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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Withheld Raises
Crager and COyle
to Sub-Chief Rank

Commissioner Withheld OF the fire de-
partment announces that he intends TO
promote Senior Captains CoyIe and
craeer Of the fire department to assistant
chiefs. IN accordance with provisions OF
legislative act which will soon be
operative.
This act places the assistant chiefs OF
the fire department on the doubie-plato on
basis. the old law going only as far as
captains. Assistant Chiefs simpson ana
Dlnsen are working, theoretically. at
least, twenty-four hours day. Under
the working OF the new law there will be
four assistant chiefs. who will work al
tornateiy eleven and thirteen hours a
day Assistants simpson and Dineen viii
alternate az headquarters. changes being
nnado each month. the day assistant
working eleven hours and the night as
sistant being on duty thirteen hours. In
all probability the new assistants will
alternate AZ the engine house at Twenty
fourth and Cunning streets.
AIR. coyie is senior captain now at
hook and ladder house No. and has
been in the service fifteen years. Mr..
crsger Is present senior captain OF en-
Eint company No and has been IN the
department twenty-five years.
The new law win Increase the salaries
OF Captains coyie and crager. who will
be succeeded as senior captains by two
of. the men now serving as junior cap
tsins.
These promotions will not 20 10 the
council for several weeks. as the law
VIII not be IN effect until next month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
WHOLESALE LIQUOR MEN
AWAIT CINCINNATI MEET

Omaha members who will attend the
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers as
ISOLATION convention In Cincinnati next
month are interested in features OF the
program that will establish a new prec-
edent for the organisation.
The well known hotel man OF Chicago,
John c. Roth. chairman % a special
committee 70 investigate the question OF
national prohibition. appointed by the
American Hotel Mems Protective assoeia'
tion. WIN present reliable statistics anC
correct facts and figures on that subieoi
for the first time. Another feature vii
be a presentation by recognised leaders
In public affairs OF the results ''of care
fuI research from authoritative sotireei
70 offset the many misrepresentation sni
Esrbled accounts published under th'
suise Of news By the hysterlo and fan
aticai pEohibition element"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
LOCAL GERMANS
WIRE TO WILSON
Set Forth Views of Present Critical
Situation in Long Set If Reso-
lutions.
TO WITHHOLD ALL CRITICISM

Representatives of nearly all OF the
German-American organizations Of the
city were assembled IN an executive
meeting at the club house at the Omaha
Musk Verein Monday evening and
adopted the following resolutions unanI-
mously. which were telegraphed to Pres
ident Wilson at Washington
Whereas, The sinking OF the L.usitania
supposedly by German submarine boat,
has added another unfortunate chapter
TO the history OF the world conflagration
Whereas, The already highly excited
state OF public opinion has been further
inflamcd thereby: and.
Whereas, The danger to the peace OF
this country arising from craftsmanship
and from Observation-Disclosures of the is
sues involved, Is thereby increased; be II
Resolved. That we, United states citi-
Gems OF German birth or descent, In
our fellow citizens not 10 be hasty IN
oondcnning the act referred to until all
the circumstances leading NO thereto
may be judged with better knowledge
OF all facts involved; and to refrain from
denouncing what may later on prove to
be an act justified by prevailing circum-
stances and conditions BE II further
Resolved. That We deeply and sincerely
deplore the loss OF human lives, regard
less 70 what nationality that may belong.
Be It further
Warnings Given.
Resolved, That we call the attention
OF the public to those facts already es-
tablished, l. C., that due WARNINGS had
been issued by the German embassy n
tile United States to travellers intending
TO sail on the Lusitanla; that the fate Jn-
tended for that vessel had been an
nounced In advance; that passengers salt
ing on this ship despite such warnings
had no right to ignore such warnings;
be 1t further
Resolved, To call attention TO tho fact
that II was the duty OF the English au-
thorities TO prevent passengers, and es-
peeially citizens OF neutral countries, TO
sail on English passenger ships which
were carrying guns and ammunition to
one OF the belligercnts. and that perhaps
even the United States authorities ought
20 have taken similar action; be II
further
Resolved, To call the attention OF tho
public 20 the obvious fact that II an EN-
barge had been placed on the shipment
OF munitions of war as recommended By
very large minority In congress, and
a. urged and desired by probably a ma
jority OF the people OF the United States,
the submarine warfare by Germany
would have immediately ceased, Il being
shown by the records of the diplomatic
negotiations with Germany that that
country was perfectly willing TO cease
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
City Dads Decide
to Meet Hour Earlier

The first breach IN the new city council
occurred when a resolution was offered.
changing the regular council meeting hour
from 70 ID o'clock on Tuesday mornings.
20 conform With the committee OF the
whole and board Of equalization hours.
Commissioners Humnel withnell and
Jardine voted against the change. be-
cause they wish 10 get 10 work At council
n,eetings a. early ss possible and then
have some Of the morning left for other
duties The enange Was ordered on a
vote of four 10 three
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Indfsesstons cas't Eats No
Appetftef

Or. Kings New Life Pills stir up your
liver. aid digestion. you feel fine the next
eag. only sc. All drugEists.-Adver-
tisenent-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Gustaf Wiedrich,
Tailor, Kills Self on
! the n. s. Grounds

The man found dead on the high school
campus Monday afternoon with two
ounce vial Of poison lying empty by his
side was identified as Gustaf wiedrieh.
= taller. 50 years old. Identification was
made BY Mrs. Stella Kinsey. 1915 Farnam
street. He worked for time for @. n.
Aulabangh. furrier. 1875 Farnam street.
Then he went TO ~. Louis. where he was
held up and robbed OF his savings. Sib7.
ADDED 70 this misfortune he was unable
20 find work. He became very Respondent
and since his return 10 Omaha two weeks
ago had often threatened 10 take his life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
How Many People in
Greater Omaha? is
Now the Question

Business men OF Omaha want to know
just how big Greater Omaha really Is
and to that end the Commercial club has
talten up the matter.
Tho executive committee OF the club
viii confer with the government census
bureau 10 see II arrangements cannot be
made whereby the government maohinery
will take the census n Omaha will pay
the bill. Otherwise the government
would not take a census until 1890. The
matter was referred TO the public affairs
committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Bands May SOo' Be
Playing in the Parks

The park commissioner expects TO he
able within few weeks 20 announce
the annual series OF summer band CON
eerts In the parks Under the law the
city can appropriate for this purpose an
amount equal 10 that donated by private
parties. Usually the street car company
makes a liberal contribution 10 this fund
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
BOSTON SYMPHONY ON
SPECIAL ACROSS CONTINENT

Making the jump from Boston 10 San
Francisco without stops except 70 change
engines and take on coal and water. the
Boston Symphony orchestra passed
through Omaha over the Northwestern
Union Pacific. There are rs musicians
in the party and they are travelling on a
special train. They play two weeks al
the San Francisco exposition on a guar
anty OF sSoo0O.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
DAHLMAN HOLDS
UP SOME NAMES
Will Not Send In His Preferences
for Several Offices Until a
Later Date.
LIST OF EIGHT IS APPROVED


The city counSu unanimously confirmed
the following appointments made by
Mayor Dahlman
u. w. Primeaux. deputy city clerk.
W. NJ. Ha.tley. city absiracter
J. r. Butler. gas commissioner.
]. III. Kiilian. market master.
g. r, Crowley. chemist
Thomas O'Connor, clerk OF police court
Nellie Malone, secretary 10 mayor.
The mayor has reserved FOR later
date tho appointment % license Inspector
inspector OF weights and measures, city
prosecutor and members OF tho city legal
department. ell Of which come within
the jurisdiction o, the mayors depart
nent, known rs the department OF public
affairs. Mayor Dahlman 10 not ready to
announce these other appointments. some
OF which seem 20 he in doubt and thcra
are general rumors that changes will be
made in at least some OF these % sitions
Tho other commissioners have not yet
decided on their appointments
The city commissioners held an execu-
tive session yesterday afternoon In Com
missioner Hummels office. with Commits
sioneFs Jardine and Drexol, new officials.
more az listeners than takers.
The matter OF recommending the APP
pointive subordinates will be left to tho
heads Of the various departments.
Grotte for Auditorium.
Dick Grotte, city purchasing agent, Ia
being mentioned in connection with the
position OF manager Of the Auditorium
when the city takes over the property.
Dean Gregg. assistant purchasing agent.
r. being considered 20 succeed Mr. Ciotte
and william J. Hunter is q strong posi-
blity for Mr.. Greggs place.
The mayor IL giving serious considera-
tion TO The matter OF legal department
appointments. The commissioners are
not agreed on Fred Anheuser. present
prosecutor. and the mayor will not send
In the name OF a man who will not be
confirmed b. the council
II IL uzofficially stated that Tony Hoff-
man viii be license inspector 10 succeed
David Berkow'itS. The mayor is consid-
ering placing the city license inspector
IN the office Of tho city clerk and max
ing the inspector a subordinate Of the
city clerk. II is oontended that the work
OF the license inspector righttuily be-
longs in the clerks department
German friends Of Herman BeAl, city
engineer Of South Omaha. are working
"A his behalf for the position OF city
eneineos.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

such submarine warfare, provided only
that England would lift its embargo on
fpodstuffs for shipment TO the civil pop
ulation I'm Germany; be it further
Threatens starvation.
Resolved TO point out that Englands
embargo on the shipment from neutral
countries Of noncontraband of war such
~ foodstuffs for the civil population OF
Germany threatened starvation to inno-
cent women and children, and that the
very munitions Of war shipped on the
Lusitania would have increased by many
thousands the deaths OF Germans in the
field, which alone would Justify the de-
structiOn OF such ammunition; and, be
t further
Resolved, To point out TO the public that
IL the United States had months ago inn
posed an embargo upon the shipment of
arms and ammunition. tens Of thousands,
perhaps hundreds OF thousands of lives
would have been saved ere this, and that
IL was unfortunately deemed necessary to
continue such shipments on the plea that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
MANY FROM MAGIC CITY
JOINS SAMSON BRIGADE

day by the South Omaha team Of the
Ak-Sar-Ben hustling committee. rein
forced by Secretary Dad Weaver. A good
herd of new members was rounded up
and branded. The team consists Of Gold
strum, Culkins and Donohue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
WILD RUMORS SEND
WHEAT PRICES UP
Chicago Spectators Try to Stop the
Rapid Decline Of the Last
Couple Of Days.
AFFECTS THE LOCAL MARKET

Chicago Spectators who were loaded
up with long lines OF high priced wheat
when the rapid decline In prices set In
a couple of days ago. turned the tables
and bosted the cereal 10 cents yes
terday.
From the opening TO the close OF the
Omaha Grain exchange. from Chicago
came reports that the Hessian fly is raw
seinE the fields Of Kansas, Oklahoma
and Missouri. Spectator SNOW in a mes
sage 20 the Omaha Grain exchange. went
70 fer as to say that over a large area
OF the three states the Hessian fly has
damaged the growing wheat at least 70
per cent and that the work OF destruction
continues
The Chicago reports had an effect on
the local market that opened at or near
the low point OF Monday. The Chicago
stories. most OF which II was asserted
originated at Hutchinson. Kan, resulted
in wheat suddenly taking an upturn. TO-
ing to sl.4sh@i.4sts, a full cents over
the Monday prices.
OmnhR Men sIseptical.
onaahs grain men take little stock In
the Chica9o Hesrien fly stories and a
good many OF them are OF tho opinion
that II there 10 any damage, IL Is not like
what has been reported. They assert that
up 70 the time when wheat commenced
10 slump. three days ago. the Kansas
crop was reported In perfect condition.
Taking this view OF the situation. they
contend that the fly could not appear
and do 40 much damage In sueh-a short
period OF time. They are inclined TO the
opinion that there are a lot of Chicago
dealers who bought wheat near tho top
and with the rapid decline. the only way
they can get out A. TO promote fake
stories 10 boost prices.
Omaha wheat receipts we're twenty-six
cars
Corn on the Omaha market went down
1 10 ~ cents. following In sympathy with
wheat. There were twenty-five cars and
prices ranged from Se'i to 7ih cents
Oats lost y TO u cent. prices being 20
10 50A cents per busheL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

only in that way our neutrality could be
maintained; be il further
Resolved that we deprccate all sus-
picion that the English government
should have allowed the doomed ship TO
traverse the danger zone especially af-
ter such waTnings) without protecting
conveys. thus purposely exposing It. 70
its fate In order TO create Indignation in
neutral countries and especially I'm the
espousing the cause of the allies be it
further
Resolved. That these resolutions be tele-
ttI 81, p,s e nfide,co
that he will act deliberately and fairly,
and without prejudice I'm this momentous
issue.
r. c. STREHI.ow. Chairman.
VAL PETER, Secretary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
For : Eprained Ankle.

II you WIN get bottle Of Chamber
isins LiBiment and observe the directions
given herewith faithfully. YOU viii re-
cover la much less time than IL usually
required. obtainable every where.-Adver-
tisement
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
Speeding Film Shows
Rapidly Becoming
A National
Issue.

Motion picture exhibitors in sew
eral sections Of the country are CO.
operating with the producing firms
in an effort to develop some sort Of
q ruling that will give the manufac-
turer the right to say how his film
shall be exhibited-the purpose being
to do away with the improper ex-
hibition of a good film. This Is one
of the things that the manufacturers
are constantly fighting. and the ex-
hibitors who arc really interested in
the establishment of the industry ON
q legitimate basis suffer from Sc
verely.
The rushing of film, which has
been commented on at length in this
column. is one of the greatest evils
from which both the manufacturers
and legitimate exhibitors suffer. The
speeding of the projection machines
by the penny wise Snowman for the
purpose Of getting through with his
program quickly that he might get
new crowd into his house, has
damaged the reputation OF more act
ors and actresses and done more to
give the films the name of being un-
healthful forms of entertainment
than anything that has yet devel-
oped.
Tho present agitation. which has
spread throughout the country. was
caused by an incident that occurred
in a Fatbush theater, in Brooklyn,
where siX-reel feature film was run
Off in fifty-five minutes. In discuss
Ing the case cditorially, the Moving
Picture World states:
But how are such exhibitors to be
dealt with? An exchange owner says
tnC quickest and most decisive
method Is to refuse to supply the
Offenders. Exception is taken to this
on the ground that competition for
the rental trade Is so sharp that no
exchange can afford to drive away
customers by such drastic measures.
From another source comes a sug-
life of film subject is of as much
Importance to exhibitors as 1t Is to
other interests, and as there Is a
doubt as to the ability of exchanges
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
Shellac Coat Will Make
Paint on BraSS-Work Stick

Brass work on automobiles may be
painted, il it is first given a coat Of
shellac and tho shellac allowed to dry
stand q much higher temperature than
will paint. and II It is applied first it
will prevent the paint from peeling or
chipping.
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
A, A, k, READY FOR
/. BIG TOURING SEASON
Clubs All Over Country, Affiliated
With Association, Making
Preparations.

Automobile clubs throughout the coun-
try afYiliated with the American Auto
mobile Association are making extern
sive preparations for what promises to
be the greatest touring season since the
introduction Of the self-propelled ve-
hicle. At the Washington ONCE Of the
three AS the volume Of inquiries has
been astounding. according to r. x.
Mudd, chairman Of the touring board.
The automobile club Of southern Cali
fornia. with headquarters in. Los Ange-
les, has given it's particular attention
to the national old trails route. which
1t has signposted all the way to Kansas
City. Mo. For those who start early in
the year this route will appeal. and it
will also command the attention Of
those who return late in the fall A per-
centase of these will also make the side
trip to the Grand Canyon. drop down
Of the all-Southern national highway
across Texas. Arkansas. Tennessee.
North Carolina, and Virginia to WASH
ington, d. c.
Colorado doesn't intend to be over.
travellers which tho State entertained
ld6L year nus dCI0soIoSC0 tto AnOohN0lu
road building until much can be offered
to motorists. When q Colorado dele
cation, headed by Governor Carlson,
and former Governor Ammons recently
urged Congress to act favorably on the
bill to create a Rocky Mountain Nation
al park out OF $50 square miles OF forest
reserve in that State. the keynote OF
tho plea was Ito turn back the tide of
tourist travel to Europe. and direct 1t
to the beauty spots OF America" Con-
gress acted favorably upon tho request.
and its action indicated the growth
OF sentiment toward the utilization OF
American scenic attractions.
Secretary OF the Interior Lane on
this subject says: The first step In
conservation taken by our people wa
to save scenery-not water. or coal. OF
forests; but scenery! That's what We
did when we led the world by setting
aside our great national parks-.Yei:
lowstone. Glacier. Mount Rainier. Yose.
mite, and the others. These We hop<
to make more surely pleasure places
for the people by securing roads that
will stand automobile traffic. Already
within three days Of New York the
tourist can hnd scenery that cannot be
approached anywhere IN Europe"
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
MOTOR NECESSITY
TO FARMER, he SAYS
Head Of WHY'S. Overland Com.
pany Asserts It Has Opened
Up Distant Sections.

THE advent Of the automobile has
been big thing for the farmer" says
John N. willys. president Of the WHY'S
Overland Company. "A few years ago
q trip from the farm to the city meant
many tedious hours in an uncoinfort-
able buggy behind a tired horse.' con-
tinued the noted motor car manufactur-
er. To-day the farmer steps into his
automobile and derives pleasure and re-
Taxation from what was formerly an
unpleasant necessity. To him the motor
car. which was once looked upon as q
luxury, has become necessity without
which ne would be seriously handicap
ped.
More than half Of the thousands Of
Overland cars which are being built this
season are being sold to people who live
In remote districts. The automobile
@ard openns ons Distant
the cities. 1t has brought the farmer
into easy communication with the town.
the railroad. the telephone. and every
thing else that makes for progress.
The motor car Is the modern engine
Of industrial and social welfare. Even
where the poorest roads prevail. IL 10
plowing through mud and sand and
deep ruts every day in the year. It n
safe to say that there is hardly farm
in the United States that has not been
invaded by q motor car at one time or
another.
"Disregarding entirely the influence
welfare Of the farmer. it has become q
social commodity of great influence.
Hundreds OF thousands Of people who
heretofore were confined to their owu
transportation methods. are enabled to
come into touch with others through
the agency OF the motor car"
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
D oAlDNER MACK.

to deal directly with the, offenders,
that the exhibitors association pro-
vide the relief. One Of the plans
mentioned Is that the association
adopt a rule forbidding such abuses
srookyn Fl aa sanst Snd.r pen tine
atty to be paid to the association.
the rental exchanges to cooperate
III its enforcement by detecting the
violations and LODGING complaints
with the association.
,,,...eaa "An exhibitor hearing S OF these se
feasibility Of such a plan. He did
not Xaink the exhibitors association
could devote the time that would be
required to handle such cases. II
they were to be brought UP at regu-
lar meetings Of the association the
lapse Of time. II the association is
to become court to hear and pass
upon the complaints you must find
members who are willing to become
1T is hard enough now to keep a
enoush to their own interests to at
tend the regular meetings Of the as
ISOLATION" he said. 1T may be pos
sible," he continued, ito get at these
people by invoking the aid Of the
board of health. Films run as has
Deen CnarSed must necessarily nave
an injurious effect upon the eyes of
the audience. II such a charge is
sustained either the board of health
can prevent a repetition Of the Of
fcnse, or the bureau Of license will
have sufficient grounds for revokinE
the license Of the place. Association
fines. or the driving OF such people
to other exchanges. will not remedy
the evil. The most effective way Is
to get the municipal authorities after
them and drive them out Of the busi-
ness"
The Washington times., 1915-01-30
USE OF THE ELECTRIC
VEHICLE IS GROWING

According to statistics compiled by
the Electric Vehicle Association of
America and filed with the Washington
section Of that organization. there are
over 5000 electric passenger cars in
use in the United States. and over 1900
electric commercial vehicles.
Although registration figures are
available only for eighteen States, and
in four Of these trucks and passenger
cars are not segregated, these States
alone has 2l.063 electric passenger cars
and 5.l99 trucks. In four Of the States
there are no commercial cars.
An idea OF the distribution Of electrics
throughout the United States, so far as
may be gained from tho registration
figures available. may be gained from
the fact that New York. as in tho case
Of gasolene cars. Is In the lead with
1856 pleasure: clectrics and ..4sl CONNER
ciai electrics. PennsyIeNssk 10 second.
Ohio has ss7 electric -Es1 a9a 1000 tt
senger and commerciAl ttpAA regis
tered. no separate lists being kept.
Tho District Of Columbia IL credited
with a registration Of "a passenger cara
and 105 trucks. These figures. however.
are probably higher than the actual
number of cars in use. as the District
does not have yearly registration, the
vehicle being registered only when first
bought and upon changing owners
Sales of cars have thus necessitated
their re-registration. which means du.
plication in the records.