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Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
OMAHA TO BE HEAD
WEATHER STATION
FOR GOVERNMENT
Farm West of the City is Leased
and Will Be the Chief Station
of the Weather Bureau
in United States.
HAS COME IN ON GUM SHOES
Prof. Marvin, Head of the Weather
Bureau, Makes the Announce
ment While Here.
BUILDINGS ARE BEING ERECTED

While it is not, generally known,
it is a fact that Omaha is shortly to
become the chief station OF the
weather bureau service. For many
years Fort Weather, Virginia, a short
distance out from Washington, has
been the point from which the inn
portant data relative to weather and
meteorological information has been
sent out.
Some months ago it was decided
TO abandon the station at Fort
Weather, and in casting about for a
location for a new station the Agri-
cultural officials, after getting the
views of experts, decided upon
Omaha, or, rather, a point in Douglas
county, as the one offering superior
advantages and conveniences for OBJ
serving the weather of the United
States.
The important points as to the securing
of data having been determined. quietly
and without any flourish of trumpets the
Weather department, took a long time
lease on forty acres Of the Drexel farm,
four and one-half miles northeast OF
Elkhoru and at once commenced the in
stallation Of the equipment for carrying
on observations on a gigantic scale.
Marvin Inspects Plant.
In order TO make personal exsInina-
ton and ascertain the progress of the
work being done at the Drexel farm,
Charles r. Marvin, chief officer Of the
weather bureau spent Tuesday night
there and in the morning came TO Omaha
where he remained until evening. when
he continued his journey eastward.
reaching Washington next week.
Prof Marvin has been out from the
Washington headquarters of the weather
bureau several weeks and on the trip
has visited most OF the weather bureau
stations in the country west of the Mis-
sissippi river. Upon his arrival from the
Drexel station he held q lengthy con-
ference With, Local Forecsatsr Welsh Of
the Omaha weather bureau and at noon
was the guest Of tho Commercial club at
luncheon, there meeting a large number
of the business men of the 6aty Relative
TO the Drexel farm station. Prof. Marvin
saidi
Buildings Being Erected.
I'VE expect to have the new station in
complete operation before winter. Build
ings are being erected and we are pre-
pairing for the installation Of equipment
to make official observations. This sta
ton will work in conjunction with the
governments balloon station at Fort
Omaha, the two combined forming the
most important observation station in the
country.
"At the Drexel station observations will
be made with kites. They will be of the
box kind, flown with very fine wire
They will be able to reach an altitude Of
one to two miles. Inside of each kite
there win be the self-registering instru
Inents to take the velocity OF the wind
ICnn iinund IN Papn 1,run--Ctnlunnrl rhlaal
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
Former Territorial
Official Is Dead

FREMONT, Neb.. June is-(specialf-
w. l.. May. clerk OF tho last territorial
Legislature OF Nebraska. when the late
J. Sterling Morton was governor; city
clerk OF Omaha In the late EOS. during
the administration OF the late Charles II.
Brown, and prominent in the early his
tory OF the state. died suddenly at his
home in Denver yesterday. Word was
received by his brothers, j. X. O. H. and
j. T. May. OF Fremont.
Mr.. May resided In Fremont for many
years, leaving here I'm 1880 20 locate IN
Denver. He always took a deep interest
in fish culture and was instrumental In
the organization OF the Nebraska Fish
commission, OF which he was the head
for about quarter OF a century. He
never married. The funeral win be held
at Denver
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
Jesse Carpenter Falls
In His First Flight

NEBRASKA CITY. juno 1s.-(special
Telegram )-Jesse Carpenter. the avia-
tor, who came here from Omaha TO make
ascensions for the three days races, made
his first ascension this evening. not be-
ing able TO go before because the ma
chine was not in proper shape. He was
about 80 fet high when engine trouble
developed and in trying to plano 10
earth one of the planes broke1 le fell
some distance. wrecking the machine. but
escaping with a broken jaw and other
Injuries.
The machine was totally wrecked. The
accident was witnessed by 5000 people
who were in the grounds.
Carpenter was married last evening on
the race grounds 10 Miss Jessie John
son of Wayland. Mo, standing In his
machine. His bride witnessed his fall
today
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
NO DAMAGES FOR
WOUNDED HEART
Jury Returns a Verdict for the De-
PENDANTS in Alienation Suit .
Brought by McNeill,
TWO HOURS FOR CONSIDERATION

A verdict for the defense was re-
turned by the jury in Judge Troup's
court which heard the evidence In
the suit. for SIS, 900 damages brought
by George II. McNelll, real estate
salesman, against Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur C. Jewell Of South Omaha, par
ents of his wife. rms. Lila McNeilL
for. alleged alienation of her aftec-
tions. The jury took the case
shortly after noon and returned the
verdict two hours later.
The plaintiff alleged that Mr.. and Mrs.
Jewell had persuaded Mrs. MCNEIL to
leave him and had prevented her from
returning Letters exchanged between
husband and wife during the period of the
alleged alienation which indicated that
Mr. McNeill had himself told his wife
to leave him were emphasized by the de-
fense. Jurors said after the verdict was
returned that evidence relating to Mayor
Thomas Hoctor of South Omaha had not
been considered by them in reaching a
verdict.
Attorneys for the defense before pre-
at length to Judge Troup. in which they
maintained that he should take the case
from the jury. Attorneys for the plaintiff.
however, secured permission from the
court to amend their petition and the
judge allowed the suit to go to tho jury.
Interview Refused.
Mr.. Battelle estified that when he
asked Mr.. Patrick over the telephone
whether Mr.. McNeill might talk with his
wife in the absence of Gny other person.
Mr.. Patrick said mo" Mr. Patrick
fatty denied that statement and asserted
that he had said Mrs McNeill had in
! formed him she did not desire to talk TO
I her husband
WAS Mr.. Battelles testimony true7''
Mr.. Patrick was asked, while on the
witness stand by his associate counsel.
Ben $. Baker.
mot insofar as it differs from mine. -
replied Mr.. Patrick.
! Mr.. Patrick assailed attorneys for the
Plaintiff in his argument to the jury.
Once he used the word ''blackmall."
/ Il would not bring such a case" he
declared. such suits should not be
started. II a client brought me such a
Gtory l would tell him i have no time
for a case OF that kind ,.
He declared that Attorneys Battelle
and Hugh Myers approached Mr.. Jewell
In an attempt TO get evidence with a
falsehood on their lips.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS
DAMAGE BY S. D. TORNADO

SIOUX CITY. Ia, June is.-The tornado
which hit the town Of Blunt. S. ID. IL
estimated to have caused a loss Of Sb0,OO0
in Blunt and vicinity and injured a score
Of persons. No loss OF life has been re-
ported. Many houses OF Blunt and a
number OF farm houses were wrecked.
The storm swept a path forty miles Ions.
The seriously injured are:
J. Calhoun. Blunt
l.. II. Trask, Blunt
Mrs. Hilda owens Blunt.
Miss Clara Wright, Highmors. cousin
OF Orville Wright the aviator.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
DANIELS SPEAKS AT
OHIO WESLEYAN

DELAWARE, o., June 16.-'-rhe
Scholar in Politics vas the topic Of the
address Of Joseph Daniels. secretary OF
the naVJ who this morning delivered the
graduating address at Ohio Wesleyan
university. That the day Of the prac-
ticsl politician has passed and that the
scholar Is coming into domination was
the general tenor of his talk.
The degree OF doctor OF laws was con-
ferred upon Secretary Daniels. Rev
Francis Marion Larkin, IS. editor Of the
California Christian Advocate. received
the degree OF doctor OF divinity.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
DR.. GUNSAULUS Is
ORATOR AT 6RlNNELL

GRINNELL. Ia. June 16 -(special)-
Dr. Frank W. Gunssrhs. president Of
Armour Institute OF Technology and
pastor OF the Central church Of Chicago.
gave the commencement address at
Grinnell college this morning. His ad-
dress Is the big feature of the last day
OF Grinnells fftieth commencement
since the removal Of the college 10 this
city. II also marks tae climax Of the
whole commencement week
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
Youth Jumps Before Car.

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. June i6.-CSpe-
cial Telegram)-Weldon Haney. aged II
years. WAS probably fatally injured here
this afternoon. when he jumped off the
running board OF an auto in front Of a
passing car. driven by Harold Murphy
of Huron. = -. The second car passed
over him fracturing his skull and break
ing his shoulder
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
EUSTIS YOUTH DIES
FROM FALL UNDER WAGON

ECSTIs. Neb.. June l6.-(special Tele-
gramD-This afternoon at about 4
o'clock Otto. the 15-yeaT-old son OF Adam
Daiss. sr.. while handling hay alone in "A
field close to home In some unknown way
Slipped beneath the loaded wagon and
sustained injuries from which he died
three hours later. Tho team coming to
the house alone caused Mr. Daiss to
search for the boy. whom he found par
tSllly unconscious.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
zEPPELINS FLY
over NORTHEAST
ENGLISH COAST
Fifteen Persons Killed and Fifteen
Injured at Points Which the
Government Censor Refuses
to Reveal.
RUSSIANS CONTINUE TO RETREAT
Official Report from Petrograd Ad.
mits Withdrawal Of Troops
Across Galician Frontier.
BRITISH CAPTURE TRENCHES

LONDON, June 16.-The latest
air raid on the British country was
the most fatal Of them all Zeppe-
lins flew over the northeast coast OF
England last night. dropping missiles
which killed fifteen persons and
wounded as many more.
Never before has an air raid on
England taken such toll in human
life. This is the third air attack in
a little more than two weeks.
In the eastern arena Of the lighting
the Russian forces stll are stubbornly
retiring. The latest official report from
Petrograd admits the withdrawal Of Rus
sian troops across the Galiclan frontier
into Russian territory from Czeruowits.
The same report sets forth that fresh
German forces brought up near Jarslau'
under cover OF heavy artillery fire, eorn-
PEELED the Russians TO retire for some
distance on the right bank OF the san
river On the Tismenltga and Stry rivers.
tributaries Of the Dneister. the Russians
claim 10 have taken numerous prisoners
and machine guns and 10 have recap
turcd villages wrested from them by the
Austriens.
Germany s showing considerable bit
terness, Judging from dispatches roach
ing London over the air raid yesterday
on the city OF karlsruhe The press is
demanding retaliation. On the other hand,
PARTS reports officially that this raid
was reprlsal for the dropping of bombs
by tho Germans on open French and
English towns.
French official Report.
PARIS. June 1G.--(9:GO y. m)--Ths
French war office this afternoon issued
statement on the progress OF hcstilities'
reading;
British troops yesterday captured r.
line OF German trenches TO the west OF
La Bassee.
There is nothing of Importance to re-
port from the remainder OF the front.
A German airship Yar compelled 20 coma
to land within our lines at a point near
Noroy-sur-ourca. TO the northeast OF la
Forte Milon. The aviators were made
prisoners"
Russian officieI Report.
PETRoGRAp Cvia London). June ls,-
The following statement was issued last
night at the war office;
| Fighting continues In the Shawl dis
trict without substantially modifying the
| situation.
During Monday night the enemy de-
livered futile attack in the direction OF
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
STOP&, OFF AMG
RstXkt.:ik :.
fhE.GAIE.cIIHoE.IhE.MES1

The big auto racers are
scheduled to stop off here
soon and will be among
Omaha's attractions for the
time. 1t is because Omaha
has one of the finest and
fastest motor speedways in
the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
AuctiOneers Come
to Omaha in 1916

PEORIA. H., June 16.-Omaha today
was awarded the 1916 annual meeting Of
the International Auctloneers association
In session here. j. r. Stout Of Peoria was
elected president OF the association and
j. L. DOwd of Omaha vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
City Cant Regulate
Loaf'sl Cost or Size

SIOUX CITY. Ia. June l6-In the dis
trict court today Judge John w. Ander-
son held the city had no power 10 regu-
late the size and weight OF loayes OF
bread sold by bakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
SHERIFFS MEET IN SECRET
SESSION AT ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE. Neb., June B-CspecisI
Telegram.)-The sheriffs convention met
today behind closed doors and will finish
its work tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17

II you were TO get a new clock in
the parlor, and wanted to sell the old
one, you would find a buyer-proVf-
ded the clock for sale was In good
condition--by advertising IL IN the
"For Sale Miscellaneous coltrmn OF
The. Bee. Bring your Want ad direct
telephone Tyler 1000 anc
PUT 1T IN THE OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17
The Weather.

Forecast till p. m. Thursday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Partly cloudy, cooler.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-17

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The Huttig news., 1915-12-04
10 BE CONTINUED NEXT ISSUE.
Hydroplane a Freak,

The hydroplane of the day Is a freak in every sense of the word. The various types of underbody construc- ton are designed to give the boats lifting power. to lessen the draft un- der speed. and, consequently, the dis placement-in other and plainer words, to lessen the amount of water that has to be pushed aside iu the endeavor to make high speed. The hydroplane is the outcome of years of study by the best naval architects and maUine engineers in ak.hoat COL. struction. Thousands of dollars are. spent annually on these freaks, bat many are thrown on the junk pile sndl the effort repeated. All of these boats, are overpowered, as one would con- slider the needs of an ordinary boat. But extra power is added to gain B little extra speed. Thus one of tAe Atlantic coast owners is this year du- plicating his power by adding a sec- ond motor to 45-miler with the hope. of adding an extra ten miles an hour to the speed. This may be termed freakishness. yet in the quest for the 6n-miler all sorts Of freaSish things are being undertaken.
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0lopE>D MIST A LAlE or CIVIL STDTFT r.
 hoRANDAII PARRISH I lF7gSIRAIIoNS 5lss'.I;E 78}~CDpHoDE5 { eI Ac4eCZ1PC

Yes, l know; the Infantrymen stormed the front, and the troopers peppered the side windows. Wharton has three down. while they got five of my lads. The front doors are fairly riddled. They'll consolidate next time, trust to the weight Of nun. bers, and break through. They respect us now, but We haven't licked the light out of them by lolg chalk. I'm zc1n@ tc- take three of your men"
 He whispered a woru to her. soma good-natured pleasantly. I thought, as he bowed over her hand as though they parted in a gay parlor; then turned laughing away. and picked his passage down the aisle, slender. debonair figure, whistling a gay camp tune. l stared after him. scarcely abie to comprehend such gay-spirited reek- lessness, when he stopped suddenly, and faced about.
 Do what you can fer your wound. ed, Wyatt" he called back, his voice instantly serious, "and keep my fair cousin out of the r0ck."
 Several figures fell in behind him as he went forWaI'd--the men he had asked for from Wharton and OeHare- all disappearing within the bIackness of the yestibule, Leaving one man alone posted at each opening, l had the others of my small company bear the two wounded men to the farther corner, making them as comfortable as possible. The dead man was laid out en one of the benches. and then the three selected for that duty were sent to join the lieutenant This de pletion of force left me a window to defend alone against the second at. tack, the opening to the left of the pulpit. next to the corner in which lay the wounded men and the prisoner. As crossed the platform and took my place, Noreen arese from beside one of the bodies and her hands grasped my arm.
 'Fhe soldier who was shot fn the chest" she said her voice trembling, @he-he tried to tell me something. tore my skirt and bound it up. but tAelS NdS uo Water. II Wish he wouldn't groan so.
 Her face, whit in the moonlight. vas uplifted; l even thought could see the glint of tears in the eyes. Sud denly great wave of sympathy, of regret. seemed to sweep over me, and leaned the carbine against the wall. and clasped both her hands in mine.
 We grow accustomed to groans in war" said swiftly. but what unmans ne is yonf being here exposed to all this danger"
 "Oh no one will hurt me; am not afraid for myself-truly I am not Can. tain Fox would never permit them to harm me."
 True; if Fox comes through alive: but Cowan and Raymond are both here, and I know not which 1 distrust the more. did wrong to permit your ever coming with me; to risk your life in so desperate game
 Do not say that, Tom" her voice eager and earnest T am no worse off here than l would be if you had left me in Lewisburg It was my choice, and even now I would rather
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dow, and then about the dim interior, endeayoring to locate the men nearest us. Only one stood close enough to observe our movements, and 1 sent him with a message to the sergeant.
 Now, Noreen," 1 whispered swiftly, this is the best time. Take these pa pers; they are for Jackson; give them to the first Confederate officer you meet. and have them forwarded at once. Don't trust Nichols for a single moment out of range of your revolver"
 You will not come 9,
 Not now; you would not wish me to desert my comrades-would you?"
 Oh, do not know! I do not know. 1t is so hard to decide. You really wish me to go? It will please you?''
 Yes"
 And you will come Tiff you can? I am to wait, and-and hope for you?"
 T pledge you my word, dear girl"
 She clung to my hands, her face up lifted in the moonlight.
 II am your wife" she said softly, and I-I want you to-
 Three shots rang out clear and dis tinct without, and a voice shouted hoarsely.
 Stand to it, lads!" cried Harwood from the dark yestibule. The Tanks are eoming!"
 l swung her light form across the platform to where Nichols crouched.
 Quick now, both of you! Careful: don't fall, Noreen. Go on, man; I'll close the trap-and God help you if you don't remember.'
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this opening and the narrow window beyond, got glimpse outside-at a black mass of men sweeping straight toward us, their guns gleaming viciously. their voices echoing in sav- age shout. 1t was mere glimpse, an infeynal vision, and, almost at the same instant they came crashing against the shattered door. beating 1t down with their gun-stocks. and leaping through into the maze of overturned benches littering the yestibule. The door fell in splinters. How they got through that tangle of death know not. Into their very faces we poured our fire-our own men, caught within the narrow space, striking at them with clubbed guns-but they were too many to be held. Over the dead poured the tor rent of living, firing, cursing, striking, tanning the few gray-jackets against the inner wall and, in two resstless streams, hurlipg themselves against both vestibule doors.
 Wedged in the portals, saw all this so clearly that each detail stands out in memory-the infuriated faces, the falling bodies, the disfguring blood stains, the savage glint of steel Those who came first were not soldiers they were Cowan's men. gaunt. rough fellows, bearded and dirty, their fierce curses sounding above the uproar. And they fought like fiends, driven by Cowan's voice, and pressed remorse- lessly forward by the cavalrymen be- hind. l saw him once. blood spot on his cheek, and 1 fired over the heads of those between us, but though he fell. he came to his feet again and was swept to one side by the rush of men. l saw all this, and no more: 1t was ] like a flash on the screen-and then everything became an indistinct blur.
 They were upon us, jammed in the narrow doorways. each nan fighting for life. I used gun and revolver. In the red mist before me were black shapes, hateful faces. Twice l lost foot and fell, but was up again. front ing them. I stepped on dead bodies. slipped in pools of blood; falling men caused me to stagSer; a slug of lead tore burning through my shoulder; a glancing knife blade ripped my fore arm. had no time, no room. in which to reload; my hands gripped the hot carbine barrel, and swung the stock like fail.
 Inch by inch they won through the door: we could kill. but not stop them. and they hurled us back. stumbling over the dead. clambering across over turned benches, but unable to stem the increasing tide. We were all together now-Harwood, Wharton--the sole | handful left, and we made fight of it. the best we could. There was a mo- ment's pause, the merest instant in which to breathe, and my eyes met Harwood's. He was naked to the waist, hatless. blood dripping from a | cut over one eye, the stock of his car bine shattered.
 "Ah. gunner of Staunton." he called out cheerily, although his voice cracked with dryness Didn't I tell you if you wanted a good time to jine the cavalry"
 Forward, men, forwsrd," It was Fox's voice. although saw nothing Of him. "Once more, and it's over with forward!"
 Now lads, meet them." burst out Harwood. About me, Third Kentucky here they come!.
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CHAPTER xxV,.
Ore Way of Escane.

He was propped up against the wall. not far from us, and bent over, nos ing how he was bound Instantly 1 cut the cords and began rubbing the mans wrists to restore circulation
 T never noticed you were strung up like that, Nichols" said earnestly. Who did the iob?"
 The sergeant" he answered, chok- ing. T tried ter speak as soon as I saw you an the lady yere, aut ' couldn't git the gag out CT my mouth. Bend down bit lower; l don't want none O them soiers ter hear.'
 "All right-what is it?"
 Yer ol' Jedge Wyatt's boy, ain't yer?"
 Yes"
 An she's the darter O Major liar wood?"
 This is Noreen Harwood."
 T thought so. but thar atn't hardly light 'nough fer ne ter be sure married yer over cross ther noun tings-an Is Anse Cowan along with them Tanks out thar?"
 Yes, and all the gang, excepting old Ned who was shot last night"
 You shot him?"
 "Well. it was my pistol; we were fighting together Suddenly a thought swept through my mind. See here Nichols, you are in as bad shape as we are. Anse has treated you like dog, and he will never forgive you for that marriage, even if it was per. formed 10 save your life"
 Tt wasn't" he chuckled. q want
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single moment l stood there motion less, my feet on the lowered trap. dim ly conscious of the uproar about me. yet scarcely able to realize the immi- hence of the peril They were pouring volleys into the front door-the roar ing of discharge ending in the sound of splintered wood, and sharp cries of pain. Carbines cracked in response, and Harwoods voice sounded con- tinually through the hideous discord
 Get back, men! Get back. Ay, be- yond the partition, you fellows in front there! No, don't leave the windows; they'll charge presently. and there is TO use firing these carbines now-the range is too long. Load again-load. and stand ready. Wyatt!"
 Here. sir"
 Any work for you there?"
 No; only a half dozen Tanks In sight from this end.''
 Bring all but two men. and come here! Wharton, stand ready to take hand. An! there the blue-bellies come. lads-now give them the leadi Fire! damn you-fire!"
 The little squad of us leaped down the aisle, and Wharton's men clam 9ered over the benches. cursing and yelling. Already the smoke of the car pines filled the church, and we could see little except in the flash of the gunfire. The swirl of bodies hurled nle to the right, away from where harwood stood. and brought me in front of the opposite door. Through