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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
FRENCH CRUISER
TAKES GERMANS
FROM U. S. SHIPS
Vessels Flying American Flag Are
Stopped and Searched and
Number Of Teutons
Removed.
COMO AND CAROLINA ONES
Washington Holds Men Arrested
Are Immune from Being Mo-
Tested on High Seas.
0 OFFICIAL ADv1CEs YET

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. a.
The Porto Rico liner Caomo- was
stopped this morning by the French
cruiser Des Cartes, which took four
German firemen from the merchant
man on board the warship. The
search lasted from 2 to $3.50 o'clock,
the officers, the crew and the entire
list of passengers being examined.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Two Ameri-
can vessels we're stopped and
searched by French cruiser. accord
ing to a cablegram from San Juan,
received today by the New York &
Porto Rico line, stating that their
vessels Caomo and Carolina had been
held up and searched.
American ships stopped.
The steamers were stopped by signal
from the cruiser. officials here said, and
neither of the vessels was fired on.
II was not thought probable the line
would make a protest to Washington as
the matter was not considered serious.
Schaade, the steward taken from the
Carolina, has been in the lines employ
six years and lives in Brooklyn.
Immune from Arrest.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA German sea-
man aboard an American vessel on the
high seas is immune from arrest by Ger
many's enemies in the view of the State
department unless it can be shown that
he is an active member Of German naval
or military forces.
Department of state made this clear to-
day In commenting informally on news
dispatches that five Germans had teen
removed forcibly from the American
merchantmen Coamo and Caro- ina ty
the French cruiser Descartes. II was said
the captured men, provided they were
not units In the German fighting forces
were as much entitled to American pro-
lection as they would have been or
American soil.
The department tonight had no offisia
advices on the seizures and until such
advice is received no action viii be taken
1t was pointed out by officials. however
that the United States was on record as
asserting in positive terms the immunity
Of persons OF whatever nationality aboarc
American ships. This position was taksr
as recently as November. 1914, in a sue
cessful protest against the action Of 6
French cruiser in forcibly removinl
August Pipenbrink. a German, from the
american steamer Windbor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Ford viii Try to Take Party
Through Germany by Railroad

NEW YORK. Dec. "A wireless mes
sage from the steamer Oscar II, signed
and prepaid by Henry Ford. was received
here today. The message gave sum
mary OF speech delivered on board last
night by Judge Ben b. Lindsey OF Den
yer. In which he declared that the spirit
OF live would be more effective in inter
national politics than military force.
Tentative plans for the itinerary and
preliminary procedure OF Henry Ford $
party Of peace advocates were announced
today.
At Christiana, Norway. the party win
remain three days, and Norwegian dele
gates win be selected by the expedition
OF sending out invitations broadcast, as
was done in the United states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Briton Becomes American Citizen
So that His Wife May HaUe Ballot

SAN FRANCISCO Cal, Dec. s.-Bnrs.
Ethel Coope Mckenzie. born in Califor-
mia, whose. right Of suffrage was taken
from her by the supreme court OF the
United States on the ground that as the
wife Of a British citizen. Gorcon Nc
Kenzie (knOwn professionally as a sin
ger by the name OF Mckenzie GordOn). Il
to have the vote after all.
Gordon Mckenzie. It Is announced
today. will. for his wife's sake. renounce
his British citizenship and take out
papers leading to his becoming a citizen
OF the United States of America.
Mrs. McKenzies fight for the right
OF suffrage forms an interesting chapter
In the legal annals Of the United States.
She contended that as American-born.
she was entitled u the vote. The courts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

ject, she was not. She carried her fight
to the courts OF last resort, the supreme
court OF the United States, which this
week ruled that her citizenship went with
that OF her husband. The case acquired
added importance in that 1t was looked
upon as q test case.
II have decided "a. give my wife citi-
zenship." sad the singer yesterday. Il.
British subject, will give her something
that your highest courts could not give
her"
Mrs. Mckenzie has been an ardent suf-
frage worker IN California II am afraid
this has been rather hard on my hus-
band" she said Il kept him back from
being an American citizen because !
! wanted 70 make a test case out Of this"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

A special train will be dispatched TO
Stockholm to recruit and transpoit
Swedish delegates.
Lcaying Scandinavia, the party pur-
poses going direct to The Hague by rail.
provided Mr.. Ford cen obtain permission
TO pass throush Germany. He will agree
to a nonstop trip II the Germans win only
grant permission to traverse the country.
Al The Hague. Dutch. Spanish ~ d
Swiss members are expected TO J in { ie
party, and with their arrival permanent
ore Rnization will be attempted
After stormy start. which caused
much delay, the Oscar II was making
good progress today. though Il probably
will be four days late reso ing Car s.
tiania.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
South Side Saloon --,-.
Man Shot by Bandit
Who Holds Him Up

Charles Carlson, saloon man at 1929
Missouri avenue. South Side. was shot
through the shoulder by a bandit last
night at 6:10 o'clock when he resisted the
mans efforts to take away his money.
The robber had his hands on the money
in tse till when Carlson seized revolver
within reach and tried to fire It. Though
loaded. the gun would not discharge and
while Carlson was swapping the trigger,
the robber sent a bullet through his
shoulder and fled. The police found the
money scattered over the saloon.
Carlson was hurried to South Omaha
hospital, where his condition Is serious
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Casselton Bank
Broken from Inside

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-Comptroller
Williams issued a statement today de-
claring the closed First National bank
Of Casselton. N. D., was broken from
the inside"
''The defalcations OF it's president and
cashier" said the comptroller's state
ment. exceeded its total capital and sur
plus"
The case. he said. was an argument In
favor OF his proposal to require national
bank officers to give surety bonds. The
bank had a capital of $4,000. The presi-
dent and cashier are under arrest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
MRS. JOY MORTON
DIES AT CHICAGO
Former Omaha Woman Who Spent
Her Childhood in Omaha
Finally Answers Call.
FUNERAL HERE ON SATURDAY

Mrs. Carrie B. Morton, wife of Joy
Morton, died at her home in Lisle, o
suburb Of Chicago, at II o'clock
Thursday morning. She had been
an invalid for number Of years.
The immediate cause of death was
acute nephritis.
Mrs. Morton was a daughter OF
the late Judge George B. Lake, an
Omaha pioneer who came here in
1855 and held high positions, includ-
ing that of chief justice Of the su-
preme court of Nebraska. She grew
up in Omaha and was a member OF
the first class graduated from
Brownell Hall.
She was married to JOY Morton. sor
of ]. Sterling Morton. in Omaha, Septem'
Der %, 1880. Mr.. Morton's important bus
mess interests took them to live in Chi
cago. Mr.. Morton is a director and Of
ficer in numerous corporations and rail
roads.
Has Two Children.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Morton il
survived by two children. Mrs. JOSEPH
M. Cudahy Of Chicago. and Sterling Nor
ton. who has charge of the interests o
his fathers firm in Kansas City.
She is also survived by two brothers
DIR. Frederick B. Lake. 22U Dodge street
Omaha; and George E. Lake OF San Diego
Cal. A sister. Mrs. C. l. Deuel. Of Omaha
died about five years ago.
Mrs. Morton was woman OF Wild
interests and actively engaged in charit
able work and the intellectual pursulu
of women as far as her invalided con
dition would permit
! The body will be brought to Omaha an
! funeral services will be held in Trinit!
/ cathedral. Eighteenth street and Capit9
avenue. Saturday at IL o'clock noon. In
terment will be made in Prospect Hi
cemetery beside the body OF her father
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Mann Has Another
Talk With Wilson

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-President VIII
son and Representative Mann, republican
leader OF the house, conferred on pre-
paredness today, the president expecting
that as a result republican representa-
tlves will have clearer idea OF the ad-
ministration defense plan.
Mr. Mann was assured, II was said at
the White House. that there was no par
tisanship in the administrations program.
The republican leader agreed with the
president that the army and navy should
be strengthened. but reserved the right
TO oppose certain items in the plans out
lined by Secretaries Garrison and Daniels
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Given Three Months
For Insulting Kaiser

BERLIN CVia London). Dec. "a %
year-old Englishman named George Mar
cussen. who Is interned at Ruhleben. was
sentenced to three months in prison for
insulting Emperor William.
Marcussen in conversation with, an
other prisoner applied an apithet to the
emperor which was overheard by a
sentry. who reported the fact TO the
authorities.
As Marcussen had been in jail for five
months prelim nary to his trial, the sem
tence of three months is thus considered
10 have been served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
BRITISH FORCES
IN The BALKANS
RETREAT TWICE
London Officially Announces Two
Successive Retirements of
English Troops Before
Bulgarians.
WITHDRAW IN THE DARKNESS
Statement Says Report as to Losses
Suffered Have Not Yet Been
Received.
FOE IN SUPERIOR NUMBERS

LONDON, Dec. 9.--Two successive
retirements by the British forces In
the Balkans we're officially an
nounced tonight. On December Z
troops were withdrawn to a new line
and on December they retired to
another line.
The official statement was as fol-
lows:
ION December 6 the Bulgarians,
after a heavy bombardment, at
tackled our troops west of Lake
Doiran. Our advanced trenches were
entered by small parties of Bull
garians, who we're Immediately
driven out with the bayonet.
"On. the morning of December the
Bulgarians attacked again and by weight
of superior numbers drove our troops
out of their positions. Under cover OF
darkness the troops were withdrawn to
new line. Reports as TO our losses have
not yet been received.
Fall BACK Again.
son December 8. the British troops suc-
cessfully repulsed all attacks and IN Tire
evening they were withdrawn 20 new
! position in order to conform with the
general alignment"
/ A dispatch to Reuters Telegram COM
pany from British headquarters In
Macedonia, sent under date Of December
8 says:
THE Bulgarian attacks during the last
two or three days have been more serious
! than were originally reported. The Bull
garians show constantly increasing
strength and seem to be well supplied
with artillery, which keeps up a constant
gre
| Like the Germans. the Bulgarians
deluge their objective with shell fire be-
fore attacking with infantry.
"Since Sunday the British lines have
engaged the principal share OF their at
tention and before the superior strength
OF the enemy our outposts are gradually
falling back to the main positions. Some
1Aand-to-hand fightips -has-eccnrred.. s.e-
Is Y g Ah2ioGs to Meet Greeks.
THE few Bulgarian prisoners taken
declare they have no wish to fight
against the entente allies. but are anxious
to meet the Greeks and wipe out old
scores.
"As the lines of the entente allies con-
tract upon the Greek frontier the prob
lem OF the attitude OF the Greek gov
eminent becomes more and more acute
THE French withdrawal to Demir
Kapu was almost orderly. They brought
away even their stores OF hay and for
age
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Straus Is Chosen
To Succeed Mccall

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. s.-oscar C.
straus of New York, former United
States ambassador to. Turkey and pro-
gressive candidate for governor in 1912.
was named by Governor Whitman today
as member and chairman OF the Down
State Public Service commission to sue
ceed Edward e. Mccall. who was removed
from office on Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Wilson Calls Upon
Secretary Daniels

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-Instead OF
waiting for Secretary Daniels to visit him
at the White House for a conference con-
cerning the building OF two new battle
ships, authorized by congress. President
Wilson today strilled over. to the state.
war and navy building through a furry
of snow and entered the secretary's of
flee unannounced.
There was a ten-minute sensation
throughout the building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Bandits Rob Bank
At st. Paul, MINI

ST. PAUL. MINI. Dec 9-Automobile
bandits late this afternoon entered the
Western State bank. held up three bank
employees and escaped with about $500
In currencvy. Pursued by police in a
motor car they escaped and were lost
sight of in Minneapolis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
NEW POWDER PLANT
TOWN is DESTROYED
Hopewell, Va, Wiped Out by Flames
but They Spend Their Force Be-
fore Reaching Mill.
BLAZE STARTS IN RESTAURANT
tFrom a staff Correspondent

tIcrom n staff Correspondent
PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. o.
Hopewell. Va, the boom town OF
$4,000 founded by the Dupont
Powder company, virtually was de-
stroyed by fire late today. AT 8 p. m.
the flames still were uncontrolled.
but 1t was said there was little left
tu burn In the town and the COM
pany's powder mill some distance
away was not believed to be in
danger. The blaze started in a
restaurant.
swept by Fire.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. e-Hopewell, the
Dupont Powder company's boom town OF
25 900 inhabitants, was swept late today
by flames which threatened it's destruc-
ton. ire-fighting apparatus from Peters
burg and Richmond. rushed by special
train to the scene, apparently failed 10
check the conflagrstion.
State troops were dispatched to th'
burning town from Petersburg and a rio
cali issued here calling the local troops
under arms In their armories. Telegraph
wires TO Hopewell failed and teiephon,
appeals for aid said that rioting hat
started and the situation was a desperate
one.
| The great powder plant of the Dupon
company, located outside the town, ha,
; not been reached by the flames at 4;so y
/ m. -Four hotels and other buildings 4
Hopewell were reported to have bee
burned at that hour. Nearly all tn
structures are OF flimsy character. hAvin
fbeep erected within the last year 10 hous
WORKERS at the powder plant.
Plant in Danger.
WILMINGTON. Del. Dec. s--officisl
OF the Dupont Powder company her
were Informed by telephone at $3.50 p. n
tat there was some danger TO the pow
der plant from the fire at Hopewell A
that time the business part OF Hopewe
had been destroyed and a thlrty-mIl
wind was blowing toward the plant. Sui
seduently wire communication with Hop,
well was cut off.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Grey and Kitchener
Make Trip to Paris

LONDON. Dec. s.-sir Edward Grey.
the secretary for foreign affairs, and
Field Marshal Earl Kitchener. the sec
retary for war. went to Paris yesterday
to confer with the French government.
Il was officially announced this after
noon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

PARIS. Dec. ain the Champagne dis
trict French artillery has caused the ex-
plosion of a German depot OF munitions
at point near st. souplet. according 10
announcement made this afternoon by
the French war office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Nee. s.-The
democratic state committee at a meeting
here today adopted a resolution endors-
ing the administration OF President Will
son and expressing belief that he should
be renominated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

when you're ready TO sen your machin'
You Win find oompetitton a. keen,
Thy the Classified way.
You viii find tt win pay.
Place the Ad where Il viii be seen.
xOuu find many people there are
Wh9 are wanting TO buy = ased car,
Use The Bee want Ad way,
50 try one today.
IT'S the best way. youu fina, By far
Used automobiles are In greater
demand than usual. II your car is
for sale. write a good ad. giving a
full description and the price.
Telephone Tyler 1000 now and
PUT 1T IN THE OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
Reply 10 Socialist Question.

The address of DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg. which has been awaited with
extraordinary interest. was made in re-
sponse TO the socialistic Interpolation;
rs the Imperial chancellor ready to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Friday:
- For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Probably rain or snow; no important
change in temperature.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10
HOLLWEG SAYS
GERMANY ISN'T
SEEKING PEACE
Chancellor Says Germany Cannot Be
Charged with Continuing the
War for Purpose Of
Further Conquest.
ANSWER TO SOCIALIST QUERY
DR.. Scheidemann Says Germany May
Gain Glory by Being First to
Speak of Peace.
TIME HERE TO NAME CONDITIONS

hONbVaNs ttOs BIT. NOu DSlu-
mann Hollweg said that all reports
that Germany was seeking peace in
Switzerland. Holland, Sweden or
elsewhere we're foolish legends, says
the Amsterdam correspondent OF
the Exchange Telegraph company.
He asserted the entente powers
were spreading these reports in or
der to cover their military failures
and make the world believe Germany
was about done for"
BERLIN, Dec. s-(By Wireless td Say
Vile. )--After Chancellor Won BethmAnn-
Hollweg had made his reply to the
Socialist Interpolation regarding peace
today, the other parties made a Joint
declaration approving the chancellor's
utterances and endorsing the view that
In the conditions of peace made after
the war there must be guarantees for
Germany's safety, even II this implies
annexation Of territory"
After action regarding peace terms had
been taken a tumultuous scene In the
chamber was brought on by a misunder-
! standing In regard TO the order OF busi-
ness This. however was soon adjusted.
Then Herr Landsberg. a socialist mem
ber. made a protest against French and
British Misrepresentation In the present
situation lie added. amid enthusiastic
applause
every German OF every Glass; oesin-
ming with the workingman. is resolved
mat whoever dares attempt TO eut even
the smallest slice from the to1y Oh She
German empire VIII meet with general
German res stance until 1t Is taken out
OF his hands
Herr Lanoshers declared that he and
MS party were Violently opposed to any
French intention to annex Alsace and
Lorraine.
Several times during the ehancellor's
speech pr' Kari Lieokneeht' the socialist
leader attempted TO interrupt MIN. Dr.
lAeohheeht maue mouon TO hoio a
session OF the heicnstas tomorrow ouG
: ms moLion. was Notso aowh-onanirnonsiy,
Au pa.ss Or tpe e.AfhDsr were CROWDED
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE SUNK THEIR SHIP-Captain
Pero Massardo of the Ancons and Chief Engineer Carlo
Lomberti ready for the marine investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

1915. 1914 1913 1912.
Lowest yesterday ....... 2S rs 8 IA
Mean temperature....... "a "a 3S 80
Precipitation ...--........ 90 .05 90 90
Temperature anu precipitation denar
tures from the normal:
Normal Temperature. Ee........... N
Excess for the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. I
Total deficiency since March 1........ 81
Normal precipitation ........... a inch
Deficiency for the day........ "a Inch
Total rainfall since March l. 267 ~ Inches
Deficiency since March L.. i6 inchee
Deficiency for cor. period, 1914. 3.67 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1918. SOS Inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-10

The Su.a lay Bee is the only
Omaha newspaper that
gives its readers four big
PAGES of colored comics.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-12

no one win stop to inquire whether
she Is 80 or SO.
The very short skirt now in vogue
Is not for the woman of 40. Neither
are the very fancy shoes II she has
stout ankles. She may not have her
gowns cut too low nor wear her col
lars too high. Moderation must be
her watchword.
would, however. advise that as
. woman grows older she should
wear more elegant clothes. II one
can have but one gown, let that be
'cf the best material one can buy
and made by the best dressmaker
possible. Youth excuses many things,
but the middle-aged woman is sup
posed to have the knowledge that
comes from experience. She is the
answer TO the question. She tells
II the promise Of her youth has been
kept.
She is the wonderful golden day
Of the autumn--soft. suave. enticing
--cr the cold, disagreeable time
rhich only presages the nipping,
shivering. uncomfortable winter to
come.
Youwil be one or the other.
"Which?"
ftfests with you.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-12
IS VOICE
FOR HUBBY
Russian Woman Is In
terpreter in War
Purchases

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Nov. Ia
Mrs. Nicolai Rjabouchinski has come
here to be the mouthpiece and ears
OF her husband, and as such will
purchase $4,000. 900, worth Of ma
chinery for munitions plants, and
also large quantities Of arms for
Russia. Her husband and brother
in-law. representing the Bourse At
Moscow, can talk no English and
virtually all arrangements for the
immense deal must be made In the
American tongue. They feared to
trust the task of interpreting to any
one but a person close In their con-
fdence Mrs. Riabouchinski learned
English at college She comes from
cne OF the old. wealthy families of
Moscow. Her husband was for years
editor Of the Morning Of Russia,
the greatest Moscow newspaper.
Her brother.in-law Is head Of the
Bourse.
Russia has just commenced to
fight" she confided. THE men OF
money are giving fortunes to aid in
the early securing Of munitions. We
think the war is long ways from
finished. IL We met with reverses
il was not because our men lacked
bravery. Our country has suffered
much and our young men and many
OF our older ones are freely laying
down their lives. We women yearn
for a chance to do our small part.
Therefore. welcomed the oppor-
tunity 10 make this trip for my
country"