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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
.. S. NOT DECIDED
ON BELGIAN STAND
America Has Not Yet Heard from
Berlin if Consuls Must Have
New Papers.
wHITLoCKs STATUS THE SAME
Should Kaiser Formally Annex
Conquered state, Situation Will
Ne Further cempIi-
Gated.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The United
States government at late hour tonight
had received no notification from Ger
many that American consuls. originally
accredited to Belgium, would be required
to obtain new exequaturs or certificates
OF authority. Until such a notice is COM
municated, and it's form is examined,
high officials said the American govern
fnent would be unable to determine a
course of action.
Officials here regarded the points in
volved as of delicate character and
would say only that they would study
various precedents before reaching a de-
cision.
In reply to q question recently as to
the status of Brand whitlock. President
Wilson replied that the latter would of
course remain American minister to Bel
gium. even though he left the country in
definitely.
Now In Brussels.
Mr.. Whitlock Is now in Brussels, deal
ing unofficially with the German mill
tary' authorities. but Is accredited to the
Belgian government. whose seat is at
Havre, France.
Should Germany formally annex Bel
gium and establish a civil authority
everywhere therein. the situation. would
be further complicated, as annexations
during time of war have, not generally
been recognized The decisions of final
peace conferences terminating conflict
usually have been awaited by neutral
governments.
Wouldn't offend BeIGinns.
The disposition OF officials here is gov
erned by desire to take no step that
would offend the Belgian people. II the
German military authorities require,
however, that additional exequaturs be
obtained for American constls, the Wash
ington government. 1t was suggested,
probably would not interpose objections.
Such certificates would be regarded in
a class with military passes, safe con-
ducts and other papers OF a similar ma
ture issued by belllgerent governments
for the convenience of neutral subjects.
AS consuls are essentially commercial
representatives, and not regarded as po-
litical or strictly diplomatic officers, the
question OF political recognition, 1t is
thought In many quarters here. may not
be raised
In Mexico, where the United States
recognizes no government at present,
American consuls act under old exc
quatnrs which were signed by Madero
officials and are not now recognized in
some parts OF that country. The consuls.
however. have dealt with the defacto
authorities In each section, no matter
what faction such authorities represented
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
CENTRAL CITY HAS
$4,000 FIRE LOSS
Gladfelter Block Completely De-
stroyed and Several Firms
a Are Burned Out.
GIVES THE ALARM
Auto Truck Makes Twenty-Five-
Mile Run from Grand island
to oi1e Aid--Firms
VIII Resume.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Dec. T.-(Spe1
cial Telegram. )-Central City this morn
ing suffered the heaviest fire loss in his
tory when the opera house block owned
by Dr. II. r. Glatfelter was totally
destroyed. 1t is estimated the full loss,
involving the destruction Of the three
story brick and burning and damaging
of merchandise and equipment, will come
close TO $4,000.
The opera house was one OF the largest
building in the city and located in the
eastern part OF the business section
formed part of a solid brick row.
The fire started in the second-story and
to the rear Of the building in manner
not known. Smoke was first detected
by a brakeman ON an incoming Union
Pacific freight at about $50 o'clock and
at that time the flames had gained much
headway.
Losses were suffered by the following
firms: Opera house building, DR.. Gait
felter owner. estimated value without lot,
$4,000, insurance, 5000: Carlson Nord-
stedt Clothing company, estimated value,
$4,000, major portion covered by insur-
ance; The Toggery. Mrs. L. X. New
meyer owner estimated value $1,000, no
insurance; Leigh Emery Show company,
total loss Of baggage and equipment esti-
mated at 5000; Attorney ]. E.. Dor
sinner, office, total loss fixtures. library
saved; C. A. Burke. real estate office,
total loss fixtures; Central City Clean
ing company, total loss equipment ex-
cepting small cement block building in
rear and electric pressing machine, esti-
mated value $500. no insurance; Albert
ziegler shoe repair shop practically
everything saved.
Stock of the Martin Bros Furniture
store. the Chicago store. general mer-
chandise; I. s. Tyndale owner. and the
Gosnell confectionery were moved into
the street.
Firemen were handicapped by a lack
Of water pressure. but by strenuous ef-
forts saved adjoining buildings. Word
was sent to Grand Island for help and
an auto truck made . run OF twenty-five
miles through snow in 100.
Although the fire was over when it ar
rived, deep appreciation was expressed.
One or two Of the firemen were over
come with smoke but no one sustained
serious injuries.
DR.. Glatfelter stated he would rebuild
at once. The Carlson company will re-
sumo at once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Three New Men in
Office Of Register

Harry Pearce, elected register of deeds
at the last election, has decided TO re
appoint four members OF the old office
force and to name three new men for
positions in the office. he announced yes
terday. These selections are subject to
change, Mr.. Pnarce said.
OF the members of the present force
retained by thei new register OF deeds
are @. A. Fleming. named as deputy;
c. A. Tracy, assistants; Steve Hansen,
assistant. and f. Monsiry, copyist.
The new men are: F. q. Mower, 50l
North Eighteenth street. South Omaha;
Paul H. oney. 4s07 North Twenty-fourth
street, and John J. wilhelm. 2744 Mere
dith avenue. All are to be copyists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Fighting Continues Nearly Every
where with Unabated In
tensity.
CHANGE IN WARSAW ASSAULT
Germans Seek to Find Way to City
by Another Route.
ALLIES SAVING OF SOLDIERS
General staff Satisfied with slow
Gains Instead of Sacrificing
Great Number of Men, it
is stated.

LONDON. Dec. 27.--Neither the ,Austro-
German offensive operations against the
Russians nor the allies attacks upon the
German lines in the west have made any
appreclable progress, although the fight
ing continues along the greater part OF the
two fronts with unabated Intensity. In
both cases the attacking armies appear
to have run fun tilt against what seems
to be almost impenetrable lines.
The Germans In their official report
announce that they have ceased their at
tacks on the Bzura river which, with
the Russian masses behind II, stands
across their direct path to Warsaw. They
are trying to find way TO the Polish
capital along the course OF the Pilica
river which Is n considerable distance
south of Warsaw
Along the French front the Germans
have been delivering fierce counter at
tacks In an effort to throw off the pres
sure which the allies are exerting. In
these. as in the attacks Of the allies
which preceded them, the losses on both
sides have been considerable but natur-
ally heavier on the side which has been
attacking.
The slowness of the allies progress Is
explained in London as being due 70 the
refusal OF the general staff to sacrifice
a great number OF soldiers. They are
satisfied with gaining small successes by
means of artillery practice which in time.
II is pointed out, should prepare the way
for general movement forward.
According to information from constan-
tinople, the Turks. under the advice OF
the Germans are fortifying the shores Of
their territory in the gulf OF saroa and
on the Sea OF Marmora, indicating that
they expect visits from the allied fleets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Film Operator Dies
In a Theater Blaze

SIOUX CITY. Ia. Dec. H.-Fire start
ing in motion-picture machine at the
Park Palace theater in Morning Side. a
suburb, tonight. resulted in the death OF
Hills Williams. aged n years. operator
OF the machine. and minor Injuries TO
several spectators. Williams was severely
burned in attempting to put out the fire.
He tore the burning film from the. ma
chine, which ignited his csothing. II is
believed, however, that his death re-
suited from smoke and fumes.
The theater has a seating capacity OF
200, and was nearly filled at the time OF
the accident. The people made a rush
for the exitk and several were slightly
injured In the jam. Firemen succeeded
In putting out the blaze before much
damage was done. Williams. the victim,
was student'in Morning Side college.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Send Out Force of Two zeppelins,
Four Sea Planes and Several
+ Submarines.
LOSS is NOT MADE KNOWN
Many Bombs Are Dropped by the
Aircraft Near warships.
ALSO DROP BOMBS IN BRUSSELS
Try 90 Destroy shed Thought TO
Contain German Asrship and IL
f. Believed that six of
These Hit Mark.

LONDON, Dec. 27.--The official
press bureau gave out the following
statement today regarding the Brit
ish raid on the German coast:
"on Friday, December 25. the
German warships lying off schilling
roads, OFF cuxhaven, we're attacked
by seven naval seaplanes plIoted by
Flight Commanders Oliver, Hewlett,
Boss and Kilner; Flight Lieutenants
Miley and Edwards and sub-Lieuten-
ant Blackburn.
THE attack was delivered I'm daylight
starting from a point In the vicinity OF
Helgoand. The seaplanes were escorted
by a light cruiser and destroyer force
together with submarines. As these
ships were seen by the Germans from
Helgoland, two zeppelins and three or
four hostile seaplanes ana several hos
tile submarines attacked them.
III was necessary FOR the British ships
to remain In the neighborhood to pick up
the returning airmen. end a novel COM
bat ensued between the most modern
cruisers and the enemy's aircraft and
submarines. BY SWIFT maneuverlng the
enemy's submarines were avoided and
the two Zeppelins were easily put to
flight by the big guns of the Undaunted
and Arethusa.
bombs DO NO Damage
THE enemy's seapianes succeeded in
dropping their bombs near cur ships, but
without hitting any II them. The Brit
ish ships remained for three hours off
the enemy's coast without being mo-
Tested by any surface vessel and safely
re-embarked three out OF the seven air
men with their machines. Three other
pilots returned later and were picked.
up by British submarines. which were
standing by Their machines we're sunk.
six out Of the seven pilots returned
safely Flight Commander Hewlett is
missing. His machine was sesn In a
wrecked condition about eight miles from
Helgoland. and the fate OF the daring
and skilful pilot is at present unknown.
Cannot Estimate Damage.
THE extent OF the damage by the,
British airmen's bombs can not be ebti-
mated, but all were discharged at points
OF military significance
"On Thursday last. Squadron Conn
mander Richard b. Davies of the naval
air service visited Brussels in q Far
man blplane, for the purpose Of dropping
twelve bombs at an airship shed re-
ported to contain German airship.
Eight OF these bombs OF which six are
believed to have hit. were discharged
during the first attack; the remaining
four on the return flight. Owing TO the
clouds OF smoke which arose from the
she'd. tho effect could not be disting-
uished."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
STEEL NET UND0ING OF
FRENCH SUBMARINE CURIE

LONDON. Dec. H.--A steel net
stretched across the entrance TO PoIa
Harbor, the great naval port OF Austria.
proved the undoing OF the French sub
marine curie, says a dispatch from the
Milan correspondent Of Lloyds News In
company with other submarines the
curie attempted an entrance into the
harbor to torpedo an Austrian squadron
at anchor there. The curie had pene-
trated to the harbor bar when II colllded
with the net. An Austrien merchantmen
gave the alarm and the forts opened
fire. Two shots struck the Curie. which
slowly sank The captain and crew, with
the exception OF one officer. were cap.
tursd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Engineer Jumps, but
Is Little Too Slow

Passenger train No. 1O4 on the Mis-
souri, Pacific. leaving Omaha for the
south at o'clock Sunday morning, ran
into the rear end Of a freight train
standing on the track at Nebraska City.
The fireman ON the engine of the pas
senger train saved himself by jumping,
but the engineer, Mike shaslock OF Kan
sas City, was little slow and did not
leave the cab until just as his engine
struck the eaboose OF the freight He
was somewhat bruised but not seriously
injured.
The passenger train had clear card
20 run into the station at Nebraska City.
The freight was slow in getting in on
the siding and was standing on the main
line and on a curve. Several OF the
freight cars we're ditched and it was late
In the afternoon before the track was
cleared.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
YOUNG MAN EXPIRES
IN EPIDEMIC IN SOUTH

Ell PASo, Tex. Dec. 27.-(speciaI Tel
gram .)-Alexander Milton. son OF Mr., and
Mrs. J. A. Milton of Nebraska, died
Christmas afternoon at the county erup.-
tive hospital after a weeks illness with
smallpox. He was stationary engineer at
the Hotel sheldon. where many Mexican
refugees stay. The smallpox epidemic,
which has infected Mexico. is thought 10
have been brought to El Paso and young
Milton. who was but 2, caught the des-
ease from them.
His parents were pioneers OF El Paso
for more than twenty years. but moved
70 Nebraska recently leaving their son
here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Sues Water District
For $4,000 Damages

Bartholomew Julian. s25 North Fortieth
street. has filed suit in the district
court against the Metropolitan Water
district for $4,000 damages for injuries re-
ceived by falling into a manhole. Accord
ing to Mr. Julian. r. Beecher Howell.
manager Of the district. gave him scant
attention when he called to discuss with
him permanent injuries, caused by the
accident.
Mr.. Julian alleges he muscles OF his
legs and hands and those which control
speech have bean permanently injured and
that his nervous system has suffered
damage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Fl BATTLESHIPS WILL
TRAIL OREGON IN CANAL

WASHINGTON. Dec, H.-Twenty-one
modern battleships flying the stars and
stripes will follow the Oregon. the old
bulldog OF the navy. through the Panama
canal when the Atlantic fleet goes to
participate in the opening ceremonies of
the Panama-California exposition. Rear
Admiral Fletcher. commanding the fleet.
Conferred with Secretary Daniels today
on this subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair, warmer.
For Iowa-Unsettled.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Temperature and preciDitetiop depar-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

l4IC0 lIOAAl lAlr noI II
Normal temperature
Deficiency for the
Total excess since \
Normal precipitation
Deficiency for the d
Total rainfall since
Deficiency since Mar
deficiency for cor. p
Deficiency for cor. p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
FOOTBALL TOMORROW
V. 4. c. And Regents of Washing
ton Will be Contestants.

The Va. a. C. who recently organic
ed their football team will play the
first game of the season at the Alex.
Baseball Park tomorrow. Their OPP
.ponents will be the strong Regent A.
&C.. of Washington D. C. who have
been out practicing for the past three
weeks and claim to be in good shape
to play their best game.
The Va. A. C. has been working
out three times week on signals and
the boys are in pretty good shape to
put up a good game.
The line up of the Va. A. c. has
not as yet been decided upon, but the
public can rest easy that the best
men will make up strong team.
The Va. Az c. wishes to hear from
all teams inrVa. or the District of
Columbia ard vicinity, who average
ret over 40 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
RIXEY IN SUPREME COURT
Banker Lawyers to Oppose Sending
Him 10 Hospital for Insane.

Protesting against his confne-
ment in hospital for insane criminal
attorneys for C. J. Rixey, the bank
president CT this city, indicted
in 1911 for grand larceny in connec-
ton with financial difficulties of his
bank. will seek to show the Supreme
Court next week that the Virginia
insanity laws are unconstitutional.
Rixey was held to be insane by
commission before his trial, and sent
to the Western State Hospital at
Stanton. Va. When his case was cal
led for trial the court directed his
confinement at the State hospital ut
Marion Va, when a vacancy should
occur. Rixey': sen has been fighting
as next friend" to prevent the car
rying out Of this order.
Attorney General Pollard, of Vir-
GINA. filed with the court yesterday
an outline Of arguments he will sub
nit in support Of the law. He claims
no stigma would attach to Rixey's
confinement in the Marion hospital
because the purpose thereof was
'proper care and observation" and
not criminal punishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
DISCOURSE ON DRY BONE
Evangelist starke viii Speak in the
Methodist Protestant Church
Tomorrow Morning and Nigth

Zee : Starke. who is conducting the
revival at the Methodist Protestant
Church, drew another large ard en-
thusiastic crowd last night to hear
his talk on Neglect" 1t was full OF
truths which seemed to appeal to
his auditors. The evangelist Is a
good story teller and vein OF humor
permeates his addresses and adds to
the pleasure of hearing him. It Is
unusual to attempt to hold a rei!gi-
Gus service on Saturday nieht. and
yet the evangelist has called for a
mass meeting of all Christian work
ers to meet him at the NJ P. Church
tonight at s o'clock, and it IS ex-
pected that the church will be filed
when the hour for service arriveS.
All Christians are invited tc this
service, and are urged to take part
in the after service.
Sunday morning Mr.. StarEe VIII
take as the subject for lis address
"The Dry Bones of Alexandria, and
at 1870 his subject will be "The
Way of Faith" At this latter SER
vice the Trinity NJ E. Church. and
the NJ. E. Church South. Will attend
the Methodist Protestant Cnurch IL
body, their churches having nc
evening service in order that al may
hear the evangelist's address.
Monday night, the evangelis' viii
tske as his subject, "Who is iaul
Sweetheart ?" This lecture .;ermon
rs we'll as all Of the serves nat
%cet., will be held in Trinity *. J..
Chur;h. and the following week IL
The r.. T. Church South. Every.
one is cordially invited to these
meetings, and especially to the Sur
day morning service at the Metho-
dist Protestant Church to hear the
talk on the "Dry Bones Of AleXan-
dria. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
DOG LAW ADOPTED.


Tie Fairfax County Board Of Sup
ervi>o.s at their meeting this week
adopted the new dog law passed hT
the last General Assembly. which
makes it the duty OF every owner a
q doc 20 keen ii at home except when
accompanied by the owner The law
was passed IS a protection to the
sheep industry. which suffers great
~ from the depreciation Of dogs.
The Board let contracts for III"
construction of bridges over Deal
Run. on the road leading from Nc
Lean to Balls Hill. and over Castle
Branch, near Clifton Station. to Nor
ris Fox.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
ST. MARY'S ART EXHIBIT.
Quality Of Work at St. Mary's High
~ Creditable.

The decorative china exhibit at
St. Mary's Academy this week is
highly creditable one. The quail
ity OF the work shown even more
than the quantity proved a pleasant
surprise to many who visited the
exhibit. It is evident that st.
Mary's teachers in decorative art,
like these in the other branches
taught, are fully d" Abreast Of the
times"
t. would be an endless task to
describe in detail the numerous pieces
displayed, There are magnificent
vases, punch bowls, tea sets, toilet
sets, plates and pitchers of various
shapes and sizes, all exquisitely de-
signed and decorated. Mrs. n.
Brill's vases (beleek), were among
the most admired. Three OF these
were especially attractive; che in
rich red peoples, and two others
decorated respectively in red and
yellow rose designs. Miss Ella
! Hills punch bowl is exquisitely rich
in white and purple grapes and a
vase ibeleek) ornamented with an
yellow rose design bespeaks Miss
| Hills artistic talent. Miss Ewald's
work is varied and shows marked i'm
1ro"ement. Among her collection
are celery tray in. sweet peas. a
cream and sugar in wild rose design
aid Z complete toilet set designed in
dainty blues q This latter has al
ready provoked a deal of favorable
comment. Miss Lillian Hill also !iaa
fine display. including n1ag."i:..-
cnt punch bowl, claret pitchec in
red and white cherries, a vase in
pink and yellow chrysanthemums
and many smaller pieces.
Miss Mamie Nevitt's tea set in
pink is prime favorite of the col
lection. Miss hewitt had also
pitcher exquisitely' designed in red
cherries. besides many smaller
pieces.
On the whole, st. Mary's present
art class bids fair to set high stan
osrds tsr deccrdtivs art in our city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
BIDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL CHI |!
Committees on Public Property and
Schools Open Proposals at Meet
agan -EC.raEEi l.
ing Last Night. .,I.ram,

The joint committee on public pro
perty and schools met last night IN
the Office of the City Engineer and
opened bids for the erection OF the
proposed new high school building on
the north west corner Of Cameron
and West streets; also for plumb
ing, heating and ventilating the
same. The bids for the construc-
ton of the building were as fol-
lows:
Richardson Burgess Company, SAB.
300.
Joseph Rodgers, s43,457.
J. D. Knight, ,6G9.97.
Page Construction Company, SAT,
$50.
Melton Construction Company, $42,
500.
w. F. Hanback,, $43,S4S.
Arthur l.. Smith, S43, 100.
Michael A. Weller S43,31T.
Wise Granite and Construction Co.,
$4S,640.
George f. Wyne $4,000.
r. p. Witty SI8,S40.
Andrew Murray S45,941.
The following were the bids for
plumbing:
R. P. Witty S2,004.
J. C. Gates S1.366.
The following were the bids for
heating and ventilation:
+. P. Witty $3.50.
American Heating and Ventilating
Company $3.296.
S. I. Gregory $1,000.
The committee made no awards,
nor will they for some time as the
bids were far in excess of the amount
fixed upon for the new structure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
~----O-----s-----
CARDINALS AND WHITE SOX

The Cardinal Athletic Club base
ball team. will play another game OF
the city championship with the
White Sox tomorrow at three p. n e.
at the Ball Park. The contests so
far have been very close and hard
fought, and tomcrrow's game will
likely prove no exception to the
rule.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
THE ELECTRICAL
''' @ VACUUM SWEEPER.

is ono of the greatest boonS for Wo-
men ever invented. No home should
be without one. For the sakcof your.
tired back, for the sake OF real
cleanliness and sanitation ask US
about supplying the electrical power
which will put this wonderful woman
labor saving machine Of YOUR COM
mand.
ALEX. COUNTY LIGHTING co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
FAIRFAX COUNTY FAIR.
Vice President Marshall And Hon
c. c. Cariin viii Attend Next
J Thursday.

On Thursday next, October 18th,
Vice President Marshall and Hon.
c. C. Carlin, Representative III
Congress from this District will
attend the Fairfax County Fair
They will arrive on the grounds at
9 o'clock. Mr.. Marshall will de-
liver an address on the occasion. A
troop of cavalry will attend Thurs
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-10
MEN AND BOYS MEET

A meeting CT men and boys over
fourteen years Of age. took place
last night in the Westminster Build
ing of the Second Presbyterian
Church, when, addresses were made
hv Rev: James II Taylor and II. S
Omohundro, both Of Washington.