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Evening star., 1915-09-09
BRITISH TROOPSH|P
TORPEDOED, IS CLAIM
Southland, Lost in Turkish Waters,
Said to Have Recently Flown
United States Flag.

BERLIN, September 9, by wireless
to Tuckerton, N. IA statement given
out by the Overseas News Agency to-
day quotes the Weser Zeitung of Bre-
men as saying that the British steam
ship Southland, serving as transport,
was torpedoed recently in Turkish
waters.
The news agency says:
THE Weser Zeitung of Bremen points
out that the transport Southland was
torpedoed in Turkish waters. The
Southland formerly was the Red Star
liner Vaderland. These steamers flew
the Belgian flag up to the time of the
occupation of Belgium, and then sailed
Southland, which lately was flying the
American flag, suddenly was changed
into a British transport
Evening star., 1915-09-09
URGING EIGHT-HOUR LAW.
Speakers in Connecticut Will Push
Statewide Campaign.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, September q
The opening of statewide campaign
for the eight-hour workday under the
direction of the American Federation
OF Labor was indicated today when sew
eral labor leaders VINO have figured in
Industrial adjustments at Bridgeport
since the early summer came here to
begin Il speaking campaign
John J. Egan. organizer for the in
ternatioual association of machinists.
VIII speak each noon outside the gates
OF various Woodworking plants. start
ing today at a factory which employs
more than 1900 persons on war mu-
n:tiOns.
Evening star., 1915-09-09
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
VIENNA. September 8, via LOndOl
s=.,Htember o.:

VIENNA. September 8, via London,
-s.'ptember o:
The situation is unchanged in the Vol
hynia fortress district. Yesterday
some Russian counter attacks broke
down before our fire.
Further south our victory near Pod
kamien and Radziwilow has forced
the enemy, to retreat on a front of
ninety kifbmeters (about fifty-six
miles, behind the Ikwa, pursued by
our troops.
On the Sereth river severe fighting has
developed. With superior forces the
enemy broke forth from the bridge
head fortification erected near Tarno-
pol and Strusow. German counter
attacks repuIsed the Russians.
Near Tarnopol. in the district west
and southwest of Trembowla, fight
ing is proceeding.
The situation on the Jasiolda is un-
changed.
Close to the mouth Of the Sereth.
Austro- Hungarian troops under Gems
Benigni and Prince Schoenburg
stormed hostile position northwest of
SZupaika.
Italian theater: In the district of the
kreuzeburg ridge tCarnic Alps) the
situation has been quiet since the
defeat of the Italians Monday. The
enemy's losses were greater than
were originally estimated.
Italian infantry which was preparing
an advance east of Vermeglian2 was
driven back with hand grenades
In the district of Doberdo our troops
early this morning repuIsed an enemy
attack against the salient of the
karst plateau.
ITALIAN STATEMENT.
ROME, September 8, via Paris. Sep
tember D:
From positions in the upper Camonca
Evening star., 1915-09-09
GERMAN STATEMENT.

No Official German statement was re-
ceived today. The last official state
ment reads:
Western theater of war: number Of
enemy ships appeared early yester-
day morning before Middelkerke.
They bombarded Westende during
the morning and Ostend during the
afternoon, when the ships withdrew
again before the fire of our coastal
batteries. No military damage was
caused. In OStcnd two Belgian in
habitants were killed and one was
injured.
On this front the day passed otherwise
without special incident.
French armored aeroplane was shot
down by a German aviator north OF
lie Mesnil. The machine crashed to
earth in burning condition and the
occupants We're killed
An enemy aeroplane attack on Frel-
burg, in Baden. was Ineffective.
Eastern theater of war: Army group of
Field Marshal Won Hindenburs-In
the region of Daudsewad tnear
making further progress. Troops OF
Gen. Won Eichhorn's army obtained
possession of few narrow strips OF
ground intersecting the lakes near
Trokinowe. southwest of Wilma, after
some fighting.
Between JeZiofy and Wolkowysk our
attack is making progress. Wolko-
wysk itself and the hills east and
north of it have been captured $500
prisoners remaining in our hands,
together with four machine guns.
Army group of Prince Leopold of
Bavaria: The enemy has been de-
feated in the region of Izabelin,
southeast of WoIkowysk. Farther
south this division is advancing to-
ward the tributaries of the rivers
Zelkianka and RuZanka.
Northeast of Pruzana Austro-Hun-
garian troops are forcing their way
northward through the marshes of
Evening star., 1915-09-09
PEARY PR0FFERs SERVICE,
Discoverer of North Pole Ready to
Re-Enter Navy Active List.

PORTLAND, Me-, September 9.-Rob-
ert E. Peary. who was retired by act
of Congress. with the rank of rear ad-
miral. in recognition of his discovery
of the north pole in 1909, has offered
his services to the Navy Department
for any duty he may be called upon to
perform.
He has written to Secretary Daniels
offering to take the necessary physical
examination and perform any services
which may be required of him in the
development of the program for ma
tfonal defense, military and naval pre-
paredness.
Evening star., 1915-09-09
VILLA NAMES DELEGATES.
Selects Representatives for the Pan
American Conference, It Is Said.

Ell PASO. Tex, September 9.-Enrique
Llorente, confidential agent of the Villa
government at Washington, says that
Gen. Villa practically has selected his
delegates to thhe pan-American con-
ference and was only awaiting word as
to the time and place of the meeting to
order his representatives to attend.
Cen Zapata has been asked by Villa
either to send or appoint delegates.
Evening star., 1915-09-09
GERMANY APOLOGIES
FOR SINKING SCHOONER

LONDON, September 9.-Reuter's
Copenhagen correspondent says the
German government has apologized to
Denmark for the sinking by Ger
man submarine, June 2, of the Danish
schooner Salvador. Germany, accord
ing to the correspondent, stated that
the Salvador was destroyed by mis-
take and offered to indemnify her
owners. The Salvador was timber
schooner. Her crew escaped and was
landed at Lerwick when she was tor
pedoed.
Evening star., 1915-09-09

Judgment by its applause. This. how
ever the management declined to agree
to. pointing out that the sweepstakes
had been planned as a dancing and
not popularity contest.
Evening star., 1915-09-09

row night at Glen Echo the contest has
been called off.
Two of the entrants. 1t is stated. de-
sired that the awards be made on the
basis of popularity, the public passing
Evening star., 1915-09-09
Dancing Contest Cancelled.

Because two of the contestants pro-
tested against a committee of qualified
experts as judges in the sweepstakes
dancing contest scheduled for tonor-
Evening star., 1915-09-09
Letter Carriers Select Dallas.

OMAHA. Neb.. September 9.-Dallas.
Tex. was selected for the next bien-
NAL of the National Association of Let
ter Carriers at the closing session of
the convention. Edward j. Gainor,
Nuncie, ind. was elected president; AL
Tharp. New York city. vice president; !;
T.. !. csntwell. Brooklyn. y. Y, secre-
tary. and Charles ID. Duffy. Chicago,
treasurer Wilmot Dunn, Nashville
Tenn. was chosen collector of the mu-
fual benefit association.
Evening star., 1915-09-09
FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS. September .:

In the Artos district there has been
fighting with hand grenades and
rifle firing between the trenches in
the sectors of Neuville and Roclin-
court. There also was fairly spirit
ed cannonading to the south of Ar
ras and in the region of Roye.
In the ArSonne, not far from Fontaine
Aux Charmes. very violent fighting
took place during last night. The
Germans renewed their attacks with
great ferocity. With the exception,
however, of a section of trench to
the east of Layon de Binarville, our
lines everywhere held fast. We took
some prisoners and captured ma
chine gun.
In the Lorraine district, in the forest
of Parroy, there took place advance
post engagements in which the ad-
vantage rested with us.
In the Nosges there has been fighting
with hand grenades on the heights
to the east of Metzeral
About fifty shells We're thrown down
yesterday ny French aeroplanes on
the railroad station at Challerange.
During the night of September SO one
of our dirigible balloons bombarded
tories at Nesle, in the department of
the Somme.
Last nights official French statement
reads:
The artillery struggle is still going on
actively around Arras, in the region
of Roye. between the Disc and Taisne
and on the Champagne front.
In the western part of the Argonne the
Germans this morning, after an in
tense bombardment in which shells
containing suffocating gases were ex-
tensively employed. delivered against
our positions an attack led by two
divisions. AT some points they
gained a footing in our advanced
trenches. Violently counter attacked.
they failed in their new attempt to
break our front.
Following the bombardment of Nancy
by German aeroplanes French
squadron has thrown down shells on
the military establishments of FreS-
cati and the Sablons station at Metz.
Evening star., 1915-09-09

Reports reaching Tampa, Fla ind-
cate that the death list of the recent
hurricane on the Florida coasts will
total twenty-one.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
omaha's CITY Budget.

The budget for 1915, now before the city
council, was apparently prepared by the com
missiopers. each with the purpose in mind of
making his figures as high possible In order
that he might eventually retain all he could get
for his own department. None OF the estimates
give evidence of the economy expected by the
public. Certain appropriations are necessarily
set at the limit. this being due 70 the expansion
of the city through the annexation OF suburbs.
Rut this alone will not account for the huge ex-
cess expenditure proposed. The limit OF taxa
ton has been exceeded by almost $500, 900. and
the budget estimates will perforce be cut TO this
extent. II should be possible, however, TO make
still further reductions in proposed eXpendi-
lures. The people Of Omaha are not inclined to
be niggard in public expenditures, and because
of this spirit they are entitled to the utmost
consideration from the council in the matter OF
levying taxes. The budget must be carefully
scrutinized in every detail and unnecessary ex-
penses must be Topped off. This Is not only
due the taxpayers, but is expected by them.
Good service to the city in all its departments
may be provided without extravagance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
monroe Doctrine Bearing Fruit.

Utterances of Secretary Lansing to the Pan
American scientists in explaining the new PAN
Americanism," must demand the serious atten-
ton of the world. They are expressions indie
alive of the natural growth and development
of an ideal. America for Americans" has been
a political shibboleth from the beginning Of
republican government in the New World. The
though has been ever present, and II was the
inspiration OF President Monroe, when he enun-
ciated the proposition that has bound the United
States firmly to the cause of all its sister
republics in either North OF South America. This
doctrine has brought with II a high responsible
ity and a grave danger, that at times has
amounted to the actual presence Of war; yet, at
no time has our government deviated in the
slightest from its attitude OF sincerity in the up
holding of the Monroe doctrine.
Now, that the republics OF South America
have grown materially and politically, until
they have reached q point where they may
rightfully share in this responsibility. they are
found eager to be permitted to come In as equal
partners in the work Of maintaining America
for Americans" Events OF the last two years
have brought American governments closer to-
gether than ever before. and the showing made
Of spirit OF cooperation and eagerness to be
of mutual service and assistance is a splendid
attestation Of the faith of the peoples of the
several countries in the ideal voiced in the Mon
roe doctrine.
European governments are too busily en-
gagged in affairs of their own at present to give
the attention they must later concede to this
healthier exhibition OF unity and confraternity
on the part OF the Americans. When the Euro
pean war is over and the belligerents take up
the work OF re-establishing their world rela-
lions. they will find themselves confronted by
united Americas, in which the Monroe doctrine
has brought forward not only Its blossom, but
Its fruit. in a perfect understanding between
governments that rest on the solid foundation
of freedom.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
Editorial Siftings

Washington Post: A practical patriot
Is one who stands for retrenchment on
large scale, provided his own little
pork bill goes through.
st. Louis Globe Democrat: The peace
workers in belligerent countries appear
10 be almost as popular as copperheads
were during our civil war
Boston Transcript: The discovery that
villa must live in the United States in
stead Of next door to Clip Castro in Paris
writes his revolution down as one Of the
few conspicuous Latin American fail
ures
Houston Post: The Bryan plan OF Love
Me and the World Is Mine" is no solu-
ton for international disputes. 1t is an
entirely different proposition from his
old old song of Hear Me and the Coin
Is Mine"
Pittsburg Dispatch: The republican ma
tlonal committee rejected st. Louis as a
convention city yet in five modern con-
ventions held there. Mckinley was the
only nominee elected. For four demo-
Gratis It was a bloomin' hoodoo.
Boston Transcript: When an American
rendered a quarter for a drink In Juarez
the other day and received in change
5000 in Mexican money. General Villa
decided It was about time TO call the
revolution on account OF darkness.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: What is all
this talk about a car fanine?' asks q
railway Anagnate. Why. It was probably
started by somebody who attempted to
have a second meal on q Pullman diner
after he failed to tip the waiter for his
frat
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
Nebraska Editors

Editor l. J. Cooper Of the Central City
Nonpareil has added an lntertype TO the
equipment OF his office.
G. W. F1ke. editor OF the Western
Wave. celebrated the twentieth ami
versary Of his connection with the paper
last week.
f. G. Krewson. founder of the Elk
Creek Beacon. has repurchased the paper,
which he sold two years ago TO George
keenan,.
Beatrice Express; Editor Cramb OF the
Fairbury Journal. who has served as
postmaster at that place for the last few
months. having received recess APP
pointment, has now been turned down In
favor of Dan Kavanaugh, a Hitchcock
supporter. Thus are the faithful workers
rewarded, especially where they happen
TO be editors OF newspapers with opinions
OF their own.
c. f. Smith. for the last fifteen years
editor Of the Elwood Bulletin. died at his
home at Hwood. December %. after an
Illness OF many months. Mr.. smith had
been postmaster Of ElWood for two years
and was president Of the Madrid Ex-
change bank He Is survived by his
widow. three sons and one daughter.
Chapman a Hartman publishers Of the
Loup City Northwestern. celebrated the
first anniversary OF their purchase OF the
paper by getting out a twenty-slx-page
Christmas edition. II was illustrated with
about 100 half-tone engravings
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
sanctuarv for Birds.

The National Audubon society is pursuing
its work in the way of providing for safety and
perpetuation of bird life in America along lines
that have 50 far brought very practical results.
Its latest proposal is that the cemeteries and
burial grounds throughout the country be desig
mated az sanctuaries for the birds. II is hard
to conceive that formal action of this nature
would be required A burial ground. certainly.
In its very nature should be exempt from any
operation that might be destructive to life in
any form. It is sacred ground, hallowed by
the very presence OF the dead. and the pursuit
Of wild birds for any purpose in a cemetery is
an act Of Dissertation. However. II It is neces-
sary TO the establishment Of the fact that action
be taken to formally set apart cemeteries as
zones Of safety for birds OF the air. such action
viii meet with cordial public approval. 1t is
not especially creditable TO our civilization that
the Audubon society is necessary. but It has been
amply proven that restrictive laws. rigidly en-
forced. are required to repress the destructive
tendency Of thoughtless persons who go abroad
with guns in their hands
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
King Peters Plight.

The predicament in which King Peter of
Serbia finds himself is not novelty in the his
tory Of kings. He is not the first monarch who
has felt his throne crumble beneath him, or has
been forced to flee beyond the confines Of his
country because OF political disturbances at
home or the Eruption of a foreign foe His
valor and devotion will not be questioned. He
Is merely victim OF the circumstances OF war.
Nor Is he the only king who has been driven
from his capital and his country as result of
present-day military operations. King Albert
OF Belgium has been on the firing line since the
opening OF the conflict. and presents a much
more heroic figure In his constancy than does
Peter Of Serbia in his complaints. The contrast
is made the more vivid when 1t is recalled that
Serbia afforded the pretext. II not the real
cause, for the present war. while Belgium was
merely the victim. The war is not ended yet,
and Peter and Albert are not the only monarchs
whose crowns depend at present on the sword,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
People and Events

Charles q. Heness OF Peru. Ind.. Is q Hoosier all
right He wouldn't give up the simple life IN sdcar
old Peru" ana live with his wife in luxury In New
York Mrs. Heness Is suing for divorce. though she
likes Charley, but being singer. is obliged
engagements where vocal art brings the price.
DR. Jerry B. McNene. a New York dentist ex-
tracted wisdom tooth and 81 from william b. Peck
The dentist held the dollar tooth droNped
down Pecks throat Peck spent the greater part os
a year IN a sanitarium result and eventually
coughed up the tooth. court and jury ordered the
dentist to cough up 5000 damages 20 Peck.
Students in social card etauet are taking notice
the cards announcing the marriage OF President VII
son and Mrs Calf. which refer to the bride Mrs
Norman Calf nee Edith Boiling" AN American
president" says the Springfield Republican lie not
the arbiter social fashion that the prince Wales
TO be- but neither Is else America Mrs
Edith Boiling Gait or. possibly. Mrs. Norman Gait,
nee Boiling would doubtless have been chosen by
good many people. This item may give some OF them
pause"
Mrs Irene Sheffield OF Jersey city an authoress
ana promuigator OF two sets Of commandments. one
each for and for women testified In her divorce
Eroceedlngs that husband smashed Of the ten
commandments for men. The spared commandment
reads: Thou shalt keep thy past myself
Sheffield who is a Harvard graduate. lawyer and a
cubman. described by his wife In these singing
words 'Ie Is a tyrant cheat. liar. and. n have
20 say H. your honor, the meanest God gave
life to"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29
A PSALM OF LIFE.
Henrv wadsworth Lonrfellor

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Tell me not in mournful numbers,
Life Is but an empty dreaml
For the soul is dead that SAUNDERS.
And things are not what they seem
Life is real! Life is earnestl
And the grave Is not its goal:
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way;
But to act. that each tomorrow
Find us farther than today.
Art is long and Time is fleeing.
And our hearts. though stout and brave
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
In the worlds broad field Of battle,
In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb. driven cattle!
Be hero In the strifel
Trust no Future. howe'er pleasant!
Let the dead Past bury It's dead
Act-act in the living Present.
Heart within, and God o'erheadi
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing DER life's solemn main,
A fcrlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
| Let us, then be up and doing.
With a heart for any fate:
| Still achieving. still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

November business of the Union Pacific rail-
road shows a gain Of "a per cent in net earnings
and 10 per cent in gross. over the same month
last year. The Santa Fe reports similar gains
December promises like results for all railroads,
the gain In the second week OF December equal
ing SO per cent on twenty-eight main lines. OPP
finism Is the prevailing tone in railroad head
quarters. psssimism. banished guest
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Seven provinces. with Yunnan IN the lead.
are reported in revolt against the restoration Of
the Chinese monarchy. Due allowance should
be made for the distance and the uncertainty of
news from China. That STABLE revolt against
Yuan shih Kai-nery is on is fairly certain. Re-
suits must be left to time to tell Meanwhile.
the Chinese Of San Francisco unanimously sup
port the republican party and cheer for Yunnan
forever
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Ever since the inauguration OF parcel post
the annual melon crops of express companies
have been discouraging failures. Early reports
OF this years harvest foreshadow 4 normal crop
aid much juicy cutting at the January dividend
feast. The doleful note is submerged in the Joys
OF anticipation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Arthur C. Wakeiey gave a private dianer party at
Che Omaha club to his friend Captain vaios. Ninth
cavairy. Those present IN addition 10 the honor
guest. Lieutenant Bingham. Ninth cavalry; W.
y. Parker. F1oreneei william 4. Norris George Burke
". - Annin and w. =, ourley.
beautiful the memento 10 the late Bishop Clark
ts being laid IN Trinity cathedral Il Il the Eft
q Mira Eliza Allen Of Chicago.
One o. the most brilliant parties OF the season
wHs Eisen At tbs home Of }. l. Redick. in honor OF
Clark Chatham and Irwin Redick. Who are home from
school
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

few days after a farmer had sold
a pig to a neighbor, he CHANGED to pass
his place and saw his little boy. sitting
on the edge of the pig pen, watching It's
new occupant
How dye do. johnny" said he
'How's your pig today?'
'Oh. pretty we'll. thank YOU, replied
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

The alleged conspiracy to injure the Well
land canal is a reminder of two similar attempts
lone In the Fenian invasion time and another
during the progress OF the Boer war In all
three cases the disguised enemies Of England
failed TO reach a vulnerable spot
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Enfeebled in body, without throne or
rOuntry, King Peters exile from Serbia leaves
trail OF royal pathcs. But It lacks the tragic
thrill. the speed Of the pistol shot. which
brought him TO the throne twelve years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Standing records OF enterprise and zeal are
ripe not only for revision. but to admit the
spurts OF speed whereby heirs are discovered for
estates escheatable to the state. Business lie
business. Moreover. the state doesn't need the
faonev
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Another Richmond enters the scare belt and
shifts the seat Of danger. Captain Hobson
passes up Japan as a trouble maker and scoffs
At fears Of invasion from Europe. There Is but
one sure means Of neutrality-suspicious..
Otherwise. as the captain sees things. this eoun-
try win become as useless as a tin can on dogs
tail.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Anglo-French loan bonds are on the Wall
street mat at %. New York financiers are apt
students Of the scissor lock-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

The presence Of DR.. Cook in Copenhagen.
viewing the scenes OF former triumphs. tops off
the dying year with a fringe OF serene nerve
that cinches the blue ribbon.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

City hall spenders are not quite certain
whether the treasury is q fuii-fiedged war
bride" or a mint running three shifts. In
reality II 10 q large pudding.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

The lid well becomes Juarez. No town on
the map provided better fit. The tighter II is
the better Il looks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-29

Britishers show unusual experiences In twist
Ing the Hons tail. The animal IL In grave dan
ger Of losing It's wag at home