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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
PYTHIANS PLAN A PICNIC
Nebraska Knights Will Gather at
Ashland on Thursday Of
This Week.
OMAHA TO HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN

ON Thursday Of this week the Knights
OF Pythiss OF Nebraska are to hold a
picnic at Ashland where they expect to
spend a day that will long be recalled I'm
the annals OF the orcer. It Is not ex-
pected that every knight In the state will
be there, although all are invited. be
cause great many are located too far
away TO conveniently reach the rem
devious. But Omaha. Lincoln. Nebraska
city. Fremont, wahoo, Weeping Water.
Plattsmouth Hastings. Beatrice, Grand
Island and other cities In the region will
have their delegations present, and these.
with the grand officers supreme repre-
sentatives, and one past supreme chan
cellor, will make up Pythian gathering
such as is seldom seen in the west.
Nebraska lodge. No l, at its meeting
last Monday night. made all preliminary
arrangements for special train to carry
the knights from omaha and Council
Blutfs-for St Adams lodge Of that city
Is to join-and on tomorrow night the
lodge will conclude its arrangements. II
is expected that at least a thousand will
so down from Omaha and Council Bluffs.
All knights are urged to attend the meet
ing on Monday night. to hear the reports
OF committees, and to take part In the
proceedings
Wives. sweethearts and friends are In
vited to Join with the knights at Ashland
on Thursday next, and royal entertain
ment is promised all. Nebraska lodge Is
planning a series OF entertainments for
the coming winter, along lines similar to
those that were so popular last winter
At its last meeting the business of the
session was followed by watermelon
cutting, and eating boy fashion" A
series Of card games is to be played dur
ing the winter, and other entertainment
features are now being discussed. Ne
braska lodge is growing fast, and its Of
Ulcers are looking ahead to the establish
ment OF Pythian club room IN Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
JITNEY DRIVERS
SEEK REFERENDUM
Circulation of Petitions for Recall
of the Ordinance Passed by
City Council.
PREPARING FOR INJUNCTION

The iitney drivers expect to begin the
circulation q referendum petitions for
recall Of the ordinance Monday after
noon. Their attorney, A. Ia sutton. Is
preparing papers to he filed In district
court, looking toward an Injunction to
restrain enforcement OF the new jitney
ordinance
Superintendent Kugers announcement
that he would allow ,he jltney drivers "A
respite resulted In resumption Of bust
ness yesterday afternoon.
ono OF the legal contentious now is
whether the city council was acting
within It's riGhts when II passed the lit
ncy ordinance with an emergency clause.
City Solicitor Fleharty asserted the pur-
pose OF this emergency clause was 20
exclude the operation OF the referendum
law, which does DOT apply to emergency
measures. The cOmplainants will on
doavor TO show there Is no emergency
within the meaning u the law. They
viii also contend that the 5000 liability
insurance requirement IN unreasonable
legislation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09


The Burlington railroad trestle at II
street and the Boulevard caught fire at
7 o'clock last evening aud for a time
threatened 20 do many thousands Of dol
lars damage to filled meat and live stock
cars sidetracked nearby. The Updike
elevator, two blocks or more distant. was
also endangered. The entire South Side
fire department responded to the call.
and the blaze was put out before any seri-
Gus damage was done.
Prompt action on the part of John
skarda. night yardmaster of the Burling-
ton yards, in calling the fire department
and placing into instant service a dozen
OF more switch engines, hauling cars of
meat, live stock and grain sidetracked
nearby, probably saved the railroad COM
pany from a serious financial loss. The
approximate loss to the trestle property,
built less than a year ago. was estimated
at about $1,000 last evening.
Yardmaster Skarda had a special wreck
ing crew working last night and il was
expected that the repair work would be
completed by morning.
Investigation revealed that several boys
had been playing near the bridge and had
built bonfire directly under it. Frank
Cross. living in the immediate vicinity OF
the trestle, told Skarda that he had seen
two strange men go up TO the bridge and
light a match to a bunch of papers they
had stuffed under il. This story is not
believed, however.
The trestle is built entirely of wood and
was only put up within the last year.
Nearly Catch Auto Thief.
Special Officer John Zaloudek all but
caught the thief who stole the automobile
of L. l.. Streubucker, 1888 street. South
Side, reported at the central station by
the owner Wednesday evening. Zalou-
dek happened on a machine looking
strikingly similar to that reported miss
ing and identifying the number gave
chase. At Thirty-second and L streets,
as the officer was rapidly closing in on
the car. the occupant jumped out and
escaped.
The car was stolen on Douglas street
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth street
and was one of the three reported stolen
the same evening" officer Zaloudek Sc
cured description of the escaped thief
and the police are looking for the man.
Patton TO Hold Place.
Coach Jim Patton in charge of South
sue ulbD SNHoOi dbhAOtiNSs WIN hotN ms
same position, according to tho dope
given out during the last week. The
competition between Central and South
Side high schools will be keen in all
branches of athletics and Patton ex-
poets to turn few tricks on the North
Side school.
As soon as the school board decides TO
extend the territorial lines dividing the
two schools, giving the South Side high
school a boundary at least as far as Cas-
tellar street, more can be said of the
athletic prospects. Coach Milllgan, re-
Gently announced as coach of Central
high school. is man who had achieved
great results at the Capital City insti-
tuition. In Omaha, next year. both
schools will probably be evenly divided
as to material and the real contest will
mean a test between the ability of the
two coaches.
A much freer administration will
probably be tolerated at the local high
school under the new school board and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
BUSINESS GIRLS CLUB
PICNIC AT ELMW00D

The annual picnic Of the Business Girls
club of the Young Women's Christian as.
ISOLATION was held yesterday afternoon in
Ilmwood park. Miss Ethel Hendee.
former secretary OF the club. row living
In Lincoln, was the guest of honor The
piece de resistance" was watermelon for
novelty's sake instead Of the -honored
ice cream and cake.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
THIEF LIFTS BICYCLE
FROM IN FRONT OF JAIL

Ed Kirke. messenger at 'McCann's
cafe. Thirteenth and Dodge streets. de-
livered an order at the city Jail last
evening and while inside some one stole
his bicycle.
This is the second wheel that he has
lost by theft in a month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
No snap Judgment.

Superintendent Kugel Of the police de-
partment states he is not disposed to
take snap Judgment on the enforcement
OF the new jitney ordinance, which went
into effect last Thursday.
IL am willing to give the itney men
ten days to two weeks, that they may
ordinance" said Mr. Kugel.
The jitney people. however, declare the
ordinance, II enforced, would drive them
out of business. They contend the bond
feature Is unreasonable.
representative OF one of the large
liability insurance companies stated his
company does not want this business At
all on account of the risks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
WIFE SUDDENLY ILL
AFTER DOMESTIC TIFF

Mrs, Edith Parks. aged % years. wife
Of f. f. Parks. drived employed by The
Only Way Transfer company. was taken
suddenly Ill at the home Of her sister-in-
law. Mrs. o. v. Parks. 9O6 South Twelfth
street, following a quarrel with her hus-
band. DR.. Shook attended her and was
OF the opinion that she had swallowed
some poison. She was revived after
considerable effort on the part Of the
physician.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
HOT SUMMER WEATHER
PREVAILS OVER STAT

Hot, summer weather, according to re-.
ports TO the railroads. IL the rule over
all Nebraska These reports indicate
that Friday night numerous points In the
state were visited by showers However
the rain was light and not enough OF Il
to interfere with work on the farms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
PEGG CONDEMNS MANY
SCALES ON SOUTH SIDE

John Grant Pegg, city inspector OF
weights and measures condemned eleven
out Of twenty-five wagon scales inspected
on the South Side. These scales weighed
from ten to forty-five pounds short on
the ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
BEGGAR MINUS ONE
LEG, ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

A one-legged beggar late last night
approached the officer on the beat near
jefferson square and told him that he
had taken carbolic acid. He was taken
10 St. Josephs hospital. where his con-
dition was found 10 be serious. lie
gave no name nor reason for his at
tempted suicide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Not Good Risk.

There are too many exposures TO the
business. II is not profitable as n bush
ness proposition. Tho Jitneys operate
many hours on the busiest streets and
the business is not n good risk. Our
company is not taking the business In
other cities" stated this bond man.
Another liability man believed that II
fifty Omaha jltncy men will take this
liability insurance rate OF about Nfj
a year could be made for protection such
as is required by the ordinance \ jit-
ney man claims he asked for liability
insurance for himself and was quoted a
rate Of $40 year for 5000 liability.
with some reduction II volume of bust
ness can be secured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
None Equal 10 chamberlain's.

1T have tried most Of all the cough
cures and find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. II
has never failed TO give me prompt re-
lief" writes w. v. Harner. Montpelier.
Inl. When you have a cold give this
remedy trial and see for yourself what
a splendid medicine It Is. ootainabls
everywhere. All druggists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
BiIIy Sunday Meetings.

Thirteen BILLY Sunday" meetings will
DO held In different parts of the CITY
Tuesday evening. Speaker from Omaha
and the South Side will lead in the PRAYER
and give the address OF the evening.
Rev. William r. Hill. pastor OF the First
Baptist church, Is In charge of the South
Side division.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
Sim That Cnurh=Nor.

When YOU catch cold or begin to cough
take Dr. Bells Plne-Tar-Honey. II pene-
trates the throat and lungs. CSC. All
druggists Acknowledgement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-09
HAPPENINGS IN
The MAGIC CITY
Burlington Trestle on Fire and
Much Property in Danger
for Time.
BOYS START IT WITH BONFIRE
New Ferry In Operation,

A new ferry across the Missouri
river at a point near Bellevue was put
Into operation last week. The work
of stringlng the wire across the river
sto check the force of the current was
finished. Passengers may now come
direct to the Nebraska shore at
Bellevue.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
U.S,POSSE EXPECTS
BATTLE WITH P|UTES
0arshaI Heads Band to Seize
Stronghold Of Outlaws in
( Southeastern Utah.

CORTEZ. Col. Feb. 17.-Oli Indian
fighting times were recalled when
United States Marshal Aquila Nebek-
err. Of Salt Lake City. followed by
forty mounted. heavily armed men.
rode out Of Cortez today. bent upon
taking an Indian stronghold in south
eastern Utah.
Strongly ihtrenched along the San
JIan river, near Buff City, are twen-
ty-seven Indians. They are led by Use
Ma Get, alias Everett Hatch, and his
father. Old Polk. Piute Indians. Hatch
Is wanted in Colora 10 for the alleged
robbery and murder of Mexican
nearly year ago. When the authori-
ties sought to arrest Hatch, Old Polk
interfered. and backed up his argu-
ment against taking his son with a
Winchester. The two Indians then
took to the hills. They were later
Joined by about twenty-five other Pi-
utes. All are armed. and during the
months they have been at large they
have succeeded in gathering together
considerable ammunition. They have
fortified their position and killed cat =
tie and sheep In stocking up with sup
plies.
A week ago a reconnoiterins party
was sent cut in the hope that the In
dians might be persuaded to surren-
der. The men returned, reporting that
shots greeted their approach near the
Indian stronghold.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
SHELLS MENACED
AMERICAN CONSUL
State Department May Protest
to Russia "Unjustified" At.
tack on Trebizond.

Protest to Russia against the bonn
bardment Of Trebizond by tho Cars
cruisers. imperiling the life Of American
Consul A. G.. Northrup. and causing the
sinking OF the American-owned steamer
Washington. Is being considered by the
State Department following a report by
Ambassador Morgenthau at CONSTANT
nople.
Amba ssador Morgenthau declares that
the Russian fleet opened fire on the
Turkish defenses Of Trebizond without
giving notice OF it's intention to lombard
the port. AS consequence. the steamer
Washington was caught in a cross-fi
between the guns of the fleet and the
Turkish shore batteries.
bassador Morgenthau reports. was on
shore at Trebizond when his vessel was
first struck In company with American
Consul Northrup, he boarded the ves-
sci to investigate.
While they were aboard the vessel,
two Russian destroyers and an escort
of cruisers re-entered the harbor OF
Trebizond. and the American consul.
the captain Of the Washington. and
members of that vessels crew left the
ship to return to harbor
While they were on way to shore. the
Russian vessels bombarded the harbor
and town.
If protest Is made by this Government
1t will be on the ground that the Rus
sian bombardment was an ''unjustifi-
able act" This will pave the way for
claims of indemnity by owners of the
Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
SAYS WAR HAS KILLED ZEPPELINS.

"This war has killed the Zeppelins.
he continued. "They are bound to dis
appear entirely. because they are I'm
practicable. They are too bulky. toe
light, too frail for stern work. and are
entirely at the mercy Of the elements
The very fact that they require a
small army OF attendants. and the in
ability to provide the necessary bases
for them near the front. with monster
sheds, which are imperative to protect
them against the weather. Is a handi-
cap that cannot be overcome.
"As a matter of fact. the Zeppeline
have been entirely inactive during the
present war. The small abortive raid
on the British sea coast line does not
count. inasmuch as they failed to ac-
value"
"Then you consider Paris and Lon :
don perfectly safe from Zeppelin
"Of course. Granted ideal weather
fon the Zeppelins to raid these and
other cities. But do not believe that
a single Zeppelin that will participate
in such a raid will ever escape to Ger
. an territory again. They offer a mon
strous target when they fly low. A
raid Of the sort would have to be made
to fly at a great height. The only
thing they could accomplish would be
the destruction OF a few houses and
possibly the killing of few non-com-
batants.
80 far as military results are con-
cerned. submarines are far more dan
gerous than Zeppleins ever could be.
We must watch under the sea far more
carefully than we must the air."
Then you consider the aeroplane a
The Washington times., 1915-02-17

n. however, the German submarine
blockade" by sinking Dutch ships,
forces Holland into the war, Ger
many may have to change her entire
military strategy. The Dutch army
is In an ideal position to make an
attack on the principal German line
of communications. which enters
Belgium q few miles south of Hol-
lands eastern frontier. The Dutch
now are holding their army on I
war footing. and at an instants
notice, It Ia probable q minimum Of
100000 men could be thrown against
the German communications between
Aix-la- Chapelle and Cologne.
for the German armies in Belgium
and France. II 1t were broken foy
only a few days. serious confusion
would prevail along the German
front in Flanders and Northern
France. permitting the allies to be-
gin IN offensive under the most
favorable conditions.
Hollands assistance would permit
England to send an army into Bel
GUMS northern neighbor for a flank
attack against the Germans, and
for an invasion of Germany by way
Of the inadequately defended lower
Rhine district. At the same time the
ability of the allied warships to use
the Scheldt. which at its mouth is
controlled by Holland. would prob
ably force the Germans to evacuate
Antwerp. and would he an added
menace to their hold on Belgium.
1t IS probable that these considera-
tions Of military strategy will make
the German submarine particularly
wary of firing on the Dutch flag.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
BOSTON SYMPHONY
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE
With Andre Maquarre, FIutist,
as SoIoist, Company Gives
Fourth Concert Here.

The fourth concert of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra was given yester-
day afternoon at the National Theater
soloist.
The first number. Mozarts Symphony
in G minor. the Jupiter symphony.
made this program Of exceeding interest
partly on account Of the work itself. but
largely from the fact that Dr. Muck as
an Interpreter of Mozart. Is nothing
short of a genius.
While many are able to find ample
subject matter for discussion in the
question Of whether or not the inter-
prefer of music Is Of more interest and
Importance than the composer. such q
reading of Mozart as was given yester-
day afternooa by DR.. Muck seemingly
would settle the controversy perma-
pently.
understanding for composer are
coupled with genius on the part Of the
interpreter Of music. the question OF
the importance of either one or the
other becomes patiently nonexistant
since two names become the verbal
translation of a single identity. The
Jupiter" symphony Of yesterday was a
Muck-Mozart production.
The Bach suite No. 2, in B minor, was
bold contrast to the symphony. and
stood out brilliantly as a selection
which not only gave opportunity for the
display Of the especial talents of Andre
Maquarre. fiutist. but for a manifesto
tlon Of the excellence of the whole or
cchestra. The tone poem Don Jaun' of
opus % Of Dvorak completed the pro-
gram, r Y
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
OEvOT|ONS
BEGIN IN CHURCHES
Ash Wednesday Services Usher
in Solemn Period Of
Penance.

Forty days and nights Of Lenten pen
ance began In Washington today with
the observance Of Ash Wednesday in
the Roman Catholic and Episcopal
churches. From today until Easter
Sunday, ban will continue upon all
social activities, save those Of the
simplest character.
Long before daylight this morning
services began in many of the Catholic
churches, and by c o'clock in many sf
the parishes the dimly lighted aitafs
looked down on throngs whose fors-
heads showed the ashen smear denotin,
the beginning of Lent.
In other Catholic churches, mass was
held as early as 5 o'clock and in prac-
tically all Of them the day will be OBJ
served by three masses in addition to
evening services.
In the Episcopal churches impressive
services mark the day. An almost con-
tinuous prayer is prevailing Nt the
Church of the Epiphany, although the
regular Ienten service. to continue
through the entire period, will not be-
gin until tomorrow.
st. Adams celebrated Holy Com
munion at 7:30 this morning, followed
by an II o'clock sermon and an even
ing prayer at $40.
Canon DeVries opened Lenten services
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
BUTCHERS BUTCH|NC
MEAT TO MELODY
And Egg Dealers Keep Time as
Turkeys Trot at Center Mar.
ket Exposition.

The musical center Of Washington
just now is at Center Market. where
the Food Exposition is in progress.
The butchers are slicing steaks and
Keeping time with the syncopated mel
ody of Get Out and Get Under" the
egg dealers count their eggs by pick
Ing up three to every measure OF a
popular ditty. and a large pair OF live
turkeys that one poultry dealer has on
exhibition are trotting all the time.
The Marine Band Is responsible for
the most Of these unusual scenes. but
the hours before the concerts. and those
between the afternoon and evening con-
certs. are anything but quiet. for sew
cral dealers have set UP phonographs
In their booths and between sales they
are busy. putting on fresh records.
Popular dance music makes up the
most OF these programs, and not in
frequently couple Of fair shoppers
to the delight Of scores Of admiring
clerks.
A large crowd Of sight-seers were at
the exposition today. although wednes-
day Is usually one Of the dull days Of
the week at the market. The admoni-
tion bring your baskets" is being heed
ed by all classes Of visitors and most
Of the dealers are doing a big business.
Every dealer ! have talked to is
enthusiastic over the success Of the cx-
position" said one merchant today.
Nearly all OF us are doing an in
creased business and gaining new Gus
toners daily
Two concerts will be given by the
Marine Band In the B street wing of
the building this afternoon, the first
from til $50 o'clock. Eleven numbers
are given at each concert.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
USE COCOANUT OIL
FOR WASHING HAIR

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition, the less soap you use
the better.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and
is very harmful. Just plain mulsifed
cocoanut oil (Which Is pure and en-
tirely greaseless), is much better
than soap or anything else you can
use for shampooing. as this can't
possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub II in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance
of rich. creamy lather, and cleanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly. The
lather rinses ou. easily, and removes
every particle OF dust. dirt, dandruff,
and excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and it leaves II
fine and silky, bright. fluffy and easy
to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t Is very
cheap, and 4 few ounces is enough
to last everyone I'm the family for
months.-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
What War MoUes Mean
BY J. w. T. MASON.

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.--The, United
states is not, the only neutral nation
seriously concerned about the Ger
man submarine blockade" of the
British Isles. The Scandinavian
countries, Italy, and Holland all
engage in shipping within the new
war zone which Germany will at
tempt to establish tomorrow. Not
many Italian vessels are thus en-
ployed. and the law of chance
makes II improbable that any Of
them will he accidentally .torpedoed.
But Scandinavia and Holland have
large fleets Of merchant steamers
plying within the danger area, and
II mistakes are made by German
submarine commanders, Danish,
Norwegian. Swedish, or Dutch
ships are the more probable VIC
Tins. The three Scandinavian coun-
tries recently agreed to act In COM
mon for their own defense through
out the war. They are 30 situated
would be extremely difficult for
them to retaliate effectively against
Germany.
A sudden dash might be made
overland through Denmark against
the Kiel canal. but It is improbable
that more than slight damage would
result. Could an English army land
in Denmark and attack Germany on
the flank. q serious situation might
arise. but It would be a highly dan
gerous undertaking to transport
troops across the North Sea from
England to the Danish coast.