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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
CHIEF LOOKS FOR STRUGGLE
Leader of Kaiser's Forces Does Not
Expect Unimpeded Passage.
DEFENDERS ARE REINFORCED
In Flanders Allies Make slight
Gains in Territory from Tn
vaders mt Great Cost, 1T
IL Said.

LONDON. Dec. 20.-Field Mar
shal Won Hindenberg's army, which
is advancing on Warsaw over a wide
front between the vistula and the
Pilica rivers and which on Friday
occupied Lowicz, reached on Satur-
day the new Russian positions along
the River Bzura and southwark to
Rawa, with the result that another
big battle is in progress.
The Russians retired across the Bzura
river, crossing the bridges. beyond, and
two German detachments which followed
over a partly burned bridge were at
tackled and are said to have been ami
huated, fifty survivors being taken
prisoners.
Thirty Miles from Wareaw.
This is Only the beginning Of the great
battle for Warsaw. from which the Ger
mans now are only thirty miles or less
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg. however,
expects stern resistance. which the
strongly reinforced Russian army Is GER
tain to offer to his further advance, pro-
tected by the Vistula river. which the
Germans have been unable to cross.
The Russians are continuing their oper-
ations against East Prussia as though the
capital OF Poland were not threatened.
and by counter attacks are attempting TO
throw off the Austro-Gerrnan attacks In
Galicla. An Austrian sortie In force from
Pr1emysl. according to the Russian Off
cial statement. has entirely failed. and
there, as well as at other points. prison
era and guns were taken.
stubbOrnIy Opposed.
The offensive operations Of the allies
in the west are being carried out under
conditions of Siege warfare and are being
stubbornly opposed by the Germans. who.
in their entrenchments and surrounded
by wire acknowledgements. make an advance
of even a few yards a costly matter for
the attacking forces
In Flanders a little ground has been
gained at considerable cost. despite the
fact that along the coast the allies have
the assistance of warships. which con-
tinuously lombard the German positions
The advance has been more marked from
the Belgian border south to the River
Disc, where the ground is not as wet as
in the flooded regions OF Flanders.
TeutOns Gain sn ArgOnne.
Along the Aisne and in the Champagne
district the French artiilsFy. which now
is probably stronger than the German.
has been busy keeping the Germans on
the move. but in the Argonne region It
is the Germans who are on the Offensive
and they claim. to have made slight
advance.
The general opinion OF military men
here Is that some time must elapse be-
fore the allies can expect to make any
very marked progress. Besides being in
fortified positions. which could only be
taken after having been thoroughly
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

who have lost their>sense of preparation;
of schemers who have ceased TO balance
loss and gains.
''Fractically the whole OF the fast
cruiser forces of the German navy. in
cluding some great ships that are vital
TO their fleet and utterly irreplaeeable,
have been risked for the passing pleas
ure OF killing as many English people
as possible. irrespective OF sex. age, or
condition. in the Nimited time avail
able.
ITO this act Of military and political
folly they were impelled by violence OF
feeligns which could find no other vent.
This is very satisfactory and should con-
firm us in our course. Their hate Is a
measure of their fear. It's senseless ex-
preston is proof OF their impotence and
the seal of their dishonor.
Whatever feats of arms the German
navy may hereafter perform. the stigma
of baby killers of Scarborough will brand
its officers and men while sailors sail
the seas
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Demos Come Near
Blows on Floor of
The Lower House

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-Chairman
Moon Of the postoffice committee and
Representative Heflin OF Alabama had a
row on the floor OF the house yesterday
which other members feared would de-
velop into blows.
Representative Heflin launched into a
denunciation Of Representative Moons
declaration that railroad influence had
defeated 4 special rule TO provide consid-
Grafton OF certain postal reforms and
that democrats who had voted against It
had betrayed" the democratic admins
tFation.
Il denounce the statement As absolutely
untrue" shouted Heflln.
You do not dare say that 20 me except
on this floor" returned Noon.
Il am willing 10 say Gnything outside
I have said here" retoFted Heflin. and
as both men advanced with threatening
gestures other members sprang between
them. HostilitieS died away as suddenly
as they had begun
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Hoosier Officials
Acquitted by Court

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec "A -,
tenant Governor W. II. o'NelIl ana twelve
other Officers and employees OF the Isis
legislature who were indicted December
:. charged with signing and reprssentine
Illegal claims against the state. were ac-
Quilted by Judge X. T. Markey IN The
criminal court here yesterday
In addition TO Lieutenant Governor
OXEN, the acquitted are:
Homer l. Cook. former speaker Of the
house and now secretary OF state: Levy
p. Harlan. state senator; George w.
Sands and John J. Reegan. state repre-
sentatives. and Wade H. Free. Georse
N. Raab. s. NJ. ouiIlen. Paul c. Hnl.
John D. shea. Mason J. Niblack. George
Q, stelhorn and Douglas Bolzer. EN-
ployes OF the two houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
JORDAN NOW HAS NEW
THOUGHT ABOUT THE WAR

CHICAGO. Dec. 2O.--"Makers Of war
supplies ought TO be placed in the front
line of battle. and q special day should
be set aside on which they could be
cursed" asserted David Starr Jordan.
president OF the Leland Stanford uni
versity. speaking today on permanent
peace before the Engineers' club.
"None of the involved nations In It.
self brought on this war" he said. 'sfhe
rival military efficiency OF the nations
there brought 1t on, Then there are those
silent strong men Of Europe. the Wick
ers. Afmstronss. Krupps. schneiders and
the like. who trade in war materials and
keep the military spirit stirred up 50 they
may sell guns
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Kaiser Credits
Victory to God

KIRIsHRuE Cvia Berlin to Lcndon),
Dec. W.-Grand Duchess Louise OF Ba-
den has received the following tele-
gram from Emperor william;
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg has
Just reported that the Russian army,
after desperate fighting. retreats and Is
being pursued along the entire front
1t Is evident that tho Lord aided our
heroic troops. To him alone Is duo the
honors."
Emperor william also thanked IN a
telegram the Fourteenth Army corps
which participated prominently IN the
fighting on the Russian center.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Mrs. Robert Goelet
Weds Henry Clews

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Mrs. Robert
Goelet was married today at her home
here. TO Henry CIews. jr.. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Or. Patton Of
Wayne. Pa, the brides former home.
Mrs. ooelet. whose maiden name was
Elsie w. Helen. some time ago obtained
a divorce in Rhode Island from Robert
GoeIet. a New York society man and
multi-millionaire.
The wedding was private, only the mem
bers Of the immediate families Of the
bride ana bridegroom bsing present Mr..
CIews was divorced in 1910 from his first
wife. the former Miss Louise Holilng-
worth Morris Of Baltimore, who had been
divorced from her first husband. Fred X.
Gebhard OF New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Gold Reserve of
German Bank Gains

BERLIN, Dec. 2o.-CBy Wireless to
sayviIle, L. I.)-The official press bureau
today gave out the following information
TO the German newspapers;
The gold reserve Of the Imperial Bank
OF Germany last week totaled 2,o52. 200
marks Cl5is. s.000O0O) an increase over the
previous week Of ss.OOo0oo marks 0s.-
$4,000.
According 10 reports received here the
British have established recruiting Of
fices y the Greek ISLANDS Of Crete and
cephaionla."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Italian Ship Halted
By Strange Warship

NORFOLK, Va. Dec. 2O-An unidenti-
fled warship halted the Italian steamer
PiedmOnte off the Virginia capes last
night. questioned Captain Giarette and
then permitted the vessel to proceed. ae-
eording TO the captains story on the
ships arrival here To-Day from New
Orleans.
Captain Giarette said he believed the
warship was British. A boat carrying
several officers came alongside, he said
and he was asked his vessels nationality,
the nature OF its cargo ana his destina-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
RUSSIANS ROUTED
IN WESTGALICIA
Thirty Three Thousand Muscovite
Prisoners and Part of State
Clear of Foe.
WAR MATERIAL MADE BOOTY
Advices from Francis JOseph's Cap
itaI to Berlin, WireIessed
20 London, Tell of
Victory,

LONDON. Dec. 2o.-According to a Ber4
lin wireless dispatch sdvices from Vienna
to main headquarters, say that in the
battle OF Limanowa, the Austro-Hun-
garian troops completely routed the Rus
SLAMS OF which western Galicia Is now
clear. The Austro-Hungarian artillery
made 26ooo prisoners. and took large
quantity of war material. 1t Is claimed.
The Russian loss was enormous the
dispatches add. 'and the pursuit is every
where being followed up"
THE HAGUE, Dec. 2c.--The total num-
Der of Russians captured by the Austro-
Hunsarians In Galicia in the last few
days y reported by Vienna dispatches TO
be 5000. After the fighting at Limanowa
$500 Russians were captured. 1t 10 said
that the number Of Russisns killed Is
very large, 100 being found at Limanowa
alone.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Heavy Fighting is
Raging Twixt Ypres,
Dixmude and Roulers

AMSTERDAM (Via L.ondon), Dec 90
The sluis. Netherlands. correspondent Of
the TelegFeaf. sends the following:
"A dispatch says that violent fighting
continues ON the User The fleets guns
are playing havoc in the German ranks
Trains filled with wounded are entering
Brugh. Most of these trains proceed east
ward The allies have not occupied
koulers. but the fighting is raging be-
tween there and Ypres and Dixmude."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Associated Press Correspondent
Gives News Straight from
Great Front.
DEFENDERS RETIRE 81 MILES
Prussian Armies Are Now Forty
Kilometers from Goal.
RESISTANCE NOT YET BROKEN
Invincible Commander says ne Gets
Letters from America GtvinE
Him Advice Hew 20
Proceed.

PoSEN (Army Headquarters OF
the East. Dec. 1s.--vla Berlin and
London. Dec. 20.--(Delayed in
Transmission. )--Field Marshal Won
Hindenberg's army took Lowicz. Rus
sian Poland, today. defeating the
Russian right wing after heavy fight
ing for several days. The capture OF
the city compelled the further retire
ment Of the Russian lines, which
have lost thirty-four kIIometers
(twenty~one miles) since the evacua-
tion Of Lode. The lines are now
scarcely forty kilometers from War
saw.
The German pursuit is proceeding
successfully along the whole front.
but the Russians are offering firm
resistance in positions which were
previously fortified in preparation
for defeat.
Rusa Losses Great.
The resistance Of the Russians has .by
no means been fully broken, but their
losses IA the most recent battles have
been escrmoNs sgs =
Freld Marshal won Isindenbers. in whose
headquarters the Associated Press corre-
apondent arrived today for the purpose
OF observins further operations. says that
the Russian losses since November 10. IN
cludlng about 10000 prisoners. have been
enormous. Evon the killed and wounded
at Tannenburg. East Prussia. SAYS Cen
eral Won Hlndenberg. cannot be compared
with the losses OF the Russians in the
present battle. Great masses Of Russians
were captured at Tannenburg, but by no
means so many were killed and wounded
as in the present battles, according to the
generals estimates OF the operations.
NOT Overoptfmistic.
Field MArshal Won HindenberE and
General Won Ludendorf. his chief OF STAFF
do not share the optimistic views exA
pressed in certain Berlin newspapers.
which regard the Russians now as finally
disposed Of
The opinion EXPRESSED here lie that
(Continued on Page Two. Column Onel
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Three Ohio Towns
Back in Wet Column

BRIDGEPORT. o.. Dec. O-The cities
Of Bridgeport Bellaire and Martins
Ferry voted TO re-establish saloons.
The election was under the Beal law and
brings saloons into Belmont county for
the first time since 1908 The anti-saloon
forces waged a front fight and were con-
fident Of victory All the cities are near
Wheeling, w. Va, which. with the rest
OF West Virginia, is without saloons.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
LEE M'cLUNG, FORMER U. S.
TREASURER, DIES IN LONDON

Chung. former treasurer OF the United
States, died today IN hospital In Lon
don after a three months illness OF
typhoid fever. Relatives here received
information OF his death by cablegram
from his brother
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
Eugene Zimmerman
Dies in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI. O.. Dec. 2o-Eugene
Zimmerman. former president of the
Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton railroad
and wealthy financier of this city. died
suddenly at club here late today from
hemorrhage Of the lungs Mr.. zimmer-
man was the father Of the duchess OF
Manchester
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
German Kaiser Visits
Wounded at Potsdam

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 20-(Via London -
A dispatch received here from Berlin
quotes the Voesische Zeitung OF that city
as saying that on Friday. Emperor Will
lam visited the wounded soldiers in the
hospital at Potsdam
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

WHAT A BIRDMAN RISKS IN WAR--Ill-fated
British aeroplane after it had dashed to the ground
near Ypres The aviator escaped with his life Note
the Union Jacks painted on the under side of the
planes for Identification from the ground
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
GERMANS GIVE UP
A LITTLE GROUND
French official Communication An
nounoes Some Gains from
the Sea to Lys.
PROGRESS BEFORE NEWPORT
First Line ON the Front Running
Throush RiehebOurg, L'Avoue,
Givehchy and Les la
Bassee Seized.

PARIS, Dec. 2O.-The following official
communication was given, out in Paris
this afternoon:
From the sea to the Lys. we have
gained little ground before Nieuport and
st. Georges.
TO the east and south of Ypres. where
the enemy reinforced his organizations.
defensive artillery battles occurred. and
there was slight progress on our part
Seize Part of Trenches.
From the Lys to the oise. the allied
forces have seized portion OF the Ger
man trenches Of the first line on the
front running through Richobourg,
L'Avoue. Glvenchy and Les La Bassee
ITO the southwest of Albert the trench
captured by US on December ~ near Mari
court and lost on December IS was recap
tured yesterday
''In the region Of Lipons the Germans
twice attacked and very violently, for
the purpose of retaking the trenches won
by us on December IS. They were re-
pulsed.
Superiority of ARTILLERY.
From the Disc 70 the Argonne the
superiority of our artillery continues to
be manifested by the interruption of the
enemy's fire, the destruction Of machine
gun shelters and observatories and the
dispersion Of a considerable number of
troops.
I'm the Argonne. in the forest OF La
Grurie, we have repuised three attacks.
two upon Fontaine Madame. one at st.
Hubert.
Around the Argonne and the vosges
there has been no salient incident to re-
port
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
While Shopping
and You Lose
Something

Don't waste moment in
inserting a "Lost" ad in The
Bee.
The only SURE way Of
enabling the finder to get
in touch with you is to see
that your Lost" ad ap-
pears PROMPTLY, giving
description of the article,
when and where lost, etc.,
and offer a suitable re-
ward.
Do this and you may be rea-
sonably sure Of getting it back,
for most people are honest.
Telephone Tyler 1000
THE OMAHA BEE
Essrybodk Rssds wansAds
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

r Indicates trace of precipitation.
l. A. WELSH. Local ForeeasteE.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21
The Weather

Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

IenlperhtuIo and preelpitation depar-
tares from the normal:
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

Eafk through Ths nee - youS cns-
tougr8s your oompstitcf'a o1n9oInoFns
your posufkio cuneomerR
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

Normal temperature
Deficiency for the
Total excess since
Normal precipitation
Excess for the day
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-21

COmpaFnNiVe Local Record.
1914 1913. 1919 1911
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
r. H. ALEXANDER.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:

hereby announce myself q candi-
date FOR reelection to the House Of
Representatives, subject to the will
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election for the nomination of
said office. NJ. r. MCDONALD.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for election to the House Of Rep
resentatives Of South Carolina from
Oconee County, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
nary election.
HARRY r. HUGHS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
y" :" e Il i IL 10 !. i. !. !. !.
''fNAL AND PERSONAL. >.
'' IL IL Il i. u !" y. /. i. !. =.

The Misses Fischesser returned
yesterday from a p~rotracted visit to
relatives in Charlotte.
There are but two kinds of mo-
tor vehicles-Fords and automo-
biles. Read the advertisement Of the
Piedmont Auto Co. on the fifth mage
this week and see the difference.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Barr, OF
CrAenVille, spent several days in Wal
ha!la the past week visiting at the
home OF Mrs. S. p. Dendy. Mrs.
Dendy's friends will regret to know
mat she was quite sick last week.
W. G. Hughs, Esq, and Dresden
\. Smith are in Chester this week at
tending the meeting Of the Grand
Lodge, knights OF Pythias. They
~" representing Walhalla Lodge,
No. CT.
Mrs. A. V. Duncan has moved
her store from the Fischesser stand
to the store known as the G. l.. Reid
stand. Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan have
moved to their home in West Enc
at the old Richey place.
There will be a holiness conven-
ton at Welcome Wesleyan Metho-
dist church, beginning Wednesday
night, May 9th, and will continue
through Sunday. Three services
Sunday. Public cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Kitchen, of
BOSNIAN, N. c., visited at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Brown the
past week. Mr.. and Mrs. Kitchen
have visited here before and their
friends were pleased to meet them
.Ea.u.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
FOR AUDITORS:

! hereby myself a candi-
date for the office OF Auditor of Geo.
nee County, subject t. action Of the
Democratic voters in the primary
elections. HUGH p. HOLLEMAN.
! respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the offce
OF Auditor of Oconee County, subject
to action Of the Democratic voters 1T
the primary elections.
DRESDEN A. SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

announcements of candidates for
Office in Oconee county will be ac-
cepted and printed at a uniform rate
of SO, strictly in advance. Announce
ments at this rate must be confined
to six lines. Extra charge for all
in excess Of that space.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
A Lesson About the
= . z D..

Teacher:-Johnnie, into how many classes are motor corsd divided?
Johhnie:-Two, Fords and Automobiles.
Teacher:-Correct. What is a Ford?
Johnnie:-A Ford is a scientifically constructed tour-wheel motor ar in
tended IS the safest and surest mode of travel at the least
Teacher:-Does it fulfill the purpose for which it is intended?
Johnnte:-It does.
Teacher:-What cal you say a days outing in a Ford?
Johnnie:-t consistso Of continuous spin over hill and vale, full of pleas
ure, fun and incidents, but without accident.
Teacher:-What are the ncce@aries to take for a days outing in a Ford?
Johnnie:-A little gasoline in a tank, a little oil in the engine and a
little water in the radiator, and your wife and babies n the car
Teacher:-Why re Fords more cheaply and satisfactorily operated than
automobiles?
Johnnie:- Because they are mechanically perfect, fre from cumbersome
adjuncts; in other words are simplicity simpMfed.
Teacher:-Now, what is an automobile?
Johnnie:-A ar usually of heavy weight, with big, expensive pneumatic
tires, high rated horsepower, made up of selfstarters, storage
batteries, magnetic clutches, a network of wiring, automatic
feed, speedometers odometers Clocks vo,t .man~ p"" 49, m'
air pressurg gauges, deep upholsterng, shock absorbers and
other mechanical congomeration intended IS a medium of sepa-
rating the rich from their cash.
Teacher:-Doesi it fulfill the purpose for which it "a intended?
Johnnie:-It does.
Teacher:-What al you say Of days outing in an automobile?
Johnnie:-lt consists of break-downs, bog-downs, layouts and blow-outs.
Teacher:-What are the necessaries o take for a days outing in an u
tomobie?
Johnnie:-Four big extra castings, extra tubes, an Observation-Disclosures
al ablebodied chauffeur check book and a good account with
your local bank; and you will need to frequent gasoline sta
tons, telephone stations and garages.
Ieacher:-Why are automobiles more expensive to operate than Fords?
Johnnie:-For the sam reason that it is impractical to operate locomo-
tes with pneumatic tires on dirt roads.
Ford Cars (l9l4 Prices)
Fully Equipped, F. O.. B. Detroit:
FOR INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE
PiedfnOntAutOCO Co.
Walhalla, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
o TREASURER:

I hereby myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic voters in the
ensuing primaries.
r. II. ALEXANDER.
On the same platform advanced by
me in 1912-thorough competency
Tor the duties Of the place hereby
myself a candidate for the
position of Treasurer Of Oconee
County, subject to the action Of the
democratic party in the primary
elections. John Fl. BROWN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27

Al. The county committees shall
assemble at their respective court
houses on the morning Of the second
day after the election on or before
y O'Clock room to tabulate the re-
turns and declare the results Of the
primary. so far as the same relates to
members Of the General Assembly
'nd county officers. and shall for
ward ""'Hd'"te1v to the chairman OF
n Stale c. Lit;ne at Columbia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27

Provided, That after the time for
filing such pledges, and before the
close OF the election, should any can
didate die or become physically in
capacitated or withdraw, it shall be
the duty Of the State or county conf
mittee Gas the case may be- to afford
opportunity for the entry of other
candidates for the Office involved, and
should such vacancy occur more than
20 days before the first primary. then
said committee shall make Drovis-
ion for other additional candidates
entering the race, but if said vacancy
occur after said 20 days, then the
ballOting for said Office shall not be
at tho succeeding primary. but at
such other times as may be fixed by
said committee, and that they shall
provide for the filing Of pledges.
33. All candidates must subscribe
to the following pledge, as required
by the Act of the General Assembly
and file the same with the Clerk OF
the Court Of Common Pleas for the
county in which he Is a candidate,
unless he should be a candidate in
more than one county, in which case
he shall file the same with The Sec
rotary OF State, before he shall enter
upon his campaign, to wit:
], the undersigned, ---, Of
the county Of --~~, and State of
South Carolina, candidate for the Of
fee OF ----, hereby pledge that
] will not give nor spend money, or
use intoxicating liquors for the Dur-