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Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Urges Development
Of Trade Relations
With South America

BuENos AIRES. Nov g7.--The Nicion
referring TO the presence OF Or. Romula
s, Naon. the ambassador Of the Argen-
tine republic, In Philadelphia. November
q. and his discussion OF trade matters.
urges the Industries Of the United States
to take advantage of the present oircum-
stances and develop business relations
with Argentina. II says American bust
ness should send travelling men 10 Argen-
tina 10 show their wares ana give pub
licity 70 their intentions
The Prenxa, in an editorial published
today declares that the attitude OF
France and Great Britain on the subject
Of the preservation of the neutrality of
Colombia and Ecuador does not con-
template any attempt ON the sovereignty
OF these countries. France and Great
Britain. the paper says, win ask the good
offices OF the United States 20 make this
neutrality respected; they will IN no
sense Intervene.
The PrenEa advises the countries OF
South America to observe the strictest
neutrality In the present war.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Army Aviators to Be
Given Tests Under a
Warlike Condition

WASHINGTON. Nov. H.-sAerial re-
connaisance work In which actual war
like conditions will be stimulated as far
as possible Is to be the test for army
aviators this year who enter the contest
for the Mackay troops. presented several
years ago by Clarence II. Mackay through
the Aero Club OF America. II is awarded
annually for the best record In CARRYING
out certain prescribed conditions. II was
announced at the War department today
that marines artillery and calvary will
be moving about the territory over which
the aviators must fly.
The contest will be held near San Diego.
Cal. about December Is and VIII be par
| tielpated In by the Fourth regiment OF
marines. the artillery garrison from Fort
Rosecrans and a squadron of calvary
! from San Ysedro. Cal. The reconnaissance
is 10 start from a point about 100 miles
from San Diego. The goal OF each fligh,
IL to be maintained near San Diego
on which is located the army aviation
school
The cup is to be competed for by teams
each composed of a pilot and an OBJ
server. Accuracy of locations OF the
troops below, with their composition and
strength. also the time required to max,
the flight. will be counted In the judR,
ing As complete report as possible
with q map must be submitted at tn.
terminus. Fifteen minutes before start
ing each team will be given a copy of tn
instructions Fllers will DO DISQUALIFIED
II they get below $500 feet and for ever,
minute they are below 1900 feet pointi
will be deducted. There will be fiv,
judges. three representing the War de,
partment and two the Aero Club Of
/ America.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
BIG ALIMONY is ALLOWED
Mrs. Bessie larry Is Given Ter
Thousand Five Hundred.
ALSO PAID BY THE MONTH
And Besides This IL Ia Pay Nine
Hundred ca His wife's AttOr-
neys-suit Not Contested
by DIP. larry.

Mrs. Bessie larry was awarded $1,000
alimony. one of the largest allowances OF
the kind ever made In a default divorce
suit in the history OF the local district
court. when she was granted legal
separation from DIR. Edward X. larry,
medical specialist. by Judge Sutton.
Mrs larry alleged In her petition that
her husband earned $1,000 year in his
practice. Tho court found that his
possessions are worth $4,000. He was
also ordered TO pay 500 a month 20 his
wife for one year and 20 pay n fee OF
$500 TO his wifo's attorneys.
Mrs. Tarry charged her husband Will
extreme cruelty. He lid not contest tn,
suit and property settlement was made
outside of court.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Carranza Arrests
Mexican Employed
by General Funston

WASHINGTON. Nov. s;.-Despite Car
Kansas guarantees that Mexicans en-
ployed by Major General Funston In the
administration OF Vera Cruz would not
be molested. the arrest OF one such Mex
lean was reported 20 the State depart
ment today by Consul Canada No de-
tails were given. The new civil govern
ment at Vera Cruz has been announced.
but has not yet been put In full opera
tiOn.
Consul Canada reports the police still
apparently are under military control
Continued quiet prevails and Generals
Asuilar and Marines have reiterated
csrranza's promise OF protection for
American life and property.
Communication Is slow from Mexico City
and officials today expressed the opinion
that Villa probably already has entered
the capital.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Austrians Repulsed
by MOntenegrins

PARIS. Nov. H.-rhe consul general
OF Montenegro today gave out the fol-
lowing communication under date OF
cettinje. November 25s
'Eight Austrian battslions yesterday
attacked a Montenegrin brigade near
Nishegrad, ON the Drina river. They
made every effort TO drive the Montene-
rms from their position. but were un-
suceeksful
TIE M2ntenesrins repulsed them. In
listing great losses They pursued the
enemy shd took large quantities OF waI
material az wei as many prisoners"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
British Collier
Khartoum Blown Up

LONDON. Nov a.-The British adj
miralty this evening announced that the
collier Khartoum had been blown up to-
day by mine off Grimsby The crew Of
the Khartoum was landed a. drimsby
Grimsby Is on the south bank of the
Humber, fifteen miles southeast OF Hull.
The Khartoum was az 1880 tons net
II Was siS. feet long, forty feet beam and
twenty feet deep The vessel was built al
Stockton In April, 1885.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
IN TRINIDAD
WILL OPEN JANUARY

TRINIDAD, Colo, Dec. 19.-The
saloons throughout the strike district
of southern Colorado, which have been
closed since last April, will probably
reopen for business on January /, at
the expiration of the proclamation Of
Gov. Ammons which holds until Dec.
81. With the strike declared off, the
governor will probably not extend the
ban for the remaining time of his
term.
The saloons we're first closed April
90 by order of the mayor at time
when a turbulent condition prevailed.
When the Fifth United States cavalry
entered the district on April 30, Major
w. A. Holbrook, commanding, con-
tinued the order. Colonel f.. ]. Lock-
EFT pursued the same policy Of re
striction. Since then three proelama-
tions by the governor have kept the
saloons closed
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
WAR NEWS FEATURES

ROME, Nov. 15.-(By Mail 10 New
York. )--The federal council Of Ger
many has adopted rigorous measures
for conserving Germany's cereal sup
ply during the present war, according
to advices here. Statistics just COM
pleted by experts establish that on
the basis now provided for Germany
will have no difficulty in getting
along until next years crops are har-
vested.
One Of the new measures enacted
by the federal council provides that
all millers shall grind wheat to the
extent that rs per cent of 1t becomes
flour. This does away with the waste
that ensues in the grinding Of fine
qualities of flour The percentage for
rye Is fixed at 10 per cent.
All bakers are ordered to mix with
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
AUSTRIAN GENERAL
FORBIDS FALTERING
United Press.

United Press.
NISH, Nov. 11.-(By Mail to New
York. ID forbid strictly the slight
est faltering," reads remarkable
order issued to his officers by Major
General Gustave Cola, in command
of the Austrian troops operating
around Semlin. Certain detachments
of our sharpshoSters were not capa-
BILE yesterday of forcing the enemy's
lines because the officers were unable
to lead their troops. All commanders
must inspire men with their own
energy, and must serve as examples.
When officers give signs of weak
ness either in their action or in their
words the consequences may be high
ly injurious. Detachments are scarce
ly ever well informed as to the sit
uation; they do not know what is GO
ing on either to their left or their
right before them or behind. This has
often led to their mistaking our own
troops for the enemy and firing on
them. ! will punish severely COM
manding officers under my orders if
this state of affairs is not remedied
at once"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
COLORADO SPRINGS MAY
ANNEX COLORADO CITY

COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 49,
That the joint commission appointed
by the city councils of Colorado
Springs and Colorado City will rec
ommcnd the annexation of Colorado
City to Colorado Springs has been
unofficially decided. The committee
mittee is now drafting its report to
the two councils. Upon adoption Of
the report by the two councils an or
dinance will be drafted which will
be submitted to the voters of both
places next spring.
1t is understood that the commits
sion favors annexation because it be-
lieves the expense of administration
would be reduced and also believes
that geographically the two cities
should logically be one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
IMPORTANT PROPOSED
LEGISLATIVE ACTION

recommendation that will reduce the
cost and still give more efficient gov
ernment. Some years ago the state
of Minnesota employed experts to do
this with the result that millions of
dollars were saved annually. Chair
man Stewart of the Republican state
central committee, has had a number
Of experts at work, some of whom
were the same men who made the rec
concentrations in Minnesota. So far
these experts have made recommen-
dations which, # put into effect, will
save the state one-half million dollars
annually. The general proposition is
to abolish all boards and bureaus and
to create one or two commissions to
handle ali Of the work now handled
through the boards and bureaus; also
to abolish the general clerkship and
minor positions and to create one po-
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
LETTER FROM A GERMAN
OFFICERS SWEETHEART

GENEVA. Nov. 1s-(By Mail to
New York.)-A letter from his, fiance
found on a young Gepman officer TAX
en- prisoner near Belfort reads:
What are you all doing stiil in
Alsace since Belfortthas been taken
by our brave army? Three times
you have told me you were on the
way to Paris, and hoped to enter the
French capital soon, hut perhaps You
will be already there before this
reaches you.
III so, dear, don't forget to cap
turc the beautiful furs and pearls we
saw together last summer in the Rue
dc la Paix. They were lovely, and
will attract much notice here when all
our enemies are beaten and peace is
made at Christmas
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
TALES OF THE TELEGRAPH.

If you hear the earth rocking It
will not be an earthquake; it viii be
the millions Of heathens in far off
foreign lands shaking with laughter
at the following announcement in the
telegraph; "The Victoria cross has
been bestowed upon Private George
Wilson, Second Battalion Highland
Light Infantry, because he. unaidcd
and alone killed an officer and six
men who were working on a deadly
gun to be used in the war now rag
ing between Christian nations" The
heathens are sure to see the joke, be
cause in a few days these Christian
nations are to celebrate the birthday
Of the Prince of Peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
BOTH SIDES MAKE
GAINS IN THE EAST
Austria is Trying to Conci|iate the hungariaS
Who Threaten TO Revolt Unless Austria
Protects them From Russians
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-There is con-
fusion regarding conditions in the
eastern theater of war as the result
OF conflicting Russian and German
statements, which indicate that both
sides are partially successful. The
situation in the southern front un-
doubtedly favors the Germans, but the
German advance to Warsaw from the
north was repulsed, but the advance
TO Vistula is proceeding.
Trouble Between the Austrians and
Hungarians.
Petrograd officials admit the Rus
slams modified the disposition of cer-
tain troops because of Austrian re-
Inducements. The Austrians are try
ing to conciliate the Hungarians who
are bitterly opposed to sacrificing
their country to prevent the Russians
from invading Germany.
In the Hungarian parliament Count
Tisza, the premier, said If the Aus
trian general staff did not prevent
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
REVIEW
BY HAL SHERIDAN

NEW YORK, Dec. 19-They all
WEIR out if used continuously. This
is true of any kind, shape or form of
machine, be it army, automobile, boat,
football or baseball machine. Old
Doc Time gets 'em all Whether their
parts simply wear away or whether
they pull apart and fail to work to-
gether Old Man gets them just the
same. And so it was the Connie Mack
bowed before the inevitable and cast
out the keystone of his far famed
100000 infeld. 1t is reported that
ore and possible two other members
of that once invincible machine are
to be replaced, if this action hasn't
already been taken by the time this
epistle goes to the printers and from
them to thep ressmen.
Mack claims to have good reasons
for disjointing his infield. He refuses
to tell what they are, but Old Lady
Rumor persists in whispering that
friction between Ira Thomas and Ed
die Collins was the chief cause. Col
Inns, according to rumor, Jared the
firsct bean from the pot when he
wrote a story telling in great detail
how the Athletics studied and learn
ed the signals of oposing teams. Then
when Thomas protested that old buga-
boo of managers-rival cliques-made
its appearance. Many folks believe it
was this lack of cohesion due to team
cliques, that put sand in the wheels
of the once great Athletic machine
and spilled all the beans.
If these stories be true, Connie
Mack cleared $4,000 on the deal
which sent Collins to the White Sox,
for the conditions as reported Collins
was no good to Mack despite the fact
that he is worth million dollars to
any other manager in the league. 1t
is admitted by all baseball managers
that one armed, wooden-legged
shortstop is of more value to team
than "beefer" and leader Of an
anti-managcment or an anti-anything
clique.
1t may have been that Collins was
not at fault. 1t really is mighty hard
to believe he was and some stories
are that other heads organized the
clique against Collins and two others.
Even so Mack had to get rid Of one
of the parties to the rivalry. He
didn't want to sell his whole team
when he could sell Collins and get
just as much--K not more.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
PROGRESSIVE COLONISTS
FOR THE WILEY MESA

Last night the fourth instalImsnt
Of colonists for Wiley mesa, San Juan
county, New Mexico, arrived from
Kentucky and today made the last
stages Of their journey. Some two or
three years ago = couple OF young
men from the Owensboro section set
tied down there and engaged in farm
ing. They realized that good results
could only be accomplished by labor
and careful planning. Their first
years crop, grown on 40 acres Of
land, netted them $4,000 and their
living expenses. Next year better re-
turns resulted from their well direct
ed effort. News Of their success at
tracted few others from their old
home and they moved out and ac-
quired property and also met with
success. In August few more fol-
lowed and now twenty-five more have
Joined their former neighbors in the
new lands. Surely nothing attracts
new settlers like contented settlers.
The newcomers are substantial peo-
pie who have some means and are
willing to labor for results. The San
Juan basin Is mighty fortunate to
secure them. They are the sort Of
people who always receive cordial
welcome here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

the Russians from invading Hungary,
the troops would be recalled to de-
fend their own home. Emperor Franz
Josef was furious and summoned
Tisza.
Instead of going, Tisza presented
his resignation and the emperor dared
not accept it.
Further instances Of internal dis
order is Indicated by the reports that
General Potiorck, commander Of the
Austrian army recently invading Ser
via, will be deposed and probably
court martialed because the Servians
disastrously defeated him.
The Austrian official statement
claims the Russians are in full retreat
along $50 miles Of the battle front.
PETROGRAD, Dec. ia state
ment has been issued which scornful-
ly denies the German claims Of VIC
tory in the eastern theater of war.
1t said the Berlin announcement lacks
any details.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
(By Alva A. Swain.l

The leaders of the Republican par
ty are planning for a Legislative ses-
sion that will only enact such laws as
will carry out the principal promises
made by the party during the last
election, and that will give unto Colo
rado the most efficient government
at the least possible cost. In order
to do this two important bills are
being drafted: first, the bill creating
the Carlson industrial commission,
which has been explained before, and,
second, a bill that will reduce the
number of employees to the very mini
mum with efficiency still maintained.
1t has not been generally known but
for the last few weeks the leaders of
the party have had some Of the best
known governmental experts in the
country going over the appropriation
bills and the laws creating boards
and bureaus with a view Of making
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
PENNY'S FOOTBALL
CHAMP-IN SOCIETY

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Dec. 19.--
Pennsylvania is the winner in the in
feri ollegiate football league which
closes its season today. The Red and
Blu clinched the championship two
wechs ago and the only interest in
tcday's game between Harvard and
Columbia here is the settling of sec
ond position. By curious wrinkle
in the leagues rules the Crimson does
not need TO win to get the runnerup
position. A tie game will be suffi-
eient for ther ules provide that tie
game counts one point and victory
cnunts two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
cARABAoS WILL
NOT SING TONIGHT

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. i9.-
Gloom thick enough to cut with a
cleaver prevadcd army and navy cir
cles today. The reason was that in
stead OF making ready for the glad
soins feast of the Carabaos, the off
GERS had to content themselves with
thinking what good times they used
10 have when this organization was
in its glory.
It was possible today that few of
tho members of this famous body
might hold an informal gathering to-
night at the Army and Navy club -
but as for the regular dinner, with
lis unusual "stunts" and fun-noth-
ing doing.
The reason for giving up this bril-
liant function may be found in Presi-
dent Wilson'S displeasure at the last
affair of the society. At that time,
the officers, all Of them veterans of
the Philippine service, sang their
tirne-honored ditty, Damn, Damn,
Damn the Filipinos." Incidentally
the song suggested civilizing the lit
tie brown brothers with Krak. As
tne administration stands for peace,
and doesn't want anything, even a
banquet 10 suggest that the admins
tfaiion has ill viii toward the Fill
pnos, the officers responsible for the
dinnor were ''in bad,D
Then too, that same dinner had
some by-play about the good ship
piffle splitting the gate receipts
with the penny yellows-and that nat
urally didn't please the president and
his premier. Hints of court martial
we're prevalent, but the president
merely let the incident go with ten
dering his resignation to the society
ai.G having a reprimand administered
20 those in charge.
When it came time to make plans
for this years feast, officers decided
10 stage an "expurgated edition.
minus the "Damn, Damns," the Piffle,
the Dove of Peace and so on. Later,
however, they felt it would be better
to eliminate the affair entirely, be-
lieVne that would show complete
dcAre to accord with the administra-
tions wishes. Hence the gloom to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
WILL CELEBRATE OPENING
OF FIT. LYON co. PROJECT
United Press.

United Press
LAMAR, Colo, Dec. ia celebra-
ton on the occasion of the opening
of the big project of the Fort Lyon
Canal company is being planned. 1t
is proposed to celebrate the compile
ton of the project on July 4th next.
The scene of the event will be one
of the big reservoirs of the company.
d. b. Novels, president of the COM
pany, declares the opening of the
canal means more to this section of
the country than the Panama canal.
For three and half years the
work has been going on. Day and
night dredge has been operating
To date it has removed 1921 ,537 cub
ic yards of earth. Novels says the
actual cost has been BIT cents per
cubic yard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

wheat flour at least 10 per cent of
rye flour. Five per cent Of pota-
toes must also be mixed in bread
made exclusively of rye flour and this
may even be increased up to 20 per
cent. On bread of this kind the bak-
ers are required to place the letter
k' indicating that potatoes are used
in it- manufacture but they are not
required to state to what extent. Fail
ure to exact this, has already ceased
considerable protest by the public who
Tsay-tirat bnIser1 csn-t thus ef1arge then,
the same price for 20 per cent "spud"
bread as for the 5 per cent variety.
The feeding to animals Of grains
which can be made into bread has
also been prohibited. An exception
has been made in the case of small
Land proprietors who wish to fatten
their livestock. They can feed
small amount of rye If it has been
grown on their own land.
Owing to the fact that the potato
supply is somewhat short this year,
shortage which will be increased by
the fact that they must also be used
in bread making, has also resulted in
restrictive measures to conserve
them. The use of potatoes in the
making of spirits is limited to go per
cent of the usual amount.
To prevent spectators and others
from withdrawing grain from the
market in order to hold it for higher
prices, a number of measures have
been enacted permitting the govern
ment to appropriate all such grain.
Prices have also been fixed for an en-
tire year in advance in order to dim
inish further the possibility Of specu-
lation.
These prices vary according to To-
cality, the highest being at Berlin and
the lowest at Bromberg in Posnannia.
The prices in vogue now will continue
without change till the first Of the
year. After that there will be an
increase of 36 cents ton every two
weeks.
On this basis the experts estimate
that the present rye supply will last
till September /, 1915, and the wheat
supply till the first Of August. OF
barley there is plenty for the army
and no restrictions have been placed
on its consumption.
The newspapers are practically
unanimous in upholding the measures
thus enacted. They declare it is the
frs; duty of the government to thus
provide for the feeding of the army
on which the national existence de-
pend. They also call upon the rich
TO give up the eating Of whole wheat
breed and to use the same rye and
potEto mixed composition as the
masses. This they declare would be
an act Of patriotism which they really
owe the country and the army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
GERMAN PRINCE Is
WOUNDED BY SHELL
Allies Make Most Important Gain Of Past Two
Months in Region South of labaSee---
Other Gains are Reported

According to story told today, the
Germans resumed bombarding Rheims
because they were angered at the
French because of the French coup
whereby the kaiser's son, Prince Au-
guste Wilhelm, was wounded. The
French learned thep rince was pre-
pairing to review the Germans where
the artillery held camp. They hit the
auto in which the prince was riding
and wounded him. That night the
Germans resumed the shelling of
Rheims and have continued ever since.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
SHEEP INDUSTRY ON WANE
IN THE ORDWAY SECTION
United Press


ORDWAY, Colo, Dec. 19.-The
sheep industry, SO far as the number
of men in the business is concerned,
is not what it was few years ago
in this section of the state. There
are now fewer than dozen growers
who have flocks of any size. This is
due partly to the scarcity of open
range and partly to the heavy losses
encountered during the past two or
three year
Open ranges are a thing of the
past. Homesteaders are taking up
the lands so rapidly that there is lit
tie left that looks good to stockmen.
Many of the homesteaders who have
secured deeds to their lands will lease
for grazing purposes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
United Press.

United Press.
PARIS. Dec. 19.-This afternoons
ofncial statement reported that the
allies gained a mile in south La
bsssee, advanced in the regions of
Dixmude and Ypres. Moving north
cast from Arras, the allies hold
ground representing the most impor-
tant gains in Arras since they first
occupied the place, following the
Aisne battle and for the first time in
two months they hold the territory
east Of there.