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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14


Sobieski Camp No. Is, Woodmen OF the
W orld, has leased new quarters for 1915
at Twenty-sixth and Walnut streets.
known as Metz Polish hal. Dedication
ceremonies are now being arranged for
by John Kowalewski, the deputy and
clerk OF the camp. The ceremonies VIII
consist Of family gathering at which
speeches will be made by prominent mem
beers. followed by an old-fashioned dance.
1t promises to be a red letter day in the
history of this prosperous camp.
The dance given by Fraser Camp No.
49e on Friday evening was largely at
tended and was a great financial success.
II was given for the purpose OF raising
money to buy paraphernalia for the new
drill team and other incidentals relative
to the organization and equipment of a
new camp.
The preliminary notice sent by the off,
GERS of Commercial Camp No. AS an
nounelng the annual complimentary din
ner to be given at the Rome hotel on
February is at $50 p. m. was received
with enthusiasm. The program contains
the names of prominent members who
win be asked to make short speeches. as
AOiAo"S" hs - ANNNA6t AfdNhtt AAof>Ct 49,
G.. Updike, superintendent Graft. John
r. Cain, jr., John A. Rine, Paul Skinner
and John A. Swanson, The cabaret per-
Torrance and the minstrel show follow
ing the dinner assures sufficient enter
tainment outside Of the oratorical fea-
lures to justify a large attendance. The
musical feature of the program was as
sured when 1t was announced that the
Heavenly Choir" under the supervision
of Frank b. Johnson, president of the
Omaha Printing company, would be pres
ent.
German-American Camp No. 10l, through
its clerk, Henry Jensen, and Consul Com
msnder NJ. Leis, is promising big things
for its regular meeting on March l. The
annual roundup OF new members occurs
at about this time Of the year, and IL
one is to Judge Of the success of this
meeting by what was done last year one
can expect an increase in the member
ship of this camp Of more than fifty.
Druid Camp No. "a Is increasing its
membership so rapidly that It Is feared
than an addition will be necessary TO its
future home, now nearing completion,
before its official dedication, which will
take place during the spring months
Great credit is given Edward 1. Foster.
its clerk, for the enthusiastic spirit for
woodcraft which has permeated his en-
tire membership. which seems to be in
terested in making Druid camp rank as
one of the leading and progressive camps
of this district.
Members of Marconi camp No. AL
Woodmen OF the World, and OF Jolanda
grove No. 1Ss. Woodmen Circle will give
musical entertainment and dance Sat
urday evening in Columbia hall. Twenty
second and Pierce streets. These lodges
are composed Of italian men and women
residing in the vicinity of the hail. and
the social activities of these organizations
are enjoyed by many In this neighbor-
hood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
nirh r..t for nntterfnt.

sTAPLEToN. Neb, Feb. 12-(spsciai.)
ID. J. DAWSON one OF the local resi-
dents OF this city had the milk from his
Jersey COW tested and found SO per cent
butter fat Of milk. This was the result
Of friendly controversy among hiE
neighbors who also have COWS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

iginally placed with a Canadian manu-
facturer but he could not make prompt
delivery. and a part OF It was passed on
10 Pittsburgh. The value OF the CON
tract was given as a,oOO,cco II was
stated that considerable tonnage OF
what Is known as projectlc steel was
placed here during the week
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
woodmen Circle.

All members of Welcome grove Wood
men Circle are requested to be present
Wednesday evening as the officers OF
Druid camp and their wives will be our
guests. Old-fashioned dances and a SPELL
ing bee will be the program for the even
ing. The drill team is now perfected and
a big class will soon be initiated.
The Florence grove and the Woodmen
Of the World will give a box social Mon
day night. All members of Both orders
are requested to be present with a box
fun Of good things to eat
The Deer Park grove is making rapid
progress and soon will have large class
TO Initiate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
KUGEL ISSUES BOOKLET
OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES

Superintendent a. c. Kugel Of the po-
lice department has received large sup
ply Of booklets containing the ordinances
relating to all vehicle traffic on the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

non't Let Your Cold Get Worse.
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will cure your
cough and give you resttul sleep. Good
for children. Only sc. All druggists -
Advertisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Grand Army of the Republic.

The Grand Army posts of this city will
hold memorial exercises at Grand Army
Memorial hall February 16 at O'Clock
p. m. in honor of Past COMMANDMENT
chief Thaddius S. Clarkson and Past De-
partment Commander John A. Demster.
Orations will be delivered by Judge Lee
Estelle and Colonel T. ]. Majors. The
Presbyterian Theological Seminary quar-
tet and Mrs. Sturdevant will furnish the
music The Grand Army and its allied
organization and civil war veterans are
invited
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
BRlToNS WILL BUY
SHELLS IN PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH. "a, reb. Is .-The PITTS
burgh Foreign Trade commission today
asked local manufacturers for prices on
LOooO0 drop forge shells for use OF the
British artillery. A large order was or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

TIE Knights and Ladies OF Security.
Omaha council No. AIS, will give grand
masquerade ball, on Thursday evening.
February IS. at the Swedish auditorium,
sixteenth and Chicago streets. Prizes viii
be awarded for the best costumes worn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

booklets may be had upon application at
Mr.. Kugers office In the city hall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
KnIehts Of Pythins.


Nebraska lodge. No. l. knights OF
Pythias, conferred the rank Of page on
a class OF candidates last Wednesday
night and will work in the rank OF es-
quire at the meeting on Wednesday night
Of this week. IL was decided by a ris-
Ing vote that the rank OF knlght will be
conferred on the evening OF February
"a, when the district meeting will be held.
The district deputy. T. Boyd Dysart. says
he Will have something special on the
program for that evening. A number of
visitors from Council Bluffs we're prev-
ent Wednesday night and took part in
the proceedings Of the lodge. part of
which was cider and doughnuts after
the rank had been conferred on the can
didates.
On Friday evening an adjourned bust
ness session OF the Nebraska Veteran
Pythisn association was held. and sew
eral new members were admitted. All
plans are made for the banquet to be
held at the Hotel Loyal on next Friday
evening. the Pythian anniversary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Independent order a, oaa F,IIo,r,

independent Order of Odd Fellows.
omaha lodge. No. 2, will have work in
the second degree next Friday night
Sam Overgaard OF Dannebrog lodge
No. as, died last Friday evening and the
funeral will be held from eOS Fourth ave-
nue. next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
Triangle encampment, No. 20 will have
degree work next wednesday evening.
Dannebrog lodge. No. ZIG. will have four
candidates for the second degree next
Friday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Wondmen CIrcle.

Benson circle will hold it's next social
meeting Wednesday with Mrs. Chris Lyck.
Cards and refreshments win occupy the
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
AIondamins 40 Dance,

Mondamin lodge No. IL Fraternal Aid
Union. is giving a mask ball Tuesday
evening at Nineteenth and Farnam, with
six prizes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Ancient order of United WOrkmen.
A masquerade ball will be given by
officers Of Washington lodge. No. q, De-
gre of Honor next Tuesday evening at
Ancient Order United workmen temple.
Elaborate plans have been made for the
affair and a handsome list of eight prizes
has been hung up. a nominal charge of
% cents will be made for each person.
All attending are assured OF very pleas
ant evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
ECHOES OF THE ANTE-ROOM
A. 0. U. W. Central Committee and
American Lodge No. 299 Will
Hold Joint Meeting.
MACCABEEs ELECT DELEGATES

Patten lodge No, 17s will hold valen-
tine stag card party on Monday, Feb
ruary 10,
Union Pacific No. II will hold a big
meeting to initiate candidates. A good
time Is assured.
The Ancient Order Of United workmen
Central committee viii hold a big Joint
meeting with America lodge No. 2Ss at
Seventeenth and Vinton Wednesday ].
w. Metcalfe will be the speaker Of the
evening. his subject being River Navi-
CATION"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
GaFfIeId CIrcIe.

Garfield circle, Ladies OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic. viii meet in open
session at Memorial hall Thursday even
ing, February IS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Maccabees TO Have Convention.
Omaha tent No. 70. Maccabees, is plan
ming something interesting in the way OF
an entertainment for the near future.
The tent elected as representative to the
state convention Thomas L. Germ; al
ternate. Al ssmuelson. The convention
will be held in Omaha April and Q.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

announcement reads because Wen send
you home at II o'clock"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14


Monday at sac n Yard.
THERE something so &
az this price they Will
and voles, plain with borders, white, ~
and ivory. Regular price OH
special Tor Monday at yard -
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
COAL RAILROADS WIN
ANTITRUST LAWSUIT
Court Refuses to Divorce Gen.
trail Railway From Subsi-
diary Corporations.

PHILADELPHIA, July 4--The United
states court for the Eastern district Of
Pennsylvania has decided today that
the Reading group or corporations, the
Central Railroad Company, OF New Jer-
sey, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company. and subsidiary and allied
companies, are not leagued together
In an unlawful combination and there
fore do not unduly restrain commerce
in the production, sale or transporta-
ton Of anthracite coal
The Federal government, which
brought the suit nearly two years ago.
to dismember the alleged combination
into separate units and to nullify GER
tain agreements and leases, wins a
point IN that the court suggested that
the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Com
pany be divorced from the Jersey Cen
trail Railroad.
AS the subject of this particular sep
aration was not argued In the trial OF
the case, the court suggested II for the
consideration of counsel when the scope
Of the decree comes to be determined.
The Reading ownership of the Jersey
Central Railroad is not disturbed.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
MODIFIED SEAMEN'S
. ACT IS ADVOCATED
Department Of Commerce Ad-
vised Two Pacific Lines viii
Give Up American Registry.

Notifications of the La Toilette sea-
mems act to prevent the threatened
withdrawal of ships from American
registry will be urged at the next ses-
sion of Congress by the Department of
Commerce. officials of that department
indicate.
The department has been advised that
the Robert Dollar line and the Pacific
NJ &tH"~~"hip Company line will give
~ Amer registry before the bill be-
comes D5r. tive. Both lines object to
Tho or. 's., of the law requiring that
= 2or the crews must be able to
SEacera' he command of officers.
Jn.7 as the Pacific steamships
employ Chinese seamen. the owners of
clare they could not employ American
or English crews and compete with
other lines. No withdrawal Of Atlantic
ocean lines from the American flag Is
expected BY the department, as tie ele-
ment of Chinese competition does not
enter there.
The opinion of Attorney General Greg
ory Interpreting the seamen's act Is en-
pected to 20 to the President this week.
President Wilson submitted the matter
to tho Attorney General after Solicitor
Thurman. of the Department of Com
merce. held that the law applied only to
the United States. Russia. Italy, and
Greece. and that other maritime nations
with which American ships came into
competition were exempt because their
laws approximated those of the United
States.
view. Department of Commerce. Of.
fcials point out. IL would be apparent
that there would be discrimination
against American ship owners
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Collegiate Club Plans
Excursion on August IL

An excursion to Marshall Hall. Au-
sustl2. is being planned by the Col
legiate Club.
The club also has arranged for a
series OF weekly Ladies' Nights to
be held on Wednesday evenings
throughout the summer. The COM
mittec I'm charge. selig c.. Brez. Dr.
jacques Spiegelblatt and William
Hazen, made a9nouncement to this
effect following tho reception tend
cred the Collegiate Club Players on
the clubhouse lawn Friday night,
when 200 guests called to congratu-
late them on their recent production
at the playhouse.
In the receiving line were Miss
Nellyo Cohen. Maurice Shefferman.
MISS Elsie schwartz. J. F.ldman,
Miss Ruth. Schwartz. Sol. s. Clueck.
John ltuppa, y. Wiener, general
manager, and Edward M. Schwartz.
who made the presentations.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Alexander Grant Leaves
US. Service for Railway

Alexander Grant. superintendent OF
the third division Of the railway mail
service in Washington, has resigned
from the Postoffce Department after
thirty years Of service to become super
intendent Of mail transportation Of the
Southern railway.
Mr.. Grant has served in many capac-
tiles In the railway mail service, having
been superintendent and assistant su-
perintendent, besides serving In many
districts. He Is thoroughly familiar
with all Of the problems of mail trans
portation, and In accepting his resig-
nation, Postmaster Central Burleson
expressed his regret, and appreciation
Of Mr.. Grants service to the Govern
ment.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
RETA|L MERCHANTS
REPORT PROGRESS
Credit information Bureau Has
Over $4,000 Names-Num.
ber Increased Monthly.

Progress OF a marked degree in many
Of the departments of the organization
is shown In the June monthly report OF
the Retail Merchants Association.
The report calls attention to the fact
that after about a years work, the as
has over 5000 names in the credit de-
partment. and these are being added
TO at the rate of from 1000 to 1000 every
month. II Is expected that through the
activities Of the credit mems section,
which holds bi-monthly luncheon meet
inss at the Raleigh, this average will
be geratly increased. =
President r. P. Andrews has issued a
call for the quarterly meeting of the
association to be held at the Raleigh July
20. Committees representing home trade
and Buy In and Boost for Washing
ton movement will make reports at
this meeting. Every element of business
In washington will be represented.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
THAW CALLS LAWYER
WHO SUED HIM CRAZY
Service of Judgment for $50 for
Legal Opinion Excites
Prisoner.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Another lawyer
got after Harry Thaw yesterday for
money for legal services. William
Riley, a Westchester attorney, who re-
Gently got Judgment against Thaw for
$50, had deputy sheriff serve Thaw
with the papers in the Ludlow street
Jail.
Thaw had just got outdoors to plsy
handball. THE deputy who served him
says he appeared excited and pale. As
he took the papers Thaw exclaimed
Why, the fellows crazy"'
Attached to the papers was copy
of a letter written by Thaw in August,
1914. according to Mr.. Riley. This was
addressed to Riley and read:
MY dear sir-Thomas Carmody, at
torney general of NeE York. saw fit to
make public ir statement to the
press June IL, 1914 almost two months
habeas corpus case, the following ac-
cusation rejecting on the decision: he
is at liberty because his money has
triumphed thus fer over law There
fore take the liberty Of annexinG
herewith a complete copy of Judge
Aldrich's opinion dndex) in order that
YOU YOU as na,l a Lawyer. rs may decide for your
cusation against the court Is justified.
shall appreciate any opinion you care
to express. Yours very truly,
HARRY K. THAW."
Lawyer Riley says he looked upon the
letter as a sort. of retainer. He pre-
pared. an opinion adverse to Carmody
and sent Thaw a bill for $50 No money
was forthcoming so he sued and got
judgment at White Plains.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
LOcusts Predict Peace,
"P," Not ."W," on Wings

SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 4.-That war
fare is to give way to peace Is the
message the locust brings.
Each year. according to students of
entomology, scores of, whom are ar
irving daily at the Ohio State Univer-
sity's summer laboratory on the Cedar
Point peninsula. the locust bears a
forecast on It's wings.
Two years ago the prediction Of war
was based upon the letter wv"
Beginners among the students at the
laboratory scoffed ct the idea that a
mere bug could advise in advance of
warfare, and merriment was quietly in
dulged in at the expense Of those who
gravely shook their heads as they con-
tended to the contrary.
The wings of the 1914 locust were
marked with w"
Laboratory students this year, their
interest aroused by experience. awaited
the coming of the first 1915 locust. The
1915 locust came. 1t was captured and
examined. On it's wings the letter
p standing for peace" was clearly
outlined.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Ladies' Night Thursday
At National Press Club

Next Thursday night will be ladies'
night at the National Press Club, and a
symposium Of music will be given on
the roof garden.
The feature will be a double sextet
Of some Of Washington's best known
vocalists. and the numbers include the
sextet from "Lucia.i the quartet from
'Higoletto. the male octet. the RE-
cesstonal, and number of trios.
duets. and solos, in light and classic
airs.
The double sextet is composed OF Mrs,
NJ sherrier Bowie and Miss Mabel Rob
erts, sopranos; Mrs. Anna Brett Sunny
r. M. Bowie and d. B. Angevine. first
tenors; Earl Carbaugh and Newton
Hammer. baritones: Charles Moore and
Edwin Callow. bassos. Donald Freeze
and George Wilson. accompa nists.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
K P. Andrews Celebrates
Birthday in Menosha, Wis

X. p. Andrews. president Of the Re-
tail Merchants Association Is in Mem
osha, Wis. where he is today .celebrat-
Ing his birthday anniversary In con-
junction with that Of George A.
whiting. Of Menosha. one OF the Oldest
paper manufacturers in the United
states. ...t 81. ...
Mr.. Andrews was accompanied on the
trip by South Trimble, clerk of the
House and Jerry South, chief clerk.
Ten Gays will be passed In fishing in
the lakes of the Badger State. Mr.. An
drews will return to Washington about
July l5 "
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
COWBOY V|RTU0S0
'ROUSES UP Y. N. c. A,
"Happened In to Kansas City
and Hits Piano Until Tears
Come to Audience. ..

KANSAS CITY, July 4--The rollick-
ing chorus Of 'Tiperary' melted miracu-
lously into the plaintive tones Of the
'Miserere' as a group of more than
twenty men stood about the piano in
the Y. NJ. C. A. building and watched
a pair Of gnarled hands pass over the
keys with sure touch. snatches from
ragtime and the swing OF the old West
ern dance hall.
A high-heeled boot kept time to the
flying fingers; two big shoulders rolled
from side to side beneath a faded red
flannel shirt. and a wide brimmed, lea
ther banded sombrero bobbed upward
and downward as the wearer charmed
melodies from the instrument. A kindly
face, OF which a big mustache was the
striking feature. was the final touch
of the incongruity In the players make
up.
The man. nearing sixty, was intro
duced as Dad" Frazier. He walked
walked, bystanders were told, from
Olathe since morning. He was very
tired and sank into chair without
speaking to any one. Presently he
got up and went over to the piano.
building, who had taken an interest
in the picturesque costume rather than
in the wearer, moved closer for an
other view.
For hours the man played without
firing. Asked where he had learned
his music. he replied: 'On ranch IN
Arizona
E. Oakes Brown. a guest at the Y.
NJ. c. A., said that he had known Fra
zier as William Francis Frazier
about the musical circles of Boston
and New York. He said Frazier at one
time was widely known pianist. lie
spent ten years in Arizona and Texas.
according to Brown. punching cattle
near Plainfield, Tex. and for the IA
nous ranch Of Mrs. Kingsley. at Kings
leyville, Tex. :
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Receiver Is Named for
Des Moines Railway Co,

DES MONIES. Iowa July 4--Federal
Judge Wade named f. G. Schmidt re-
ceiver for the Des Mones City Railway
Company today because the company
defaulted in payment OF interest on over
81 0O0. 900 bonds. Schmidt is the present
manager Of the company. and the action
will stop the enforcement Of State laws
ordering the company to remove its
tracks.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Fair and Carnival Begins
At Libby Park Tomorrow

Libby Park. Illinois avenue and Up
shur streets. Petworth. will be the
scere OF monster country fair and
carnival. beginning tomorrow aud
continuing July s and 7. Three night
performances will be given, with n
matinee tomorrow afternoon.
Local talent. which includes men
from st. Stephens Episcopal Church.
will carry out a program of circus
stunts. Lemonade. peanuts. popcorn.
and all the other accessories Of big
show will be on hand. w. c. O'Neal Is
in charge of the carnival. The pro-
ceeds will be used toward fitting the
new Methodist Church Of Petworth
with recreational features.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
u. S. to Teach Prisoners.

To equip prisoners at the military
disciplinary barracks at Alcatraz Is
land Sc that they may earn a living
after serving their terms. the War De-
partment has adopted a system of voca-
tional training. Twenty-four trades will
be taught the men.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
Burleson Denies He Will
JgP> Seat in the Senate
:er General Burleson a

!. So. :er General Burleson an
.,..,oa hat he will not resign from
.h, CaS.r It to enter the Senatorial con-
--EL i. Z xas. He says he will remain
at his desk until the end OF the Admin
stration. Latest advfces reaching Wash
ington from Texas state that Senator
Culberson has regained his health ano
may be a candidate for reelection.
There are seven candidates already In
the field, including Congressman Robert
L. Henry.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
OFFICE
OPEN
MONDAY
Muskogee, Okla, July 2, 1915.

O o production
in
of
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
OFFICE
OPEN
MONDAY
b 26a ou 48 nj

gusher lease
and hold
oOObare we'll is
probably
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM

WESTERN
ou 2,
Oklahoma Company Union Bldg, washn,
oil o good
drilling
flowing good Well Gihspie increasing its production
M M.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04

Flowers For All Occasions.
Whenever you want choice flowers you
can get the best at Guides, 1914 F.
Advt
The Washington times., 1915-07-04
LOCAL MENTION.

Consultation and Estimates Fur
nished without cost. Dr. Vaughan's
Dental Office. 3o7 7th st ". w.
Chas Chaplin. Daily. Virginia, sos 0 st
Phone Main $3.50
Times.
The Washington times., 1915-07-04

money in bringing about the present splendid condition
The companys shares all common stock.
The officers and directors cannot make money for her
money for every shareholder.