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The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Hotel Occidental Annex
Opened to Public Today

The new Hotel Occidental Annex, ad-
Joining the original structure on the
north side Of Pennsylvania avenue. be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
northwest, was thrown open to the pub
lie by Gus Buchholz. the proprietor. at
noon today. In addition to the usual
patrons of the hostelry. many visitors
10 Washington and persons In the Ma
tional Capitals official life were present
10 inspect the new quarters.
The annex Is a two-story building. the
first floor of which will be used en-
tirely as restaurant for men and
women. The restaurant will have a
seating capacity of 15O
The Washington times., 1915-02-03

entrenched behind the ruins Of some
devastated farmhouses. were forced to
give ground. Falling back upon the
main French Positions. they Joined in
counter-attack that sent the Germans
fleeing in disorder.
Won kluck's artillery resumed violent
bombardment Of the bridge head held
ny the French on the north bank of
the river. and dropped occasional shells
into SCISSORS. Re-enforcements are be-
my pushed across the Scissors bridge
TOT the support Of the battalions at St.
Paul.
The Germans are directing fresh at
tacks against the Belgians near Ypres,
and bombarding the allied lines between
Ypres and the coast.
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Seek Man Who
Held Up Druggist
Police Given Good Description of
Colored Robber Who Took 81
From Cash Register.

Furnished with a good description OF
the colored hold-up man who walked
into the drug store OF Charles u. Ross.
954 r street northwest. and held the
druggist at bay while he rified the cash
register. the police today arc making
every cndeavor to apprehcnd the robber.
The robber entered the drug store
about 9 o'clock last night Just as Or.
Ross was making ready to close his
store for the night. After taking about
81 in bills and change. the man made
hasty retreat, backing out OF the
door as he kept DR.. Ross covered with
the revolver.
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
French Aviators Destroy
Castle Worth $1,000, 900

LONDON, Feb. 3.-Bombs were
dropped on the famous Homberg castle
yesterday by French aviators. according
to dispatches from Berne. Switzerland
and the structure was fired and burned
to the ground.
A group Of German stan officers were
residing in the castle. which was the
summer residence Of Countess Maupeau.
1t contained much antique furniture
famed throughout the world
The damage will reach more than
s., 900. 900.
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Stenotypists to Meet
At Social Gathering

A social meeting Of the National
Capital Chapter. No. 81. National As
ISOLATION Of Stenotypists. Will be held
on the third floor of the Perpetual build
Ing tomorrow evening at s o'clock
All stenotypists IN the city are invited.
Several new members were reported
this week by Miss Eunice L. Hofrnann,
secretary.
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Gay Mr.. Gay Was Much
I Too Gay for Mrs. Gay

DORCHESTER. Mass, Feb. 3.-Mrs
Marguerite NJ. Gay got a divorce from
Robert NJ. GAY on the ground of de-
sertion. and was also awarded $3.50 an
nual alimony by the superior court.
Gay is the head of a large mining en-
gineering concern In New York city.
MIS-. MIS-. Gay IN her suit alleged q that n her
nually upon himself and that he pre-
ferred life OF gayety to the quiet Of
his home. The custody Of n daughter,
who Is a minor. was awarded to Mrs.
Gay
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Big Gun Duels Raging
All Along Aisne River
Germans Attempting to Force Passage of River at
Scissors, Less Than Sixty Miles From Paris,
Are Driven Back in Disorder by French.

PARIS Feb 3-Alery battles all along the Asne, with the
Germans directing particularly violent cannonade near Sossons
reported in dispatches from this afternoon
The German fire Ineffective messages said The French
gunners however, reported senced several Of
batteries Near Lens French artillery was successful
forcing German battery to retire.
Excepting Sossons where the opposing
tact on the north bank OF the Ane few important infantry clashes
reported The French reped infantry charge near Pees
and made slight gains counteratack taking number of
prisoners At another point the Agonne attack
repulsed
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Boston Delays Price.

BOSTON. Feb. 3.-The Master Bak-
ers' Cooperative Association voted to
postpone action on the price and size
of loaves of bread until March /.
Small bakers stated they were buying
flour in small quantities In the hope
that concerted action might cause q
price reduction.
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PHILADELPHIA Prices Hold.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Unless
there is decided drop in the price
of -four within the next few days. the
so-callcd independent or small bakers
say they will face the problem Of rails
ing the price of bread to cents a loaf
There are nearly 1000 small bakers in
the city, and many asserted that the
unprecedented high price Of flour was
running their business and that some
concerted action on their part would Le
necessary,
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APPEAL TO AMERICAN WOMEN.

granted, that you might bring to full
fllment your ideals OF freedom; to you
to whom the horrors OF war have been
spared: to you mothers whose children
may grow to be tree citizens Of America
we appeal to you to think of the thou
sands OF Polish children who are dying
OF hunger.
you. who live in a free land of
immeasurable desolation Of Poland,
which. bathed In blood. yet pants for
freedom. To you from afar we stretch
out our hands as to sisters. In the name
as much as within you lies, to alleviate
the suffering that has befallen our
people.
From now on. may yet stronger ties
bind our people with yours'-ties OF your
magnanimity and Of our gratitude. and
ties Of Christ-like charity. In the
name OF this charity we appeal to you.
"All gifts for Poles made destitute
by the war may be sent to the chief OF
the Polish National Committee, Neu-
thorgass. 9 Vienna"
Signed BY Nohlewomen.
The appeal is signed by ne following
Polish women: Countess Ludmila Bo-
browska. Countess Rosa Bobrowska.
Margarine sophia Chaky Pallaviccini.
Princess Witold Czartoryska, Madame
de Cwiklinska. Terese de Dambska,
Sophie Daszynska Golinska. Countess
Wanda Debiskn. Ludmila Germanowa.
Sophie Germonowa. Anna de Joworska.
Countess Marie Komorowska. Wanda
Landowska. Marie Leschcticka. Mad
anne de Lewandowska. Madame Kasi-
mir de Pochwalska. Madame Taddaeus
Rittedowa. Sophie Rosnerowa, Countess
Sophie Siemicnska, Madame de Szy-
manowska. Madame de Sroczynska.
Countess Marie Rejowa. Countess
Johann TaronowPka. Madame de Ia
porska. Countess Helene Zborowska,
and Madame de Lepkowska
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of CO.
lumbia--Snow this afternoon. cloudy
tonight and Thursday; not much
change in temperatures; lowest temper
eture tonight about "a degrees.
Maryland-Cloudy tonight, probably
SLOW on the east shore tonight: Thurs
day fair: fresh northwest winds.
Ntrginia-Cloudy and somewhat cold
err tonight. Thursday fair; moderate
northeast winds.
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Detroit Prices Boosted.

DETROIT. Feb. 3--Leading bakers to-
day increased the price Of bread / cent
. loaf. 1t was said that cakes and pas
try will probably advance within the
next week or ten days.
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Overnight Relief
For Constipation

When tho bowels become clogged
with a mass of poisonous stomach
waste. sick headache with all its at
tendant misery. belching of sour
stomach gases. bloat and general
discomfort are sure to follow.
A mild. pleasant laxattve-tonic
that will carry off the congested
mass without upsetting the stomach
or gripping the bowels. Is the combi-
nation OF simple laxative herbs with
pepsin sold in drug stores under the
name of DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pep
sin. A dose taken just before re-
t!ring will afford grateful relief next
morning. without unpleasantness or
discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pcpsin is the
ideal family remedy. especially for
the women and children and old
folks. A free trial bottle can be OBJ
tanned by writing to DR.. W. b. Cald~
well. 452 Washington St. Month
cello. III.
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
Poland Cries for Food,
Asks Aid of America
With Women and Children Dying of Hunger, War;
Swept Country Appeals to "You' Women of
Free Republic" for Contributions.
By KARL H. Won WlEGAND.

BERLIN (va wireless Sayvle, L. ~, Feb 3Poland is
crying food and little children dying hunger
Is denched with blood The of her youth is being
slaughter while countless thousands of her people,
from their homes, facing death by starvation
The Washington times., 1915-02-03

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
70 Get the genuine. call for full name i.AxA.
TIVE BROMO QU1N1NE Look for eienature
sf = w GROVE. Cure. Cold in q Day &c
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TEMPERATURES.


The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affiecks:
The Washington times., 1915-02-03
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
high tidc...... .l0;c3 a. m. and lO:3 p. m.
Low tide ...... i:3O a. m, and 4:52 D. m.
SUN TABLE
6an riSeS....... 1908 Sun sets k:&
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
blockade of Neutral Ports.

Great Brltain's latest note in the controversy
over the right to use the seas for carrying on
neutral commerce is no more responsive TO the
contention OF the United States than has been
either OF the German notes on the same topic.
In some ways It breathes the spirit Of Rule
Britannia" and mot a flag but by permission
waves" though the case is not so bluntly put
Great Britain assumes the right not only to in
terrupt commerce of an enemy, either in or out
bound. but to blockade a neutral port to carry
out this policy. That the blockade OF enemy
ports is permissible can not be gainsaid, but
the rest of the British contention Is open to the
objection that It ignores the rights Of neutrals
at almost every point.
First of all, a blockade to be legal must be
effective. This means the presence on station at
all times OF a sufficient number OF ships of war
to prevent effectually commerce being carried on
with that port. Il does not mean a constructive
blockade, or a paper blockade like the proclama-
ton of war zone" to include the high seas
with warning to neutrals to keep out The United
States has declined to recognize the legality Of
any constructive blockade, and has specifically
refused to consider the North Sea closed to neu-
trail commerce. Great Britain has not under
taken to establish de facto blockade of the
Dutch or Scandinavian ports, but has been con-
tent to intercept on the high seas vessels ply
ing between such ports and the United States. 1t
10 against this practice the United States gov
crnment most earnestly protests, both for itself
and for all neutrals.
Special pleading in support Of the policy that
is being followed under the order in council is
not likely TO change the position OF the United
States, which rests squarely on accepted princi-
pies OF international law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
.Mzsss5Z&4.ssAg|

General George B. Mcclellan passed through
Omaha in a special car on his way TO Denver.
The Grant memorial services viii be held next sat-
urday at the high school grounds. In case OF good
weather. instead OF the opera house The program
for separate nesting OF veterans calls addresses
BY Judge sAsage. General n o. o'Brien. simeon
Bloom. u N. Bartlett. with benedction by Rev Mr.
Naxfield.
The republican state committee held a meeting at
the Millard ana ordered call the convention
70 be held ~ lincoln October IA The meeting was
presided over BY Chairman c "a Yost with d. IL
Mercer secretary.
Among the communications 20 the council was one
from MrA B. Pattee residing next 70 the city jail
requesting III removal because Il great annoy
70 her.
The finder Of sold loop ring Is requested 10
return Il 70 Samuel Burns 1878 Farnam street and
receive reward.
George ". Mason. young business OF Plain
we'll Mich. u taking his permanent residence In
Omaha 70 engage IN business here.
a party Of men digging en- excavation near
Fittings greenhouse sherman avenue exhumed q
skeietqn Ia presence there Is q mystery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Rrrrn,n XYorrt NIi.tnke.

PLA1NVIEW, Neb., Aug. 3.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Allow me to con-
graduate Charles Wooster for his noble
The majority of the people of the United
States agree with him, that Mr. Wilson
is no impartial statesman and not neutral
in this terrible war. Mr.. Wilson don't
consider the danger that an Intervention
would cause the worst mixup between
the different nationalities in the United
States we have ever seen. The big ma
jority Of the people of the United States
are for peace and very decent in their
arguments concerning the European con-
flict. So IL we should get entangled 1t
would be the fault of Mr.. Wilson and his
advisers.
Mr.. Wilson in his last reply TO Germany
showed to the world that he has not the
safety of the travelling public of his coun-
try at heart as much as the desire to help
England to stop the submarine blockade:
the German government made a noble
proposition, allowing the United States
to fly their flag on any four big ocean
liners. even from England and they
would guarantee their safety, providing
these ships were free from contraband
OF war.
Mr.. Bryan made the worst mistake in
his life by nominating Mr.. Wilson at the
Baltimore conventions; he himself would
have filled the bill whole lot better.
Let us take the matter in our own hands
and work for peace
H. SIAN Old Democracy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Around the Cities

Philadelphia eminence as a city OF
homes Is Swallowed by an official report
showing q large number OF unwholesome
and unsanitary human habitatious. A
general overhauling Is coming,
There Is something doing In Wichita
Kan, all the time. Just now some OF the
people are trying to recall the mayor
while the chief OF police has been forci-
bly, recalled for selling confiscated beer.
A shopping committee going through
the municipal books OF Kansas City. Mo-.
are puzzled 70 find several political
ehsirwarmers who managed to get in
eight days a week on the payroll Eco
nomio efficiency defies the calendar.
The state census gives New York city
q population Of 5.2B. So a gain OF as 2S
In five years. The gain In Manhattan Is
trifiing. but the annexed boroughs gain
from 10 20 70 per cent. Brooklyn now has
a population OF i.s0S. 1871.
A Des Moines doctor who INDUCED In
advertising literature and claimed ability
10 cure ills the profession considers in
durable has been called down and re-
formed By the state board OF health.
A local account says the doctor looks
like W. ]. Bryan and has some OF his
characteristics"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Tips onHome Topics

Philadelphia Ledger: The single term
Issue may be a live one by the time the
next presidential campaign is on, but It
Is going to be difficult to get up much
Interest In It now.
st. Louis Republic: One class Of
American manufacturers who need have
no conscientious scruples about war
orders are the producers OF hospital sup
pies and artificial legs.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: In spite OF
what we hear about race prejudice on
the western coast, japanese exhibits have
been awarded I.5l1 prizes at the San Fran
cisco exposition. Banzai for the honor
able Californian.
New York World; The Georgia legis-
lature has adopted a standing rule pro-
viding that no member shall be admitted
In an intoxicated condition. The necessity
of the rule seems to be due to the fact
that Georgia is q prohibition state.
Baltimore American: An Iowa man
urges the selection of old and homely
wives, as young and pretty ones are apt
to be spoiled. With the usual perversity
OF human nature. however. those TO
whom he addresses this wise advice will
keep on preferring them spoiled.
Louisville Courier-Journai Miss Helen
Moller, society bare-legged dancer. says
dancing requires no great amount OF in
tellect, but a great deal of imagination
Requires very little imagination on part
OF the audience when the dancer a
stripped for action.
Indianapolis News: Commissioner Can't
nettis notion that there will be no "over-
head charges" connected with that new
farm loan scheme seems rather idealistic
The government doesn't ordinarily sue
coed In getting any additional work done
without paying a mighty good price
for II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Prono,ed Joint Aotion on Msrioo.

The proposal for a concerted movement Of
American governments to restore order in Mexico
is a renewal OF the policy suggested many months
ago Before the landing of American forces at
Vera Cruz it had been urged that an expedition
airy force. similar TO that which was sent once to
Picking, be dispatched TO Mexico a proceeding
which undoubtedly would have stabilized condi-
tons there long ago Developments abroad drew
European attention away from Mexican affairs
while "watchful waiting" hesitated to take the
responsibility OF Intervention. II the plan now
can have the support OF American powers IL will
very likely be put into effect. II means that the
presidents personal do-nothing attitude is to be
abandoned for a more vigorous and do some
thing policy, but the step will be in the interest
of humanity. It has been proved that the ban
dts and outlaws who have ravaged Mexico will
not give over their forays because Of moral
suasion, and that something else is needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
THE FIELDS OF CORN.
J. Hazard Hartzell.

j. Hazard Hartzell.
Ger many roods of restless blades
The sunburnt farmer goes;
And there till days refulgence fades
He plows among the rows.
From purple eve to crimson morn
The burrows smile and grow;
The moon hangs out her silver norm,
And pours her light below
The wind stirs with the rosy dawn,
And strikes the dewy plain;
And. flying swifter than the fawn,
1t bends the stalks of grain
The tassels spread meath cheering rays,
And plume the kingly form;
The burrows lift the creamy maize,
And greet the welcome storm.
When all the woods are hung with green.
And hills are strewn with sheaves,
When flowers blush deep where bees have
been.
The squirrel comes from mantled trees
Which line these fields of wealth;
And, when light flows In ripping seas.
He strips the ear. by stealth:
When autumn hangs his sumptuous robes
out in the glowing morn,
Which hides the lamps of distant globes
Then CLEANS, the ripened corn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Pretext or Necessity .

Is the suddenly developed demand that
Omaha expend large sum of money for in
stalling modern" fire alarm system a pretext
to justify high insurance rates. or a real neces-
sity in the general matter OF fire protection?
Has It been shown that any serious fire loss
here is traceable to delay in notifying the fire
department of its outbreak? For many years
fire insurance experts" have pointed out one
deficiency after another in omaha's equipment
for preventing or combating fire. Money has
been spent to improve water service. to equip
and maintain a larger fire fighting force. and
for other purposes, and each time one alleged
defect has been remedied, something else has
been demanded. Omaha has patiently tried to
meet all reasonable requirements in hope that
its fire risk would be placed somewhere below
the present basis for charging exorbitant pre-
miums, but sometimes the property-holders are
inclined to wonder IL the end will ever be
reached. II we put in the new alarm system will
we get lower fire rates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
The Nebraska National Guard


II, as outlined by the president and his ad-
Visers, We are TO embark on a comprehensive
scheme of preparation for national defense. II "a
essential that our young men be trained In the
routine of military service The United States
army offers the best known means for this
training. for it is admitted that the American
soldier exeels any in the world. But we are not
going to maintain big standing army. AS an
alternative to enlistment in the regular army.
the National Guard must be developed. In
Nebraska this branch OF the public service has
lGnguished. because OF indifference OF the leeis-
istors to its needs, but II has really accomplished
ereditable results within its limited resources
The National Guard is more than ever a
school for training young men in the things that
are necessary to know II they have TO so to war,
and its work is done So 10 interfere very little
with the usual vocation Of its members Ne
braska has a war record TO be proud Of, and
should It ever be called upon. will be found
ready 10 justify the words or General Hale,
uttered when he saw the gallant stotsenburg
lead his regiment on the charge from which he
never returned. We do not seek war. but II we
must be prepared for war. in no better way can
this be done than By fostering the National
Guard
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
JAMES G. GARRETT.
2513 ] Street. South Omaha.
Two stories--sense and Nonsense

Two stOries--Sense and Nonsense.
OMAHA, Aug. 3.-To the Editor. of The
Bee: Life must be a humbug, for once
we we're told that at the ends of the
rainbow lie boxes OF gold. Then we
started to hunt for the gold one day-we
believed what they told us; we were
taught that way Well, we hunted and
hunted for years and years. but never
did find II, so we wept bitter tears and
at last concluded that life was no use.
Now this is the story as told to the
goose.
Life is all gladness; just look at the
birds; they like it and sing it in all
kinds of words; they sing in the rain
and sing in the sun; forver and ever
praise to the one God of Peace, not God
Of war; the Prince of Peace shown by
the star, that shines in the east. as we
were told. Now the song the children
and birds do tell; is God with us and
all is we'll b. R,V.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-04
Live Stock and Quarantine Rules,


The conference OF state sanitary officers and
live stock men in Omaha is one OF the most i'm
portant in the history OF the live stock industry
II opens the way for an efficient central control
of sanitary conditions, which will be of untold
value in preventing as well as combating disease
The farmers are the ones most directly con-
oerned in this movement. which has the sup
port OF the officials Of the four greatest cattle
and hog producing states OF the union Hitherto,
the spread Of contagious disease among animals
has been unchecked in very large degree be-
cause Of lack OF properly co-ordinated authority
to meet the situation. When the states can act
with the federal government in concerted effort
to uproot the various plaques that affect the
farm animals well as the larger herds or
droves, the effect viii be more Immediately felt
and the benefit TO the growers win be the more
direct Prevention of the spread of the foot and
mouth disease last winter shows what intelligent
cooperation between the authorities can do,
while the prevalence OF hog cholera is an ex-
ample Of the result of individual or state effort
at checking disease. State rights may well be
subordinate TO federal control here