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Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Want a Real Money Prize?
Get Into This Essay Contest

accompany each essay. This does not
mean that a school child cannot win any
of the other thirty-seven prizes, but II
does mean that no one but a school child
can win the third OF fourth prize
As there viii be many essays which
will come near the point OF receiving
money prizes. TO fifteen OF these con-
testants two reserved seat tickets 10 the
sells-Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill Chim-
self will be given. The next best twenty
essay writer's will receive one reserved
seat ticket each,
The conditions OF writing those essays
They are simple. Just keep your essay
within 300 words, write II on one side OF
the paper only and mail II to reach The
Contest Editor OF The Bee by June 2S
And there is one thing to remember
There 10 another prize which goes alonR
with the one you Teceive-that OF meeting
the man you have written about ol
hearing his voice and shaking his hand
Colonel Cody has consented to personally
award the prizes In front OF The Be,
building at noon the day the show Il
here
You've read the conditions have you
Thirty-seven prizes open 10 everyone anC
two reserved specially for school chill
dren. You've got the subject-"Who II
Buffalo Bill?" Very well. Find a per
and ink. or typewriter and write tha
essay. II may mean money to you.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
CARRANZA READY TO FLEE
Mr.. Kent Hears He Will Seek
Refuge in Texas.
VILLA PRESENTS ULTIMATUM
Report from Eagle Pass that He Has
Demanded Complete Separation
of Military and Civil Cow
eFumentn.

WASHINGTON, June is.--Representa
tive Kent of California told the president
and Secretary Bryan today he had teie-
graphic information from Mexico that
General Carranza was about to leave his
Mr. Kent did not give the name of his
informant
villa Presents UItim0tum.
EAGLE PASS. 1eN,, June is.-That Gen.
eral villa has presented an ultimatum to
General Carranza demanding the abso-
lutc separation Of the civil and military
branches Of the constitutionalst govern.
ment was the substance OF dispatches re-
ceived at constitutionalist headquarters
in Piedras Niegrss today. A committed
OF three officers was said now TO be IN
conference with General Carranza at Sal
tlllo presenting General Villas plan.
According to conEtltutionalist officials
at Piedras Negras, his plan is as follows
First-Nilla To have complete control of
the army and TO direct the military poll
icy without interference, while Carranza
Is to have control OF the civil goVernme Mt
and foreign relations.
Second-Villa agrees to recognize Car
ranza as his superior, provided Carranza
accords him recognition as supreme mill
itary chief.
Thlrd-The promotion of officers and
the disposition of their commands TO be
In Villas hands.
ConstitutiOnalists expressed their belief
that II these demands were granted Gen
eral villa would proceed with the cam
palgn and take personal command OF tn,
forces in the field; otherwise. they said
they thought he would insist upon hil
resignation. retire TO chihuahua to await
such time as he could serve the con
stitutionalist cause without friction.
The third clause of Villas alleged ulti
matum was accepted here as a direct an
swer to General Carranza's promotion o.
General NAtera TO command the division
OF the center and his resulting disastrou
attack on Zacatecas.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Travellers in Dakota
Report Good Crops

ABERDEEN, s. H.. June lS-(special)
Travellers over different portions OF the
state continue TO bring IN reports OF
splendid crops In every section. A party
Of Mobridge men recently Travelled 700
miles by automobile In South Dakota
most Of the distance being west of the
Missouri river, and they report conditions
all that any one could ask. At every
point In the territory visited they found
grass, alfalfa. wheat and other small
grains growing rapidly, and farmers de-
lighted with the prospects for the heaviest
crop In years.
George Schafer, a former resident Of
Aberdeen. but now a rancher near Belle
Fourche, where he has flock of l,SO0
sheep. while in the city, reported condi-
tions could not possibly be better. The
rains have been frequent and heavy
throughout the Belle Fourche country. lie
started some alfalfa on his sheep ranch
this year and expects soon to have suf-
ficient alfalfa to feed his herds
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19

One man there is In the United states
whose life has been so varied. so filled
with adventure and with romance that
everyone knows and loves him-Colonel
William Frederick Cody buffalo Bid.
Scout he has been and Snowman; civiliza-
ton builder, the friend of the Indians.
the guide Of royalty on hunting expedi-
tons into countries which he alone
knows, the companion of kings and
queens.
Colonel Cody is coming again TO Omaha
as the chief attraction of the Sells-Floto
circus and Buffalo Bill ChimselO. Be
cause Of his life of varied experience ia
Nebraska, because OF the friendship SO
widespread for him. The Bee has ar
ranged a contest 20 bring forth some OF
the deeds which Buffalo Bill has accom-
pllshed. Naturally. being a contest, there
are to be prizes. and plenty OF them
But first 10 the contest. II u to con
sist OF the writing of essays and the sub
ject is simply this:
who is Buffalo Bil?"
There are 10 be thirty-nine prizes anc
thirty-seven Of them are open to every
one For the best essay the first priz'
will be SIS. For the next best a priz'
OF $3.50 will be given. The third anC
fourth. prizes Of $50 and g. these tive
are open only to school children Of six
teen years and under and the name an'
school and grade Of each child shoulC
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
STOCKMEN TALK PROBLEMS
State Convention in Session at ALI
ance, with Biz Attendance,
BRAND INSPECTION SAVES CASH
DurinE Fifteen Years MtIIion Dol
Iars' worth Of Cattle Have Been
Turned BACK to Original
Owners by the Process.

ALLIANCE, Neb.. June 1s-(Special
Telegram. with 1000 visitors in the city
business houses and principal streets dec
GRATED with the stockmen's colors and the
weather ideal, the annual convention OF
Nebraska stock growers was called 70
order in the Phelan opera house by
President r. NJ. Hampton OF Alliance
Secretary Jamlson read a statement OF
the associations work for the last year
showing an increase in membership and
substantial sum in the treasury.
Chief Brand Inspector c. l.. Talbot
of South Omaha submitted his report
which showed. in detail the immense
amount OF good done through the associ-
alton 10 the stock men OF this and
height boring states through the inspection
system. as carried on at South Omaha,
and other yards where inspectors are
employed. During the lost fifteen years,
over 24.0OO head OF strays have been re-
covered, representing nearly million
collars returned to the stock growers
through the commission men and secre-
tary OF the association.
Mr.. Talbot also read reports from the
inspectors at Sioux City and Chicago
G. w. Hervy read the constitution and
bylaws of the Nebraska Live Stock
Feeders association recently organized
with an invitation to the stock growers
to cooperate with them In their work
by sending a delegation to their annual
meeting to be held January next.
Dr. Day and Mr.. Burr Of the Nebraska
Live Stock Sanitary board addressed the
convention on the work Of the board, DR..
Day making the announcement that the
board had given permission to stock men
to vaccinate calves belonging TO them
selves and neighbors for the prevention
of blackleg. DR.. Day will give a talk on
the subject of vaccination before the con-
vention is called to order tomorrow.
The chairman appointed c. II. Tully
Reuben Bisco and A. Modsett auditing
committee and Ed Myers, S. p. Delatour
and John Orr, as nomination committee.
The election OF officers to serve the COM
ing year will be held tomorrow.
This afternoon Irwin's Frontier shows
and a special racing program was given
at the fair grounds for the entertain
ment of the visitors
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Embezzling Bank
Teller is Released

ST. LOUIS, June 1s-Harry C. Baseler,
former paying teller Of the Third Ma
tional bank here, who was sentenced
June II, 1918, to five years Imprisonment
for embezziing $4,000 from the bank has
obtained his freedom and has been with
his family here for ten days.
This became known today when United
States District Attorney Houts said Bas-
eler's attorney had telephoned him OF
the Communication OF his clients sentence.
Mr.. Houts said he had not been informed
officially OF the release of Baseler.
After reports that a high government
official has interceded in his behalf were
circulated Baseler said he understood
the Rev. Harris Gregg, pastor of Pres
byterian church here. had gone to Wash
ington to see Secretary Bryan in his be-
half.
Baseler Is the teller who brought about
the arrest of Raymond Ilsno. when the
latter attempted 10 change a ten-thous-
and-doIlar bill that was part of a 500, ,OOt
shipment stolen In Havana Cuba, a few
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
SOCIALIST STARTS ROW
IN FRENCH CHAMBER

PARIS, June 1S-Paul Deschanei, the
president OF the Chamber OF Deputies,
today suspense the sitting OF the cham
ber because OF the tumult raised by the
socialist members.
Charles Maurice Binder had demanded
that a day be fixed to discuss what caused
portions OF the streets of Paris to fall
In during the rainstorm OF June 16 In
reply, Rene Renoult, the minister of pub
lie works, said a thorough injury was in
progress, but the results Of the investiga-
tion would not be available for several
days.
Deputy Joseph I.aslss declsrsd he did
not wish to frighten the population OF
Paris, but the unions for loyg time
had been denouncing certain underground
work rs badly done
Numerous other deputies wanted to
| speak, but the chamber voted TO post
pone the debate until June 26. whereupon
the extreme socialists raised great
clamor, beating the desks and yelling at
the top Of their voices The president then
put on his hat and closed the sitting, his
act being applauded by the majority OF
the deputies present
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Hammond Turns His
Office Over to the
Deputy Collector

Instructions have been received from
the commissioners of internal revenue at
Washington to Collector of Internal Rev
enue Ross L. Hammond TO transfer his
office to e. w. North. The transfer Is q
be made Sunday. after which date MIR.
North will be collector-in-charge. Col
lector Hammond submitted his resignation
to the department May q, with a request
that II be accepted at the earliest con-
venience.
Mr.. North is and has been for twenty
one years chief deputy in the office and
he will for the first time during this
long and faithful service now be priv
ileged to be for an indefinite time head
of the office and draw the collectors sal
airy. It is customary under such circum-
stances to put the chief deputy collector
in charge.
Mr. Hammond took charge OF the office
March !. 1905 Since that date there has
been collected and he has been respon-
sible for approximately 17,0Oo,OOo.
The distilleries. breweries and cigar
manufacturers Of the state all give bonds
TO the government that are held by the
collector and passed on by him. These
total about 400 bonds, with liability of
over 81 10000. In no instance has there
been any default on bond. During Col
lector Hammond's term of more than siS
years he has prosecuted only three ol
four suits against violators of the law, al
others having been regarded as mere tech
nicai violations for which there is pro
vision for compromising liability.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
MEDIATION NEAR FAILURE
Administration is Less Hopeful of
Successful Issue.
WILL ANSWER MEXICAN NOTE
Wilson Insists Provisional President
Unacceptable 20 Constitutions
aIists Could Not Handle
situation,

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-While ad-
mnlstration officials said today they
still had hopes for successful outcome
of the mediation at Niagara Falls, they
were more doubtful than they have been
at any time, probably since the confer
ence began.
Officials close to the president feel
that Senor Rabasa's published note OF
yesterday disclosed anew that the Mexi-
can delegates are consistently holding out
for Huerta adherent for the provisional
presidency.
President Wilson is equally determined
in his view that unless a man approved
by the constiutionalists is chosen the
new provisional government will be in
trouble from tho outset.
White House officials said that when
the reply of the American delegates to
Senior Rabasa's note was published 1t
would be sufficient explanation for the
attitude of the United States.
Position OF United states.
NIAGARA FALLS. Ont, juno 1s.-The
answer of the United states to teS "tAe-
ment OF the Mexican delegates TO the
peace conference that insistance on a
constitutionalist for provisional presi-
dent would be "tantamount to abetting
and even exacting fraud and violence at
the elections" was being prepared today
by Justice Lamar and was expected to be
made public before night.
Although the American delegates were
not offended at the publication OF the
Mexican statement there was consider
able speculation as to the motive for
making II public at this time. The state
ment, which was issued by Mr. Rabasa,
was a paraphrase Of memorandum
given to the American delegates last Fri
day
It was made known that the American
delegation answered almost Immediately
the memorandum received from NJ. Rah'
asa, The response was considered by
the American delegates as an adequate
Continued on Page Two)
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
President Says He is
Not Attempting to
Influence Congress

|, WASHINGTON, June lS-President
Wilson told callers today that in making
public letters earlier In the week to
emphasize his view that a psychological
depression" was being created, he did so
without thought OF influencing congress-
on the Legislature program, but solely
TO inform the public Of the method being
pursued by those opposed to the admins
trations program The president said
he recognized the right OF all to opinions
on the subject. He added that his mail
every day brought evidences OF prosperity
throughout the country.
The president said he received en-
couraging reports on the prospects for
the early passage Of the trust hills
through the senate ard that there were
numerous indications that the bills will
get the support Of a number Of repub-
Leans.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
BROTHER AND SISTER
MEET AFTER FIFTY YEARS

IDA GROVE, IA. June 1s.-(special)-
An affecting reunion took place here yes
terday, when Joseph Lundy arrived here
from London. England, to visit his sister,
Mrs. Alex Dalgetty. Neither had seen
the other Cor nearly fifty years. Mrs Dali
getty being 3 years old when the family
was broken up by the death OF pa !ents,
and her brother years. They lost track
of each other after the departure from
their home in County Tyrone, Ireland,
and Mrs. Dalgetty came to America when
she was is. Her brother has been a mem
Der OF the editorial staff of the LondNn
Chronicle for a number OF years He
learned Of the whereabout of his sister
by an advertisement in a Sioux City paper
two years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
He Says He Reported Matter to Sec
ond Officer Williams, Who Was
Drowned in Wreck.
CAPTAIN KENDALL IS RECALLED
Commander Of Empress Says Ship
Never Steered Badly.
ENGINEER CONFIRMS CAPTAIN
Marine Superintendent of Canadian
Pacific Railway Denies Any
Attempt to Get Galway
Out of Country.

QUEBEC, June. 1S-C. S. Haight Of
counsel for the owners Of the collier
Storstad, which rammed and sank the
steamship Empress OF Ireland in the
ST. Lawrence river with the loss of more
than 1000 lives, today startled the com
mission, which is investigating the dis
sster, with a statement that word had
reached him that on the night OF the
disaster the steering gear of the Empress
was disabled. He had been so informed.
he said, by Quartermaster Galway of the
Empress, about to depart for England.
Lord Mersey, chairman of the court Of
inquiry, Immediately took a hand in the
proceeding and it was stated that Gal
way would be called as a witness this
afternoon. Galway was on the bridge
at the time of the accident and accord
ing TO Haights statement said the EN-
press steering gear was jammed.
Captain kendall of the Empress, called
to the stand, repudiated Galways story,
as did Chief Engineer Sampson.
Captain Walsh, marine superintendent
Of the Canadian Pacific Railroad com
many, owners of the Empress, denied any
attempts had been made to get Galway
out of the country
Galway Takes the Stand.
When the hearing was resumed after
luncheon recess, James Francis Galway,
whose accusations Haight had related.
took the stand.
He said that he had made certain
claims about the steering gear of the
Empress to Haight at the suggestion OF
the representative OF a sailors and fire
mems union, whose name he did not
know. He contended that the Empress
sheered around in opposition TO the helm
when coming up the st. Lawrence and
while on its last trip westward.
The witness said he had other trouble
with the wheel in the river on the night
OF the disaster between 10 and 12. II had
jammeds he said, for about three minutes
He insisted he had reported the matter tc
Second officer Williams, who was on
the bridge and who was lost in the wreck
Captain Kendall was recalled by Lord
Mersey and Mr.. Haight examined him
about the Galway story. Captain Ken
dali said he was on the bridge all the
time from Father Point. He said he had
never known the Empress TO steer badly
he denied that on the westward trip II
had nearly colhded with a vessel.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
CONFERENCE OF CHURCH
OF BRETHREN ORGANIZES

SEATTLE. Wash. June 1s.-The gen.
ersl conference OF the Church OF the
Brethren organized for business today
with the election OF Frank Fisher ot
Mexico Ind, as moderator. The musical
institute, ir charge Of Prof b. F. wam-
pier OF Huntington, Pa, was opened.
Moderator Fisher made the opening ad-
dress. explaining the purpose OF the in
stitutc which Is conducted as a section
Of the general conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Kelley's Army Out
of Food and Money

BLKINs, w. Va. June 1S.-"Colonel"
c. u. McLennan and Captain" o. Mar
tin, officers OF General Kellys army
OF the unemployed, marching from Cali
fornia TO Washington, today walked into
Elkins from their camp two miles away
and asked permission 10 speak on the
streets and collect funds, They declared
the army" was destitute, having neither
food nor money. Permission was denied
and the officers were ordered not to
bring the army" into Eakins. The
army was ordered out OF Grafton. W.
Va, sixty miles distant last Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
The Newspaper
A Necessity

A large national advertiser
started out to get a new point
of view on various mediums.
He took a large circle of
friends and asked them this
question:
"What publication would you
choose IL you were only per-
mitted TO have one"
In every case the reply was:
~ could get along without
everything else except my
newspaper"
The advertiser put the result
of his little experiment to prac-
tical use.
He decided he could get
along without any other adver-
tising except the newspaper.
This year he is a large user of
newspaper space.
Next year he is going TO dou-
BILE his list of papers because
his business has shown such an
increase.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
First Cash Return
from Panama Canal

WASHINGTON, June is.-The first
cash return to the United States for hun
dreds OF millions spent on the Panama
canal was recorded today from collee-
tions on barge traffic begun on May 49,
Transporting cargoes because OF the con-
gestion OF freight traffic on the Panama
railroad. They were mostly composed
OF sugar from Hawaii, On that business
the tolls in May amounted TO HSSs.l2. on
the basis OF Sl.2O per net ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
DIPLOMAS FOR H. S. PUPILS
Graduating Exercises Were Held at
the Brandeis Last Night.
STUDENTS TO GIVE A PROGRAM
Honor List, Selected by COmPetl-
tion, Detained, Read Essays
and Furnished Music for
Commencement.

Omaha High school seniors we're
graduated at the Brandeis theater last
night Parents. patrons OF the school,
school officials and members OF the
Board of Education were present The
graduates delivered their own gradu-
ating addresses through several class
representatives.
President S 7. Walker OF the Board OF
Education presented the diplomas.
The honor students are Theodore Meek.
Gladys Shamp Harold Torrell. Percy
Dalzell, Leola Harris, Wahlfred Jacob
sen,
A musical program was rendered by
lContinued on Page TwoD
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Liner BueloW Goes
Ashore During Fog

WEYMOUTH. Eng. June 1.-THE
steamship Buelow Of the China line OF tho
North German-Lioyd went ashore today
during a fog near Myrtleden. 20 the west
of Portland.
steamer was sent at once from Port
land to bring ashore the Buelow's pas
sengers, numbering thirty-eight first
class, thlrty-two second class and thirty
two third class.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
ANOTHER MUNDAY BANK
CLOSED BY RECEIVER

ALTON Ill.,, June is.-The Peoples
bank Of East Alton. Ill,. one Of the chain
Of Munday banks. was closed today by a
receiver appointed by the federal district
court at Springfield IN. The bank Is
capitalized at $1,000 There had been a
run on the bank since Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
Land office Appointments.

WASHINGTON, June ls-President Will
son today nominated Henry Gerharz OF
Billings Mont, to be surveyor OF Mon
tana. and Francis II. Selhorst of Glen
moneys at Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
The National Capital
Thursday, June rs, 1914.
The senate.

The senate.
Met at noon.
Debate was resumed on the Indian ap-
proprlation bill
Rivers and harbors appropriation bill
Was favorablv reported to be called up
for disposal next week,
The House.
Met at noon. 70
Debate was resumed on the sundry
civil appropriation bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19
The Weather

Forecast till D. m Friday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair; no important change in tenn
perature.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19

COmRaratlve Local Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19

Temperaturs and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal;
Normal temperature. ure.......................7 72
Deficiency for the day 4
Total excess since March ], 1914 -. 222
Normal precipitation. II inch
Deficiency for the day......... II inch
Excess since March !, I9i4.. g. 2a inches
Excess for cor. period. 1918 .62 inch
Deficiency for cor. period. 1919. 3. "A inches
Reports From stations Mt p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19

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Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-19

d precipitation depar-
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-08-07
Test for Mental Deficiency

A Belgian physician, Doctor De moor, has been making observations on the capacity of different people for judging which of two weights Is the heavier. and has satisfied himself that. while ordinary people, especially children. fail to appreciate a small diff erence, the reverse is the case with the imbecile. idiotic and half-witted, He prepared two bottles. differing in size partly filled wirh a heavy min. eral but covered all over with black paper and exactly equal in weight. These he handed to ESQ children of from six to fifteen years of age. Of these 370 judged one bottle 10 be the heavier. The other ten said the two were the same weight These ten chil- dren were all abnormal or degener- ates
The Nevada County picayune., 1914-08-07

Those who believe in letting the light shine into the public of flee and upon public affairs and who believe:. .ins knowing what public servants, from state sen- ator down to road overseer, are doing and what is becoming of tax money, and the names of those seeking and getting unfair reduction of tax assessment; those, in short. who believe truly that the public has a right to know, are going to give Act No. 3 an overwhelming majority at the polls in September.