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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
MILLION DOLLARS
DAMAGE In TEXAS
FROM HUGE FLOODS
Austin is Heaviest Sufferer with
Twelve Persons Known to Have
Been Killed.
FAMnIEs SWEPT INTO RIVER
Storm is General Over Nearly All of
Lone Star State and Part of
Oklahoma.
CITIES WITHOUT NATURAL GAS

AUSTIN, Tex, April 23.-Damage
of at least $1,00O,000 has resulted
from yesterdays Texas rain and cleo
trical storm, according to the infor-
nation available up to noon today.
Austin was the heaviest sufferer,
with twelve known dead, five missing
and 100000 property damage.
A rain estimated at from six to eight
inches turned creeks about Austin into
rivers from half mile to a mile wide
IN outlying parts of the city In the dark
ness last night this flood swept several
entire families into the river. The known
dead are:
MARTHA VIRGINIA EzELL. young
HELEN KING, telephone operator.
TOM QUINN, q fireman.
p MEXICAN WOMAN NAMED CoRTEz
AND CHILD.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
FIVE NEGROES.
1t is said that five others who were in
fhe house with the Ezell and King girls
were drowned.
Wide Area Devastated.
DALLAS. Tex, April 2S.-Twenty per
sons perhaps more, 1t was estimated to-
Iday, met death late yesterday and last
might in a rain, electrical and windstorm
general over nearly all OF Texas and
eastern Oklahoma Resultant floods have
interrupted communication by rail and
wire. en some parts of the storm area
the wind and rain continued today.
Austin felt the greatest fury OF the
tempest The death toll at the state
capital is expected to be at least fifteen.
The known dead are:
Christobal, Tex:
r. c. GOLDwIRE, killed by lightning.
Ramsdell. Tex:
w L. BoYNToN, killed in train wreck
caused by soft track,
Austin. Tex;
SIX NEGROES, drowned in Waller
creek.
The storm was especially severe at
Austin and that city was in darkness last
night. It is said about twenty houses
had floated away and were packed
against a bridge. threatening the struc-
ture. Rescue squads were busy all night
taking endangered persons to higher
ground, while the rain continued to fall
in torrents
In the Thrau oil field near Taylor, Tex.
tanks containing 10000 barrels OF oil
were set on fire by lightning. The loss.
started fire in an oil warehouse in Dali
las causing a loss OF $120,0O0.
In Oklahoma the Canadian river at
Chicakasha has cut a new channsI two
miles from its old bed and ten passenger
trains are marooned there. The Santa Fe
railroad has lost 1000 feet of track at
Purcell and bridges are threatened at
several points on that road by swollen
streams.
Tho bursting Of gas main at Alvord,
Tex. caused by water undermining the
line, has left Dallas and Fort Worth with
out natural gas. 1t was not known today
when the break could be repaired.
Seven Injured by Tornado.
SHAWNEE. Okl, April 25.-Seven per-
sons were injured, three dangerously, in
a tornado which last night destroyed the
home of S. l.. Whitley. a farmer near
here. The property damage in this
vicinity was heavy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Auditor Kept Busy
Writing Warrants
fFrom a STAFF Correspondents )

LINCOLN. April z5-(Special.) )-State
Auditor Smith is having his troubles like
some others. His troubles come from the
fact that everyone wants their claim
voucher made out first and as a result
the office clerks are working like slaves
In an effort to alleviate the troubles Of
the people Who have claims covered in
the deficiency bills.
There are several hundred OF these
claims running in amount from few
dollars up into the thousands. and II
takes time to get at them. Paying for
advertising of constitutional amendments
viii ont be necessary two years hence,
the legislature falling TO pass any legis-
lation looking TO a change in the con-
stitution
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
MILLIONS OF JEWS
STARVE IN POLAND
Live Upon Potato Peels and Garbage
Left by Armies in Eastern
Europe.
WHOLE POPULATION SUFFERING

LONDON, April 2s.-seven mil
lion Poles, Of whom 100000 are
Jews. are in dire need Of food. This
statement was made today by Her
mann Laundau. a Jewish philantho-
pist associated with the various Jew
ish charities in London.
"of these sufferers, 5,500,000 are
east OF the vistula river and 1,500,-
600 west OF the river" Mr.. Laundau
said. THE Jews are even poorer
than the Gentiles, because Of the boy
colt against the Jews in parts Of Po-
land before the beginning of the
war, which impoverished thousands
who would otherwise have been able
to provide for their families.
Live On Fovass Peeis.
Political and religious preiudicos
against the Jews render their condition
worse. In parts of Poland evacuated by
the Germans many Jews are living on
potato peels and garbage left by the
army.
"The citizens committee 1t Warsaw Is
the only large agency for affording relief
for refugees. AItatTgh the membership
of this committee consists 90 four Jews
and six Gentiles, II has Usen impossible
to employ workers who would deal fairly
with tile Jews. Consequently, another
committee has been organized under the
chairmanship OF Barop Gunszurg to ad-
relief without regard TO religious
beliefs
Several hundred refugees from Poland
who are well-to-do made their way TO
London by way OF Petrograd. Finland,
Sweden and Norway. They brought ter
rible stories OF the sufferings Of the Poles
in the ruined cities and devastated coun-
try.
suffer In Galicia.
"The Russian government has been con.
sidcrate In its treatment OF Jews In the
portions of Poland occupied by Russian
troops, but tho Jews are suffering greatly
from persecution in the portion of Gal
tcia which Austria stiil holds. as Austria
suspects all Poles of distoyaity.
Il hear that Americans are rallylng 10
aid the Poles. and know that their needs
will be supplied when the world realizes
how terrible n their plight. Communica-
tion with Poland and Gelicia is 30 diff
cult that II is impossible for the world 70
learn Immediately OF the awful suffering
there"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
German Papers Just
Don't Like Wilson's
Neutrality Speech

AMSTERDAM, April 2S.-CVia London }
Regarding Secretary Of State Bryan's
answer to the recent memorandum sent
by Count Won Bernstorff. the German
ambassador at Washington. to the State
department. Berlin newspapers received
here make the following comments;
The Tegische Rundshau says
America takes all possible trouble over
the ammunition requirements of our
enemies ostensibly from a loye of neu-
trality. 1t does not trouble about the
possible food requirements OF Germany
this also is done from love Of neutral
ity."
The vossischc Zeitung says in the same
connection:
washington should recognize that such
an attitude on the part of America will
not speedily be forgotten in Germany" /"
The Lokal Anzeiger says:
THE German standpoint on this ques-
ton is founded on thoroughly estn nblished
principles and practice of international
law. The American standpoint can be
explained. only by the profits of the
armament firms"
The Morgen Post, under a heading
Remarkable Neutrality. says:
This answer sounds like a mockery
of the German standpoint as presented
by Count Won Bernstorff. although, of
course. this is not Secretary Bryans in
tention. Nobody outside the White House
believes that the delivery of arms and
other supplies is not violation OF neu-
trality and that it's prohibition would be
unneutrai. But it remains for Mr.. Bryan
to proclaim with such cynical frankness
that the weapon trade TO one belligerent
is real neutrality"
Die Post makes no comment except for
the headline. America Further Shows
Its Character"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
S,ToPA oHr1Mg
HNlt9N
IhE:GAIE:cIIY:QE:fhL:MES ISL

Omaha is not the Federal
reserve bank city. but it is
not because of failure to
make a showing of strong
banking institutions. Oma-
has n rational and state
banks and building associa-
tions far outrank those of
other cities of our size. and
their growth is steady and
substantial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
People of Trieste Demand
Bread and Cheer for Italy

war and cheering for italy. Under the
rigid Austrian regulations Of tho past
this procedure would have resulted IN
arrests as tho display Of italian oolors or
the singing Of the Italian anthem were
prohibited
IL the situation In Trieste becomes
worst II ia believed hore Il may he suf-
ficien' TO force the hand Of the Italian
government because Of the sympathy and
excitement IL would arouse among the
people OF this country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Senator Grace Goes
With the Fish Car
,From a statf correspondent.

LINCOLN. April S.-(Special. )-senator
Jack Grace of Mascot was in the city
last night. leaving for Ashland. where he
Joined the fish car in charge of Commits
Eioner OBrien. who was taking some
fish for distribution in the direction OF
Valentine. Senator Grace took a great
deal Of interest in securing sufficient ap-
preparations during the last session OF the
legislature TO make the planning and grow
ing OF fish in the state worth while, and
makes the trip to get in better touch with
the work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Modern WoOdmen
Appeal Dismissed

SPRINGFIELD. April Zs.-The appeal OF
the Modern Woodmen OF America from
decision of the lower courts. which held
that increased rates voted by the Chicago
head camp in 1879 were excessive was
dismissed today by the supreme court
The rates in question have been with
drawn by the head camp and the SUI
preme court held there was no longer
any reason for the prosecution Of the
appeal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

ROME. April e.-Cvls Paris, Aprn ~
Fear is felt that the shortage Of food in
Trieste may result In disorders Of such
Importance that they will lead to serious
trouble here where everything affecting
Trieste lie watched with the closest inter-
est because the population OF that Aus.
trian crownland IL chiefly italian.
The people OF Trieste now are reported
to be marching through tho streets de-
manding bread, crying down with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Danish Favor
Votes for Women

COPENHAGEN. April 23.-The Danish
Diet today adopted AN amendment to the
constitution giving the vote to women and
conterring upon them the right Of election
TO the Diet. The amendment must be
passed by the new Diet to be elected
next March before 1t becomes effective.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
FIVE NEW BILLS AGAINST
CHICAGO DETECTIVES

CHICAGO. April 23.-Five new indict-
mcnts, charging bribery were returned
TODAY against John J. Halpin. former
chief OF detectives. and William Egan
and Walter O'Brien. former detective
sergeants. The grand jury's returns sup
plemented similar charges filed against
the same men several months ago ia
with an investigation Of po-
lice affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
LIKENS BARNES TO
JEKYLL AND HYDE
IN HIS TESTIMONY
Roosevelt Under Cross. Examination
Says Plaintiff Had Good and
Bad Sides to His Char
acter.
TO ELIMINATE LATTER
Fourth Day for T. R. on Witness
Stand and He Still Shows
Plenty of pep"
MORE LETTERS ARE INTRODUCED
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
SYRACUSE. April 2S.--The trial
OF William Barnes libel suit against
Theodore Roosevelt was recessed late
today until Monday after the colonel
had been questioned closely in re-
gard to contributions received dur
ing his presidential campaign.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
The Weather

For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Showers and cooler.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
$4,000 KISS CASE
is GIVEN TO JURY
Judge Instructs Jury and Attorneys
for Both Sides Make Their Argu-
ments in District Court.
JUDGE LESLIE WARNS CROWD

Mrs. Edith Hicks $4,000 damage
suit against Albert A. Clark, Council
Bluffs capitalist, for an alleged forci-
BILE kiss and attack upon her, was
given to the jury at 4 o'clock yester-
day. At late hour last night no ver-
dict. had been reached.
Resumption OF the trial after an inter
mission of one day was marked by the
recalling Of Mrs. Hicks to the witness
stand for half a dozen final questions,
the instructions OF Judge Leslie to the
jury and the beginning of arguments of
attorneys A crowd which overflowed
the court room into the corridor waited
patiently from o'clock until lO:S0. a de-
lay having occurred in the beginning of
proceedings.
Mrs. Hicks final testimony was given
in such a low voice that the court re-
porter was required to repeat IT to the
jury. She asserted that Charles Gunther,
a witness for the defense who had con-
tradicted her concerning the date of the
alleged kiss, had several months ago at
tempted TO arrange a meeting with her,
but that she had refused to meet him
except at the office Of her attorney.
Judge Leslie instructed the jury that in
order TO recover damages from Mr..
Clark, the plaintiff must prove that tho
alleged attack on her was committed
and that she suffered damages as the
result of il.
The nero laying of hands on Mrs,
Hicks in an insulting or insolent manner
on the part of Mr.. Clark would constitute
legal assault on her, the court told
the jury. She could not recover damages
unless the alleged kiss in the sleeping
porch of the Clark house was taken
against her will. according to the court5s
statement. The law forbids a verdict for
damages for the purpose Of Furnishing Mr..
Clark and allows only compe1sation for
damages actually suffered by her, said
the Judge.
Yeiser Demands Full sum.
John o. Yeisor, attorney for Mrs
Hicks demanded from the jury the full
$4,000 damages asked in Mrs. Hicks be-
half. He asserted that permanent injury
to woman's feeling should require as
large compensation as severe physical in
jury.
The question whether a womans
wrongs shall be settled in a lawsuit or
by a gun is involved in this case" said
Mr. Yeiser. IF juries refuse TO COM
pensate womer for damages Of the kind
suffered by Mrs. Hicks no other remedy
remains but the gun
III this jury refuses 10 give Mrs. Hicks
a substantial verdict shall never bring
case like this again. Other lawyers
Will feel the same"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

ROOSEVELT IN THE COURT RooM-Photo of the for
president he appeared tire witness stand in the
trial at Syracuse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
Station and State
- WEATHER

INDICATES trace OF pfeclpItatiOn.
l.. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

lures from the norma
Normal temperature
Excess for the day.
Normal precipitation
Deficiency for the IL
Total rainfall since
Deficiency since Mar
Deficiency for cor. pc
Excess for cor. pCrioC
Reports from sta
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

CompaFative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24
THE WEATHER

Local Showers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-24

CONTINUED on Page Two. Column one
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
County News.
liens for iiis ssIunl should h Ii I.i
later iAan TIsstaI smnIlg.
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

st. Swithin maintained his reputation
as . weather prognosticator. It has
rained every day but one since the
prophecy Of 40 days.
Canal boat No SO on the G. & y.
canal was sunk at Big Pool with car
go of coal. The crew had only time to
rescue the mules and escape. 1t il
thought ~ boat may never be raised.
The picnic season is here and Island
Park II IN attractive place for the
days outing. The Sunday Schools come
in largs Numbers.
The plnm trees which looked like
huge bauks Of snow at the blooming
season IRE now ready with fruit fol-
the local market.
Mrs. Thomas Jones who went tc
CHmbefland to live has returned and
gone 10 housekeeping on Camp Hill in
her sister-in laws house. Mrs. G. F.
Cross.
The former residence of the late DR..
Spangler now the property of the late
George Dittmyer heirs is receiving i'm
pfovements to be occupied by DR.
Walter Dittmyer and bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland Hurst are al
Berkeley Springs. We hope Mr.. Hurst
will be benefited by his stay there.
Mrs. John Edwards and grand daugh
ter Annie, are visiting Mrs. Snyderi
brother, B. L. Zombro, at Spring Mills
Berkeley county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas The irresistible cleaner, Death,
has once more invaded our midst and taken
from US one oil our oldest, best and cherish
ed sssociates-one whose purity of charac-
ter. nobility Of nature, and zeal created a
regard and affection that will. eyer remain
green in our memories, and to whose worth
although sad duty, We desire to bear tes-
timony; therefore,
Resolved. That in the death of James T.
Littleton, there has been added to the
great mujority" one whose worth was
known and appreciated by all who were
brought into contact with him-a good cit
isen and Christian gentleman,
Resolved, That in his death Glass Number
Nine has suffered an irrSparsble loss, both
AS regards his wire and judicious counsel
and his earnest labors in all the active du'
tiee.
Resolved, that we tender to his afflicted
family our warmest sympathies in his theil
hour of tria. and sorrow. aid commend
them to the care of him WHO doeth al
things we'll"
Resolved, That copy OF those resolutions
be transmitted to the family, aud also b'
published In the papers of IT town.
CLASS NUMBER NINE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
Berryville Items.

Mrs. Charles F. Mcclure and son of
Hoboken N. j. are guests at "Rose
Hill.
Mrs. Langdon Jackson and daughter
of Richmond Va. are guests Of Mrs.
S. A. Wood.
Messrs Charles Enders. Herbert
Marks, Harry Simonds and Rice Levi
motored to Atlantic City last week.
Mrs. Province Mccormick and grand
daughter Elizabeth Henry have been
visiting relatives in Jefferson Co.. W..
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G Guss and
daughter of Washington D. c. are
guests of Miss Ellen McGill Baker.
Mrs Louis Scott of Alexandria Va,
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Causey of
Richmond Va, motored to town last
week.
Mss Eta Rockenbough of Baltimore
Md. is visiting Mrs. Edward Nall a,
the Rectory.
Miss Mildred Lupton of Staunton Va,
has been visiting the Misses Lupton.
Mrs. William Comp Butler of Brom-
ley Kent England, was the guest OF
Mrs. Osborne one day this week, en-
route to South America to join her
husband who is engaged in business
there
Several Auction Bridge parties have
been given this week. one by miss
Elizabeth Moore in honor of Mrs. John
Stribling of Norfolk Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
MiddIeway Notes.

MISTER Sheldon Smith OF Martins
burg was at Bates Hall Visiting his
U ncle al Aunt. col and Mrs. w. G..
Bates last week.
Mr. ane Mrs. Geo. P. Shirley with
the children were guests for the week
end of Mr.. Eugene and the Misses
Anna ard Meta Shirley.
Mr. William Shirley a brother has
been confined to his home for several
weeks with illness. He is reported
better at this time. Mrs Macou2htry
is suffering much with indigestion for
which she is being treated by her ply :.
stefan.
Mrs Joseph GrBntham entertained
the 500 card Club at her residence,
Linden Springs last Monday Evening.
Mrs. Talliafera and Miss Elizabeth
apent few days last week with their
Cousins Misses Florence and Helen
Shirley at their Farm.
Mrs. Anon Shirley spent several
days in town with her sister Mrs Will
liam Gilbert.
Hon. and Mrs. T. A Milton and Gill
bert went to Martinsburg, last week to
visit Mrs. Millions brother, Mr.
Arther Gilbert and while there they
will also spend some time in Hedges
vile with Doctor and Mrs, David Fry.
Miss Cassie Barnes and Miss Julia
Moore went to Washington last Sun
day and will be guests of Mrs. David
Sheffield during this week, and Mrs.
David Childs returned to Middleway
after spending several weeks with her
Mrs. DR.. Davis of Summit Point
spent Sunday in town guest of Mrs
Frank Bar ringer.
Mrs. James WigginCon was = dinner
guest of her sister Miss Lizzie Barnes
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Athey of Mar
tinsburg spent last week end with
their son Mr.. Garland Athey.
Mrs. Dr. Hamon of Balto., is visiting
her Aunt Miss Martha Lewis on Mel
son St.
Miss Alcinda Smith of Baltimore is
making aSDrief visit with her sisters
Misses Louise and Dee Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jsmes Grantsam spent
Sunday with Mrs. Fannie White at
Nelson Villa and attended service in
the afternoon at George P. E Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
A VIRGINIA
WOMAN'S ADVICE.

Roanoke, Va. -uMembers Of my
family have used DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. My husband used
it for cough and to make him stronger.
He used only little and his cough
was cured by it. Others of the family
have received like benefit. It has be-
come a family remedy and has never
failed us.n-MRs. JOHN c. DAVIS, 81
Ath Ave-, N. E., Roanoke, Va.
The best time to cure a cough is
when it starts. Ordinarily, a few
doses of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will cure a cough at the
beginning. But even when the cough
is deep-seated and the body is wasted
by emaciation, DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will in most cases
effect permanent cure.
Get DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery to-day from any medicine dealer ;
1t is powerful blood purifier, so pene-
trating that it even gets at the inn
pure deposits in the joints and carries
them out of the system.
Depend upon this grand remedy to
give You the kind of blood that makes
the skin clear, the mind alert, the
vision keener, and puts ambition and
energy into the entire body. You will
not Sc disappointed. For free advice or
free booklet on blood, write DIR. v. NJ.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-29
Watch For Hog Cholera.

To keep hog cholera from reaching
your herd
Locate your hog lots and pasture away
from streams and public highways. and
do not allow the hog to run free range.
Do not visit Sour neighbor or allow
him to visit you, If either you have hog
cholera on your premises.
Do not drive into hog lots when re-
turning from market or after driving
on public highways.
Do not use hog lots for yarding wag-
ons and farm implements.
Do not place newly purchased
took secured or loaned for breeding
purposes, or stock exhibited at county
fairs, with your herd. Keep such stock
quarantined at least two weeks. and use
care to prevent carrying infection from
these to other pens in feeding and at
tending stock.
| Burn to ashes or cover with quick
lime and bury under four feet of earth
all dead animals and the viscera remov.
ed from animals at butchering time be.
cause they attract the attention of buz.
yards. dogs and-setc., which are Fable
to carry hog cholera infection.
Confine your dogs and do not keep
pigeons unless you confine them.
If hog cholera appears in your herd
| Confiae your hogs to Unite quarters
that may be cleaned daily and spray
three times a week with disinfectant
Zone part compound cresol solution tc
thi,t3 parts water) until hog cholera
has abated in your herd.
Treat them Immediately with anti
hog cholera serum, after which they
should lie Kept on light diet with pure
drinking water. s
The serum must be administered be-
fore the disease has progressed far ir
the herd, to get best results.
Post notice at the entrance of your
farm: Hog Cholera Keep Out.
Notify your neighDor that your hero
is infected, that they may take the
necessary precautions to keep hog
cholera from reaching their herds.
To rid premises Of Infection
Remove all manure and saturate
with quicklime.
Burn al litter, rubbish and old hog
troughs.
After premises are thoroughly clean
ed, spray walls floors and other sur.
face with disinfectaut Zone part com.
pound crescl solution to thirty parts
~at+r). Where hog houses are small
turn them over Exposing interior to-
sunlight.
Wallow holes and cess pools sh"ule
be filled in drained. or fenced IF.
All runs underneath buildings should
be cleaned disinfected AMI then board
ed up.
Destroy hogs that do not fully re
cover. as they may be carriers Of
cholera infection.