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

II may be added that the pro-
jectile discharged by the sixteen.
inch rife, Weighing more than half
a ton, is nearly as tall as a man
when stood on end-or, to speak
with exactness, five feet inches
high. At distance of three miles
1t will strike with an energy OF
10000 foot-tons--enough, as it is
reckoned, to smash a battleship at
one blow.
The monster gun here described
was built by the War Department
at Watervliet. N. Y. Thence II was
sent a while ago to Sandy Hook.
From Sandy Hook 1t was re.
Gently shipped back to Water
vliet, in order that 1t might
receive some minor altera-
tons and improvements,
g: :: :: :: !: :" !: !. :,
particularly in re-
spect to the firing
mechanism. Z s.
This being
accomplished,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-05

tnhI gun ana carriage
would work together prop
erly, and finally "a few days
ago) the carriage and gun were
shipped to Sandy Hook.
A train Of specially constructed
nst-cars was required for their
transportation; and orders were is.
sued by the railroad officials to
have all lights in the Hooslc Tun-
mel extinguished while the war.
freight was passing through, lest
the presence of such great masses
Of steel cause a short circuit and
set fire to the train.
On reaching Sandy Hook. the
gun was placed on its carriage,
with the help of powerful ma
chinery ready at hand, and thus
made ready for the firing test"
1t must be fired several times, to
be sure that nothing is wrong with
1t, and then no time will be lost in
forwarding the giant weapon to the
Isthmus.
Inasmuch as fifty shots will wear
the gun out, through destruction of
its rifiing by the enormous powder
pressure, the test firing will be
carefully economical.
From the wharf at Sandy Hook
the gun and carriage viii be trans
ferred by a wrecking derrick to
lighters, which will convey them
TO the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where
huge cranes viii pick them up and
place them on the deck of a
freight steamship. Lashed fast to
her deck, as sprecaution against
damage in a possible storm, they
will make the voyage to. the At
lantie terminus Of the Panama
Railroad, at Colon. The railroad
win carry them on flat cars
across the Isthmus and the gun
will be mounted in an emplace-
ment Of one of the forts at the
Panama end of the canal. In
order TO realize the size OF the
transportation job, one should
understand that the war-car-
rage of the giant gun weighs
something like $50 tons. 1t Is OF
the disappearing type Quilt at q
cost Of S125,000). and its counter
weight alone-by the help of which
the weapon Is lowered and raised
between shots-is a bit heavier
than the gun itself
The CONSTITUTIONAL ingenuity Of
this carriage may be judged from
the fact that II must endure, with
out breaking or straining any of its
parts, the most tremendous explo-
sive shocks, meanwhile, between
shots. lowering the gun eight feet
to the loading position and re.
turning It to the firing position. II
must do this rapidly, certainly, and
easily. by mechanism not liable To
get out of order and readily oper.
ated by the average soldier. The
performance is comparable to that
Of a 50-ton locomotive and tender
running twenty miles an hour
which should be required to come
to q full stop within sixteen feet,
or One-third of it's length, vet Sc
easily and gently as to suffer not
the slightest jar.
The force of the explosion each
time the gun is discharged is bet
ter realized when it is explained
a.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-05

II Is 666h pounds.
The shell OF the
twelve inch gun
carries an explod.
ing charge of
sixty pounds "a
high explosive.
That OF the six
teen-inch gun car
ries 40 pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
F. M. Hans, Insane,
Murders Chickens
and Takes to Cave

Just after early dusk Thursday evening
Deputy Sheriffs william Hogan and
James Musgrave and Chauffeur George
Moore approached cave at Sixty-fourth
and Woolworth avenue I'm which Fred NJ
Hans, charged with insanity. has been
living. They had been instructed TO ar
rest him.
As they approached Hans came out OF
the door OF the cave, his hands bloody.
his face fixed in stern lines.
I'VE want you,' said Musgrsve. as he
and Moore seized Hans and held him
firmly.
Deputy Hogan. nerved by a quiet,
steadfast devotion TO duty and perhaps
by vision Of large newspaper headlines
IN which the name Hogan" figured
largely, advanced into the cave.
Leaning against one wall was bis
shotgun.
On the floor was a strange looking OBJ
ject, over which white cloth had been
laid. Hogan thrust his hand beneath the
cloth. He felt warm flesh. He rushed
outside the door
Great God, boys" he cried. there's
been murder done herel"
AZ this point the scene changed from
tragedy 10 burleEque. for when the trio
removed the cloth from the uncanny look
ing object on the floor two freshly killed
and dressed chickens which Hans had
got no one knows where. we're found.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
Omaha Italians to
Send Funds to Help
Victims of Quake

Omaha Italians have started to raise a
fund for the relief OF their stricken coun-
trymen who are suffering from the ef-
fects Of the recent earthquake. Antonio
venuto. Italian consular agent; Sebastian
salerno and Louis ]. Pistti sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Consular Agent
Da veila at Denver:
Upon behalf OF the Omaha Italian
colony. we desire TO extend our sympa-
thies to our unfortunate brothers across
the sea, who were visited by the terrible
earthquake which carried death and de-
struotion in ITS wake. Advise us IL we
can be OF assistance"
The reply from Da vella came in due
time by wire:
The noble sentiments expressed by you
confirm once more the high and lofty
principles OF your colony. ] suggest that
our countrymen unite and raise funds TO
succor the victims. who will certainly
appreciate your aid"
Venuto and Salerno started at once to
solicit In tho city and had raised over
500 by noon. They expect to raise $1,000
or more for tho relief work.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16

saloon license money, approximately $3.50
900 year. or $1,000 for every saloon.
Here again there IL. in the minds Of
some. a chance for an increase. The sa-
loon license Is the same today as 81 was
many years ago. although the number OF
saloons is gradually decreasing. In other
words. every expense item the Board Of
Education has to meet has gone up
teachers salaries. jsnltors wages. clerk
hire. fixtures. equipments. fuel-the cost
OF everything, in fact. has advanced. But
the price Of the saloon license remains the
same.
Now, then, while II may be regarded as
a delicate proposition. the question arises,
why not boost the amount Of each sa-
looms contribution 20 the support of the
public schools? oh, but someone imme-
diately makes n wry face and exclaims.
1--WE hate the very idea of educating our
innocent little children from saloon
money" But you are doing II and are
likely 20 continue doing II for an Indefinite
time; at least, you are making no pro-
vision for not doing Il.
why Not Adequatet
Then. the question comes, II the saloons
are TO pay toward the support OF the
schools. why not have thenf-pay an ade-
quate sunni or. Is It any worse TO accept
5000 from each saloon than TO accept
only $1,000 for the noble cause Of educa-
toni
Yes, there IL some quiet. oh. very. very
quiet talk. OF proposing 70 double. or at
least increase, the assessment on the
saloons. Although. perhaps II ought to be
stated. such talk has not as yet been
heard within the circles Of the Board OF
Education.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
JESSIE THINKS STONE
MIGHT NOT BE A JONAH

Jessie Reed. colored, arraigned before
Judge Foster on a charge OF vagrancy
held a black stone clutched tightly in her
hand.
what have you got that sor. Jessie"
inquired the Judge
That's good luck cham, jedge. but
All amt had nuthin but baad luck since
ah had II, 80 when ali gets out a. jail
I'm gwine TO tho It away.
Jessie was discharged. AS she went out
the court room door she called back, "Ah
guess ah'l keep that stone. ledge. maybe
ah was mistaken"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-16
CARRY THE SCHOOL :
DEFICIT, SAYS URE
Treasurer Thinks that Plan Far
Better Than Voting Bonds to
Wipe Out the 100000.
OTHER INTERESTING POINTS

The Board OF Education may find It
advantageous 20 seek expert opinion. as
some Of the members have suggested, as
10 the best way Of handing that 500 900
deficit.
For since The Bee brought out the dis
ousslon. the subject IL arresting a good
deal OF attention. II must be said that
the bond issue idea IL meeting with some
marked disapproval w. G. Ure, city
and county treasurer. is ono OF the f,nan-
ciaI experts who thinks It would be poor
business 20 vote bonds TO effaoe the
deficit.
why" says he, 1.-THE deficit only costs
the board from 5000 20 $500 year.
There isn't n business house in Omaha
doing an annual business OF 100000 that
would not carry such leficit, II it had
g. at that rate"
Then you would maintain the deficit7"
why. certainly Voting bonds to take
up a deficit The worst sort OF a propo-
sitionl In the first place. n this deficit
were wiped out, II probably would not
be long until there was another one 10
take its place I really believe that the
very existence OF the deficit will act as
q. safety valve. will tend TO make tho
board more cautious than II It were not
there. OF course. wouldn't advocate
the creation OF deficits for such purposes.
but here is deficit created by expendi-
lures and salary increases, and the only
thing to do. in my judgment, is to carry
It along indefinitely"
Larger Sources of Revsnue,
The Board Of Education finds itself up
against the proposition OF providing q
larger source of income 70 keep up with
fits evor-increasing expenses This year
Il has exhausted its limit OF tax levy
taxing az the maximum rate of 20 mills.
for the first time since the old law be-
came operative. But yet Il finds need
for larger resources. So bill will be
presented at Lincoln authorizing an ex-
pansion OF this levy rate maximum to Is
mills.
Whether the legislature Will regard the
proposition with favor or not. many men
in Omaha do not. The need for larger
resources Is admitted. but there are those
who believe that the best provision for
IL would be an adequate increase in
property valuations for the purposes OF
taxation. Property values steadily have
been raised IN the last few years, but
not enough. according 60 some who give
good deal OF attention to such matters
That is. the contention follows that val
uations for taxation are not commensn-
rate with the valuations for selling pur-
poses. or with actual prices constantly
being obtained for property, especially
high-priced downtown property.
Taxes and Licenses.
Tho tax collections for the last school
year amounted TO ses2.5s2. That is, OF
course. the largest single source OF reve-
nue. for the schools and II Is not enough
to pay the salaries OF teachers, janitors
and others In the employ OF the board, 10
say nothing OF meeting other contin-
Eencies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
Concert Program.

Concert Program.
The following program Of the Vic
trola Concert to be given at the Rey-
maids Music House tonight at 800
o'clock. The program consists of a
number of Grand Opera selections,
violin solos, orchestra and several
beautiful Christmas selections by the
most famous singers:
His Lullaby Carrie Jacobs Bond)
Ernestine Schumann-Heink.
Armo Milo (My Love- Vocal Waltz
(Gaeta- Ricciardi), Enrico Caruso.
Liebestraum, A Dream of Love
(Liszt), Victor Herbert's Orchestra.
Mai poina oe ia u, Forget Me Not,
Hawaiian Quintette.
ST Vous paviez compris-Melodie
Had You But Known), Enrico Ca
ruso-Mischa Elman.
The Star of Bethlehem, Christmas
Song (Adams), Evan Williams.
Simple Avou, Simple Confession,
Violincello Solo, Victor Herbert.
Fora del Destino, Scheme in
quest ora (Swear In This Hour)
Lambert Murphy Reinald Werren-
rath.
Proch's Air and Variations fProch)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
NEGRO SWITCHED
|. A DROPPED PURSE
GOT VERY LITTLE MONEY FOR
HIS NERVE, BUT IT SERVES AS
WARNING AGAINST CARRYING
PoCKETBooKs EXPOSED.
william Leyland, 10 years old, leay

William Leyland, 10 years old, leav-
ing a grocery store on East Inten-
dencia street last evening, was jostled
by q large negro which caused the
little boy to drop a package which
he had just come from the store with.
In STOPPING to pick up the parcel, the
lad dropped the purse he was en-
trusted with, and which contained a
small amount Of change. With the
speed Of the wind, hah-grown me-
gro, standing near the edge Of the
sidewalk at the time, jumped clear
across the walk. snatched the purse
and was of before the little victim
could recover his bewilderment and
raise an alarm.
While little money was lost, less
than q dollar, this act might serve
as warning to shoppers not to
carry their purses too exposed In a
crowd, because Of the likelihood of
being suddenly relieved Of the money
and valuables.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
a M u . IL Il N Ts

Tulsa Tetrazzini.
Absent (Metcaf), Evan Williams.
Gems from "The Midnight Girl,
Victor Light Opera Company.
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silen,
Night, Holy night, Ernestine Schu.
mann-Heink.
Nocturne in e fiat (Chopin), Mis-.
cha Elman.
lie Dome Curiose-H cor mel con-
tento 'Inquisitive Women" Geraldine
Farrar-Herman Jadlowker.
Carmena-Vocal Waltz Ovation.
Wilson,, Alma Chuck.
Masked ball, Ballo in Maschera
{ Verdi }, Caruso-Hempel-D uchene.
Rothier-De Segurola.
Adeste Fideles (Oh, Come All Ye
Faithfully, John Mccormack.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
STEAMER ARRIVES
FOR TIMBER CARGO

Shortly after o'clock last night
the Dutch steamship Terschelling ar
rived in port. coming from Norfolk.
She was given q timber berth in. the
stream, and will probably start load
ing sawn timber from the water not
sooner than Friday morning. The
Pensacola Lumber and Timber Com
pany will furnish cargo for this yes
sci, the greater portion Of which, it
is said, to be sawn timber.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16

90 pounds Nunnally's
candy free. Ten prizes to
the ladies who send the best
letter why she prefers Nun
nally's candies. Limit fifty
words. D'A1em b erte's
Pharmacy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
STRONG AND WELL AS EVER.

Fred Smith, 325 Main St., Green
Bay, Wis.,, says: II suffered q long
time with very weak back. Foley
Kidney Pills completely relieved me
Of all soreness and pain and I now am
strong and well as ever" Winter ag-
gravates symptoms Of kidney trouble;
cold weather makes aching joints,
sore muscles, and irregular bladder
action more unbearable. Foley Kid
ney Pills help the kidneys eliminate
pain-causing poisons. D'Alemberte's
Pharmacy.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
Why You Should Use Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

Because it has an established fepu-
tation won by its good works.
Because it is most esteemed by
those who have used It for many
years, as occasion required, and are
best acquainted with its good quail
tiles.
Because It loosens and relieves a
cold and aids nature in restoring the
system to q healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium
or any other narcotic.
Because it is within the reach Cd
all. It only costs a quarter. Obtain
able everywhere.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16

ed at the Isis on Saturday, strength
ened with the aid of an augmented
orchestra, and a musical program ap-
propriate for the occasion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
AGraft-.Chaplin..

Today, is the day, that q great
many Pensacolians have been waiting
for the arrival Of, especially so, after
the keen disappointment of the nom
arrival Of the Universal's big serial
picture, "Graft," which was adver-
tised to appear last Thursday, and
which was delayed owing to large
fire at Universal City, the birth place
Of Graft" But, it is here at last;
and, if precedent goes for anything,
It will be appreciated more than it
would have been, had it arrived last
week. General Manager Gueringer,
Of the Fichtenberg Amusement En-
terprizes, wired Manager Jones of
the Isis last night that he had viewed
the first episode and that it was every
nice thing that the Universal has
claimed of it.
Charlie Chaplin, IN dual role, will
be seen in his very latest Essanay
feature release, in two reels, entitled,
"a Night at the Show" Charlie plays
the part of a tough in the gallery,
and swell in a box, at one and the
same time. He bombards singers with
ice cream and tomatoes, and makes
things merry, as is to be expected
when the funny Charlie is announced,
during the entire two reels Of the fea-
ture.
Doll and Toy Fund Benefit.
"The White Pearl"-Friday is ben
eft day at the Isis, for the Doll and
Toy Fund, under the auspices of the
st. Nicholas Girls, headed by Mrs. A.
G.. Reilly. The attraction chosen by
Manager Jones for the occasion Is
Marie Doro, ono of the most charm
ing young stars of the contemporary
stage, who in her first screen appear
ance, in '"The Morals Of Marcus" ac-
quired a degree Of popularity beyond
calculation, returns to the screen in
her second film triumph under the
management of the Famous Players
Film Company, in an elaborate pic
Irritation, "The White PEARL" by
Edith Barnard Delano, author Of the
recent screen success, "Rags," the
current Paramount picture at the Isis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-16
ssThe Broken Law"

The photoplay feature entitled "The
Broken Law" which was written and
produced by Oscar c. APPEL for Will
liam Fox. is one of the most preten-
tious and elaborate offerings that has
ever appeared on the screen. William
Farnun, long celebrated as "legiti-
mate" star and more recently attract
ing worldwide attention as 'smovie''
fayorite, appears in the principal
role.
"The Broken Law" will be present.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-01

While steaming northwaTd through
the sharply-winding channels at the
upper end OF Fitzhugh Sound. the
liner Mariposa. OF the Alaska
Steamship Company. which sailed
from Seattle Wednesday night with
ninety.fIye passengers and full
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-01

cargo. crashed on 10 a rocky ledge
early this morning. tearing a hole
in her bottom forward.
She struck NJ O'Clock. Al 7:<5
the steamship Despatch. OF the Bor.
der Line Transportation Company.
reached her side and began taking
off her passengers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-01
SEATTLE STEAMSHIP MARlP0SA CRASHES ON ROCKY
LEDGE WHILE ON HER WAY THROUGH FTzFUGh SOUND

Which Off Wrecked
Viii HeavyForward
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-01

The Mariposa is aground hard and
fast and in no danger OF further
damage. according to the messages
sent TO the head offices OF the
Alaska Steamship Company in Sc
attic by Capt e. ]. O'Brien. the
master.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1915-06-25
No. 17482
D FOR

In the Matter of Proving the Alleged
Last Will and Testament of George
III. Irwin Decedent.
On receiving and filing the Petition
of Ella F. Irwin and George Wilson
Irwin of Hennepin County, Mimi
esota, praying for the allowance
of an instrument purpOrting to
be the Last Will and Testament of said
decedent and presented Herewith as
and for such last Will and Testament
and that Letters testamenlary be
granted thereon to said petitioners;
1t is ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons inter-
ested in said matter appear before
this Court, on Monday. the 10th. day
of July 1915 at 10 A. NJ, at the Pro-
bate Court, in the Court House at Mime.
apolis, in said County, and then or as soon
thereafter as said petition can be heard,
show cause, if any there be, why said
petition should not be granted.
And it is Further Ordered, That no.
tice of such hearing be given by pub
fishing this order once in each week
for three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing in the Echo de POuest,
a newspaper printed and published in
said County;
Dated at Minneapolis, this 21st day
By the Court,
70 JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court
Horace johnson,
City C~omptroller's Office
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1915-06-25

un chalet a u milieu dun grand
jardin. Car, vous l'ignorez sans
doute, Robert, j'ai dome ma de-
mission.
M. de Laitres l'arreta dun geste,
-Vous avez dome votre dennis
sion, dit-il dun ton grave. Je
crois que c'est ce que vous aviez dc
mieux 8 faire.
Eft il passa sans d6tourner la to-
to-.
Monlieu laissa 6chapper I'm sou
pir qul ressemblait q un rale. Dur
geste fou, il s'essuya le front, tan
dis quill murm arait, avec une rage
concentr6e:
DE Laitres, vous venez de fai
re de moi un ennemi mortel. Vous
venez de m'insulter. Je b6nirais
celui qui me fournirait poccasior
de me venger de vous.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1915-06-25
No. 1860

Order FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT
AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION.
State Of Minnesota, County of Henne.
pin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Jacob
Loasa, Decedent.
On rec Giving and filing the final &C.
count OF the executor of the last will and
testament of said decedent, and his
petition praying for the allowance Of
said account and for a decree assigning
the residue of said estate to the persons
by law entitled to the same.
It is Ordered, That all persons inter,
ested in'said estate appear before the
said Probate Court on Tuesday the 9Th
day of July 1915, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at the PROBATE Court in
the Court House at Minneapolis, in said
County, then and there to show cause
if any there be, why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should
not be distributed as prayed for in said
petition. s.
And it is Further Ordered, That
notice of such hearing be given by
publishing this order once neach week
for three successive weeks. prior to said
day of hearing, in the Echo de rOuest a
newspaper printed and published in said
County, and by mailing a copy of this
order to all the legatees named in said
will and heirs-at law of said de
cedent when their address is known OF
can be ascertained by due diligence, al
least fourteen (l4) days before the date
of said hearing, unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 10th day
of June 1915.
By the Court,
6-25 JOHN A. DAHL
Judge of the Probate Court
D. W. Arones, 80 10th. Ave. N. E.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1915-06-25
No. 1852

No. 1862
ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT
AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
State of Minnesota, County of Henne.
pin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Louise
A. Russell, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final &C
count of the administrator of the estate
ofsaid decedent and his petition praying
for the allowance of said account and
for a decree assigning the residue of
said estate to the persons by law EMIT
led to the same.
1t is ordered, That all persons inte-
rested in said estate appear before the
said Probate Court, on Tuesday, the
9Th day of July 1915, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate
Court. in the Court House at Minnea-
polls, in said County. then and there to
show cause, if any there be, why said
account should not be allowed and said
estate should not be distributed as
prayed for in said petition.
And it is Further Ordered, That no.
tlce of such hearing by given by pub
fishing this order once in each week
for three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing in the Echo de pOuest
a newspaper printed and published in
said County.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th day OF
June 1915.
By the Court:
6-25 JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court
Luther s. Russell, OF 9Th. st. s. E.