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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
|RREGULAR|TY MARKS
STOCK TRADING TODAY
Sequel to Markets Confusing Close
Yesterday Shown at
Opening.
U. S. Steel Statement Regarded
Speculative Keynote-Much Selling
Charged to Short Interest.

NEW YORK April 20. = Irres ular
tendencies We're again operative at the
opening Of todays stock market. a
natural result OF yesterdays confusing
close.
Rock Island was the feature, with an
initial sale OF 1000 shares at 80 to 81,
against yesterdays close of 81.
Lehigh Valley was strongest of the
railway issues. rising points With
adv anceS of l to 3 points in coppers
and sorrc of the speciaities, notably
Mexican Petroleum..
Later the entire list moved forward,
a contributing fatcor being the an
nouncement Of Il further advance in
metal prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
The Sun and Moon.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer al the
weather bureau for the tweuty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday.
mometer-festerday, 4 pm, Sc:
nm. 10: II midnight, "a; today. 4
IN, s.. am, g.: Il noon, "a: pm.
50. Maximum Sc, at pm. yesterday;
minimum, 81. at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. IS: minimum, ~.
Rarometer-Seste pm! g. 20:
pm. "9.13: II midnight. oa. rs. today.
4 am. 1916; am, 29.S2: Il noon.
o9.S0. PM 29.11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
CURB STOCKS.

Q4ota;iorz furnished hy W, Il .Hibbs 4 20
members Sew York Stock Exchange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-20
Tide Tables.

Today-L,w tiae. 500 am. 1n.i 6:5s
pm: high tide. ~ ~ an
Tomorrc"' ow tide Gas am. and
,:i5 pm; high tide, 1884 am. and
The Sun and Moon.
Today--Sun rose 5:l9 am: sun sets
sac p.m
Tomorrow--Sun rises SIT am; sun
sets 5:4S y ~
Moor sctS l2:ii am. tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Culls from the Wire

Governor Walsh of Massachusetts, des-
ignated the last week IN August for the
national conference of governors In Bos-
ton.
The 700th anniversary OF the granting
OF the Magma Charta will be celebrated
by the New York constitutional conven-
ton June IS at Albany.
Panama merchants have completed the
organisation OF q Panama Chamber Of
Commerce with the object OF improving
business conditions In the republic.
states squsnder resources given them
by the federal government executives at
tending the western governors confer
ence were told by some OF their number
at Seattle.
Conservation OF the countfy's supply of
natural gas was urged by almost every
speaker before the Natural Gas Mems
association In annual session at cincin-
natl
A jury was secured at Trinidad 10 try
Robert Uhlich. former president OF the
Trinidad union Of the United Mine
Workers of America, charged with the
murder Of Mack Powell. near Ludlow
October, 1918.
At the conclusion at Albany Of public
hearings on appropriation bills Governor
Whitman OF New York Announced his
intention OF signing the $40 900 900 direct
tax bill passed by the last legislature
The hearings had resulted In tentative
eliminations tOtallins t2.sei.aG.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
YOUNG WOMAN ENDS LIFE
FOLLOWING BREAKDOWN

Miss Marjorie Mcbride. Is. 4oO7 North
Twenty ninth street. was found dead by
her mother last night at her home. the
young woman having inhaled gas and
taken poison besides.
Miss Mcbride was chief operator for
the Nebraska Telephone company at the
Webster street station. Several months
ego she suffered nervous breakdown.
Following vacation. she returned to
work last week and appeared in her
Usual spirits. Last night her mother left
her at home while she went to visit at a
neighbor's and when she returned found
the girl dead. No note was left to indi-
cate any motive for the act.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Recruits Up to 40
And Down to 5 Feet,
2 Inches Acceptable

LONDON, May 5o.-An official an
nouncement by the British war office in
connection with the appeal by Lord
Kitchener, secretary of war for men for
the army. states 1t has been decided that
recruits enlisting into the regular army
for the duration Of the war shall be ac-
cepted up TO the age OF 10 years and
that the minimum standard height for
such recruits shall be five feet two inches
for the infantry. This decision applies
also TO enlistments into the territorial
force,
Replying TO a demand from several
members that compulsory military serv-
ice should be adopted. Harold J. Ten
nant, under secretary Of state for war,
said IN the House OF Commons this even
ing that It would only be with reluctance
that the government would embark upon
such a policy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

war now raging win be quite a. com
plote and striking as tho huge collection
o. photographs bearing on every con
ceivshle phase OF the conflict that Is be-
los made by the general staff OF the Ger
man army.
Already more than O.OoO reproductions
that range from soldiers in the trenches
to wounded men in the hospitals have
teen gathered and filed away for present
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

or future reference. The collection 1
constantly growing and requires a staff
OF men to keep thom in order and super
wise.
This pictorial record OF the war IL the
finer because the government is able,
through tho rules which Il lays down for
20 secure a copy OF every picture that IL
made-hy amateurs OF professionals. The
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
LORD KITCHENER
NOW UNDER FIRE
British Newspapers Severely Crit
CHE Secretary for War and One
Asks His Removal.
WANTS CHANCELLOR IN PLACE

LONDON. May 20.--In a free dis
cussion by the newspapers OF the
ministers abilities, even Lord Kitch-
ener has not escaped criticism. The
first public criticism OF the work OF
the secretary for war came from the
Times today, which said:
Against such wise advice he
Carl Kitchener) insisted upon keep
Ing in his own hands the control of
questions with which the war office
is far too preoccupied to deal. He
could not raise immense new armies
and direct the industrial organiza-
ton as WE'LL"
Charges of Times.
The Times asserts that offers by manu-
facturers to make shells were coldly re-
jected. and after months had been lost
they were implored to begin.
The Pail Mall Gazette goes further
and says; Hercules Is not quite as
young as he was" and remarking that
the call Of the east has always attracted
Kitchener, dominates him for viceroy Of
India; "or." II adds '1f he prefers TO
stay at home. we suggest that the old
office OF commander-in-chief be revived
for him"
The paper continues: Events have
heaped on Lord iKtcheners shoulders a
burden that super-Napoleon could not
sustain"
| Declaring that the country could never
Lo sufficiently grateful for what Kitch-
ener has done in raising men, the Pail
Mall Gazette says: THE problem of
r, DIVIDING war materials involves the
der can solve It,"
Tory Proposes Lloyd George.
Having proposed David Lloyd George
for minister of munitions yesterday the
Pail Mall Gazette today nominated him
for minister of war, If Lord Kitchener
retires. few months ago Chancellor
Lloyd George commanded the particular
luminosity of all the conservative papers.
The coalition plan stills meets with
considerable opposition from the liberals
and several speeches were made against
1t at meeting of the liberals tonight
MAY le). but Premier Asquith's justlfica-
/ ton OF II is said TO have made a strong
impression.
The first notice that the liberal party
may finally support conscription was
given in the House of Commons tonight
by Harold J. Tenant. under secretary
for war, who, answering a question put
TO him by liberal members, said that the
government would embark on compulsory
service reluctantly but it might become
necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Diocesan Council
Stands by Wilson

LINCOLN. Neb., May 2o--The diocesan
council of the Protestant Episcopal
church Of Nebraska in session here. this
evening adopted the following resolu-
ton, which was ordered sent to Presl-
dent Wilson;
The Episcopal church in the diocese
of Nebraska in council assembled sends
greetings. We appreciate and endorse
your manly stand for peace. neutrality
and the integrity of your country"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Neckwear

INCCAWGdI
A splendid variety ct unusu-
ally low prices. Some Of these
are slightly soiled.
Vestees - Embroidered piQuet
collars In Swiss and lnce, short
back collars with aAI
velvet bands. EN
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
BIeached Sheets

72xS0-inch = Made from good
quality ~ cotton. soft finish, g.
inch hens. ready for M
use; Special Friday. ZYr
eeoh ..-.............
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

general staff. therefore. has been able TO
pick and choose for It's own gallery the
cream Of everything pictorial that con-
Germs tho war and has acquired not only
accurate and interesting representations,
hut photographs that In great many
cases arc artistic In the extreme.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Kaiser Charged with
John Smiths Murder

RAMsGATE England. May 20.A cor
oner's jury today returned verdict OF
"willful murder against Emperor Will
lam in tho case of John Smith. who died
as the result OF shock following injuries
sustained in tho Zeppelin raid Of Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

Mill Remnants
as and 40.fnch Beautiful Printed
Seed Voiles. Rice Clotha, Tin-
sues, Plain Silk RAtines, ETC.,
A beautiful assortment Of -
printings. Values 70 zoe. NR
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Apron GinOham

Best Grade-All the wanted
blue and white checks and
broken effects. Full ~
pieces to select from. &c ar
value, Friday, yard. 1ZS
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Germany Secures
War Pictures for
Future History

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.)
BERLIN. May ls,-No history that ever
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

Apartments, flats. houses and cottages
can be rented quickly and oheaply by a
Bee For Rent" Ad.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
nest for CONSTIPATION.

Best for Constipation.
The best medicine for constipation is
Or. Kings New Life Pills, mild and ef-
fective and keep you we'll. &c. All drug
observation-disclosures
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
The Lace Department

The new assortment of Fine Imported Laces,
now being shown, is of more than ordinary
interest i'm view ofFashiOm's present demand
for the lavish use of lace as trimming
This collection includes all the latest AND
most effective designs i'm laces, many OF
which have been chosen by the fashion crea=
tors of Europe and America for the adorn=
memt of their model gowns. Especially
worthy of notice are the Chamtilly Lace Sets,
which include the full skirt founces now i'm
vogue: and the new Filet Laces, inn hand and
rmachine=m1ade varieties.
Belgian Real Laces are shown ion an interest,"
ing selection of Bridal Sets, Wells, etc., many
of which are marked at prices far below
their real worth.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
GERMANY HAS FOOD,
AMERICAN SAYS
No Shortage and Cheaper than
Before War, Declares Hagen
beCk'S Representative.

John Nillcn. an American. who has
AFed eight years in Hamburg. and IS
Interested with the Hagenbecks m an
ostrich farm near that city, arrived
here last night from Copenhagen. on
me Scandinavian-American steamship
U,,Scsr u. lie said that everything in
hamburg was cheaper now than be-
."fe the war. and there IS not even
me slightest suggestion of a shortage
4" food Before the war started the
restaurants and cafes closed promptly
al midnight, bat now they remained
open until . "a. IN.
have every confidence In the sue
eeSs s OF Germany in this war" he said.
me people are determined and united
70 fight the enemy 20 the very last,
ana with Gcrmauy's remarkable organ
latlon and determination know she
"ill see the great war through. Every
'nch Of ground IN the empire viii be
under cultivation this year If a land
owner, no matter how small the parcel
may be, complains that he cannot cul-
lFaie because his horses and help
nave been taken from him, the govern
meht Immediately guarantees him the
crop"
Mr. Millen said he had assisted the
american Consul in Hamburg for six
weeks in the work of the consulate.
The Oscar IL was stopped off the
Aorth coast of Scotland by the con-
sserted cruiser Cedric, of the White
star Line, and was permitted later TO
proceed
captain Hempel said he heard the
- D 50 call of the burning French
iner La Touraine when about two
uSSyS steaming away from her. He
altered his course to go to her assist
ahee and had proceeded about 200 miles
SSut Of his way when he got message
.tom the Rotterdam saying she was
standing hv
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Municipal Jobs Reserved
for Disabled Parisians

Paris. March I3.-Thc Paris Mu-
nicipal Council has decided 10 re-
serve for mutilated soldiers and
WIDOWS OF soldiers killed in the pres
ent war all the posts in the city de-
partments that they are physically
capable of filing.
The newspaper kiosks in the
streets and public places. flower
and candy stalls. street vending
privileges. medals and licenses tor
the sale of postcards and illustrated
periodicals in the streets. the posts
of ca station keepers, the manage.
ment Of public lavatories and the
posts of concicrgcs in city buildings
are also 10 be reserved for the sol
diers.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Exclusive Designs i'm
Fine Paris-made Lingerie

figure very prominently i'm the interesting
collection of Womem's dainty imported I'm
dergarmemts NOW being shown.
Some really beautiful examples of fine
needlecraft are here TO be found, Incorporate
ing exquisite embroidery and materials of
co5we5by fineness with the latest designs
evolved by the Partisan creators. Among
them, shown i'm the regular stock at the
prices quoted, are the following:
Bridal sets S4S.O0 to $4,000
Niqatro5es $500 to 295.OO
Chemaises 1880 TO 5000
Petticoats, Corset Covers and Combination
Garments at prices i'm proportion.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
AID FOR CASUAL WORKERS
Thev Will Decide Disposal OF
How's S250,000 Legacy.

S. Louis, March lS.aThoseG whom
tamos Eads How calls casual work
crsa crs'' will decide how he shall dispose
of +bo $3.50 900 legacy left him by his
U,otLer. he announced to-day.
ma" A. the national convention of the
protberbood Welfare Association in
baltimore on April 10 How will sub
NIT mil a plan by which groups of the
hro+bcrbood i'm various cities may vote
on the disposition of the legacy.
How suggests that the casual work
ers" may establish newspaper or
build hotels in various cities where
the unemployed may find cheap lodg
ing.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Murder" Victim an Animal.

g., AN autopsy yesterday on the torso
,oaGd ~ on Friday evening by two men
u. "a. ,1,iardner Avenue and Parker Street,
a"Iliismsburg, disclosed that 1t was the
.sieSss .'ss OF either, goat or calf, in
onsN o,eso OF part Of q human body. Cor
;Sner Wagner notified the police, and
"'eslgatlon was discontinued.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
WOmen's Cotton & Linen Dresses
FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY

FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY
For the Spring season and the warm days
later, B. Altman & Co. have provided am i'm
terestimg assortment of the most fetching
models, pally i'm dainty, youthful styles.
Many effective combinations are included.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14

All Charged or Paid Purchases (inclmding
heavy and bulky shipmlents) will De for
warded Free of Charge, by mail, express or
freight, to any point i'm the United States.
The methods of shipment are optional with B.
Altman & Co, and no discounts are allowed.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14

Am Unusual Sale i'm the Dress Go0os Department
tomorrow will consist Of
Semi-nade Sports Skirts
made of English covert cloth i'm the smart
brown or green mixtures, specially priced
at SOoSW
Covert cloth to match, for coats, may be
obtained i'm the same Department
ait per yard S2.75
semf-made Sports Skirts Of black, white
or navy blue serge, of shepherds check i'm
b1ack=and=white, or of homespun i'm tam or
old blue, are offered at S4,75
All of these Skirts are made on the new cir
cular lines, with flare at the hem and patch
rocket at each side of the front. The side
seams are left open to facilitate adjustment
to individual measurements.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Sheer White Lingerie Fabrics

(25,OOO Yards)
suitable for Blouses, Summer Dresses, Um=
dergarments, etc., will be placed ON sale
tomorrow at unusually low prices.
SOFT=FINTSf1 NAINSOOK (1O yards i'm box
80 inches wide per box S1.75
40 inches wide per box 1.95
SOFT=FTNTSEI CAMBRIC no yards i'm boX)
42 inches wide per box S2.4S 6 2.65
SOFT=FINISE1 LONGCLOTH
36=incn, per piece Of I'D yards S1.6O
42=inch, per piece Of 10 yards LIS
FANCY CREPE WOLFE
American=made, 34=imch per yard 2lC.
Imported, 36=incfn per yard 38c.
The above materials are i'm white only.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Spring Fashions

FOR MISSES AND THE YOUNGER SET
i'm Street and Evening Gowns,
TailOr-rnade Suits and Coats
are displayed ON the Second Floor
Confirmation Dresses
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
%. AItntutt &Un.
THE DISPLAY OF NEW STYLES


furnishings
reside
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Infants Fine Imported Garments

(FIand=rnade and Hand-embrodered)
are shown i'm most interesting variety i'm the
semi-Drivate Layette Room, ON the Second
Floor, Here are assembled the various
little garments essential to the baby's conn
Dlete outfitting, all inexpressibly dainty yet
em1bodying the practical ideas dominating
the modern ayette. Among the finer gar
rlents are the following, all i'm the regular
stock at the prices mentioned:
Ranfisnnal Robes $4,000 to 27S.0O
I ONO Croaks of silk $500 to 10000
Bbs and Wells, each l4.5O TO SW'WV
Crepe de Chime Wrappers 32.SC to So'UU
Also
Silk Afgrans 1900 to $500
Lingerie Pillow Cases 14.5O to $500
Bassinets, with accessories,
AZ $4,000 to ,65O,OO
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
Summer Floor Coverings
for Country Homes

The new selections of Holland Rush Rugs,
American Homespun Rugs, Wool Art Rugs
and Fibre Rugs are now ready, very nloder=
ately priced.
INSPECTION is invited.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
$4,000 Pairs of Silk Hosiery
for r1en and Women

will constitute a Sale of special interest for
tomorrow, at these prices:
WOMEN's SILK HOSE
Inn black or white with cotton soles and
tops) per pair SOc.
I'm black only per pair 9Oc.
Extra size, i'm black only (with cotton soles
and tops) per pair Csc.
OF high-grade lustrous quality, i'm black or
white per pair Sl.1O
With hand=em 5rodered insteps and clocks;
i'm black only per pair S1.SO
MEMS SILK HALF=HOSE
Inn black, wl1ite navy blue, tan and gray;
with cotton tops and soles per pair 32c.
six pairs for S1.75)
I'm black only, with cotton soles, per pair SSc.
I'm two-tored effects, embracing a large va
riety of color combinations; with reinforced
Isle thread soles per pair ST .3S
An Extraordinary Sale of Summer Curtain
Materials, to be held tomorrow i'm the
Upholstery Department (EIourth
FloOr) will comprise
Over 1900 Yards Of
Superior=quality Curtain SCrins
SO inches wide, i'm white, ivory and ecru; iI>
variety of plain and novelty weaves,
Including some with lace edgng
and insertion,
at fSc. per yard
13urk Uhirty-tftl1 strfft
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
An important Offering of
Sterling SilVerWare

will be drawing feature tomorrow i'm the
Madison Avenue section Of the First Floor,
affording an opportunity to purchase really
desirable articles for personal use or
presentation purposes at remarkable price
advantages.
Betty Tea Sets of Lenox china, with decora=
tion Of sterling silver deposit, per set S9.75
Sterling Silver Bud Vases
at S3.75, 4.SO, SIS 6 6.75
Sterling Silver Candlesticks
per pair S4.OO & 600
Sterling Silver Bon=0on Dishes, pierced, AIS
Sterling Silver Call Bells at 200
Marrnalade Jars of engraved glass, with
sterling silver cover and spoon; complete
al OA'SV
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14
An Exceptional Sale OF
Spring Suitings

specially priced for Tomorrow at
Sl.45 per yard
will comprise FIOmespums AND TWeeos OF
excellent qualities, 81 inches wide, i'm the
fashionable brown, green, sand, blue AND
tam mixtures.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-14

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New-York tribune., 1915-03-14

Am Unusual Sale i'm the Dress Go0os DEPARTMENT
Tomorrow will consist Of
Mountain advocate., 1915-06-04
SAVED eY A CIRCUS STUNT
Lact Escape from Death Due ~ Head
Balancing Act.-Naii in
Throat.

MciOra, Iil-Henry Blair, cement
worker and pla-terer, known locally as
o modern Achilles because of his APP
llr-Guly charmed life, was almost
5,FaUgled one day this week when a
laJu rail lodged in his throat as he was
mailing latHs on a ceiling
Equal Co tic demands Of the situa-
tiOu Blair dislodged the intruder by
performing a head-balancing act and
using his fingers as a throat probe as
his legs steadied him in his upturned
position alongside the wall He SUI
ferad no IN effects.
Blair possesses a charmed life, his
friends say. lie FIRST fell from two
story factory building in Granite City,
H., alightiug on a sand pile, and was
uninjured Later he was struck by
fast freight al a road crossing In Me-
dora and was only slightly hurt. He
then broke all records for long -distance
Jumping by catapulting lO4 feet down
q hillside without injury.
Mountain advocate., 1915-06-04
bElGIAAS DEPART
FOR FARMS IN US.
Accompanied by Wives and Children,
Immigrants VIII Settle IN
South.
WILL eE GIVEN IMPLEMENTS
Settlers Have twenty Years in Which
to Pay for Lard Provided
fer Them.

Rotterdam group Of Bel
rian farmers who had taken refuge in
Holland when the German troops in.
yaded their country have departed on
their way Co the southern states of
the United States to take new homes
there. The men. vino were aCcUmpan-
let hy their wives and generally by
numerous children. were all selected
on account ut their ability as Cultiya-
tors By William IA. Alunss Of Baltimore.
the special roprgs eutatiyy OF the South.
Cr4 settlement and Development
Organization.
ON their arrival at their destination
it o.. intended that the Belgian farmers
shall settle ia small colonies consist
ing Of from 10 to 100 families in any
one Of the southern States they may
select as most suited to them both on
account OF the climate and of the ma
uro Of the land Il has been arranged
that they shall be placed in possession
OF small parcels OF land ranging from
10 acres iu tine case OF a truck farm TO
40 acres in the case OF a general farm,
and shall be provided with farm ami.
mails and implements and house, for
all Of which they are TO pay out Of
their profits after the first year Of oc-
cupat.on for q period Of 20 years.
Care for the welfare OF these agri.
cultural Immigrants, Of whom the
South stands SO much in need is TO
be taken by the organization under
whose auspices they are sent TO Amer
lea. Churches and schools Of their own
religious latin are to be provided and
the organization has agreed to settle
them ON land near railroads and cities
with marketing facilities The land is
90 he thoroughly tested by OnCials Of
tle Agricultural College and each
Ilia settled has to agree TO cultivate
the land OF his selection for a period Of
a. least i've years. the time necessary
for Ifr % acquire citizenship,
The scheme of Southern settlement
has been token into consideration also
~ '.e authorities and emigration So
,i.tius Oh Holland and the latter intend
u.ls year % send special delegates TO
America to Investigate 50 that Dutch
farmers who may later emicrate may
lie given proper advice as 10 their pros.
Ic,fs OF Success in Cheir new homes