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Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
First Charge of Indian Cavalry Sends
German Infantry Back in Mad Flight

Copyright, 1914 by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Oct 2.-(Special Cablegram
to New York World and Omaha Bee)-
The following account OF the first charge
OF the Indian cavalry in the European
war is given by British soldier who has
been invalided home:
''One day the Germans had been press
ing us hard all along the line. Just when
they were about half way toward our
trenches the Indians, who had arrived the
day before and were anxious to get into
it, were brought up. Fine fellows they
looked as they passed us on their fine
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

chargers and we broke into cheers
''At the word Of command they swept
forward. making only a slight detour
TO get out Of our line OF fire. Then they
swept into the Germans from the left
like q whIrlwind. With shrill yell they
rode right through the German infantry.
The Germans broke and run for their
lives. pursued by the Indians for about
a mile.
When tho Indians came back from the
charge they we're cheered wildly all along
our line, but they didn't think much of
what they had done 1T amt SO exciting
as pig-sticking,' said one
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
DAKOTA FARMERS TALK
CLOSED COYOTE SEASON

PIERRE, $. D., oct. %.-(special)--
Farmers in some sections OF the state
are talking a CLOSED season" for coyotes,
until they have eliminated the jack rabbit
pest which they declare IS becoming seri-
Gus in sections where alfalfa raising Is
increasing the acreage. The question at
issue is whether they breed more rapidly
in such sections, or that the good feeding
draws them from larger territory. but
for one reason or the other they are
certainly numerous In any section where
alfalfa Is grown.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
Britain Won't Halt
U. s, Cotton Cargoes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-slr Edward
Gray British minister for foreign af-
fairs. has assured the United states.
through Ambassador Page at London.
that England will not interfere with
American cotton shipments as Contra
band OF war This was announced today
at the state department
Ambassador Page afro reported that
the British ship camperdoou. laden with
American cotton and products detained
at sornway. Scotland. was not held be-
cause Of It's manifest but on account
OF Disagreement between its owners
and the Charter party
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
CARMAN JURY is
UNABLE TO AGREE.
Twelve Men, Out for Over Thirteen
Hours, Admit Can't Reach Yer
dict and Are Discharged.
ACCUSED WOMAN coLLAPsEs
Her Attorneys Announce Bail Will
BE Furnished for Release To-
day, ~ Court Consents,
Pending New Trial.

N1NEoIA, n. Y. Oct 25.-The jury in
the case Of Mrs. Florence Conklin Car
man. charged with tho murder OF Mrs.
Louise Bailey. failed TO reach a verdict
after thirteen hours and ten minutes de-
liberation. The jury. worn and haggard
from loss OF sleep, reported its inability
to agree at 1858 n. m. today and was
discharged.
Mrs. Carman collapsed upon hearing
the verdict and was carried from the
court room. Her attorney announced
that bail would be furnished for her re-
lease tomorrow, should the court con
sent. pending a new trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
Chief of the British
Army Staff Is Dead

LONDON, oct. 5.-Ganeral Sir Charles
Douglas. chief OF staff OF the British
army and first military member of the
army council, died today.
General Sir Charles Douglas was APP
pointed chief OF staff of the British
army April I, following the resignation
Of Sir John French. the present COM
mander Of the British eNpedltionary
forces. on the continent.
Sir Charles was born in 1850 and had
served In all wGrs since the African cam
paign in 1879, He had been inspector
general OF the home forces since 1912
when he was chief OF the general staff.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
French War office Says Germans
Succeed in Crossing User Be-
tween Nieuport and Dixmude.
VIOLENT BATTLE IN PROGRESS
Communication Asserts Action Con-
tinuing Under Same Condi-
tions as Before.
NO CHANGE IN ARGoNNE REGION
Gallo Field Artillery on Upper
Meuse Has Destroyed Three
Teuton Batteries.
Russian Troops Inflict Several De-
feats on Foes Rear Guards.
TOWNS TAKEN BY MUsCOvITES
LovinE, Skierniewice and Rawa
Captured by Csar's Warriors at
Point of Bayonet, state
ment Declares.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-The following
official communication was issued
by the French war office tonight
THE action has continued under
the same conditions as on preceding
dhys. A battle of very violent
character is in progress. between
Nieuport and the river Lys. The
German forces have succeeded in
crossing the User between Nieuport
and Dixmude.
''In the Argonne region our situation is
maintained under the conditions an
nounced yesterday.
"On the upper Mouse our field artillery
has destroyed three more German bat
teries, one of which was composed of
guns of heavy csliber."
Petrograd Reports Success.
PETRoGRAD. Oct. zS.-The following
communication was issued from general
headquarters tonight:
''On October % and "a the Russian
troops inflicted several defeats on the
German rear guards. who were attempt
ing TO hold positions along the rivers
Ravka. Skernevka and Rylka.
Loving. Skierniewice and Rawa were
taken by bayonet attacks.
Tho Austrians in retreating with tho
Germans on the roads near Radon, hav-
ing received .reinforcements and profiting
by the wooded and rolling character OF
the region, offered stubborn resistance to
our offensive, which developed into an en-
gagement OF considerable dimensions.
Take Prisoners and Guns.
AT that place We captured prisoners,
cannon and rapid fire guns.
Along the rlver San and south of
PrzeInysl desperate fighting continues,
An attempt by the Austrians to turn the
Russian left wing south Of Przemysl
failed, the Austrians suffering great
losses.
''An Austrian column, which descended
the Carpathians near the town of Dolina
TWENTY-FIVE miles from Stry), has been
defeated and DISPERSED
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
DEMOS DISAPPOINTED TO
FIND THEY MISSED BRYAN

PIERRE. s. D.. Oct. 6-tspeclai.)-
Several disappointed democrats from the
country were wandering about this fore-
noon. having come in to hear the talk
by Secretary OF State w. J. Bryan? not
having learned OF the change in his
schedule. which cut out any talks IN
South Dakota. east OF the Black Hills.
He spoke in Deadwood am Rapid City.
and from there crossed the state 10 Aber-
deem by night train, and on into North
Dakota, where he had a Monday schedule.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
Desire to See World
Will Prove Fatal to
Youth from Omaha

DENVER, Colo. Oct 25.-(Special TeIe-
gram.)-The desire OF Martin Porter, -,
who said he was a high school student
OF Omaha, Ito see the west was brought
TO a sudden termination today when the
boy was mortaliy hurt by a train. lie
has been working at Delta. Colo. as a
fruit packer and was nearing Somerset
en- route 20 Paonia. where he sought an
other job. He was seen stealing a ride
and IL is believed he jumped TO avoid ar
rest
The wheels OF the freight train passed
over him and he died two hours later.
Porter was youth OF powerful build
and from conversion he had with per-
sons al Delta II Is believed he had run
away from nome. He said he wanted to
see the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
WILSON SEES DAY
CANNON NOT JUDGE
President, in Y. M. C. A. Address at
Pittsburgh, Says Discussion One
Day Will Settle Disputes.
LEADERS MUST BE AGGRESSIVE
Believes I'm Popular Government, ne
cause, Under II, Don't Know
from whence Rulers
viii Come.

PITTSBURGH, oct. 25.-"Peace com
mission treaties OF the kind negotiated
between the United States and many
foreign countries" were spoken OF by
President Wilson yesterday as to
means for shedding light" on disputes
which will make tine use OF force un-
necessary. The president predicted that
after international disputes have been
discussed for a year as provided In these
treaties cannon will not be found neces-
saty to settle them.
The president addressed a mass meet
ing In celebration of the SEVENTEEN anni-
versary of the Young Mems Christian as
sociation movement ana dweh on the
lessons Of Christianity, urging young men
70 be progressive and work for the public
welfare.
The president pleaded Tor homes with
Christian atmospheres. saying that
Christianity is catching and that
children reared In Christian homes are
more apt to be good citizens than others.
1T would be good for men, both young
and old. to detach themselves more from
business and think OF higher things"
said Mr. Wilson after he had opened his
address by saying that by his being
away from Washington. congress could
have more leisure to adjourn.
How tired ] am OF the men whose
virtue is selfish because II is self-pro-
tective. I hate the moral coward ana I
despise him as. we'll / wish the towards
would stay on the side lines and let 9TH
ers do the things to be done. Do not
follow people who stand stin. Nowadays
leaders must be aggressive.
IT you can guess beforehand who
your leaders are 10 be, the chances are
they VIII be useless. believe 10 popular
government. because under It we don't
know from what family or class or oc-
cnpation the. leaders viii come.
hope that there will now be a great
rush OF Christian spirit on the doors of
eVn. What you have to do Is 20 fight
not with cannon, but with right"
The president left for WashinRtor ..
1:i5 D. m.
Cheers for President.
CUMBERLAND. Md. Oct. 25-Return-
ing from Pittsburgh 10 WASHINGTON. ID. g.
throueh Pennsyivania, West Virginia and
Maryland President Wilson was forced 70
give a campaign atmosphere to the trip
by crowds which gathered at every stop-
ping place and eheered until he appeared
on the platform OF his car.
The president spoke briefly at McKees-
port BraddocS, Connellsville, Pa, ana
other towns, but did not touch on polI-
tics. At one place lie expressed pleasure
az the news Of the adjournment OF
congress.
President Wilson shook hands a. every
stop until the train pulled out At sew
ersl places the crowds we're so large that
ne used both hands to greet the people.
How are you in the gallery" he called
70 men on top Of nearby freight car in
one town
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
VICTORIES ROUSE
RUSSIAN EMPIRE
Nation Rings at News that Picked
German Troops Have Turned
Back.
UHLANs AND HUssARs TAKEN
Party of Doctors Reports These
Proud Soldiers in "shoaIs" Taken
Prisoners and Dismounted
Marching to Captivity.

Copyright. 1914. by Press Publishing Coz
PETRoGRAD, Oct 25,--(Special Cable
gram to New York World and Omaha
B6e)--rhe woSGs victorious record OF
tho army has fired the nation with new
patriotism. The Caucasian troops, whose
deeds of heroism I'm holding in the
trenches at Kosenizy and holding the
road to the bridge at Ivangorod are being
spread from end 10 end OF the empire.
are coming In for high honors. II is said
that the czar who is spending the week
at Tsarsko seelo, intends showing tho
gratitude OF the empire to those of the
Caucasian contingent who are named by
their commander TO him by decorations
and other signs OF imperial gratitude
Roll Germans Back.
These troops held the most responsible
positions, facing as they did the pick OF
the German army and its heaviest guns.
To have not only withstood the on
slaughts, but to have rolled the enemy
back in despair is something that Rus
SLAMS tonight are proud OF 10 the last
man. They formed the pivot that turned
The German center and then began the
VI SiuiuPhhb up OF tne lines.
Much Equipment Taken.
party OF doctors returning from an
automobile trip behind the advance guard
OF the pursuing Cossacks and cavalry
report that the retreat Of the Germans
Is disorderly rout; that the enemy has
abandoned immense atores OF fresh beef.
equipment ard fille1 Kitchens as well
as vast quantities OF guns and am
munition.
The Polanders are following the re-
treating Germans and reenterlng their
homes as fast as possible
UhlaRH Captured.
The doctors report meeting many par
ties OF uhlans and hussars dismounted.
returning through the mud, bedraggled
and prisoners.
NO statement as TO the actual number
of prisoners taken has as yet been is
sued by the war ministry.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
FRENCH PESSIMISTIC,
is OPINION AT BERLIN
Depressed Tone of Bulletin at Paris
Causes Unrest. Declare Ger
man Officials.
SEE ALLIES CAMPAIGN CHECKED
Twelfth Week Of War SiEnali1ed by
stepping of EnveIopinE Move
ment Directed Against
Germans' Right.

BERLIN. Oct. S.-By Wireless to Say
villc.--The following German comment OF
yesterdays French official statements
has been given to the press:
''The tone of the French. official wal
bulletin of last evening was rather de-
pressed and caused a panic in Paris. Il
admits a retreat between the sea and
canal La Bassee and mentions the i'm
petuosity OF the German attacks neal
Arras and the Somme.
THE night bulletin aggravstes the pes
simistio impression. II repeats that there
have hSen French defeats on the north
wing In order to attenuate the impres-
sion an official note was issued two hours
later saying that the battle front had
shifted 200 kilometers northward. and
therefore, patience always was needed"
According to official accounts the
twelfth week. Of the war was slgnalized
by the final checking OF the envelopins
campaign which the allies for a month
have directed against the German right
flank. The Germans, 1t is declared, have
begun to slowly but definitely push south
ward.
events IN lne edSleIn tnedltT Ot tne
war have not yet entered a decisive
phase, it is said.
Report to Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct 25.-The German
embassy today received the following
official wireless from Berlin:
Official headquarters report, October
"a, says that fighting along the User canal
was extremely stubborn and that in the
north the Germans crossed the canal
with strong forces. East of Ypres and
southwest OF Lille our troops advanced
slowly. Under heavy fighting a British
ship yesterday uselessly bombarded
Ostend
In the Argonne our troops also gained
ground, took several machine guns and
a number of prisoners. Two French aero
planes were shot down there North of
Toul. near Fleurey, the French declined
truce offered by us for burying the
great number OF their dead and taking
care OF their wounded. West of Agus-
towo the Russians renewed their attacks.
which were repulsed."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
Six Hundred Thousand Men Come to
Aid of Invaders in Effort to
Crush Foes.
THEIR ATTACKS ARE REFUSED
Official Communication Issued at
Paris Asserts Assaults Fail.
ZEPPELIN USED FOR sHEILING
Around Nieuport Guns OF Allies
said 60 Have MRssacrcd Kaiser's
Soldiers, waves washing
Jp Bodies.
BULLETIN.

BERLIN tyia Romel. Oct. 25.--
An extraordinarily vigorous French
attack is being made from Toul.
along the line from Pont-a-Mousson
to Gironville against the German
army operating against the line Of
fortresses extending from verdun to
Toul
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

LONDON, Oct. 25.--With Ger
many hurting fresh troops, estimated
as high as 100000 men, into the IT,
tanic conflict raging in northern
France, the Paris war office tonight
claimed all attacks, from the sea as
far as the region to the south OF Ar
ras, had been repulsed.
The fighting between Lille and
nunkirk is described In Berlin as
the greatest battle of the campaign
and upon it's outcome is said to hinge
the fate of the German invasion OF
France.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
Prophets of Profit

We believe the lean days are
over. We believe prosperity is
here-the greatest boom times
we have known in a generation.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

Every keen visioned man can
see II. The armies OF Europe
fighting for military power
have combined to make Ameri-
ca the worlds great CONNER
cial power. During the fiscal
year ending June both. 1914,
the United States imported az
S92,00O,O00 worth OF goods. A
pretty good item for our own
manufacturers to supply this
year. In addition, our mills
must double their exports TO
make up for the goods Europe
cannot supply. The figures are
dazzling--the profits stupendous.
-. W..
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
SerVian Retirement
Not Decisive Defeat

NlsH, seryia (via LOndonl. oct B-An
official communication issued today saws
that on October Il a battle was fought
all along the Bosnian front The servia
and Montenegrin allies repulsed all at
thcks, but In view OF the Austrians' Sc
we're assaults the Montenegrins were
compelled to fsll back little behind
their positions.
The foregoing apparently refers TO the
recent engagement in which the Austrians
claimed a decisive victory.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
NInannrre ot Germans.

Around Nleuport, where the Frcnch-
English fleet aided the lies land force.
the battle is said to have been a massa-
Gro Of tho Germans, many bodies az that
point still being washed upon the beach
by the waves.
Under the deadly fire Of the naval guns,
the invaders are declared TO. have left
the coast clear IN an effort to work
around Dixmude toward Lille a Berlin
report claiming success on the User
canal
In their supreme effort to break through
tho allied limo. the Germans are reported
TO have stripped Brussels and Antwerp
OF their garrisons and TO have even drawn
reinforcements from tho line before
Rheims
ZeppeIinH Used.
Zeppellns also are declared TO have been
used in bombarding the allied line after
having practiced dropping bombs at tar
gets from a. height OF 1000 TO 5000 feet.
The French communicating chief is the
only one to admit reverses in the western
theater Of the war and he does SO only
in cryptic sentences. II is difficult to
Judge, therefore, how the battles Ia
France and Belgium are progressing, but
II 10 AtINdHl Allal hp W tiilH tNtliilE Hth'
OF tho armies has succeeded in pushing
it's offensive far enough TO bring appre-
ciably nearer the end OF any OF the en-
gagements that have been going on for
so many weeks.
Germans Take Offensive.
The Germans have taken the offensive
against both the right wing OF the allied
army. which rests on the sea, and that
portion Of tho French army which is de-
Tending the line OF Notifications between
Verdun and Toul. In the former opera
tions. In which every German soldier at
the command OF the officers In Belgium
is taking part, the French admit that the
Germans have made progress at some
points but declares that at others the
allies have been Just as successful
II is evident that along the coast the
Germans have found It difficult 10 ad-
vance in the face Of the hard fighting
force drawn along the User canal. aided
Continued on Page Two, Column SIX
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
The Weather

Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature .......,.,........... -. a
Excess for the day ..............,..,,,...-I
Total excess since March i............ .sSs
Normal precipitation ...-........ 05 inch
Deficiency for the day.......... % inch
Total rainfall since March \ 40 inches
nbet,icieney neti since MSTSa od d'i, ,s,, q inches
Deficiency for cor period. 1912. 2. 81 inches
r indicates trece or precipitation
Indicates below zero.
J.. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26
AdvSrtIslng Is the Life Of 1rads

toners, your oompetitoT'a augtemera,
youT possible oageomsFh
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

ConIDaratIve
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

Precipitation depar-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-26

Are You Ready for Prosperity?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
How He Felt.

Sergeant Barker was in a bad tenn
per, consequently the recruits under
Instruction were having a hard time
Of it.
The squad had to bout turn" so
many times in a few seconds that il
was no wonder the recruits got dizzy
and Smudger Sniff finished up by
turning about the wrong way.
Sergeant Barker got in a towering
rage, and, striding up to the Smudger,
reared:
Where the dickens do you reckon
yourself to be, Ell? On parade. or
what?"
Well, sergeant" replied Smudger,
meekly, 81 began to think was at a
fancy-dress ball dressed up as a
bloomin' leg o. mutton, and twisting
round and round on meat-jack."-
Cleveland Leader.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
Mad All Through.

An irate old lady. the wife Of a
prosperous farmer on the outskirts Of
Philadelphia. stepped OFF train in
Broad street station the other day
with face like a thunder cloud. Amy,
one could see in that scowhng coun
tenance the smoldering fire that might
break forth at any minute. Stamping
excitedly on the platform, she CRASHED
her teeth in a struggle to keep back
her tears.
Finally she buttonholed the first
person that would listen to her tale
OF woe.
What's all this here talk of edu.
eating young men to be civil engi.
neers?" she screeched Indignantly.
What we need In this country Is
more civil conductors and less sassy
brakemenl"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
More Than 0
A MILLION WOMEN

Dress in Style at Small Expense
by Reading Americas Leading
Fashion Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
HOpkinsviIle Market
Quotations.
Corrected Jan. 8, 1ol.

RETAIL GROCERY PRICES,
Country lard, good color and clear
l4c and 15c per pound.
Country bacon, TIC per pound.
Black-eyed peas. $3.50 per busheI
Country shoulders, 15c pound.
County hams 21c per pound.
Irish potatoes. $1.3O per bushel.
Northern eating Rural potatoes
$1.30 per bushel
Texas eating onions, S1.75 per
bushel, newlstock
Dried Navy beans, $500 per
buahel
Cabbage, 8 Genus q pound.
Dried Lima beans, Coo per gallon
Country dried apples, 10c per
pound. 3 for 25c
Daisy cream cheese. 25c peI
pound
Full cream brick cheese. 25c per
round
Full cream Limberger cheese, 25c
pei pound
Popcorn. dried on ear &c per pound
Fresh Eggs 35c per doz
Choice lots fresh, well-worke6
country butter. in pound prints. 30c
FRUITS.
Lemons. 30c per o.
Navel Oranges, 30c to SOC per doz.
Bananas, 15c and zoe doz
Cash Price Paid For Produce.
POULTRY.
Dressed hens, lac per pound
Dressed cocks, &c per pound
live hens, lie per pound; live cocks
Sc pound; live turkeys, 14c PEI
pound
RooTs. HIDES, Wool AND TALLow
Prices paid by wholesale dealers te
butchers and farmers:
Roots-Southern ginseng, S5.75 ID
Golden Seal" yellow root, $I.35 II
Mayapple, 81; pink root, 12c and 13l
Tallow-No. l. al: No. 2, &c.
Woodbury., IOc to I7c::.C J
Crease, 21c. medium, tub washed
29c to Soc; coarse. dingy, tubwashed
18c.
Feathers-Prime white goose. Soc
dark and mixed old goose, I5c to Doc;
gray mixed, I5c to 30c. white duck
pc to 35c. new.
Hides and Skins-These quotation
are for Kentucky hides. Southern
green hides &c. We quote assorted
lots dry flint, re to I4c. 9-10 bet
ter demand
Dressed geese, lie per pound for
choice lots, live 81
Fresh country eggs, % cents per
dozen
Fresh country butter 25c ID.
A good demand exists for sprina
chickens. and choice lots Of fresh
country butter
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
Man Of Experience.

80 you claim the world is round"
sneered the skeptic. How do you
know that it is not sQuare?"
Because have had too many deal
ings with IT," grimly replied Colum-
bus.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-01-22
HAY AND GRAIN.

No. / timothy hay. $22 90
No. | clover hay. $40 90
Clean, bright straw hay, 25c bale
Alfalfa hay, $21 90
White seed oats, 54c
Black seed oats, 53c
Mixed seed oats, Coo
No. 2 white corn. 92c
Winter wheat bran, $500
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-04

foot to cement the administration
rupport about Attorney General West
and to make a strong anti-Williams-
Gore combination. few of the ad-
supporters who at first
"shied" at Vests candidacy are now
TO be found In the attorney generals
band wagon. They have been brought
into line 10y the talk that since the
attorney general has attempted to-
swallow the deeds OF both Demo
cratic Administrations the cohorts OF
these regimes should assist him in
keeping down the dose Argument
similar To- this is said 10
have been used hy the former cov-
crnor when the boys dropped" in to
see him at the Skirvin hotel last
night
It Is said that at the outset Gov
ernor Cruce was favorable ~ the
candidacy Of Doctor Duke ~ Guthrie
Whether the governor has decided 90
support the Guthrie physician for
governor with his vote and influence
in the primary election Is not known
a change in the attitude. howcv.r
of some Of Governor Cruces np-