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Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Conditions Fine
in Philippines,
Says Harrison

MANILA. oct. 16.--Governor General
Francis Burton Harrison. In his message
To the legislature. described the era I'm
the Philippine islands preceding the bo-
ginning OF the present administration in
WRshington as eNtravagant and careless.
while economies and reforms brought
about in lgii-t5 he asserts have avcrted
bankruptcy and restored the stability Of
the, treasury without restricting neces-
sary governmental activities,
Despite worldwide disturbances. the
message says, commercial conditions In
the Philippines are satisfactory. while
politically there Is harmony between
Americans and Ftipinos. the latter show.
Ing themselves increasingly efficient un-
der a greater measure Of self-govern-
mcnt.
The message adds that this democratic
experience Justified further extensions
and that the Jones bill was defeated only
because there was not sufficient time fcI
its consideration. The governor general
said Il was expected this measure would
he passed at the coming session Of con.
gress and that Its passage was eagerly
awaited.
The message recommends the continu
Rnce Of emergency taxation. the estab
lishment OF an insular bank, government
aid In construction OF sugar and copra
centrais and larger appropriations foI
education.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Wilson to Spend
Next Summer at
the Shadow Lawn

WASHINGTON. OCT. :s.-President
Wilson today DECIDED to spend next sum-
mer In New Jersey In the former homo
OF John A. Mccall at Elberon. near Long
Branch. The estate, on which stands
magnificent house. ls known as Shadow
Lawn. The president was offered the
free use OF Shadow Lawn by a committee
which brought letter from Governor
Fielder. He insisted. however. that he
should pay rent and said that IL the
committee pleased It could give the
money TO charity.
Governor Fielder. In his letter urged
the president to spend next summer in
New Jersey TO receive the glad tidlngs"
OF his denomination. The president only
smiled when that was mentioned.
When Mr.. Wilson announced that he
would accept the invitation ne was
warmly applauded and all the delegation
insisted on shaking hands with him. His
acceptance means he will not return TO
Harlakenden house. the residence OF
Winston Churchill at Cornish. N. H..
which he has occupied each summer since
becoming president. The Mccall mansion
is not 50 soclude as Harlakenden house.
but is larger. Arrangements for turning
II over to the president already have
been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Money Juggled in
Banks to Make the
Munday Books Jibe

NORRIS. H., oct. l6.--A story or how
money was quickly obtained from other
hanks to boost the Ia Sale Street Trust
and Savings banks cash TO the point
necessary for tho obtaining OF state
bank examiners certificate. and OF how
the loan was almost Immediately ro-
turned, was told today at the trial OF c.
r. Munday, who is charged with conspl-
rRcy with the enforced closing OF the la
sslle street bank. by Charles G, Fox,
junior vice president OF the bank.
Fox identified cashiers check for
$3.50. 600 on which he said he obtained from
the Corn Exchange bank the currency
necessary to the issuance Of a state bank
examiners certificate.
II has been charged that the same
check was used three times. one for each
Of the three smaller Munday-Lorimer
banks.
The witness said Munday told him 10
10 for tho money, which he would mot
have very long" lilo said he supposed
tho money was counted by the bank ex.
aminer. Fifteen minutes later he said
he was ordered to take the money back
to the Corn Exchange bank, which hs
did. Fox. who was indicted with Munday
on a similar charge, admitted on the
stand that he understood the indictment
against him would not be pressed because
OF his testimony In behalf OF the state
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Northeast Nebraska
Editors in Session

NORFOLK, Neb., Oct. 15.-tSpecial Tel
sgram. .l-About forty editors of northeast
Nebraska came to Norfolk. Friday, and
organized the Northeast Nebraska Edi-
toriaI association. Nell A. Schmeid.
editor OF the Dakota City Eagle. was
elected president and L. o. Gardner Of
Wayne. secretary.
After a busy meeting Friday afternoon,
during which some interesting addresses
were listened to. the editors enjoyed a
tour of sightseeing in Norfolk. A ban
auet was given tonight, at which N. A.
Huse, editor of the Norfolk News, was
POSTMASTER. John r. Hays OF Norfolk,
Nell A. Schmeid OF Dakota City. G.. 5.
Viewer. c. %. Burnham of Norfolk Fred
c. Marshall OF NIobrara and Edgar How
ard OF Columbus were among those who
spoke. The meeting came to a close Sat
urday morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Vote Boxes Thrown
In Street as Guns
Begin to Vomit Fire

CHARLESTON, s. c., oct. ib.-The
crowd had gathered to get first news OF
the decision OF the committee which
would settle whether Tristman T. Hyde
or John p. Grace had been elected mayor.
when the shooting started.
Sidney ], Cohen, the reporter who was
killed. met his death. Rs far as can be
learned when a pistol. for the possession
OF which three men were struggling, was
discharged as Cohen was making his way
to a window.
While the shooting was going on In the
committee room two or three ballot boxes
we're thrown into the street. Officers in
the room took charge Of the twenty boxes
remaining
Within a short time after the shooting
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
COMMISSION TO LOOK INTO
FEASIBILITY OF PIPE LINE
CFrom a staff Correspondent.l }

LINCOLN, Oct. 15.-(Special.) .)-Governor
Morehead has named a commission to in
vestigate the feasibility OF $5.oOO0OO pipe
line to convey oil from Casper. Wyo.. to
Omaha. The commission will serve with
out expense to the state.
Those named are Senator jefferson
Bedford of Omaha, who is boosting the
project; John L. McCague of Omaha,
State Engineer George f. Johnson. Prof.
o. V. p. Stout of the University of Ne
braska and George w. WOLF of Fremont.
The commission was suggested by res
olution passed in the 1915 Legislature.
The line would be 600 miles long and
two feet in diameter and would follow
the line OF the Platte river from the Cas-
per oil fields to Omaha Tap stations
would be established along the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Nebraska
Carnegie Library
at Harrington

HARRINGTON, Neb.. oct. ih-tspe-
cial The Carnegie library recently
erected in this city, was formally opened
TO the public Friday afternoon.
Superintendent e. l. cutler OF the
Harrington High school spoke on The
History OF our Library" The dCdlcotory
address was delivered by Mayor Anton
Walk. Judge w. r. Bryant made an
address on Books and Their Influence. "
Large numbers Of people attended the
opening exercises and were shown
through the building.
The library starts out with large
number of books, many OF which werC
donated by the women OF Harrington.
The Cedar County News has been sold
by y. n. Hirsohman TO ]. p. OFuery oi
Sioux City. the new proprietor takinl
Immediate possession.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
HALL DECLARES LACKS
AUTHORITY TO PAY
lrrom q staff Correspondent.l }

LINCOLN. Oct. 15.-(Special.) admit
ting that he has 5000 on hand collected
from fees due the state Fire commission,
state Treasurer Hall. in his answer To
the mandamus suit filed by Fire Commits
sioner Ridgeli to collect his salary and
expenses. declares that he has no author
ity to pay out the money without specific
legislation.
missed on these representations. There
is now owing Ridgelrs department t2oi. "a
for the month of September. on the APP
plication of Ridgell the supreme court is
sued an alternative writ requiring the
treasurer to countersign the warrants or
show cause for not doing so. No time
has been fixed for the hearing OF the
case on it's merits.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16

MUDDY ROADS DELAY
SCHOOL MOVIE GAME
nrrom a stnff corresrcndent.l )

LINCOLN. oct 15.-(speciaL)- L)-The
special commission which was to have
taken pictures of Nebraska schools. to be
exhibited In eastern and southern states
and in Central and South American coun-
tries, struck bunch of muddy roads
and was unable to secure many OF the
views It had planned.
Heavy rains In the southeastern part
of the state during the week made the
roads nearly impossible and the commits
sion found itself sadly handicapped. 1t
arrived too late to find the pupils at
the schools. only few views OF rural
schools were taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Nebraska
News and Gossip
Gathered at Beatrice

BEATRICE. Neb, oct 16-(Special)- y
A coiored man giving his name as James
Thomas stepped into the Beard Music
company store and purchased $50 worth
OF goods. presenting check for Si45O In
payment. He secured S3 In return and
disappeared. Beard learned Thursday
that the check was worthless and put
officers on the negros trail. but he made
his escape.
Lyle Francis and Howard Dole, two
young men OF Adams. have erected a
wireless station at that place. and with
little more perfecting expect to have
the machine in running order in a few
days.
The funeral services for 1. w. Hardy
a pioneer OF Blue Springs. who died
suddenly Tuesday night were held to-
day from the family home. The deceased
was SO years OF age and leaves a widow
and seven children.
Domingo Amanda, Mexican. taken
from a Burlington train at vyymore Mon
day by officers. having on his person a
revolver and bowie knife. pleaded guilty
in district court Thursday before Judge
Pemberton and was fined 500 and costs
for carrying concealed weapons. He was
county Jail. Before reaching wymore,
Amanda frightened the passengers on the
train by brandishing the revolver. and
when the train pulled into the station he
was taken In custody by the officers
The union evangelistlc services, which
have been held at the tabernacle near
the high school grounds for the last
few weeks by Rev. French Oliver win
close next Sunday. During the campaign
here COS persons have hit the trail. A
luncheon was held Thursday at the
Young Mems Christian association at
which Rev. Mr.. oliver and party were
guests Of honor.
Mrs. Harry Wilson OF West Beatrice
received a message announcing the death
| Of her father, John Killers, in a hospi-
tai at Cheyenne, Wyo. Mr.. Killers for
merly resided here and was SO years of
age.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16

YORK, Neb., Oct. Observation-Disclosures,
the 1s-month-oid son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Powers. died Thursday morning
of scarlet fever. Two other children OF
the same family are seriously i'll of the
same disease.
The November term OF district court
win begin November s. There are sixty
five cases on the docket. Nine OF the
cases are for divorce. There is but one
state case. This Is an action against DR.,
George Flippen OF Stronmsburg for al
legged contempt. Judge George f. Cor
coran will be on the bench.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
TWO Children fIae Croup.

chant, Cleveland Ga. had Group last
winter One was a boy OF 6. the other a
girl OF 8 years. Mr.. Nix writes: Both
got so ehOked up they could hardly
breathe and couldn't talk. gave them
Foley's Honey and Tar and nothing else
and Il entirely cured them" This re-
liable medicine should be In every home.
for II gives immediate relief from colds.
coughs and Group heals raw inflamed
throat and loOsens phlegm. Sold every
here.-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
GOVERNOR NAMES THREE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES
CFrom a staff correspondent.l

LINCOLN. Oct. CSpecial.) .)-Governor
Morehead today named the three munich
pal court judges OF Omaha, to conform
with an act of the last legislature. They
were: Robert w. Patrick, Richard C.
Hunter and A. NJ Murdock. Mr. Hunter
was a member OF the last legislature.
The statute does not clearly specify
when the law becomes eftectivS but the
governor made the appointments and will
let the legal profession OF Omaha take
necessary steps TO interpret the meaning.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
DENIAL MADE CHOLERA is
RAGING IN CITY OF KEEL

BERLIN. Oct. 15.-Reports that a serI-
Gus epidemic OF cholera Is raging at
Kiel the German naval base, are denied
1t is asserted that there were only three
cases. all In the same family. These
patients were isolated and there is no
danger of the disease spreading. The
infection was brought from the eastern
war theater.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16

Governor Manning AZ Columbia ordered
out two companies OF militia and later
placed the entire Second regiment under
orders to he ready for any emergency.
Within a short time the two militia COM
panies were marching TO King and George
streets. An extra force Of deputy sheriffs
quickly made their appearance. The
guRrdsmen. sheriffs and nearly the entire
police force remained on duty in that
section OF the city during the afternoon.
Saloons were closed by order OF Governor
Manning.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
WORK OF HOME MISSION TO
MAKE U. S. CHRISTIAN NATION

CHICAGO. Oct. 15.~-Delegates TO the
convention OF the I.aymen's Missionary
movement today listened to addresses
touching on greater efficiency In the work
OF the Christian church in spreading tho
goFpel.
America is the melting pot of the
world where people OF every tribe. ma
ton and race are being fused" said
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Biz polnEs I'D syraeuse.

SYRACUSE. Neb.. Oct. 15.-ISpecial.)-
Yesterday was the eleventh annual cele-
bTation OF Syracuse day and the most
successful. The speakers were Judge
Sutton OF Omaha and Judge Dwyer Of
Plattsmouth.
At noon big barbecue was the fea-
ture.
Ball games resulted in Burr winning
one from Syracuse and Syracuse the sec
ond from Avoca.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16

Charles y. Burton Of New York. speaking
on the theme. Needs and Opportunities
In the Home Field"
THE church must put the cross on this
crucible.' continued the speaker. 1T 10
tho work OF the home missions to make
America Christian nation"
The Chicago convention Of the mission
airy movement is the first OF a series OF
seventy-five meetings
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Nebraska
DRUG FIRM TO PAY FINE
Justice in Lincoln UphOlds Mis-
branding Law and Company
Will Appeal.
TEST FOR MOTHERS PENSIONS
rrom = starr correspondent)

From r starr Correspoudent)
LINCOLN. oct. 15.--(Speclal) For sell
ing Halls catarrh cure and calling Il a
"cure" the Meier Drug company of Lin
coin has been fined $50 anl costs on a
complaint Of the state pure food depart
ment charging misbranding. The COM
pany appealed.
The case was tried in the justice court.
The prosecution attempted 10 show that
the "cure" did not entirely remove the
cause of the disease. Tho defendant,
represented by Harry Thompson Of Wash
ington. u, G., chief counsel for the Pro-
prietary association. composed OF 200
companies, maintained that the medicine
was sold under registered trademark,
Halls Catarrh Cure" and hence the
company has right to use L..
To Test Mothers Pensions,
The city legal department, under Mayor
Bryan's legal aid program, will prosecute
in the district court the case OF Mrs. Johu
Miller. mother of six children. to whom
the county commissioners refuse to pay q
mothers pension as provided in an net Of
the last legislature. Tho commissioners
have been disregardlng the pension orders
issued by the district court In every in
stance. waiting for prosecution so the
legality of the law can be tested.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
High School Suits, IS. 'l,

Styles that especially designed for young fellows
donnng their first long pant Suits Clothes with
air OF dignity, yet boyish In appearances plenty OF
Hnappy patterns make these High School Suits the
favorite with Omaha Youths.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16

It's just natural for Statesmen to become enthused when
showing these better Clothes is for you when you them
The better Styles super Tailoring and Workmanship,
rich Fabrics and good Patterns make both Salesman and
Customer conscious of the fact that they dealing in the
Worlds Best
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-16
Top Coats $40 to $25

Right now when the days and evenings too chilly
TO go without coat and the overcoat is entirely too
heavy, is when the Top Coat emphasis its useful
ness splendid showing OF these practical, dressy
Coats awaits you here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-16

me $3.50 and said they were worth
$1O,' said The Tribune man innocent.
ly.
"Well' What's that to make a row
about? GivVum back his money"
In just such a tone, I'm certain, did
the White Queen storm: loft with
her head"
The shoes were taken back, regret
fully; the money was returned still
more regretfully, and the lady con-
tinued to talk with considerable free
dom and fervor. She was still talk
ing when we retired from the place.
l still have a withered feeling in the
back of my neck from the finale of
her conversation. 1t came too fast for
anything but shorthand, so am I'M
a BILE to quote it accurately, but I seem
to recall the repeated claim in one
form or another that she was a lady
Far be it from me to deny it. I am
ready to go on record, if necessary
That she is a.lady. I am almost pre-
pered to aver that she is a sample
lady.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-16
WAR IS ON AGAINST
lNSANI7ARY HOUSES
Owner Of Tenement Block Not in
Good Condition Fined $40

/ Peter Shrivchuck of 118 Market
street Hartford was fined $40 and
costs in police court this morning
by Judge James T. Meskill, on two
counts of violation of the tenement
house law, in not having proper toilet
facilities and also for having dirty
conditions existing at property in the
rear Of 249 Washington street. The
accused entered a plea of not guilty.
DR.. T. f. Reeks and his assistant,
John F.. O'Brien of the board of
health told Of the conditions that
have existed at the houses owned by
the defendant and which have been
so for a long period OF time. Many
the accused dating far back as
last January but Shrivchuck has paid
no attention to them, the witnesses
for the state testified.
In his behalf Shrivchuck testified
that he had left the matter of re-
were done.
jim Lavitsky, the man Friday"
around the Shrivchuck houses, denied
that conditions were such as were
stated by the health officers, but DR..
Reeks was recalled to the stand and
he said that he had visited the place
this morning and found the toilets
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-16

the clerks statement, handed over the
money, and all was proceeding merrily
until my companion prOffered what
seemed to me a mild and reasonable
request.
Just put that down on the sales
slip, will you?'' he said, after the
clerk had repeated for the third time
his assurance of the genuineness' and
value of the articles.
put what down." he asked.
"Why, that about it's being genuine
buckskin and perfect"
The man hesitated. els that essen
tial?"
yet, it is. What's the objection %
"Why, it isn't usual. Excuse me
for a moment
He went over and laid the case be-
fore a dark and energetic woman at
the cashiers desk, who seemed to be
in charge. We rose and followed. AS
if by magic the atmosphere of the
place changed. Where a moment be-
fore all had been smiles and conf
dence there was now doubt and re-
sentiment,
isn't our word and reputation good
enough for you?" demanded the wo-
man.
May heaven forgive my companion
for answering in the ALTERNATIVES! But
what's the objection he added, ito
putting it down in black and white"
well, we don't usually do business
that way"
She reached for q sheet of paper
put it back, took it up again. Every
salesman in the shop had now gath
cred around. What it is you want
me to write?''
"Genuine buckskin, absolutely per-
feet"
Il won't do it," she declared angrily.
buckslin didn't make 'em. Ask the
manufacturer"
"Your salesman warranted them
genuine buckskin,'' T pointed out.
Put down 'buckskin, on approval,
suggested another salesman.
"Ill do that and no more,' she de.
cided, taking up her pen.
eff you don't like them you can re-
turn Them" put in the first salesman.
"Win that do?" inquired the bru-
nette guiding spirit, in black and
White.''
mo! I want just what the salesman
guaranteed in black and whte.'
Zip! The sheet of writing paper
was torn in half Sparks snapped
from the lady's lively eyes. There was
also a snappy quality in her subse-
quent remarks
Say, man! You make as much fuss
over this as if you were buying real
estate
We'll you, you see, I want to know
what I'm buy''-
What kinda business d'you think
we do here? All this mess over a
couple-o'- dollar pair O. shoes!'
1.-TWO dollars? Why, he charged
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-16
PULLAR
g. NIVEN.
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES
= OPEN CONVENTION
Over 1000 Delegates. at Toledo, O.,
Attending -Four Days Session.
Lake Ride Tonight.

Toledo, o., Aug. 16.-The delegates
to the fourteenth annual convention
of the American Federation of Cath
Ollie societies opened their convention
today with a business session. 1t was
preceded by solemn high mass at st.
Francis de Sales Cathedral. After
an afternoon business session the dele
gates will be entertained tonight by
. lake ride. =.>
All are looking forward with eager
ness to Tuesday nights mass meeting
when three addresses on immigration
will be delivered. The speakers Will
be Rev. Frederick Sedenburg, S. j.,
of Chicago; Charles Fay of Boston,
and Rev. Francis Clement Kelley
president of the Catholic Church Elk
tension society.
y This mornings session was given
over principally to the listing of the
delegates of which there are more
than two thousand.
At the afternoon session President
John Whalen Of New York city is
scheduled to read his report and the
work of the federation for thecoming
year will be outlined. IN the even
ing the delegates will be given lake
ride on the steamer Greyhound.
Delegates from New DIRK are max
I ing an effort to secure the next con-
vention for that city. Following the
opening of the convention yesterday
with a pontificial mass IN st. Francis
De Sales Cathedral, the eastern con-
tingent began to lay their plans. To-
iedo also is in the field for the 1916
gathering.
The convention which will close or
Wednesday is one of the largest events
" OF its kind ever held here. There are
no addresses on the program today
The election of officers Is piled fol-
Wednesday,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-16
MANSFIELD THE WIZ

San Francisco, Aug. 1e.-N
Mansfield Of San francisco Is
ner of the Championship OF
tional Fly and Bait Casting
ton, it was announced today
national tournament which
cluded here yesterday he won
event, heavy ny casting, ofea1
a cast Of 134 feet, the ass
record of III feet.