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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-03-20
INCREASE In
PASSENGER RATES
Recent Decision by United States Supreme Court Practically
Makes Action by the Legislature Mandatory-Progress
Being Made in Solving Great Question


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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-03-20
For Sale.

Thirty-one acres Of land, well tim
bered with hemlock and hardwood, five
acres@clesr. With dwelling and barn.
On Skanee and L'Anse rosd.
\ MRS. ANNA RUNNING,
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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-03-20

Ter n the Chemistry building. and Of
the fortySeven that began the march.
] alone remained-I and the Shetland
pony. Why this should Be - there b
no explainipg. 4 did not catch the
plague, that = AL. I was immune. I
va merely The one lucky man IN .
milliou-1ust ~ every survivor vas
one IN Z million, or. rather, IN ssv-
srsl millions for de proportion was It
least that
For two days ] .heltered N Z pleas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
First Judgment for
Breach of Promise.
In Japan Awarded

Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
TOXIC. Saturday. April S.--Miss Hede
Nozawa has won $4,000 by the award OF
the highest court OF Japan from sozahira
vanaka. for breach of promise. which 70
not only the first breach of promise case
10 be adjudicated in japan, but a long
step forward in the recognition of the
rights OF women. who, under the old
regime, were considered more or less as
chattels. as they still are in most Of the
orient
Under the existing law a marriage is
not valid unless registered. and registra-
tion is not compulsory or even usual
Miss Nozawa had consented to share
Vanaka's house on the condition that
their union be entered on the records
vanaka put the matter off for months,
and then left the house, after unarreling
with the girl
Instead of yielding to circumstances In
the meek oriental way. Miss Nozawa
brought suit. One court turned down her
case. She took II TO another. Again she
lost. But undiscouraged she went to the
highest tribunal In the land. Witnesses
who had arranged the union appeared for
her and the result was damages amount
ing in Japan to a small fortune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Packers Say Rates
On Dressed Meats
Already too High

CHICAGO. April 26.-Packing house
products were the subject Of testimony
in the western commodity rate case be-
fore w. M. Daniels, Interstate Commerce
commissioner today. Luther NJ. Walter
representing Morris & Co.. packers, made
an opening statement in which he de-
clared 1t would be shown that freight
rates on packing house products are more
remunerative to the railroads than any
other commodities.
The proposed advance is unnecessary,
as win be shown by comparing the rates
we pay, car for car, with other COM
modities." said Mr.. Walter I'VE shall
also show errors in the statistics pre-
scnted by the railroads which will
demonstrate that the railroad exhibits
are useless as justifying the proposed ad-
vance, The amount OF our product trans
ported 10 heavy and we will show that
the rates requested as excessively high. -
c. B. Heinemann. assistant traffic
manager for Morris & Co, the first wit
ness, testified that the proposed advance
or 31s cents a hundred would merely
swell a rate which already is higher than
The average rate on all other commodities.
Mr. Heinemann gave figures on a repre-
sentative meat train that moves daily
out OF Kansas City on the wabash rail-
road for Buffalo. The figures. ne said,
showed that the meat traffic was paving
train earnings that are 2s6 per cent ef
the average and earnings per car 70 , er
cent higher than the average
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
AMERICAN SAID TO
HAVE BEEN DOOMED
TODEATHRELEASED
News Writer from This Country Re-
ported Given Capital Sentence
in Vera Cruz on Way
Home.
Ell PAs0 DISPATCH SAYS so
Phillip McCleary Ordered Shot Be.
cause He Gave Out Uncen-
sored Reports.
Ell PAso DISPATCH SAYS so
APPEAL RECEIVED BY BRYAN

Ell PASo, Tex, April ga tel
egram to relatives here says that
Philip e. McCleary. reported under
arrest at Vera Cruz three days ago,
was shortly after his arrest released
and sailed from Vera Cruz three days
ago. McCleary was in the employ
of the Carranza government as pub
1icity agent.
Doomed to Death,
WASHINGTON, April 2e-Philip f. Nc
Cleary. an American newspaper corre-
spondent at Vera Cruz. has been impris-
oned and sentenced to be shot by Car
rama authorities for having sent out un-
censored news dispatches.
Secretary Bryan received an appeal for
aid today from John w. Roberts of El
Paso, McCleary's home, and instructed
Consul silliman to take the question up
at once with General Carranza.
Carranza troops from Tampico are being
brought to Vera Cruz and sent inland by
rail. Quiet was reported at Progreso.
iYaqui Indians operating in Sonora are
charged with numerous raids and muir
ders. In a recent attack on the ranch of
the Richardson Construction company in
the Yaqui valley they were repulsed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Judge Dismisses
Kleist Suit Agaiist
The Papa Of Juliet

NEW YORK. April ae--The s25o.O
damage suit brought against Edward NJ
Breitung. capitalist OF Marquette. Mich.
and his wife. by Max Frederick Klelst.
their son-in-law. was dismissed today by
Federal Judge Hough, Kleist charged his
parents-in-law with alternating his wife's
affections.
In dismlssIng the suit after the evidence
was ali In Judge Hough read a lengthy
opinion In which he said the parents were
In no way obliged TO accept the conduct
OF a son-ln-lAw. Tho court ruled that
Kleist had failed 20 prove any improper
act on the part OF the defendants IN the
treatment OF their child. Kleist's attorney
announced that he would appeal.
Mrs. e. n. Brsltung. defendant with
her husband In the suit. on the stand to-
day, testified she had met Rieist only
twice
The witness denied having a fight with
her daughter in which Juliet received a
black eye, a loose tooth and q torn
waist, as testified by another witness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
WHEATLEY ASSERTS
MEYER In AMERICUS
Singer Arrested in Lincoln by Fed
eral Authorities Declares Officers
Have Made Mistake.
WITNESS ON WAY FROM EAST
(From a staff Correspondent)

(trom starr correspondent
LINCOLN, Neb., April 26.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. Federal officials
are anxiously awaiting the arrival Of
a witness from Chicago tonight to
unravel the mystery connected with
the arrest last night of Walter Her
bert Wheatly, operate tenor, who
has been conducting school Of
music here In Lincoln for some time.
wheatly was arrested for being con-
nected with the downfall OF the Ameri-
can National bank of Americus. Ca. In
1914. George ID. Wheatly was assistant
cashier OF the bank and to him is
ascribed the misfortune OF the bank.
Government officials claim that Walter
Herbert Wheatly Of Lincoln Is the
George D. Wheatly they have been look
ing for.
Mr.. Wheatly claims that he never was
prove he was singing in grand opera in
New oYrk City during tho 19i3-l4 season
and that immediately left America with
his wife for Europe. M
To District Attorney Lane he showed a
contract with the Century company for
the opera season above, and says that
upon his return from Europe he sang
with the Chicago Symphony orchestra.
He had been in Lincoln ever since.
Mr.. Wheatly is out on 5000 bonds fur
nished by Drs Mayhem and williams
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
West Point Wants
Ninety More Cadets

WASHINGTON, April 26.-As result
OF about ninety failures among prospect
I've West Point candidates in the March
examinations, Secretary Garrison has
ordered an additional examination May
% next which win be held at sixteen
army posts in all parts OF the country
The successful candidates will be ad-
mitted to the military academy on July 1.
Tho present first class at West Point,
numbering lSl members. will exceed the
second lieutenancies available on July l..
according to present estimates. There
are only i05 prospective vacancies in the
grade of second lieutenant, including
thirty-five in the engineers. thirty-one
IN the infantry, twenty-seven in the cav
airy and eight in the coast artillery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
John Bunny Dies
at Home in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, April S.-John Bunny,
whose antics as = moving picture
comedian have made millions laugh,
died at his home in Brooklyn today. He
had been III for about three weeks, with
a complication of diseases.
Members Of his family were with him
when he died. For a week he had APP
parently been on the mend. A strenuous
month Of work, 1t is said. caused the
breakdown, which resulted in his death.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
AUSTRIA FORTIFIES
ITALIAN FRONTIER
Large Caliber Guns Planted Behind
Concrete Fortifications Ready
to Raze Villages.
APPARENTLY WAR MUCH CLOSER

BELLUNo, Italy, April 25.-(Via
Paris, April 26.)-Italian refugees
from Austria report that Austrian
troops have fortified the entire fror-
tier, even building entrenchments of
concrete, behind which have been
placed cannon of large caliber Of
ficers are said to have declared that
II hostilities are begun they will raze
the villages nearest their lines from
Selva, east OF Lake Garda in Italy, to
Laste, Italy, twenty miles to the
north of Selva.
This Information has done much TO
counteract the effect Of reports that
Austria is disposed to conduct diplomatic
negotiations regarding the cession of the
territory to Italy.
Industry I'm Trent PnraIysed.
VERONA. Italy, April S.-Cs.3O M
Via Paris, April 26. 9:2s a. m.l-Dis-
patches received from the frontier de-
scriblng conditions in the province Of
Trent state that commerce and industry
are paBalyzed and agriculture at "a stand
Still because OF the lack OF workmen, 40,-
0oo having been called TO the colors. All
horses and oxen have been requisitioned
Tho lack OF sulphate OF copper used TO
kill parasites which infect the mulberry
tree has seriously threatened the silk
work industry one Of the chief resources
OF that section.
Austrian military authorities are said
to be rapidly completing their prepara-
tions FOR defense. Twelve thousand
troops are quartered/ at Trent; 1000 at
Rovereto; 1000 at Rivs, and 1000 alto
gether at various smaller places. Ar
raagements are being made for housing
$500 Prussians, 5000 at Trent and 1900 at
Mezzo Lombardo.
May ProrORue Parliament.
ROME. April 26.-CVia Paris)-The opin-
ion prevails I'm parliamentary circles that
if no definite decision as to Italys par
ticlpation in the war is reached previous
to May 12 the date upon which the
Chamber of Deputies reconvenes, Parlia-
ment viii be prorogued.
International questions could not be
discussed in Parliament while they were
still under negotiations II Is argued, ana
1t would he absurd and almost undig-
nified for Parliament to discuss trifling
matters when such highly important
questions were before the country. Fur
thermore the chamber has given full
powers to the cabinet and nothing has
occurred TO destroy this confidence.
Referring TO the international financial
situation created by the war. the Gior-
male D'Italia says the United States at
the end OF hostitlties will be the only
country 10 have secured large economic
profit. This paper then gives statistics
to show the increase in American exports
and says further:
This war. which is devouring Europe
is magnificent thing financially for the
United States"
King Victor Emmanuel met the mem
bers of the cabinet in conference yester-
day. He talked with Premier Salandria
and Foreign Minister Sonnino on the
situation at length and after they had
gone he was closeted for an hour with
Minister Of War Zuppelli.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
The Days War NetOs

NEW GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN Bei-
RIun, styled by SOME british cons-
nnnder- as the Ereateat hattie of
the war, f. beins pushed ON with
all the power OF the army Germany
Il reputea co have assembled
along this front. The official an
nouncement from Berlin today re-
ports impressive victories, al
though No admissions 60 this ef-
feet are made iu Paris or London.
OPINION Is GROWING IN ROME
that Austria and Italy are drifting
Inevitably toward war. PeppinO
Garibaidt, grandson OF the famous
Italian sfRteamRp, who recently
has talked with the Italian king
and prewier, is said TO have re-
ceived from them the Impression
that Italy would enter the war
with the allies.
ITALIAN REFUGEES from Austrian
frontier say Il has been fortified
by the AuEtrians with concrete
trenches and heavy artillery.
NEW VICTORIES I'm the fighting In
the CarpathiRns are claimed by the
AustriRns. PetroRrad reports the
Fepulse of an attack in UEsOL Pass
and says that the Austrians have
brought up large amount of ar
tillery along the Carpathian front.
LONDON. April 26.-what some
military. critics are inclined to pro.
nounce the greatest battle Of the
war" is now under way along tho
User canal.
Official reports are both meager
and contradictory, but It generally
is believed in London that the Ger
mans again are making desperate ef.
forts to break through to the French
channel ports. Some such recrud.
escence Of the German offensive has
been anticipated by the war experts
but this movement. forestailing the
long predicted allied offensive, comes
as distinct shock to the general
public.
In the eastern arena Of hostllities. the
idea Of the extent OF the German move
ment. but some special dispatches to
London papers describe II as 40 i'm
portant that the Germans are even cred
tied with bringing Field Marshall Won
Hindenberg from the east to conduct the
operations and Emperor William himself
is reported as proceeding to the User
front.
II is impossible as yet to get a clear
Carpathians compete with the User for
interest. The gateway into Hungary
formed by the UEsok pass again Is be-
coming the scene OF sanguinary fighting.
with neither side making any great gains.
Warsaw, as n German objective, is
dimmed by the Importance Of keeping
the Russians out of Hungary ana the
Germans are reported as withdrawing
their lines from within front OF the Polish
capital for now concentrations along the
fronts Of Cracow and In the CarpathIans
The fairway between England and
Holland stIl is being kept clear Of com
mercial shipping with the result that
the steamer Noordam. bearing the women
delegates to the peace conference, 10
marooned In the Downs. Some OF the
delegates have sent an appeal to Ambas-
sador Page.
Operations In the North Sea are stilI
deep mystery, but special attention
concerning them has virtually ceased on
account Of the interest IN land activities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Two More Hot Days
Predicted in East

WASHINGTON, April 8.-At least
forty-elght hours more OF the early sea-
son hot spell was predicted today by the
weather bureau. Extraordinarily high
temperatures for the season was reported
today from all points east OF the Missis-
sippi river and new records for an April
hot spell were made in many places. in
cluding Washington. ID. c.: Hartford
Conn, and Detroit. The absence Of rain
except for some scattered showers Ia
being felt In many sections ana crops are
suffering,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Heat Wave Covers
East Central States

CHICAGO. April 26-The present heat
wave extending over the eastern half of
the Unieed states, is unprecedented at
this season in the history Of the weather
bureau. according to todays report OF
the weather bureau.
The table OF temperatures for ysster-
day shows that Milwaukee, Wis. and
Montgomery. Ala. registered the same.
81 degrees. II was SO at Chicago, ard
Columbus. o., with 30 degrees was the
hottest spot reporting to the bureau.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27

1t was with the same appearance
of calmness, the same self-control
that has distinguished his course
ever since the accusation of murder
was laid against him, that Leo NJ.
Frank, in his cell in the Tower today,
received the news of the supreme
court decision that ended for him tho
last hope of a review of his convIe-
tion by a judicial tribunal.
A reporter brought him the news
Alone in the triple-Darred cell
Frank was smoking, and he contin-
ued TO smoke, with seeming delibera-
tion as the fatal news was told.
Naturally. l am very much dis
appointed" he said quietly and
coolly. He asked for details, The
reporter had none. having received
merely the first flash that came
from Washington that Frank had
lost. Frank. however. proceeded to
discuss the probable division in the
court. rising and walking about the
cell as he spoke and still smoking.
II am confident ! will never suf-
fer the death penalty" Frank said
later. Truth and justice will even
The Bees petitions asking the
from the death penalty are being
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27

tually prevail. Conscious OF the
right OF my cause and innocent as
am, have never faltered in spirit. /
will be free and exonerated man.
II have never once lost faith" hs
continued. "I have borne up with
all the philosophy ! was capable. /
have always felt assured OF eventual
exoneration.
'It is a long road that has no turn
ing. The road has gone as long as
II possibly can. There is obliged to
be turning, and my innocence will
be recognized.
Franks health is robust. He has
gained fifteen pounds since the be
ginning OF his confinement nearly
two years ago. He maintains a sys-
tenn OF daily exercise, reads exhaus-
lively and receives visitors at ap-
pointed hours.
Later the reporter brought him
more complete information. He read
the dispatch without blinking. He
had started to speak. when Mrs.
Frank came in, herself apparently
calm She kissed him through ths
bars Of the cell. The reporter with
drew.
'OvernOr Of Georgia to save Frank
apidly signed IN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Representatives and
Senators Guests Of
Panama Expositions

SAN FRANCISCO. April 26.--A hurried
visit to the Panama-Pacific exposition, a
trip ON San Francisco bay and a dinner
tonight was the program OF entertain
ment for party Of about 40 United
States senators and representatives and
their wives which arrived here today in a
special train. The party included Con-
gressman Joseph @. Cannon and House
Minority Leader James r. Mann. II
win sail for the Hawaiian Islands to-
morrow on a tour Of the Hawaiian
Islands
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Girl Changes Her
Testimony Often

Los ANGELES. April 2s--Edith serlSin,
star witness against Charles E. Sebastian.
suspended chief OF police. and Mrs. Lille
Pratt. testified here today that she went
automobile riicSs with the defendants IN
a big red car with a gong. All police de-
partment automobiles are black. When
this was brought out thefwitness seemed
confused. She has made thus far 100
changes from her direct testimony. The
defendants are accused Of contributing TO
her delinquency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
NEW DISTANCE RECORD
FOR WIRELESS TELEPHONE

NEW YORK. April pa new distance
record for wireless telephony In railroad
service was claimed today by officials OF
the Lsckawanna railroad, Communica-
tions by wireless concerning the move
ment of Lackawanna trains were ex-
changed between railroad superintendents
at Scranton. Pa. and Binghamton, N. Y,
sixty-three miles Trains between those
cities were moved for several hours yes
terday under orders sent or received by
wireless.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
100000 BRITISH
. ONAECEAN;BEGIN
ATTACK BY LAND
Reports Current that Kitchener Has
Enormous Army Near Turkey,
While 1t Is Stated Troops
Disembarked.
SOLDIERS NOT OFF TO FRANCE
Transports Carrying Them Against
Sultan Instead of Across Chan
mel as Believed.
BATTLE ON is ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, April 2e.--Private
advices received in New York today
from London convey report current
in England that Earl Kitchener's
new army to the number OF 10O. 900,
and even 100000. men is in the
Aegean.
II was supposed that these troops.
which have been leaving British
shores in large numbers, we're going
to the continent. but observers who
have returned from the British front
in France have commented on the
fact that none OF Kitchener's army
is there and II is known that thou
sands of them left Tngland during
the last six weeks.
General Attack BeEun.
LONDON. April 26.--The admit
ralty and the War office declared this
afternoon that general attack on
the Dardenelles had begun. An
army. 1t was said, had been disem-
barked successfully.
The following official announce
ment was given out in London today;
"The general attack in the Darda-
nelles by the fleet and the army was
resumed yesterday.
"The Decentralization OF the army
covered by the fleet began before
sunrise at various points on the Gal
lipoli peninsula, and in spite OF seri-
Gus opposition from the enemy In
strong entrenchments protected by
barbed wire was completely success
full.
Before nightfall large forces
were established on shore. The
landing of the army and the advance
continue"
Great Task Ahead.
LONDON. April 26.-Too great
expectations was raised BY the pre-
liminary operations Of the allies
in the Dardanelles, according to rep
resentative British newspapers.
which are accredited to the expedi-
tion.
The British navy Is convinced" Z"
the correspondent says, that the
narrows could be forced II occasion
justified the loss Of ships that would
result. but unless there we're a pow
erful army ready to occupy the CALI
5continued on Page Two, Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Movements Of ocean steamers.
How Leo M. Frank Receiued
the NetOs That the Supreme
Court Had Ruled Against Him.

mans faith himself tested his trying
deal Here the local newspaper
the that the supreme court
ruled against his appeal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
Ei:;fSiNSEN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Omaha is one of the West
ern League base ball cities
and has an easily accessible
and well equipped ball park.
The season is just opening
If you're a fan. you can
stop off" and see a good
game on any of the teams
home dates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-04-27
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Tuesday:
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Partly cloudy.
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