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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
GEAR REFUSES TO
CONCEDE DEFEAT
Germans Claim Great Victory in
Central Poland and Russians Ad-
nit Reformation of Lines.
WEST AREA GENERALLY QUIET
Allied Armies Grope Their Way For
ward Cautiously and GrHpple
with GermRns Here and
There for Advantage.

LONDON, Dec. S.-While the al
lied armies in the west grope their
way forward cautiously, graphing
with the Germans mere and their for
slight advantages, the great struggle
in Poland continues. with the Ger
mans. for the time being, apparently
scoring the most points.
Russia has not yet fully conceded
the occupation of Lodz, but in view
of the repeated German claims and
the Russian admission of the reform
alton of its battle line there, II would
seem that the German center has
achieved this goal, upsetting what
for a time was hailed as a decisive
Russian victory.
The capture OF LODI, if indeed accom-
plished, will threaten tho Russian line OF
communication with Warsaw; that Is to
say the great arterial railway which
runs diagonally across Poland from
Czenstochowa to tho Polish capital. De-
tails of the battle are still lacking. how
ever, and II remains to be seen whether
the Germans will be able to make fur
ther advance.
This qualification Is made even in Ber-
lin. where 1t Is pointed out editorially
that the Germans must follow the re-
treating Russians relentlessly II they
would relieve the pressure around cra-
COW and on the east Prussan frontier.
The opinion is expressed by military
critics here that the Russians may
merely fall back on their entrenchments
to the rear and remain on the defensive.
while their left and right wings, respect
lively, batter Cracow and harass East
Prussia.
Whether the German achievements In
Poland have been accomplished by means
lContinued on Page Two, Column Threel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
Won BernstorH Formally Charges
Britons with Violating Rules of War

dered of the Winchester Repeating Arms
company 10000 riot guns. with 6oOOO,0 600
'buekshot cartridges.' The 'buckshot
cartridge contains nine bullets. The use
of these weapons and this ammunition
has hitherto been unknown in civilized
warfare.
"S- The Union Metallic Cartridge com
pany, Bridgeport Conn, on October 20
secured, through Mr.. Frank o. Hoag-
land. a patent for mushroom bullets
1T has been ascertained from reliable
sources that since October 100000 cart
ridges made according to this patent
were sent by the above mentioned firm
TO Canada for use in the British army
No outside sign distinguishes these bullets
from ordinary ammunition, so that the
soldier who uses them does not know
that he Is using dum-dum bullets.
Even II the bullets mentioned under
two and three were not destined for the
European war-which. however. seems
unlikely, on account OF the large number
Of cartridges ordered-but for the use in
British colonies, this would all the same
representa- barbarous method Of warfare
THE above mentioned facts have been
brought to the knowledge OF the United
States. Department OF State, with photo
graphs and original cartridges. also with
photographs OF wounds caused by these
bullets"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-count Won
Bernstorff. the German ambassador here,
has brought to the attention OF the State
department new charges of violation by
British troops OF the rules of interna-
tional law, With his note the ambassa-
dor also filed photographs and original
cartridges said to have been used in vio-
lation Of international law and photo
graphs OF wounds said 10 have been
caused by their bullets.
An official statement on the subject
issued 10 day by the German embassy
says:
New proofs Of violation OF the rules
OF international law by British troops
have been found by the German govern
ment:
Il. soft-nosed cartridges have been
delivered by a wounded soldier OF the
Eighty eighth Connaught Rangers regi-
ment on his return from France. They
were given 10 that regiment before the
battle OF Mons. mixed with regular in
fantry ammunition.
"Other dunn dunn bullets were given TO
the duke of Wellington's infantry corps
on August s. Other kinds of dum-dum
bullets were made by Eley Brothers, No.
254 crays Inn road, London.
e. The British government has or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
ATTACKON TWO-CENT
FARE TURNED DOWN
State Railway Board Holds it Has
Nothing to Do with Changing
the Law.
KENNEDY PRESENTS THE CASE
Declares Low Fare Discriminate
Against Interstate Passengers
and points I'm Nebraska
and other states.
(From a staff Correspondent }


LINCOLN, Dec. S.--(Special) 1.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway company took the
first steps this morning in an effort to
have the old scent passenger fare rein
stated. j. A. c. Kennedy, acting for the
road made an application to the State
Railway commission for raise In pas
senger rates to cents per mile.
Later in the day the commission listened
to the arguments of the attorney in sup"
port of the application and decided that
as the act was legislative act the com
mission had no Jurisdiction in the matter
and turned the application down.
Reasons Advanced.
The reason for asking for the raise in
rate is given In part as follows:
'The passenger fare now in effect is
so unjust and so unreasonably low as to
to be not compensatory and in fact con-
fiscatory. That said existing rates also
unlawfully discriminate in favor of per-
sons travelling between points in Ne
braska and against persons who travel
through Nebraska on interstate journeys,
and unlawfully discriminate In favor of
points or localities in Nebraska and
against points and localities in. other
states. in that fares now in effect are
substantially lower than the fares for
similar distances from points and To-
calities in other states and from points
in other states through Nebraska"
The 2-cent fare law which has been in
Continued on Page Four, Column Six
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09

DENVER. Colo. Dec. s.-Ivy L, Lee.
executive assistant of the Pennsylvania
railroad. was the author of Facts in
Colorado's Struggle for Industrial
Freedom according to the statement of
]. f. Welborn. president of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company, at, today's ses-
sion of the Industrial Relations commits
sion. investigating the coal miners
strike.
Mr.. Welborn, who previously had pro-
tested against revealing the name OF the
author of the pamphlet issued by the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company, read "a
telegram from Lee releasing the COM
pany from its pledge TO keep his identity
secret The telegram gave the informa-
tion that Lee had been employed by John
d. Rockefeller. jr.
In his telegram Lee briefly outlined
that Rockefeller had been Impressed with
what he alleged was inaccurate informa-
tion Of published statements concerning
the strike and had asked him to prepare
statement OF the facts. He deplored
the mystery that had been made OF hts
Identity. Rockefeller had had nothing TO
do with the preparation OF the matter
used. Lee congratulated Welborn on
what he said we're the few inaccuracies
In minor details that had been shown by
the federal commission on industrial rela-
tions at its hearing.
II do not believe that the Pennsylvania
railroad had anything to do with the en-
ployment OF Mr. Lee" said Welborn. con-
cluding the reading of the telegram.
Correspondence a. introduced.
Welborn then read into the records the
datelines and signatures OF a mass OF cor
respondence between himself and John d.
Rockefeller, jF.. Starr J. Murphy. Jerome
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
No Shadow Of External Trouble
Rests on the United States,
Says the Chief.
NATION IS NOT DEFENsELEss
Rebuke for Alarmists Administered
in Plain Language.
AID FOR A MERCHANT MARINE
Measure 90 Encourage shipping
should he Passed by Congress
20 End that Commerce
May he Revived.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.--President
Wilson departed from the prepared
text of his annual address to congress
today, which was devoted principally
to answering those who contend that
the United States Is unprepared for
national defense to give notice to
the business world that the legisla-
tive program for his administration
as its effect regulation or business
was practically completed. He said
IL had resulted is clear road for
business to travel to 'uncIouded sue
cess
Honest business men, the presi-
dent declared, need have nothing to
fear in treating the way outlined in
the trust and currency bills. While
the president dwelt briefly upon the
subject, his words were interpreted
as an assurance that No further inn
portant business legislation was con-
templated.
business Program Complete.
The presidents remarks In full with
relation TO business legislation were as
follows:
Our program OF legislation with re-
gard to the regulation OF business is now
virtually complete. 1t has been put forth.
as we intended, as n whole and leaves
no conjecture as TO what is to follow. The
road at last lies clear and firm before
business, II is a road which IL can travel
without fear or embarrassment. II Is the
road TO ungrudged,, unclouded success In
1t every honest man. every man who be-
lieves that the public interest is part Of
his own interest, may walk with perfect
confidence"
Big Problems PnrtIy Solved.
In the text OF his address which touched
upon the administration legislative pro-
gram for the session urging passage OF
bills for Philippine independence, govern
ment-owned merchant marine and some
other projects begun but unfinished at
the last session. the president devoted
most time 10 discussing the question Of
national defense. deploring a policy OF
militarlsm. but endorsing a development
of the National Guard and a military
training for citizens.
The democratic side of both house and
senate greeted with applause and laughter
his declaration thnt "some among us are
nervous and excited" and that 1--WE shall
not turn America into a military camp"
And especially when half the world is
on fire." said the president I'VE shall be
careful to make our moral insurance
against the spread OF the conflagration
very definite and certain and adequate.
indeed"
a.. a..
on both sides OF the chamber. The presi-
dents address, the longest he has yet de-
llvered TO congress, occupied about forty
minutes In the reading. The president
said:
Continued on Page three. Column one.S
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09

the American side OF the line and forty
two wounded. Twenty OF these were
Americans and twenty-nine Mexlcans.
Two OF the soldiers we're hit yesterday,
AS the result OF last nights meeting OF
citizens OF this town another appeal for
help was telegraphed TO President Wilson,
but no suggestions were made as to what
steps should be taken In response TO
Colonel John f. Guilfoyles request that
the citizens indicate what would be the
best course to pursue the citizens ten
dered him generously signed letter to-
day suggesting that he recommend to the
War department the establishment OF an
embargo on the expectation OF munitions
and supplies from Arizona ports
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
10y L. Lee Wrote Book About
Strike at RockefelLer's Request

ID. Greene, Frederick C. Gates and j. II.
MeClement. for the most part members
of the directorate closest in touch with
the Rockefeller interests. In addition
there was correspondence submitted be-
tween w. L. Maekensie King, chairman
Of the Canadian Association for Interna-
tional Cancellation, now the. Rockefeller
Foundations commissioner for the inves-
tigation OF international industrial un-
rest
The correspondence began about he mid
die Of 1914 and concluded about a month
ago and was. replete with suggestions
from the eastern directors as to the
course Of the conflict in Colorado. public
ity, the probable modification OF the truce
proposition by President Wilson cashing
of militiamen's certificates OF Indebted
ness, statements on the strike situation
and forecasts OF the companys action In
future disputes.
No Mystery, says MIR. Lee.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. S.--Ivy L. Lee,
executive assistant OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad company said today that there
was no mystery about the authorship of
the bulletins and pamphlets circulated
by the Colorado coal operators
Mr.. Lee explained that John d. Rookie
feiler, jr.. consulted with him last summer
with regard to getting facts about the
strike before the public. He told him
that there ought to be frank public
statement made. Mr.. Rockefeller then
caused to be sent to him all available
material and from these Mr.. Lee said
he put into bulletins all the significant
facts bearing on the trouble.
Mr.. Lee added that Mr.. Rockefeller has
requested that II there are any fnaccur-
acies In the bulletins and pamphlets thai
a bulletin be issued pointing them cut.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
The Days
War NetOs

Official advices from Berlin to-
day confirm the reports that the
allies have assumed the offensive
in France and Belgium, but do
not Indicate that the movement
has yet grown to formidable pro-
portions. The attacks, II is said,
have been few in number and have
been defeated.
Berlin is already looking toward
the possible Investment OF War
saw, as a result of the capture OF
Lodz, Russian Poland. It was said
officially at the German capital
today that news OF decisive result
in the campaign against the Rus
SLAMS may be expected at any time
and that latest reports from the
military headquarters led to the
belief that operations thus far
have been successful" II is re-
ported unotficially In Berlin that
100000 Russians were captured
at Lodz.
In the Balkans, Austria's armies
apparently have met with checks
in their operations, which re
Gently have been attended with
marked success. An official state
ment from Nish asserts that the
Austrlans have been overwhelmed
by servians in the recent fight
ing and have retired in disorder,
losing 1900 men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
u. S. Force in Arizona RetireS
Mile Before Mexican OUer Line

NACo. Arix.. Dec. S-The Ninth United
States cavalry win move tomorrow from
it's position along the international boun-
dairy to point one mile north to set the
men and horses out Of the range Of Mex
lean bullets which fly across the border.
Since the American troops settled down
In trenches along the boundary sixty days
ago seventeen OF the soldiers have been
hit by stray shells and bullets from Naco,
Sonora, where General Benjamin Hilrs
force OF CarranElstas is defending the
town against the attack OF Governor
Maytorena's Yaqui Indians. Two Ameri-
can cavalrymen died from their wounds.
Five persons in all have been killed on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
The National Capital
Tuesday, Deoember 8. ISI4.

The senate.
Met az noon.
Members wentsin body to house cham
ber for joint session.
Adjourned at .. m until noon Wednes-
day.
The House.
Met at noon.
Held Joint session with senate at 1880
o. m. and heard President Wilson In per-
son deliver his annual address.
Naval committee heard Rear Admirals
Fletcher ami Badger on preparedness of
the navy.
Army appropriation bill hearings re-
sumed by military committee.
Rivers and harbors appropriation bill
appropriation bill begun.
Adjourned at SOS p. m until noon
Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
BEAR DECIDES TO
Give UP LODI AS
STRATEGIC MOVE
Official Statement from Petrograd
Asserts City of No Great Mill
tary Importance,
TOO DIFFICULT TO DEFEND
Russian Lines in This Region Re-
formed, According to Staff
Communication.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHTING
Engagement for Period of Two
Weeks on Left Bank of Vistula
River Taken Up.
FERoCIoUS ATTACKS BY ENEMY
Germans Attempt for Several Days
to Storm Positions of Foe.
TEUT0Ns ACHIEVE BIG SUCCESS
After Unbelievable Efforts and
Enormous Sacrifices, Soldiers Of
Kaiser Penetrate MuscO-
vite Front.
Engagement for Period of Two
Weeks on Left Bank of Vistula
River Taken Up.
FERoC1oUs ATTACKS BY ENEMY
Germans Attempt for Several Days
to Storm Positions of Foe.
ACHIEVE BIG SUCCESS
After Unbelievable Efforts and
Enormous Sacrifices, Soldiers Of
Kaiser Penetrate MuscO-
vtte Front.

PETROGRAD, Dec. S.-An Off
cial statement gwen out today by the
general staff of the Russian army
indicated that the Russians were
considering the abandonment OF
LODI The statement says:
tsDuring the fighting in the second half
of the month of November Lodz ac-
quired great military importance, but the
German offensive. on the Lodz-Lowicz
line having failed. the question Of the
defense of Lodz lost its urgency. The
defense of this large city presents many
difficulties from the military point OF
view, and gives to our front an abnormal
contour which is embarrassing to our
communications with the rear. 1t may
therefore be expected that with the
setting in Of a lull on the left bank Of
the Vistula. the Russian lines in the
region of LODI will be reformed
Takes Up Fighting.
The report then takes up the fighting
on the left bank of the river Vistula
for period of two weeks in October aud
November. The official announcement
Toward the end of October Russian
troops, pursuing certain Austrian and
German forces which were retreating in
a southwesterly direction, reached a line
stretching from the river Warta TO the
river Nidzitsa. This Russian detachment
was strongly supported on its right wing.
Our rear guards, however. hampered the
conduct of our offensive to a considerable
degree and the enemy taking advantage
OF this circumstance moved forward
along the railroad.
Germnns Move North.
I'VE observed that the Germans in
front of us were moving in a northerly
direction and that an important force of
the enemy was being concentrated along
the front between Thorn and Slouptsy.
This movement menaced seriously the
communication OF our right wing with
its base.
''At the same time we learned that
certain important highways In Silesia.
which led to the fronts on which our
other armies in position were being
strongly protected by Austrian troops,
and that these forces were In turn sup
ported in part by German troops. The
highways In question were furthermore,
doubtless strongly fortified, particularly
(Continued on Page Two, Column One i
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
GERMANS CAPTURE
100000 RUSSIANS
Teutons Said to Have Taken That
Many Prisoners in the Fall Of
Lods, Poland.
SOME REPORTS ARE DENIED
Message from Berlin Brands as TN
true Reported Raid ON Krupp
Factory, Loss of Aviation
Corps and other Claims.
BULLETIN.


AMSTERDAM, Dec S.--(Via London)--
The Berliner Tageblatt, In commenting
on the capture of Lodz. Poland, by the
Germans. considers that it may only
positively be called a victory IL the Rus.
sian retreat is followed by a German pur-
suit IL such pursuit is victorious, II
says. then the German center will be
strong enough TO act forcibly against the
northern and southern parts OF broken
Russian army.
LONDON, Dec S.--A Central News dis
patch from Amsterdam says that accord
ing to message from Berlin II is re-
ported there that upwards of 100000 pris-
oners were taken by the Germans when
they captured Lodz, Russian POLAND.
News Of the capture OF Lodz. this mes
sage says. aroused extraordinary enthu-
siasm at Berlin. The houses there are
decorated with German and Austrian
flags. No official report has yet been re-
oeived concerning the number OF pris-
oners and guns captured
Germans Deny Reports.
BERLIN. Dec. 7.-(By Wireless to Say
vile. L. l., Dec. SIAN official of the gem
eral staff states that the report from
Rome that the French near Ypres. Bel
gium. had captured a whole corps OF Ger
man aviators. Is absolutely unfounded.
Denial is also made OF the London report
that sviators belonging to the allies had
thrown bombs on the Krupp factory at
Essen.
The Russian statement contained in tho
(Continued on Page Two, Column Three.1 J
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
The Weather

Forecast till Z p. m. Wednesday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Unsettled. with snow; colder.
TemueraturS uI Omaaa Keaferdav
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
Invented by American,

II have understood" said Mr.. Kahn,
'that this same gun which the Germans
are using, or one practically the same.
was invented by an American named
Gathmann of Chicago and that 1t was
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rom Stations at Z r. M.

HI'1I e A WELSH ELS z Locsl lIPESaTsSsi FoTseastsr.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-09
Everybody Reads

tne days happenings eve.y day.
II folks DON'T read your store
news every day, it's your fault.
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Arizona republican., 1914-03-22

cesses against the Jews. 1t was hoped and believed by intelligent and fair minded Russians that the verdict in the notorious Beiliss case would have gone far to exercise this grossly fanatical spirit and suspicion from among the ignorant classes. So it might indeed, were not hatred of the Jews openly and shamelessly fostered by the Black Hundred anti Semltes.
 For instance, the other day a mer- chant named Ratnovski, a Jew. was proceeding by train from Taganrog to his paper-mill, accompanied by his siX-year son. In the same carriage was a local police official. who opened a conversation with the man on the subject of ritual mur- der. The Jew, naturally, indignantly repelled the infamous charge against his people. The official was not satisfied, and within twenty minutes of his arrival at the mill Ratnovski was arrested and conveyed back to Taganrog. He was liberated, how ever. a few hours later.
 His fellow passenger had evidently suspected that Ratnovskfs little son was a Christian child being abducted by the Jew and taken to the latter s paper mill with criminal intent of a
Arizona republican., 1914-03-22
sQUATTERs 10 CONTEST
 SOME SANTA FE SCRIP
Three Cases Filed in Land Office In Which Northern Arizona Set
 tiers Claim Priority

A legal storm in which the Santa Fe Railroad Company will be in volved over some of it's scrip land, is brewing in the No-Man's land of the Kanab plateau, according to in formation extracted from filings in the land office yesterday. Home stead land contests were filed yes- terday in three cases.
 According to Receiver Birdno, the prior right of settlement belongs to the squatters, and that the railroad stands a good chance of losing out. It is a case of scrip being filed after squatters had settled on un surveyed land Of course, there was nothing to show that the land had been taken up, and the railroad had no definite information to this effect when filing the scrip, which comes in huge blocks involving many acres at a time.
 The establishment of United States commissionership at Little field, the farthest north of the Ari- zona towns has caused some activity in land office business in that re- zion lying between the Grand Can yon, and the Nevada and Utah state lines.