often make amusing reading.
The ~latestsreport indicates the ex-
.traordinary variety Of articles pledged
with the municipal uncle" During
the month, three people deposited COM
iplete sets of false teeth. and nine
parted temporarily with what are Off.
.cialfy registered as partial ,%dentnres."
The Mont de Piete received twenty;
seven jesuites, from which it must not
be imagined that ecclesiastics can be
left In pawn. since the term Is slang
for a dogs collar. Similarly the mari.
which figures on the official list, was
not a husband. but q tool used by en-
.grayers. . ri
Another article pledged was the ON.
.cisl scarf worn by a deputy. But the
most extraordinary item is undoubted-
" .4two3operating tables" It would be
OF some interest to know the reasons
for their presence.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
I7oTHNG6' .5gH8tH ITTTvgBNIgtNYSAy6
Dogs Privilege Restricted.

That the law nc longer comedies
that. : dog lis .eetitled to one bite4is:
held in Legault vs.. Malacker before;
the supreme court Of Wisconsin. IN
which 9 father sued for damages for.
the death or his son, who died from
wounds caused BY the defendant's7d dog
The trial court sustained ! demurrer
tosthe complaint, but In reversing the
decision the supreme court aid VI
Where q complaint allegesSthat $ dog
STACKED and wounded 8 person who
at the time was where heSmight, Ian
fully be and In the exercise OF .ordi
nary care It lis unnecessary, to go
further and allege that the dog was
vicious or mischieyouss Such . dog
10 Unnecessarily vicious, and : separate
allegation to that effect ii unneces.
ssary. The law no longer.allows : dog
his first bite as was said TO be the
case before the passage Of the Law
abQlishing proof OF scienter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
VACATION FOR his HORSE
Kansas City Real Estate Man Works
His .steed Only Ei1bt Months u.s.,
Year. II

Kansas Gity.-Four months out OF
eveEy year are play months for Gypsy,
q twenty:year-old mare owned by
FrankD .. Parsons, 4 Kansas City real
estate dealer, according to the Kansas
City Star, Mr.. Parsons has owned
Gypsy fifteen years and he says her
faithfulness merits the best5treatment
he can give her. a
Gypsy stands without hitching She
never complains, and is always ready
for work. and. despite her twenty.
years, is insTugged health. December.
4 every year Mr.. Parsons hasSGypsy's
shoes removed, and she is allowed to.
rest four months. She has a. diet OF,
rolled oats and alfalfa. a box stall is
her sleeping place and she has a big
lot to romp In II Shelf so disposed.
! am often asked how / keep her
looking SO, well when she is SO old"
Mr. Parsons said the other day. tits
because of the humane treatment she
receives. Gypsy has pulled my buggy
many ~yearssand she earns yearly va.
cation She rests all winter. and In
the hot summer days She has leisure
besides II the day h hot Tdsrathert
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
HUNTERS AID.

h<Br .. r. rNLr-.aF '.f1ET[FIHt -. ~
take a street car than hitch her UP.
Last week l had her in harness only:
one day and she loafed in the shade
the reNt of the time.
The flies never bother Gypsy in the
summer because ! spray her twice q
day with a preparation that keeps on
the pests and she will stand all day
without tossing her head or stamping.
The hard pavement never hurts
her feet, either, because she has .
piece OF sole leather next to her hoofs
and the shoes are nailed ON the leath'
,er. She hasn't had q sick day in years,
and she never, fails me. Is
Some day she IL going to be too
old to pull me around and then she n.
not going to get q bullet or beasent 70.
the dinky market. ! am going to give
her freedom some day, and let her close
her days in some pleasant pasture. a
.horseswill work without food until II
drops. It never complains audit puts
all its trust in, its master. q man who
wouldn't treat his horse right wouldn't
treat his family right" B s@
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
GOING in SAME DIRECTION
One Fact Doctor Was Willing to Ad.
nit to Hypoehondriae Patient
SsE Who Had Become a Bore.

E= - e. Th.Et .r "a g. Z, U
Once there was a hy~pochondriac
who used to think that he was dying
about three times a week. One dayahe
was driving out In his automobile,
and one Of these spells came over him.
On the road ahead Of him he happened
to see his family doctor speeding.
along in his roadster. He felt SO sick
that he applied all his power in: order
to catch up with the doctor as soon as
possible. d
But the doctor saw him coming and
he used all the gas he had to get
away from him. For about three miles
they had Al close race. Finally, how
ever, the doctor had some tire trouble,
and the hypochondriac drew up along
side.
Doctor" he shouted, .stop a min
ute! L am dying. Darn it all! I'm
dying!"
you must be" grunted the physi-
clan. II never saw anybody going 10
fast as you are!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-07-22
FLIGHT. I leigh |. IS POSSIBLE
Possibility Of Oversee Voyage
Il, Pointed Out.
Or. Bell In Communication TO National
Geographic Society Says Trip u
Heavier-Than-AirEM Machine In
g13 Hours 10 FeasIbIe.

AWashington,-The possibility of .
transatlantic ocean flight in Q
sheavier.than.air machine in IS hours
Is pointed out in a communication to
the National Geographic society at
Washington from Dr.. Alexander
Graham Bell, inventor Of the tele-
phone and former president Of the
society. 5*
1.-The distance from Newfoundland
to ireland is less than two thousand
miles, !" says Doctor Bell This
means that II you go at 100 miles an
hour you will cross the Atlantic in 20.
shours--less than q day.aS58We have. fly
ing machines that go at CREATE
speed than that. We already have
machines that could cross the ocean
IL their engines can keep going for 20.
hours. OF course, these are excep-
stional machines, but eyen<the ordinary
machines Of today make so miles an
hour with ease. H
"NoW,a flying machine flies faster
AS, you go higher up, because the rarer.
air offers less resistance to the mo
ton, while the propeller gives the,
same push with the same power. what
ever the elevation. AS you get into
the rarer air the propeller spins
around faster, "A ,5O-mile-an-hour ma
chine flying two miles high In the
air-;and we have machines that have
gone twice as high IS rhat--wil fy,
much faster than so miles an hour.
Then at an elevation Of two miles
high in the air there is . constant
wind blowing In the genera! direction
OF Europe having q velocity anywhere
from twenty-five to fifty miles an
hour. III 4
A . net result OF all these things,
there can be little doubt that any or
binary machine that is able to sup
port itself In the air at an elevation;