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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-16

There win be fewer headaches tomorrow among the
members of the launching party than if Governor Bum.
bsugh had not been along
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-16

We do not believe that the Antis object very
seriously to submitting the suffrage proposition to the
POLLS.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-16

The fine quality of Harsburgs streets ought to appeal
to the visiting autosts why they should
again.
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| This bamy weather should bring out good crop Of
Shsmrccks tomorrow.
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TOO TRUE

Many mans win power becomes weak from lack of
exereise.-Chicago Herald.
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1t would hardly be safe search the members of tn
PENNSYLVANIA party at Newport News for TASKS the hip
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MooN'S PHASES
Full Moon. 1st. S1st; Last Quarter. Sth;
New Moon. 18th: First Quarter, 236.
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WEATHER FORECASTS

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, %; lowest. So; m, S4; p m, i6.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
General French Directs Campaign
from London Home for Three Days

Deal. where Premier Asquith resides,
There council Of war was held attended
also by the leaders Of the two political
parties
Sir John then came 60 London, where
he attended councils the next two days.
the king being present on one occasion.
His night we're spent In his own home.
whore hourly messages were received
direct from his headquarters at the front.
On his trip by train from Folkestons
20 London and on his return from Vic
toris station none Of tho passengers gave
a second look at the old soldier In the
private's coat and cap. Neither did they
on the boat returning the return 10
Cadais.
on landing at Calais. however. General
French appeared in his fun uniform OF
field marshal and was enthusiastically
acclaimed by the crowd as he drove
through the streets 20 the station,
General French Is said 10 have re-
marked that this would be his last visit
to London until tho end Of the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
BLEASE DISBANDS
ORGANIZED MILITIA
OFSOUTH CAROLINA
Order is Effective Immediately and
Approximately Three Thou
sand Men Are In
volved.
RESULT OF FRICTION WITH U. S
Governor and War and Navy Depart
ments at Variance Over the
National Guard.
REORGANIZATION is EXPECTED

COLUMBIA, 5. c.. Jan. 1.-THE or
ganized militia OF South Carolina was
disbanded by an order signed today by
Governor Blease.
The order is effective Immediately.
Approximately 5000 men are involved, In
cluding about COO whom the governor had
refused TO muster out Of service upon
orders received about eight months ago
from the chief of the federal division Of
military affairs.
Governor Blease said differences be-
tween the secretary of war and the sec
retary of the navy and State Adjutant
General Moore on one side, and himself
on the other prompted him to take the
step. The differences. he ssid resulted
in serious breaches Of discipline in the
military corps.
Unfair 20 Successor.
The present governor Of the state of
South Carolina is of the opinion that II
would be unfair and unjust on his part
to turn over to his successor in office
the militia Of South Carolina in it's
| present condition." the order read.
| Friction to which Governor Blease re-
ferred in his order disbandng the militia
arose two years ago. The cause OF the
controversy between Governor Blease and
Adjutant General Moore was said to have
been the result of the refusal to sign
official papers presented by the adjutant
/ general.
The secretaries Of war and the navy be-
came parties to the controversy, accord
| ing TO official statements, when the ac-
counting for about 100000 worth of fed
eral property which the departments
claimed had been lost by the militia or.
! ganization was held up.
Further Complications.
The situation became further compli.
Gated last summer when the governor re-
fused to permit the militia TO participate
in the annual encampment ordered by the
War, department. The action, according
| to statements from the adjutant generals
office, resulted in a congressional appro-
priation of S5500O for the South Caroline
| militia being held up by the War depart
ment pending settlement Of the differ.
ences.
Adjutant General Moore will go tc
| Washington 70 confer with the War de
partment officials over reorganization o.
the troope when Governor Bleases tern
expires. January ls
| Controversy OF Long Standing.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. - Governor
Blease and the War department Ions
have been in controversy over the Ma
tional Guard of South Carolina, and al
one point Secretary Garrison withheld
the federal aid provided by the Dick Law
because. the department contended, the
state troops we're not up to required eff
cheney, and because the War department
records showed losses OF government
property.
No official comment was Forthcoming
on the action Of Governor Blease today
but War department officials expect tC
see the South Carolina National Guarc
reorganized after he goes out Of office
this month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Big Relief Map Of
Canal is Finished

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Members Of
the Isthmian Canal commission had be-
fore them today for inspection what is
said TO be the largest relief map ever
made representing the Panama canal on
a scale OF one foot to a mile The map.
which Is fifty feet by ten, was completed
by George Robertson Of this city. to whom
the contract for the work was given by
the commission. 1t will shortly be ship
ped to the Panama Pacific exposition.
The map is in the natural colors of the
canal zone aiming to give the impress
sion one would get of IL from an aero
plane. Locks, buoys. range lights. break
waters. even the Cucuracha slide in the
Culebra cut are faithfully shown. Many
of the larger buildings in the towns
nearby are also represented. The only
thing lacking in the model is the forti-
fications which will protect the canal
the disposition of these being, of course
a secret.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
The Days
War NeWs

An important advance has been
made by the British army. II as
is reported in London. It has vir-
tual possession of Lille. This city
lies just south of the Belgium
border, to the east of the battle
fine held for several months and
its occupation by the British
would mean a sharp bend had
been made In the German front.
Neither the French nor the Ger
man war office statements, how
ever. has given official confirma-
tion of the London dispatch.
Renewed activity along the
coast of German aircraft, which
bomharded Dunkirk, has revived
rumors OF Zeppelin raid over
England. One Zeppelin is said to
. have moved toward the English
coast from Dunkirk.
Another lull In the fighting
along the Vistula, in Russian Po-
land, is recorded by the Petro-
grad war office. Four successive
German attacks were made in this
region, and according to the Rus
sian version, they accomplished
little.
The British press considers that
Sir Edward Greys' reply to the
American note concerning Brit
ish interference with American
shipping has virtually disposed Of
the issue. The reply is regarded
as satisfying to British public
opinion and the British news
papers take the view that It
should satisfy the American pub
lie.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12

(Correspoudencc Of The Associated Pressl
LONDON. Jan, For three days the
operations OF the British army in Flan-
ders were directed by telegraph from the
home Of Sir John French near Hyde
Park. London, during the generals recent
visit here. While Il took wellington
three days alone to get a message TO
Whitehall and as long to receive reply
during the Waterloo campaign, General
French was able to communicate directly
with Sir John Archibald Murray at the
base headquarters at St Omer. France.
From man who was In close touch
with Sir John during his recent visit to
England the following details arc learned
General French arrived at Folke-
stone, wearing the overcoat and rather
soiled cap OF an enlisted man. lie made
no attempt to disguise himself otherwise,
and on the channel boat attracted no
notice whatever. At Folkestono he was
met by Lord Kitchener and both pro-
oeeded by motor to walmer castle, near
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
HOUSE VOTES ON
SUFFRAGE TODAY
Lines Are Drawn for Great Battle
on Floor of Popular Chamber
and Warm Time Looked For.
WOMEN BUSY IN THE FIGHT

WASHINGTON. Jan. u.-Lines were
drawn today for the battle In the house
tomorrow on the Mondell resolution, pro-
posing an amendment to the Federal
constitution, guaranteeing the right to
vote TO all citizens regardless OF Sex
The resolution will be voted upon be-
fore the house adJourns tomorrow.
Large delegations of supporters and
opponents OF woman suffrage already
have arrived In Washington. DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw. president of the National
American Woman's Suffrage association;
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, president of
the International Womans Suffrage al
lance, and the congressional committee
OF the National association were prepar-
ing tonight for the suffrage side OF the
fight and comforting with the supporters
Of the amendment among the members
Of the house.
Dodge Directs Anti End.
The anti-suffrage efforts were directed
by Mrs. Arthur NJ Dodge. president OF
the National Association opposed to
Woman's Suffrage. and a committee of
that organization.
The anti-suffragists claimed that the
resolution would not only fail 10 receive
the two-thirds vote of the house neces-
sary for it's submission to the states, but
that II would get about one-thlrd OF the
votes in the body. suffragists, however,
claimed TO have about a majority OF the
house behind the measure.
Under an agreement reached today the
house will meet at II o'clock tomorrow
Instead of at noon.
Special Rule 60 Govern.
special rule for the consideration OF
the suffrage resolution will be brought
In by Chairman Henry Of the rules COM
mittee, and 1t Is expected that the rule
will be adopted after brief debate Then
will follow six hours of discussion OF the
Mondell resolution.
Anticipating a record breaking attend
ance of spectators, the doorkeeper and
sergeant-at-arms of the house tonight
made arrangements for handling the
crowd. The galleries will be opened at
10 o'clock and extra doorkeepers will be
on hand to see that spectators are ad-
mitted in order.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
CAR COMPANY TO
GIVE VALUATION
So States Attorney Webster, Who
Asks Two More Weeks to Com
ply with the Request.
UP IN THE CHEAPER FARE CASE

The street railway company will COM
ply with the order of District Judge Sears
directing It to furnish a physical valua-
ton of its property and statement OF
all its financial affairs. according TO in
formation given the court by John /.
Webster, attorney for the company.
The company has force buslly en-
ployed in preparing the desired informa-
ton, said Mr.. Webster, but found 1t inn
possible 10 get 1t ready Monday. the last
day of the period allowed in the court "a
order. He requested that two weeks more
time be given.
Judge Sears informally indicated his
consent, with the qualification that City
Attorney Rine should be consulted and
give his consent.
Hearing on One Point.
The order directing a physical valua.
tion was issued in the Injunction suit
brought by the street railway company
to prevent enforcement Of the seven
fares-for-a-quarter ordinance. At q
hearing on the temporary injunction
Judge Sears continued the restraining
order on the grounds of only one Of many
allegations made by the company-that
such a rate would be confisoatory.
Counsel for the city asked and obtained
the physical valuation ordef to secure 6
basis on which the case could be fought
out on the confiscation issue. Should ths
street railway companys position be sus
tanned. the ordinance, which was passed
by Omaha voters under the initiative
law, would be declared unconstitutional
The company has also attacked the or
dinance in federal court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
PEARSON CAUTIONS
SENATORS TO KEEP
ON BUSINESS PLANE
Lieutenant Governor Breaks Prece-
dent by Admonishing Legislators
y with Regard to Work of
the Session.
OMAHA MERGER BILL GOES IN
Senator Howell Gets 1t Listed Sec
ond on the Docket in
Upper House.
SENATE CUTS ITS COMMITTEES
fFrom a staff Correspondentl

(From a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. n.-(Special. )--IIieu
tenant Governor Pearson in the senate
this afternoon gave the senators TO un-
derstand that he believed the lieutenant
governor should be a nonpartisan officer
and consequently he would endeavor to
run the senate in a nonpartisan manner.
He favored a publicity bureau that
would get results without being expensive;
a state printing office conservation of
water power sites; good roads; appropria-
tions along right lines. believing that the
taxpayers were no 50 much opposed to
high taxes If results were obtained
thereby; a large number of bills repeating
dead laws; rural education and rural
credit associations.
Here for Business."
Il realize" he said in closing, that 1
have rather exceeded former customs in
presenting these ideas. They were in my
mind and / have spoken of them briefly
and sincerely. 1 would rather speak Of
business matters than attempt to throw
out bouquets. We are here for business,
not fun. 1 am here to do my duty as best
] can, not to deliver or receive bouquets.
II certainly thank you for your splendid
attention and personal good fellowship
that has been so generously given May
that good fellowship ever be present
among us all. May our labors as a SEN
ate be the glory Of God of our fathers and
for the benefit of ourselves and our chill
dten.'
omaha Anne (ntiOn Bill.
Senator Beal Of Custer sent up the
tirkt ball. a warehouse bill, while Senator
Howell Of Douglas landed with No. 2 a
bill to consolidate South Omaha and
other small cities around Omaha, with
The latter. The bill provides for con-
solidation under act of the legislature
without a vote on the proposition. The
Douglas delegation in the senate are all
for the bill with the exception of Dodge,
who has not fully made up his mind. but
win probably make 1t unanimous, as far
as the senate Douglas delegation is con-
cerned.
Senate Cuts ommittees. 80
This senate's session will transact it's
business with but twenty-seven standing
committees, whereas the 1913 senate had
forty-two standing committees.
The redactioR rs proposed this aftera
noon by the committee on rules was
adopted along with the rest OF the re-
port, which recommended in connection
with the heading OF committees" most
Of the reforms proposed by the Norton
committee of the last legislature.
The report, which was adopted by the
senate unanimously. leaves the number
Of members for each committee to the
discretion of the committee on commit
.ees The Norton reform report recon-
Continued on Page Two, Column Two )
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
ROUMANIA READY
TO ENTER The WAR
Allies Said to Have Arranged TO Sup
ply Little Kingdom with Arms
and Ammunition.
REAL FIGHT STARTS IN MAY

LONDON. Jan. ll.-There are increas-
ing indications of the early .participa-
tion of Roumania in the war. thI bring
ing into play another party TO the COM
bination against the Teutonic powers
contemplated by Great Britain. France
and Russia.
Difficulties confronted the allies in the
earlier stages OF the war In furnishing
munitions. equipment and other neces-
stiles Of war beyond those required for
their own immediate needs. These diff
flculties now have been surmounted,
and the obstacle which hitherto has
blocked full Roumanian mobilization has
been removed with the arrival in that
country Of tho requisite supplies for the
equipment and provisioning Of the co., 200
men which Il is able TO put into the
field. Arrangements have been com
pleted also for the financing OF these
operations.
Allies Strengthening Lines.
The lack Of stirring battles at the pres
ent stage Ia attributed by British COM
mentators largely to the determination
Of the allied commanders 10 content
themselves with holding their present
pOhAGona hAANAA Nic spAtJtNASN Alllk oi
armies is considered sufficiently strong
to strike a blow which they hope will
prove decisive. The British idea that
operations up TO the present are only
preparatory TO big events fits in with a
bit OF gossip now heard here. II is Il
the effect that Lord Kitchener when
asked concerning the probable duration
Of the war said.
Crisis VIII Come In summer.
II don't know when IL will end, but
do know when II will begin. and that Ii
in the month Of May"
The opinion Is expressed in some quar-.
ters, however. that the Inauguration OF
more general movements will be on ar
earlier date than is generally expected
although persons In close touch with the
army believe that the real crisis will moi
be reached until summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Inefficiency a Reason.
NO DECISION YET IN THE
CASE OF LOUISE STEGNER

The Board of Education committee hsv-
ing in charge the matter OF Miss Louise
Stegner's reinstatement. together with
that OF three other teachers. held con-
ference Of several hours yesterday at
the office OF Arthur c. Wakeley. and
win meet again tomorrow. No determina-
ton was reached. except that none Of the
members would diyulge the status of af-
fairs for the present.
This committee consists of Robert
Cowell, DR.. d. e. Jenkins. Mr. wakeley,
Frank H. Woodland and w. A. Foster.
Its duty Is to go over the case and bring
in a report to the board at its next meet
ing. January 20, and the board will take
final action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Dutch War Loan
is 0versubscribed

THE HAGUE, Netherlands. Jan. IL
(Via London)-Announeement was made
today that the government war loan Of
27b,OOOOOO guilders 01lOOoOoO has been
over subscribed. The exact total OF the
sum applied for has not yet been made
public, but II is understood to be In the
neighborhood OF SOO.OO0OOO guilders 0i2O.-
OOO.OO).
Up TO Saturday 24O.OOO.OOO guilders had
been subscribed TO the war loan. ana A.
then became apparent that ali necessity
for compulsory subscription had been
sverted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
MOTHER TEACHER
WINS HER BATTLE
Mootedl Point in New York Schools
is Finally Settled by Ruling
of Commissioner.
BRIDGET PEIxoTTo APPEALS

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. ia teacher
may not be dismissed because she absents
herself from the public schools to bear a
child, Commissioner John H. Finley of
the State Department of Education de-
eided today. The decision definitely de-
ternines the status of mother-teachers
in the state, as, under existing laws,
there is no appeal.
Mrs. Bridget Peixotto, teacher who
became mother while absent without
leave and who was dismissed by the New
York City Board of Education for neglect
of duty. was ordered reinstated. Decisions
In five other mother-teacher appeals are
expected soon.
Took Case to Courts.
Mrs. Peixotto, who was dismissed In
April, 1913, carried her case to the courts
and the court of appeals decided the de-
termination of the question rested with
the commissioner OF education.
Mr.. Findleys decision pointed out that
law providing that woman teacher s
position automatically became vacant
when she married had been declared un-
| constitutional.
His conclusion was. THAT the board
should have accepted the natural cor
rollary of it's policy, voluntary or en-
forced Of employing or retaining married
woman teachers and should have given
at least q favorable consideration to an
absence for childbirth as is normally
given to absence asked for reasons OF
personal convenience or minor or grave
, illness, or foS purposes of study and
travel or Of improving health"
Inefficiency a Reason.
! Dismissal for general inefficiency, Mr.
Finley held. would be warranted II upon
return a teacher was found to be un-
able after trial to perform school duties
! But 1t is difficult to conceive" the
j decision read. how reasonable. unwilfu
absence due Il natural unavoidable cause,
could be construed as neglect of duty
/ and 1t is difficult to understand why az
: absence for tn cmost creditable socia
reason shold be so treated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Wilson ReiterateS
Opposed to Abe Test

WASHINGTON. Jan. i1.-President Wit
son today reiterated his opposition to the
literacy test in the immigration bill to q
delegation of women from Chicago
headed by Jane Adams. who asked that
he veto the measure. The president did
not state definitely an Intention to veto
the bill. but the women said they were
hopeful he would.
Speaking for the delegation, Miss Ad,
dams told the president that many for
eigners who could not pass the Iiteracy
test later learned to read and write and
make excellent citizens.
The conference report on the imnigra-
tion bill was laid before the senate. but
consideration was deferred until tomor-
row
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Will Vote on
the Amendment for
Suffrage Tuesday

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1l.-Prepsrations
for tomorrow's fight in the house over
the Mondell-Bristow resolution for an
amendment making woman suffrage
nation wide were projected today.
Majority Leader Underwood secured an
agreement for the house TO meet at IL
a. m. when the resolution will be brought
in under a special agreement, providing
six hours debate, equally divided.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Villa Army Begins
Attack on Monterey

LAREDO. Tex. Jan. 11.-An attack by
Villa troops upon Monterey is believed
TO have been begun about noon today
At II O'Clock the operators at Monterey
deserted the telegraph office there. Since
the defeat Of the constitutionallsts num-
bering 1900 under General Villareal. >be-
fore Saltillo carly yesterday, villa troops,
according TO reports. have been making
a rapid advance toward Monterey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
YELLOW PINE LUMBER
CASES ARE NEAR END
From a Staff correspondence.) }

WASHlNGION' Jan. il-(SpeeiaI)-E.
j. McNann, traffic commissioner Of the
Commercial club OF Omaha. is In Wash
ington 70 join In singing the last scng
IN the so-called yellow pine lumber
cases which have been before the In
terstate Commerce commission for four
years. Arguments in the cases viii be
beard on Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
GERMAN AVIATOR KILLED
DURING FIGHT IN AIR

PARIS. Jan. ia German aeroplane
flying over Amiens has been brought to
the ground by a French machine. The
French airman went aloft the moment
the German was seen approaching. He
opened fire on his antagonist with the
result that the German machine fell
within the French lines. One OF the
German pilots was killed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
BRITISH LINER ASHORE
ON REEF OFF JAPAN

TOXIC. Jan. n--A wireless report re-
port received here says that the Pen
insula g. Oriental steamship company's
steamer Nile ran ashore on a reef in
the inland sea at o'clock this morning,
Help was summoned ana japanese tor
pedo boat destroyers sre on their way
to the scene. The Nile plies between Eng
land and Japanese ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
RICHMOND FORCES HOUSE
MEMBERS TO PAY POSTAGE
(From a staff Correspondent. }

LINCOLN, Jan. n.-(specisl )-Rich-
mond Of Douglas today was successful in
putting across two resolutions in the
house. one TO prevent duplication in bills
and the other making members pay for
their own stamps.
Dafoe OF johnson attempted 70 press a
motion allowing the members postage,
The house knocked out the Dafoe motion
% 10 % on Richmond plea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-12
Brussels Afire,
Refugees Assert

AMSTERDAM Cvis London). Jan. H.
Refugees who have arrived at Bergen
op-Zoom from Brussels, says the Nieuws
Van Dendag, report that great fire
has broken out at the former Belgian
capital.