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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
Rivers and Harbors
Bill Probably viii
Fail in the Senate

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-with only six
working days remaining OF the present
session of congress the prospect OF enact
ms any other legislation aside from the
appropriation bills before adjournment
was regarded by senate democratic lead
ers today as very slim. They were con-
centrating their efforts towards the pas
sage OF the supply measures.
While reports continued today OF a re-
viyai OF attempts to put through the gov
eminent ship purchase bill In accord
ance with the wish OF President Wilson,
administration senator's admitted there
was little hope OF doing so because OF
republican opposition. Prospects OF pass
ing the river and harbor bill In its present
form also were anything but bright II
was expected a Joint resolution would be
substituted for n appropriating about
sso,Ooo0oo for continuing existing projects.
An Indication OF che intention OF the
administration TO speed up work on the
appropriation bills was seen In the fact
that the senate after passing the post
office appropriation bill yesterday,
worked far into the night on the agri-
cultural appropriation bill carrying, about
100000 Except for q few disputed
items-inclueins an appropriation Of 500,
900 for distribution OF seeds, which was
stricken out by q senate committeeman
sideratioD OF the measure has been COM
pleted. Senator MARITIME was to fight for
restoration OF the provisions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26

take and. IL successful, receive a GER
tificate equivalent TO degree in certain
established courses.
Benefits of system.
"All this would be voluntary, but "
the system were impartial, thorough and
wisely severe as II should be, the value of
the reports and the value OF the certifi-
Gates would become great They would
assure the people of community that
they were getting their moneys worth
from a school system officially approved
by such university and assuring them
that the graduates OF their school could
obtain degrees from such examinations.
Thus we would soon have a standardiza-
ton Of our school systems Of the highest
value.
The pressure of the taxpayers would
be so great that it would soon become
equivalent to compulsory system. 1t
would stimulate school authorities 10
earnest work. 1t would eliminate shoddy.
pretense and show; would minimize ex-
plotting and publicity methods and would
give a proof OF excellence and compare
tive high standing that would be incon-
testtble. / tried TO secure larger an
preparations during my administration
for the bureau OF education with a view
of beginning the system in a small way,
but was unsuccessful"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
CATTLE FEEDERS HIT HARD
BY WAR AND EPIDEMIC

IDA GROVE, la, Feb. 25.--(special.)- y
s. NJ. corTie OF this city, the state presi-
dent OF the Corn Belt Meat Producers
association. says that the winter Of
1915 viii go down as one OF the most dis
astrous winters that stock feeders in this
part Of Iowa have ever experienced
Nearly every man who has attempted
TO feed cattle win come through to spring
facing a deficit for his ventures.
Mr.. cofrie says that many men. par
tieularly renters. were encouraged to
buy butcher stuff and steers last fall for
winter fattening by the prospect OF a
hesvy riss in the market by spring on
account OF the world war. In north
western Iowa. especially. this has been
the hardest winter ever known for feed
mg. and. In addition. corn has been high.
But instead Of these conditions being re-
Elected in the prices at this time OF the
year. many men, after feeding all winter,
are getting less for their fat cattle than
they paid for them last fall
The low prices paid the farmers for
beef are Que. according TO Mr.. Corrie. TO
the hoof and mouth epidemic. the demo
cratic tariff, the attitude OF the packers,
etc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
GUY WIRE CAUSE OF SUIT
AGAINST TELEPHONE co,

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Feb. 25.-tspe-
cial)-Alleging that he sustained broken
leg as the result of negligence on the
part Of the Nebraska Telephone company,
which owns many lines throughout the
Rosebud country, James Kinnaliy. a
homesteader living in the Carlock terri
tory. has Instituted an action by which
he seeks to recover damages in the sum
of $4,000 from the telephone company.
In his complaint he alleges that he was
injured about year ago when his horses,
after having been frightened at an auto
mobile. ran into a guy wire belonging to
the company He alleges that the guy
wire extended into the public highway
and that had it not been IN the way he
would not have been injured
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
Many Cases of
Rheumatism Now
Says We Must Keep Feet Dry,
Avoid Exposure and
Eat Less Meat

Stay off the damp ground, avoid ak.
posure, keep feet dry. eat less meat. drink
lots OF water and above ali take 4 spoon.
fnl OF salts occasionally to keep down
uric acid.
Rheumatism is caused by poisonous toy.
in. called uric acid. which ls Eeperated Al
the bowels and absorbed into the blood
y Is the function OF the kidneys TO filter
this acid from the blood and cast 1t out
In the urine. The pores OF the skin are
also a means OF freeing the blood OF this
im9urity. In damp and chilly. cold wea-
Their the skin pores are closed, thus fore
ing the kidneys TO do double work. they
become week and sluggish and fan 10
eliminate this uric acid which keeps ac-
cumulating and circulating through the
system. eventually settling in the Joints
and muscles causing stiffness. soreness
and pain called rheumatism
\ Al the first tWinge OF rheumatism get
from any pharmacy about four ounces ot
lad Salts; put a tablespoonful 10 glass
OF water and drink before breakfast each
morning for week. This is said TO eli
inmate uric aeid BY stimulating the kid
neys TO normal action. thus riding the
blood Of these impurities. f.g
lad Salts is inexpensive, harmless and
d made from the acid az grapes and
lemon juice, conbined with lithia and Is
used with excellent results BY thousands
of folks who are subject % rheumatism.
Here yon have a pleasant. effervesoent
nthia-Water drink which oxercomeS uric
acid and 4 beneficial 70 your kidneys a.
wei. -Adverusemsnt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
JOHNSON TO FIGHT
WILLARD IN CUBA
Cablegrsm from Big Smoke Says the
Proposed Bout Will Be Pulled
Off in Havana.
NO CHANCE 10 ENTER MEXICO


TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 25.---Tom
Flanagan, who trained Jack John
son, the negro pugiIist, for the fight
with Jim Jeffries at Reno, announced
today that he had received cable
gram from Johnson at Havana in
which Johnson said he had called off
the fight With Jess Willard set for
March 6 at Juarez. and that the
fight would occur in Havana.
Flanagan gave out the text OF the
cable ne had received from johnson at
Havana as follows:
"will fight willard here. Flight win
draw as much as Jesfrles-Johnson fight
There is not chance for me to go 10
Mexico"
Jack CurIey starts for Havana.
FL PASO. Tex, Feb. 8.--Jack curiey,
promoter Of the Johnson willard fight.
before his departure today for Havana
was told that Tom Flanagan, Jack John
sons former trainer. had given out q
telegram In which johnson was reported
as having said that his fight with VIII
lard would not be held at JuareE. but In
Cuba.
II don't believe johnson ever said that"
declared Curley. II am going down to
Havana to sec what's the matter. that's
all. There "a absolutely nothing definite
yet. II Is true that It has been suggested
4, hold the fight In Havana, but nothing
has been settled a. far as I am con.
cerned."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
BRITAIN ORDERS BLOCKADE
OF GERMAN EAST AFRICA

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Formal an
nouncement was made at the state de-
partment today OF Great Britain's deci-
sion to declare blockade OF the coast OF
German East Africa from midnight, Feb
uary e.
The announcement said:
The British ambassador at this capital
has Informed the DEPARTMENT OF State
that his government has decided to de-
clare blockade Of the coast OF German
East Africa, as follows: Midnight, Feb
ruary .. This blockade to extend along
the whole coast. including islands, that is
from latitude degrees a minutes south
to latitude 10 degrees 40 minutes south.
four days grace from the time OF institu-
ton of the blockade being given for the
departure of neutral vessels from block
AIDED area"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
FEDS ARE ENJOINED
FROM LEAVING K. C..
United States Court Grants Order
Temporarily Restraining Re-
moval Of Franchise.
PROCEEDINGS ARE IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Feb. pa temporary in.
junction restraining the. Federal league
from transferring the franchise OF the
Kansas City base ball club to any per-
son, association or corporation In the
east was issued by Judge Baiwin in
the federal court today. The injunction
was granted after suit had been filed
by the Kansas City club.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2S.-officlal annouee-
nent that the Kansas City team of the
Federal league will be Transferred to
Newark, n. j., was made by p. T. Powers
and Harry +. Sinclair OF Tulsa, Okla,
who recently purchased the franchise.
Newark was selected. IN preference to
the Bronx section OF New York and for
the time, az least sets at rest all talk
OF the Federals invading New York ter
ritory OF the National and American
leagues. The fact that Sunday base ball
can be played in Newark appealed to
Powers and Sinclair.
The club will not play in Newark but
in Morriston. n. j.. a suburb. II Ia hoped
to have the stands. which will seat 1000.
ready in April.
This announcement states that George
Stovail, leader and first basepan OF the
Kanaas City team last year, will be
manager OF the Newark team. Players
will report March s for spring training at
Marshall. Tex.
Powers and Sinclair will leave today
with several other representatives OF the
Federal league for Buffalo to attend the
schedule meeting.
Gilmore Goes to Schedule Meetins.
CHICAGO. Feb. 26-James A. Gilmore.
president Of the Federal league. and Of
fictals OF the Chicago club will leave for
Buffalo tonight to attend two-day meet
Ing OF the league. which opens tomorrow.
President Gilmore declined today to make
any forecast in regard to the schedule
other than To say the Federal season
would open before the National or
American league race stated. Umpires. no
said. are ordered 20 report at West Baden.
Ind, March 81, for spring training.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
MARX HALL, FORMER
OMAHA STAR, DIES
starts Training at GulfpOrt, but Is
Stricken and Returns Home
to Die.
WAS PUPIL OF JOHN eOED1Ne

Mark Hall. star pitcher on the Omaha
club in 1911 and 1919 and with the Detroit
Tigers In 1918 and 1914. died Wednesday
Mt Joplin. Mo-. following long illness.
Hall contracted sugar diabetes last sum-
ner and never recovered.
Hall had Just returned Sunday from
Gufport. Miss, where he had gone 10
take up spring training. Hall recovered
temporarily about month ago and
thought he was completely cured He
had just started preliminary work at
Culfport when the old ailment secured a
new grip and this time Hail Buccumbed
Hall was q years Of age
Mark was one OF the many big league
hurlcrs trained by the veteran. Johnny
Gonding Gondins made a pitcher ont OF
Hail. who had the stuff, but knew not
how TO apply II until johnny took him
IN hand In 1918 Hail was tho leading
twIrler on the Detroit team but he was
injured in the fall Of that year and was
Of little use last summer.
wares signs COLLEGE Lad.
Clyde Wares. manager of the wichita
club, has announced that he has. siguod
q Wichita college youth by the name OF
Harry softer for his club. Softer is a
Junior at Fairmont college and is said
e be promising youngster. Al least
Wares will give him chance.
Ned Pettlgrew. former Federal lacquer
and ST Joseph utility man. has signed
With Moline in the Central association.
Pettigrew was made . free agent by
lack Holland and was at liberty TO go
where he pleased. Ns A )
BIZ Hunter. the speedy little center
fielder for the Des MoInes club. has
a'Bped 1915 Booster contract. Hunter
vas among those who at first objected to
Western league salaries. but he relented
when he discovered the mays meant busl-
ness and came back into the fold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
SCHOOLS NEED
STANDARDIZATION
Taft Tells Superintendents There is
Great Opportunity for Fustian
and Shoddy.
FAvoRs NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

CINCINNATI. Feb. 25. Prof.
William H. Taft of Yale university,
former president of the United
States. speaking before the depart
ment of superintendent of the Ma
tional Education association here to-
day, said:
THE cause of free public education
Is more sacred and Of more fundamental
Importance than almost any other before
our people. 1t is one that awakens the
profound interest of the people and COM
mands the greatest and most willing self
sacrifice by the tax paying public. The
consequence of this fervor is that our
school systems are not so much scru-
tinized as they should be. Indeed. It is
now difficult for the people OF a COM
munity to learn the facts as to the
thoroughness of the discipline and OF the
knowledge impaired in their schools or of
economy in the expenditure Of their
funds devoted to education. Parents are
themselves not qualified to pass upon the
result OF a public school system in a
town, county or district In such a way
as to make their opinion the best criterion
Hence. there is great opportunity for
fustian and shoddy in the production
concealed under cloak of pretentious
curriculum ndSglowing annual reports
Opportunity for STANDARDIZATION.
What we need in the country is an
opportunity for standardization and COM
parison of school systems In the different
states and different cities This 1 think
we might have by establishing what
Washington recommended-a national
university in Washington.
The bureau OF education might well
be enlarged into a university which
should not be a teaching university, but
one with a corps of experts who could
offer &c the people Of all the states and
the people of all local communities the
opportunities Of having their respective
school systems examined and reported
upon as to proper scope. efficiency and
thoroughness. The same should hold
periodical examinations in convenient
parts OF the country which any person
might, upon payment OF a small fee,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
AMERICAN NOTE
NEW CENTER OF
WAR DISCUSSION
tcontInued from Page one.l

NNohthiueo rum rage OueJ
foreign Secretary Grey, Premier Asquith
and First Lord of the Admiralty Church
i'll all OF whom have more than limited
that drastic retaliatory measures might
be expected at any moment
Reports frOB East Contradictory.
Now that the Russians have made a
stand on their own soil. the fighting in
the eastern arena OF the war Is resolving
itself into mass OF contradictory and
counter claims. The Germans claim OF
a victory in Russian Poland are cir
cumstantiai and detailed. The Russian
denials. while emphatic. are sweeping
and general
II would appear from dispatches reach
ing London that at the present mo-
ment neither the Austriens nor the Ger
mans are making Roadway anywhere I'm
the line from the Baltic to the Carpa-
thians. British observers are calling at
tention to the fact that there apparently
has been no decisive battle at the north
ern extremity of the line 10 prove
whether the recent advance will be Of
lasting value or not.
German Statesmen Discu.. Note
BERLIN, Feb. %.-NothinR has been
made known up to the present time %
the conference Of German statesmen lest
night to discuss the American Identical
notes on marine werfare and the feeding
OF civilian populations sent by the United
states government to both Great Britain
and Germany. This meeting was held in
the residence Of DR.. Won Bethmann-Hol-
weg. the imperial chancellor. Among
the statesmen present was Gottlieb Won
Jagow. the foreign minister.
No further details have been given ont
In Berlin of the reported sinking OF a
'British transport by German submar-
ine IT Is being explained here that the
rnder-sea boat in question sent only n
brief wireless announcement and that de-
tails of the occurrence probably were not
known even to its crew, because of the
limited field OF observation OF submarine
periscopes. Furthermore. the submarine
may have had no other opportunity to
use Its wireless apparatus
Second Evelyn Boat Picked I'm.
Tho crew OF the American steamer
Evelyn. which went down In tho North
Sea as result Of striking a mine, APP
parently all have reached Bremerhaven,
the second boat having been picked ,n
by German steamer.
Neither the American embassy nor the
German admiralty has as yet received a
detailed report concerning the loss OF the
American steamer Car1b.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
mATF0RD VIC is BEST
DOG At NEW YORK SHOW

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Matford Vie.
wire-haiSed fox terrier. At the westmln-
sier Kennel club show yesterday al Madil
son Square Garden won the highest hon.
ofs o. dogdom IN this country BY being
awarded the ribbon for the best dog IN
me show. This little terrier. whose first
glimpse Of life WAS from an English
ptFnyard. from which she was taken
after the payment Of $40. carried to Vie.
tory the 'kennel Of her owner axainst
the competitlon Of most famous cham
pions Of al other breeds Matford Vic
u Owned BY George W. ouintard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
PELL WILL PLAY IN FINALS
AGAINST WATERBURY

NEW YORK. Feb 25.-As a result OF
today's play IN the semi-finais for the
national amateur racquet championships
she Racquet and Tennis club Lawrence
Waterbury Of this city win defend he
national title in the final match next
saturday against 9. C. Pell OF Tuxedo.
N r.
The champion defeated his brother, ,.
c. Waterbury today in three straight
games. iS-f l5-t. 1870 In the other SEMI
final c. 6. Peli outplayed Stanley @.
Mortimer Of the Home club rather easily.
authongh the full five games were gone
through. ISL, s-lS 1910. l2-ls, ls-7.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
WILSON, FOR PURCHASE
OF JEFFERSON'S HOME

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25-President
Wilson sent e letter today to Senator
Kern and Representative Underwood ia
voring passage of tine resolution pending
In congress for the purchase of Month
cello. the home of Thomas Jefferson.
81 most heartily hope" said the presi-
dent. there win be some intervals in the
business of congress which can be used
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
HARRY DAVIS WILL BE
CAPTAIN or THE MAcKS

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. S-Harry
Davis VII Be captain Of the Philadelphia
Americans the coming season. Il was
announced today BY Manager Connie
Mack Ira b. Thomas. who was captain
Of the team lsst season. win have COM
plete cbarge Of the pitchers.
Davis wes captain Of the Athletics for
several years before be became manager
q the Cleveland Anfedcens ia Isis. For
ne last to years be has been coach
Ing DC Athletic players.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
HYMENEAL
nTiIIer-,Johuaon

AvoCA, Neb., Feb, 25--. Specially Rol-
lin j. Miller of Elmwood and Miss Edith
L. johnson we're united in marriage. at
the homo Of the brides parents near
Syracuse yesterday. They will make their
home on farm belonging to the groom
near Elmwood
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
Burgess-Nash Trims
Up Chicago Cracks

The Birsess-Nash bowling team took
Jimmy Blouln and his Chicago cracks
to a neat trimming at the Association
alleys Wednesday night The Burgess
Nash experts copped all three games
played and rolled home with a high total
20 orag about. Blouin ana his Chicago
team came 10 Omaha from Minneapolis
where they attended the International
tourney and are on their way 10 ST.
Louis 70 shoot 500 match game.
Scores OF the match:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
BURCESS-NASH
Wolgast Injuries Arm,
Fight with Cross Off

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.--Ad woleast. for
mer lisht~eight champion. injured his
night arm again white training today ana
VIII be unable 70 meet Leach Cross OF
this city next Friday night. Johnny Dun
dee. also Of this city, has been substl-
iuted. wolgast injured his arm In a bout
with Freddie Walsh, worlds champion
last November.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
Gov. Clarke Signs
Mulct Law Repeal

DIES MONIES. Ia, Feb. Ex-Governor
Clarke today signed the mulet law repeal
bill passed last week by the Iowa iegis-
lature. The bin Is effective January !
next and returns the state 70 statutory
prohibition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
DEATH RECORD.

PI.ArTsMouTH. Nab. Feb. 8.-tspe-
eiai)-JQhn NJ. Meisineer. aged u years.
passed away IN HE homo IN this city
today. lie was born In Germany and
came 20 this country with his parents
when years Of age. he Is survived ~
his widow and elght children
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
JAMES AUSTIN WILL
PLAY W'Tu THE BROWNS

ST LOUIS. Feb. s5.--James Austin.
third basemen who signed a three-year
contract with the Pittsburgh Federals a
few months ago. today announced he
would play with the st. Louis Americana
this year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26

Catcher sgd smith u the Piralea has
recelVed permission from Iaresidenf Fsr-
ney Dreytuse 20 coach the Univereltv 81
south Carolina team, and he Will not re-
port 20 Manager Clarke until the be-
ginning o. the playing season
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26

for the passage of this most interesting
piece OF legislation, which, l think. will
meet the approval OF the whole nation"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26

Washington seems 10 have lost Pitcher
Howard Ehmke, the Los Angeles school
boy wonder. who has taken the advice OF
= brother and euli4ted with the Feda'
Ths youngster 4 only - or 30
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26

The New England league reserved no
umplres from last year and viii have An
entirely new staff this season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
Onmore-Shnw.

FAIRBURY. Neh., FEB. B.-0Speoial)-
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George II. shaw,
four miles south OF Fairbnry. Tuesday
nlght, when their daughter. Ella NJ. was
married 20 John " Gilmore. Rev. S. ].
Megaw OF the Presbyterian church Of
ficiated at the ceremony.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-26
HYMENEAL
carIson-Gaay.

BRADSHAW, Neh.. Feb. &.-(special.l
AT the home OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Gray Of this town. took
place the wedding OF their daughter.
irma D., TO Walter Cartoon. a. s
O'Clock last evening. both OF Brad
shaw Rev. Arthur Buckner officiated.
The bride was one OF York coun-
tvs popular school teachers. The groom
Is popular rural delivery carrier. After
a short honeymoon they win set up house
keeping IN the Kroom's home. Just out
side the VILLAGE.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-08
ATS IAN CONDEMNED TO DIE
 IS INNOCENT OF CRIME
(By Wireless) )


 DENVER, Oct. S-Fear that the Presidents request for stay of exc eution of J. Hillstrom, which was granted by the governor of the e recently, might encourage those who had made threats against the goverr was expressed by the chief justice 0 the state.
 The justice says that the Presi dent should designate some one to in vestigate Hillstrom s case and re- port to the board of pardons. The governor received a mysterious mes sage postmarked Darlington, N. D. and signed w. Brown, in which it is stated that Hillstrom was innocent of the murder of Morrison and that w Brown was the guilty party. Hill strom was to have been executed a few days ago.