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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
Hungry Man Can Easily Get Meal
file Shows an Inclination to Work

Where can hungry man without the
price Of a meal or a friend in the city
get his breakfast2r asked a woman who
has had several callers at her back door
this week.
The best answer to the question was
furnished by Captain Kline OF the Saliva
ton Army Industrial home on Dodge
street. The captain says he has had
many years experience with down-and-
cutters and was one OF them himself
'once upon a time" At his Industrial
home the work test is applied and the
applicant is given at least ''once over
before being fed. In substance the cap
tain said
We have various classes Of men who
come to us for breakfasts and other
meals. l might say that no man who is
willing to work goes hungry. We have a
class Of men who work for us for a week
or several weeks and we furnish them
meals and lodgings and pay them some
thing in addition, to give them a start.
/ am frank to say that II a man comes
to our place and asks for breakfast and
he appears TO be a bum. we do not feed
him. You can distinguish between the
really unfortunate man and the hobo
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19

We feed men who are Just out OF hos
pital without any question. We sell
tickets to business men and others who
distribute the tickets 20 applicants for
aid, the tickets being honored at our
place. ] know OF recent case OF a man
bought a book of 80 tickets and he dis
tributed every ticket. but only sixty OF
the lot appeared at our place for meal,
or meal and lodging, as the case might
have been. The answer is that most OF
the ninety asked for money with which
70 buy drink and did not care TO come TO
our place for a meal. realize the force
of the argument that il Is no time 20
moralize and argue when a man comes to
you and says he is hungry. And / want
TO add that no man able and willing TO
work need go without his breakfast or
any other meal in Omaha. But we do
intend 70 head off the professional
mouchers in order that we may assist
those deserving OF assistance"
Major Mccormick Of the Volunteers Of
American does not maintain restaurant
at his headquarters, but he issues tickets
on restaurants and maintains lodgings
Two years ago he conducted bread
line" during the very cold weather and
| fed hundreds every day.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19

above mentioned correspondence. The
imperial and royal government flnds IN
the much esteemed note no indication
whatever Of the intent with which this
reference was made. Should, however.
the government Of the United States
thereby have intended TO express an
opinion TO the effect that a prejudice
OF whatever nature existed for the impe-
rial and royal government with respect
TO the judicial consideration of the affair
in question, this government must, in
order to preclude possible misunderstand-
ings, declare that as matter of course
II reserves to itself full freedom Of main
tanning its own legal views in the discus
sion Of the case Of the Ancona.
In having the honor to have recourse
TO the kindness of his excellency, the am
bassador OF the United States of Amer
lea, with the most respectful request to
be good enough to communicate the FORE
going to the American government and
on this occasion TO state that the impe-
rial and royal government, in no less
degree than the American government
and under all circumstance. most sin
cerely deplores the fate of the innocent
victims OF the incident in question, the
undersigned at the same time avails
himself OF this opportunity to renew the
expression OF his most distinguished con-
sideration 10 his excellency, the am
bassador.
(Signed) ''BURIAN.
(Signed) ''PENFIELD."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
speak here later in the primary cam

speak here later in the primary cam
paign.
Senator William Alden Smith of Michi-
gan. who will be home for Christmas
at Grand Rapids Mich, has been in
vlted to speak before the club.
Senator Cummins is reported TO have
changed his mind about making political
speeches. and will speak before club
in ST. Paul during the holidays. He may
be invited to speak during the Christ
mas holidays before the Mckinley club
on account Of the inability Of the
presidential candidates. most Of whom
are senators. to leave Washington during
the session of congress, the club has
invited senator-elect James W. Wads-
worth OF New York to come here early
in the spring. Senator Wadsworth was
recently chosen as the successor Of Sena-
tor. Root. He Is a very young man
to he elected senator, and has had q
very rapid rise in his political career
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19

CONTINUED from Page One.)
ence to the special circumstances of the
discriminating events upon which Il itself
lays stress. and why. in lieu thereof IL
refused an exchange of correspondence.
which Il has conducted with another
government in other cases,
THE imperial and royal government IL
the less able to follow the Washington
cabinet on this unusual path since 1t by
no means possesses authentic knowledge
OF all OF the pertinent correspondence OF
the government OF the United States, nor
Ia Il OF the opinion that such knowledge
might be sufficient for It in the present
case, which, In so far m Il ls informed,
is in essential points OF another nature
than the case or cases TO which the gov-
ernment OF the United States seems to
allude. The imperial and royal govern
ment may therefore leave 1t to the Wash.
ington cabinet to formulate the particu.
lar points Of law against which the com
manding officer OF the submarine is al
legged 70 have Offended on the occasion
OF the sinking Of the Ancona.
Knows of No Berlin Precedent.
The government OF the United States
has also seen fit 20 refer TO the attitude
which the Berlin cabinet assumed in the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
WEEKS UNABLE TO
SPEAK In OMAHA
Senator from Massachusetts, Wires
Mckinley Club Press of Busi-
ness Prevents Engagement.
OTHER SENATORS INVITED

Senator John w. Weeks Of Massa-
chusetts has just wired the Mckinley
club that he will be unable to speak
before it during the holidays When
passing through here a few weeks
ago Senator Weeks promised to try
to arrange to be here about Decem-
Der 2S, but he finds that on account
of personal matters requiring his at
tention at his home in Massachusetts,
and congressional matters in Wash
ington he will be unable to come
here. The club hopes to have him
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
YORK CITIZENS FAVOR
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP PLAN

YORK, Neb.. Dec ls.--(speclal Tele-
gram.)-At a mass meeting OF the oiti-
gems OF York Friday evening. called for
the purpose Of discussing public owner
ship OF public utilities, a resolution 70
this effect was unanimously adopted.
There appeared to be very little opposi-
tion 70 public ownership. and on motion
the following resolution on the question
was adopted
'-rhat we go on record In favor OF
municipal ownership OF public utilities
and that We begin with the water works
and In time install an electric light plant
IN eonneetion 8therewith. and that the
chairman Of this meeting be authorized
10 appoint a committee OF five to perfect
an organization Of citizens 10 carry into
effect fbis resolution"
Tho comnittee consists OF W. T.. Kirk
patrick william Cotton. c. r. Keclsley,
~ ". Britt and J. j. Price. with a. G.
Wray. \. =. Owen. william Belcher
Henrs Baer esid .. r. cariin. alternatea
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
PLOT TO RUIN wnLLAND CANAL



NEW YORK. Dec 1s.--charged with
consplrlng In military enterprise to de-
stroy the welland canal, the Canadian
waterway which connects Lake Erie and
Lake Ontario, three men are under ar
rest here today awaiting arrangement
before United States commissioner.
while fourth man Is in the custody OF
the government authorities. Those under
arrest are;
Paul Koenig, formerly head OF the
bureau OF investigation of the Hamburg
American line, who. Il is charged. has
been the head OF the German secret SER
vice in the United states since the be-
ginning OF the war.
Richard r. Lyendecker. a retailer OF art
goods in this city. naturalized Amer
lean. alleged to have been employed by
koenig.
Frederick Metzler OF Jersey City, re-
ported 10 have been a clerk In the Of
fices OF the Hamburg-American line and
secretary TO Koenig.
The fourth man held In custody is
George Fuchs. who was formerly in
l<oenig's employ and who has given the
authorities valuable information.
so far as Is known. he Is not alleged to
be a party to any conspiracy.
The arrests we're made last night under
the direction Of the agents OF the De
partment OF Justice.
The evidence which led 20 the arrest
OF the three defendants. was gwen bs
George Fuchs. who, II Is charged. quar-.
relied with Koenig over the payment OF
SIS. which he claims Koenig owed him.
The purpose OF the alleged attempt 4
block the canal was. It Is charged. q
prevent the movement OF supplies dowI
the Great Lakes and through the Wei
land canal and 81. Lawrence river 70 th
entente allies.
The names Of workers in San Francisco
Chicago. Philadelphia. Detroit. Bostol
and other cities are said 20 have beel
discovered among documents seized b.
the authorities In a raid upon the office
OF KOenig and Lyendeeker.
The penalty for the crime charged Il
this case is three years In prison. o
5000 fine, or both.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
BANK CLERK STEALS
RECORDS FOR KOENIG
Rockefeller Employe Confesses Sell
ing Cablegrams and Bank Sc
crets to Ksiser's Agent
WOULD WRECK wEILAND CANAL

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.--Detectives
following the trail of plotters seek
ing to destroy ships bearing ammnul-
tion to the allies today arrested Fred
erick Schleindl, clerk in the Ma
tional City bank. whom they charge
with larceny of documents, cable
grams and messages, which, ii is al
legged. he turned over to representa-
tives of the German government.
These documents, the detectives say,
gave information as TO which ships
bore ammunition across the seas.
Schleindl is also alleged to have
given information to the German rep
resentatives as to what firms we're
manufacturing war supplies in this
country and also the amounts of
money placed in certain banks to the
credit of the allies. Schleindl was
taken TO police headquarters for
further examination.
"Schielndi," detectives said, confessed
20 having obtained information regard
ing shipments of munitions and other
matters. saying that he did that at the
direction OF Paul Koenig. head Of the
bureau of investigation OF the Hamburg
American line, who was arrested yester-
day on the charge OF plotting to destroy
the welland canal"
Detectives said they found in schleindrs s
pockets a telegram relating to a ship
ment OF 1000 rifles to the allies. The mes
sage was from the Banque Beige Pour
L'Entrangere to "A New York bank.
Schleindl told OF meeting Koenig who.
he said. used an alias last May. accord
ing to detectives, and having kept In
touch with the German consul here since
the opening Of the war. The prisoner,
who said he was a German reservist. de-
clared that when he met Koenig at an
uptown hotel arrangements we're made
for him TO obtain cabiegrams and other
documents at the National City bank.
For this work, schleindle told the police,
he has been receiving about S2b week.
Police claim today that they found
among Koenig's effects. papers lndicat-
ing that he had had relations with
Schieindl.
The arrests OF schleindl. Koenig and
Richard Emil Leyenbecker, "a New York
antique dealer. were directly due to a
confession made several weeks ago by
George Fuchs of New York, relative
of Koeng.
schlelndl was held in $4,000 bail for
examination Monday when arraigned
today before a police magistrate on
short affidavit charging suspicion of
grand larceny In connection with the
disappearance from the National City
bank OF papers and documents which the
police said were valued Rt 100000.
Detective Barnitz testified at the arr
raignment that documents alleged 20 have
been furnlshed to Paul Ko@nig by
schIeindl described in detail the cargo In
No hold OF the steamship Minnehaha
when fire was discovered aboard the
vessel while In midocean on voyage TO
Europe.
Paul Koenig and Richard Emil Leyen-
decker were held in $4,000 and $4,000 ball.
respectively. by United States Commits
sloner Houghton today when they were
arraigned before him on charges of con-
spring to destroy the Welland canal.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-19
nrninnrd store Robbed.

BRAINARD. Neb., Dec. lS.-tspeciaL)-
The general merchandise store OF Johh
Fiala was robbed last night. SIX dollars
in cash was taken from the register ana
about 500 to $50 worth Of silks. Moth
ing else in the store was taken. There Is
no clue to the thieves.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
EXHIBIT \
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY.

Consent Of Stockholders to Dissolu-
ton and to the Surrender of the Char
ter and Franchises of Public Utilities
Company.
WHEREAS, on the oath day of
March, 1915, at a meeting of the tsock-
holders of the Public Utilities Com
pany duly called for the purpose, q
resolution was odopted by the affirma-
tive vote of the owners of twO-thirds of
the capital stock Of such corporation
and more, none opposing, in the words
and to the effect following:
"RESOLvED that in the judgment
of the stockholders it is advisable for
the benefit of Public Utilities Company
and its stockholders that the same
should be forthwith dissolved, and it is
further
RESOLVED that said Public Utilities
Company shall surrender its charter
and franchises and be dissolved as a
corporation, and to that end it is ord
cred that the President and Secretary
of said Public Utilities Company be
and they hereby are authorized and
directed to petition the Superior Court
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
English Honor
Abe Lincoln
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May AT the Lincoln an
niversary meeting held by the Pill
grims, the following tribute to the
great American was paid by Viscount
James Bryce in letter to the society:
He telongs, first of all, to the
United States, whose maintenance as Z
free Republic, one and indiwsible, he
did more than any other man to se-
cure. He belongs also to democracy, to
the English race and to the world He
belongs to the world because he stands
out like George Washington, as an in
stance of how greatness and unending
fame may e ACHE II by the simple
virtues when subjected to a trial that
calls them forth.
Not by dazzling genius, like julius
Caesar or Napoleon, nor by consumate
statecraft and a ruthless will, like
Richelieu or Bismarck. but by faith in
justice, by answering devotion to
duty, b.. patience and courage, serenity
and self-control did he win the conf
denc and the love of the people, and
leave, like Washington, a name fit to
inspire all who, in the Old World or
the New, may seek to render unselisn
service to their country"
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
STATE OF NEW YORK

STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK. SIS.
On the oath day of March, in the
year 1915, before me personally came
Louis F. Doyle to me known, who, be
ing by me duly sworn. did depose and
say that he resided in the City of New
York at As West 59th St, that he is
President of Public Utilities Company
the corporation described in and which
executed the above instrument; that
h knew the seal of said corporation;
that the seal affixed to said instrument
was such corporate seal; that it was
so affixed by orGer of the Board of Di-
rectors of said corporation, and that he
signed his name thereto by Ike order,
and that the facts set forth in the fore
going petition are true.
(Signed) LOUIS F. DOYLE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this oath day of March, 1915.
CHARLES R. CARROLL, Notary Pub
lie, Rockland County, Cert. filed,
No. 45, New YORK County.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
SheriG's Sale

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
VIII be sold before the courthouse
door on the first Tuesday in June,
1915, between the legal hours of sale
to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit
One-eighth undivided interest in fifty
ore acres of land, being the north
west quarter of lot of land No. 107 in
the New 18th District of Sumter coun-
ty, Ga, bounded as follows: North by
lands of Peart Bush, east by land OF
Green Hendrix, south by land of Will
liam Bryand and west by lands of r. S.
Williams. Levied on and will be sold
as the property of Bob ee Haywood,
to satisfy a certain justice court fl ia
in favor of r. S. Williams vs. Bob Lee
Haywood Tenant in possession mott
fed in terms of the law.
This, 4th day of May, 1915.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Deputy Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
GEORGIA-Webster County.

GEORGIA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the Courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ga, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915, between the legal hours of
sale, the following described property,
to-wit:
One building lot in the town of Wes-
ton running so feet fronting road,
known as Richland and Dawson public
road, running back from said public
road 120 feet, and bounded as follows:
On east by street running from said
Richland and Dawson road to school
house; on north and west by lands of
Mrs. A. K. Patterson and on south by
public road leading from Richland 20
Dawson, Ga.
The above described property levied
on as the property of Mrs. A. X. Pat
terson under and by virtue of a tax fl
ia issued by w. H. Clark, Tax Collec-
tor of Webster county, against Mrs. A.
K. Patterson for State and County tax
for the year 1914.
Tenant in possession notified in
terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May 1915.
c. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
WARWICK EPWORTH LEAGUE
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS
UPON THE DEATH OF ONE OF IT'S
MEMBERS, c. W. ANSLEY.

We, your committee appointed to
draw up resolutions on the death of
Bro. C. W. Ansley, beg to submit the
folliwing:
Wheras, Our Heavenly Father to
whose will we humbly submit, in His
omnipotent wisdom, has sen fit to call
from earth to heaven our beloved
brother, C. w. Ansley, whose passion
for souls and sacrificial service for the
good cause have been felt far and near,
we shall miss the power of Lis exam
pie and the inspiration of his appeals
for the cause he loved so we'll.
We believe that he fought a goo /
fight, kept the faith, and now wears
the fadeless, glorious crown reserved
in heaven for him, therefore, be it re
solved:
First. That our League has sustain
ed the loss from our ranks Of one who
was a recognized leader among us.
Second That we acknowledge our
debt of gratitude to the Heavenly Fa-
ther for the benefit derived from asso-
citation with one whose Christian life.
patient devotion to duty and loyal sup
port of every worthy cause will be
cherished in memory and will afford
perpetual inspiration.
Third. We believe God has promot-
ed our brother to a higher sphere of
service and praying that others amoag
us encouraged by his example NAV
make a full surrender of themselves to
the service of the Master
Fourth. That a copy of these resolu
tions be spread among the minutes OF
the Warwick Epworth League, a copy
be sent to the Americus Times-Re
corder, of Americus, Ga, for publica-
ton, and COPY be sent to Sister C. w.
Ansley, wife of our deceased brother.
J. n. RIDLEY.
MRS. J. n. RIDLEY
MRS. r. H. SASSER.
MIS- LUCILLE BRIDGES.
MISS RUSSIE DUPREE.
advt-d1t-w1t Committee.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County.
ORGIA-Webster County.

GEORGIA-Webster County.
Will be sold before the court-hous=
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ga, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915, between the legal hours OF
sale, the following described property
to-wit:
l 1-2 acres of land, more or less, in
the town of Weston, bounded as fol
lows: North by Richland and Dawson
road, south by Seaboard Air Line Rail.
way, east by lands of Mrs. A. E. Pat
terson and west by lands of the said
Mrs. A. E. Paterson. Said property is
levied on and to be sold as the prop
erty of Mrs. A. E. Patterson by virtue
of a tax fl ia issued by w. H. Clark
Tax Collector of Webster county, for
State and County taxes for the year
1914. Tenant in possession notified
in terms of the law.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
c. NJ. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
GEORGIA-Webster County.

Webster County.
Will he sold before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ca, on the first Tuesday in
June, 1915. between the legal hours of
sale, sthe following described property,
to-wit:
Four acres of land off of lot of land
No. -, bounded as follows: On north
by lands of ]. B. Troutman, west by
lands of J. J. King, south and east by
balance of said land of R. E. Bridges.
Running north line and west line far
enough to make four acres in a square.
Said property is levied on as the
property of R. E. Bridges by virtue of
a tax fl ia for State and County taxes
for the year 1914. Tenant in possess
sion notified in terms of the law. Said
levy was made by ]. w. Bullock, L. c.,
and returned to me.
This 3rd day of May, 1915.
=. Vi. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
TURKISH TOBACCO
PLENTIFUL DESPITE
KA|SER'S STRUGGLE
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May There is no oc-
casion to fear a shortage in the supply
of Turkish, or as it is now described on
the London market, Macedonian, tobac-
co. There is a stock of the tabacco
now in worehouse sufficient to last for
nearly three years, and moreover it is
stated that here is every reason to ex-
pect a harvest this year almost up to
the normal.
The real difficulty, it is said, is not
the tobacco leaf, but the supply Of
paper. Cigarette paper comes from
France, and the standard brands can
now be obtained only with difficulty.
Spain and Italy are trying to produce
a paper which will fill the bill.
The Macedonian tobacco comes from
Kavala, which was ceded to Greece ats
ter the late war, and the Greek Gov
ernment is so improving and extending
the cultivation of the plant that the
yield is already much better than it
was under Turkish rule, it is said.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07
Sherinf'S Sale.
IA, Sumter County

GEORGIA., Sumter County:
Will be sold before the courthouse
door in Sumter county, Georgia on the
first Tuesday in June, 1915, which is
the 1st day of June, 1915, within the
legal hours of sale, to the highest
bidder for cash, the following describ-
ed property, to-wit:
A certain house and lot il the City
of Americus, known as No. 300 Barlow
street, said lot fronting East sixty-five
(65) feet on Barlow street bounded
North by property of Mr. Vaughn, on
the South by the S. A. L. Ry., on the
West by the Hawkins property, and on
the East by Barlow street, with all i'm
provements thereon. Said lot levied on
as the property of DR.. F. A. Thomas to
satisfy an execution issued from the
City Court of Americus, on the End day
of February, 1915, in favor of the Bank
of Commerce against DR.. F. A. Thomas,
which described property is in the pos
session of DR.. F. A. Thomas, and the
tenant in possession, and the defend
ant in fl ia. have been notified in terms
of the law.
This 1st day of May, 1915.
@. w. FULLER, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-07

amount of the bonds of said Americus
Public Service Company, and for 1925
shares of the par value of one dollar
each of the capital stock of said Amer
icus Pupblic Service Company; that
said Pubic Utilities Company has no
property except such bonds and stock,
small amount in cash, bills receiv-
able and current assets; that the said
Public Utilities Company is not con-
Quoting any business; and that it is de-
sired to dissolve said corporation and
to distribute the property among the
stockholders of said Public Utilities
Company pro rata and to wind up the
affairs of said corporation upon such
distribution.
WHEREFORE your petitioner, Pub
lie Utilities Company, respectfully
prays that an order be made and de-
cree entered herein by this Honorable
Court, granting your petitioner leave
to surrender its charter and franchises
as a corporation and accepting the
surrender of the said charter and fran
chise of your petitioner, and that
your petitioner be dissolved as such
corporation, and for such other and
further relief as may be proper.
Dated, New York, March oath, 1915.
pecpaotfullv submitted
corporate SeaD
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY,
BY (Signed) Louis F. Doyle,
President.
Attest:
(Signed) Allen W"rdell,
Secretary.