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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
French Claim Gains Near Nieuport
and Germans Report Capture
of British Trenches.
AIRMEN FIGHT OVER THAMES
German Aeroplane Driven Away by
Two English Biplanes.
TURKS TRY TO HOLD U. s. SHIP
Commander OF Cruiser Threatens to
lombard Town when Officials
Refuse TO Permit Allies
Consuls to Leave.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-Christmas
has come and gone without a truce
on the part of any of the warning ma
tions OF Europe. While there has
been no cessation of military activ-
ity, no decisive action has occurred
along either of the great battle
fronts.
A spectacular element OF the re-
cent news was supplied by an aerial
duel between a German aircraft and
two English biplanes over the
Thames. This occurred on Christ
mas day and was witnessed by sew
eral thousand people. The German
escaped.
From Petrograd comes news that
the Russians have resumed the Of
fensive at several points In Poland
and that they have captured no
fewer than 1900 prisoners. To
offset this. however. Berlin reports
inactivity along the Polish front.
An Austrian army Is still making a
courageous effort to strike down the val.
ley OF the Nida I'm the direction of Car
now British observers are OF The opin-
Ion that this movement will be too late
II II Is a fact that the Austro- German
attack In the center has really received it's
reported check.
General Won HindenburE, the German
commander In the east, still kesps his
bulldog grip on the Vistula and seems to
be making his present movement towards
Warsaw from Thorn. which IL northwest
OF the Polish capital. in the province of
West Prussia.
On the western battle line Paris reports
slight progress from Nieuport, while Ber-
lin balances this with the claim that the
Germans had taken some British trenches.
The French on their side again CLAIM the
capture of a trench near Pulsaleina.
whic hthey held In spite of several coun-
ter attacks.
From Athens comes an Incomplete re-
port or the refusal OF the Turkish an
thorities to permit the departure finn
Tripoli, In Syria, of the British ana
French consuls and a number of British
ana French citizens on American mar.
chant ships under convoy of an Aneri-
can cruiser. Their refusal is said to have
resulted in an attack by Turkish crowd
on the crew OF an American merchant
man while the sailors were emharkine
some Frenchmen. This attack ceasad
however, when the warship threatened a
commandment. The cruiser subsequently
escorted this vessel TO Dedeagatch. north
OF the Dardenelles. In Turkey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
MEXICO LAND OF
FAMINE EQUAL TO
ANY IN EUROPE
Conditions on Eastern Continent
Shocking Civilization for Years
at U. S. Door.
so REPORTS AMERICAN CONSUL
Country Peopled with Widows and
Orphans and Starvation
Everywhere.
DYING FROM LACK OF FOOD
Sound of Laughter and Playing
Children No More Heard.
REACHING END OF STOICIsM
Cry for bread in Republic Across
the border Rising and Heed
is Met with No Re-
sponse.
DYING FROM LACK OF FOOD
Sound of Laughter and Playing
Children No More Heard.
REACHING END OF sTOICIsM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-Conditons OF
famine and suffering in Mexico, said by
some observers to rival the distress in
the European theater OF war. are de.
scribed in reports today to the American
Red Cross. with appeals for help.
Consul General Hanna has sent the fol-
lowing message from Monterey:
There is an alarming shortage of sta
pie food supplies. Several outlying towns
are appealing to me for help. If the
winter keeps cold there will be great
suffering. I need 1900 cheap blankets
After four years Of war this whole coun.
try is short OF food"
Famine Everywhere.
The consul at Matamoras confirms ar
appeal. which said:
"The conditions in Europe. which
shock the civilized world have existed
here against our borders for four years
unconsidered. Mexico is peopled with
widows and orphans and famine Is in
the land. One sees 1t daily in emaciated
forms. shrunken cheeks, tightly-drawr
skin and burning eyes; sees 1t in the
faces of women, old men and little chill
dren. Many have died on American sol
during the last year, ostensibly from dis
eases, but actually from starvation, and
there are hundreds of children who have
never had sufficient food in their lives
The sound OF laughter and playing chill
dren is stilled in Mexico.
"They have endured much, but now
have reached the end of even their stole.
ism. and from the east and the west and
the south comes cry for bread from the
starving.
Need IL Pressing.
There is need for food and clothes
and medical aid. The need Is pressing
There Ia no time to be lost. Arrange
mepts have been made whereby supple!
can be- distributed from the American
consulate at this place to any locality IL
Mexico"
The Red Cross a short time ago. on ar
appeal from Rear Admiral Howard. sent
$1,000 worth OF food supplies to Acapulco
on the west coast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
REGULAR BLIZZARD
IN CENTRAL STATES
Heavy Snow Accompanied by High
Wind and Extreme Cold Blocks
Iowa and Illinois Traffic.
WARMER TO WEST OF HERE
Zero weather I'm Omaha, but IL
Seems Much Colder Because OF
Raw wind-Wnrmer Pre-
dicted by Weather Man.

According to the advices received by
the railroads, the most severe blizzard
In several years is swoerIng over Illinois
and Iowa, extending west as far as the
central portion of the state. In addition
to the wind and snow. temperatures are
low. running from 15 to 90 degrees below
zero.
Among the coolest places were Charles
City. Ia, "a below; Lacrosse. "a below:
Peoria, Ill. IS below; Davenport and Dos
Moines, Ia, Il below; Dovil's Lake, N.
D.. Is below; St. Paul, 20 below; Green
Bay, Wis, IS below.
As a result Of the storm in the Missis-
sippi river valley, all trains from the east
except those that arrived early and
ahead Of the blizzard. are badly off
schedule. The Burlington trains are from
three to six hours late; the Northwestern,
one TO three; the Rock Island, four to
six( and those of the other roads, from
one to four.
A wire to Burlington headquarters con-
veyed the information that in Chicago
and across Illinois the wind was blow
ing a gale, that there was a heavy fall
Of new snow and that temperatures
ranged from Is to 20 degrees below zero
and that conditions were growing worse,
instead of better.
Along the Northwestern, from Boone,
Ia. east. all the way to Chicago there
was a heavy fall of snow, that was
drifting badly before a wind that was
blowing from twenty-five to thirty miles
per hour.
While Nebraska laid no claim to
weather that was summer-like, 1t was
torr1d. compared with that ever in Iowa.
According TO the railroads, Nebraska
City, with degrees below at I o'clock,
was the coolest point in the state. Far
ther west 1t was much warmer, being 20
above at Chadron and rs at Crawford.
Out in Wyoming temperatures were from
10 to 10 above zero, with clear to calm,
following light SHOWS Friday and Friday
night
The Thermometer reached zero here Sat
urday morning, though chilly winds from
the south made IL most uncomfortable
for pedestrians. The mercury droNIed
again to zero at and o'clock and again
started up, accompanied by snow fur
ries.
Cold in New York.
WATERFOWL. n. Y, Dec. $.-NoTth-
ern New York is experiencing today the
coldest weather of the winter. The Of
ficlal thermometer registered "a below
zero during the night In this city. Tenn
peratures from 30 to 40 below have been
reported from various points In the
Adirondack mountains.
New Records in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-New York shiv-
cred today In the grip OF the coldest
weather of the season. The temperature
dropped to degrees above zero. The
wind blew thirty miles an hour.
New cold weather records for DecenS-
ber were reported upstate. ogdensbuTg
reported 80 below ana Utica Is below.
Thirty below In PennsyIVanIh.
CORRY, Pa. Dec $.-December rec
ords for cold weather in northern PENN
sylvania were broken here. today, when
thermometers registered "A to 80 degrees
below zero.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Half Million Motor
Cars Made in United
States Within Year

CHICAGO. Dec sa-In the year draw
ing to q close. American manufacturers
turned out $4,000 motor vehicles valued
at tiS5. 10000.
This information came today from Al
fred Reeves. general manager OF the
Automobile Chamber OF Commerce. who
added that this output came from 40
concerns. He said that there are 100000
carr registered in the various states: that
there are 1900 automobile dealers In the
country. 12sSo garages and $50 supply
housp~ -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Turks Win Decisive
Victory Over Russ

BERLIN. Dec. 90 Cby Wireless to Lon
don).-Reports received in Berlin from
Constantlnople say that the Turks have
won a decisive victory over the Russians
In the Caucasus between the towns OF
Olti and Id.
Olti is in the Russian territory OF Kars.
while Id lies about twenty miles further
TO the south in the Turkish province of
Ezerum.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
South Dakota
Gold Output for
Year is Lower.

WASHINGTON. Dec. N.-The output OF
South Dakota gold mines this year was
valued at s7.27O.OOO. compared with a,1s,-
294 in 1918, according TO the federal geo
logical survey today. Production OF sil-
yer wac about 1T4.OOO ounces. against 172,-
roe ounces In 1913. From 1876 to the end
OF 1914. the state has produced t1ak. .xaAoo
IN gold and kssa.oo0 ounaas e silva
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Italian Queen Gives
Brit hto Daughter

ROME. Dec. 26-oueen Helena OF Italy
gave birth 10 a daughter this afternoon.
Both mother and child are doing we'll.
ueen Helena. who is a daughter OF
King Nicholas OF Montenegro. married
King Victor Emmanuel, October "A. 1886
The royal couple now have five children.
four daughters ana one aon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
The New Army
Kipling Describes the Guns and the
Supplies Now Being Prepared /!
by RUDYARD KPLING.

Copyright. KiDlins. Rights Reervod1
LONDON Dec sone had known the place
young along avenue and appuded the
enterprise turning stretch
estates England which the motOri through
to look upon as almost his
turf between the oaks and the iron
roadence bossomed
and wheels little sweeping autumn
of that retired gone
where haste and his house lands military
Then met miles
about that countrywide the would
ery issuing from lanesn batteries jnging
on " down" and hungry ones coming back to meals Every brought
the the
standing till in little while
them without having to hoO
why virtuous" asked
blind and bmb corner why do Obtrude
than
up keep the untrimmed
We don't do it for love-"
No one gunner of audn affection for ANYTHING xcent
his beasts
Jealous gOdshs
efficiency important than mems lives; and when
these have attended neendng
him.
Crazy Mixture in the Rain.
a day so long known house
and Cockpheasans
sacredy vegetable gardens the
sty against
sodden tent walls and there mixture of smells
lines civilized pOttng
sheds The main drive being read with
Great eadhs Of what had been wekp turf between unbroed
blanks slippery dotted with
field kitchens necessity
luxury cheek by tOwl in the undiscrminating rain.
The cook houses stOreroom and workshops collections
The officers a thin, soaked
hundred yards
fuvely
There accommodation
bes ouhouses building
rearranged for barracks twice the
lumber and the beside
like chidrens there
where are the batteres2"
They've T."
shockingi In this dreadful weather. too"
Here's field kitchens"
wagon-tt wood. being damp
thought the wide
Teutony
he thick hardwood floors that could
conditions inspected
wagonlt
them
the OF effort that life teaches
lads when they're home7" inquired.
"Londoners Shieny-an conditions"
....r Battery
his shirt made another investigation shifted
cooking
toward the
thinks
ofan thah haftariaa oout9" Icontnu
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
ADMIRAL DEWEY Is
SEVENTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. Admiral
Dewey was n years old today Secretary
Daniels and his aides and members of
the navy general board called on the
admiral at his home and found him in
good spirits and health.
The admiral took his customary drive
during the morning, and later received a
number of officials and friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
MIST HINDERs AN ENGAGEMENT
KRiser's Planes, it IL Reported,
Land Explosives on Two
DcstrOyers of the
Enemy.

BERLIN, Dec. 2e.-(By wireless
via Sayville. THE German admir-
atty made the following announce
ment today:
''On December 25 eight British
ships made a dash into a German
bay. Hydro-aeroplanes, conveyed by
them, made an advance against the
mouths OF German rivers and dropped
bombs at ships lying at anchor and
a gas tank near Cuxhaven without
hitting them or doing damage.
The hydro o-aeroplanes were fired at
and withdrew In a westerly direction.
German airships and aeroplanes recon
noitered against the British forces and
succeeded in hitting with bombs two
British destroyers and one other vessel
of the convoy. On the latter fire broke
out
Fog prevented a continuation OF the
fighting"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

The announcement by tho German ad-
miralty OF an attempt by British war
ships against the German coast Is the
first intimation OF what appears to be
a reply 10 the recent attack by German
cruisers against the English seaports OF
scarborough. Whitby and Hartlepool, the
British authorities having as yet made
no mention OF this operation.
From the reference to Cuxhaven IN the
German announcement It would seem
that the German rivers indicated. but
not named, were the Elbe and Weser
Cuxhaven is a fortified seaport OF Ger
many. fifty-elght miles west-northwest
OF Hamburg. 1t is at the mouth OF tho
estuary OF the Blbe. The approximate
distance across the North Sea from the
English coast to Cuxhaven is 800 miles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Sunday;
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Unsettled; probably snow; warmer.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

IcOntinued on Page Five. Column TwO.l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

Comparative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Battery Gets Hungry.

investigation
udiciay cooking
the responsible
habit saying all that thinks
low 10 batteries 20 out?" continued.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Page without Advice.

W. n. Page. the American ambassador
here. Is without advices In the situation.
Nevertheless great interest Is manifesto
In London as TO the probable action OF the
American government II Germany grants
only provisional recognition to neutral
OOnsulA.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08
StefanssOn Writes Thrilling Description of His Fight For Life
 In the Arctic and Ships Loss

well as to complete the mapping of rince Patrick island. If this jour ney is undertaken, we shall depend entirely upon our rifles for our food for it is manifestly impossible to car ry pemmican or other provisions sucn distance.
 We are gof course, assuming that the Karluk will survive the winter and be able to proceed to Prince Patrick island next summer. If this should not be the case the Mary Sachs will take upon herself the work of the Karluk. If, further, the Mary Sachs should arrive at Herschel island ahead of the Karluk. and while the coming lof the Karluk Is still doubtful, she would precede the Kar- lux to Prince Patrick island. The Alaska will, of course, try to carry cut next summer the plans with which she sailed this year, that is. she will proceed to the vicinity of Cor cnation gulf to etabllsh there a base fer the work of the following year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08
4 BETTER REMEDY
 THAN NASTY SALTS

Few people like to take /physic, es I'p'ciaIly salts because they are so dis agreeable to take and because of the griping and pains they cause RcXaIl Orderlics cnaIlc you to take less lhysic, and all without griping, purg- ing or excessive loosness. Salts and harsh physics usually give only tenn pcrary relief and often leave the bowels worse off than before.
 ReXall Orderlics move the bowels promptly, and soothe, tone and strengthen the intestinal muscles, leaving them healthy and regular Tn action. They taCte like candy ana the movement they cause is as cas- and natural as though your bowels were in perfect health and you never had to take any physics at all We have so much faith in ReXall Order Les that we urge you to try thcm with th" understanding that. if they do not satisfy you in every way, all you have to q" to get your money hack is to tell us. We honestly believe them to b,. the best bowel remedy made. In vest pocket in boxes: 1Oc 25c, soc.
 You can buy Rexall Orderlies only It The Rcxall Stores. and in this town only of us Butlor, Mauro Co., Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08
INFORMATION WANTED.

Any information concerning the fol lowing person will be gratefully re- ceived by their inquiring friends and relatives:
 Fred or Ferdinand Johnson former ly q sailor in Sweden, had d brother in Chicago named August Johnson, left the states several years ago for Cape Nome.
 Also one Lars Notersen Histham r,er, alias Louis Mattson a Norwegian about 51 years of age, tall, fair, last eheard of in 1903, lis address was then care John Sesnon Company. Meme. Alaska He was then long sEoreman. His brother is anxious to hear from him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY A LIST OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS.

Suits pressed, $1. Now is the time to have your suits pressed in the latest styles. Never 3o cheap before. Please bring us your cleaning, pressing and repairing. We do alteration and here is your big saving. Tailor made suit for less thai you can buy ready made, all wool material. Fit and work manship guaranteed. Get a suit that 8 made for you and you will feel better while wearing it. Over two hundred of tlis seasons latest styles and pat terms to select from. Also thirty two overcoat patterns, fancy vests and raincoats. Come and see us whether you. buy or not.
 NOME TAILORING CONTAIN Between seeerstorm and Haoen's and
 Zehner's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08

When the ice breaks up soon after the middle of May, they are to con- tinue their work by boat chartlng and sounding as many as possible of the more promising channels to de- termine how large a vessel can de- scend the river to the sea. While this work will not be- in certain re- spects, as interesting as that which we had planned to do in Victoria island and around Coronation gulf, it will probably be of greater commer- cial importance and of more imme- diate utility.
 Exploring the Basin.
 The main purpose of our expedition was to be the exploration of the re- zion lying west of Banks and Prince Patrick islands. A glance at the map will show that from the winter quarters of our two schooners we are in a position to explore a certain part of this area by sled over the ice in winter. No ship has ever been over fifty miles off shore, sc far as know. in the vicinity of longitude 145 We expect, accordingly, to make a sled journey north from Barter island in February or March, going as far north as possible.
 Even should we meet rough ice we ought to be able to penetrate to q point at least 100 miles from shore or fifty miles into the region at present unexplored. Should we meet com paratively smooth ice, we could, with good luck, make two or three hun dred miles. Even should no land be discovered, such a journey would be of geographical importance, for we1 should take soundings to determine the edge of the continental shelf and the character of the ocean bottom.
 Plane of the Party.
 Under certain circumstances, I may decide to go by sled this winter to- Banks island or Prince Patrick isl- and. leaving the vessels to attempt following in the summer. Such journey would be made for the pur- pose of the geological and archae- lt gical study of these islands in the summer while the snow is away, as
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08
AT THE NEW EAGLE

Old Lswis Hunter Rye and tns Fa Distilled spring 1904 .1Oo0 bought In bond and reduced to 60 per cent by U. 8. government. by the bottle z gallon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-08

The Daily Nugget, s2.oo per month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-04
HOME OF J.R.KEENE'S
DAUGHTER BURNED
Continued from hrst page.

ing blown UP and scattered hame
around 40 that soon the entire lower
rart of the house was ablaze. For a
time the fire was all below, but later
II shifted to the upper part of the oulid :
ing. which was Of brick, two stories ana
a half high. and crowned with a tiied
roof.
Those in the house at the time as
soon as they had recovered from their
fright tried to extinguish the flames.
Thev were unable TO check them, 80 an
engine was called from Lawrence. The
engine, an antiquated affair. out OF re-
pair. proved useless. though the fore
man excused his futile efforts by point
ing out that the pressure Of the water
was so low that q regular engine would
be Of no avail.
Help was sought in Far Rockaway
and Inwood and soon an engine from
the former place was at the scene. It's
efforts bore out the contention or the
Lawrence chief that the house was
doomed because of the low water press
ure. The fire all the time was burning
slowly. and any kind Of pressure must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-04
LOSES FIGHT FOR
zIECLER MILLIONS
Appellate Division Decides
Against Girl Adopted
as Daughter.
APRIL a, 1914.

The Appellate Division decided
a school teacher Of Davenport, Ia, yes
terday in her contention that at the
time Of the death OF William Zlegler.
the baking powder manufacturer, she
was still his adopted daughter and
therefore was entitled to a part Of the
S15,000,000 estate that he left.
Miss Brandt's brother, who was
adopted by Mr.. Ziegler and became
known as William Ziegler, inherited
the greater part Of his foster fathers
estate.
The adoption Of Miss Brandt was
with the consent OF her father and
mother Subsequently Mr.. ziegler an
nulled the adoption. However, In the
mean time Miss Brandt's mother and
father had been divorced and Mrs.
Brandt was never consulted in connec-
ton with the revocation OF the decree
Of adoption. Being party TO the
adoption, Miss Brandt contended that
her mother should have been made a
party to the revocation, and on this
point she based her move TO nullify
the revocation.
Surrogate Fowler decided against
Miss Brandt on her motion to set aside
the abrogation of the adoption, and the
Appellate Division has sustained the
Surrogate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-04
TO GO ON MAGNETIC TOUR
Vessel to Make Exploration for
Carnegie Institution.

The Carnegie, the non-magnetlc vessel
that completed last autumn a four-year
tour OF the earth in the interests OF the
Carnegie Institution in Washington, VIII
sail In June for the coast OF Norway and
Will spend the summer on the North At
lantlc Ocean. In 1915 the vessel will 60
south, sail through the Panama Canal
and conduct a magnetic exploration or
the Southern Pacific Ocean, concerning
which, from a magnetic standpoint, little
is known.
This was announced last evening BY L..
A. Bauer, director OF the department OF
terrestrial magnetism of tho Carnegie In
stitution, in an address delivered before
the American Geographical Society and
the Association OF American Geoeraphers
IN the Engineering Societies Building, In
seth street.
The purpose OF the trips OF the Carne-
gle is TO obtain material for magnetic
charts which will indicate the amount or
variation OF the magnetic needle from ex-
act north IT various points OF the earth.
Since 1906" said Mr.. Bauer, the yari-
Gus magnetic surveys sent out by the
Carnegie Institution OF Washington have
covered over one million miles. Ninety
four countries were visited and three
thousand stations established all without
the loss OF single life