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The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
REPLIES TO CHURCHILL.
Baron Fisher Declines to Explain
While Nation Is at War.

London, Nov. l6.-Baron Fisher, Of XII
vcrstone. former first sea lord OF the ad-
miraIty, upon whose shoulders considera-
BILE blame for British failures in the war
was put by Winston Churchill yesterday,
answered the former lord OF the admi-
rally today. Baron Fisher made his
speech in the House of Lords; Mr..
Churchill had delivered his address OF
defense in Commons.
Il leave a record of siNty-one years OF
service in behalf Of my country" de-
clared the former first sea lord. Il am
content to wait. think 1t is not fitting
to make a personal explanation affecting
the national interests at time like this
when the country is in the midst OF a
great war"
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Alleged Bookmaker Gives Bond.

Charles Hood, proprietor OF a Iunch-
room near the Police Court, upon learn
ing that there was a warrant for his
arrest on a charge Of bookmakins. yes
terday gave 1900 bond. In warrant
sworn out by Milton Block, whose ad-
dresses are given as 1858 Park road
northwest and i23 Seventh street north
west, he Is accused OF accepting W 10
let on a horse race.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Mrs. Mary Barker a Suicide.

Coroner hewitt yesterday issued GER
tificate Of suicide in the case of Mrs.
Mary A. Barker, who was found dead by
her husband in their home at SO Ninth
street southwest on Monday. The woman
had inhaled illuminating gas. The coro-
ner was told the woman had been Ill for
some time She was a years old.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS MEET.
Board Hears Addresses by Rev. Mr'
Rollin. and J. w. Berry.

More than 100 persons attended the
regular monthly meeting of the board OF
religious education Of the Sunday School
Institute. diocese of Washington. in
Epiphany parish hall, 1915 street north
west, last night.
Rev. wallace E Rollins, OF the VIZ
ginia Theological Seminary. spoke on
sTha Cali TO the Ministry" J. W. Berry,
of Christ Church, talked on THE Place
OF Missions in the Sunday School Curri-
culum." DR.. Randolph II. McKim pre-
sided
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Veteran. Honor Mai. Springsteen.

Maj. A. F. Springsteen. OF the Bu-
reau of Pensions. has received notice
of his election as vice-president OF an
Indiana soldier Organization composed
Of several thousand veterans OF the
civil war. Mai. Springsteen went into
the service in 1851, At tne ,sss rs Oh
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Railway Sued for $50, 900.

John II. Boardman filed suit for $4,000
damages against the Capital Traction
Company yesterday, alleging that inju-
ries he received by being struck by car
OF the company kept him from continu-
ing his occupation as a carpenter. which
he has followed for forty years. Attor-
neys Wright and Wamper represent the
petitioner.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
School Benefit Planned.

A luncheon for the benefit of the Fair
brother School. IN South Washington. will
be conducted at Old Masonic Temple,
Ninth and F streets northwest. Friday
and Saturday, by teachers in the schooI.
The luncheon will be from 11:3O to 2:3V
O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Auto Injures Joh. Owens.

John Owens. q, OF 2232 Thirteenth street
northwest. was struck at Sixth and Q
streets northwest yesterday by an auto
mobile operated by Charles Smathers, o
1913 V street northwest. Owens was taken
to Homeopathic Hospital and treated for
injuries to his left leg and hand.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Timbers Crush Workman,

John Lorey, IS. of 1I9 street north
west, was injured yesterday when crush
ed between two timbers at the Munsey
Building. where he was employed. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital and is
being treated for shock and bruises on
his back and chest.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Used Whenever Quinine In Needed
does Naf Affect the Head.

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect,
found better than ordinary Quinine for
any purpose for which Quinine is used.
Does not cause nervousness nor ringing
in head. Remember there Is Only One
c. w. GROVE 25c.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
Schools to Honor Colored Leader.

schools of the District today and
memorial services will be conducted for
ten minutes in each OF the buildings In
respect to Booker T. Washington. colored
educator. whose funeral will be today.
A memorial service is to be held at
Howard University upon the return ox
DR.. 8. NJ Newman. president Of the
school. and George w. Cook, secretary.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
TELLING BLOW SCORED
AGAINST HALF ENEMIES

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
$3.50 Bath Robe
Blanket. S1,79

Heavy Navajo Indian Flank
Tets, in a number of rich. hand
some patterns. Ready-made
Blankets of this quality will
cost YOU $500 and more.
Buttcrick pattern free with
each blanket.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
$1.00 Black Satin
Duchesse. 79c

For the third day OF our
record breaking Birth ay
Sale we offer this splendid
Yard-wide Silk at a liberal
saving
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
l0c Sheeting Cotton, SIC

40-inCh Tnhlcached Cotton.
OF good weight and close
weave. a quality suited to all
household purposes.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

Col. Worthington recalled to the
committee the quotations offered Mon
day by Mr.. Noyes as showing the
violent and unjust attacks made upon
the District with no other basis than
the misststements in the George re-
port. Col. Worthington then read ex-
cerpts from the speech of former
Representative Prouty, of Iowa, sup
porting the bill which required the
District to turn back s1,003,0oO into
the treasury, alleged to be due for
the interest and sinking fund of the
3.65 bonds. Col Worthington pointed
out that Judge Prouty had complete
| ly mislead the House, declaring that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Muscle Makers for
Boys in the Parks
Hummel's Surprise

commissioper HummeI has a dandy
surprise party awaiting the girls ana
boys Of Omaha. IL Is to come off with
the break a. spring.
Here It is: He will place in eight parks
-Riverview, Deer and Hanscom on the
south, Elmwood on the west. Bennis in
the central section, Kountze. Miller and
Fontenelle on the north--swhat Dick
Grotte calls muscle developers for the
boys. although II Dick had an eye for
alliterative beauty he might make It
muscle makers.
That will enable the park commissioner
TO turn over 20 the girlies the slides,
which they and boys have been using
jointly heretofore. and which have been
extremely popular,
These muscle developers" combine two
turning poles. two trapezes, two climbing
poles and six travelling rings. They win
reach a length side by side Of forty-five
feet. They have proved to be bowling
successes in other cities and can be
bought for reasonable prices. Their In
stallation, Commissioner Hummel feels,
viii vastly enhance the possibilities OF the
parks for Juvenile recreation and sport.
and they have already had remarkable
effect, he says.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
SEVERE ECZEMA ON
HANDS AND WRISTS
Hands SweIled and Cracked. Tor
ture to Put in Water. ltched and
Burned. Used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and Was Healed,

Bendon. Mich.-"My eczema began by
small water. blisters on my hands and
on the outside OF my wrists, My hands
swelled and cracked, and how they did
itchi IL was torture to put them in warm
water. The breaking out on my hands was
very undghtly. It itched and burned so
would scratch until IL would bleed. Then
Il would hurt worse than ever and the itch
ing did not cease. Lots Of nights 1 would
scarcely sleep 81 ali for the itching and
burning.
81 got remedies but che trouble would re-
turn IS soon a. quit uang them. Finally
wrote for q free sample Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment which was promptly sent
Tho samples helped then bought a boz
Of Cuticura Soap and a box Of Cuticura
Ointment. In less than week the itching
ceased and the eczema began TO get well.
Before I had used two boxes Of Cuticura
Ointment and the Cuficura Soap was
healed Csisned) Mrs. Chas. Bowman.
June 80. 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with S2-p. sh1n Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cutieura, Dept. T, Bos-
ton." Sold throughout the world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
RUBLE NOTES BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT IN WEST

r. s, Ruble. assistant general passenger
agent OF the Union Pacific. with head
quarters IN Denver. Is IN town with the
assertion that all through the mountain
sections there has been decided inn
provement On general business since the
first OF the year. Said Mr.. Rnble:
Trade in all lines has picked up won.
derfuily since the beginning OF the year
and everywhere there 10 a feeling OF con-
fidence restored. We are looking for
many tourists during the coming season
end anticipate thai during the holding Of
the Pacific coast expositions great
niany people, either going or conning
will stop over IN Colorado" 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
.SAENGERFEST CLUB
is NOW ORGANIZED
German-Americans Here Prepare to
Handle Meeting Of the saenger-
bund Here Next Summer.
MANY SINGERS ARE COMING

At the club rooms Of the Omaha Musk
verein. Seventeenth and Cass streets,
Wednesday night a large number OF the
musically inclined GerIman-Americans Of
Omaha met and organized the Omaha
Saengerfest association. having for its
principal purpose the management OF the
Saengerbund OF the Northwest that will
hold it's meeting here during the coming
summer. Officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President-I,eo Hoffman,.
First Vice Presidential. u. Meyer.
Second Vice President-Theodore Sin
hold
Secretary-val ]. Peter.
TreasuFer-E. H. Nellie.
Secretary Peter was given authority to
name his assistant. and the two officers.
together with the others elected. are en-
powered to name an executive commit
tee Of thirty persons 10 aid in carrying
on the work incident TO the holding Of
the meeting that is expected TO bring
anywhere from 5000 to 5000 people to
the city during the week of saengerfest.
VIII Increase Membership.
Stops were taken 20 Immediately in-
crease the membership of all the local
ohbAht SoNi1NiNo ~ OhNNA NhNNN %
chorus of not less than leo voices may
be secured TO take part in the concerts
that will be given. Prof. Theodore Rud
Reese was elected musical director, and
he announced that in the near future, as
soon as he can get the singers together,
practice will begin. In the meantime he
will be anxious to get singers, and those,
both men and women. who desire TO join
the chorus are requested TO communicate
with him. His telephone is Harvey All,
Chorus rehearsals will be at the Verein
headquarters, Seventeenth and Cass
streets, where. during the last few
months. several thousand dollars have
been expended in charging and refitting
and refurnishing the auditorium.
The newly organized saengerfest asso-
citation Is to become permanent musical
institution Of the city. II is incorporated
under the laws OF the state and will de-
vote It's energies to building up music
locally. bringing musical attractions to
the city and fostering movements both
in the city and in the state.
During the meeting numerous let
ters were read from musical organi-
zatiohs all over tho west and central
west. all pIedging support to the saenger-
fest TO be held the coming summer and
all indicating that the attendance viii be
large.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Is Arrested Here
for Coloring Oleo

Charged with failure TO play the spe-
eiai government tax required on oleo-
margarine, George w. Gilmore has been
taken into. custody by local federal Of
ficers. Gilmore, who was indicted jn st.
Louis. was arrested at the home OF his
daughter. itio North Eighteenth street.
Gilmore, with. Raymond A. and George
Martens, was engaged IN wholesale dis
tribution OF oleomargerine In 81. Louis.
lie had taken out a license for blending,
but not for coloring. and the substance
he sold was found TO be coiored. The
Martens were also Indicted on the charge
and II Is believed that Gilmore was
merely a foil for them,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Keep Uric Acid
Out of Joints
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Eat Less Meat and Take

-. Rheumatism is easier 70 avoid than to
cure, states a well-known authority. We
are advised TO dress warmly; keep the
feet dry; avoid exposure; eat less meat.
but drink plenty of good water.
Rheumatism Is direct result OF eating
too much meat and other rich foods
that produce uric acid which Is absorbed
into the blood 1t is the function of the
akidneys to filter this acid from the blood
and cast It cut in the urine; the pores of
the skin are also a means Of freeing the
blood Of this impuFity. In damp and
chilly cold weather the skin pores are
closed thus forcing the kidneys to do
double work. they become weak and
sluggish and fail 10 eliminate the uric
acid which keeps accommodating and cir
oulating through the system. eventually
settling In the Joints and muscles.
causing stiffness. soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge OF rheumatism get
from any pharmacy about four ounces
OF Jad Salts; put tablespoonful IN a
glass Of water and drink before break
fast each morning for week. This Is
said TO eliminate uric acid by stimdla-
ting the kidneys to normal action. thus
Kidding the blood Of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive harmless and
Is made from the acid OF grapes and
lemon juice. combined with lithia ana
Is used with excellent results by thou
sands OF folks who are spbj>st to rheu-
matism. Here you have pleasant.
effervescent llthia-.sater drink which
heirs overcome uric acid and Is bene-
fetal N xrour kldnntra - wall A dxror-
tisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
COST OF RUNNING
SCHOOLS IS LESS
Total Expenditures in 1914 Under
1918 Despite Increases in Pay
Of Teachers and Janitors.
IN THE ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report Of the financial af-
fairs OF the Board OF Education shows
total expenditures for 1914 less than for
1913 despite the fact that some salaries
OF teachers advanced under the auto
matte system In vogue which affords a
continuous progress,
The total expenditures for 1914 were
s9sI.6TL04, as against $685. ss.7G in 1913. The
teachers last year received in aggregate
salaries OF ,57s,G4si in 1919 i5t2.lOass
The increase is partly due TO additional
teachers 10 meet enlarged requirements,
but also 20 the permanent system by
which salaries automatically increase
with the teachers Advancement. FOR ex-
ample, the pay OF teachers In the ele-
mentary schools runs az follows
Grade teacher without accredited ex-
perience. $500 for the first year; $3.50 for
the second year: 500, third year; $50,
fourth year; $500. fifth year: $3.50, sixth
year; $500. seventh year; $3.50, eighth
year; 1900 thereafter. And the system
applies also to other instructors. SO that
"a larger budget for teachers salaries Is
not necessarily an indication OF money
III spent
Liquor licenses for 1919 brought in
$4,000. as asainst $3.50 in sight for 1915,
simply because OF decrease In the num-
Der OF saloons from 27p to $50. Zach
saloon pays 1900 year toward the edu.
cation Of your boy and girl
Some shifts Both ways.
The total tax collections amounted last
year 10 s662bs2.4. Fuel last year cost only
s24.lle. as against sss.421 for 1913; i'm
provements" s27.oeS. as against 80. Sis.
Janitors pay nets a relative increase,
while that Of office and clerical hire Is
slightly less than IN 1913 There is a fall
ing off in police court fines. explained by
Judge Foster as due 10 numerous ap-
peals; possibly. remissions also may cut
some figure.
The state apportionment was tto.s7S25
OfffciaI Statement.
These are the larger items OF incomes.
Here is Secretary Bourke's official state
ment Of general fund expenditures for
1914:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Stops Headache,
Pain, Neuralgia

You can clear your head and relieve
dull. splitting or violent throbbing
headache in a moment with a DIR.
James Headache Powder. This old-time
headache relief acts almost magicaily.
send someone to the drug store now
for a dime package ana a few moments
after you take a powder you will won
der what became of the headache, neu-
ralgia and pain. Stop suffering-it,s
needless. Be sure you get what you ask
for--Advertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08

John II. Tebbins. one of the four original
free delivery mail carriers IN Omaha. lie
celebrating his seventy-fifth birthday to-
day by carrying his regular mail
route Ia the' federal building and the
buildings just across Sixteenth street.
TebbIns has been mail carrier in Omaha
for forty-two years and is the oldest
carrier IN point OF service.
lie has never been off duty on account
Of sickness. his only vacations having
been the annual events, and one leave Of
absence, resulting from an injury he re-
ceived when on duty. He served three
years in the union army during the civil
war and marched with Sherman to the
sea, in addition TO participation in several
big battles and sieges.
Mr.. Tebbins is still hale ana hearty and
expects TO continue in the service OF
Uncle Sam for several more years. He
lives at SCI South Twenty-eighth street
with his wife, who Is just one year
younger than he. and four children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
DAVIS TRIES TO ENI0lN
CHATTEL LOAN AGENCY

Luther n Davis. who borrowed 500 Of
. chattel loan firm and who asserts that
he IL being annoyed BY claims that he
stiu owes So. although he has made many
payments on the loan has brought salt
In district court for an accounting and
for an Injunction preventing further per-
secution.
The Home Loan company. successor 70
the State Mortgage Loan company. and
the Kelley Mercantile company, collec-
ton firm. are defendants. The money
was originally borrowed from the state
Loan company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Bicycle Turned to
a Motorcycle in
Less Than Minute

A tiny but powerful gasoline engine
built into an extra wheel and attach
able to any bicycle in less than a min
ute is the latest gasoline achievement 10
be seen in Omaha.
local motorcycle agent had DEM
onstrator riding about town yesterday
afternoon. showing off the new wheel.
The extra wheel. when attached to a
bicycle, makes It look like chllds tri-
lcycie. The attachment weighs about
seventy pounds and Is said to cost
about $50.
According to the man riding the ma
chine yesterday, the engine is strong
enough to pull rider and wheel up al
most any hill and can attain speed OF
forty miles an hour.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
NOTED JAPANESE SURGEON
HEAD RED CROSS WORKERS

The party of Japanese Red Cross work
ers enroute 70 the war zone OF Europe
and coming direct from Japan. according
TO the advioes received by railroad Of
ficiais here. Is headed BY Dr. Zero suzuki,
said TO be one Of the most noted surgeons
OF the Mikado realms
The itinerary o. the japanese has been
changed BIT They will come in over
the Union Pacific. arriving at $40 O'Clock
this evening and twenty minutes later
will so east over the Milwaukee. travel
ing Ia private car The party consists
OF DR. suzuki. four assistants and eigh-
teen female nurses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Charles Metz Buys
Hugh Murphy Lot

A deal has just been closed by which
Charles Metz win acquire by purchase
the residence lot belonging 10 Hugh
Murphy at the northwest corner Of
Thirty-seventh street and Dewey avenue.
The amount involved is not yet disclosed.
but the property is In the center of the
West Farnam district and Immediately
opposite the handsome home built by E.
A. Cudahy ana now occupied by Mrs.
r. A. Nash.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Big Mortgage on
New Hotel Filed

mortgage securing the $4,000 loan
made by the METROPOLITAN Life Insurance
company Of New York to the manage
ment Of the Fontenelle has been filed In
the office Of Harry Pearce. register Of
deeds. The loan 10 to draw per cent
interest until 1920, after which time the
rate win be 81 until 1895. when it will
mature.
Ten thousand dollars is 10 be paid
March each year for five years. no
further payment being due until 1875
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
BY MELLIFICIA.
Thursday, January z. 1915.

- low THAT holidays
fling bobbng
with life discussing the
the Christmas festivities a
Of their
set
Al ell ofthe a
has been constantly
This miss received young
question has until successfully
Rice quiet His older brother
and
bu owing to the prominence the
her residence amongst ussoeey kngand that quite
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Entertain Rudolph CAM.

Mr.. Rudolph CAM OF Montreaux
Switzerland. who Is to make his first ap-
pearsncs in concert before Omaha
audiences this evening, was entertained
at luncheon today al the home OF Mr.
and Mira August Borglum. Mr.. CAM Is
a very old friend OF MT. and Mrs. Borg
him's. and has hosts have enjoyed the
hospitality Of his home in Switzerland at
many different times.
This luncheon will be very informal.
without any ceremony whatever. Just
visit between artists OF long standing
friendship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
MUST PUT BATHING SUIT ON
SEPTEMBER MORN TO ENLIST

Would a September Morn tattoo on
the arm be sufficient cause for rejection
from the navyT' inquiries Andrew ].
Nicholson of Fremont
Lieutenant T. NJ. Upton Of the local
recruiting office replied, you are in
formed that tattoo of September Morn
would be sufficient cause for rejection
upon application for enlistment in the
navy. II you desire to enlist, would sug-
sest that you have a bathing suit added
to the design
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
STATE CRIME COMMISSION
MAKES REPORT TO GOVERNOR

Aemhers Of the State Crime commission
appointed by Governor Morehead 10 in
Nestlgate crime conditions IN the state
and make suggestions for Improvements
Ia penal remedies. were Al Llncoln
Wednesday. whore they put the mai
touches ON their report and give Il to the
eovernor.
Inc members who met In Lincoln were,
District Judge Sutton and DR.. D r. 5en-
kina Of Omaha, and judge Lincoln Frost
Rev Or Leayilt and }. r. Miller OF
Lincoln.
District Judge sutton declined 10 give
any hint a. 70 The nature OF the report
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Holiday Visitors Returning.

Mas Catherine Sanders. who spent the
holidays with her mother. Mrs T. u.
Sanders. left Tuesday for Washington.
ID. G., where she will resume her studies
at Martha Washington seminary.
Mrs. NJ. J. Merritt or Evansviile. Ind.
who has spent the last two weeks as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs John Merritt.
has returned 10 her home.
Mrs. Herbert French, who has hesn q
gusst At the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac congdon. win leave this
evening FOR hor home IN Louisville, Ky.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
Rub Rheumatic
Aching Joints
And Stop Pain

H"Shee1m - pAAn oni9.
Not one case In fifty requires internai
treatment. Stop drusging, Rub aooth-
ms. penetrating "st jacobs OH" right
into your sore, stiff. aching joints. and
relief comes instantly st jacobs on"
u harmless rheumatism liniment
WHICH never disappoints and can not
burn the skin.
Timber up. Quit oomplaininsi Get a
small trial bottle Of old. honest "st
Jacobs oi" At any drug store. and m
Just moment you'n be free from rhsu-
matte pain. soreness and stiffness Don't
suffer- Relief awaits you. 81 Jacobs
on Il lust ~ good Tor sclauca. neural
"a iamoaso. backacha sprainA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
F0STER-MADDEN CONTEST
IS TO BE HEARD TODAY

Hearing Of the 1lection contest brought
b. r. ,. Madden against Charles FOSTER.
police Judge will come before County
Judge cFawford today on a point
raised BY Foster arising from the writ
ing OF a date 1914 instead 81 iaS on a
legal paper. should this point be over
ruled by the court. counting % TIE MI
lots Is exnestnd to 10 begun at oaos.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-08
To Attend wedding

hrs. Joseph Greenfield left Wednesday
evening for Kansas city to attend The
wedding Of her niece. Miss Jennette
viieh. and Mr. Aaron Fiathef which viii
e celebrated ~ the Baltimore hotel Fri
asy evening. Rabbi II. Jonas win Of
ficiate