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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
NO WORD COMES
IN REPLY TO U. S.
SEA SUGGESTIONS
Neither Germany Nor England Has
Answered Note from America
Concerning Shipping
Question.
WASHINGTON IS PEssIM1sTIC
Officials Have Not Much Hope in
Success of Plan to Bring About
Understanding.
MAY BE MINE MODIFICATION

WASHINGTON. Feb, o. - No
word came from either Great Britain
or Germany today concerning their
attitude on the American govern
ment's proposals for the removal OF
mines. the abandonment of subma-
rine warfare on merchant ships and
the shipment OF foodstuffs to the
civilian population OF belligerents.
Both sides we're understood still
TO be considering the Washington
Administrations suggestions, Re
plies were not expected for two or
three days. From the press reports
of England's plans for reprisals,
which we're decided on before the
American proposals arrived, Off
cials did not draw much encourage
ment for the success of their plan,
They are hopeful, however, that II
an acceptance of all the proposals is
not possible now, there at least will
be an acquiescence by all the bel
ligerents in the suggestion that
mines be removed from the high
seas, except those directly guarding
coast defenses and harbors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
SEVEN STRIKERS ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER
ACQUITTED BY JURY
Men Accused of Killing Chauffeur
During Mine War in Colorado
Found Not Guilty in a
Hurry.
TWELVE ARE OUT JUST HOUR
Six Weeks Spent in Effort to Secure
Boxful to Pass on Evidence
in Case.
sELF-DEFENsE IS PLEA OFFERED

PUEBLO, Colo, Feb. 27.--The
seven former striking coal miners on
trial for the murder of Luke Terry,
chauffeur, near La Veta, November
s, 1913, were declared not guilty in
the verdict of the jury returned In
the district court today. The jury
was out one hour.
The men acquitted, all members OF the
United Mine Workers of America, are:
Charles Sheppard, Frank Kroupa Daniel
Richards Edward Richards, Charles Rich
ards, cPter Rich and Marcus Martiuolich.
The charge upon which the men were
tried grew out of the killings of Terry and
Harry Bryan, Walter Whitten and r, G..
Adams mine guards, and the wounding
of W. H. Gambling. all employees of the
Oakdale Coal company. while automo-
billing to the Oakdaie mine from La Veta
during the recent coal miners strike.
Testimony introduced by the state
sought to establish that the four men
killed and Gambling were attacked from
ambush by the accused men. Tho defense
sought to prove that the defendants fired
in self-defense and not until Harry Bryan
opened fire from the automobile upon the
strikers.
six weeks were occupied in securing q
jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Five Liners Leave
New York for Ports
in the War Zone

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-Five passenger
liners bound for ports In the war zone
set by Germany around the British Isles
were included In todays sailings from
this port. Hundreds Of passengers were
aboard.
The Lusitania, now the largest as well
as the fastest passenger ship travelling
the Atlantic. had many cabin passengers
booked for Liverpool. The American
liner st. Paul Tor Liverpool for the Hol-
land American steamer Rotterdam for
Rotterdam, the Touraine for Havre and
the Kristianiafjord for Bergen, were the
only sailings,
American flags and the words "Ameri-
can Line" In letters four feet high were
painted on both sides Of the 81. PRurs
hull. Two more American flags were
painted on It's bows. The Rotterdam was
marked for Identification by lettering on
It's hull. giving It's name and destination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
GERMANS DRIVEN
ACROSS NIEMEN
Russian General Staff Believes An
other Plan to Attack Warsaw
Has Failed.
TEUToNs TRY TO CUT RAILROAD

PETRoGRAD, Feb. 27.-tvia
London. 1.-THE German infantry
forces are being thrust across the
river Niemen, in northern Poland,
and the Russian general staff be-
lieves that another German plan of
attack upon Warsaw has been coun-
tered successfully.
Relationship is divided between the
stubborn effort of tho Germans to cut
railroad communication TO the north Of
Warsaw and tho colncident resumption OF
pronounced activity near Borjimow. on
tho Central Poland front west OF War
saw TO quote the opinion OF staff Of
ficer as deduced from these operations
by tho Germans at widely separated CEN
terH--"evidently the Germans intend 10
/, push forward again in the center. For
this purpose they noed rcinforcements
OF troops on tho Borjimow front. In the
Kovno district activity is diminishing,
hence it is evident that the Germans are
again using their perfect railway sys-
tenn TO throw over troops from Kovo to-
ward Borjlmow.
In order that we shall not be able 10
- Wv eU''N NhAiiHf haihNiSE lhsi uObDo
southwark to the Bzura and Rawka
rivers, the Germans are making desperate
efforts, first with cavalry and then with
infantry. to cut the railroad from War
saw TO wilma. Thanks TO the watchful-
ness OF our commanders and TO the in
domitable energy Of our troops, the efforts
of the enemy have been futile"
This officer added that even though
the German plans had succeeded this
achievement would not have influenced
greatly the Russian position at Borkimow
50 long as the other railroad lines from
Warsaw TO the front remained in COM
mission. He said further that the success
which the Russians are reported 10 have
gained at Przasnysz had uncovered the
German right FLANK operating at os-
sowetz, where the artillery engagement
still remained undecided.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
West Virginia Lid
Nailed Down Tighter

WHEELING. w. Va Feb 27,-Amend-
ments to the Asst prohibition law which
becomes operative today are expected
to further decrease the consumption OF
Intoxicating liquors in the state. Under
the law. as II now stands. no more than
half gallon OF liquor can be brought
into the state by one person, unless the
quantity and quality are marked in large
black letters on the package and alco-
doIic beverages shall not be kept in any
bowling alley. pool room, boat house,
public building, park, road or alley.
II Is also provided that county, muni.
cipal or district Officers who neglect or
refuse To enforce the law may be re-
moved by circuit judges on written
charges without jury tr'al and when Il 4
shown that the state cannot be given q
fair trial in liquor cases may be called
from another county. Officers of cor
porations violating the law are in future
to be held personally responsible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Brother Of Ute Indian
Slain by Polk Gives
Refuge Of Renegades

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Feb. 2.-Be-
cause Chief Polk killed his brother Thurs
day night Dutchy Ute Indian, is on
his way to Bluff TO lead Marshall Ne
becker's posse 10 the hiding place Of
Polk and P0sey, according TO a special
received by the Deseret News from Bluffs
today. william Reed Of Mexican Hat,
twenty miles ives, of Bluff, teiephoned
TO Bluff that Dutchy was coming and
warned the guards at Bluff not to shoot
the Indian. Marshal Nebaker has sent
men 10 meet Dutehy and expects to
utilize the Indians services as he is said
to be fully advised as to the hiding place
used by the hostiles.
Dutchy says his brother, whose name
Reed did not recall. was killed by Polk
and the widow escaped from the hostile
camp that night. crossing the Gan Juan
ffver in the darkness TO take the news to
Dutchy. Dutchy. VINO had taken no ac-
tive part in the sitI aticn until then. is
reported as desirous to avenge his broth
er's death by leading the white men to
Polk's camp and If possible to accom-
plish the death OF Polk.
It is believed here that the reported
killing Of the Indian, scotty, by old
Posey. has become confused with the
killing Of Dutehys brother by Polk.
Dutchy is expected 10 reach Bluff today,
although he may encounter difficulties,
as his most direct route is through the
country occupied by the hostiles
Friendly Indians who were found
destitute north OF Bluff. will be started
for the Ute reservation IN Colorado today.
The Indians and the Mexican who have
been taken prisoners at Bluff will oe
taken as far az Grayson today on their
way to salt Lake City 10 await trial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
President Will Not
Call Extra Session
Of the Upper House

WASHINGTON. Feb. q. President
Wilson has practically decided not to call
a special session Of the senate to con-
slider the Colombian and Nicara guam
treaties, At the White House todey IL
was said that while the question still was
under consideration there was little pros
peet Of special session being called
The opposition Of some republican SEN
atOrs makes It improbable that any ae-
tion on the treaties can be taken daring
the present session. The president ex-
poets. however. that at least some Of his
Nominees for the federal trade eommis-
sion win be confirmed before March A.
Any not confirmed are expected to get
recess appointments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Howell Excused
From Days Session
To Visit Grandson
(From a sax Correspondent.l }

LINCOLN, Feb, H.--fspecIal.)-A new
grandson for Senator Howell of Douglas
county came very near stopping the
wheels Of legislation this morning. when
an effort was made 10 adjourn the SEN
ate until tomorrow, because there were
so many absentees, Last night the SEN
ate attempted to adjourn until Monday
also and the senator besought them to do
so, saying, MY God gentlemen, havn't
you any feeling for man who has never
seen his new grandson"
His appeal was Of no avail al that
time, nor was 1t this morning, but at
noon Senator Howell took courage again
when IL appeared that the senate lacked
one, Of having quorum present. and was
about to quit when in walked two OF the
delinquents and spoiled the chance. How
ever the lieutenant governor took pity
on the gentleman from Douglas ana to
his plaintive appeal 10 be excused until
Monday. was permitted to depart.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Movie Actor Killed
in a Reel Battle

Los ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 27.-An in
vestigation was under way today for the
death of Clarence Chandler, a motion
picture actor, who was shot and killed
yesterday in the staging Of a battle scene
in the San Bernardino valley near here.
Chandler was a member OF an attack
ing party instructed TO capture soldiers
barricaded in a cabin. Before word was
given for them to begin airing with re-
volvers. single shot sas heard and
Chandler fell in the midst Of his com
panions, shot In the forehead.
All threw down their weapons No one
laid claim TO the one revolver with the
discharged cartridge
The pistols had been loaded with bullets
IN order to product a realistic scene in
shooting down the door OF the cabin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Speyer Says Firm
Never Fiscal Agent
For the Rock Island

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--James Speyer.
head OF the New York banking house of
Speyer & Co., made voluntary state
ment before the Interstate Commerce
commission today of his firms dealings
with the Rock Island system during the
period of it's history under investigation.
The firm never had occupied the position
of fiscal agent for the railroad, he said,
but acting as principal had bought and
resold between 1904 and 1912 securities of
the Rock Island company itself OF some
$40, 10000 face value. The total profit
on those transactions for his firm, Mr..
Speyer said, was 81, ,4Ss,74S, or eight=tenths
of per cent. Not all Of the firms trans
actions in Rock Island securities had re-
suited in profits, Mr.. Speyer added.
AT no time, Mr.. Speyer said, had his
firm handled any securities Of the Rock
Island holding companies organized by
the Leeds-Reid group.
Mr.. Speyer volunteered his statement
after Chief Counsel Folk for the commits
sion had closed the commissions direct
case with the testimony of Ogden Mills
a director of the Rock Island railroad
company and of the New Jersey holding
company.
Mr.. Mills said he had no personal
knowledge of the various payments in
stock or bonds in addition to salary made
to various officers of the Rock Island
system
Testimony for the railroad followed.
Henry U. Nudge, president Of the Rock
Island. discussed at length the physical
condition OF the system. disagreeing with
reports Of poor condition already filed in
the hearing.
Turning to the Trinity and Brazos val
ley road. the Texas line purchased jointly
by the Rock Island and Colorado South
ern in order to secure an outlet to the
gulf Mr.. Nudge said he had not given up
hope that it would prove a paying invest
ment Suggestions of possible purchasers
of the line were being rejected, he said
until the effect of the Panama canal on
north and south rail traffic can be de-
termined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Carranza Cancels
That Part of Decree
Taxing Foreigners

WASHINGTON, Feb. a.-consul sini-
man TO-DAY notified the State department
that General Carranza had annuelled so
much OF General obregon's DEGREES levy
Ing a tax upon commercial houses in the
Mexican capital as applied to Americans
and other foreigners The State depart
ment had protested.
The State department made represen-
tation to Carranza authorities at From
teria, Mex. for the release of the Amer
lean schooner Martha. held there on the
ground that its master was seeking 10
evade export duties on a consignment of
cattle to Galveston. The duties and fines
are said TO amount TO more than II 600
Mexican dollars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
BAKERS TAKE LAW
INTO OWN HANDS
Arbitrarily Cut Down Weight Of
Loaf and Then Do Not Give
Weight Marked.
PEGG SECURES THE EVIDENCE

AS the price of wheat goes down
the weight of bread in omaha goes
down, situation nobody seems to
explain on any ground except that
the bakers need the money.
An investigation discloses some.
thing wrong in the regulation OF
bread bakers by the authorities,
John Grant Pegg, city sealer of weights
and measures declares he has been hand
icapped in his work by lack of co-opera-
t.on on the part of the city prosecutor
He cites as a specific instance the con-
viction of Jay Burns of the Jay Burns
Baking company on four counts last fall
in the police court. The cases were taken
to the district court on appeal and Mr.
Pegg says the cases have been called for
trial several times and postponement
granted each time, the most recent de-
ferment being last week Inspector Pegg
says he Is ready to try these appeals any
time and is anxious to have these cases
disposed Of in the district court. He fur
ther says he docs not feel warranted in
making other arrests on the existing
bread ordinance as long as these cases
are pending in district court.
weight of Loaf of Brend.
The present bread ordinance was passed
nearly twenty years ago and provides
that a loaf of bread shall weigh sixteen
ounces and that double loaf shall weigh
thirty-two ounces. no mention being made
as to price.
Next Monday morning before the city
council committee of the whole there will
be brought up for reconsideration another
bread ordinance which was placed on file
nearly two years ago and which the
bakers want reconsidered at this time
This ordinance provides that loaves of
bread may be offered for sale at any
weight and stipulstes that the weight and
name of the baker shall appear on each
loaf.
The situation today is that the bakers
are disregarding the ordinance now on
the statute books and have taken 1t upon
themselves to operate under the ordi-
nance which will be called up for discus
sion next Monday morning and which is
not yet a law.
Bread Is weighed.
In response to complaints made by
citizens at the office of the city sealer of
weights and measures. that official has
started to get busy A committee visited
some of the grocery stores Friday after
noon and Saturday morning and weighed
some loaves of bread. This investigation
disclosed information that bread sold un-
der the trademark of "Holsum'' and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Two Louisville
Distilleries Go
Into Bankruptcy

LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb. 27.-The Mat
tingly and Moore Distilllng company and
the f, @. Walker Distilling company,
two OF the oldest concerns of the kind In
the state today filed voluntary petitions
in bankruptcy in United States district
court
The Mattingly and Moore company lists
it's liabilities at s2S9,089 and assets at
t20l,39i. The T. G. Walker company
schedules its liabilities at Sl1O.252 assets.
S9i,77o. The plants of the companies are
at Bardstown. near Louisville
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
The Day'S War News

ANOTHER BRITIsH merchantmen
In reported Go have been tOrpedoed
by a submarine in the English
channel. \ French warship has
gone 60 the assistance of the ves-
sci, the identify OF which has not
been established.
CLASHES RETWEEN the factions
GavOrlnE aud opposing war COM
tiuuc 60 create disturbances I'm
Italy and the plan OF the govern
ment "a suppress public meetings
for the dIacuEaioua led TO turbulent
scenes IN PRrIia ment yesterday.
ANGLO-FRENCH FLEET is reported
90 have penetrated the DRrdanellcs
after slIencinE the outer forts,
and the removal OF mines II uu-
der way preparatory TO an attempt
Rt farther advance toward Con-
stRntinOrle. An Athens dispatch
repeats the statement that the sui
tan has made plans for hRsty
departure FROM ConstRntinopIe.
RussIA's STATEMENT that the
Germans have been defeated I'm
the region of Prsasynss and the
German announcement of the cap
ture OF the city leave In doubt the
situntiOn ON that part of the eRst-
crn front, where the battle Rt
present IN beinE waEed most
fierccIy.
EFFORTS of the German and AUS
trian armies 20 crumDle both ends
of the long Russian front are re-
ported today 20 have been checked.
AEROPLANEs made n raid
On positions of the allies near
NieupOrt and n French aeropIane
dropped bombs ON Nets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Million Frenchmen
Killed and Wounded,
100000 Are Missing

BERLIN, Feb. 1.-CBy Wireless to
sayvlleJ-1he Hamburger Naehrichten
has published what purports 10 be an
authentic lis, of French losses in the first
six months of the war
The paper says this list was complied
by the French ministry OF war and that
IL was not intended Tor publication as yet
IL gives the number Of dead as 10000 and
the wounded 100000. of whom 100000 are
described as slightly hurt. In addition
10000 men have been reported missing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Sultan Of Turkey
is Ready to Leave
COnstantinople

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE Matin this morn
ing prints a dispatch from its CORE
spondent at Athens. who repeats the
story published several times recently
that the sultan Of Turkey In preparing
to leave ConstAntinople and to this end
imperial trains are kept with steam up
IN the railroad station The inhabitants
OF the Prlnkinkip Islands. in the Sea Of
Marmora. not far from Constantnople.
have been instructed 10 hold themselves
In readiness to leave.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
MOngOlian Will
Reach Port Sunday

NEW YORK. Feb. 27-The Allan Hne
steamship Mongolan. which sent out a
wireless call yesterday for help because
It was leaking badly. 400 miles Oft the
coast OF Nova Scotia, is heading for Hall
fax under It's own power and should reach
there tomorrow. local agents OF the line
announced here today The United states
coast guard cutter Seneca Is conveying
tho Monaghan. which has aboard 200 pas
sengers bound for Glasgow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
POLITICS HAS PART
In REEDS ACTION
Attorney General Believed to Be
Playing for Advantage in Rail
Commission Row.
STATUTES SAID TO BE PLAIN
tFrom a staff CORRESPONDENT.

(From Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Feb. 27.--(Special.) -
Nothing in months has caused so
much comment as the hot air battle
waged between Attorney General
Reed and the members OF the State
Railway commission. While demo-
Gratis as general thing are uphold
ing the attorney general, there are
some who are not in sympathy with
any proposition which looks like
political play to get prestige Tor
future maneuvers.
Plenty of people uphold the railway
commission In their contention that they
don't have to consult the attorney gen
eral Unless they want TO, especially when
they have good legal talent on the board.
The statute regarding that point reads
"The commission may consult and adj
wise with the attorney general from time
to time with reference to any and oil
matters upon which they may require
advise and 1t shall be the duty of the
attorney general to give such advise as
the commission may require OF him and
to perform such other services within the
line of his duty as the commission may
require of him"
statute Not Mandatory.
This indicates that II the railway CONS
mission believes it needs the services OF
the attorney general they may" consult
him, and nothing the commissioners hold
indicates they shall consult him as he
would Indicate in his letter to the COM
mission. On the other hand commits
sioners interpret the above section that
the attorney general is under the juris-
diction of the commission II anything,
for while they may" consult him, the
section reads that he shall" give such
service to the commission may require Of
him and perform such other duties as
the commission may require of him"
The attempt of the legal department OF
the state to get the legislature to bolster
up his cause by having Lanigan introduce
a resolution in the house. calling upon
the railway commission to put themselves
under the guiding hand Of the attorney
general. may be successful beeause the
democratic legislature has the power. but
it cannot get away from the record that
this is the first time in the history OF
the railway commission that an attorney
general has butted into the business Of
the commission and attempted to force
his services upon that body
Politics Plays Part.
II Is reported about the state house
that the action of the attorney general
is responsible for the fact that he stiil
has his eyes on the job Of United states
senator, and If he can keep in the spot
light during the coming two years he
win attempt TO shuttle into the shoes
now worn by Senator Hitchcock.
/ Friends OF the commission deplore the
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Feb. 27.--The ad-
miralty announced tonight that dur
ing the bombardment OF the Dar-
danelles Notifications the battleship
Agamemnon had been struck and
that three men were killed. The an
nouncement says further that the
Dardanelles operations are still pro-
ceeding.
The admiralty announcement says
that landing parties went ashore
from the allied fleet. With the as
sistance thereof the four forts at the
entrance of the DardaneJles were
completely demolished and the
fourth was badly damaged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
GERMAN AIRMEN DROP
BOMBS NEAR NEWPORT

PARIS. Feb. N.-(via London)-A squad
ron of German aeroplanes has bombarded
the district behind Nieuport An official
note given out here today says that only
two casualties were reported a woman
and an old man having been injured or
killed.
The note also states that a French
aviator dropped three bombs on the Ger
man barracks at Metz, Lorraine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

ATHENS, Feb. 27.-(Via London)
An allied fleet aggregating forty
warships today penetrated the Dar-
danelles straits as far as Hortarl
and within range of Fort Intepe. on
the Asiatic side, according to relia-
BILE information reaching here today.
Fort Intepe was destroyed. vari-
ous Turkish encampments also were
bombarded. The ships are now
within range of Fort Dardanos.
A French squadron is cruising un-
der the forts at the entrance to the
straits, which are now entirely dis
mantled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
The Weather

Forecast OF weather till p. m. Sunday;
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Snow
at omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

LONDON, Feb. 27.--A fleet OF
British and French warships contin-
ues TO hammer away today at the
door of the Dardanelles, the straits
which close Europe to Russia's rich
grainary. and the very real necessity
of -eleasing the huge supply of
wheat on the shores of the Black sea
causes the general belief that the
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