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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
GERMANY CHARGED
WITH VIOLATION OF
THE HAGUE RULES
Belgian Committee Making Investi-
cations Alleges that Civilians
Are Forced TO Work in
the Arsenals.
MANY INSTANCES ARE CITED
Wage Attractive, but if Positions
Not Accepted, Men Forced
to Toll.
SUPPRESS ALL INsURRECTIoNs

PARIS. Aug. "a report OF the
Belgian committee investigating
violations Of international law, is
sued here today by the Belgian lega-
tion, is devoted to instances OF al
legged violations by Germans Of
Article 50 of the fourth Hague con-
vention. governing the laws and Gus
toms of land warfare.
Examples cited cover alleged German
attempts;
First. by offering wages as high as 20
marks (Rbout - day aud finally by
force, to compel Rclgians civilians 90
work In areenals, on railways used for
military purposes and In wire factories.
The report gives details OF alleged
violations at Luttre, Mallnes and Sweved-
hem quotes the text OF an order asserted
to have been signed by Lieutenant Cen
eral Count Won westarf. the German COM
mander at Client, dated In that city,
Jun 10. in pa Us follows.
THE attitude OF certain factories which
under the pretext OF patriotsm, rcly'rg
on The Hague con tention, refuse 10 work
for the German nrmg. proves that amcng
the population there Is an inclination TO
raise difficulties for she administration of
the Germany army. In ,his connection
inform you that | will suppress such
maneuvers by all means IN my power"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Pittsburgh Priest
Refuses a Fortune
of Twelve Millions

PITTSBURGH. Aug. s.-Believing his
advanced age and an occasional attack
OF rheumatism would preclude judicious
handling Of great wealth. Father William
Graham. pastor OF st. Patrick's Roman
Catholic church, has declined to accept
a fortune OF from tl2.O0O.0OO to $1,000 900
left him recently through the death of
relatives In Sidney. Australia. and Bolivia,
South America.
Il have no desire to add to my burdens
q lot OF wealth that would bring me no
satisfaction" said Father Graham. Il
am by no means wealthy. but I have
enough worldly goods for my physical
needs, and besides I am nearly 90 years
old and often afflicted with rheumatism.
Why should an old man like me choose
to spend the rest OF his days on earth
under the weight OF so much money. Give
It TO my poor relatives who need It."
Father Graham had before him today
communications from attorneys In both
places. asking for directions as TO the
management OF the estates. He replied
that he did not want the money and
directed them 10 get into communities
tion with the heirs next in line.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Mayor Mitchell to
Dig Trenches and
Drill for a Month

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Mayor Mitchell
win be one Of the volunteer recruits COM
posing the camp Of ], 800 business and pro
fesslonsl men which begins a months
training under United States army Of
fleers at Piattsburg. N Y. tomorrow.
In preparation for his services In camp,
the mayor equipped himself with an out
fit OF army clothing. will provide his own
transportation and deposit $40 at camp
TO pay for food ana other necessaries.
For two wekes the mayor expects to dig
trenches. study military hygiene and
march when ordered to do 90.
Philadelphia, Aug. s.-Nearly 100 men
prominent in business and professional
life OF this city, including many well
known athletes. polo players and former
eoilegians. left today for Plattsburg, N.
r.. where they will undergo a four weeks
course OF instruction under regular army
officers. The vanguard OF the local con.
tingent had already left for the camp.
where they will Join more than 1000 other
recruits In undergoing elementary train
ing In military manueyers.
Other Philadeiphians. including George
Wharton Pepper. the vice president OF
the newly organised branch Of the Ma
tional Security league. have arranged 70
so TO the camp directly.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
German Catholics
Meet in st. Paul;
Address by Ireland

ST. PAUL. Aug. s.--Delegates to the
sixteenth annual convention of the Fed
GRAFTON of German-American Catholic so-
cicties, which began a four-dny session
here yesterday, settled down TO the trans
action OF business today after services at
the cathedral.
President Joseph Frey Of New York
led the discussions at the business meet
ing and J. q. Juenemhnn. St. Paul, ma
tonai secretary. submitted his report,
,Archbishop John Bonzano OF Rome
papal deleeate to the United states,
brought greetings 70 the convention from
Pope Benedict. Archbishop ireland OF 81.
Paul praised tho loyalty OF the German
American Catholics TO the Stars and
Stripes. , e..
I'VE love America, we love It's flas."
he continued. but greater than all We
love the freedom of the Star-spansied
Banner, which puts the power Of mon
archy in the hands OF every citizen at
least once a year when he goes to the
polls. We want nothing more than free
dom; we ask no special privileges
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
sMedinh stenmer Sunk
French Troops Take
Towns in Kamerun

PARIS, Aug. s.-Encireling o. operations
by French troops against German forces
in the Kamerun, a German colony In
West Africa. have resulted in further
successes. according to an official state
Tnent issued by the ministry of the col
onies today. The statement says;
"Encircling operations by French forces
in the south and east Kamerun are pro-
eeeding successfully. On July II columns
from the south took Bitam. which the
enemy evacuated during the night. thus
completing the conquest Of that part of
the Congo ceded TO Germany In 1911.
'On July % columns operating In the
east stormed the post OF Moopa, forcing
the enemy TO retire on Mombi, which I'm
turn was captured four days later.
Reconnaissance were Immediately dis
patched against Nganela NyassL
"our troops are displaying great activ-
ity on the Gadji-Beri Bimba front. Gadji.
after a violent combat. was evacuated
by the Germans"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Canada Abolishes
Veto of Women on
Military Service

OTTAWA, Ont. Aug. P.-wife and
mother have had their day In Canada,
so far as forbidding their men folk TO
go TO war is concerned, and that day is
past, according to official announcement
made today by the military department
1t will no longer be possible. as It used
TO be. for a wife to keep her husband
or her sons under IS from enlisting by
Withholding her consent.
In announcing the Withdrawal Of tn
veto privilege, given to women early in
the struggle. the department also served
notice on all Canadians that they could
no longer dodge military service by pay
ing SIS each. Heretofore It has been pos
sible for enlisted men to buy discharges
by paying this sum. The practice Is 10
be discontinued.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Harry K, Thaw in
Omaha Today

Harry X. Thaw Is due in Omaha early
In the morning. according 10 II. ]. Rice.
his private secretary, who has been here
for several days awaiting him.
"Mr. Thaw IL driving his car himself .
said Mr.. Rice. HE will remain in
Omaha one or two days ami viii then
proceed westward. People everywhere
change their opinions OF Thaw for the
better after they meet and talk to him"
WATERLOO, Ia. Aug. s.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Harry X. Thaw left this after
noon for Omaha in a large touring car.
He arrived here Sunday for a visit with
Ex-Governor Bois, a long time friend.
Thawis accompanied by c. H. Wharton
Of Chicago. Attorney Frank X. Johnston
OF New York and p. c. Pendleton OF Con-
cord. N. II. His visit created no sensa-
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
TRACTORS THRESH
JUST FOR A LARK
Horses Are Turned Into Pastures and
Steam and Gasoline Do All the
Work at Fremont.
SHOW IS DOUBLE IN SIZE

Such a whirlwind job of threshing
was never before witnessed in Ne
braska as that in progress yesterday
afternoon at the opening of the big
National Farm Tractor demonstra-
ton in the fields north of Fremont
Threshfng out of the shock, with
out horse in sight anywhere in the
field. That was literally the situa-
tion.
For although threshing by steam and
gasoline power has long been practi e q
in Nebraska, up to this day horses have
always been used to haul hayrack loads
of bundles to the machine.
Not so on this occasion. Tractors. The
city of Fremont is a-swarm with tractors
They swarmed out upon the big field in
the afternoon for the initial parade and
opening of the demonstration. After the
parade dozens of them hooked onto the
wagons and began hauling tons OF bun
dies to the threshing machine that wai
soon almost buried by the quantity OF
grain thus brought to its mouth.
All Hauled by Tractors.
Horses that had been drawing the
threshed grain TO the granaries were
taken away and turned out to pasture
Compact and powerful tractors wheeled
in front of the wagons, backed up, hooked
on. and began to ply rapidly and sm othly
between the separator and the granaries
The tank wagon was hauled by a tractor
The coal wagon was yanked about by q
tractor. Even the lunch wagon was
hauled by tractor.
And then there were tractors to spare
There were tractors. dozens of them
that, with nothing at all to do in the
process of the threshing, just frolicked
about the stubble fields, disporting them-
selves like colts after long confinement
in a close stall.
True, dozens of them threw the hook
into the clevis of the drawbeam of bis
gang plows and rolled over acres and
acres of rich, black Platte bottom soil.
just to show the great crowds what the
tractors can do in the way of plowing
That, of course, is what the principal
demonstration consists OF.
ThreshiRR SIDE Line.
But the threshing activity of the first
day was a sideline. It was kind OF
emergency. 1t showed how versatile the
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
The Day 5 War NeuOs

AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN troops
are striking hard at the retrestinE
lines of the Russians In Poiand'
Berlin today recorded the forcing
of the vistula at Warsaw and the
taking of PraER, on the cast bank
while Austrian reports declare the
Russian armies falling back I'm
the VieprE region have been d.
vfded by telling blows. The Ger
mans continue 10 advance east
ward from PraEn.
RUSSIANS ALSO are being hard
pushed by Field Marshal Won
afaekensen'n armies to the south,
the statement adds. Capture of
numerous prisoners is reported
from the various fronts.
MILITARY OBSERVERS I'm London
express the opinion that entraD-
ping attempts will fail, EathsrtnR
from the official reports insica-
ttOns that the Russians may now
be expected 60 reach their new Iine
safely.
GERMAN ATTACKS along the west
ern front on the allied positions
are continuing with apparently I'm
creased Intensity, but without sue-
cess, according co the Paris state
mena. One of the assaults re-
corded occurred north of sOucheH,
another in NeuviIIe-st. Vaast sec
tor, a third in the ArGonne, near
the road from Viennne-Le-Cha-
teau TO BinArviIIe, and n fourth I'm
the vOsges, where n position ON
the LinEe was assailed.
FRENCH MINISTRY of the colonies
reports further successes by
French troops in the German col
OnY of the Kamerun, West Africa.
The conquest of that part of the
Congo ceded 10 Germany in 1911
has been completed, the statement
says, and further tnFOAds are be-
ing made on GermRn-held terri
tory.
OFFICIAL REPORTS from Rome
recount activity by Italian noun
tain troops, resulting I'm gains. In
CadOra the Austrians have been
forced back Rs far as the south
slopes of BurEstaII, I'm the valley
of sexten, the statement declares,
while counter attacks by the Aus
trianS on the CarsO plateau are
characterized as "weak and easily
repuIsed." The Austrian OffOeiaI
report declares all Italian at
tempts 20 advance were repuIsed.
BECAUSE OF THE possible effect
upon the political situation In the
Balkans Increasing attention a. be-
tRE attracted by the fighting In
the DardanelIes, where there have
been recent pronounced activities.
COnstAntinOpIe reports determined
treneh fighting and claims the
latest clash resulted favOrabIy 20
the Turks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10

preliminary estimates.
Details OF each crop other than total
production. as announced by the depart.
ment follow:
Winter wheat--Preliminar estimates
show the acre yield as 1874 bushels. com
pared with 10 last year. and 1875. the five-
year average.
Spring Wheat-Condition 9S4 per cent
of normal. compared with 0s.s last
month, I55 last year, and 7s.9. the ten
year average. Indicated acre yield, Is
bushels compared with lis last year and
lS.s the ls0e-l3 average.
AL Wheat-lndicated acre Yield, l6.s
bushels, compared with 1876 last year, ana
lL7. the l9os-1S average.
Corn-Condition, 1876 per cent OF q nor
mai. compared with s1.2 last month. 7Ls
last year and 500 the ten-year average.
Indicated acre yield. 26.7 bushels, COM
pared with 25.s last year and sj.9 the
lsO9-l3 average
oatc-Condition, 9l.s per cent of a nor
NAL, compared with s3.S last month, 7s4
last year and sO.2. the ten-year average.
Indicated acre yield, s9.s bushels, com
pared with 2s.7 last year and sos. the
lSOs-ls average. oats remaining on farms
August 1, was b5.eO7 900 bushels. compared
with e2.l67 900 last year, and 5e,n7,Ooo the
1so9-ls average.
Barley Above Average.
Bariey-condition s3s per cent OF q
normal. compared with sl1 last month,
S5.3 last year and s1.s the ten-year av-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
SUBMARINE SINKS
TURKISH WARSHIF
Former German Battleship Kurfurst
Friedrich Wilhelm Destroyed
by Entente Craft.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY oTToMANs

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 9.-The
Turkish battleship Kheyr-Ed-Din
Barbarossa of $500 tons displace-
'ment, formerly the German warship
tKuFfurst Friedrich wilhelm, has
been sunk by a submarine of the en-
tente powers, according to an Off
cial announcement issued today by
the Turkish government.
A majority of the officers and men
composing the crew of the battleship
was saved.
The official telegram telling of the loss
of the battleship adds:
The loss OF the Barbarossa, which was
sunk this morning, however regrettable
in itself, does not affect US excessively,
except that it places the strength OF our
ships, compared to that of the enemy, in
the ratio of one TO ten"
The Kheyr-Ed-Din Barbarossa was
built at Stettin in 1891 and was purchased
together with the battleshlp Torgut Refs,
from German by Turkey in 1910. The yes
sci was S4 feet long, sixty-four feet
beam ami had a iepth OF twenty-four
feet lite complement consisted OF about
COO officers and men. The vessel was
equipped with two submerged eighteen
inch torpedo tubes.
Swedish steamer Sunk.
COPENHAGEN .CVia London). Aug. o.
The Swedish steamer Mai has been sunk
by a German submarine. One boat con-
tanning seven men and a woman has
been picked up and landed here. A Sec
ond boat carrying the captain and nine
men is missing
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Will Try to Raise
Steamer Eastland
Next Wednesday

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Raising of the
steamer Eastland, which turned over in
the Chicago river July "a. with the loss
of hundreds of lives, will not be Mt
tempted until next Wednesday, It was an
nounced today, but preparations for
righting the vessel were begun. when the
hull was sealed and large pump made
ready. Work of pumping out the aOoO
tons of water in the half submerged ves-
sci will begin when steel pipe connections
are put in place.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10

Seems . year stnoo . moving van
HAS stopped 20 unload 1t your oooFl
The way your apaFtmonts stay locked NJ
IL beginning 20 make you aorO.
You want someone 10 rent your f1At
ITS been vacant many = dayI
The WtBogt course Tor you TO take
Il known ~ thu WANT AD WAY.
Your apartments won't be empty
You'll fiu them mighty quick
~ nsane NIUE - WAhT ADs
This Is the best season OF the year
for advertising your apartments and
flats, because many people are
thinking about their winter home
Try a BEE WANT AID for your
vacant apartment. Telephone Tyler
1909 now and
PUT IT IN THE OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10

LONDON, Aug. s.--Russia having
rejected what in England is regarded
as bona fide proposal made by the
German emperor for peace, with
part OF Poland traded for Gallcia, the
great struggle in the east must con-
tinue, and as there Is no indication
of an immediate general offensive by
either side in the west. the struggle
OF the Russian forces to shake them
selves FREQ of the Austro-German
grip. remains the chief factor in the
war news, with en- added interest in
the Dardanelles operations.
The Galllpoli field will be closely
watched because of its possible bear
ing on the Balkan situation again
simmering by reason OF renewed
duadruple entente pressure on Bull
Iaria and Greece. Never before has
The Importance Of the operations at
The Dardanelles been more keenly
realized in Great Britain and France
Than now. especially as there are
many indications that Germany plans
TO deliver it's next hard blow against
Serbia in order to link up with Tur-
I key and thus checkmate the spring
plans of the entente allied powers.
IL is increasingly manifest that Ger
many looks to the east for a settlement
OF the war. BY overrunning Serbs Il
would occupy a very favorable etxateglo
position TO invoke Buigaria's passive or
active aid In reaching Constantinople
along the main line. The expectations
OF such a move doubtless mas brought
about renewed negotiations between the
entente allies and Bulgaria.
The Turks claim successes in the recent
trench warfare on the GaliipolI penln-
sula, but there really has been no note
worthy change In the situation 30 far as
the public Is aware.
The Austro-Germans continue TO make
progress both 10 the northeast and 20
the southeast OF Warsaw, and tho Aus
tro-Hungarians claim TO have cut In two
the Russian forces which retreated after
losing the Lublin-Chelm railroad.
Italian official Report.
ROME, Aug. 9-(Via Paris. 1.-The fol-
lowing official statement dated August
g. has been given out by the Italian gem
eral headquarters:
I'm the Tonale pass zone, our Alpine
detachments. advancing boldly along a
difficult ridge rock. which rises from the
south, over Val Del Monte CNoce), re-
pulsed and dispersed. on the morning OF
August Z, the troops Of the enemy en-
trenched southeast OF the peak of Err
cavallo, capturing bombs, fuse cartridges
and other material.
'on the same day, other detachments
Of the enemy. entrenched at Malga
Palude. northeast OF The peak OF Err
cavallo. were driven from their position
by the accurate fire OF our mountain
artillery, which had been holsted to a
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Steal Bible and Gown
From Kennard Pastor

When thieves stole a suitcase from the
automobile Of Rev. ]. D. Vein OF Ken
nerd, Neb.. at Eleventh and Farnam
streets Sunday night they secured. be-
sides the receptacle itself a minister's
gown and collar, together with Bible.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
The Weather

For Nsbraska-Generally fair; not much
change in temperature.
For Iowa-Generally fair; not much
change in temperature.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Pressure that the Allies Are Exert.
ing on Greece and Bulgaria
Turns Interest Toward
Southern Arena.
MAY CHECK SCHEME OF ENTENTE
Attempt to Connect Austria Up with
Turkey Causes Keen Apprehen-
sion in Great Britain.
WESTERN ARENA IS QUIET
BULLETIN.

BERLIN, Aug. e.-(via London.)
s-Praga, the suburb OF Warsaw, on
the eastern bank OF the vistula. has
been occupied by German troops, ac-
cordlng to an official statement Is
sued today by the German army head
quarters staff.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Nat Brigham, Well
Known in Omaha as
Singer, Drops Dead

HAMILTON. O.. Aug. s.-Nat Maynard
Brigham. former United States marshal
tor the then territory OF Utah, TO which
position he was appointed by the late
President Cleveland. dropped dead here
today. His home was in Wheaton. III. For
the last several years he had been
lecturer.
Nat Brigham was well and most favor
ably known in Omaha. where he lived for
many years. lie was a great singer and
his services were In demand at all times.
lie was a member OF the First Presbyte-
rian quartet when It was composed OF
high class, singers and he Was also prom
inent in Elk circles. Brigham had a
splendid voics and during his residence
here was constantly called upon to take
part in the big musical events Of Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
Call Tyler 1000

II You Want to TaIk TO The nee
Or 70 Anyone Connected
with Ths bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-10
ate Temp. High-Ra

q Indicates Trace OF precipitation.
l. a. WELSH, Local Foreeaster.
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ORMOND, Dec. 7.-Burnham Stan
dish Colburn, of Detroit, Mich, has
engaged one of the Prettymaa
beach cottages, and with his family
will spend the season in Ormond
Little Harriet Huntington, daughter
of DR.. and Mrs Harwood Huntington.
was operated on for appendicitis Mon
day of last week at Springfield Mass
where the Huntingtons had recently
gone for a short stay Later reports
state that the little girl is making
good progress toward recover
Miss Gertrude Hanson entertained
a party of her young friends at whist
at the attractive home OF her sis
ter, Mrs. L. Ray Clements, on Pal
metto street Friday evening last.
There were six tables, Miss Margaret
Shaw carrying off the ladies' honors
and Darrell CARMEL the gentle
mems prize Hot chocolate sand
witches and dainty refreshments We're
served
Miss Margaret Howe, with her
housekeeper. Miss Alice Daughersy
has arrived, and is now settled in
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Mrs. j. D. Price entertained at Inn.
eheon on Saturday last, Miss Lillian
Seabloom, Mrs. Archer Adams. Miss
Dampiere, and Mrs. Guy Witham
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. n. Rigby with
their son. Lawrence, are spending .
week or two in Sanford, where NJ
Rigby has law business.
The play under the direction IF
Mrs. Macon Thornton and Mrs Franz,
1. Blair, is making good progress and
will soon be ready to present TO the
public
The Red Cross Christmas seals
have come and are now to be found
at all the stores, as well as with pri-
vate individuals.
Among those from Ormond who
enjoyed the photo-opera of Carmen
at the Daytona theatre Tuesday even.
ing, as presented BY Geraldine Farrar
were Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank L. Blair
who entertained as their guests the
Misses Weatherbee ana Reilly.
Tbs annual thank-onering meeting
Of the Union Church Missionary soci-
ely was held at tie home OF the
president. Mrs john NJ Richmond.
on Palmetto street Thursday after
noon, Mrs J. p. Price in the chair
4 short program was rendered and
the envelopes containing the offerings
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her coy home on Granada avenue.
Easements, one Of Dr. Harwood
Huntington's beautiful places on the
peninsula has recently been rented
to Mrs. George NJ. Pullman, Who with
her family will be in Ormond about
January TO-
Some Of the Ormond Elks with
their friends enjoyed the memorial
services given by that organization at
the Daytona theatre On Sunday even,
ing.
Mrs. Joan Howe. Of Port Orange,
has returned TO her home after A
few DAYS spent ia Ormond the guest
Of Mrs Macon Thornton.
The postponed meeting of the VII,
lage Improvement association viii :,
held ia Friday. December 10. at Tie
new Memorial building. The bro
gram. talk on Honolulu. will be
given by Miss Margaret Howe.
1Euch regret is expressed upon
word being received Of the passi2c
away of Frank Graves at lis home
in New York city Sunday. November
rs Air. Graves was a brother III
Mrs Ellen l. Borden, and was Wen
known in Ormond. where accomna-
MED by his wife and daughter. he
has spent several winters with Mrs
Borden.
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Provoking a Husband.

A Mohammedan woman cannot of
herself separate from her husband
without his consent He may divorce
her with few words spoken bv him.
SELF II she is clever. however she
viii take him by surprise at an IN.
Sudrded moment and contrive to do or
say something which will make him
so angry that before he can exercise
SUFFICIENT self control to stop himself
ne nas uttered the wished for words