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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Bryan Says People
To Discard Duelist
Standards in Future

HERMosA BEACH. Cal. July BIN
an inpromptu address delivered at re-
ception here today, William ]. Brven'
former secretary of state. declared tne
people would discard the standard OF the
duelIst. He referred to bis own military
experience In the SpanishrAfnerican war
ana said that II war should come aSaia
10 the United States the country would
have ali the voiunteers It needed.
He said: II b4Heve that II what heve
done should promote the cause OF peace
j have the great mass OF the American
people with me. That does not mean that
the American people win not fight II II
should become necessary. II war should
come there would be all the volunteers
that could be used. but until that time
comes the people have the right to dis-
ctss the cause of war.
''As soon as the Spanish-Amertcan war
broke out 1 was one Of the first to offer
my services end did not leave the army
until the war closed. am the only de-
feated candidate for the presidency who
ever offered his services to the man VINO
defeated him.
II believe the people OF the country
viii use better Judgment. viii reject and
discard forever the standaros OF honor
of the duehst. Ns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
VILLA IS ABOUT TO
GIVE UP COMMAND
Report He Will Turn Army Over to
General Robels as Step To-
ward Peace.
RUMoR IS NOT CONFIRMED


Ell PAso, Tex, July 1s.--General
villa is about to turn the active COM
mand of his army over to General
Jose Isabel Robles in order that some
terms of peace may be agreed upon,
according to report credited here
today by we'll known Carranza ad-
herents. The report. however. lacks
confirmation. Robles Is said to have
been the intermediary in plan for
peace. The present report is that
Villas officers insisted on his retire
ment in favor of Robles. believing
that K6bias would be able to effect
some agreement with Carranza.
Unofficial reports from the south
tend to confirm the reports of villa
that he has forced Obregon into
flight and that his own army is NOV
ing southwark.
Villas decree In which he fixed the
price of his currency at 30 cents United
States currency for one peso has resulted
In the calling OF a meeting of mine op-
!! orators and other business men and Wills
officials at Chihuahua, at which confer
ence an effort will be made 10 demon
strate TO Villas representatives the in
advisability Of trying to arbitrarily regu,
late the price OF exchange. II such resu'
Iation Is enforced business men declarS
| SCSontInped IN Pace Two. Column one
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
MUNITIONS ACT
APPLIED TO STRIKE
British Government Takes Prompt
Steps to Prevent Suspension of
Coal Mining in Wales.
LAW PROVIDES HEAVY FINE


LONDON, July 13.-The British
government has decided to apply the
munitions war act to the South
Wales coal strike on the ground that
the strike is prejudicial to the trans
port, production and supply of muni-
tions of war. The fact that the gov
ernment had reached this decision
was announced today in the House
Of Commons by Walter Runcimen,
president OF the Board of Trade.
A British official proclamation
will be issued in the course OF the
day making it an offense to take
part In a coal strike.
According to advices received here from
Cardiff the vote Of the delegates was
nearly two to one In favor Of strike
on Thursday. This vote, however. was
in direct opposition to the mems leaders.
who recently promised the minister Of
munitions that there would be no strike
in the coal trade. in return for his adtion
In leaving the mineE~ out OF the trades
covered by the munitions bill
The government will now call on tho
labor leaders 10 redeem their promise.
II they are unsuccessful in avertang the
strike. proclamation will be made APP
plying the munitions bill to the South
Wales miners. aThds would Immediately
put into force compulsory arbitration and
make every striker liable to a fine OF
SIS daily.
The labor leaders in London express
confidence that threat 70 apply the
munitions bill would be sufficient to
avert q strike.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Million Persons
Subscribe to Loan

LONDON, July 1S-The total subscrip-
ton to the war loan amounted to close
10 5000 OOo.elo. according TO the state
ment made by Reginald McKenna. the
chancellor OF the exohequer, in the House
Of Commons today. The total number Of
subscribers through the Bank Of England
was $4,000. whose contributions agGre-
gated s.. s.s50OO0.oO0.
The subscriptions through the postoffice
have not yet closed. but up TO date $4,000
persons have subscribed sT6.OOO.OOo through
this channel. No figures are available
as to the number of small vouchers taken
out.
Mr.. McKenna in making the statement
pointed out that the figure Of 1900 OOO. 900
mentioned in the newspapers neither was
expected nor desired by the government.
II that amount had been reached he said
II would have besn necessary to close
the HIST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
ARMS FACTORY Is
FACING STRIKE OF
MANY THOUSANDS
Practically No Progress Made To-
ward Settlement Of Labor
Trouble at the Reming-
ton Plant.
MEANS CUTTING OF OUTPUT
Dispute Arises Over Direction Of
Millwrights, Ironworkers
and Carpenters,
GoMPERs TO BE ASKED TO AID

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 1S.--
Practically no progress was made
today towards a settlement of the
labor trouble at the Remington Arms
company's plant. which promises, un-
less speedily compromised, TO involve
some 5000 machinists and iron
workers in the city, despite confer
ences between officials of the arms
company, the Stewart Construction
company OF New York, which has
charge of the new construction work
at the plant, and the leaders OF the
various labor organizations,
Try 90 Fix Responsibility.
The labor leaders are trying to fix
responsibility Cor the issuing OF an order
directing the millwrlghts employed at the
plant to Join the carpenters union. The
arms company disolaims responsibility
! for It. the labor leaders say. and 40 does
the construction company.
The present trouble arose over the
question of direction over the mill
wrights. the structural ironworkers and
the carpenters organizations, both claim
ing It.
An immediate effect. II was stated to-
day, would be the curtailment of the
shipment of war munitions should the
strike continue.
Gompers 60 Ne Asked.
WASHINGTON. July l9.-Presidont
Gompers OF the American Federation of
Labor said today he had been Informally
advised that he was to be asked TO act
as arbitor in the Bridgeport labor trouble,
but that as yet tho request had not
been received. He was given to under
stand that IL he we're to act, the matter
would be brought here. AZ he finds It
impossible to so 20 Bridgeport.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Other Inventors
Asked to Become
Members Of Board

WASHINGTON, July u. - Announces
nnent by Thomas A. Edison OF his ac-
ceptance OF Secretary Daniels offer 20
head an advisory board OF civilian IN
ventors for the proposed bureau of inven-
tion and development In the Navy de-
partment was received with qualification
today by naval officials. Secretary Dam
iels, who appealed TO Mr.. Edison 70 un-
dertake the task on patriotic grounds.
went ahead today with the perfection of
his new plans. II is planned TO have men
prominent in special lines of inventive
and research work associated with the
bureau, several names already being un-
der consideration.
One OF the big problems TO be laid be
fore the bureau will be that OF improv'
ing the navy's submarines and aeroplanea
Another important task OF the bureau
will be to make careful study with a
view TO their possible adoption of all the
numerous suggestions and inventions
which are received almost daily by the
Navy department from naval officers and
civilians.
When a large list OF names of Amerf-
cans prominent In various lines of science
and invention was mentioned to Secre'
tary Daniels today be refused to be
drawn into any discussion Of probable
selections. saying he would not specuiate
at all. but would walt until he was ready
TO make known the acceptances-
Among the names mentioned were Alex
ander Graham Bell, Simon Lake, orville
Wright. Prof. r. A. FeEsenden, John
Hays Hammond. jr.; Hudson Maxim and
Henry Ford.
DR.. Bell. besides his t.feention Of the
telephone. is a wide worker In the field
Of scisnce. Mr.. Lakes name Is asso'
ciated with submarines; Mr.. Wright. Il
was suggested. would work on asrta
problems: Prof. Fessenden is wireless
expert; Mr.. Hammond has conducted
successful experiments with high explo-
sives and with a device for controlling
the courses Of torpedoes and even shiru
i~sy wireless; Hudson Maxim works with
explosives. and Mr.. Ford Is an exper
In gasoline engine construction, a fea.
ture OF naval aero experiments which VII
be prominent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Garrison Accepts
designations Of the
Ordnance Experts

WASHINGTON. July 1s.--on the theory
that the safety OF the country may rest
upon the adequate development OF It's
commercial guns and ammunition fac
tories. Secretary Garrison announced to-
day he had decided TO accept the reslg-
nation OF Lieutenant Colonel oduE c.
Horney and Major William A. Phillips
Of the army ordnance bureau. who have
been offered posts with companies hold
ing large munitions contracts from Eu-
ropean beiligerents.
The designations have been pending for
several weeks while Secretary Garrison
asked Attorney General Gregory for a
legal opinion as 60 his power TO hold the
officers IN the government suit. The De-
partment OF Justice has not yet deter
mined the question and meanwhile Mr..
Garrison decided 10 act
Colonel Horney Is now In charge OF
Picatinni arsenal at Dover. n. j.. and
Major Phillips Is detailed TO ordnance
work at the Sandy Hook proving ground.
Secretary Garrison said no oonsidered
that less expert officers were fully COM
petent TO operate plants at these stations
already installed.
ohAli u 1NtbhSA ANbAitGy anu Aaolot
Philips lies In the construction of new
plants. The plant they viii build. Mr..
Garrison said. may in future prove OF
vital Importance 20 the American gov
ernment. II Is more important. he said.
that large number OF plants be ready
10 turn out ammunition. than that the
most expert officers be held 70 the work
OF supsrintendins those already in op-
GRAFTON. The secretary Haid the situation
IN England whore extraordinary efforts
are being made 10 increase tho output
Of guns and ammunition showed the ne
cessity OF preparing for great emergency
In time Of peace
'The questions OF developing moro fac
tories" Mr. Garrison said. may mean
the difference between safety and dis
aster TO the country. These enen are ex-
perta IN the installation Of machinery to
make Suns and amsnaUition. Ths mere
supaFintenAonos Of plants airoady In
stalled can b done 10 iess-expsFt men,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
MILITIA READY TO
HEAD OFF ATTEMPT
TO RELEASE FRANK
Three Companies at Macon Ordered
to Be Prepared to Proceed to
Prison Farm, Where
Trouble Feared.
ALL THE ROADS UNDER GUARD
Reports Circulated Effort to Be
Made to Free Man Convicted of
Phagan Murder.
PEN AUTHORITIES ARE WAITING

ATLANTA, Ca, July 1s.-Three
companies state militia at Macon
were ordered held at their armory
tonight in readiness to proceed to
the Milledgeville state farm where
Leo M. Frank is confined. Governor
Harris announced the action after
reports had been circulated that an
effort was on foot to liberate Frank
Roads TO Mliledgeville from Atlanta
Marietta and other towns are guarded by
county police.
Frank recently began serving a IRE
term for the murder OF Mary Phasan
after his sentence OF death was COM
mnted by Governor Slaton.
wheeler Receives orders.
MACON Ca, July 12-Major Wheeler
commanding three militia companies
here. announced tonight he had received
orders from Adjutaut General Nash to
hold his forces ready to proceed to the
state prison farm at Milledgeville where
Leo M. Frank is servingNa life sentence
Reports were In circulation that an et'
fort would be made tonight to release
Frank.
Farm well Guarded.
MILLEDGEvILLE. Ga, July 3D.
warden Smith Of the state prison farm
stated tonight that prison authorities
were ''well prepared" II any afternp
were made to release Frank, Extr'
: guards still are on duty at the farm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
The Days War NstOs

FURTHER GERMAN ADVANCES In
the vicinity of soucheH, where the
cemetery YVES captured from the
French early ON Monday are re-
ported from Berlin. The French
declare n violent attack by Ger
man troops I'm the "Labyrfnth"
was beaten off.
THInTY-FIvE FRENCH aeroplanes
swept over the railroad station
servanw the CaIonne trench region
ana that of the Apremont forest.
one hundred ana seventy-One
bombs were dropped and several
fires were started.
WAN MUNITIoNb ACT is 10 be ap-
pHfed tn the south Wales coal
atriISe. The strike is held 70 be
urofudicfaI TO the production of
munitions OF war ana their trans
port.
PrTaoGRAD OFFICIALLY reports
lively engagements along the
east Prusstan front, I'm the Bobr
and Naresv regions, ana further 90
the southwest, betvveeR the Pisna
and ROsoEa rivers. There also has
been fighting in the Prsaanyss re-
-eion along the line north OF War
saw.
SOUTH OF WARSAW only sporadic
aetions have occurred, but from
eastern Gaiieia, where quiet has
prevaiIed for some time, Teutonie
attacks a1onE the AlOta-Lfpa and
the Dnetstsr ara reported. The
Upper Bug river, near Buslr, has
also been the sOsne of renewed
ffRhtinG,
RESUMPTION OF HEAVY assaults
by the Germans in the WoevPe re-
Qfon in France A. interpreted by
paris military observers 60 mean
that the faiiure of recent attempts
10 break through TO verduh by
way OF the ArSonne is being fol-
lowed By a similar effort I'm the
new atPeetiOn.
PARIS HAS RECEIVED . report
that as ne result OF aaOthar bat
tie ON tns oaI1iDoIf peninsula the
forces 81 the entente allies have
aavanooa 900 VSardA.
KINGS or Greece, ROumsaaa and
BuIgaFla are soon 90 meet in con-
ference At Athens.
ATTITUDE OF RoUMANIA toward
the two groups of beIIiserents 4,
again widely under discusaion. Ae.
eOrdfnE 90 statements made by
eorresDondentS on the side OF ths
entente allies, a. has been given q
month a. aeosDt or reject Austraa,s
offer Of tsFFitortaI eomDsnsatlou
for active military aasistanos ou
friendly heutraiity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
.TEUTONS MAKE
OFFER TO ROUMANIA
Propose to Give Territory fol
Friendly Neutrality or Larger
Slice for Active Help.
THREAT WRITTEN INTO NOTE

LONDON, July 1S.--Roumania
has been given month to accept or
reject an offer of territorial connpen-
sation for its active military as
sistance or neutrality, according to
the Times Balkan correspondent In
a dispatch. dated at Sofia last Sun
day.
The correspondent says that the Aus
trtan minister at Bucharest on the Sth
presented a note 30 the Roumanian gov
ernment offering Roumania as a. consid-
GRAFTON for its friendly neutrality the
cession of Bukowina, with the Sereth
river as it's northern boundary, together
with various concessions to the Rouman-
ian inhabitants OF the dual monarchy,
including the foundation of a university
at Brasso, iISronstadt).
I'm consideration for it's active mill
tary assistance" the correspondent con-
tinues, 'Roumania would receive the
whole of tho Roumanian portion of
Buckowina 10 the Pruth river, and also
an extension OF territory along the north
bank of the Danube to the iron gates.
including Mehadia. while Abstraction
gary WOulQ undCFAAhc 10 ConQuOf
Bessarabia, and transfer that province
Immediately to Roumania as a permanent
possession.
"Fulfillmsnt Of these conditions are
guaranteed by Germany and a month was
given for a reply. The note further
intimated that the central powers re-
garded the right OF passage through
Roumanian territory as necessary. The
main different between the Austrian and
Russian proposals to Roumania is the
substitution Of Bessarabia. with 1.Ooo.O
! inhabitants. for Transylvania. with $780,
ooo."
| The Posts Bucharest correspondent ex-
plains that Roumania has been given one
month TO reply TO the Austrian officers,
because for that time. Germany believed
that Turkey viii be able to hold out IN
the Dardanelles. and he adds. Austria and
Germany viii insist upon this time limit
owing to the anxiety caused by the Inn
perative necessary Of securing free trans
port OF munitions for Turkey through
Roumania.
Russia FortifyinR BOrdeT.
BERLIN CvIa LOndon). July lS.-A dis
patch to the TageblAtt from jts oorre-
spondent et C1ernowitE. Bukowina. says
The Russians are fortifying theil
Ruumanian border Many thousands Of
men are at work digging trenches parat
lei with the border ana building barbet
wire entanglements. The operations ar'
being rushed with all speed
The Russian government OF Bessarabil
borders Rournania on tho east. Austria,
Hungary is reported to have pledged
1 Roumania 10 undertake the conquest o
Bessarabia and transfer II 70 the Balkan
state In exchange for Roumania's activ'
support IN tho war. Russia. on the othsl
hand. has attempted 10 win the suppor
Of Roumania. for the allies By promisinI
the cession Of the Hungarian territory o.
Transyivania which borders Roumania o.
the west.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Spring-Rice Refuses
to Discuss Attempt
to Hold Up His Auto

WASHINGTON. July lathe British
ambassador, Sir Cecil spring-Rtce. today
refused to discuss the attempt to hold
up his automobile near olencove, Ia l.,
on the night J. p. Morgan was shot by
Prank Holt, but at the British embassy
accounts of the affair were substantially
confirmed.
Sir Cecil was on his way from Mr'
Morgan's home to Willard d. straAshts
house at Grespviiie, after teiephoning
word Of his coming. No one else knew
OF his plans
The automobile. from which party OF
men attempted 70 stop the ambassador,
carried no license number.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Pearce Sends More
Notes Threatening
British Vessels

NEW ORLEANS. La. July 1s.-Two
more letters signed ''I'csrce," in which
the writer threatens disaster to British
merchant and mule ships were delivered
here today. by mall one to an afternoon
paper end the other to the chief Of
police. In both the writer demanded the
release of Hans Halle. held in oonnee-
ton with receipt OF a similar letter by
the New Orleans Times Picayune, Sun
day night.
Chief OF Police Reynolds says he re-
CARDS the letter seriously. Some who have
been watching the case closely are IN
clined to believe today's letters are a
hoax.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
DUFFIELD NAMED CHIEF
OF POLICE AT DENVER

DENVER. Colo. July is,-Gien DufneId.
warden OF the county jan. today was
appointed by Commissioner OF Safety
Alexander Nisbet a. chief OF police. sue
ceeding Felix o'Neill. resigned Duffield
recently was the central figure In charges
Of mismAnasement Of the Jan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14

There was once an old man -
Had money galore; ~
He had houses and lots
And q general store.
His houses were rented,
He was leasing his iaad,
The money was coming In
Hand over hand.
Now this mans advice
For routing the blues
Is the classified section
lou should constantly use.
The best bargains in Omaha Raal
Estate are always advertised IA THE
Viii III nav You ySu 20 psSggsrts y l. sof ,1 ss1 !.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
FIRE ON BATTLESHlP NEAR
MAGAZINE IS PUT OUT

BOSTON. July lS.-A fire in the for
ward handling room within ten feet OF
s,OoO pounds OF powder on the battIeship
New Jersey in dry dock at the Charles
town navy yards was extinguished by
quick work OF seventy-five OF the crew
today. II was believed that the fire
was caused BY a short oircuting OF cleo
trio wires. The wires were cut and the
room was flooded
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
The. Weather

Forecast till z p. m. Wednesday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and SiCiIi-
Unsettled; not much change In tenn
perature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14

the nundate
within yards Os Austrian nmys trenches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14

riadssss. iisss q 5ssi SSsciDitssiSs s1tSSs'''f
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-14
Everybody Reads

the day's happSnings svevy day.
n fo1ks don't Foad your store
news every day, it's your fauit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-10
NEW SHARON MEN TO
WALK TO BIG FAIR

New Sharon, April 9.New Sharon
will be made famous In . new way
II the novel plans Of two Of her prorni-
,nent young men are carried out. I'D
Mitcheltree. son OF DR.. and Mrs. O. 20.
Mitchelitree, and Harry ("Soups'')
Bryan, son Of ex-Mayor Howard Bry-
an will start in 2 few days TO walk to
San Francisco. The route which they
will follow will be via Grinnell to Des
Moines, whore they expect to secure a
letter Of greetings from Governor
Clarke to the president Of the Panama
Pacific exposition, then follow the
Rock Island railroad to Denver. The
men have ordered special khaki uni
forms and military hats to wear on
their trip. They expect to walk every
step OF the way and hope to average
about twenty miles q day. They have
figured the distance to be about 2,1O0
miles, and according to their schedule
they should arrive In San Francisco
about August l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-10
JOSIAH UTTERBACK
DIES AT pasadena

Sigourney, April Sword has been
received here by friends Of the death
OF Z former townsnaan, Josiah Utter
back, 1t his home In Pasadena, Cal,
on Tuesday Of this week. Mr.. Utter
back died after an illness Of many
months and death was not unexpected.
He had been resident Of Sigourney
and vicinity since prior to the civil
war until few years ago on account
Of failing health he moved to the
Pacific coast with his family whore he
remained to the time Of his death.
Mr.. Utterback during his active life
obtained some prominence In local
circles, having at one time served %
county treasurer of KeOkuk county
for couple Of terms. Afterwards he
engaged In the mercantile business In
Sigourney and was moro or less con-
nected with the banking business for
many years Just prior to his going
west he served % president Of the Sig
Quincy Savings bank for q long num-
Dor OF years, until that institution
went out of business. He was the
father Of "A. M. Utterback of Hedrick
and Mrs. w. b. Armstrong OF this
city. Besides these he leaves surviv-
Ing his wife and one other son and
several daughters and = host OF Other
relatives and friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-10
BEGIN WITH PRAYER.
JURY FREES PRISONER

Nevada, April 9.--For probably the
first time in the history Of the district
court Of Story county q Jury was
opened by prayer. L. o. Wheeler. 4
man brought back from Colorado
Springs to answer to q charge OF lar
ceny from a building in the night
time, was on trial. The evidence was
given to the jury and after several
ballots, all of which stood three for
conviction and nine for acquittaL the
jury was taken to supper. Returning
to the jury room, one Of the men who
insisted on conviction. made the re-
mark that they had failed to "a at
the case right and suggested that
they open by prayer and ask the Lord
to direct their actions. His request
was granted, and following the prayer
the deliberations were again taken nm
and after many hours a verdict Of &C.
quittal was reached. Wheeler was
accused Of having taken a gun and
other valuables from the room Of a
roommate at Ames some months ago.
"Curley" Black, the man convicted
OF breaking and entering the Blake
store at Huxley some time ago. was
sentenced to serve ten years in the
penitentiary Black has a record and
has gone under a number Of aliases.
Frank Olson, the Ames man convict-
ed of bootlegging, was given thirty
days in the. county Jail and credited
with thirty days for the time that he
had already been confined.