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Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11

LONDON. Feb. 10-The Daily MalrS
correspondent at zyradow, near Bolimow,
describing recent battle on the Bxura
river. which he witnessed, says;
The martyrdom OF Beleium is not
more tragic than tho martyrdonS OF
Poland, which Is now being overrun by
the enemy for tho fourth time In the
present war. II involves a ehastly racial
tragedy, hundreds OF thousands Of Poles
who live under the Austrian and German
flags being compelled to shed the blood
OF their brothers who are fighting under
the Russian eagle.
when the battle began by German
attack from skierniewice. the Russians
at first took II for a bluff. not believing
that after their previous experiences the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
ANOTHER RCUNARDER
FLIES "OLD GLORY"
Well-Known Union Jack Gives Way
to Stars and Stripes on 0rduna
on Way Across Irish Sea.
TELL ABOUT 1T


NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-officsals of
the Cunard Steamship company adj
'mitted tonight that the steamer Or
duna. which arrived In this port from
Liverpool today. flew a neutral flag"
for time while Il was clearing the
Irish coast.
This statement was made after a
number OF the passengers on the
British liner had declared that for
nearly twenty-four hours on Janu-
ary 81 It flew the Stars and Stripes
while passing through the Irish Sea.
American Flag AT.
These passengers asserted that the
American flag was flying aft. indicating
the nationality OF the weasel. On behalf
Of the line a denial was made during the
day that the Orduna had flown the flag
except at the foremast. II being explained
that It was customary for all ships to do
this to indicate the country for which
they are bound.
Captain Thomas M. Taylor. in command
OF the Orduna, declined TO make any
statement He said that ne was under
orders from the British admiralty not to
talk.
The statement given out late today at
the office OF the Cunard line simply re-
ferred to neutral flag having been
flown and did not specify the nationality
The Statement.
The statement said:
"orduna left Liverpool flying English
flag at stern and United States flag. as
customary. at the fore. After leaving
bar lightship all fiasr were lowered.
After leaving Queenstown, for pbout an
hour ana . half or two hours II did ny
a neutral flag while II was clearing the
Irish coast"
Officials OF the line decline 20 atnplify
this statement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Wilhelmina's Cargo
Must Go Through a
Prize Court is Ruled

LONDON. Feb. 1O.-The British foreign
office after an inquiry has decided that
the cargo OF the American steamship
Wilhelmina must go through a prize
court The ship may depart from Fall
mouth as soon as the cargo is dis
charged.
1t Is officially conforrned that the Will
helmina was neither conveyed nor ordered
into Falmouth. but was compelled 20
make that port because OF damage suf-
fered in storms while crossing the At
lantic.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Tailors Parade in
Suits Of Snowy
Flannel and Silk

CHICAGO. Feb. iO.-Fourteen taiIors.
delegates to the convention OF the Ma
tionai Association OF Merchant Tsilors.
paraded today on Michigan avenue clad
In summer suits /of snowy flannel or
creamy silk. The fearless ones, unmind-
ful OF the icy wind off the lake wore
straw hats and low canvas shoes. and
shivered In the winter sunlight. The dis
play was Of new styles in mems garments
for spring and summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
NORMALBOARD BILL
KILLED BY SENATE
Only Seven Votes Cast Against Re-
port Of Educational Committee
to Indefinitely Postpone.
HOT DEBATE PRECEDEs ACTION
fFrom a staff correspondent.)


LINCOLN, Feb. 10.--(special. -
The senate this morning adopted by
a vote of "a to the report OF its
standing committee on education,
killing house roll 112. the Liggett
bill for a nonpartisan normal board.
The measure found q few friends
IN the upper house, but they were
helpless. Mallery and spirkspcke for
1t. Sandal, Quinby and others were
Of the opinion that the senate as q
whole should at least >tonsider It..
Outside of these. however, the bill
was hopelessly lost from the begin
ming.
Secretary Walrath. when he deliv-
cred his message as to the senate's
action a few minutes later In the
house was hissed BY several members
of tn clover house. which passed the
bill almost unanimously.
May open Up Feud.
The action Of the senate opens up the
posslplnty OF Ieuu DetWeen tne TWO
houses OF the legislature. inasmuch as
the lower house was SO strong for the
measure. The bill puts out Of the run
ming as members Of the board Tom
Majors of Peru and Dan Morris of Kear-
ney by a provision that no member of
the board shall be from q county in
which normal is located. In fact the
house later placed all senate files at the
bottom of the calendar
Both of these men. we're enemies of Dr.
A. o. Thomas, the present state superin-
tendent, whose previous removal from
the presidency Of the Kearney Normal
raised such tempest in Nebraska school
affairs.
Senator Kohl Of Wayne, voicing the SEN
timent of the senate majority objected
to the bill as a Measure OF revenge The
(fsonfgnfad a., fso,vo FTsl,rl-, f,,,,--- rs<-..
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Hurricane Sweeps
U. S. Samoan Islands

TUTUII4A. American Samoa, Feb. TO-
CBy wireless to Honolulu, thence by
cable,l-The Manua Islands. in American
Samoa. have been swept by hurricane
Not house Is standing No deaths have
been reported, butthe populace has lost
everything. The food situation is serious
and help is. needed. ..s
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Bryan Sends New
Agent to Mexico

WARRINGTON. Feb. iO-secretary
Bryan announced late today that Duval
West, an attorney OF San Antonio. Tex,
had been selected 10 go TO Mexico as the
confidential agent OF the state depart
ment. No announcement was made OF
HIS mission. He has been here comforting
with Mr.. Bryan several days.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Kansas MOdifies
Quarantine Order

TOPEKA, Kan. FEB. lO.--An order. ef-
fective tonight at midnight modifying
the quarantine ordered February I be-
cause OF foot and mouth disease IN Kan
sas, was issued today from the office Of
Taylor Ldd. live stock commissioner The
order raised all restrictions on shipment
Of live stock into the state with the ex-
ception Of the four southern counties.
sedgwick, Sumner, cowley and Butler.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
SUPREME COURT COMMISSION
BILL IS GIVEN AMENDMENTS
T,rom 4 staff Correspondent.l

LINCOLN, Feb. i0-(spcciaL )-House
Roll s2. the Parriott bili providing for a
supreme court commission was recom-
mended for passage with amendments
providing that the members OF the COM
mission shall be appointed for only two
years at a salary OF tsooO a year and
shall be appointed By the members Of the
court instead OF the governor - the
original bin pr0vtdsA
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11

Former n. M, q. A. Head Dies.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l0-WiIHam
Brooks Gurley, formerly president OF the
Washington Stock exchange and head
OF the Young Mems Christian association
IN that city died az his home here today.
lie was n years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
The Weather

Forecast tin Z D. m. Thursday;
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair; slightly warmer
Temperaturea at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
BELGIAN RELIEF FUND
REPORTED At LINCOLN

Following Is list Of the subscriptions
to the Belgian relief fund reported at
Lincoln;
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
EXPERIENCED STOCK

Man with several years experience
In selling stocks or bonds can secure
highly lucrative position working in
Nebraska or lows territory for large
corporation. Liberal drawing account
Applicant must be over 35 years
He must be able to show past sue
cessful record and stand the closest
scrutiny as 70 character and ability
Only such application considered as
Is accompanied with full particulars
age. references, etc.
FOR furthor information about
thiB opportunity, see the want Ad
Section of today'b Zee.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
Fair


All signs point to a very
active season in farm land this
year, and prices are sure to
make big increases.
The demand for farm prod
ucts is greater than the sup
ply, and it is safe to assume
that it win continue SO for sew
eral years.
In today's classified section
you will find good land Of
fered for sale at bargain prices
Telephone Tyler 1000
THE OMAHA BEE
everybody READS Bee Want Ads..
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11
TEUTONS TRYING
TO OvERWHELM
RUSS IN GALICIA
Desperate Efforts Being Made tc
Gain Positions Near Przemysl
by Sheer Weight Of
Numbers.
GAIN GROUND FURTHER EAST
Cars Forces Trying to Penetrate
Into Hungary Driven Back
Into Bukcwina.

FIERCE FIGHT FOR DUKLA PASS
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11

continued on Page Two. Column Three.l
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11

Advertising 10 the Psndu-
IHns that keeps buying
and selling in motion.
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lcontinued On Pase Three. column FOuF.l
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Amount previously reported, tS.lO9 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-11

Senator Cummins replied that unless
he had 'lost power of reason" he would
clearly demonstrate that the bill would
operate IN aid Of the shipping trust. He
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Rate Law Decisions
Give Life to Old
Claims Of Shippers

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-The Hepburn
rate law was interpreted by the supreme
court ss authorizing the Interstate Conn
merce commission TO award damages to
shippers for unfair rates and discrimlna-
uons, no matter at what date arising,
provided claims were filed before August
Is, 1907, which the court held was the date
the act went into effect.
The court held that Henry A. Meeker,
a New York coal dealer. was entitled to
$4,000 damages from the Lehigh Valley
railroad for claims dating back TO 1900
Thousands OF other claims were filed
within the first year after the rate went
into effect. In the Meeker case the rail-
road sought TO limit recovery TO two
years before the passage Of the act.
The supreme court held today that the
Interstate Commerce commission has no
authority to inspect correspondence files
of the interstate railways. II sustained
the federal district court for western
Kentucky in refusing 10 compel the
Louisville & Nashville railroad TO permit
commission examiners Ia inspect its files.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Ask U. S. Aid
To Collect Board Bill
For Teuton Captives

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.--Erhe entente
allies have made representations TO the
United States that Germany ls not meet
ing the cost OF care of It's prisoners OF
war In their camps and have asked the
United states, as caring for the dip
lomattc interests OF ali the warning
powers TO make representations to Berlin
LONDON, Feb. s3--Nearly $4,000 has
been expended by the government IN nit
ting up DonIngton Hall, in Leicestershire.
for use OF German officers in England as
prisoners OF war.
Twenty thousand dollars was expended
for furniture alone.
The ground floor has been converted
into club house.
PARIS. Feb. pa Havas dispatch from
roulon says the commissioners sent out
Ivy the American embassy in Paris TO in
quire into conditions at French concen-
tration camps have concluded British In
vestigaticns in the department OF Bassee
Alph and War; and report having found
International regulations strictly OBJ
served. Today they left here for Corsica
TO continue their inspection.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Judge Dayton
Denies the Charges
Made Against Him

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2a-Hearing on
charges against Federal Judge A. G. Day
ton of West Virginia continued today be-
fore the house judiciary subcommittee.
with the judge on the stand being cross
examined. He denied numerous minor
charges that he had failed 70 enforce the
law and that he was 'temperamentally
unfit for the bench.
81 do not>think would be human" he
said. IF had not had tilts and disagree
ments with attorneys. More than three.
fourths OF the lawyers in the district
cations to this committee expressing faith
in my integrity
Questioned about the resignation of his
predecessor. Judge. Jackson, and his own
appointment, Dayton testified that year
before he was appointed President Roose-
welt had told him that ne would give
him a place on the federal bench I'm
spite Of senators or any one else"
Representative Gard asked whether
Dayton had taken any part in the in
vestlgation which preceded the resigna-
tion OF jackson. t
you were close TO Precedent Roose-
velt." he said ''and you were close to
Attorney General Moody. Didn't you aid
this investigation personally"
Judge Dayton replied thhe he had no
recollection of taking any part in the in
vestigation and remembered only one
conversation with Mr.. Moody about IL.
He said he did not work with Charles
r. letter. Judge Reese Blizzard and
Major stonaker OF tie Baltimore & Ohio
railroad. in the investigation,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
QUINBY WORRIES OYER LOBBY
Douglas Senator Calls Out Bunch of
Democrats Working Against
Lighting Bill.
MOTION is PUT UPON TABLE
CFrom a staff Corresponaent)

NFNNh y GtNlA NuNitNHbuNfnNsI
LINCOLN. Feb. % --(Special. AFTER
three days Of rest the senate opened
this morning WITH motion by Senator
Quinby OF Douglas. calling for an in
vestigation OF an "insidious lobby" which
had been working around the state house
with designs against Senate File No. G,
the bin to allow the Omaha Water Board
tc 20 into the electric lighting business.
The conspiritors mentioned in the mo-
tion were Arthur Mullen, John c.
Byrnes. Secretary Bert sprague of the
democrats state committee; Food Com
missioner Harman. ex-senator Walter
Hoagland OF North Platte and others
The Douglas county member wanted a
committee of five to investigate the mat
ter. but HoRgland OF Lancaster moved to
table the motion and II went overheard.
Robertson OF Holt managed to get IN an
amendment 60 include the name OF r. u.
Howell among the arch lobbyists. but the
tabiing Of the original motion carried
with Il the amendment.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Britons Report
Loss Of Trench in
T Vicinity Of Ypres

LONDON, Feb. zs.-The British semi
weekly report on operations on the con-
tinent given out today reads as follows:
THE enemy continues to show consid-
cradle activity. In the neighborhood OF
IYpres several attacks and counter at
itacks have occurred. At a. m. ON Feb
fuary q the enemy exploded an elaborate
series of mines which destroyed one OF
our trenches. A new line was prepared
q short distance in the rear and immedi-
ately occupied. Any attempts at further
progress have been completely frustrated.
Near Givenchy our infantry, after a
successful bornbardment, captured a
trench OF the enemy and blew II up. An
attempted attack by the enemy along
La Bassee canal was easily repuIsed by
our artillery.
South of the river Lys there has been
an increase in artillery and rife fire. in
which our troops showed marked SUPERB
ority. Along the remainder Of our front
there has been nothing more than artil.
lsry dueis. The thick weather has handi-
capped the work Of air craft
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Submarines Have
Demonstrated Their
Value, Says Bowles

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-The value of the
submarine as a means OF offense as well
as defense has been demonstrated In the
opinion OF Rear Admiral Francis T.
Bowles. retired. formerly chief construc-
tor OF the United States navy. who ar
rived last night on the Rotterdam from
a two months stay In Germany.
Rear Admiral Bowles was close OBJ
server OF submarine operations willie in
Germany and commented on the naval
end Of the war. He expressed the belief
that German vessels disguised as neutral
craft and not under sea bases were util-
ized to supply submarines with fuel and
torpedoes, which he thought explained
the ability OF the Germans under sea
fighters to reach the Irish sea and return
10 their baSeA
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
MANY CHANGES
AMONG RAIL MEN
B. B. Greer to Succeed E. s. Roller
as Assistant General Manager
Of the Burlington.
W. R. cAH1IL HAS RETIRED

Changes in the forces OF the operating
departments of the Burlington and Union
Pacific railroads came thick and fast
Tuesday, all effective March l. E. s. Koi-
Ter, assistant general manager. Burling-
ton lines west OF the river, some thirty
days ago was appointed general manager
Of the Colorado & Southern another of
the Hill properties. and the announcement
Is made that to succeed Mr.. Kolier, b. B.
Greer, now assistant general manager OF
the Burlington In Chicago, comes to
Omaha. AS q result OF the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Mr.. Greer,
the following changes are made. all as
promotions:
L. B. Allen, general superintendent of
the Nebraska lines, with headquarters at
Lincoln, becomes assistant general man
ager in Chicago, succeeding Me- Gzeer.
". r. Thiehoff, superintendent at La
Crosse. Wis. goes to Lincoln as general
superintendent; Il. Flynn, superintendent
of the McCook division. goes 10 la
Crosse; c. ID. Peckenbaugh, superinten-
dent of the Sheridan division. goes to Nc
Cook; L. G. Griggs. superintendent OF the
Sterling division, goes to Sheridan; w.
G. Dungen, tranmaster of the McCook
division, goes to Sterling as superinten-
dent of the Colorado division; John T.
McShane, chief dispatcher in the Omaha
offices, goes to the McCook division as
trainmaster, and j. e. McManus. opera
tor In the Omaha telegraph office. be-
comes chief dispatcher.
On the Union Pacific. w. r. CahiIl. for
eight years superintendent OF the Omaha
and Grand Island division and for fifteen
years prior to this a passenger conductor
on the main line, is retired on pension
Mr.. Cahill is succeeded by w. M. Jeffrey
of Cheyenne. superintendent of the
Wyoming division. and Mr.. Jeffrey is sue
ceeded by G. o. Brophy, trainmaster Of
the Utah division and located at ogden.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
People of Poets Now
Warriors, Says Kaiser

AMSTERDAM, Holland (via London),
Feb. GA Berlin dispatch says the
Prussian Diet has received this message
Prussian diet has received this message
from Emperor william:
My warmest thanks for tho kind con-
gratulations of the Diet on special sue
cesses which the wonderful bravery and
perseverance,, of our Prussians. together
with the brilliant strategy of their lead
ers. have gained for the fatherland.
"A people OF poets end thinkers has
been transformed into united people in
arms, and we can rely on the strength OF
its determination to triumph over all
enemies OF German kultur and civiliza-
tion. God win be with us and our Just
cause"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
Men Are Killed
and Several Hurt in
Wreck in Colorado

. DENVER. Colo. Feb. 23.-Two are dead
and eleven slightly injured as the result
OF the wreck OF Denver Rio Grande
passenger train No. Is, southbound four
teen miles south q Colorado. Springs
early today The dead are:
ENGINEER FRANK HocKENBER-
GER. Denver
FIREMAN G. kREBS. Denver.
Nine passengers. a bagsageman and
mail clerk were slightly hurt accordins
10 reports received at the railroad gen
eral offices here, The cause Of the wreck
has not been determined. AZ
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
PUBLIC UTILITY MEASURE
T 0HAvE SPECIAL HEARING
(From a staff Correspondent.

LINCOLN, Feb. 23.-(speolal Teiegram.)
Chairman Raymond Of the house com
mittee on cities and towns has called
special meeting for Wednesday evening
In the house chamber TO consider the
Osterman bill. House Roll No. go au-
thorizing cities. Villages and counties to
grant public utility franchises subject TO
popular vote, and specifying restrictions
upon franchises granted.
This bill Is an exact opposite TO House
Roll No. 207. fathered by Railway Com
missioner Hall, which would take from
municipalities their control over public
utilities and transfer II to the railway
commission.
Under the osterman bill no franchise
VIII be valid unless II has been submitted
to the voters and approved by them
The act applies to companies furnishing
heat, electricity. power. water, telephone
service. street railway service and other
kinds Of public utility service.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
VETERAN ROCK ISLAND
ENGINEER IS INJURED

FAlRBURY. Neb.. Feb. 23-(speclal
elegram.)-James McQuaid. Rock Island
passenger engineer. OF this city. was seri-
ously injured late last night at Council
Bluffs, Ia, when he was caught between
the tender Of his locomotive and a small
house. and rolled just as the engine was
backing off turn-tabie. McQuald gus
tained fractured collar bone and three
broken ribs and serious internal injuries.
He was removed TO Mercy hospital at
Council Bluffs.
Meouaid has been an engineer at Fair
bury since October, 1850, and was con-
sidered one Of TIE best on the Nebraska
division His wife left for Omaha this
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
IOWA HAS WORST
STORM OF SEASON
Wires Down and All Communication
with East Shut 0ff--Worst in
the North Half.
TRAINS COME THROUGH LATE

Central and eastern Iowa. Illinois,
northern Missouri and central and south
ern Kansas are experiencing the worst
blizzard of the winter which set In late
Monday and at noon continued without
any signs of abating. Everywhere
heavy snow 10. falling and It IL driven
along by a high northwest wind. How
ever, 1t is not cold, the temperature be-
ing but little above freezing,
Wire service through the storm belt
Ifg badly crippled ana the telegraph com
panies are9able to reach the east only
by circuitous routes. Throughout the
storm zone not a through wire is work
ing. While little Information is avail
able, it is believed that long stretches of
wire have been torn out by the wind and
snow.
Early morning reports to the Omaha
railroads. operating lines to the north
and west, are to the effect that out in
Nebraska and up in South Dakota
weather conditions are similar to those
existing in this immediate locality.
Train Service Abandoned.
Morning trains that got through the
Iowa blizzard zone before the storm broke
arrived on time, but after that there was
little traffic on the Omaha-Chicago lines.
On the Chicago Great Western all train
service was abandoned east of Clarion,
Ia. no attempt being made to move either
passenger or freight trains Reports
came of drifts along the line through
northern Iowa ten and fifteen feet deep
and from a quarter to one-half mile in
length
The Illinois Central sent its morning
train out on time, but reports came that
the other east and westbound trains were
stalled In drifts between Fort Dodge and
Dubuque.
Between Des Mcines and the Missis-
slppi river, the Rock Island annulled its
trains. but at Council Bluffs made up
train that started east, officials hoping
that the line would be cleared east of
Des Moines by the time the train reaches
that city.
Milwaukee showed In.
The Northwestern was able during the
day to get reports from as far cast as
Ames. but beyond there the wires were
down and nothing couid be learned Of
the movement Of trains across Iowa.
The Milwaukee was reported showed in
all the way across Iowa. from Madrid
east. with no prospect of the lines be-
ing opened until the abatement of the
storm.
While the storm was severe in the
southern part of Iowa, the worst OF IL
apparently did not extend as far south
as the burlington, for while the tele-
graph lines we're all down, trains arrived.
Though considerably late.
Reports indicated that :, all of the
Omaha-st. Paul liaes were out OF ser
fviee north OF Sioux City. in that direc-
ition the reports ,.,dicating that the storm
was worst between LeMars and the
Minnesota state line.
TrsinTnen in on the Missouri Pacific
reported a heavy fall of snow and the
wind blowing a gale most Of the way be-
tween 81. Joseph and kansas City
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-24
BILL AFFECTING GUARANTY
FUND KILLED IN HOUSE
(From a staff correspondent.)

(From a staff correspondent)
LINCOLN. Feb. 23.--(special Telegran.)
Opposition of state banking interests.
quietly exorted. was responsible for Kill
ing House Roll No. POI. by Blmelund,
when Il came up on third reading The
bill provided that whenever a state bank
liquidates or reorganized as a national
bank It's portion of the guaranty fund
should be turned over TO the State Bank
ing board and thereby retained In the
guaranty fund.
Most OF the bankers insist that under
such circumstances bank. should be per
mltted TO withdraw It's part OF the fund.