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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
The +. l., +, Club

For president of the Foolish -Like-a-Fox
Club we take pleasure in nominating
Colonel George T. Stallings.
Stallings has convinced the Braves this
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Battling Nelson at II Apain

HAVANA, Cuba, March q Jess Willard
and JACK Johnson matched to night for the
this city on Sunday. April 4, made their first
appearance IN the ring here together when
nelly. OF Indianapolis. in Bats hrst Gght in
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Miltse Tnkes ManageriaI JOb

NEW YORK. March %. = George 80 W.
better known as Hooks, for years ~ ssslsl
of the Giants pitching stan, today lOoa saa sss
or the Jersey city international Leas4'
lie was named manager yesterday
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FennsyINanlanS Who made the lower dIvI-
sons include Mrs. T. r. Palmer and Mrs
Ernest r. Behrend of Erie Miss Florence
Croft and Mrs. w. ]. Langenheim, OF Pitts
burgh Mrs. c 2. Holllnssworth, OF Green's
burg Mrs. William West, of Huntington
VALLEY: Mrs H. G.. Smith, of North Hills;
Mrs. William Seyfert, of Reading: Mrs. j. p.
Williamson, Of Wyoming Valley; Mrs. W. j.
Foss, of Merton, and Mrs Il. V. Murphy, OF
Langdowne.
Miss Marion Cresswell. OF Riverton, quail
fed for the second division.
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PolIet, French Boxer, killed

PARIS, March 23-rhe latest French boxer
20 succumb in the war was Antoine Poliet
Mario broke his leg In a bayonet charge. ri
Miehaud has received severe injuries
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Dundee Beats AzevedO

MEMPHIS Tenn. March 23.--JOhnny Dun
dee, Of New York. was awarded a decision
eght.round bout here last night The men
are llEntweights.
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Graef Goes Into First Place

Although not playing up to his usual form,
anthony Graef last night clinched first place
feating William RhOades, rs to 81 Graef ap-
9eared TO be nervous and seemed 10 lack con
hdence in himself and had Rhoades shown
anything like form the result might have been
Inherent. Tonight Wartman and Carroll meet.
Other Sports on Page IA
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But There's Still Time

Although the season is only three weeks
away, Colonel Ebbets has so far arranged
for only seven opening day dedications
Is the Colonel harassed by the Feds,
by the war or is he merely biding the
psychological moment?
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PILLS TO PLAY CUBS
ATTAMPA; PITCHERS
IN THOROUGH TRYOUT
Moran in Quandary Over
Necessity of Cutting
Loose Valuable Men-De-
maree, Oeschger and Tin
cup Groomed for Work.

Yesterdays Baseball Results
Brooklyn, a. Athletic Scrubs, 6.
Boston, 13; Atlanta, 5.
Chicago. 10; Portland, g.
Cleveland, s; Waco, 4.
Washington, 8 Virginia, I.
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Kid Broad Wins Another

Kid Broad of Philadelphia outpointed
Charley Weber at the Military A. c. last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23

We have never seen the operations or
the devastating effects of a i2-centimetre
gun, but we have seen a ball player cut
in with dumb play between Stalllngs
and Evers. and the detonaton which fol-
lowed is all we care to hear in the way
of high explosives. There are some limits
that are sufficient unto the day.
II Willard wins. the business of White
Hoping passes onto the mists. Three
cheers for Willard
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Level of Live Stock
Prices is Reduced

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3l.-Although the
European war has enormously increased
the volume Of food products exported by
the United states in the last few months.
the level Of prices OF meat animals in
this country has declined as compared
with prices a year ago.
An official tabulation of prices issued
today by the Department Of Agriculture
showed that on November Is the average
price OF meat animals, including hogs,
cattle, sheep and chickens, was $3.50 per
hundred pounds, a decrease of Just IA
cents per hundred below tho prices which
prevailed November Is last year
The list showed that during the month
October Is to November IS. 1914, the prices
paid producers for meat animals de-
creased 40 per cent, against an average
decline for the same period for the last
four years OF per cent
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
JAPANESE TROOPS
NOT ON WAY WEST
Toxic Denies Report that Army Has
Started for Europe by Way
of Siberia.
NOT APPROACHED ON SUBJECT
France and Russia Are Said TO he
Favorable 10 the Project, but
England Hesitates to
Ask for Help.

TOXIC, Dec. Sl.-In it's denial Of reports
that Japanese troops had been landed at
Vladivostok or any other place. en- route
TO Europe, the foreign office included
this statement:
Japan has not been approached by
Great Britain or any other country to
send an army to Europe"
It is learned from other sources here
that France and probably Russia are
favorable to the project of sending
japanese troops TO Europe, but that
England hesltates TO ask for Japans
help. The financial phase OF the matter.
It is stated, could be arranged. but the
economic and political questions involved
are difficult.
Meantime. frequent meetings are called
in Toxic by partisans of the project to
awaken public enthusiasm In this direc-
tion and there is an active discussion in
the newspapers supporting the plan to
dispatch volunteers.
1t is stated that the assistance OF
Count Okuma, the premier. has been
solicited by supporters OF the project.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
SENATORS APPROVE
THE LITERACY TEST
Upper Chamber Refuses to Strike
Mooted Clause from Immi-
grafton Measure.
VOTE FoRTY-SEvEN TO TWELVE
Anti-MOrmOn Amendment to Bill
Adopted OverwhelmingIy, Hughes
and Utah Members Only
Ones Against II.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-By a vote of
to II. the senate today refused to
strike from the immigrat II bill the
literacy test for admission of aliens.
Senator Reed then proposed an amend
ment to exclude "all aliens not OF the
Caucasian race"
Senator Reeds amendment Immediately
aroused considerable opposition. Chair
man Smith of the immigration committee
said he did not think it should be passed
as it aimed at exclusion. while the spirit
of the bill was only restrictive. Senator
Lodge declared that the amendment
would exclude some persons not of the
Caucasian race who make good citizens.
The latter was defeated by a vote of
40 to 10.
Heated discussion was aroused when
Senator Reed Offered further amend
ment to substitute in the exclusion pro-
vision for the words those who admit
their belief in the practices of polyg-
amy" the words those who believe in,
advocate or practice pOlygamy."
Senator Smoot of Utah recounted to the
senate the original action of the Mormon
church in forbidding plural marriage
since 1890, recalling alos the declaration
Of President Joseph T.. Smith in 1894 and
denounced the amendment as an ill-timed
reflection upon the Mormon people.
The amendment TO the polygmany sec
tion was adopted by overwhelming vote.
Senators SmoOt and Sutherland of Utah
and Hughes OF New Jersey voted against
it. Senator Hughes said he did not be-
lievef fny religious belief should be made
tesl for admission to this country
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Moraht Thinks Russ
Will Soon Evacuate
the Polish Capital

BERLIN Via The Hague ana London),
Dec. 3l.-MajOr Moraht the military ex-
pert. discussing in the Tageblatt the east
ern war situation, says:
"All military authoritieE arc agreed
that the Polish capital must soon be
evacuated. Its value as a fortress. as IS
well known. is slight but the strongly
fortified position In front OF the forts. II
must he expected will be well defended.
Nevertheless it would require strong
forces to hold them.
1T appears, moreover, as IL the Rus
sian general staff attaches greater i'm
portance In bringing its main forces un-
broken behind the Vistula rather than
develop the full strength west thereof
However the plans OF the Russian staff
are unknown. and hence it Is not impos-
sible that II still intends holding the re-
gion west OF the Vlstula, with political
prestige as the factor. despite the dangers
attending such a plan.
AT any rate, the raid Of the Russians
north OF the Polica will settle the fate
of the army operating In Galicia-"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
FRENCH MEASURE
ADVANCE BY YARDS
Report of War office Reads Much
Like the Account of Foot
Pill Game.
HOUSE TO HOUSE FIGHTING
One village In AlsRce Held Half by
German Troops and Half by
French Troops - More
Artillery Exchangcs.

PARIS. Dec. 31.--The French official
announcement given ont in Paris this
afternoon relates a continuance OF ar
tillery exchanges with the enemy and
further advances, measured by yards. OF
French soldiers at various points on the
line OF battle. Counter attacks OF the
enemy were driven back. and in Alsace
a certain village is held half by German
and half by French troops. The fighting
here has been from house to house. and
II continues today The text of the COM
munication follows:
From the sea as far as the Aisne
yesterday passed with relative calm.
There were artillery exchanges on some
points OF the front. In Champagne. to
the west of the Alger farm. which is
north OF Silery in the section OF Rheims,
the enemy during the night blew up two
of our trenches and then delivered against
these positions an attack which our men
repulsed.
ITO the north of fMesnil-Les-Hurlusw we
occupied certain positions on the enemy's
second line OF defense In this same re-
gion. at a point to the north of the farm
of ~ Beausejour. We slso occupied some
trenches. The enemy delivered a counter
attack, but was driven back. We then
resumed the offensive and we were sue
cessful in gaining some more ground.
In the Same zone. and further to tho
east, certain German forces. which were
advancing TO deliver a counter attack
against us. we're brought under the fire
of our artillery and dispersed.
"In the Argonne and in the vicinity OF
Fontaine Madame, we exploded a mine
and occupied the resultant evacatlon; this
gave US slight advance,
Between the Meuse and the Moslle. in
the region OF the forest of Mortemart.
about 100 yards of German trenches fell
into our hands.
In the upper Alsace. French troops
have entered the village of Steinbach
and have occupied with house-to-house
fighting one half of the community"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
The Days
War NeUs

The views Of Great Britain con
cerning the detention OF American
vessels by British warships we're
made known to Ambassador Page
by Foreign Secretary Grey in Lon
don. Although the formal reply
to President Wilson's note has not
been drafted, Sir Edward Grey
outlined the position taken by
himself and his colleagues.
From the fragmentary and con
flicting official reports of the war
today two main tendencies are
observed. In the west. along the
entire front. from Alsace to the
North Sea, the allies are exerting
steady pressure and. according to
their claims, some of which have
not been disputed by Germany,
they have made slow progress al
most everywhere. In the east the
defeat OF the Austrians in Galicia
is not denied and the German
forces in Poland appear to have
found it extremely difficult to
continue their advance toward
Warsaw. Berlin states that
further progress is being made,
but Petrograd believes the Ger
man offensive has broken down.
An official communication from
Petrograd indicates that one OF
the most sanguinary battles of
the war, in proportion to the num-
bers involved, has taken place in
the Transcaucasus.
The japanese Foreign office
announces that no nation has re-
quested that Japanese army be
sent to Europe.
The Servian minister to France
is quoted in Paris as saying that
Servia is planning an invasion or
Hungary
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
PAGE HAS LONG
TALK WITH GREY
Ambassador and Foreign Minister
Have Extended Conference on
Wilson's Note.
VIEW OF CABINET is EXPLAINED
British Diplomat IL Able to Give
Opinion of Himself and Col
leagues as Developed at
Wednesdays Council.

LONDON. Dec. 31.-Walter Hines Page,
the American ambassador. held an OK
tended conversation this afternoon with
Sir Edward Grey, the British secretary
Of foreign affairs. on the subject OF Pres
ident Wilson's note of protest against
the detention OF American shipping by
British warships.
AS the note had been discussed by mem
bers of the British cabinet yesterday,
the foreign secretary was able to present
to the ambassador the combined views Of
himself and his colleagues.
The official information bureau this
afternoon gave out the following state
ment:
IAN answer to the American note will
be drawn up as soon as possible. II will
be in the same friendly spirit in which
the American note is written"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Some Activity in West Necessary to
Prevent Germans from Sending
Troops to East.
NEW FACTORS IN SITUATION
Two or Three Smaller Nations Prob
ably Will Enter the War.
RACIAL UNREST IN AUSTRIA
Roumanian Subjects of Francis
Joseph said 60 BE ut Point OF
RebeIIion-More Afr Raids
Are Probable. t'-i

LONDON, Dec. S1.-rhere are in
creasing indications in the opinion
of British observers of events on the
continent that a serious allied often
sive movement against the whole
German line in the western arena Of
the war will be postponed until such
time as larger contingents OF Lord
Kitchener's new army take the field.
The losses of the allies sustained up
to the present time In the tentative
thrusts forward here and there have
been heavy in proportion to the gains
achieved, and 1t is understood that
the various leaders unite in the opin-
ion that the sacrifices entailed by a
general advance at this time would
be too great.
The turn of events in the eastern the
ater OF hostllltles where Russia appears
10 be more than holding its own. neces-
states, nevertheless, continued hard pres
sure against the German lines in the
west to prevent them from moving any
Germans Fortify La Bassee.
I'm the west the town OF LaI3assee,
still held by the Germans, Is proving TO
be one of the hardest problems the allied
forces have to solve. The invaders have
thrown up exceptionally strong earth
works around LaBassee and have two
frmy corps quartered in the city. To take
this stronghold by direct assault would
mean a terrible loss OF life, but it's taking
is essential TO any concerted move for
ward In order to afford protection to the
communication OF the allies.
All the news reaching London from the
eastern field leads TO confirm the rout
of the forces of Austria, which now ap-
pear TO be endeavoring TO make their way
laboriously over the Carpathians.
There are Indications IN London that
the entire continental political situation.
which involves Greece, Italy. Roumania
and Portugal, is developing day by day.
Even the participation in the war of at
least some of these states soon will be-
come a reality. according to tthe view
of certain British commentators on the
situation. Among the factors contribut-
ing 10 this situation is Italys occupation
of Avlona and the reported racial unrest
in Austria-Hungary where the Rouman-
ian subjects of Emperor Francis Joseph
are said TO be on the point OF rebellion,
as well as Germans continued aggression
in Angola, the Portuguese possession in
western Africa.
More Air Raids Probable.
The German air raid on the channel
port OF Dunkirk in France gives basis
for the belief that visits of this kind Will
be more frequent from now on. 1t would
appear that the British raid on Cuxhaven
aroused in the Germans a spirit OF retail
alton England. Judging from the express
sions appearing in the newspapers. Is
just as anxious TO deliver blow for blow
In this respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Asks Stadt Musikant
for American Cities

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 31.-The creation
of the office OF official musician in the
nation. state and municipality was advo-
Gated by Peter w. Dykema, professor of
music in the University OF Wisconsin, at
the convention OF the Music Teachers
National association here today, The es-
tablishment in this country OF what Is
known in Germany as the 'Stadt Musf-
kant" Prof Dykema said, would be at
tended by benefits TO the whole people.
The American community as a whole"
he added, has realized that health and
recreation are not merely matters OF in
dividual concern, but that they have defi-
mite social and civic aspects"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Six French Sailors Make Victory
Sure by Sacrificing Themselves

PARIS, Dec. S1.-How the heroic self
sacrifice of six French bluejackets made
possible the capture Of st Georges. q
town less than two miles from Nieuport,
is described by the Mathis war CORE
spondent in Flanders. He says:
The attackers had driven the Germans
from the advance trenches, but taking
refuge in the houses in the village, the
Germans soon placed their assailants in
difficult position. The situation of a
force of Belgians isolated on strip of
land surrounded by flood became crit
ical and the artillery alone was able to
effect anything against the enemy, The
British batteries at Ramscapelle tried,
but their shells burst over the French.
six blue jackets then loaded a three
inch gun on a large punt and poled along
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01

the canal behind the village. running the
gauntlet of the German rifles AS one
was hit another took the pole and con-
tinued until he In turn fell. The sixth
man was mortally wounded as with a
last push he sent the punt to the bank
where the French advance guard was
waiting.
''The gun was quickly loaded and
few shots at 800 yards brought the houses
on top OF the Germans, who retreated
into the arms of n battalion of Belgians.
The latter completed the enemy's rout.
Meanwhile the French column tri-
umphantly took possession of tho heap
Of ruins which was formerly st. Georges
and before night the engineers had es-
tp pblished a bridge head, enabling the al
lies artillery to debouch on the right
bank of the Yser."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
NEW INDUSTRIES
LOCATE IN OMAHA
Over Three Hundred Men Given EN-
ployment by New Concerns
Which Come to City.
TWO MILLION OF CAPITAL
List Does Not Include Some Firms
which Have just Incorporated.
but which Have Not Built
Their Plants Here,

Now industrieslocated I'm Omaha dur
ing the year outside of retailers show an
Investment OF capital aggregating H,76,-
500 They employ n total OF 3l5 employees.
There are twenty-siX OF these new in
dustries employing from one man TO
sixty-five apiece.
The list does not include companies
just Incorporated that have not yet built
their plant or are not yet located. Fol-
lowing is the list as prepared from the
information in the hands or the CONNER
cial club Of Omaha:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Kaiser Wishes Us All
A Happy New Year

BERLIN CBy Wireless 70 London). Dec.
dl.-Emperor William has sent from the
army headquarters a message 10 Presi-
dent Wilson, conveying his wishes for
happy New Year The emperor also ex-
presses his best wishes for the welfare
OF the United stateA
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Boone County Man
Shoots His Niece
And Then Himself

ALBION, Neb.. Dec. 3l.-(Special Tel
egram martin Louden, living ten
miles south OF Albion, killed his niece.
Anna Berney, with a shotgun last even
ing lie then went out in the pasture,
stuck the gun under his chin and killed
himself
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
The House.

Met at II a. m,
After an hours filibuster TO get a
quorum the postal appropriation bill was
taken up.
Foreign affairs committee continued
hearings on resolutions 20 prohibit eN-
ports Of war materials and Representa,-
tive Towner introduced another resolution
for that purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01

Cattle (head) 926, ,6s4 s61 ,3s1
sSs.p HSs1 tR::S tSssa sisss: si4sso
Notable increases in business in
Omaha over last year are noted in
figures in the manufacturing output.
in the packing house output. in the
shipments of grain and in building
operations. While gains are shown
in many of these items, decreases In
aggregate business are shown in
some other lines. On the whole, the
business men regard this as an espe-
cially good year for Omaha, in view
Of the more or less depression exist
ing elsewhere, and in view of the
fluctuation of conditions occasioned
by the war in Europe.
In round numbers the manufac-
tured output of Omaha's factories
during 1914 ran $3,OO0,OOO ahead
OF the output of 1913.
Tho jobbing business, on the other
hand, showed decrease of some $2OO0, ,000
Building permits issued during the year
were for buildings aggregating practi-
cally 100000 more than in 1918. Some
thing over 1900 building permits were
issued during the year, Of which nearly
500 were for residences. The rest were
for business property.
Lumber Business Gains.
a notable gain was shown in the lun-
Der jobbing business out of Omaha for
the year. Nearly Sl,OOO,0oO increase is
shown here, or something over II per
cent above last year. This is taken to
be significant as to the building opera
tions both I'm Omaha and in Nebraska,
as well as in the Immediately adjoining
states served by the lumber Jobbing
houses of Omaha.
The jobbing Of clothing and wearing
apparel shows an increase of $1,000
which, although it is not large, is con-
sidered significant of Nebraskas pros
perity in the face of business adversely
in some sections of the country. Furnace
supplies show an increase of 5000.
Real estate transfers. according to the
figures obtainable in the office of the reg
lister of deeds, show a slight decrease.
This, however, is no longer considered
significant as the custom is steadily
growing of filing deeds with the mere
nominal consideration OF 81" given to
make the record legal, when, as a matter
of fact, the transfer often involves $780,
OO0 or more
Bank Loss f. Small.
Decreases were shown i'm the bank
clearings for the year. due, bankers say.
1Confinued on Page Five. Column One
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Friday;
For Nebraska-Fair; colder by tonight
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
Looking
Forward

We are wiser today than we
were a year ago.
We have encountered new
problems and learned how to
meet them.
We believe the new year will
be a busy and prosperous one.
We are going to push for
every dollars worth of bust
ness there is.
We are going to advertise as
we never did before.
AT the end of 1915 we are go
ing to say, cts the best bust
nessyear we have ever known. {"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01

TempeTaTuTe and preCIpltatlOn depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature ,............,..,...... %
Deficiency for the day ................... 3
Total excess since March 1..............556
Normal precipitation .,....,.... .O2 inch
Total rainfall since March l., .25.a inches
Deficiency since March H.. 3.43 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1913. 6.55 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1872. 4.3l inches
Reports from stations at p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01
VSHnlIn bVStlSGVO
SHOWS GAINS IN
SPITE OF TIMES
Nearly Every Line of EndeavOr
Shows an Increase Over Last
Years Big Showing.
MANUFACTURING is BEST
Figures Indicate Three Million More
Products Made Here Than
Last Year.
PACKERS ALSO SHOW GAIN
Eight Million More is Received for
Finished Products Than
in 1918.
GRAIN SHIPMENTS ARE UP
Seven Million Bushels More is Sent
Out from Omaha Market.
GRAIN SHIPMENTS ARE UP
Seven Million Bushels More is Sent
Out from Omaha Market.
BUILDING PERMITS GREATER
Losses Are Small and All Omaha IL
Looking Forward to N Most Pros
porous Season During the
Coming Year.

Manufacturing .S196, 6,312, ,537 S193, ,3s5,671
Jobbtng .... 59.6s4,467 lei, ,626,639
Real est. trans. 6,465,6l9 1871 ,3O1
Pack hse, output 1l3,46A,9l7 1O5,OOO,OOo
Smelter output. H,151s148 3l,414,41o
Grain rec, bu... 66,464,lo 6s,574, 700
Grain ship, bu.. 67,2l7,800 60,o26, 500
Bank olearings. .S8S2,7l7,lo1 S9o8, ,947 ,579
Bank deposits E. 5l,75O.696 61,l84,67o
Butld'g permits 4,61o,456 4,llo,733
LIVE STOCK RECEIPTS.
Cattle (head) =. 926,694 961, ,3s1
Hogs (head) -. 2,267, ,3s4 2,S37,373
Sheep (head) -. 3,147,434 3,2l4,64o
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01

CONTINUED on Page Five, Column oneD
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-01

perature and precipitation depar-