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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
ALBANIA BECOMES
PIVOT OF CONFLICT
Italy's Operations in New Theater
of War Will Be on an Exten-
sive Scale.
AvIoNA IS KEY TO ApRIAr1c

LONDON, Dec. 17.---With affairs
in Greece assuming a quieter char
acter there has been a partial deflec-
tion OF interest in European capitals
to the Italian plans regarding AL
bania.
The general belief seems to be that
the operations in this new theater of
war will be on grand scale. The
Italians, in strength, are already
safely ashore at Avlona, as well as at
certain new points of strategic i'm
portance.
For years AvlonR has been regarded
by Italy and Austria alike as the key
to the Adriatlc and 1t is maxim in
south-central Europe that whoever COM
mands Avlona commands the Adriatic.
Avlona has been for several months oc-
cupied by light force of Italians for
police purposes.
The anxiety with which Italy watches
the Albanian coast is due to the existence
there of good harbors, in contrast with
the total absence of such harbors along
the Italian shore. Should any of these
harbors fall into histile hands 4 the
Italian fleet would be gravely handi-
capped.
Italy is expected to contribute greatly
to the reorganization of the Serbian
(Continued on Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
ABYSSINIA WILL
AID THE ENTENTE
French Deputy Says Young Emperor
Has Agreed to Furnish Two Hun
dred Thousand Soldiers.
THEY MAY BE SENT TO sUEz


PARIS. Dec. 17.--hdji Jeassu. the
young emperor of Abyssinia. Is 30
fsvorably disposed toward the en-
tonte allies that he not only resisted
efforts OF German agents to induce
him to abrogate treaties with Great
britain. Italy and France last year,
but offered 100000 soldiers to be
used by the allies as their military
necessities demanded, according to
Pierre Alype, member Of the colon
ial committee Of the Chamber of
Deputies.
M. Alype made this assertion In con-
nection with the resolution now before
the foreign affairs and colonial commit
tees OF the chamber. offered by Gratien
Candace. a colored deputy from Guada-
lupe. that the French government, in ac-
cord with the allies OF France, seek i'm
mediateiy the means of securing the CO.
operation of Abyssinian troops, under
guarantee of the independence OF that
country.
With regard to this proposition. II is
recalled that the late King Menelik con-
cluded treaty of alliance with France
in 1907.
M. Alype pointed out that the French
railroad connecting the French port or
Jubitil with Ads Abeba, in Abyssinia,
would make possible the rapid transpor-
tation Of troops to the coast. where within
four days they could reach Suez. or In
five days, Bassers. in Mesopotamia-
The Abyssinian troops, he also noted
are already well armed, having from
10000 to 100000 modern rifles, all manu-
featured since 1911. partly in Germany,
but for the most part by Belgium.
The cooperation OF the Japanese fleet
is suggested for the transportation Of
Abyssinlan troops to Egypt or Mesopo-
tamia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
No Liquor Sales
In Mexico City for
Next Three Months

GALVESTON, Tex. Dec. 1.-THE sale
of alcoholic liquors in Mexico City has
been forbidden for ninety days by a
decree issued yesterday by the governor
of the Federal district. according TO ad-
vices reaching the Mexican consulate here
today. The decree was measure taken
to prevent the spread of typhus in the
capital.
It Is also reported that Governor AL
varedo OF the state OF Yueatan has is
sued decree permanently forbidding
.the sale of liquors in that state.
The dispatch adds that foreign life in :
surance companies who failed to comply
with the order which requires detailed
reports to the government regarding their
business have been notified that they
must comply with the order at once or
forefeit their CONCESSIONS
II also is reported that an investiga-
ton Is to be made OF all cases OF dam
age to churches and church property
as result OF military operations. II Is
declared that damages or this character
have been greatly exaggerated in the
United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Power Of Nation to
Make Intrastate
Rates to Be Tested

HOUSTON, Tex. Dec. 17.-Power OF the
Interstate Commerce commission TO make
intrastate as well as interstate rates Is
expected TO undergo a test In a hearing
on the Shreveport rate case opened here
today By Henry C. Hall of the commits
sion.
Representatives OF all railroads operat-
ing in Texas, OF traffic bureaus OF
dozen cities east of the Brazos river and
OF the city OF Shreveport, La. are pres
'ent.
II supplemental order issued by the
Interstate Commerce commission and
later suspended temporarily is upheld, the
priority Of the commission over the Texas
railroad commission, even In questions
involving only state rates, is expected to
be established in certain instances.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
KAISER PREPARES
TO STRIKE BOTH IN
THE EAST AND WEST
Allies Believe Germans Are Plan
ming New Blows Against Russia
and Allies in France and
Flanders.
ACTIVITY IN DvINsK REGION
Continued Movement of Men and
Guns to Western Front
Reported,
AT sTANDsTnL IN THE BALKANS

LONDON, &c. 17.-Whlle the
diplomats in Greece and Roumania
are engaged in new deals, which will
decide the next step in the Balkan
operations, there is increasing evil
dence that the Germans. ever restive,
are preparing new strokes on both
the eastern and western fronts when
conditions are propitlous.
Dispatches from Petrograd note Ger
man activities particularly In the Dvinsk
district, which would accord with the
German ambition to reach the line Of
the Dvina river, while all accounts from
neutral countries mention a continued
movement of men and guns to the west
In the latter theater OF operations II
seems only question at what point the
offensive is TO be taken.
May Try So. MihieI Zone.
Many persons believe that the Ger
mans. having found the lines in Flanders
and Artois nuts too hard to crack. con-
template moving in the Saint Mlhel
region, where their line penetrates to the
River Meuse and where thr has bn con-
siderable activity during the last few
days, The only thing argued against
this is that the river has been at flood
and the French have been systematically
destroying the bridges as they were re-
built. Thus far, however, there has been
little more doing than the usual mlnl1g
and bombing operations and aerial fight
ing in the west.
In the Balkans military operations are
temporarily at standstill, except in
Montenegro and Albania. where the
Austrians and Bulgarians are carrying oa
mountain warfare against King Nicholas
troops ad the serbians. A big battle is
In progress In the valley OF tse Albanian
or Black Drum river between the Serbs
and Bulgarians At last reports no deci-
sion had been reached in the fighting.
Driven Across River.
1t is said. however. that the Bulgarians.
who crossed the river, found the serbians
had been reinforced and we're driven
back with heavy losses.
1t Is possible that the Serbian counter
attacks were made possible by supplied
having reached them from the Italians
who landed on the Albanian coast ant
who are trying 10 open communicated
with the Serbs through that country
The Italians II Is understood. airead,
have landed $1,000 men. rH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
The Day s War NerUs

MORE THAN 10000 men captured
by the serbiRns have reached
MRrseiIles ON their way 10 a con
centrRtiOn camp, n dispatch from
the French seaport states.
FURTHER PARTICULARS regard
ing the Italian force sent TO Al
bania state that the number of
men already landed at AvIOnA Is
10000.
CETrINJE WAR OFFICE admits a
further retreat by the Montene-
grin troops iR the sRntak region,
where they have been resisting
the Austrian advance.
WHILE NO FIGURES are yet avail
able M 40 the total amount sub
scFibed to- the French war loan,
ft is declared by Finance Minister
. RibOt that the number OF sub
scribers was without precedent.
The subscriptions from london
alone he stated, amounted 20
SI2O,OOO,OOo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Refuses to Discuss
Suit Against the
Banana. Combine

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. II. = Judge
Thompson in the federal district court
today overruled motion to dismiss the
suit Of the Bluefields Steamship COM
pany, limited. against the United Fruit
company for s15.0Oo.OOO damages.
The steamship company, which Is in
the hands of receiver. is controlled by
the fruit concern. The receiver for the
Bluefields company charged that the
fruit company conducted the affairs of
the steamship company in such manner
as to cause a Ioss OF Sb.OOO.OOO in its
banana business and he asked triple
damages under the Sherman antitrust
law.
The receiver alleged the fruit COM
pslny's object in running the business of
the Bluefields concern was to secure for
itself monopoly OF the banana import
ing business in the United States.
Tho suit was entered several years ago
and the trial has been In progress six
weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Recall Of General
French Shock to
People of France

PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE employment OF
General Sir Douglas Haig as British
commander-ln-chief IN place OF Field
Marshal Sir John French, was entirely
unexpected In France. where 1t has made
great impression. The press is unani-
nous in expressions Of regret at the de-
parture of Field Marshal French and
lays particular emphasis on his services
during the trying times of the opening
period OF the war.
The newspapers express satisfaction
that Field Marshal French is succeeded
by one of his most apt pupils. whose
proverbial good luck Is mentioned, with
the hopo that II may prove to be a
favorable omen.
General Haig has been I'm close and
constant relationship throughout the war
with the French general headquarters.
where his appointment is received with
immense satisfaction" says the Matin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Peace Ship Allowed
To Leave Kirkwall
On Way to Ghristiana

LONDON. Dec. H.--Announcement was
made by the foreign office tonight that
the steamship Oscar II. having on board
the Ford peace party. has been permit
ted to proceed on It's voyage to Chris
tiania-
The foreign office understands the
steamship has sailed from Kirkwall. into
which port It was taken by the British
authorities. Guarantees were required
that certain parts of the Steamship s
cargo must be returned to England.
The captain OF the Oscar II has given
bond to return to England the part
of the cargo In question, which has been
declared contraband.
Henry Ford made an urgent request
that the steamship be allowed TO proceed.
He told the British authorities he be-
lieved he could arrange peace II permitted
10 visit neutral countries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Crude Oil Rises
Five Cents More

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Dec. IA fur
ther advance in the price OF crude oil
was announced here today cents per
barrel being added TO all grades except
Ragland, which commanded an increase
Of cents. The new prices are: PennsyI-
vania, crude. S2l5: cabell $17O; Mercer.
Black, Newcastle and Corning. s.65;
Somerset. sl.65; Ragland. 72 cents.
Immense quantities Of crude oil are
held in storage in the West Virginia and
western Pennsylvania fields, but very
little OF It Is finding its way to the re-
finers. who openly declare they are short
OF oil.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
MRS. ASQUITH SUES
THE LONDON GLOBE
Wife Of British Premier Asks Order
to Restrain Paper from Publish
ing Alleged Libels.
BILL ALLEGES PERSECUTION

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Herbert
II. Asquith, wife OF the premier, APP
peared as plaintiff in chancery
court today. demanding an order to
restrain the Globe from the publica-
ton of alleged libels. Mrs. Asquith's
attorney said:
For a whole fortnight before the issue
OF this writ Mrs. Asguith has hcfn delib-
erately pursued IN the defendants news
paper With accusations of Uisloyalty and
OF association with German prisoners at
bennington Hall She has been described
as traitor and disgrace TO her sex.
and attacked In most opprobrious terms
These attacks are systematically and ma
levolently maintained. and were only sus-
pended after the writ had been Issued"
The attorney opposed the Globes re-
quest for postponement, urging the
court not to deprive the plaintiff OF this
opportunity to clear herself publicly.
The persecution OF Mrs. Asauith has
been going on nearly whole year" he
said. "lt began last spring In another
newspaper, which the defendant doubtless
would say was OF lower class than the
Globe. That paper had TO apologize pub
licly and at Mrs. Asuuith's request pay
si0o TO the Red Cross fund. The same
people who disseminated these libels
through the Globe sent sheaves OF anony-
nous letters to the plaintiff and imputa-
tions against her we're made In social cir
cles. The matter has now come to
head In form where the defendants can
be brought to account and uade TO give
their reasons for the accusations"
Case f. Continued.
Mrs, ABquith's counsel pointed out that
the statements In question were not made
against his client by name. but against
tho wife of q cabinet minister"
There was sufficient evidence, he con-
tended to show that MIRA Asquith was
the person referred to. Moreover. he said.
a confession had been obtained from
one OF the parties ito those gross lIbels
which are celuculated TO shake conf
denco in the administration"
The defendant having undertaken TO
refrain from publishing anything affect
ing the case, the court allowed the mat
ter to stand over until Tuesday.
Before the case was adjourned the
plaintiffs attorney said Mrs. Asquith
had made denial under oath OF the
statements concerning her.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Three Chicago City
Officials Convicted

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Dec. 17.-Three city
officials today were found guilty by the
special trial board investigating alleged
inefficieney and wastefulness OF city em-
pioyes. They are:
Walter c. Leininger superintendent OF
streets.
Thomas L. Dooley, general foreman of
asphalt repairs.
James II. Lavelle. general foreman Of
street restoratiOns.
After formal charges had been filed
against them and they had been sus-
pended pending a hearing Leininger,
Dooley and Lavelle rendered their resig-
nations. which the municipal authorities
refused to accept"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Speyer and Cassel
Cannot Be Deprived
Rights as Citizens

LONDON. Dec 1.-THE attempt to de-
priye Sir Edgar speyer and Sir Ernest
Cassel OF membership in the privy coun-
ell on account OF their German birth. has
been defeated. The lord chief justice.
Baron Reading, who has had the matter
under sdvisement since arguments were
concluded a month ago. delivered mis-
judgment today. He declared Sir Edgar
and Sir Ernest. as naturalized British
subjects. had all the rights and privileges
of British-born subjects and therefore
were entitled to be members OF the privy
soUncil.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
BURKE CALLED TO CHICAGO
BY THE DEATH OF BR0THEF

w L. Burke left for Chicago last night.
called there by telegram announcing the
death OF his brother. John c. Burke. a
member OF the Chicago police force.
The shooting OF the Chicago officer
occurred several days ago and at a time
when he was arresting highwayman.
There had been robbery on the beat OF
Officer Burke and he was following the
man who had committed the crime. See
ing that he was about 20 be caught. the
robber turned and fired at officer Burke.
wounding him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Russians Destroy
American Building,
Says Berlin Report

BERLIN, Dec. r.-(By Wireless to
Sayville.)-Te hcharge that Russian war
ships several months ago destroyed a
building flying the American flag is
made in an official publication OF the
Turkish government. the Overseas News
agency announced today. The statement.
which dealt with various allegations OF
international law by the enemies Of Tur-
key. says:
"on July s Russian torpedo boats de-
stroyed a United States building flying
the United States flag at Port -"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Belgian Relief Ship
Damaged by Mine

LONDON. Dec. l1.-C3:25 D. m-)-The
Belgian relief committee steamer I.even-
pool. from New York 10 Rotterdam. has
been beached on the English east coast
in a sinking condition as a result OF
striking a mine.
The Levenpooi. a British steamer OF
ASA tons gross and S7e feet long, was
built ia 1911 and is owned in West Hartle-
pool II sailed from New York November
"a. arrived at Falmouth on December II
ana was 20 proceed thence TO Rotterdam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Five Reported Dead
In Eastern Wreck

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. l7.-Five per-
sons are reported TO have been killed
and score injured, some fatally. in a
passenger train wreck on the Baltimore
g. Ohio railroad between Chester and
Wilmington. tonight.
Fog is blamed for the accident.
The wreck occurred two miles south
OF Chester. A train OF empty cars ran
into an accommodation train bound from
Baltimore for Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
German Patrol Boat
Wrecked in Baltic

LONDON, Dec. if.-rhe German patrol
boat Bunx has been wrecked on the island
OF Langeland in the Baltic sea. according
to dispatch 10 the Exchange Telegraph
company from Copenhagen. The bodies
of several German officers were found
on the shore. the dispatch adds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
Two Men Die in
the Electric Chair

ossINING. N. Y. Dec. 17.-worthy
Tooley OF Athens, N. Y, and Ludwig
Marquardt Of Kingston. N. Y. MUIR
derers. were put to death by electricity
at Sing Sing prison today Tooley nur-
dered John Hallenbeck at Athens last
year. Marqaurdt killed Mrs. Nellie
Paulis OF Kingston.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
CLEANING UP NEW YORK AFTER BLIZZARD

picture made within twelve hours after of the
crppng storms of many years in New York 1t
shows City Hall park 'barbered down almost to
traffic conditions and handful of comparatively
speaking, removed frog roadways and sidewalks shown
in this picture, s aN ugh to have made single drift
the size of O,lc Woolworth building, which towers in
the bac .os w
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
All Rights Reserved

I put 9 Want-AA in the pepeK
For my sales were ltttle hi slack
nat rm getting pFOspSetI BY the stASA
xts the first tanas I svsr tRasd thsm
I nse you oan woke uD your BUSINESS
By using . uttie Bee "A.
NO matter What Iina OF baainsss yoaE tz
You viii ~ very small ooat
By using little Bee Want-fe
Regain Al ths business you've teSA
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PUT 1T IN THE OMAHA AE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
The Weather

q Forecast till p. m. Saturday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicin-
ity: Fair. warmer.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
preeIpltation depar-

Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature ................ q
Deficiency for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IL
Total deficiency since March l. l2l
Normal precipitation .,......... O3 inch
Deficiency for the day......... .O3 inch
Deficiency since March 1....... !. So inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1914 n inches
Deficiency for cor. period. 1913. 8. so inches
Reports from stations at 7 p. M.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18

Oomparative LoeaI Record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-18
France Especta Runtur.

PARIS. Dec, 1--we shall be very
much astonished II the American gov
ernment does not reply to the Austrian
Continued on Page Two. Column Iwo.y
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PAGES ONE TO TWELVE
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CONTINUED on Page Two, Column one.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-16
YORKTOWN CELEBRATION
Many HIchmondcrs to Attend JubiIe,
Exercises on Site Of Surrender
OF Cornwailis.

Richmond tho official home OF the
rafie OF the Republic" will prob
q niy send large delegation to the ju-
".!ee exercises 10 he held at Yorktown,
on october 10. in cO,nmemoration of
t"e surrender Of Lord CORVALLIS to
General George Washington.
IL Viii be gala day in the world
famous little town. Government ma
flhes ana United States soldiers viii
'-'rade nc streets in all the pomp Of
iH'.itary glory, while war vessels "
'nE at anchor will fire salutcs in honor
vi III" heroic little army ,ha, SET :,
ne" mark In the struggle for liberty
an" raised the Stars and Stripes over
nall hemisphere
me exercises Will begin at o'clock.
wren the Government Band in the
+iahdstand viii begin to dispense nu :.
ut"tc airs Chancellor w. II. Groves
inc Yorktown Historical Society.
VIII! preside and Introduce the sneak :
e'S VINO are DR.. Henry Louis smith
president Of Washington and Lee I;ni.
,'r5'tN; rev !. II. Mcconnell Rev.
J'nn Roach S;raton. and Rev. Jobn
saunders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-16
MEMBERS EXPRESs DOUBTS As
TO CHARAC TE;t or PAVING:

should tho board find that asphalt
block paving is unsuitcd to the demands
Of heavy traf file streets, as appears now
I" he indicated. the practice OF en-
ployinE this form OF paving already
much abridged under tho boards rc
gimc. Will probably he almost totally
abandoned.
In recent statements. Mr. Iiirschhcrc
and Mr.. Mccarthy have both expressed
serious doubts as To the superiority OF
asphalt block over the sheet paving
that has been put down by the board
in large quantities in the last two
years. The block paving is about twic,
as expensive as the asphaltic concrete
and. according 10 majority OF the
board, far from twice as valuable
In residence sections, the asphalt
block paving has made good record
The block paving around the Lee Monu-
ment, III front Of the Jefferson Hotel
and around the City Hall, has been
d.;wn from fifteen TO twenty wears. and
is still in good condition. The paving
Of Broad street with asphalt block was
the city's first experiment with this
form Of paving for heavy traffic streets.
The section between Third and Tenth
Streets was the first to he laid. and.
according to the City Engineer ii has
not given satisfaction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-16
WILL GO AFTER ALL
UNQUALIFIED VOTERS
Active Campaign to Re WaEed on
Sonthsidc before Lists Close for
Spring Election for city Council

NJ meeting OF the South Richmond
Democratic club last night a rcsolu-
t"n was adopted appointing a com
niit"c from each OF tho precincts Of
the Southside to urge all UNQUALIFIED
voters TO register before December
ia order to be eligible to vote in Tho
sprini; election for Mayor ANA Couu-
ell.
The virginia Railway and Power
company reported on the request made
by the club for a ttirty-Iuiuutc schcd-
ulc on The Petersburg electric line.
and suggested that Il ruling bc rnad.
by which these cars would lac required
10 stop only At certain points I'm tho
city limits. The club agreed tina, ~
the thirty minute schedule was placed
in operation II would DC satisfactory
with II If tn" cars stopped only at
Ninth, Eleventh. Thirteenth Streets ana
Cowardin Avenue.
y committee was appointed TO con-
fer with the City school Board with
It view Of securing In the next annual
budget an appropriation for a class for
incorrigihlc children In the schools. 1t
is tn" plan Of the association to seq
r"cate these pupils since the compu.-
3ory education law has become eHcc-
tive ana forces them TO attend school