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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Letter Says Farmers
Sell Wheat Below
Cost of Production

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Joseph Letter,
noted wheat operator of fifteen years
ago, testified today at the state inquiry
into the increased cost of bread that
American farmers had long been selling
wheat for less than IT cost The farmer,
MIR. Letter said, has nothing to say con-
corning what price he shall receive for
his product That IL usually done at the
terminal markets or exchanges, he added,
and the Liverpool exchange, as the leau-
ing exchange of the world usually fixes
the price.
Mr.. Letter said that although he had
been a heavy speculator in wheat in 1897
and 1898, he had not specialized In grain
since. He admitted he had not forgot
ten amy OF the tricks Of the trade" and
said he had been interested IN grain
since he was n boy.
In 1897 l saw that wheat was selling
at less than cost" he said. Il realized
that this could not 20 on. Being young
and not knowing as much as l do now.
thought I'd make money by storing and
holding the commodity until l could sell
1t at a profitable price.
But my plans did not work l lost
money on it and the only ones to make
money we're the farmers"
The production of wheat in this country
Is gradually being reduced, Mr.. Letter
testified. The average farmer twenty
years ago devoted 300 acres to wheat
growing. while today he devotes only 100
acres
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Iowa City High
Makes High Score

WASHINGTON, Feb 96-Iowa city
High School made the high score of 9sS
out OF a possible 1000 In the seventh
weeks match for the public high school
rifle championship of the United States.
In which that team still leads Class A.
Results OF the matches announced today
follow:
Glass A-Iowa City. sss, against Manual.
Washington, ID. c., 9iS Deering. Port
land. Me. $40. against Auburn. Cal, 96i
stoneham Mass, 976. against Auburn.
Cal, 96i; stoneham. Mass. 96, against
Manual, Brooklyn, n. Y. 96S: Portland.
Me, e66. against salt Lake. 946: Morris.
New York city. 963, against Baltimore
Polytechnic, $50.
Class B-Sprlngfield, Mass, e5s, against
Utica, N. Y. Free. 76S; Jamaica, Long Is
land. HI. against Central, Grand Rapids.
Mich, defaultcd: Tucson. Aris., $50.
against Warren. Pa. defaulted; Western.
Washington. ID, c.. sos, against Manual,
81. Louis. No, 766; Dewitt Clinton. New
York City. defaulted. against stuyvesant.
New York City, defaulted
Glass Courts. New Brighton, N. Y,
$40, against Ogden. Utah, OPS; Brys,
Brooklyn, ss6. against San Francisco
Polytechnic. SO; Mortified. VT, against
Eastern Washington. u. c., so; Sacra-
mento, Cal. ss5, against Gilroy. Cal. de-
faulted; Commercial. New York City, 7S3,
against Commerce. New York City, de-
faulted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
British Government
Asks for More Money
to Garry On the War

LONDON, Feb. S.-supplernentary
governmental estimates were issued this
morning covering the amounts which will
bo required TO defray the expenses OF
naval and military operations to cover
the cost Of assisting with the food supply
and in promoting continuance OF trade.
etc, as well as other expenditures arising
from the existing state OF war.
An additional sum Of SlS5.0OO.0Oo will be
necessary TO meet the outlay up TO the
end OF the financial year closing with
March 81 1915. This makes with the
original vote credit and the previous sup
Elementary vote, grand aggregate OF
h'N0.oOO.OOO for the current year.
Another vote credit OF 81 30. 100000 is
asked for an an instsllment for similar
expenses which may be incurred during
the year ending March 81 1916
Included among the purposes OF the
present vote credit is project 20 raise
a fund by British dominions and pro
teetorates outside of the United Kingdom
and by the powers allied with Great
Britain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
FEDS OPEN SEASON
TENTH OF APRIL
Independents to Start Playing Ball
Four Days Before Regulars
Begin
PENALTY FOR EMERY BALL USE

BIFFALo, n. v, Feb. 26.-The selec-
ton OF April TO- as the opening date OF
the Federal leagues playing season, four
days I'm advance OF the first games In
the other major base ball leagues sd
the recommendation by tho umpires Of
some minor changes In the playing rules,
marked the opening sessions OF the
leagues annual scheduled meeting here
today.
Although the regular proceedings in
stituted at Chicago the transfer of the
Kansas City franchise 20 Newark pre-
vented the formal adoption OF schedule
the magnates went ahead with their work
with the expectation that Newark would
he the eighth team in this years line up
Opening Dates.
Tho tentative schedule provides for
Newark TO open at Baltimore, Buffalo at
Brooklyn and indianapolis and Chicago
at home with st. Louis and Pittsb2egs>
as the contending teams.
ID. ]. Half. a. r. Gordon and Arthur q.
Black. representing the Kansas CO
owners registered at the hotel where the
league meetings were held but did not
seek recognition at today's sessions. The
belief was expressed that way would
be found TO adjust the dispute before the
date set for the hearing before the cir
cult court In Chicago.
1T looks like pretty favorable sign. y
said President James A. Gilmore. when
Federal clubs begin fighting for fran
chises. In fact Federal affairs all
around look mighty good TO me for 1917"
emery Hall" RuIes.
The new rules recommended by the
umpires provide for fine OF 500 and
thirty days suspension for pitchers using
the emery BALI and would rule out OF
play a ball batted foul that strikes any
part of the grandstand or passes into
foul territory first or third bases, the
fatter rule being designed to prevent de.
lay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
U. S. COIN TO FIGHT PLAGUE
Over One Dollar of Ten Spent for
Agricultural Purposes Devoted to
War on Stock Scourge.
SENATE MEASURE so PROVIDES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25-More than one
dollar in every ten expended by the gov
eminent for all agricultural purposes I'm
the next two years will be devoted to
extirpating the foot and mouth disease
under the terms of the agricultural appro-
priation bill passed by the senate today.
The foot and mouth appropriation is
G.JOO,OOO and the total carried by the bin
s2S, 100000. The bill was the seventh big
supply measure passed by the senate and
seven are pending.
The agricultural bill carries an appro-
priation of S235.OoO for the free transporta-
ton of seeds, although the agricultural
committee struck this item out
Naval Bill Debate.
Debate on the naval bill centers upon
committee amendments, adding several
millions to the house BILL including pro-
vision for five seagoing submarines in
stead of one and sixteen coast defense
submarines instead OF eleven. The senate
agreed to the two battleship program
farm credits bill, providing for gov
eminent loans to farm owners, was at
tsched to the agricultural appropriation
bill in its hurried passage through the
senate. Presented by Senator McCumber
as an amendment the provision was in
corporated in the supply bill without a
record vote at time when but few sena-
tors were in the chamber, The bill itself
was passed a short time later.
Provisions of Amendment.
The McCumber amendment would create
bureau of farm credits in the Treasury
department to make loans Of govern
ment funds through national banks on
farm mortgage notes. These loans would
run for ten years at per cent interest
and would be not less than $500 nor more
than $4,000 to individuals. Issue of United
States twenty-year AZ per cent bonds to
establish a permanent fund OF $4,000, OOO
to cover such loans would be authorized.
This and other changes increased the bills
total from s23, 900 to about $S6,OOO,OOo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
North Platte Fans
Turn Down State
League Proposal

NORTH PLATTE, Neb,. Feb. 26.--(spe-
cial Telegram state league base
ball franchise proposition was turned
down at meeting OF fans held here last
night all present being In favor OF in
dependent base ball
II was estimated that $3.50 would be
needed 20 put n league team through the
season, with $500 to start. At least SIS
extra for each game would also be nSces-
sary because OF mileage.
A strong independent team will be put
in the field next season with a few hired
players OF known ability. The board of
directors chosen is o. L. Elder II. c.
Langford and Homer Musselman. o. II.
Robinson was elected business manager
and j. ]. Gettman, former league player
rs field manager. Grimm, Artley. Dame
and Holiday viii be secured for the team
II possible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Secretaries Lose
To the Lawyers

by defeating the Young Mems Chris
tian association secretaries for the sec
ond time this season the Creighton Law
basket ball team advanced a few pegs
in the Commercial league standing and
is now tied for second place with the
Council Bluffs Cubs.
In the first half the lawyers romped
completely away from the gym men.
scoring Is points TO 4. the secretaries get
tlngs but one field basket during this
period In the next period. however. the
secretaries showed considerable improve
ment, and II Is probable that only the
final whistle OF the timekeeper saved the
day for the barristers. Leske and Swan
did the best work for the secretaries.
while Reel, though sprsininE his ankle
early In the game. led the lawyers with
six field goals. The final score was "a 10
p. The lineup:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
BELGTANS MAKE PROGRESS
French War office Tells of Slight
Gains by King Albert's
Army.
BRITISH REPULsE AN ATTACK

PARIS. Feb 2e-CVia Iondon)-The
war office gave out the following state
ment this afternoon.
THE Belgian army has retaken small
portion of the trenches which It had lost
temporary.
The British army repulsed In Belgium
n German attack and also gained lo
metres on Ia Bassee road.
German artillery displayed consider
nble activity in the Aisne valley. Our
batteries reduced it to silence in the
afternoon
Progress In Champagne.
ON Champagne our progress continues.
We won some ground in the woods north
west OF Perthcs and north of Mesnil-Les-
Hurlus. The engagement continues in
the valley of the Mouse. At Jumelles-
Dorns We destroyed some machine gun
shelters and wrecked the trenches OF
the enemy.
I'VE made fresh progress in Bots Brule
in the forest OF Apremont The Germans
were driven from several communication
passages between trenches. They were
subjected to heavy losses, abandoning on
the field various Announcements and
weapons"
Fighting Near Verdun.
Military activities in the vicinity OF
Verdun in the month OF February are
described In an official recital given out
in Parts tonight which reads as follows:
The investment of Verdun always has
been one OF the objects OF the German
general staff, and the measures they
have taken to this end have been both
costly and useless. The German often
sive movement to the southeast OF the
entrenched camp OF the Mouse vas
checked at ST Mihiel and the enemy
could not advance against the eastern
defenses OF this locality
Along the heights OF the Mouse the
line OF battle has remained unchanged
for several months. When the Germans
moved forward they we're successful in
gaining a foothold northeast OF st Mi
hiel They occupied Vlgneulles and Hat
tonchatel and the forest of Montague.
Farther to the north. however. they could
not maintain their former gains, and later
French troops occupied the northern ex-
tTemity of the heights of the MeuSe.
AT the village of DesRparges in a val
ley OF the Mouse the enemy had taken a
strong position. but we were successful
IN driving them from II in spite of their
fierce defense"
/ Continuing the recital says that the
attacks on DesapaTges were begun by
sapping operations. This was followed
| by the explosion OF mines and the ex-
cavations thus made were used by the
French soldiers as points OF protection
while they waited for the artillery Il
open the way. The fighting was marked
I by hand-to-hand engagements OF great
violence. In one trench along the Ger
mans left 800 dead. survivors to the num-
Der OF twenty-five surrendered. Attacks
! and counter attacks on these positions
continued with rapidity.
The fighting finally came to an end
February 81 with victory for the French
The losses Of the enemy are estimated
at 1900 men, being one-half OF their tota
strength engaged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Sixty American
Artists in Paris
Denied Passports

PARIS. Feb. $.-Sixty-f0ur applications
for passports for American artists living
In Paris have been refused BY the Amer
lean embassy in Conformity with instruc-
lions recently received from the State
department az Washington. requiring the
presentation OF birth certificates. The
American Art association OF Parts has
forwarded TO Washington protest
AGAINST the enforcement OF regulations
which, IL Is said, make Il impossible for
American citizens abroad 10 enjoy the
protection OF their government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Germany Restricts
Use of Automobiles
to Save Gasoline

BERLIN. Feb. 26-(Via London,)-Th
Bundesrath has adopted measure by
which the number OF automobiles in Ger
many not being used for military pur-
poses win be reduced by about one-half.
The purpose OF this is to save In the con-
sumption OF gasoline and lubrieating oils
and rubber.
The order issued provides that all auto
mobiles. beginning March 10. must have
new licenses. These will be issued only
upon proof of public necessity. The
Bundesrath declares
This future limitation has particu-
larly the purpose OF eliminating all auto
mobiles serving purposes OF pleasure or
sport"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Beatrice Raises
Funds for Base Ball
Club and Grounds

BEATRICE, Neb.. Feb. s6.-(speoiaD-
In less than two hours Thursday the
directors Of the Beatrice Base Ball as
ISOLATION raised approximately $500 to
he expended for the national sport in this
city this year.
The sum OF about $500 will be pledged
by Beatrice fans and part OF this sum
will be used for improving the park.
There will be many new faces In the
Beatrice lineup this season.
Manager Fillman expects TO reach
Beatrice in few days and will remain
until the close OF the season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Gar Takes Steps
To Cut Middlemen's
Profit from Food

PETRoGRAD. Feb. &.-CVia I.ondon)-
ln'view Of the growing prices OF all COM
modities. especially food and fuel. the
Petrograd government has suppressed the
operations OF middlemen so that hence
forth commodities will move directly from
the producer To the consumer. The pen
atty for the infringement OF these regu-
lations Is three months Imprisonment and
heavy fine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
ProvIsiona of Amendment.
Austrians Defeated
by Montenegrins

PARIS, Fen. IA Montenegro coll
umn, operating in Bosnia, was attacked
by a superior Austrian force,
says a Cettinje dispatch to the Havas
agency. After a violent action on the
banks of the Drina, which lasted several
hours, the Austrians are reported to have
been repulsed with considerable losses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27

Sluggish bowels and torpid liver usually
o together and Il does not take long for
constipation TO produce a bad condition.
a feeling OF languor or lazxlness-ths
blues" headaches. paipitation or other
naiady. Indeed. when In this condition
the system invites more serious illness
and IL not able TO throw off disease. Foley
Cathartie Tablets are wholesome laxa-
tive and cleansing eathartic They act
without inconvenience. griping or sicksn-
ing. Sold BY all dealers everywhsrs.-Ad-
SsTtisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-27
Three of Crew of
Carib Are Lost

BERLIN Cvis London. Feb. 26-rhree
members OF the crew OF the American
steamer Garth lost their lives when their
ship was sunk Tuesday in the North
rae probably by a mine. Il has been
learned that the Garth went down of
Borkum Island at the mouth of the
Ems river and not near HelgOlsnd. as
was presumed from the first announce
ment,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-05-25
TO CALIFORNIA OVER TRAIL
OF THE OLYMPIAN."
SCENERY AND SERVICE ALL THE WAY

| This year offers the greatest travel op-
portunlties that Americans have ever
had. Unusually low fares West make it
possible for one to travel farther and see
more wonderful sights than ever before
for the same money
In planning your western trip, do not
try to save as much money as you can
but try and see as much Of the wonders
of the Great West as possible for mod
crate outlay.
| The North Coast route of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway affords
scenery in greater volume than via any
other route. This is because it pierces
through the heart of three great noun
tain ranges-the mighty Rockies, the
| fOrested Bitter Roots, the snow capped
Cascades. Gigantic feats of engineer
| ing have been necessary to do this, and
the result is truly delightful.
The route is called "The Trail of the
| Olympian," because one of the premier
trains of the WOrld-"THE OLYMPIAE"
| lS OpbIdbtu OftI III. 1lllS Is all all Sb6pl
train, company-owned and manned by
company employees. A journey Oh "THE
OLYMPIAN" is indeed an event. the
charm of which you will always remem-
ber-unchanging service and constantly
changing scenes.
From Seattle and Tacoma you journey
south to California over the picturesque
"Rainer-Shasta" route.
After visiting the Expositions, you can
return home direct from either Los An
geles or San Francisco, without change
Of cars. on the steel-equipped PACIFIC
LIMITED"
Stop-overs are available wherever de-
sired, and side trips can be made through
Yellowstone Park, Rainier National Park
and in Colorado.
| For time of trains, fares, illustrated
| literature and other information, apply
to Local Ticket Agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee 81 st. Paul Railway y.-Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-05-25
new COM 'ERCIAL
LINK ESTABLISHED
Opportunities for American Trade
With Russia Improving. Says
American Exp. Official.

That the present situation promises
well for closer relation between manu-
facturers in the United States and the
Russian Empire, is indicated today by
George c. Taylor, president of the Am
erican Express Co. in announcing the
extension of the companv's activities TO
that country by the appointment af Ed
ward +. Wales. Smith, for many years
traffic agent for the express company at
Paris, France, as commercial agent at
Petrogard.
"Our present step in this important
field" said Mr.. Taylor, lis taken after
full conference with the Honorable C. j.
Medzikhovsky, commercial attache of
the Imperial Russian Embassy in the
United States. Our plans not only have
his cordial approval, but are distinctly
in harmony with his earnest desire TO
stimulate the interchange of traffic be-
tween the United States and Russia by
improving conditions under which such
transactions are handled
ALREADY the undercurreEts of trade
point 20 new and we'll defined connec-
tions between the commercial interests
of Russia and our own country and in
view of the cordial feelings which have
always existed between the two govern
ments, the time seems eXpedient for
progressive action on our part.
"To furnish the mutual enterprises al
ready existing and to reinforce the ac-
tivlties of our representatives at Petro-
gard we are sending A. C. Spencer of
our export freight department, New
York City, to Russia on May % with in
structions to visit Petrogard, Libau,
Riga, Moscow, Archangel, and other
Russian cities for the purpose of placing
Russian importers in touch with Am
eriaan suppliers and to put in opera
t1On arrangements that will simplify
the methods now employed in shipping
between the respective countries"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-05-25
County Board Committees.

Following are the committees appoint
ed by j. +. Prentiss, chairman of the
County Board of Supervisors:
Equalization = Edwards, Hoyt, Dent,
Kerschensteiner, DeMerit Bornschein,
Van Lone, KIausch, Marsden,
Sheriff's Accounts -Maurer, Bittner,
Sievert.
Justices, Constables' and Marshals'
Accounts Wood, Hix, Murphy.
Miscellaneous = Shannon, m b ,
Mitchell.
Petitions and Memorials : Knlck,
Yaeck, Lehmpohl
Settle with County Officers
Lehmpohl, Jones'
Illegal Assessments Xix, Sievert,
Smith.
County Buildings-Puerner, Hunter.
Krueger.
Caswell, Woltemate.
Highways, Bridges and Drains-Porter,
Stiles, Piper.
Settle with Asylum Trustees and
County Treasurer - FoOte, Bienfang.
Neumann.
Settle with Superintendent of Poor
and Soldiers Relief Commission
Bridges, Stacey, Gallup.
Compare County Orders -Woelffer,
Yaeck, Kroll.
Ways and Neutrality-suspicious.
FOOte, Porter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-05-25
Mt. Pleasant.

Misses May and Ada McCaig returned
to their home in GAINESVILLE after spend
ing week at the home of their uncle,
Walter Teich.
Mrs. Louise Heitz and daughter Ella,
returned to their home in WatertOwn,
Wednesday, after spending couple of
weeks with Edward HeitZ and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ziemann entertain
ed number of relatives and friends at
their home Sunday.
Mrs. Edward Killian and children OF
Milwaukee, are spending the week with
relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Vim. Drought were yisi-
tors Saturday with Richard Drought and
family.
Mesdames Henry Schultz, George BOr-
chardt and Alfred BussewitZ of Reese
vile visited relatives in this vicinity
Sunday.
Miss Estelle Heitz closed school Tues
day with picnic, after which she re-
turned to her home in Watertown.
Miss Elsie Wegner spent Sunday with
Edward Heitz and family.