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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
PRESIDENT ORDERS
THAT BURKITT BE
GIVEN PLACE AGAIN
Wilson Gives Instru ton that Pos
tai Official Who Criticised
His Engagement Be
Reinstated.
ACTION QUALIFIED, HOWEVER
Winnetka Han to De Restored to
Post if There Are No Other
Charges Against Him.
INCIDENT ANNoYs EXECUTIVE

. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Presi-
dent Wilson today instructed Post
master General Burleson to reinstate
George Burkitt, removed assistant
postmaster at Winnetka, ILL.,, because
he criticised the president for his
engagement to be married The
president qualified his instructions
by telling the postmaster general
that Burkitt should be restored to
HIS position if there were no other
charges against him.
Announcement OF this action was made
today by Secretary Tumuty after a brief
conference with President Wilson 1t
was said unofficos..y that the president
disapproved of discharging Burktt for
making the remarks accredited to him.
Burkitt Denies Remarks.
In published conference between BurlSitt
and Postmaster Kloepfer of winnetka,
II was stated that Burkitt had been given
dement's for the remarks about the presi-
dents engagement. that Burkitt denieu.
The president did not go into that feature
In his instructions to Postmaster General
Burleson, but made 1t clear that Burkitt
should not be discharged for merely ex-
pressing the view that a man should
not become engaged within a year after
the death of his wife.
., 1t was stated at the White House that
Postmaster General Burleson had no
knowledge of the case before !. was called
TO his attention by publication in news
papers. The discharge of Burkitt was APP
proved by Assistant Postmaster General
Roper, after an exchange of letters with
Burkitt.
Burkitt protested he had not had an
opportunity to reply to the charges as
required by civil service laws. Mr.. Roper
informed him that the law had been
complied with by letter sent to Burkitt
by the postmaster. notifying him of the
charge of showing disrespect to the
president.
White House officials were annoyed by
the publicity given to the case, and it
was expected that Postmaster General
Burleson would act Immediately on the
presidents instructions.
--Retne InEestigatcd.
The Postoffice department issued a
statement today saying Burkitt was
charged with a series of offenses which
had been accommodating for months, i,
1t was announced that Burkitt's case
was being further investigated and that
meanwhile he stand suspended
When the Postoffice departments state
ment saying Burk1tt still was under sus-
pension and that the other charges were
being investigated reached the White
House It was stated that orders were on
their way to Postmaster General Burle-
son to reinstate the man, and it was
made plain that he was to be restored to
his place regardless of other demarits
against him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
GREECE HINTS IT
WILL DISARM The
ALLIED SOLDIERS
Implied Threat Of Athens Govern
ment to Take This Action Re-
garding Entente Troops
Causes Fear.
GREAT ALARM is BEING FELT
Assurance from Official Sources Of
benevolent Neutrality Not
Convincing,
BULeAR1ANg OCCUPY POSITION

LONDON, Nov. 15.-Diplomatic
representatives at Athens of the en-
tente allies unQuestiohably are
greatly alarmed at hints that II the
Franco-Br troops in Serbia at
tempt to fall back toward Salonikl
the Greek authorities may seek to
disarm them. limitations of this ma
nature have come from the premier
and minister Of finance and the as
surances from Greek official sources
of warm friendship and benevolent
neutrality do not carry complete
conviction.
Greek military critics express their be-
lief that when the railroad from Bel
grade TO Sofia Is In operation without
danger of attack the Austrians and Ger
mans will leave the Macedonian cam
paign to the Bulgarians. They fail to
explain, however. how the numerically
inferior Bulgarian force is TO make head
way against the Serbians and their
Franco-British allies.
DuIgarIans occupy TetOvO.
The Bulgarisns are reported again to
have occupied Tetovo. which. situated
twenty-five miles west OF Uskup, forms
the extreme point of the wedge driven
Between the Serbian armies. This is the
only bit OF definite news from the near
eastern front. but It is known the French
continue TO hold the crest dominating the
Kosturnio region in the Strumitza sector
Monastir, in southwestern Serbia. is
..s,N
of the large Bulgarian forces which are
threatening Perlepe from the BabunA
pass region.
Troops of the entent allies. arriving In
an unceasing stream at Salonlki. tax the
resources of the port and the railroad to
the utmost This Is accepted as an in
dication of the intention to push military
operations without regard to the equivo-
cal diplomatic position of Greece.
German Line in Russia I'm Danger.
Pho sViait to. Riga OF -Emperor. NioholAs
is taken here 10 mean that things at this
end of the long Russian battle line are
going very well for the emperor's troops
They are advancing to the west OF
Kemmern, which fell into their hands
during the recent rush. Petrograd mill
tary experts declared that the capture
OF Kemmern places the German line from
Libau to Mitau in jeopardy. and also
brings q section OF the Tukum-Mitau
railroad within artillery range.
The Germany lines are said TO be only
ten miles in advance OF Mitau, which
city the Russians believe will soon be
within the range of their artillery
Along the Italian front the fighting for
Gorilla dominated the situation. The
Austrians are said to be feeling some
anxiety for the fate OF the city, the
fall of which might be expected to have
a decided effect on the Serbian campaign.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Sultan Thanks God
for Victory Over
French and British

CoNSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 15,-(Via
Berlin and London)-In a speech from
the throne at the opening of the Turk
ish Parliament today, Sultan Mehmed ",
said:
Events which have passed since
December !, thanks to The Almighty.
have realized my wishes and have cor
responded to the hope which / expressed
that these events might assure the hap
piness of the whole Mosleni world ana
the Ottoman empire.
Fierce attacks directed by the British
and French army and navy forces against
the Dardanelles. with the intention to in
wade Constantinople and the seizure or
the straits, which for two and half
centuries the Russians have been covet-
ing, have been repulsed by the resist
ance, self sacrifice and enthusiasm OF
my army and navy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Robert Fay Makes
Detailed Admission
of Alleged Plot

NEW YORK, Nov. l5-Robert Fay,
one of the six men now under indict-
ment charged with attempting 60 place
bombs on munitions ships sailing from
this port for England and France. today
made a long statement 10 United States
Attorney II. snowden Marshall. The
statement is understood to. be- IN 1919
nature OF confession and also 20 fur
nish new details of the alleged German
plot to destroy or damage munitions
shipped from this country TO the allies
A prominent official connected with
the investigation said a quasi-agreement
had been made between the government
authorities and Fay. and that Fay who
claimed TO be lieutenant IN the German
army would plead guilty when brought
to trial with the five others on
conspiracy charges. II was also
stated that Fay would appear be-
fore the federal grand jury, but
not until his latest statement has been
checked up by the Department of Justice
and secret service agents II Fay goes
before the federal grand jury. II Is con-
sidered certain that he will not be asked
to waive immunity.
Officials said that much OF Fays
original statement was valueless chiefly
because OF vagueness. Fay, who was ar
rested while experimenting with ex-
plosives, according 70 secret service
agents. confessed at that time that he
came to this country through the aid OF
the German secret sdrvice. with the
avowed purpose Of attaching a marine
bomb Of his own invention to munitions
vessels sailing from this port.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
The Day s War NetOs

WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL
today declared in the House OF
Commons that the project Tor
sendinE "A British force 40 the re-
lief of Antwerp I'm October, 1914,
originated with Earl Kitchener
and the French government.
ON THE FRONT in northern France
the Germans RnnOuce the cap
ture of projecting French
trench 800 yards long northeast of
Ecurie, the new position being
consolidated with the German line
at that point.
CAPTURE OF $500 sERBIANs IL
reported by German headquarters
in tOday's official statement. The
BuIEarian forces operating In
Serbia took 1000 at these. to-
Eether with seven cannon. The
serbians continue 20 be driven
back all along the line, IL Is an
nOunced.
BERLIN CLAIMS a somewhat de-
cided success for German arms
along the styF river. General Won
LinsenEen's troops have cleared
the entire western bank OF the
river of Russians, a IL declared.
RUSSIANS APPEAR 90 have begun
an offensive movement In a new
region, the German war office re-
porting Russian attacks near
smOrsOn, east of wilma, which
were repulsed.
LATEST OFFICIAL REPORT by the
italian general staff claims prog
ress IN the fighting ON the IsOnHo
front. ~
sALONIhI HEARS that German
submarines are using the Bull
Earian harbOr OF VernA, ON the
Black Sea, As a base of operations.
LATEST REPORTS from Rome In
dieate that 2Os persons were lost
In the shaking of the Italian liner
AneOna By n submarine, 200 being
saved aut OF = total of bO7 ON
board.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Pioneer Bohemian
of Omaha is Dead

John Foral. pioneer OF Omaha, died
Sunday night at his home. l4ls Pierce
street. at the age OF 50 years.
Mr.. Foral came TO Omaha in 1881 from
Bohemia. the place OF his birth, and no
remained here ever since. He is sur
vived by wife. six sons. Martin. VII
liam and Louis OF Omaha; John OF coun-
ell Bluffs and Joseph OF Exeter. Neb.,
and James OF Detroit. and two daugh-
tiers. Anna OF Comstock, Neb., ana Mrs.
Mary Kotera OF Omaha.
The funeral win be held Wednesday
morning at o'clock from st. Aloysius
church. with interment in ST. Mary's
cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Judge Lindsey Fined
$500 for Contempt

DENVER. Colo, Nov. 15.-Ben b.
Lindsey, Judge OF Denvers juvenile
court. was held guilty of contempt OF
court and fined $500 and costs by Judge
John A. Perry in the district court late
today, Thirty days were allowed for an
appeal. The case grew out OF Lindsey
refusal to disclose Information In the
trial OF Mrs. Berta Wright on a charge
Of murder.
Judge Lindsey claimed tho information
came to him I'm privileged manner
through the confession of Neal Wright.
~ years lid. during the trial. An lnforma-
ton. charging the boy with the murder
OF his father because Of an alleged con-
fession made at his mothers trial, still
Is pending in the juvenile court. Mrs
Wright was acquitted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
WABASH DEED CARRIES
$4,000 REVENUE STAMPS

SHENANDOAH. Ia, Nov. 15.-(spe-
cial)-Revenue stamps worth $4,000 were
placed on the deed In which the Wabash
Railroad company was transferred to the
Wabash Railway company under the re-
cent reorganization OF the corporation,
when the deed IVES recorded In Page
county, II contained eighteen 1000
revenue stamps and the recording fee
was $3.50. The Omaha branch OF the
railroad runs through Page county,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
ANTHRAX AMONG CATTLE
NEAR 0WANKA S. D.

RAPID CITY, s. D.. Nov 15.-(special.)
Anthrax Is reported among cattle in
the vicinity OF owanka, In eastern Pen
ningtOn county. and cattlenen In that
section are greatly alarmed. Deputy
State Veterinarian Edmiston was sum
moned as soon as the disease was dis
covered and took steps TO prevent any
spread. Eleven head belonging to Roy
Humphrey were killed by the malady and
the official ordered their carcasses
burned and the balance OF the herd
quarantined. Adjacent farmers are
awaiting developments with their herds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Take Moving Picture
Of Ship and Boats
Before Sinking It

NICE, Nov. 15-Captain Rafael OF the
steamer France. which was sunk by a
submarine in the Mediterranean on No
vember Z, is authority for the statement
that while the crew was getting, into the
small boats the submarine approached
to within 100 feet of the France and
when all the sailors were were safely
off the ship grouped the boats together
with the steamer as a background. after
which moving pictures were taken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Greek Liberals May
Not Take Part in
the New Elections

PARIS, Nov. l5.-The liberal party in
Greece may not participate In the coming
elections although the matter has not
yet been decided Former Premier Ven
lzelos formally indicated TO a deputation
of merchants and manufacturers. who
came to him urging him to pursue his
struggle against the opposing influences
i'm Greek politics, Havas dispatch from
Athens dated yesterday states.
Replying to the deputation NJ. Ven
izelos said he thought 1t would be prefer
able II the liberal party took no part
in the approaching elections, as even IL
1t obtained a majority in the chamber
Il could not carry through its program.
The party. however. would decide def
nitely in few days, he said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Bill for Health Insurance for
Workingmen DrdUn in New York

NEW YORK, Nov. l5.-The American
Association for Labor legislation today
made public the text OF a hill designed
to establish a system OF health insurance
for workers I'm this and other states The
association proposes to introduce the
measure in the next New York legislature
and In other state legislatures during the
next few months, The general purpose OF
the proposed measure provides for health
insurance fo- employees at the Joint eX-
pense of employe. employer and state
AS now drafted the employer and en-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
CHURCHILL SAYS
KITCHENER MADE
ANTWERP PLAN
Former Cabinet Member, in Speech
to Commons, Says Idea of Relief
Expedition Originated with
War Secretary.
DEFENDS DARDANELLEs RUSH
Admiral Fisher Objected to Rsduc-
ton Of Home Fleet but Did Not
Oppose Method of Attack.
PREDICTS ULTIMATE VICTORY

LONDON, Nov. Winston spen-
Ger Churchill. who resigned last week
az chancellor OF the duchy of Lancas-
ter, said in tho House OF Commons
today that the project for sending an
army to the relief OF Antwerp origin
ated with Field Marshal Kitchener
and tho French government. Mr..
Churchill made this statement in out
lining the reasons for his resignation
from the cabinet and explaining his
administration of the admiralty, OF
which he formerly was first lord.
Mr.. Churchill declared that " any oper-
atoms In the history OF the world were
worth carrying through with sustained
fury and utter disregard OF life. che oper-
Rtions at tho Dardanelles were worth 1t.
Predicts ultimate Victory.
I'VE are passing through a bad time.
which probably will be worse before II is
better, but Il will be better" Mr.. Church
III said. 'Tf we endure the campaign OF
1915 should be decided against Germany
by its shortage OF men"
Regarding the Dardanelies, Mr.. Church.
III declared that the admiral on the spot
said they could not be taken with a rush,
put thet tne loruilcatlohs might DC re-
oueea SradueIy oy commencement Az
inlrai Sir Jonh plsher' then iirs' sea ioru,
was opposed TO reuucuon Oh Sreat
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Worlds Wheat Crop
Largest on Record

WASHINGTON. NOV. I5-Wheat pro-
duction In twenty countries which ordi-
narily produce 30 per cent OF the worlds
crop IL placed at 1888, 10000 bushels by
the Department OF Agriculture from pre-
lminary official estimates. That Is an
increase OF b5O.OOOOO0 bushels over the 1914
crops In those countries and 233. 600. 900
bushels more than in 1913. the previous
high record. The statistics include the
American 1.OO2. O2s. OOO-bushel crop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Millionaire Kelly
Admitted to Bail

CHICAGO. Nov. 15.-ThomAs Kelly,
the Winnipeg. Man. contractor. win have
hearing on a writ Of habeas corpus.
granted today by Judge lands. In the
United States district court. here next
Friday. Last week United States Com
missioner Mason ordered that Kelly be
extradited TO Canada, where he Is
charged with parliament building frauds
totalling $4,000. Kelly is now admitted
TO ball.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Regiment for New
Army is Enlisting
at Pittsburgh, Pa

PITTSBURGH. Nov. 15.-Leaders OF the
movement TO form In Pittsburgh a regi-
continental army. announced today that
some 400 men had already declared their
intention of Joining the organization,
which will be perfected at a meeting in
Carnegie Music Hall "wednesday night.
The plan includes the maintenance OF a
summer training camp and winter quar-
tiers where the men can be kept fit and
ready for service at all times. Back OF
the organization are the produce. bust
ness and professional men who spent
month at Plattsburg last summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
City Managers Are
Meeting at Dayton

DAYTON. o.. Nov. i5.-Munieipal week
Is being observed here beginning today,
with meeting OF the city managers OF
American cities governed by this new
form OF municipal control. City Manager
Henry Waite of Dayton, the largest OF
these cities, delivered the address OF well
come and City Manager Ashburner OF
Springfield, o., responded as president OF
the association. The National Municipal
league will begin its sessions "Wednesday,
with many problems OF community in
terest to be discussed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Governor Puts Ban
on Public Hanging

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. Nov. 15.-Pending
the receipts Of assurances from Sheriff
White OF Jackson county that the hang
Dunno, for a second time. today re-
prieved Elston Scott. negro, under
sentence OF death at Murphysboro. Re
Gently nearly 1000 people attended a
hanging at MurphysborO. taking their
lunches and making a gala event Of the
affair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

ployes would contribute equally and the
state would contribute one-fourth TO this
amount.
The bill applies 60 all those engaged In
manual labor and to all others earning less
than 500 a month II would provide every
insured worker with medical care, In
Guiding nursing attendance. hospital care,
medical and surgical supplies, and a cash
benefit equal to two-thirds OF the wage
for n maximum OF twenty-slx weeks in
year. II also offers special care for
the wife OF an insured man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Douglas County
Gets Requisition
for Arthur Hauser
CFrom q SD correspondent.l

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 15.-(Speeial)-
Application was made this afternoon by
County Attorney Magney OF Douglas
county to Governor Morehad for requisi-
ton papers on the governor of Kansas
asking for the return to Omaha of Ar
thur Hauser charged with the murder OF
w. II. Smith,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

my building Il vacant once more
And Varanct0s DO abhor;
Aud the place ought 10 rent
FOR much money I've spent,
And find nothing wrong with the store.
This young man Il in q SAD plight,
Tor he has no prospects In sight.
bee Want Ads he should use
AaA no sleep would he lose,
Tor his store would Be rented by night.
For Rent Sign Is a good means 10
While 4 Want Ad v IN reach hundreds
folks, who not only viii not nass you,
store house or apartment-but could In
no othsr way know that the places were
for rent.
Call Ut Tyler 1000 row and put yOur
I'd In The Omaha Daily Bee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Carranza Troops
Take Town of NacO

agency today announced the occupation
OF Naco. villa troops fled toward villa
Verde. with 1900 Carranza cavalry in
pursuit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
The Weather

For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair; warmer.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

THE GEAR IN SUPREME COMMAND OF HIS ARMY
Latest photo Of the Russian monarch taking the salute
while his young the czarevch stands at his side at
attention
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

comparative LOcnI RECORD.
1915. 1914. 1913 1912.
EE 9ass3 y yssitSFdGSy 4 3 s s
Precipitation ............ 90 90 90 90
Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature. .....................3 IS
Deficiency for the day.................... 2
Total deficiency since March 1.......... 215
Normal preciDitation........... O4 inch
Deficiency for the day........... Oi inch
Total rainfall since March 1. SCI inches
Deficiency since March -. J. 80 inches
Deficiency cor. period l9l4.a 1855 Inches
Deficiency. cor period 1913. ISL Inches
Reports from stations at p. NJ.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

Continued on Page Two. Column one)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

Comparative Local Record.
1O1E 1oTf 1Q1a 1910
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-19
TECH HIGH TOSSERS
ON FOUR -DAY TRIP
Play Reading and Then Go to
Lehigh, Where They VIII Be
Guests Over Monday

The Tech high school basketball
team has two important games on its
schedule this week, playing Reading
high school at Reading tonight, and
Lehigh Scrubs at South Bethlehem
Saturday afternoon. The latter game
will be played between the halves of
the Lehigh-Swarthmore interscholastic
game.
Coach Percy l.. Grub and the team
have been invited to remain over
Washington's birthday at the univer-
sity. Monday they will witness the
wrestling meet between Lehigh and
State College.
Particular interest will center in this
attraction for the local boys, because of
the fact that Bob" Good, one of
Techs star athletes of several years
ago will compete in the 175-pound
class. Monday night they will wit
ness the basketball contest between
Lafayette and Lehigh, on the latter's
court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-19
TWO MORE CLUBS
FOR CENTRAL CIRCUIT
Final Action at Meeting Two
Weeks Hence; Re-elect Frank
Stees President

Discussion of plans and considera-
ton of two applications for admission
to Central Pennsylvania Baseball Lea
que, preceded the annual election of
officers last night. Representatives
from every town on the circuit were
present at the meeting held at the
rooms of the PaXtang Hook and Lad
der Company, Steelton.
Hershey and Lucknow are the two
towns seeking admission. Roy G. Les
lie, of Lucknow, was present in the
interest of the Lucknow shop league
that is desirous of putting an all-star
team in the field. No definite action
was taken. Another meeting will be
held within two weeks at which Il
schedule will be adopted and two
towns selected.
Frank A. Stees was unanimously
reelected president and his efforts of
last season commended. John NJ.
Donovan will again look after the du-
ties of secretary and will handle the
cash. Umpires will be appointed by
President Stecs.