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

= WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Presi-
dent Wilson today instructed Post
master General Burleson to reinstate
George Burkitt, removed assistant
postmaster at Winnetka, ILL.,, because
he criticised the president for his
engagement to be married. The
president qualified his instructions
by telling the postmaster general
that Burkitt should be restored to
HIS position if there were no other
charges against him.
Announcement OF this action was made
today by Secretary Tumulty after a brief
conference with President Wilson. 1t
was said unofficoa..y that the president
disapproved OF discharging Burldtt for
making the remarks accredited TO him.
Burkitt Denies Remarks.
In published conference between Burlitt
and Postmaster Kloepfer of Winnetka,
II was stated that Burkitt had been given
demerits for the remarks about the presi-
dents engagement, that Burkitt denieu.
The president did not go into that feature
In his instructions to Postmaster General
Burleson, but made it clear that Burkitt
should not be discharged for merely ex-
pressing the view that a man should
not become engaged within a year after
the death of his wife.
n II was stated at the White House that
Postmaster General Burleson had no
knowledge of the case before !. was called
to his attention by publication in news
papers. The discharge of Burkitt was ap-
proved by Assistant Postmaster General
Roper. after an exchange of letters with
Burkitt.
Burkitt protested he had not had an
opportunity to reply to the charges as
required by civil service laws. MIR. Roper
informed him that the law had been
complied with by letter sent to Burkitt
by the postmaster. notifying him of the
charge of showing disrespect to the
president.
White House officials were annoyed by
the publicity given to the case and 1t
was expected that Postmaster General
Burleson would act Immediately on the
presidents instructions.
being InE@s1ig gated,
The Postoffice department ISSUED a
statement today saying Burkitt was
charged with series of offenses which
had been accommodating for months, 4,
1t was announced that Burkitt's case
was being further investigated and that
meanwhile he stand suspended
When the Postoffice department. state
ment saying Burlitt still was under sus-
pension and that the other charges were
being Investigated reached the White
House IL was stated that orders were on
their way to Postmaster General Burle-
son to reinstate the man. and IL was
made plain that he was to be restored to
his place regardless of other demarits
against him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Sultan Thanks God
for Victory Over
French and British

CoNSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 15,-(Via
Berlin and London.)-In a speech from
the throne at the opening Of the Turk
ish Parliament today, Sultan Mehmed ",
said:
Events which have passed since
December !, thanks TO The Almighty
have realized my wishes and have cor
responded to the hope which l expressed
that these events might assure the hap
piness OF the whole Moslem world ana
the Ottoman empire.
Fierce attacks directed by the British
and French army and navy forces against
the Dardanelles. with the intention to in
wade Constantinople and the seizure of
the straits, which for two and half
centuries the Russians have been covet-
ing, have been repulsed by the resist
ance. self sacrifice and enthusiasm OF
my army and navy"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
RUMOR ADRIATIC Is
SUNK NOT CREDITED
Agents for Big White Star Liner
Say Ship is Still at Its Dock
in Liverpool.
OTHER ADRIATIC IN MID-oCEAN

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-There was
u report this morning in maritime
circles that the steamer Adrlatlc has
been sunk, but tho report did not
state whether the steamship was the
big passenger ship of the White Star
line or was the British steamship
Adriatic, which left Kymassi, Greece,
October 13, for Philadelphia, ard
passed Tarifla, Spain, October 10,
The White Star liner Adriat.c arrived
IN Liverpool November II end was not
scheduled to leave for New York until
November "a Later report became
current on the Maritime exchange that
II was the Adriatic ct the White Star
line that was In trouble. The other
steamship Adriatic, bound for Phlladel-
phia from Kymassi, should be about in
midatlantlc today.
Officials OF the White Star line said
this morning they had no information re-
gardlng the Adriatic other than It had
arrived safely on last Thursday at liver
pool. They did not credit the report.
David Lindsay. assistant to Mr.. JEFF
cries. the passenger manager OF the
White Star line. said he was positive the
AdriRtio was still at Liverpool.
Tho Adriatic was heavily laden when
It left New York." Mr.. Lindsay said. "and
It would take at least three days to un-
load II, and as many more TO load the
steamship for its return voyage TO this
port"
The Adriatlc was built in 1906 and cost
near s4,OoO.oCo. 1t has gross tonnage
OF 24.5Il.
Italian Liner Does Not Sail.
NEW YORK, Nov. 16,-The sailing OF
the steamer Dante Alighieri OF the
Transatlantica-It -Italiana line from Genou
op. November Is, has been, cancelled, &C
cording to n message received by th'
lines local agents today. No reason FOL
the cancellation OF the sailing date wal
given In the message
On Saturday the sailing dates for the
America and Palermo OF another Italian
line were cancelled. At that time another
firm of local agents Expressed tho opin-
ion that the sailingS were cancelled be-
cause the Italian government probably
wished to use the vessels for transports
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Bill for Health Insurance for
Workingmen DratUn in NerU Yor1

NEW YORK. Nov. i5.-The American
Association for Labor legislation today
made public the text OF a bill designed
to establish system OF health insurance
for workers In this and other states The
association proposes to introduce tho
measure in the next New York legislature
and In other state legislatures during the
next few months, The general purpose OF
the proposed measure provides for health
Insurance fo- employees at the Joint ex-
pense OF employe. employer and state
As now GRATED the employer and em-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
ANTHRAX AMONG CATTLE
NEAR 0WANKA S. D.

RAPID CITY. s. D.. Nov 15.-(Speclal) }
Anthrax Is reported among cattle IN
the vicinity OF Owanka, In eastern Pen
nington county. and cattlemen In that
section are greatly alarmed. Deputy
State Veterinarian Edmiston was sum
moned as soon as the disease was dis
covered and took steps TO prevent any
spread. Eleven head belonging to Roy
Humphrey were killed by the malady and
the official ordered their carcasses
burned and the balance OF the herd
quarantined. Adjacent farmers are
awaiting developments with their herds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Greek Liberals May
Not Take Part in
the New Elections

PARIS Nov. i5.-The liberal party in
Greece may not participate in the coming
elections although the matter has not
yet been decided Former Premier Ven
izelos formally indicated TO a deputation
OF merchants and manufacturers. who
came TO him urging him to pursue his
struggle against the opposing influences
I'm Greek politics. a Havas dispatch from
Athens dated yesterday states.
Replying to the deputation NJ. Ven
izelos said he thought 1t would be prefer
able II the liberal party took no part
in the approaching elections. as even II
II obtained a majority in the chamber
II could not carry through its program.
The party. however. would decide defi-
nitely in a few days. he said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Regiment for New
Army is Enlisting
at Pittsburgh, Pa,

PITTSBURGH. Nov 15.-Leaders of the
movement TO form in Pittsburgh a regi-
ment OF Secretary Garrison's proposed
continental army. announced today that
some 400 men had already declared their
intention OF Joining the organization,
which will be perfected at a meeting in
Carnegie Music Hall wednesday night.
The plan includes the maintenance OF a
summer training camp and winter quar-
ters where the men can be kept fit and
ready for service at all times. Back OF
the organization are the produce. bust
ness and professional men who spent
month at Plattsburg last summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Judge Lindsey Fined
$500 for Contempt

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

ployos would contribute equally and the
state would contribute one-fourth to this
amount
The bill applies TO all those engaged In
than 500 a month. II would provide every
insured worker with medical care, In
Guiding nursing attendance. hospital care,
medical and surgical supplies. and cash
benefit equal to two-thirds of the wage
for n maximum OF twenty-six weeks in
a year. II also offers special care for
the wife of an insured man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Pioneer Bohemian
of Omaha is Dead

John Foral. a pioneer Of Omaha, died
Sunday night at his home. lns Pierce
street. at the age OF SO years.
Mr.. Foral came 10 Omaha in 1881 from
Bohemia. the place OF his birth, and he
remained here ever since. He is sur
vived by wife. six sons. Martin. VII
liam and Louis OF Omaha; John of Coun-
ell Bluffs and Joseph OF Exeter. Neb.,
and James OF Detroit, and two daugh-
ters, Anna OF ComstOck. Neb., and Mrs.
Mary Kotera OF Omaha.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at . o'clock from ST. AIoysius
church. with interment in 81. Marys
cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Millionaire Kelly
Admitted to Bail.

CHICAGO. Nov. l5.-Thomas Kelly,
the Winnipeg, Man, contractor. win have
hearing on a writ Of hAbeas corpus.
granted today by Judge Landis in the
United States district court. here next
Friday. Last week United States Com
missioner Mason ordered that Kelly be
extradited TO Canada. where he is
charged with parliament building frauds
totalling $4,000. Kelly Is now admitted
10 bail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
City Managers Are
Meeting at Dayton

DAYTON, o., Nov. i5.-Municipal week
is being observed here beginning today,
with meeting OF the city managers OF
American cities governed by this new
form Of municipal control. City Manager
Henry Waite of Dayton, the largest OF
these cities. delivered the address of well
come and City Manager Ashburner OF
Springfield, o., responded as president OF
the association. The National Municipal
league will begin its sessions Wednesday
with many problems OF community in
terest to be discussed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
EIGHT THOUSAND
SERBS CAPTURED
German Official Report Says Bull
gars and Teutons Continue Pur-
suit Along North Front.
ALLIES CLAIM GAINS IN SOUTH

BERLIN, Nov, 15.-(By Wireless to
Sayville) )-Announcement was made
by the war office today of the cap
ture of $500 serbians. with twelve
CANNON. or tnese 7,UUU prisoners
and seven cannon were taken by the
Bulgarians. Pursuit of Serbians is
being continued all along the front.
battle nt Bnbuna Pass.
MILAN, Italy Cvla raris). Nov. 15-An
account Of the recent fighting before
Babuna Pass in southern Serbia is for
warded by a war correspondent of the
Coiriere Della sera. Tho Bugarians, he
says, were 5000 strong and the Serbians
6,OOO.
No serious resistance being possible for
the Serbians on open ground, they fell
back from Veles and 1svor and set UP a
defense where the road narrows near
Abdi Pasa at an elevation OF 1000 feet.
The 1000 Bulgarians were grouped be-
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Governor Puts Ban
on Public Hanging

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

WASHINGTON, NOV. I5.-wheat pro-
duction In twenty countries which ordi-
narily produce 80 per cent OF the worlds
crop is placed at s.7sS. 10000 bushels by
the Department OF Agriculture. from pre-
liminary official estimates. That Is an
increase Of 65O.OOOOOO bushels over the 1914
crops In those countries and 23s, 600 900
bushels more than I'm 1913. the previous
high record The statistics include the
American LOO. .O29. .OOO-bushel crop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

my building - vacant once more
And vananoisa do abhor;
And the place ought TO rent
For much money I've spent.
And find nothing wrong with the store.
This young man iu IN . SAD plight,
For he has no prospects In sight.
Bee want Ads he should use
Aad no sleep would he lose,
For his store would be rented by night.
A For Rent Sign is good means 10
attract the attention OF the passerby
While Want Ad v IN reach hundreds {
folks, who not only Will not nass YOU
store, house or apartment-but could in
no othsr way know that the places were
for rent
Call pp Tyler 1000 row and put yOur
"a In The Omaha Daily Bee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Douglas County
Gets Requisition
for Arthur Hauser
CFrom a Staff Correspondent)

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 16-(speeial)-
Application was made this afternoon by
County Attorney Magney OF Douglas
county 20 Governor Morehad for requisi-
ton papers on the governor of Kansas
asking for the return 10 Omaha of Ar
thur Hauser. charged with the murder OF
w. II. Smith.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Take Moving Picture
of Ship and Boats
Before Sinking 1t

NICE, Nov. 15.-Captain Rafael OF the
steamer France. which was sunk by a
submarine in the Mediterranean on No
vember Z. is authority for the statement
that while the crew was getting, into the
small boats the submarine approached
to within 100 feet of the France and
when all the sailors were were safely
off the ship grouped the boats together
with the steamer as background. after
which moving pictures We're taken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
WABASH DEED CARRIES
$4,000 REVENUE STAMPS

SHENANDOAH. Ia. Nov. 1B.-(spe-
cial.)-Revenue stamps worth slSOOO were
placed on the deed in which the Wabash
Railroad company was transferred TO the
Wabash Railway company under the re-
cent reorganization OF the corporation.
when the deed was recorded in Page
county. 1t contained eighteen 1900
revenue stamps and the recording fee
was 1920 The Omaha branch OF the
railroad runs through Page county
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16
Carranza Troops
Take Town of Naco

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1b.-The CarranEa
agency today announced the OccvpatiOn
OF Naeo. villa troops fled toward villa
Verde. with 1000 carranza cavalry in
pursuit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

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

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


and the French govern w
Churchill made this states ~
lining the reasons for his
from the cabinet and expl - -
administration of the adm
which he formerly was first
Mr.. Churchill declared that n at
ations In the history of the worl
worth carrying through with sus
fury and utter disregard of life. the
ations at tho Dardanelles were wort
Predicts ultimate Victory.
we are passing through bad tin.
which probably will be worse before II -
better. but II will be better" Mr.. Church%
i'll said. 'If we endure the campaign of ,
1915 should be decided against Germany
by its shortage OF men,"
Regarding the Dardanelles, Mr.. Church.
Ill declared that the admiral on the spot
said they could not be taken with a rush.
but that the Notifications might be re-
duced gradually by bombardment. Ad-
miral Sir John Fisher. then first sea lord,
was opposed to reduction of Great
Britalns naval strength in home waters,
but mover criticised the method OF attack
on the Dsrdanelles,
Mr.. Churchill declared he did not re-
ceive clear guidance from Admiral Fisher
before the expedition was decided upon or
the subsequent firm support whereto he
was entitled.
In making his promised statement Mr..
Churchill dealt with episodes during hi.
tenure of office as head OF the admiralty
rather than with his resignation. He
said his letter TO Premier Asquith gave
| nd
led him to ask for release from the
government. These reasons did not apply
to any other member of the cabinet who
was not In the war council.
l,Noreoyer, I alone have apaspstOrme an
alternative form OF service whereto no
exception can be taken and wherewith
/ am perfectly content" he continued.
Turning to the naval battle off the
Chilean coast last year. in which Brit
ish squadron was defeated by the Ger
mans. Mr.. Churchill said he had been in
full agreement with his expert advisers.
! The admiralty's dispositions OF warships,
! he said. were sound and were the best
under the circumstances. Documentary
evidence would make this clear, without
! detracting from the gallRntry and devo-
ton OF Rear Admiral Christopher Grad
ock, who lost his life when the Good
Hope went down.
The suggestion that he had overruled
his naval advisers and kept the old
cruisers at sea, thus causing their de-
struction by German submarine last
! year. was characterized by MIR. Churchill
as untrue. He said II was for A. ]. Bal
four. the present first lord of the adml-
ralty, to determine whether the papers
should be published. He himself had no
desire TO press for the publication OF
papers which might prejudice officers
now IN the service.
Regarding the Antwerp expedition. Mr..
| Churchill said II was not arranged by
| him. but had been planned by Field Mar
/ shal Kitchener and the French govern
ment. He was not concerned with It or
consulted until the arrangements we're
advanced a long way and until the troops
were moving or were under orders.
"At a midnight conference learned
that plans for sending a relieving army
TO Antwerp. already far advanced. were
being considered in concert by Field
Marshal Kitchener and the French gov
49, --9I....-S -, Iaago T,Uo Coi,sv,nn Ore
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

Comparative Local Record.
1915. 1914. 1913 1912.
Et6Easst E6nsst ycsteTGayy,.. yssttGGGaSy.... Z & g
Precipitation ........... 90 90 90 90
Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature. re...................... IS
Deficiency for the ay................... 2
Total deficiency since March l......... 2l5
Deficiency for the uay......... Oi inch
Total rainfall since March /. 1861 inches
Deficiency since March l........ l. 80 inches
Deficiency, cor. period 1914. .a55 inches
Deficiency, cor. period 1913. 49,. 757 inches
Reports from stations at y. M
Station and State Tenn II. - I,ni.,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

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

Wanta swap something for
something else more useful
to you? Use the Swappers'
c o u m n of The Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-16

Temperature and precipitation depar-
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Continued on Page Two, Column Three.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-03-23
ON THEIR WAY TO
ST. PETERSBURG

A party of Jacksonville good roads
boosters stopped over in Ocala short
time about midday and took dinner at
Dewey's. At 1870 they continued their
journey via Dunnellon, Inverness and
Brooksville to ST. Petersburg, where
the big state good roads meeting
takes place tomorrow
They left Palatka at 7:30 this
morning and came by way of Haw-
thorn, making data for future refer
ence in getting out state book. In
the party are Mr.. F. o. Miller, presi-
dent of the state organization, Mr.. ].
P. Clarkson, secretary, and Messrs. NJ.
L. Howard, c. C. Kirby and Dr. w. NJ.
Stimson, a trio of the best good roads
boosters in Florida. They are making
splendid running time in Mr.. Kirby's
new Jeffrey six-cylinder car, which he
kindly offered for these enthusiasts to
make the trip to the Sunshine City.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-03-23
MATTERS IN EUROPE,
ASIA AND MEXICO
THE ADMINISTRATION HAS ITS
HANDS FULL OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS

Washington, March 23.-The presi-
dent and his cabinet are today care
fully going over the note to be sent to
Great Blito'n and France regarding
the plan of the allies to cut IF all
trade with Germany
Though stIlet silence = maintained
by cabinet members, it is. ntimated by
those close to the administration that
these representations will uphold
strongly the stand of the United
States that neutral commerce, except
contraband, must be free to move.
INQUIRIES JAPAN's INTENTIONS
A note of inquiry has been address
ed to japan by the United States. The
president announced today that it
was prompted by conflicting reports
regarding negotiations between Japan
and China, and represented that the
United States desires accurate infor-
nation. The note contained no indica-
tion of approval or otherwise.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-03-23
AN OPEN LETTER
FROM MR.. WHITFIELD
Ocala. Fla, March %. 1915.

Ocala, Fla, March %, 1915.
To the Public:
/ noticed the article in the Star in
which Mr.. ]. E. Whaley says he did
not receive the money that was col
lected by me to apply on the burial
expenses of his child. It is true; he
neither knew anything about the
money being collected or received it,
for paid every cent collected to Nc
Iver q MacKay, and have their receipt
for it. / have explained this to Mr..
Whaley. 1t also came to me that a
man was going around trying to find
out who contributed and how much.
/ will ask him to show me his list
when he has finished and see If it COM
pares with mine, and If he does not
care to do this and wants an itemized
account of what went with the mon
ey, I viii gladly give it to him.
Yours truly,
3. Daniel Whitfield.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-03-23

The performance of ''The Prince of
Tonight" at the Temple last evening
was a lively number. The scenic eff
fects were good and the music was
fine, in some places exquisite. The
dream scene at the end of the first act
was particularly good.
There was a goo dhouse, and those
present were well pleased. All pres
ent had a series of good laughs-an
entiente cordiale being established be-
tween the actors and the audience as
soon al the curtain went up, and last
ing to the end of the performance.
The music was furnished by the
clever Temple orchestra, which is Of
itself always worth going to hear. The
Temple vii resume its usual good
movie bill his evening.