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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Ornamental.

A little boy applied to society woman for a place
In her garage
What IL your fsther7' asked the woman
He's me fadder." was the reply.
Yes, l know that" said the woman" but what
IL heT'
"oh! Why. he's me stepfsdder. num-
Yes, Yes" said the woman impatently hut what
does he dos Does he drive motor cars. or work IN
factory, whatT'
"oh, see. mum" said the small applicant eagerly
with da wing light OF comprehension mo- he ain
done nothin' since we've had him."-New York Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Twice Told Tales
The Generou. Hn.t.

Ignorance! sheer ignoranceP' said Mrs Anos
Pinchot- who s devoted worker for the woman g
peace party. during argument You remind me.
my dear sir. OF Parvenu.
Parvenu took his wife and two other women to
lunch. AZ they seated themselves in the lofty oval
dining room Mrs Parvenu whispered TO her husband:
g Ask for a menu. JACK
Parvenu pufred out his chest and chuckled.
One menu onlyG he said. one menu for four
No. no. I'll do the thing well. I've started It.
Here. waiter, four menus-fresh ones. mind and see
that they're not overdone st Louis Globe-Demo-
erat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

,Gitbs-So you went after the Job? I
tnousht you believed that The office
should seek the man?
Dtobs-I do; but this is a fat Job, and l
thought It might get winded before 1t
reached me.-I}oston Transcript.
Did you take my advice about count
ing when you couldn't sleep?"
yep; counted 1876 and then II was day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

light and 1 didn't have time 70 sleep
Philadelphia Ledgsr.
Here's a scientist says that the color
OF the hair can't turn gray IN single
night"
Hes never seen Mayme's when she's
forgotten to have her bottle refilled. -
Baltimore American.
Cannibal Cnief-This dish you have pre-
pared for me Is very sour
Cannihal Chef-Nes. your eXceIency, he
was a pessinnist s-Yonkers Statesman.
Il see the sayre baby cried with
loud protest when it was made
Christian"
well. when you see the way Chris
tians are acting just now in the world,
can you blame the baby?'-Baitimore
American.
''Brutus certainly did one OF the most
contemplate things. man can DO
What was THAR
Cutting an old friend dead. Boston
Transcript.
Art Editor-Im afraid your work is too
comic for general illustrating.
Artist suppose that means VIII nave
to spend the rest of my life doing comic
Not necessarily. You might design
uomen's fashions. Life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Crawford-He doesn't seem to be very
optimistic over the second -hand car he
bought.
Crabshaw-No. II you're looking for
the optimist in the case, you'd better
hunt up the fellow who sold the car
Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Unfortunately. an indictment before the
tribunal OF the civilized world" cannot be
brought to trial to prove guilt or innocence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

This talk about another navigation meeting
must be mistake. We confer on navigation
only in the winter time. when the river ia frozen
over and all the boats locked.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

The report OF the arrival OF a rich Indian
ratah in New York bringing one Of his queens
along. seems TO have fallen off the wire on It's
westward run. salt Lake City has not an
nounced its reception committee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

President Wilson is the one to do the talking
for Uncle Sam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

The japanese foreign office assures all con-
cerned that its demands on China are in the In
terest OF permanent peace OF the orient THIS
was suspected from the moment the Nipponese
broke into the uplift business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Niney-two victims OF the Lusitania lie uu-
der the green sod OF Ireland. They are in
goodly company Ireland is the burial ground
OF unnumbered victims Of tragedy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

s'wall street quivers with suppressed excite
ment." dispatches report That is the Wall street
speciality. But the auivers never interfere with
the shearing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

working agreement having been made be-
tween John Bull and John Barleycorn. the world
may now proceed with the regular schedule.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Liberty Bell will make It's tour OF the west
without its tongue. but a special guard OF TWEEN
ty-four Philadelphia eouncilmen will prevent
deficit in conversation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

The marine graveyard beside the rocky head
lands Of old Kinsae Is sure to swell the stay-at-
home vaeationist vote in the United States.
safety first is an impressive rule OF action
nowadays
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Winter wheat is coming along at gait that
promises a strong finish AS a booster the wav-
ing wheat field beats noisemaker a mile.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

II is painful to read Rev. William A. sun
days remarks on the Lusitania disaster. They
contain less charity than tightwad and about
as much solemn piety as could be expressed in
a string OF dash words
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Yes but who would have thought the city
hall pie counter would do business before the
federal patronage dlspensary got into action?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

The fake rumor Of the presidents. assassina-
tion shows that the combatants on the stock
market are just as interruptions as the other
kind.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

without chewing their lip and ] never
knew one TO revolt.
They always belch up a hslf-dollar;
but especially when they are stewed
their hearts will expand; when 1 voice
my demand they draw their fat purses
and slip off the band, and deposit, per
haps, q bank note in my hand, and they
seldom get boisterous OF rude.
Are you going? What's this7 What?
A nickel A lousy scent piece! Good
Lord ! changed that rye bread, gave
you hard rolls instead; say. what have
I done? And what have said to deserve
such a grouchy reward? You're busted
You lie like trooperl You railroaders
always play dead; and say, on the level
ia marry the devil. or a man that digs
dirt with a pick and a shovel before I'd
have one OF you tightwads; now travel!
or I'll heave this iron pot at your head!'
I Travelled. E. o. M1NTosH.
Everyone His own Opinion.
PLATTSMoUTH. Neb.. May 1o.--To the
Editor of The Bee: In his letter in Tn,
Bee today George Weidenfeld of Lincoln
taught the readers that he was a Ger
man and did not possess common horse
sense. We all admit that he has a per
feet right to his opinion. but this is moi
the time for him to express It in that
way.
Don't rock the boat"
A. w. ATWOOD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Looks Ike something doing over in sunny
Ttalv"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad.
dress viii be changed as often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Thought for the Day
Selected BY Dr.. A. s. Ri.ssn

''From forge and farm and mine and bench,
Deck, altar, outpost love
Nh, school, battalion, counter, trench,
Rail, senate, shsspfold. throne
Creation's cry goes up on high
From age to cheated age;
Send Us the man tclo do the veYk
For which they draw the vG0s"
--Rudyard Kipling' Wage Farmers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

light and I didn't have time 70 Sleep
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Here's a scientist says that the color
OF the hair can't turn gray IN single
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Il see the Sayre baby cried with
loud protest when II was made a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Hes never seen Mayme's when ahe's
forgotten to have her bottle refilled. -
Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Doo1ey Made Head
Of Trolleynlen's Union

James Dooiey was elected president
of the Division 459, A g. E. r. E.,
at the annual election of officers of
the local trolley union held yesterday
at the Palace Bowling Alleys, Con-
gress street. He defeated his oppo-
nent Anthony Wolfe 95 to A. Other
officers elected were- J. Moran, vice
president: J. PIunkett, recording sec
retary; p. Kelly, financial secretary;
J.. r. O'NeiH, treasurer; j. Dunnigan,
for correspondent to motormen and
conductors. and J. DooIey, delegate to
the Joint conference board. The exc
cu1ive board is J. Doo4ey, c. Cosier,
3. Flanagan. I. F. Griffin, p. Kelley,
A. Wolfe and w. Morton
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
TORPEDOING Or ykP A Z.
STEAMER WITH AHfERIC
ON BOARD TO BE PROBEDI

Washington, Dec. 24-Inquiry into
the sinking of the Japanese liner Ya-
saka Maru by an Austrian subma-
rineTin the Mediterranean will be
made by the state department
through American Consular agents.
Further diplomatic correspondence
with Austria-Hungary will result, it
was said, If official reports confirm
press dispatches that the steamer
was sunk without warning.
No official information of the in
cident had reached the state depart
iment today It was felt, however,
that press dispatches contained state
ments which warranted prompt in
Yestigation and the consular agents
will be asked to obtain accurate YER
sions of the incident and forward
them without delay to the state de-
partnent.
Should the departments investiga-
ton establish the truth of reports
that the liner was sunk without warm
ing by an Austrian submarine, it is
said, further diplomatic corespon-
dence with Austria1Hungary win en-
conducting submarine warfare will
be discussed and demands will be
made by the United States for the
abandonment of sinking ships with
out warning.
Coming at a time when officials be-
1ieved the controversy over the An
coma is on the road to amicabla set
element, the Yasaka Maru incident is
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
FIRE CHEF FINDS TWO Tors
MOANING OVER CHARRED BODY
OF MOTHER, FATALLY BURNED
Pot Of Grease Boils Over,
and Flames Envelope
Housewife AS She Pre-
pares MONDAY Meal For
Little Family.

Preparing dinner for family of
four t6st before noon, Mrs Frank
L.akacs Of S1o Spruce street, was en-
veIoped in flames when a pot Of
grease tipped over on the stove and
the flames fired her clothing. Little
hope is held for her recovery at St
Vincentss hospital where she was TAX
en- in a critical condition
Her screams attracted the attention
Of neighbors. but before they could
extinguish the flames, Mrs. Lakacs
had been horribly burned from her
scalp to her ankles. Neighbors tore
her clothes of but not in time to
prevent probably fatal burns.
An alarm of fire was rung in from
box No. 244, but the fire was extin-
gu1shed before the arrival of the fire.
men Fire Chief Daniel Johnson was
on the scene and he was moved to
tears when he saw the dying mother
lying on the rear lawn, bound in a
bed sheet, with her two children, aged
two and four years, snoaning in
grief.
Chief johnson sent in call for
the emergency hospital corps and DIR.
John +. Canavan ordered 8, hurried
trip made to st. vincent's hospital
Almost no hope is held for her re-
covery. Two spots on her>face were
dElarred. She has beel unconscious
since the arrival of the ambulance
Mrs. LakacS husband is a 1a:boreT
in a West End factory and the family
consisted of one son, John, aged 21,
ana the two children who witnessed
the burning of their mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Mrs. Pa1atie11o
Sues Mortimer Stowe

Edgrige Pa1atfe11o, widow Of N1co1o
Palatie1lo of 4S7 Lexington avenue,
who was killed when he fell from his
bicycle in front of a motor truck
owned by Mortimer Stowe, is prepar-
ing to bring an action for damages
against the truckman.
In the probate court today Mrs. Pal
atie1lo was appointed administratrix OF
her husbands estate. The estate is
said to consist of $465 in savings
banks If she obtains judgment for
damages against Mr.. stowe, that also
will be part of the estate according to
the papers now on file in the probate
court.
Louis Abriola and Frank Palatiello
were appointed appraisers of the es-'
tate. Mrs. Pa1atiello has two children,
Florence, aged two years, and Mi
chael, aged 10 months. After an in
vestigation, Coroner Phe1an neld
blameless the driver of the motor
trick that killed PalatieIlo and he was
discharged in the city court after an
arrest on a charge of manslaughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24

New York, Dec .24-Charles S..
Me11en's perpendicular farm be-
came an issue today during the ar
gument before Judge Hunt on the
motions to dissolve the indictments
against the former directors of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad. This is the farm, situated in
a mountain notch on the route OF the
proposed extension of the Grand
Trunk lines in Massachusetts, which
Mellen testified he bought at a time
that the road was seeking right of
The incident was cited by Assistant
District Attorney Stevenson as an ex-
ample of the methods used by the
New Haven in it's alleged purpose to
obtain a monopoly. Judge Hunt want
ed to know what evidence there was
that any of the defendants partici-
pated in the scheme. The Federal at
torney asserted that Mel1en made the
purchase in pursuance of a resolution
of the board of directors authorizing
him to take steps to obtain right of
way for the New Haven.
Mr.. Stephenson was followed by r.
L Bats, chief counsel for the govern
ment, who dwelt on the methods used
by the New Haven, addressing his
argument particularly to the legal ap-
pIication of the Sherman law to such
methods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Wife Who Was Fel1ed
By Milk Bottle Gets
Yuletide Separation

Tt was a joyful yu1etide for hYe pc
titioners who were granted divorces by
Judge Case in the superior court this
afternoon.
Harry Thorpe of this city.was grant
ed a decreee from Carrie Shibel
Thorpe of Bayonne, N. j. Desert1on
July 1, 1912, was alleged. The cou-
p1e were married June 2, 1896
Lena M. IIargrave said Arthur A
Hargrave Of Danbury. knocked her
down with milk bottle. This was
one of a long list of cruel acts and the
court allowed a divorce. The couple
were married January IA, 1907.
Margaret Morrison of Danbury, was
freed from James A. Morrison of Dan
bury on the ground of desertion in
August, 1903. The couple were mar
ried October 4, 1894, Mrs. Morrison's
name was Margaret Roome.
Addie L. Hand1ey of Norwalk said
Harry Handley deserted her in July,
1912. She was married to him July
4. 1905. Her maiden name was Ad
die Thompson.
Mabel Bouton Calvert of Danbury,
was given a divorce from Gresham H.
Calvert of Danbury. Into1erab1e cruel
ty was the ground. Mrs. Calvert mar
ried the defendant March Fl, 1903.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Cologne Criticizes wilson

regarded as being especially dep1or-
able.
Baron zwiedenek called upon the
secretary today and discussed among
other things, the press reports re-
garding the sinking of the Yasaka
Maru. Although he was said to pos
sess no official advices from his gov
ernment concerning the incident, it is
understood he told the secretary he
doubted the statement that the ship
had not been warned, if it were an
Austrian submarine that sunk the
vessel
Negotiations looking to a with.
drawaI or modification. of Great. Bril-
tains decree fofbidding the shipmez7t
of hospital supplies from the United
States to the central powers are in
progress between the American and
the British governments. Refusal OF
Great Britain to accede to the re-
quest of the United States would a3-
feet the entire program of the Amer
lean Red Cross for relief work in Eu-5
rope. Large consignments of sup
plies now are stored in New. York
pending the outcome of the negOtia-
tions.
Great Britain and her allies until
recently had permitted shipment OF
all hospital supplies, EXCEPT rubber
goods. These articles were denied
admission on the ground that to per-
nit them to go into enemy territory
would release a cOrresp pondtng
amount of rubber for the purpose OF
tires.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
One Asphyxiated,
Another Overcome By
Illuminating Gas

Mrs. Amanda Cox, aged So, resi-
dent of the West End, who when TAX
ing a nap early yesterday morning
forgot to extinguish the gas in the
stove, was found dead from suffoca-
ton, yesterday afternoon by her
grandchild, Lawrence Cox, in her
home, 1889 Fairfield avenue.
Mrs. Cox for twenty years was a
member of the Black Rock Congrega-
tionaI church and will be mourned
by a host of friends in this city. Her
death has been declared by Medical
Examiner s. M. Garlick to be acci-
dental.
She is survived by six children:
Mrs. Emma Patten and Fred Cox Of
CLANCY, OklahornaS Miss Anna Smith
Of F'airfGld; Mrs Sadie Mills, Mrs
Mona Converse and Edward Cox OF
this city.
Miss Gladys Cox. q granddaughter,
in the houFe at the time of the acct-
dent, was seriously affected by the
escaping fumes and was resuscttated
with difficulty by surgeons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
MELLEN'S PERPENDICULAR FARM"
ENTERS INTO FINAL ARGUMENTS
! IN NEW HAVEN CONSPIRACY CASE

But it is due to these defendants
today continued Mr.. Bats, that the
impression current in many parts of
the United States that they profted
personally - that they participated
in graft, has no foundation. We do
not claim that they were actuated by
what may be called corrupt intent.
That does not mean. however, that they
did not intend to violate the law
Those of the directors who were
manufacturers may have thought that
the monopoly gained by the New Ha-
ven was of benefit to New England
said the attorney, but 'ftheir Judg-
ment was erroneous in that it was
contrary to the terms of the law.
The law, he added, was made by
the people of the United States and
holds that ttsuch conditions as ex-
listed in New England are bad for the
people of the United States.''
It would not do, he continued, that
a monopoly should exist, bigger than
the government under which it, was
created
Speaking of the acquisition of the
Boston & Maine, Mr.. Bats charged
that the defendant. Lewis Cass Led
yard, was the 'initiator and the chief
participant in the steps which
brought that road under the control
of the New Haven and obtained
thereby a complete monopoly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
BRITISH REPORT LOSS
OF MORE THAN 500, 900
4 MEN SINCE WAR BEGAN

been indication recently that the Aus
TRANS and Germans are seeking to
strengthen their lines. Although no
activity is reported on the -Mesopota-
Inian front, the Russians are advanc-
ing steadily in an effort to link their
forces with those o. their British al
lies.
On Hartmanns-Wei1erk the
French claim to have maintained
their gains on a front of one mile but
admit their left has been compelled
to fall back. The Germans assert
that they have retaken the lost ridge
and capture of a large number of pris-
oners.
Special dispatches to London pa
pers state the Bu1garians are prepar-
ing to invade Greek territory in an
effort to expel the allies from Sa1oni-
XII. The entente forces are engaged in
strengthening their positions and ex-
press confidence that there is no i'm
mediate prospect of offensive
against them. Parliament adjourned
without receiving the figures concern
ing the Earl of Derby's recruiting plan.
but on re-assenbling after the hoi-
days the members will have the facts
in regard to the question of whether
conscription is necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Present Gold Ring
To Paul Goulding

Members of the Connecticut Coast
Artillery corps band after rehearsal
last night presented Director Paul G.
Gou1ding with solid gold ring mark
ed in enamel enblemmatic of the
Scottish Rite Masonic degree. of
which Director Goulding is a mem
Der. Mr.. GouIding directs the music
used in many Masonic ceren oniAs.
The presentation was made at the ar.
lnory last night in the band room by
Lieut.. William N. Potter, post adtu-
tant and commander of the band. Di-
rector Gouldfng made a fitting speech
thanking his players for the gift At
terward refreshments were served
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
Secret Session Of
Court For Trial of
Ellsworth Divorce

Burpee Ellsworth, daughter of Judge
Luc1en F. yBurpee of the superior
court, against John Stoughton Ellis
worth, wealthy New Canaan resident.
will be heard behind closed doors.
Judge Case in the superior court this
morning appointed Attorney Charles
S. Garfield a committee to take testi-
mony.
Mrs. Ellsworth charges her husband
with intolerable cruelty. She alleges
he is worth 100000 and has an an
nua1 income of $4,000. Ellsworth was
prominent in athletics while at Yale
and one year was manager of the
baseball team. His wife asks the
court to allow her the custody of four
minor children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24
POLICEMEN NEAR.
JEWELRY STORE
IS BURCL AR|zED
Thieves Rob Shop Early in
Morning and Escape With
Loot.
ELUDE PURSUERS ON
DIMLY-LIGHTED ROAD
Burglars Get $75 Worth of
Christmas Gifts For
Their Temerity.

Two men who broke a window in
the jewelry store of Max Boas, at Arch
and Main streets, procured SIS worth
of jewelry at 3:15 O'Clock this morn
ing Two policemen who came by
there at the time chased the men, but
lost them in the darkness of Arch
street.
Policeman Thomas Weller was
walking south on Main street on the
same side as the jewelry store is, and
Policeman Levi Mendelson was on the
other side As. they approached the
Strand theatre, a painter there shout
ed: Good morning, officers Won't
you come in?''
Two men were bending down near
the window of the store. When they
heard the word .'officers,'' which car
ried well in the stiffness of the street,
they ran up Arch street.
The policemen didn't know then
that the window in the store had been
broken, otherwise they would have
fired warning shots to rouse other po-
licemen. They chased the men un-
avai1ing1y.
When they returned they discovered
a burglar1y had been committed. After
with the owner of the
store it was learned that watches and
cheap jeweIry, tota1lfng in value SIS,
had been stolen.
It is believed that the men broke
the window, which NSwas heavy plate
glass with a stone. There Was hole
there scarcely large enough for a
hand. A silver vase was near the
hole and it is the belief of the police
that the men were unable to pull it
through the break.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-24

No inkling has been gained as to
the nature of the Forthcoming Austro-
Hungarian communication to the
United States hut in this connection
interest attaches to an article by Prof.
Henry Lanamasch, one of the leading
Austrian authorities on international
law, and d member of the tribunal at
The Hague. Prof. Lammasch sug-
gests that in view of the fact that
there is a misunderstanding between
the two nations, an International COM
mission of naval experts from neutral
countries be appointed to examine the
Ancona case as was done in the &am-
GUS doggerbank incident. 1t is felt in
certain Quarters here that this proceed
ure would offer the best chance of
establishing the facts and thus p1ac-
ing the responsibility.