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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Over Two Hundred
Million Acres Yet
Subject to Entry

WASHINGTON. Sept. more than
II, 10000 acres OF land were eliminated
from the public domain during the last
fiscal year by homestead and other en-
tres and sales TO individuals, the annual
report OF Commissioner Tallman OF tho
general land office will show. There are
still. however, open now or will be, 49,
go 4N acres ''unappropriated and unre-
served. OF when lT7,eS7si2 acres are sur
veyed and the rest unsurveyed."
All this Is IN the twenty-five public
land states and In addition TO this enor-
nous area there are approximately 100,
10000 acres In Alaska which will he avail
able to American citizens.
Nevada is shown TO have the most pub
lie land. 55,i74.652 acres, OF which almost
80 10000 acres are already surveyed. and
Missouri, with only 92S acres. reports the
least public land. Michigan has 70 $50
acres subject to entry; Kansas. 1914
acres; North Dakota. 493,es7 acres. and
South Dakota. 1850 SOS acres surveyed. and
b27Si unserveyed. The total OF all public
lands remaining In the other states en-
brace; Arizona. $3.50 S27; California ~ e3S =
p2S; Colorado. II 9S6 ia; Idaho, 1922, g7S;
Montana. leO6S,12l; Nebraska, 1s9. ass; New
Mexico. 27.7SS.S 57: Oklahoma. 42.1t7; Ore
gon, l54l2l7s: Utah, S2,S6SSH; Washing
ton. 1,lLeO6; Wyoming, So,92S,sS9.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
DEM EDITORS TO CONFER
Meetin0 Called Next Tuesday in
Lincoln to Discuss Shattered
Party Conditions.
POOLS RECEIPTS KEEP COMING
(From a Staff Correspondents

(F'rom a Staff Correspondent)
LINCOLN, Sept. 1.-(Special )-Demo-
cratic editors will hold a session at the
Lindell hotel on next Tuesday evening.
the second day of the fair, to talk over
matters. Members Of the legislature and
state officers of that particular faith
have been invited and matters of i'm
portance, tending to discover some way
that the party can be continued in office
in spite of its record of the past and
present, will be discussed.
Quick Examinations.
All offices OF county treasurers have
been examined, according to State Audi
tor Smith, the time taking seven months
and three weeks. The state accountant
assisted In the work, examining three
treasurers besides twelve trust COM
panies. The auditor believes this is the
quickest time the state has been able
to make in examinations
Eugene Moore in st. Louis.
That former State Auditor Eugene
Moore has not lost interest in the state
which elected him to office is evident
when a letter reached the state auditor
this morning from ST. Louis, Mo-, stat
ing that he would like to have the audi
tors last report showing the expenses Of
the legislature and the amount Of appro-
priationS The record was sent him by
Auditor Smith.
Valuable objects of Art.
Two paintings, said to be worth about
$4,000, will be on exhibition in the art
hall at the state fair next week. The
pictures are the "Village Blacksmith"
and Sylvia" Secretary Mellor is feel
ing exceedingly fine over securing these
paintings and believes that the lovers OF
art will appreciate the opportunity to
visit the art hall and view them.
Arranging farmers Meeting.
c. H. Gustafson. president of the Ne
braska Farmers union, was a caller at
the state house to arrange for the ma
tonal meeting OF the organization, which
embraces unions from twenty-five states
covering the agricultural part of the coun-
try. The meeting will be held September
z, 8 and Q in the city auditorium. Mr..
Gustafson left here today for Plainview,
where he will speak at a picnic of the
organization at that place.
August Good for Pool.
Although the month of August is gem
orally considered a slow month for busl-
ness. Secretary of State Pool was able
to take in fees totaling up to $l0,940. rs.
an increase over the same month of last
year OF sam. Applications for automo-
biles showed 8,473 new ones for the month.
not counting renewals. Nancy are be-
lieved to be neglectful of the require
ments OF the law and are believed to be
running under their old numbers.
Where not paid up the numbers are
given TO new applicants and many may
have unauthorized numbers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

1875 o'clock this morning. killing one.
fatally injuring another.
Don Ekeliad was struck first, his body
sent through the air. He struck on his
head. dying instantly. He was IS years
old
John Burke was hit and thrown thirty
feet His right leg and ankle wero
broken.
Tho body OF the injured men were
brought TO Council Bluffs. Coroner Cutler
took charge OF the body and Burke was
taken to the Mercy Hospital Many other
workers had narrow escapes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
ATTORNEY CENTRAL is
PUSHING PROSECUTION
(F'rom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Sept. 1.-(special.)-Atto
ney Gcrnral Reed received a message
from County Attorney Gibbs of Lincoln
county this morning stating that c. f.
James. Guy James and Luther James of
Sutherland were under arrest and had
pleaded not guilty of the charge against
them of having Illicit relations with
Ethel Jones, a girl about 10 years of
age.
The girl is a granddaughter OF C. r.
James and a niece of the other two men.
short time ago the girl was sent to
an aunt Mrs. Anna Gladys of Kansas
City Attorney General Reed visited
North Platte about a week ago and
started proceedings against the men and
has since located the girl in Kansas City.
Yesterday he sent her transportation for
herself and an escort and has received
word that they will be here this evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Degree Conferred by Lodge.

NEHAWRA, Neb., Sept. 1.-(speciaI)-
Last night Nehawka lodge No. GAG.
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, con-
ferred the Master Mason degree on a
candidate. after which banquet was
served by the ladies of the Methodist
church. Large delegations were present
from Plattsmouth. Dunbar, Nebraska
City and Syracuse. The team work was
put on by the local lodge and the second
and third sections by the worshipful mas
ter Of Piattsmouth lodge. Illustrated by
coiored stereoptician slides. A pleasing
feature OF the occasion was the singing
by a male quartet from Nebraska City
through the ceremonies and sfterward at
the banquet. which was followed by
toasts. songs and a smoker.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
News Notes of Ord.

ORD, Neb.. Sept. 1.-CSpecial.)-Th
county fair is in progress and the ex-
hibit Of stock and small grains Is excel
lent as compared with other years. Har-
ness horses are here from all parts of
the state to compete for the good purses
that have been hung up and there are
already enough entries 1 nthe running
races to warrant starters for every event
Auto polo contests will be staged Wednes-
day and Thursday afternoons by the
same company that will show at the
state fair
Bighty-eight teachers have registered
at the county teachers institute that
started a weeks session Monday morn
ing. County Superintendent staven, who
is taking hospital treatment, has ar
ranged with II. l.. Cushing and C. s
Jones to have full charge of the institute.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
LINCOLN County Fair Opens.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Sept. l.
Especially 1.-The Lincoln county fair
opened Monday. The tabernacle used by
the Lowry-Moody revival was purchased
by the fair association and rebuilt upon
the fair grounds. 1t Is well filled with
exhibits of every kind and character.
The display Of grain and grass prepared
under the direction Of Mr.. Gilman is the
best ever displayed in the county. Thurs
day the Gotheenburg band win be here
and in the afternoon Ex-Governor Am
mons OF Wyoming will speak on GROW
ers and Feeders
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Martin Will Bring
Exhibits to Fair
(From a Staff correspondent.)


LINCOLN, Sept. L-(Special.)-An ex-
hibit of much interest to visitors at the
state fair next week will be that OF A.
Martin of Pawnee county and will con-
tain 22l entries made by Mr.. Martin him
self, all raised on twenty acres OF land.
Mr. Martin has attracted much atten-
ton over the country because OF his abil-
ity TO get the very best ouS OF the land
and at an exhibit In the south recently
took 1,450 premiums. He holds a silver
cup presented for the best exhibit in the
world's exhibits.
The legislature voted $500 at the last
session to enable Mr.. Martin to bring
his exhibit to the state fair. The ex-
hibit nearly fills a car and is the very
best thing which can be produced by the
dry farming methods used by Mr.. Mar
tin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

Cases against Max Pietfer and William
Ureh arrested on the same charge, we're
dismissed yesterday. Officers from Mon
tana. Wyoming and several OF the west
tern counties Of South Dakota, were
present as witness. Several charges have
been filed against each OF the defendants,
charging tho larceny OF large number Of
hnraoa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

TEcUMSEH. Neb.. Sept. L-(speciAl -
The funeral OF Mrs. Orolana Brott. widow
Of the late Martin Brott OF this city, was
held at the Methodist church at O'Clock
this afternoon. conducted by Rev. z. M.
Furman. Mrs Brott. who was a native
OF Mason county. ILL.,. had lived In John
son county for fifty-one years. Her age
was 70 years She IL survived by seven
children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
bound over for Larceny.

STURGIS. S. D.. Sept. 1-(special Tele-
gram.)-In county court today. before
Judge Everett, Arthur Josh and Bryan
Guffey, Oscar Osander and r. C. James.
each charged with grand larceny, had
their preliminary hearing and were all
bound over to the December term OF the
circuit court in the sum OF $500 each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Fan. CITY PLAYER, win,

FALLS CITY. Neb.. Sept 1.-(special.)
Nebraska City amateur tennis club.
composed Of James sehuel. wnl Camp
bell. Otto Schneider. DIT. John Ballard
Paul Nieman. Fred West and Max
Werner. played the Falls City amateurs
Sunday. which resulted In q victory of
10 70 in favor Of the Falls City players.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

YORK. Neb.. Sept. l.-I5pecial.)-
York's Commercial cub has decided 20
hold a fall festival to last four days.
beginning ON September and ending Octo.
Der l. Eighteen hundred dollars has
been set apart to defray the expense Of
getting attractions and paying premiums.
More than 500 win be given as premiums
tor agricultural displays Auto polo and
aerOplane stunts win be features.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
MADISON COUNTY BOY
HAS SKULL FRACTURED

MADISON. Neb., Sept. 1-(Special Tel
egram.)-Tne 5-year-old son OF Henry
Binkle. living four miles west OF Madison.
had his skull crushed yesterday after
noon. The hay fork in the barn fell
twenty feet, striking the boy on the back
OF his head. Recovery is doubtful.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Serbia Decides to
Make Concessions
Asked by Entente

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The Serbian govern
ment has informed Greece that It in
tends to comply with the requests OF
the quadruple entente concerning the
concessions demanded by Bulgaria, says
an Athens dispatch to the Matin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
TO END CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES.

II You have Catarrhal Deafness or
head noises go to your druggist and get 1
ounce OF Parmlnt double strength). and
add to II u pint OF hot water and 4
ounces OF graduated sugar Take / ta-
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This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head noises. Clogged nos
trils should open. breathing become easy
and the mucus stop dropping into the
throat. II L. easy to prepare, costs little
and is pleasant to take. Any one who
has Catarrhal Deafness or head noises
should give this prescription a trial.-Ad-
vertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Corn Make. Good ProEre.s.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. l.-(speciaI
telegram -Farmers in this section of
the state are well pleased with the warm
weather. which prevails here at present
They say that with two or three weeks
of favorable weather corn will be out OF
the way of frosts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
Northwestern Flyer
Strikes Track Men,
Killing One of Them

A Northwestern passenger train flyer
struck gang Of track laborers two and
one-half miles east OF Council Bluffs NJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

nent with out allies there ls no doubt Of
our success"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

s"ur STOMACH IUdiVeHtiOu Cured.
Your stomach and bowels need clean
ing out Or. Kings New Life pills give
quick relief. Only 25o. All druggists.-Ad-
Nertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

Rent rooms quick with Bee Want Ad.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
HEAVY SENTENCESARE IMPOSED IN INDIANA ELECTION FRAUD CASES
 BY THEFEDERAL COURT

INDIANAPOLIS April 12-Mayor Don Roberts, of Terre Haute this sae who convicted in the federal court here the charge of conspiracy in connection with the election frauds last November in Terrc aue today sentenced by the court to term of years Imprisonment at LeyenwOrth prson and to pay fine of thousand dollars
 Judge Eli Redmond of the circuit court and Sheriff Dennis Shea who also found guilty by the jury sentenced to five years at Levenworth and fined $1 ,000.
 Harry Montgomery president of the board of public works at Terre Haue Thomas Smith, city judge George Ehrenhard member of the board of public works Edward Dsco tary of the Vgo county Democratic central committee each sentenced to three years mpsonmen and fined $500
 Sixteen men, charged with similar oenses in connection with the Terre Haue election vindcated by the jury
 Counsel for the convicted have filed appeal from the decision of the court, and will fight the to finish
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
DELEGATE $ A ' 5 LOCAL ROAD
 BE TAKEN

Delegate James Wickersham, who has been spending some time in June au, came north on the Alameda, and after a short time in town left on this mornings train enroute to Fairbanks.
 The Delegate still holds to the opin- ion that he has heretofore expressed that the government would take over the Copper River x Northwestern rail way. When on the steamer coming north from Juneau he made this state ment to several of the passengers, and while in town he told those who spoke to him on the subject that there was not the slightest doubt in his mind that the local road would go to the government, Just when this trans fer would take place Mir. Wickersham did not make known, and it is prob able that he does not even pretend to know, as he evidently bases his opinion on the belief that eventually the gov ernment will control all the railroads in the territory.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
NEW YORK, April 12-Eben Plym- ton Fox, the noted actor died at his home in this city today, at the age of sixty years.
NEW MERCANTILE CONCERN |S
 ORGANIZED

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Cordova Cooperative Trading company Saturday evening the com. pany was formally organized. The following officers were elected: c. P. Mickelson, pres; E. E. Ray, vice presi- dent. w. J. McDouald, secretary; J. J. Strigsvie, treasurer A board of five directors. consisting of V. c. Vance, Edw. Walsh. J. E. Currier. Jos. Rowan and Jas. A. Mcbride, was also chosen. James Flynn was chosen General Manager of the company.
 , The new company will purchase the business of O. M. Kinney, and will open the new business in the Borden block, in the store formerly occupied by the Cordova Commercial Go. It will conduct a wholesale and retail general merchandise business.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
? R|Nz WILHELM SINKS MANY
 $ HIPS

NEWPORT NEWS, April 12-The German converted cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm, a 14,9OS passenger steamer. and until the outbreak of the war one of the fast steamers of the North Ger man Lloyd line, entered this port yes ter day. She is short of provisions and her coal supply was nearly ex- hausted Sixty of her crew are sui fering from Berl-Beri. The com mander of the Wilhelm asked for three hundred tons of coal and three days provisions. The authorities allowed l5O tons.
 Since stealthily leaving New York on August 3rd last, the Wilhelm has never touched land. She has been coaled and provfsioned at sea from other vessels and from vessels she has captured. After leaving New York she proceeded south, and Sc cured two guns from the German cruiser Karlsruhe and secured an- ther from British merchantmen she captured. During her cruise in the south Atlantic the Wilhelm has sunk fourteen ships, which, with their car goes, are valued at $7,OOO,OOO.
 In February the Wilhelm sank the Norwegian bark Samantha, loaded with wheat for England. The case is exactly similar to the sinking of the American ship William P. Frye by the German converted cruiser Eitel.
 The Wilhelm has on board sixty-one sailors taken from British ships she has sunk. These will be landed here today.
 The Wilhelm will probably interne here.
 The crew of the Kronprinz Wilhelm is composed almost entirely of Ger man born, naturalized citizens of the United States. Some of the members have served enlistments in the United States navy.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
MOOSE POSTPONE
 THEIR INSTALLATION

The regular meeting of the Order of Moose tonight, at which the installa- ton of officers for the ensuing year was to have taken this evening, has heen postponed. As the Dictator and ing being initiated into the city council there will be no meet. ing tonight. A special meeting has been called for Thursday evening at which the installation will take place.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
PRESIDENT WILL NUT VISIT
 r AIR

WASHINGTON, April 12-President Wilson has decided not to accompany Secretary of the Navy Daniels on the contemplated thrip through the Pana- ma Canal to the San Francisco Expo sition in July. The question of whether or not President Wilson will visit the exposition depends altogether on the international situation, the president feeling that 1t would not be we'll for him to leave his post while the present condition of affairs in Europe continue.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

NO INDICATIONS THAT GERMANS ARE GOING ID RELIEF AUSTR|ANS r.
 RUSSIANS MAKE ADVANCES

PETROGRAD, April 12-Thcrc still no indications that of the German troops have been the Austrans m the Carpatan mountain region, although the German forces have been weakened along the Ncman river by WlthdraWas Along the East Pussan frontier withdrawals have apparently been made but is bevcd the troops thus taken from the northern forces will be used strengthen the German troops further sou and that offensive movement agS the Russians m some other quarter probably the vicinity of Cracow, will be undertaken
 The Russians pushing ahead slowly through all the Carpatan passes except the Stymmks line where the Aus
 trans are heavily mtrcnched and making strenous esis tance.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
LINDSAY CLEARED MISCONDUCT
 CHARGES

DENVER, April Ex-Governor Carl son stated today that he will veto any bill that may be passed by the state legislature abolishing the juvenile court presided over by Judge Ben Lindsay.
 A jury today exonerated Judge Lind say from all the charges of misconduct which were preferred against him, and one of his accusers has been indicted for libel.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

John Hazelet, who for several years past has operated a large tract of placer ground on the Chisna river, was a passenger on the Alameda this morning for Valdez. He will return in a few days and go inside via Chiti na. It is reported that Mir Hazelet has leased his ground to a syndicate which will install a large hydraulic plant on the ground.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
GREAT NORTHERN LINER HITS
 ROCK

KOBE, April 12-The Great North ern liner Minnesota, westbound, while enrOut from Nagasak to Yokahoma, struck a rock off Iwajam, near the Southwestern entrance to the Inland sea. The passengers and crew are safe and the vessel is not badly dam aged. Help has been sent to the yes sel and 1t is expected she will be pull ed off.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

KOBE, April 12-The crew and pas sengers of the Great Northern liner Minnesota, which struck a rock of Iwajam, have been taken off by the steamer Oanafa, and are being taken to Kobe There is a hole 12O feet in the forward part of the ship.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
RUSSIANS MAKE ADVANCES n THE SOUTHERN SLOPE CARPATH|ANG
 DRIVING BACK AUSTR|ANS :.

LEMBERG, April 12-Thc Russian armies have made a success along wide front from Garfield zok the greatest gain being made in the direction of Gmcno Here the Rus sns have descended the southern slope the Carpathns forcing back the Austrians.
 At the time the Russians pushed forward along line between Duka and Svcnni where the A1strns were unable to make serious defense and rctrcatcd prccpc abandon ing store and transports in large quantities
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
N ] l ED AVIATOR
 KILLED BY FALL

WASHINGTON, April 12- Cecil Malcolm Peoli, South American avi- ator, and the first man to cross the Andes mountain in an aeroplane, was instantly killed today at the army aviation field at College Park, Mary land. Peoli fell a distance of 300 feet while attempting a vertical dive.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

B. k. Watson, assistant general pas senger agent for the Admiral Line, went through to the westward on the Watson yesterday morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

The piledriver of the Copper River X Northewestern road went out yes terday morning to begin the season s work along the line.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

George Palmer, the well-known Knik merchant, with his family, were through passengers on the Alameda for Seward, enroute to their home.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
Photo by American Press Association

Dad" Ingram, of Valdez, was a pas senger for his home town on the Ala meda, after a business trip to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

A. J. Adams and Malcolm Brock made business trip to Valdez on the steamer Alameda.
 -:o:- F. M. Jourdan, president of the FL lamar Mining Company, was a passen- cn the Alameda for Eilamar.
 ~:o:- P. Tammany and Mrs. Tammany re- turned on the Alameda after a visit of several weeks in the states.
 -:o:- Mrs. l.. A. Damon, of Mccarthy, was an arrival on the Alameda this morn
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

Sport" Smith ana Arthur JetL two weI know Uid-timeIs, were rasscn' gers on the Alameda for Seward, en route to the Broad Pass country.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
U | I ' OFFICIALS FUR ENSUING
 YE AR

The city council meets tonight to canvass the vote of last Tuesdays election and the members-elect of that body will qualify and take office as soon as that formality is disposed of At a caucus of the new councilmen of the Peoples party, consisting of Messrs. H. A. Slater, E. J. Davis, Bart ley Howard, " A. Schmitz, Thos. c. Price and w. L. Smith the new officials of the city for the ensuing year were decided upon. It was also decided to dispense with the services Of a city attorney. The rostrum of officers fol lows:
 Mayor-H A. Slater
 City Clerk and Magistrate-E. F. Medley.
 Chief of Police-George Dooley.
 City Treasurer-H. l. O'NeiI.
 Chief of Fire Department-Clark Byers.
 Health Omcer-Dr. w. w. Council.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12
SAYS THE MINOR LEAGUES WILL
 QUIT CAME

CHICAGO, April 12-Fielder Jones, Manager of the St. Louis Federal lea que team, said today that not over three or four of the minor leagues in the entire country would be operating after July Fourth. The major ieag. ues, he declared, would make money this season.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

Mrs. J. Sapiro was a returning pas senger on the Alameda after visit of several months in Seattle with her mother, Mrs NJ. Finkelstein Mir and Mrs. Sapiro have resumed housekeep- ing in the Lyons cottage.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-12

State Senator F. A. Johnson, of Con necticut, was passenger on the Alameda for the westward. He is en