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Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Nebraska Wesleyan
Celebrates Lifting
of It's Indebtedness

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Neb., Sept. So
Especial. THE chapel exercises at Ne
brasks Wesleyan university yesterday
will long be remembered not only by
the student body. but by the man min
listers who had stopped over between
trains on their way home from the
Omaha conference. DR. schreckengast
was introduced by Chancellor Fulmer to
make an important announcement. He
was greeted by prolonged applause and
quietly stated that Wesleyan IL now out
Of debt, q total OF $4,000 having been
raised 10 meet a debt which now aggre-
gates tsS. 400
M. A. Keith then spoke OF the high
regard which the student body feels for
Dr. acknowledgment and the work he has
done in the present financial campaign
Next Miss Myrtle snider presented to
DR.. Schreckengast a silver loving cup
as a tangible token OF the appreciation
Of the student body
After yells and songs Chancellor Full
mer and Vice Chancellor schreckengast
were carried from the auditorium by the
students and placed In n waiting auto
mobile. which headed q procession
through the business part OF town. After
the parade all gathered at the pavilion
on the campus, where brief speeches
were made by Chancellor FNilner, Vice
Chancellor schrechengast and A. l.
Johnson, president Of the board Of
trustees,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Omaha Firm Gets
Contract to Build
New Bessey Hall
lion a sax Corresnondent.l

LINCOLN. Sept O-(special. THE
property committee Of the university
board Of regents last night awarded the
contract for general construction of the
new Bessey, hall. the first building to be
built on the city campus from the extern
sion fund, to the Selden-Breck Construc-
ton company OF Omaha.
Thirty firms bid on the work and the
Selden-Breck company was lowest with
Hll,Ooo. The bid OF Gould 4 Son of
Omaha was next lowest. for Sis 900
Smaller contracts for heating and light
ing were awarded to Lincoln firms
Work is to be started Just as soon as
arrangements can be mace for switching
facilities to carry material direct to the
site Of the building. which will also be
the first one started on the additional land
secured under the extenNv u fund The
regents now have a request before the
city council to permit yne closing of
some streets so the Missouri Pacific may
build a sldetrack to the grounds. The
general construction work Is to be com
pleted within 40 days of actual working
time.
Besey hall will be the most expensive
Of university buildings rivalling even the
splendid Engineering building, which cost
completed, $1,000
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Two Divorce Suits
Filed at Madison

MADISON. Neb., Sept SO.--(Speclal)-
Nellie Nj. Banner has brought action in
district court for divorce from her hus-
band. William II. Banner. They were
married at Norfolk In 1900 and have re-
sided there since. Among other things
Mrs. Banner alleges in her petition that
her husband IN October, 1914 caused her
to be committed to the Nebraska Hos
pital for the Insane at Norfolk. although
the plaintiff was not insane. She further
alleges that defendant is the owner of a
home In Norfolk. Neb., which is the home
OF the plaintiff. the gift to the plaintiff
from her father. r. F. Bruce, which Is
valued at $500. Mrs. Banner asks for
divorce. custody OF their child and that
she be decreed to be the owner OF the
premises upon which her home Is located.
August +. Bertram OF Madison filed suit
for divorce from his wife. Ella Bertram.
charging cruelty and abandonment.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
DRY CAMPAIGN
WORKERS NAMED
Executive Body Composed Of Eight
Members Chosen by Chairman
Charles bryan.
FIX FORM OF THE AMENDMENT
CFrom a staff Correspondent

From a Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Sept. 3O.-tSpecial.)- ex-
ecutive committee Of eight to direct the
coming campaign for Nebraska Dry in
1916" was appointed by the state dry fed
Grafton In its closing session here to-
day. In accordance with the plan Of
special committee Of five appointed by
Chairman Bryan, Wednesday afternoon,
to prepare a scheme of campaign.
The committee is nonpartisan and con-
sists Of one representative from each Of
the five leading political parties - the
state. from the Anti-saloon league, from
the state woman's Christian Temperance
union and from organized labor.
The following named were selected by
caucuses Of these various organizations
and were approved by the convention:
Ambrose c. Epperson OF Clay Center,
from the republican party.
~. o. Kretsinger OF Beatrice, from the
democratic party.
Harry e. saceett of Beatrice. from the
g Ss q croweii 81 Omaha, from the pro-
hibitiOn party.
I'd Ashland Of Omaha. from organized
labor.
H. f. Carson Of Lincoln, from the Anti
Saloon league.
Mrs. Mamie C1afiln of University Place.
from the Woman's Christian Temperance
union.
No socialist candidate was named and
the committee was empowered to select
the eighth member.
Form of Amendment.
A committee OF nine was appointed to
pass on the form Of the proposed amend
ment and finally drew up the following:
BE II enacted by the people of the
state Of Nebraska, that the constitution
OF the state OF Nebraska be amended by
adding thereto the following. ~ be known
and designated az article xvii thereof:
"On and after May /. 1917, the manu-
facture. the sale, the keeping for sale or
barter under any pretext, Of malt, spirit
uous, vinous or any other intoxicating
liquors are forever prohibited In this
state. except for medicinal. scientific.
mechanical or sacramental purposes"
The organization committee empowered
the executive committee to establish a
state central committee. with delegates
from each state senatorial district. This
committee, cooperating with the execu-
tive committee, will plan county and local
organization.
Many Send Credentials.
More than 800 credentials have been
received from delegates at the convention
headquarters. The meeting ended this
afternoon with an address by Governor
Frank NJ. Byrne OF South Dakota.
At the convention Thursday afternoon
were Mr.. and Mrs. r. v. Muir Of Brown
vile. past 90 years of age. Mr.. Muir
came to Nebraska In 1856 and helped
found Table Rock, which was plated and
sold in town lots conditional that no
liquor ever be sold on the premises.
Addresses were made by Ross Ham,
mond of Fremont, Judge 4. p. Holmes
OF Lincoln. Judge A. c. Epperson of Clay
Center and Chancellor oeschgsr OF Cot
ner university.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
BERLIN BLACKSMITH
Is SEVERELY BURNED

AvocA. Neb. Sept. So Especially -
Ralph RogerH. blacksmith at Berlin.
five miles south OF here. was severely
burned about the arms and chest yes
terday by gasoline explosion Mr. Rog-
ers had BEEN repairing an automobile
and was using gasoline to burn grease
from the hubs. when some Of the oil on
his sleeve became ignited and caused a
blaze. In his excitement he plunged his
arms into q bucket OF gasoline. believing
Il to be water. and then into his cooling
tank. which caused an explosion, and the
man was enveloped In lanes. and only
by the prompt aid and observation-disclosures
Of some Of the bystanders was his life
saved. Erwin Pap was badly burned on
the arm while assisting to put out the
blaze.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Man Charged With Tr0hicking in
Passports is Arrested at New York

authorities early in August. Rentelen
was sent 70 an English detention camp,
where he stlll r..
Meioy and Miss Brophy were returned
20 this country at the request OF the
Department Of Justice. Miss Brophy IL
being held az a material witness.
Iuntelen nailed on the Noordam with
a passport stating that ne was citizen
OF Switzerland. Department OF Justice
agents alleged that he had previously
endeavored 20 secure passports under
the aliases OF Hansen and Gates.
Assistant United States Attorney Sar-
fatty said that indications are that a
third man. as yet unnamed. was directly
implicated in obtaining the passport.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Omaha Women Are
Prominent in the
Federation Work

NORFOLK Neb.. Sept aO-(special
Telegram -Omaha women took a prom
inent part IN the proceedings Of the third
day'e session Of the Nebraska Federation
OF Women's Clubs Thursday. Mrs. F. II.
Cole and Mrs. X. r. J. Edholm delivered
interesting talks on health and scholar
ships
The principal address OF the day was
delivered by DIR. Rachael Yarros, Hull
House, Chicago, on 'Health-Its Rela-
tlonship TO Social Hygiene"
In this address the Chicago woman
urged Nebraska parents to take their
children into confidence during their ten
der years She pleaded for enforcement
OF the laws pertaining to sanitation.
The mission and the problem of social
settlement was discussed by DIT. Yarros
this evening
The convention comes to a close Fri
day morning. when the ballot boxes will
be opened. The women voted Thursday
afternoon. using the Australian ballot.
and were advised by President Peterson
that practice at women's conventions
would make them more efficient when
they go TO the polls in future years.
Mrs. ]. N. Paul OF ST. Paul is the prob
able new president Of the state organiza-
ton, no opponent appearing against her.
Mrs. NJ ID. Cameron. who presided over
the civil service session, is a candidate
for recording secretary Mrs. Julia
Fuller Of Beatrice Is her opponent Mrs.
Cameron was urged to be candidate
70 the presidency, but declined, believing
that office should go to the sixth dis
trict
Mrs. Edholm. Mrs. Hayes and Mrs.
Cameron Of Omaha were nominated as
delegates to the national biennial meet
ing In New York next May
Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01

NEW YORK, Sept y0.-Andrew u.
Meloy, who was arrested By Department
Of Justice agents when he arrived here
today on the steamer Nieuw Amsterdam.
was arraigned before United States Com
missioner Houghton. charged with con-
spring with Franz Rinteien. n German
wine merchant TO defraud the United
States government In securing a pass
port for Hntelen. Meloy. who said he
had been recently engaged In promoting
Mexican enterprises. was held In $4,000
bail for a hearing October T.
Meloy. his secretary. Miss Hattie
Brophy. and Franz Rintelen. alias u. V.
Gssche, were taken off the steamer
Noordam at KIrkwsil by British military
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Nebraska
PROPOSE NEMAHA
LEYEE SYSTEM
Plan Similar to One in Operation on
Lower Mississippi Has Been
Suggested.
FARMERS ON WRONG THEORY

from Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Sept 8l.-(Special.)--A levee
system, similar 70 that In operation along
the lower Mississippi IL proposed by
State Engineer johnson TO drain the
flood waters OF the Nemaha river near
where Il empties into the Missouri.
During the floods OF last spring and
summer Richardson county farmers lost
many thousand dollars in property by
overflow over the fiat Missouri bottoms
Of the NemahA river. made over several
years ago into big drainage canal.
Parallel bitches running into the Mis-
souri, are Included In the scheme of the
state engineer. Dykes three or four
miles long WI be built through the bot
toms TO prevent the flood waters spread
ing over the adjacent country.
what Engineer FRvors.
The engineer, In whose hands the
proposition has been left BY the drainage
board and the suffering landholders. will
recommend to the State Board OF Irriga-
ton the levee scheme In company with
Governor Morehead he viii leave Monday
70 20 over the ground again for a final
inspection.
The cost will be assessed against the
entire drainage district, for the reason
that the change from a river into huge
canal some time back, by the whole dis
trict. IL the cause OF the OVERLOOKING OF
the lower lands. The upper lands have
not suffered.
small Ditch BuiIt.
Against the APPROVAL Of the state enRi-
neer the board OF irrigation has allowed
residents along the south fork Of the Me-
mahs. near Humboldt, 10 construct a
drainage canal after tneii own plans.
They had presented specifications 10 the
state engineer who refused TO approve
them on the ground that the proposed
ditch would not handle the fiod waters.
College view Bonds.
The state auditor has registered $1,000
OF College View intersection bonds and
$4,000 OF Laurel lighting ponds. both
bearing per cent interest
sutton Visits Governor.
Judge A. L. sutton OF Omaha, who has
announced himself for governor on the
republican ticket with the main issue
that OF prohthition, called on Governor
Morehead and other state officials today.
He had been attending the Nebraska
Dry convention IN Lincoln.
Coffey 40 Arlington.
Lnsor Commissioner Coffey has gone to
Arlington, Neb.. TO inspect the school
house and the fire escapes. and will stop
in Fremont and investigate complaints
Of female labor law.
Morehend ~ Tired.
Governor Morehead, after speaking az
the Howard county fair in s.. Paul, Neb.,
Wednesday was to wearied 10 III his
Falls City speaking engagement and re-
turned to Lincoln.
Wareause Lirense.
The NebraSita-Iowd Grain company
has been granted warehouse license for
elevators at Lyman. McCool Junction and
Sutton. The Hynes Elevator company
has taken out licenses ut Fairmont and
Trumbull
Hitchcock sees johnson.
senator Hitchcock has been In Iansoln
20 confer with tsate Engineer johnson
In regard to irrigation OF interest 70 west
ern Nebraska, which arc pending In
various departments at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
TAe cIerk t...raateea It.

"A customer came into my store the
other day and said 10 one OF my clerks.
Have you anything that will cure
diarrhoeaS and my clerk went and got
him a bottle OF ChAmberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and said
70 him. II this does not cure you. will
not charge you cent for IL So he took
Il home and came back IN a day OF two
ana said he was cured" writes J. H.
Berry 4 Co. Salt Greek. Va OBTAIN
able sveEyuhsrs. An drusEistA--Advsr-
tinsmsnt
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Nebraska Sweepstake
Corn Will Go to China

DENVER. Colo. sept. S0.--T. z. Chang,
minister OF agriculture OF China. today
purchased fifty ears OF corn that won the
sweepstakes prize at the international
Soil Products expos ton in session here.
The purchase price was 10 cents an ear.
which. according to experts, would make
the price OF the minister's seed corn
about $500 an acre. The purchase. whicn
represented fifty varieties OF che grain.
was made from Arnold Martin OF Du
Bois. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Fifteen Thousand
Verdict to Brakeman

NORFOLK. Neb.. Sept. so.--(speciai
Telesram.)-Th jury In the damage suit
OF Phil McNeeIy OF Norfolk against the
Northwestern railroad returned a verdict
In federal court here Thursday giving
MoNeely $4,000. McNeely had sued for
$4,000. He was brakeman and lost his
right hand in an accident In the South
Norfolk yards.
The case. OF great interest in this COM
munity. was bitterly fought by NJ +. Har-
rinston. counsel for McNeely. and A. A.
Mclaughlin OF Omaha. counsel for the
railroad.
The jury was out since wednesday
Afternoon. The case Is to be appealed.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
TWEMTY-SEvENTH SAILS
FOR MANILA VIA CANAL

GALVESTON. Tex. Sept. so.-After be-
ms held IN port seven days on account
Of the uncertain path Of the West Indian
hurricane which today struck the Louis
lana coast, the United States army trans
port Buford. with the Twenty-seventh tn
fantry en- board. sailed late yesterday
for Manila via the Panama canal Or
deFs for Departure were given after Il
vas certain the effects OF the storm
would not b felt along the course the
vessel sets for the Xucatah channel.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01

WATERLOO. Ia, Sept. sO-(special
Telegraml THE Iowa Cattle congress and
Iowa State Dairy association In session
here have attracted hundreds of visitors
this week. Today was homecomers'
gathering and was brilliant pagentry
two miles long enthusiastically viewed
by thousands OF visitors coming from
both coasts. The shriners are holding q
convention at Waterloo and over 1,OOC
were in the parade.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
National Guard
Birdmen in Bad

BEATRICE, Neb.. Sept 0.-(spocial
Telegram)-Hal Mckinney attempted 20
break the local track record OF 2;oek.
but failed. covering the distance with n
pacemaker in sOeh on heavy track.
Following are the suits OF the races;
Trotting, 2;a2 class: Prince Dekayville,
first; DRIFT AneTtOn. second; Tommy
Hooper, third. Time. 2:29ik, 2:2sh. 3;294t.
In a match pacing race between Bud
weiser and Kennev. the former won.
Time. S;ish a;i7&, 2;ieA.
The National Guard aviation corps was
unable to make a flight and was ordered
10 pack up and leave the grounds by the
fair management.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
COMPLAINS OF BUTTERMILK
MILK RATE FROM OMAHA
lE,rom > staff Commencement.

(F>rom q Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN. Sept S0--(speeial. )-Butter-
milk IL good feed for hogs but too ex-
pensive when Il costs cents per one
hundred pounds to ship II from Omaha
20 Bennington. and the shipper must
furnish hts own tank car. John j. Be-
lick charges In a complaint filed today
with the railway commission. He wants
che commission TO order the Northwest
ern TO furnish the tank car hTe hearing
has been set for October II.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
department orders.

WASHINGTON. Sept S.-Cspecial Tel
sgrsIn) I :, an pension. granted:
karkins. living, az; Angelina A. White.
Wood River, N2
Mrs. Edna G. Evans was appointed
Postmaster al Big Muddy ConVerse
county. Wyoming. vice James ] Mullen.
~ signed.
W A. carnett was appointed rural let
ter carrier ~ Meadow Grove, Neb.
Tho postoftice at Oconoe. Platte county,
Nebraska. has been discontinued; mail 70
Columbus
The MechAnlcsf and Metal National
hank of New York has bee approved az a
reserve agent u the First National bank
20 AAlen. Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
BOARD OF PARDoNS GOES
CUT TO CONVICT CAMP
(From a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Sept 0-(Special. THE
board OF pardons departed from its usual
routine and went 60 Camp Morehead.
where eonvicts are now making perma-
nent road for the state, 10 hold hearings
on applications for paroles. Twenty
members OF the convict camp were seek
ing paroles.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
New Question Up
Over State Bridge
fFrom q staff Correspondent. }


LINCOLN, Sept 90. - Especially - A
scheme to make rivers wide enough by
dsming TO require state aid bridges is
scented by the state Board OF Irrigation.
In debating whether or not II shall con-
tribute to JOo-foot bridge across the
Blue river at Fairbury.
No state funds can be used on a bridge
under l7b feet In length. Where Il ex-
ceeds that length the state pays half the
cost The cost OF this particular bridge
will be about $4,000.
The state board fears that to approve
this bridge win be to establish a prece-
dent that will lead to wholesale dam
Ing Of streams The Blue river by no
means would como under the state law
were Il not for recent dam. The hoard
still has the matter under consideration
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
Aged Man End. Lie.

BEATRICE. Neb., Sept. SO.--Cspecial
Telegram -willlam Root. 60 years Of
age. committed suicide this afternoon at
the home Of his son five miles east OF
Blue Springs by shooting himself. Des-
pondency over i'll health was the cause
He is survived by two children.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
FREMONT RACE MEET
HAS BEEN CALLED OFF

FREMONT. Neb.. sept 0-tspeclal
Te'egEam.)--Ths Independent race meet
scheduled for this week after being post
p4e>4 t@ice owing 70 rain. has been
faNtd of Rain interfered with both
ftAe mests scheduled for Fremont this
year tle Neigtska circuit races having
ben called OF after one days card had
been run.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
KING AK BACK
WITH Big DOTNGS

Continued from Page one)
fui damseis dance artistlcally but would
win slight applause from "Billy' Sun
day. Across the street are the Tango
Queens" all crowned and waiting to
show the latest steps according 10 Hoyle.
And the Miracle Girl" no relation OF
George stallings. the Miracle Man"
does things that are really miraculous.
Last night she batted 1000 and fieided
500.
The Old Cider press is not a news
paper but Is that venerable and honored
institution that makes delicious drinks
out OF regular apples. Just as good as
they sell down hum" Its familiar
aspect brought crowds OF the purely
after the merrymshers get tired OF ASSOC
thirsty flocking about IT, many coming
direct from the tabernacle 20 the press.
The kids favorite-the merry-go-round
is there in all It's pristine glory. and
ciating with the wooden-headed horses
they can go right across the street and
see equines OF the highest culture and
refinement in the Society Horse show"
Many other Wonders.
The Filipino Miegets." the Ferris
Wheal." Ferris Ham and Bacon" and
Nno hNhIc nhAet toBetneF Win OOOleb
and coolies OF other great stuff, draw
the dimes from your pocket like a steel
or base ball magnet" More hyphenated
Americans left the grounds at a late
hour than ever before.
The hyphen not Indicating nationality.
but an absence from small change.
No disorder OF any consequence marred
the big first night. the police. owing to
the convenient plan of the grounds, be-
ting able TO handle the throng perfectly.
Confetti fell like midsummer rain and
was mixed with no foreign substance
nor was II administered In force by any
overzealous ones
As Dad" Weaver remarked, ''It Is
the best yet" so did the hundreds who
left the grounds. King Ak-Sar-Ben is
more popular than ever, his kingdom Is
as new and entertaining as It has always
been and his subjects are Quivera-ing
with delight
Russell fs Chief.
A new chief Of police has been ap-
pointed to enforce law and order In the
City OF ouivera. Sergeant Russell OF the
Omaha police department is the one TO
whom King Ak-sar-Ben has bestowed
the honor OF protecting his subjects.
II In the first time In years that Tony
vano'is has not carried tho title OF chief
Of police for the ten days existence OF
the City Of ouivera. For years Tony was
given the job. But now Tony is not a
eergeant, he II a full-fledged captain on
the South Side and the annual appoint.
ment by King Ak-Ser-Ben Is lost forever.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01

a Wfpaer conGh Hurts tAs Lass.
Dr. belre Pine-Tar- Honey stops the
cough and prevents your cold gsttlne
worse IA guaranteed. Only ~ All
ernegllla. AdyeFtisement-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
FULLER SHALLENBERGER
FILES SECOND APPEAL

Wrum otaft Ctffeeponuentl
LINCOLN. sept Especial 1.-THE
second appeal Of Fuller shenenberger In
the supreme court. from conviction In
Nemaha county OF murder and sentence
OF life imprisonment. has just been filed
shellenberseFs alleged crime IL tho KILL
ing Of Juliaa Bahuaud, an old hermit
living alone In y hut near the town Of
Julian IN isea bahuaud had some money
seoreted In his cabin, and II was supposed
the object Of the murder WAS robbery.
The perpetrators OF the crime went UNI
discovered for twelve years. ana then
shellenhereer. arrested for n minor Of
Tense At Burlington. Kan. confessed he
Vas one Of the members Of the gang.
shellenberesr did rot die and was
brought back 10 Nebraska on reputation
papers. lie later regulated the confes-
sion he had made and the supreme court
first ruled the evidence OF the confession
was not admissible.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01
DEATH RECORD.
mrs. Delta A. woods.

mrs. DetAa ~ WOoNAs
SYRACUSE. Neb.. Sept. @-(Special)-
Mrs. Della A. Woods. wife OF Charles p
Woods. and a pioneer resident OF this
county. died this morning at 4;2o o'clock
az her home in this town. she had been
suffering from cancer OF the liver for
some weeks and toward the last failed
rapidly. The funeral viii be held Sat
urday from the Methodist church. she
u survived by her aged mother. past %
years OF age. her husband and one son
and one daughter. besides three sisters
and one brother.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-01

FAIRBURY. Neb. sept. So.--(speciai
Telegram.)-Mrs- Carl reEer died last
night Of heart failure. She Was born in
Buxheim. Germany. March %. 1850. In
June KS she was married to Carl Deger
In 1881 they removed 20 America spend
ing two years in New YORK cry and then
coming 70 Fairbury. Ten children were
born 70 them. four OF whom survive.
The funeral will be held at the Catholic
church and burial VII take place In Fair
burys cemetery.