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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-19
ann.rona liiln anni.

hother--'Bobby, we're making up a
box Of broken toys osend to the poor
children. Go and bring me any you
have" Bobby tre,urDipg with arm
tull--'I didn't have any broken ones,
mamma, SO I smash j ,hcse.'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-19
10 waah vnrn.,had pnnar.

To wash varnish' 4 wall paper use
two tablespoonfuls ~ liuuid ammonia
to about half pail hi of warm water,
applied with n soft aaunel or sponge.
Then wipe the ' all down with q
chamois leather, ' ,ung out OF clean
water to which h ! been added two
tablespoonfuls OF t~rpentine. The tur-
pentine gives DO, sh to the rsper.
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WORK WANTED by woman with a
family at hotel. rooming house or rest.
dence. For Information inquire at
this Office or P. o. Box 614.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-19

VIM. E. Reider, brakeman on the
Nevada Northern railroad in Ely, is
here today to attend to some land
office business.
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TEUT0NS WILL SINK SHIPS
# IN FORBIDDEN SEAS

UNITED STATES TOLD TO SEND wARsHlPs WANTS TO
PROTECT VESSELS FLYING FLAG couNTRY ENGLAND
BLAMED CUT OFF SUPPLY TO NoMcomsAT
WAR ZONE
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Clear. NssSy, Reliable
Devoted - the UpbuiIdIn0 and
DsvoIopIno % Eiko County
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

Roy Dawson and Henry Shinn.
c. J. Lee Of Ames, Prof Paul f. Lee Of
Grinnell and Jacob Vanderzee Of Iowa
we're the judges.
The university chapel was crowded de-
spite bad weather.
Nebraska obtained a big lead in argu-
ment while the Kansas debaters were
more polished speakers.
LAWRENCE. Kan, Dec. 1.-THE Uni
versity Of Nebraska defeated the Uni
verslty of Kansas in a debate here last
night The subject was: Resolved that
the United States should Immediately
and substantially increase its armament"
The Nebraskans who maintained the
negative at Lawrence were Charles f.
schofield, II. Lincoln; Guy c. Chambers,
law '16, Sidney; II. ]. Schhwab, '1s, law.
IS. McCook, and r. B. Waring, law, II,
Geneva.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
WOMAN SUFFRAGE PART
OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
THE HAGUE, Nov. 2.-Woman's suf-
frage has been made an essential part
Of the governments program in Holland.
bill making suffrage possible through
an amendment of the constitutional law
Of the Netherlands, has just been brought
into Parliament.
The bill involves also other changes
In the organic law. II proposes to ex-
tend the right of voting to all male
citizens, who have reached the age of
% years, and are not excluded by GER
tain disabilities, and also to female
citizens, who have reached the same
age"
II IL stated that the passage OF the
bill will not of itself bring suffrage
into being. but will only pave the way
for II. A further revision of the exist
ing electoral law will. then be In order,
putting into effect the principle thus en-
bodied In the constitution.
The new constitutional amendment also
introduces proportional representation in
the different representative bodies.
Use The Bees "swapper' column.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
GREECE AGREES
TO DEMOBILTZE
Athens Dispatch Says All Arrange
ments Have Been Made and De-
cree Will Be Issued Soon.
ENTENTE REVIEWS PRESSURE

ATHENS, Dec. IOWA Paris,
Dec. 11)-The Greek government
has made all arrangements for the
rehabilitation OF the army. 1t is
expected a decree to this affect will
be issued shortly.
The French minister had his conference
Of this week with King Constantine this
morning Subsequently the ministers OF
the entente powers called on Premier
skouioudis. II Is learned on good author
ity that energetic representations were
made for the purpose OF inducing Greece
to hasten action in regard to the facilities
demanded for the allied troops at Sal
onlki. A decisive move on the part Of
the Greek government is expected mo-
mentarily.
The interview given by King Constan-
tine TO the Associated Press has been re-
published here and has created a sensa-
ton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

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to the monarchial system were FIRST APP
parent in August last with the publica-
ton of accounts OF a meeting OF promi-
nent men In Picking who formed an asso-
citation to discuss whether a monarchy
was not the best form OF government for
China.
The march Of events followed fast. II
was announced in Picking on November
that fifteen OF the eighteen provinces
had voted in favor OF monarchy.
Meanwhile the entente powers, noting
Entente Powers Act.
with evident anxiety the progress Of
Picking regarding the proposal TO upset
events in China, made representations to
the republican government and substitute
for II a monarchy. II was pointed out 10
China that such step In the midst Of the
European war wac not desirable from the
viewpoint Of the powers. as tending to
lessen the stability OF conditions and pos
sibiy lead to internal outbreaks which
might ultimately endanEer the peace Of
the Orient Japan took a leading part in
the representations.
China, however. was not moved by the
attitude Of tho powers, answering them
"ANAA N bNNAAiAaNANlA " HlHAHbHt AiiN uftlh-
ion and assuring them that the govern
ment had been advised by the provincial
officials that they would be able 10 main
tain tranquility In event a monarchy was
re-establlshed.
China's reply has been made manifest,
but apparently without avail.
Raise Fund 70 Resist
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Dec 1l-Tong
King ChoRg. president of the Chinese
Republic association here. the controlling
body OF thousands OF similar organiza-
lions In North and South America, an
nounoed today that preliminary measures
70 oppose the establishment OF the Yuan
Shit Kai monarchy would be taken at a
meeting Sunday. He said the association
had considered already the necessity OF
raising large fund to further such op-
position.
The Chinese Republic association. Tong
King Chong SAID has a total member
ship Of about 10000 in the Americas and
numbers millions In It's organization In
China.
According 70 him, the association has
named as its provisional commandment
chief. Shen chun shen. former viceroy OF
the province OF Canton. under the Man
chu dynasty. Shen Tung shen now Is in
Singapore. Straits Settlement. As leader
Of the opposition party he would be made
provisional president. II the party sue
ceeded In Its objects, Tong King Chong
said.
Asked 90 Go 60 Peru.
Further organization OF tho association
has been carried on in Central America
by three men sent from here several
months ago. They were Wong Sam Ark.
Chew Yook and Ng Jit Sang Recently
they were asked to go TO Peru TO extend
the organization there.
A cablegram from leaders In the Straits
settlements was shown by Tong Chons
which read:
Business about 10 start Remit capi-
tai stock"
This, he said. referred TO the raising
Of funds for the work In China. The
amount to be raised has not been de.
termined. but he said II would be a large
amount. In 1911 the organization. smaller
then. raised more than a million dol
lars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
TRAIN DITCHED
NEAR DESHLER
Rock Island Passenger Wrecked on
the Fairbury-Nelson
Branch.
MAIL AGENT BARELY ESCAPES

DEsHLER, Neb.. Dec. 11.-CSpecial
Telegram.)-The Fairbury-N elson pas
senger train on the Rock Island went
into the ditch a mile east Of Deshler at
$50 this evening. No one was seriously
injured. The tender jumped the track
and the baggage car and smoker turned
over.
Baggageman Tom HUI Of st. Joseph
was pinned in his car and almost burned
before he got loose. smashed in a door
and escaped with a few minor bruises.
Mail Agent NJ. E. Ralsten OF st. Joseph
managed TO get out. Although badly
bruised. he got out the registered mail.
A valuable dog was rescued. but all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
DEATH RECORD
Mrs. Charles weaver.

FAIRBURY. Neb.. Dec. u.-(speeiai.)-
Mrs Charles Weaver died at the home
OF her son. Myron B. Weaver. yesterday.
Death was attributed to paralysis and
general debility. Mrs. Weaver was born
in Elmira. New York. December II. 1913
She was married December II. 1893. to
Charles Weaver In New York. To this
union ten children were born. seven OF
whom are still surviving, The body was
taken TO Alma. Kan. today for burial.
Uncle Joe Miss Ia Dead.
FORT DODGE Ia. Dec. ii,-Cspecial.l
Uncle Joe" Bliss. for thirty-five years
a travelling man in northern Iowa. died
suddenly at his home here Thursday
night. He was Is years old. He served
In the civil war In the Twenty third New
York battery which fired the last cannon
shot OF the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

remarked before adjourning the senate"
that the body needed plucking board
instead OF a cloture rule.
Besides the executive officers, Senators
Cummins, Borah. Sherman. James, Pen
rose and Oliver; Representatives cannon
and Mann Of Illinois. Gardner OF Massa-
chusetts. stevens Of Minnesota, Rear Ad-
miral Benson. chief Of naval operations.
u. s. N; Major General Scott. chief OF
Staff. L. s. a. Hiram Maxim, a member
Of the naval advisory board. and David
Belasco OF New York were among the
widely known guests
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
Miss Ida May Swift
To Wed Italian Count

CHICAGO. Dec. li.-Miss Ida May
Swift. daughter OF Louis r. Swift. the
packer. Is TO be married next month 70
Count James Minotto. a Venetian noble
man. who Is engaged In banking in New
York. The young couple were engaged
two weeks ago, but announcement was
not made until today by Mr.. Swift. Miss
Swift first met the count two years ago
at society event in New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
AMERICAN VESSEL
SAN JUAN HELD UP
Two Men Said to Be from New Or
leans Taken Off Steamship by
French Cruiser.
THIRD SHIP TO BE SEARCHED

WASHINGTON. Dec. IL. The
state department announced today
that the stopping and searching Of
three vessels OF the New York and
Porto Rico line by the French cruiser
Deseartes would be made the subject
of diplomatic representations to
France. The department received Of
fetal advices today from San Juan
OF the Incidents.
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE
steamer San Juan OF the New York
and Porto Rico line was held up and
searched by French cruiser while
the steamer was bound from New
Orleans to San Juan, according TO a
message received by the line today.
Two second class passengers we're
removed. The San Juan flies the
American flag.
The San Juan IL the third vessel OF this
line TO have been help up within the
last five days. the Coamo and Carolina
having been searched off Porto Rico
this week.
Parsengers from New Orleans.
The passengers removed from the San
Juan were William Gunthecodt and
Fritsch Lothar, both said TO be residents
OF New ORLEANS. The San Juan left New
Orleans Saturday and arrived at San Juan
carly today.
message from San Juan 10 the local
office did not give the exact location
where the steamer was searched nor the
name of the French cruiser. but II is be-
lieved that the San Juan was searched
late yesterday and probably by the Des-
cartes, which held up the Coamo and
Carolina. The message also failed 70
state whether the cruiser fired any shots
at the San Juan. as was done In the pre-
vious case.
Manager Mooney OF tho line said he
would not determine the question OF max
ing a protest through the State depart
ment until after the steamer Carolina ar
rives here Monday and he obtains full re-
ports OF the holding up Of the Carolina
and Coamo from the ships officers.
ship Searched by Descartea.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico Dec. 1.-THE
San Juan was held up by the French
cruiser Descartes. which also searched
the Coamo and Carolina earlier this
week. Gunthevodt and Lothar. who are
described here as Germans. were taken
off at midnight last night.
The Argentine steamship Pampa from
Buenos Aires for New York has put In
here, A German civilian on board left
the vessel. believing that II he attempted
90 continue the voyage to New York he
would be taken off By the French,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

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absolutely honest and dead in earnest.
would rather tour the country as a
second fiddle TO him than anything else
on earth. He is good company to go to
heaven with. went to hear him in a crit
ical mood, but he converted me-"
"Billys" sermon for women only pre-
cipitated a brand new controversy which
exceeded in bitterness any developed
earlier in the campaign. Signed attacks
in newspapers on Sundays unvarnished
language brought a red hot reply from
the evangelist
'sBiIIy's" Hot Retort.
1T II a lie. that story that say things
unfit for women to hear" asserted
BILLY" You in Syracuse who make
such statements are liars and scoundrels.
/ will give 5000 to Syracuse charity, re-
tire from the ministry and serve one year
in the penitentiary II anyone who has
made such a statement can prove 1t and
not being able. will serve time
People who villify me in that way are
dirty. low-down black-hearted. un-
mitigated liars. and those who believe
such stories are no better than ones who
tell them. Let any man make such a
charge to my face and I'll knock him
down; at least. I'd try mighty hard"
Sunday will be put on trial before q
jury of six Schenectady business men in
Albany Street Methodist church in that
city tomorrow night. Rev. Lewis f.
Carter has asked six men who went on
an excursion last week TO hear Sunday
20 come to his church and as jurymen
give their verdict OF Sunday. The men
were chosen before they had heard the
evangelist.
OId-Timera Make visit.
''Biiiy's" program today was featured
by visit from five old timers in the
sporting and theatrical world who called
TO renew old friendships. Among the
quintet were tire former ball players,
an actor and king OF the rowing coaches,
Jim Ten Byck. The ball players were
Jay Faatz, who used TO hold down first
corner In the big league when Billy
wore the uniform OF the Chicago White
Stockings. Al Buckenburger. once man
ager OF the Pittsburgh Pirates, and
George Gere. who used to heave 'em over
for the Boston Nationals. Lew Benedict,
famous minstrel, was the fifth member
OF the party.
Members OF the Sunday party will prob
ably attend the funeral Monday OF Mrs.
Martin Ryan, whose death occurred at
the tabernacle last night. This is the
first time a Sunday campaign has been
marred by such an accident.
The first marriage to be solemnlzed In
Sunday tabernacle also took place here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
LAST CHRISTMAS MAIL
LEAVES FOR EUROPE

NEW YORK. Dec. l1.-Ameriean Chris
mas mail to Europe. the last OF which
was dispatched consisted of $3.50 sacks.
The sacks carried. in addition to ordinary
letters. $500 registered articles. $500 par
cells post packages and 2s4. 457 money or
ders The money orders represented
"a. l6s797. an increase over the Christmas
mail for 1914 to lSs.OM orders and 81. lS7. 7O4
In value.
The largest amount 20 so 20 any indi-
vidual country. was si.56e.sS0 70 Great
britain. Germany will receive S22s. S23.
The mail dispatched today was shipped
on the liners st. Louie. Kristianafjord.
Lafayette and Verona.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
Nebraska Trims
Kansas Debaters
On Preparedness

LINCOLN. Neb., Dec. 1L-(special Tele-
gram )-Nebraska trimmed the Jayhawk-
ers again. this time in debate. For the
first time in seven years the Huskers and
their southern rivals met in intercolle giate
debate and Nebraska won a to 1 de-
oision. speaking on the affirmative side
Of military preparedness. The Huskers
we're represented by s. c. Zimmerman,
r. f. Carr and A. c. swenson. The Kan
sas debaters were Rayner McQuiston,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

mail, baggage and express was de-
stroyed. as the coaches burned.
Passengers w. NJ. Fintel and Henry
Becker Of Deshler we're badly bruised.
The coaches were full Of passengers.
Engineer j. p. Merger, Fireman Guy
Sutherland Of Fairbuy. Conductor
Charles Ransom and Brakeman John
Orr Of Fairbury were in charge Of the
train.
Volunteer workers and Deshler physi-
clans responded promptly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
Army officer Attempts Life.

HONOLULU, T. II. Dec. n.-Lieuten-
ant Colonel Charles S. Bromwell, head
of the Army Engineer corps here, shot
and fatally wounded himself today.
He died two hours after the shooting.
Mrs. Bromwell and their daughter are in
the United States, where the latter is
in his residence when the shooting oc-
Cured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

DENVER. Colo. Dec. li.-tspecial Tele-
gram.)-Harry ]. Benkleman. a wealthy
mining man. son OF John G. Benkelman.
pioneer cattle man for whom Benkelman.
Neb., IL named. died here today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
GRIDIRON CLUB
GRILLS GUESTS

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and blue candy canes; which they waved
quite recklessly.
Announcement Of the loss OF all Of the
army's chewing gum 10 a girls school
and the destruction OF two wagonloads of
chautauqua contracts caused great dis
tress in the camp. Mr.. Bryan then
obliged with '.Good-bye. chief, I'm
through" Here Is the chorus:
Goodbye. chief. I'm through,
] pray you'll not forget;
Say goodbye 20 you
With more or less regret;
! so TO save the nation
With lecture and grafton,
So bid a fond edieu,
Goodbye. chief, God bless you,
I'm through.
As MIR. Bryan finished singing. General
Gumdrop. broke out into I'm Days OF Old
When Knights Were Bold" and the entire
company mutinied. The skit closed with
the singing OF 4 strictly preparedness
chorus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

The trio that BIN schwartz and his
Nashville team. made up OF players win
tering In Nashville. were 70 take 10 Cuba
has been Cancelled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

The Gridiron Rockies sketch brought
out Colonies Roosevelt. Harvey. waiter
son and House. and Secretary Garrison,
General Leonard Wood. Mayor John
Purroy Mitchell OF New York, Dudley
Field Malone Of New York, collector OF
customs; Representative Augustus p.
Gardner OF Massachusetts,, Oswald a.
Willard OF New York. Mr.. Bryan and
Theodore Roosevelt. jr.. as candidates
Tor the army Scarcely had the squad
assembled when Colonel Roosevelt leaped
forward and began 10 assail those who
are trying to ''Chlnafy America" AS the
examination for candidates proceeded,
Colonel Roosevelt was asked n he de-
sired TO join the cavalry.
4 want 20 organise a gas bomb bri.
gade.' he replied.
What do you know about gas bombs 20
an examiner asked.
Everything; why. fired one at Platts-
burgh"
Did II DO any damageY'
IT almost killed Leonard Wood"
Gardner's Clothes stolen.
Mr.. Gardner. clad only IN a shirt and
a barrel. rushed In complaining that Sec.
retaries Daniels and Garrison had stolen
- - AA1 t1NAAl AAlNRA ms BNNco agent
Secretary Garrison. under examination
stated that his idea OF a hero was a mar
who stood on the administration firms
line and permitted Roosevelt 20 shoot
speeches at him. Colonel watterson de.
eiared his belief that preparedness just
now Is a good thing because Il will dem.
onstrate that a single-traek mind car
run both ways. Colonel House was as.
signed TO the household cavalry. DUDLEY
Field Malone went to the Boy Scouts.
To prove that newspaper men in Wash
ington ara not handed information on
silver platter -four exhibits OF raw ma,
terial' with whom the reporters have e
work. Mr. Bryan. Secretary Redfield
Senator James. Hamilton Lewis and Sec
rotary Tumulty. were presented IN
sketch. Mr.. Bryan said he had mucl
news. but he was keeping Il for his oWl
paper. Secretary Redfield entered a gen
erai denial. Senator Lewis uttered man
words, but not one for quotation. Score
tary Tumulty confined himself 20 anec
dOtes without news value. chiefly con
eerning old days in New Jersey.
Mock senate In Session.
A ci0ture rule. designed 10 affect onl
n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

A eioture rule. designed 70 affect only
Senators Reed OF Missouri and Thomas
OF Colorado. Yves quickly adopted. % 70
2. By a mock senate. A suffragette who
appeared 70 investigate clotufe fled when
she heard that II limited talk cloture.
which wa represented by a human fig
ure. eventually Was talked 70 death"
and carried out Vice President AIarshali
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
PRESIDENT YUAN
SHI KAI ACCEPTS
THRONE OF CHINA

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12
CHILLY" is READY
TO QUIT SYRACUSE

CONTINUED from Page one)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-12

Use The Bees "swapper' column.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-15
PLANS PERFECTED
FOR OBSERVANCE
Of DRESS-UP WEEK
EVERYTHING RAPIDLY GETTING
INTO SHAPE FOR THE BIG
EVENT.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
Baby Show Is Expected to Be Star
Event With the Fashion Display
Another That Will Attract Much
Attention.

Plans are rapidly being complet'
ed for Dress Up Week" to be OBJ
served in Columbia the week begin
ming on Oct. Is. The committees
have been named and have gone to
work with a will and everything is
being done to insure the complete
success of the movement. Every day
will be gala day for Columbia and
Maury county.
The beautiful awards that will be
made during the several days of the
occasion have been agreed upon and
will be announced soon. Every one
is expected to come to town during
the week, very carefully groomed in
their Sunday best" They are also
expected to dress up" their houses,
putting new touch here and another
there. The old buggy might be
dressed up" some better harness Sc
cured, in fact in every way it is pro-
posed to catch the spirit of the event.
The following are the committees
that have been selected to make all
the arrangements for the week:
For the baby show-Harry Frier-
son, Clarence Fly, Lee w. Kuhn. This
committee will make all arrange
ments. An award of $40 will be made.
The following is the committee to
arrange for daily William
Boyd, Edward Turner, VIM. Evans,
Gordon Morton, Abe Bauman and
Ulna Fister.
The following is the publicity com.
mittee--Eugene Anderson, John T.
Wooten, John Pigg.
The fashion show with awards of
$40 will be in charge of the follow
ing committee-John T. Wooten,
Robert j. Harlan, Clarence Fly, Ell.
bridge Denham, Eugene Anderson,
Walter P. Woodbridge Booker Smiser.