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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
what Plan Means.


The two division plan OF organisation
will at once become operative. Postmas-
ter Wharton becomes the active executive
of the postoffice, supported by two chiet
lieutenants in charge respectively oi
mails and of finances
Assistant Postmaster James l. Woodard
is relieved of all general supervision and
connection with the mailing end of the
service. so that he may act as superin-
tendent of finance.
The resignation Of II. @. Akin as posta
cashier is accepted In this division OF
the postoffice Charles F. Willie continues
in charge of the money order and postal
savings with the title money order
cashier.
The Omaha postoffice is given the ad.
ditional position Of bookkeeper. which
IIven W. Barr has been promoted to fill
His duties are regarded as most i'm
portant under the new plan, as all the
financial records of the postoffice will be
in his charge, and he will operate a new
double check system of accounting
that greatly safeguards all transactions.
MettIen Handles Mails.
The division OF mails embracing all
work and operations relating to incoming
and outgoing mails, including registered
and parcel post mail. is placed under w
j. Mettleno the present superintendent
of mails. with no change of title, but 9
definite assignment of complete respon
sibiifty TO the postmaster for all the worl
under his control, He will be assisted
in tkis- general supervision by L. Proui,
and William J. Brown.
- .H'
KIeffner Over Carriers.
The carrier force will continue In i'm
mediate charge Of G.. j. Kleffner, undel
the direction of the superintendent o.
mails.
The delivery system received especia
attention at the hands Of the inspectors
and, as a result, the department ha'
called on Postmaster Whafton to insls
on closer supervision of the carrier force
and more scientific arrangement of thei
working schedules.
The stations and branches will be in
spected more thoroughly and frequentl.
hereafter, so that the postmaster ma!
keep in close touch with all parts of hi
service.
Changes I'm the Building.
4 number of alterations in the build
ING, haNihs III view Norhihs snoTt-cut
and other service improvements, rec
ommended by the inspectors. have bee
referred by the postmaster general I
the Treasury department, which ha
charge of federal buildings.
The removal of the office of superin
tendent of mails during the inspection t
the northeast corper of the inside en-
closure, so as to face on both the mai
and north lobbies is approved by the de
partnent Changes on the workroor
floor in equipment and furniture recon-
mended by the inspectors are approved
These simplify the mail handling opera
tions and advance the receipt and dis
patch Of mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18

The British vessels arrived well INSIDE
the entrance TO the Dardanelles OF Kun
Kale at about II o'clock last night. The
cruiser Immediately began heavy bonn
bardment of the soarchlight positions OF
the Turks. This was continued for some
time, but without effect. At o'clock this
morning the mine sweepers were sighted
from shore, The Turkish gunners per-
mitted them to come in close and then
opened fire. sinking the three mine
sweepers and damaging the cruiser.
The sailing vessel had been sent into the
mine field 10 take observations. II struck
a mine and sank.
The cannonading was unusually heavy
and lasted until 6 o'clock In the morning
| No further kombnrdment was under
taken toduy by tho allied fleet. One war
ship entered the bay in the forenoon. but
withdrew shorty afterward on Marcf
s, and 10 there was no bombardment
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
DOUGLAS SHERIFF
PUSHES JAIL BILL
McShane and Friends Turning Leg
islature Over to Get Forty Cents
for Feeding Prisoners,
SEVENTEEN CENTS AT PEN

(From a Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, March IL (Special)
1T is evident that great deal OF
work Is being done in a quiet way by
Sheriff McShane and his friends for
the passage of two bills before the
! Legislature introduced by Hunter OF
Douglas and numbered H. r. 5s2
and II. d. 5S3. Sheriff McShane
has been on the ground several days,
as have others interested in the pas
sage of the bills. They cover the
proposition of feeding county pris-
oners of Douglas county.
II. r. $50 seeks to set the amount
which the sheriff and jailers OF the diff
ferent counties shall receive for feeding
prisoners
what RiI Specifies.
In order not TO antagonize the sher-
iffs OF other counties. who receive 90
cents per day for feeding the prisoners.
the statute is changed to read as fol-
lows:
For boarding prisoners where there
is an average per month OF less than 100
prisoners per day. so cents. and where
| there is an average rer month in such
Jail of 100 prisoners or more per day. 20
cents per day"
This is an amendment TO the present
law. which calls for a straight payment
Of 90 cents per day without regard to
number
The companion bill simply changes the
old law passed in 1863, which allowed 70
cents per day,
Affects Douglas County.
Az Douglas county Is the only county
| which feeds 100 or more prisoners. the
| change viii only affect that county and
! the bill is intended In a measure to sat
isfy the demands OF Douglas county tax
payers who have been fighting the jail
I feeding proposition.
As an instance of what prisoners can
| be fed for where there is laEEe NUM-
Der. the steward OF the state VpenitaH.
tiary figured up the cost per day for
| feeding prisoners at that institution this
morning and announces that the average
cost is II cents per day. and it is a wei
known fact that the prisoners at the
state penitentiary are well fed and are
well satisfied with what they get
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
Coal Rate Hearing Ordered.

WASHINGTON, March IL (special
Telegram.)-The Interstate Commerce
commission has ordered a hearing held
at Washington on April is on the coal
rates from Illinois mines TO Omaha and
other points.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
The Weather

For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicin-
ity-Fair; not much change in tempera-
gure.
Temperatare at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
Three Mine Sweepers and Sailing
Vessel Go Down in Dardsuelles
Under Fire Of Turk
Guns.
UNIDENTIFIED VARSITY HIT
English Fleet Meets Reverse in
Attempt to Clear Waters of
Hidden Explosives.
CANNoNADING is VERY HEAVY

LONDON. March I'LL y. NJ
A casualty list issued by the admi-
ralty tonight discloses that in the
fighting in the Dardanelles Saturday
night the light cruiser Amethyst,
which according to an Athens dis
patch made Il dash through the strait
as far as Niagara, had twenty-three
men killed and nineteen men severely
and eighteen men slightly wounded.
The battleship Ocean had two men
killed and the battleship Prince
George two men wounded, while two
trawlers between them had three
men killed and two wounded,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
Roper Sends to Wharton Orders for
New Plan Of Operation Under
the Two Division
System.
MANY CHANGES IN THE FORCE
Woodar6 to Have Charge of Finance
Department, with Nothing to
Do with the Mails.
KLEFFNER OVER THE CARRIERS
(From a Staff CorrespondentJ

(From a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 17.-(Spe-
Sial Telegram.) - First Assistant
Postmaster General Roper today
mailed to Postmaster John C. Whar-
ton of Omaha the complete report
and Recommendations of the inspec-
tors who recently conducted an In
yestigation OF the postoffice service
in that city The report is accom-
panied by a detailed letter of in
structions for putting the recommeD
dations into effect. -,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18

DARDANELLES; March 12.--tVia
Constantinople, March Il, and via
London. March 17D--The British
met with a reverse today in an at
tempt to clear the Dardanelles OF
mines, They lost three mine clearing
ships and one sailing vessel. Con-
siderable damage was inflicted to ono
British cruiser. under whose protec-
tlon the operations we're undertaken
TIE identity Of the cruiser has not
been established.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
DAUGHTERS. COME
FOR CONFERENCE
Reception and Musicale at Mrs. J. NJ.
Metcalf's Last Evening for
the Visitors.
BANQUET AT THE FoNTENELLE

Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of
Independence, regent of the Kansas
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, and a candidate for. the office
OF national president general, was
the first out-of-town guest to arrive
for the Nebraska Daughters anr u
conference. which opens a two days
session at the Fontenelle, Thursday
morning. A reception and musicale
for the delegates was given at the
home Of Mrs. J. M. Metcalf last eve
ming. TheN Sons OF the American
Revolution will also be entertained
tonight.
Come on Special Train.
Mrs. ]. ]. Stubbs. chairman OF the
hospitality committee. went TO Lincoln
Tuesday to meet the delegates who ar
riged on a special train from Lincoln at
$3.50 this afternoon, over 100 delegates
are expected to attend the sessions of this
meeting.
Mrs. c. II. Aull of Omaha, vice state
regent and sister of Mrs. Guernsey, IL
the most likely candidate for the position
OF Nebraska regent according TO the
outlook.
Besides the business sessions the Daugh-
ters will be entertained at banquet at
the Fontenelle Thursday evening and at
2 reception and tea at the home OF Mrs.
Donald Macrae OF Council Bluffs Friday
afternoon.
The hostess chapters are the Omaha
chapter, Of which Mrs. c. NJ. wilhelm Is
regent, and the Major Isaac sadler chap
ter, OF which Mrs. r. f. McKelvy Ia
regent
Preceding the opening Of the conference
at $3.50 a. m. Thursday there will be a
board meeting at $50 o'clock Mayor
Dahlman John L. MeCague. president OF
the Commercial club. and Mrs. Wilhelm
will give addresses OF welcome. Miss
Mabel Lindley OF Lincoln will respond
Hrs. Charles Weller Bassett OF Balti-
more, national historian general, is ex-
peeted TO arrive in time for the confer
ence
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
Rsper.. fren1 statIsas q ~. n.

inolcatcs Iace Ot precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18

TsmPsTat1Fs p,n =. and precipitation dePsr-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18

Comparative Local. Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18

By advertising In The
Bee the storekeeper takes
hts 9 h ow window into
the home of every reader
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-18
BIG BATTLES ARE
RAGING IN EAST
AND WEST AREAS
Neuve Chappelle and st. Eloi,
Przasnysz and PrzemySl Are
Pivots Around Which
Struggles Are Turning
SPRING CAMPAIGN DEVELOPING
Germans Driven from French City
with Loss of 1000 Men Attempt
to Retake II,

AUsTRIANs CHECKED IN GALICIA
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
ONLY ONE BEST"
Norwich People Give Credit Where
 Credit is Due.

People of Norwich who suffer with weak kidneys and bad backs want a kidney remedy that can be depended upon. Doan's Kidney Pills is a medi- cine for the kidneys only. and one that is backed by willing testimony of Norwich people. Here's a case:
 Mrs. Catherine Hogan. 22 Hickory St.. Norwich, says: T recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at N. D. Sevin's Drug Store. as highly today as when I gave public statement in their praise some years ago. This remedy cured me of a severe attack of kidney complaint, causing the pains in my back and trouble with the kid ney secretions to disappear after everything else had failed to help me. .'
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Hogan had. Foster -Milburn Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
STONINGTON

The weekly session of the Travel club was held in the Free Library
 building Tuesday afternoon. The pa pers were interesting and well pre-
 pared. The topics were. Rambles in
 Thessaly, by Mrs. Harry H. Doty, and Niagara, Corinth, Delphi, by Rev. F. c, A. Jones of Westerly.
 Two match pool games were played in the tournament at the rooms of
 Nina council, K. of C., Monday evening
 and the results were as follows: Thom-
 as Shackley 50. Albert Young 10, both
 of class A: Edward Farnum of class B, 50, J. B. Gallant of class c, 36. The tournament Is drawing to an
 end, as nearly all the games on the
 schedule have been played. There is
 much interest shown in the games, a large number usually attending
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
NOANK
Cleaning Up and Storing Craft at the Shipyard Seven Join Farther Lights.

At the shipyard, the place is being cleaned up and lumber stored away. Capt. Felix Pendleton of the firm of Pendleton Brothers of New York was here this week to oversee the com- pletion of the repairs on the steamer Black Rock.
 Angus Morrison and family have moved into the Ellis house on Pearl street.
 Admit Seven.
 At the meeting of the Farther Lights society this week seven new members were taken in.
 The social Wednesday evening in the fire room was well attended. Sev- era1 guests were present from out of town.
 The Wonan's guild of Grace church meets this afternoon with Mrs. William Johnson. Mrs. John Whitaker has returned from a visit in Scotland.
 Mrs. James Richmond has returned to Westerly after a visit to Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Potter.
 Stanmore Lamb has returned from long visit in New Milford.
 Mrs. Charles Coz: has returned to her home in Providence after a visit here.
 Miss Agnes Gillis is visiting in New York.
 Contractor William Patterson has returned to East Hampton.
 Mrs. J. M. Douchette has returned to her home in Hartford.
 Miss Julie Eagan has returned to West Haven after visit here.
 Home from Nova Scotia.
 Mrs. Otis Douglas is back after a long visit in Nova Scotia.
 Miss Bertha Thompson has been visiting in Willimantic.
 Freeman Rogers is homo after a visit in Spring Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Joel Singer are plan ming to return here from Groton, where they have spent the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell have moved from Mystic to the Carpenter house.
 Mrs. Sarah Hewitt is seriously Ill. Liberty council, Daughters of Amer ica, had an entertaining meeting We'd ncsday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
MYSTIC
Many Mourners at Funeral of Con. stable William FoIey-Lodge Inter ests-A. O. H. Ball.

The funeral of Constable William Foley was held from his home on Church street Wednesday morning at 8.30 o'clock and was largely attended. At o'clock a solemn requiem high mass was sung by Rev. M. P. Hart, with Rev. John Macdonald of Hart ford. During the service Mrs. William Joyce sang Ave Maria and Martin Spellman sang Thy Will Be Done. The church was filled with mourning friends. As the body was borne from the church the choir sang Nearer, My tionally beautiful. The body was taken to St. Patrick's Catholic ceme- tery, where it was laid at rest in the family lot.
 About one hundred members of the B. F. Hoxie Engine company in uni society and Mystic division, A. O. H., escorted the body from the house to the church and to the cemetery.
 Visited New London.
 The members of the Royal Purple degree team of Mystic enca mpment went to New London Tuesday eve ming and were guests of Orient en- campment and exemplified the work of the degree to a. large class of can didates. After the degree work a plum duff supper was served. Stonington lodge, No. 26, T. o. O. F. met Wednesday evening and a class of candidates received the degree. Evening of Whist. Mystic Rebel1ah lodge, No. 56, I O O. F.. gave a whist in the Hoxie house parlors Monday evening when 21 tables were played. The first prizes were won by Miss Alice Lines and Prof Harry B. Douglas and the second went to Mrs. Mary Bennett ant Charles Dodd. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed St. Patrick's Night Ball. Mystic division, A. O. H., held ( concert and dance in Columbus hal Wednesday evening. GrinnelFs orches. tra furnished music and was assisted by Mrs. Mary Kilby of Boston, soprano and Louis Mercer, baritone. A buffe lunch was served.
 Local Briefs, Mrs. Elizabeth Chappell spent Wed nesday in Ashaway.
 Charles Mclaughlin of Jewett Cit, l was in town Wednesday. 1 Mrs. Enos M. Gray of Ledyard spen l Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Isa. bella Mackenzie.
 Miss Mae McDonough is visiting fl l Providence,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
STAFFORD SPRINGS
A. o. H. Present Successful Play Merger of Golf Club and countr, Club.

St. Edwards hall was crowded We'd nesday night when the A. O. H. pre- sented the play A Debt of Honor. The play was well cast and the society maintained it's reputation for having the real artists in amateur theatricals. Lynch's orchestra furnished music and Miss Angeline Lena sang between the acts. The song, I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier. which proved pop ular with the large audience
 Miss Loretta Murray is i'll with a light attack of pneumonia Miss Florence Garvais is employed at the Robertson store during the ill., ness of Mrs. W. E. Benton.
 John Bartlett is confined to the house with an attack of grip. Walter Buck of Boston Institute of Technology is spending a few days in town.
 Merger of Clubs. The Stafford Country club and the Stafford Golf company held a meet ing at the library Monday evening and decided to ama1gamate. The Country club voted to disband and turn all it's effects over to the Golf company. New bylaws were adopted, covering the rules and regulations of both organ izations. Nine directors. three to be elected each year were chosen as fol- lows: For three years, MT. Park, A. I. Mitchell and c. B, Pinney; two years, c. H. Meyers, Fred Wildey and R. M. Fisk; one year, c. D. Brown, Christopher Allen and James Shep- pard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
NO DOUBT THAT
 RESINOL DOES
 HEAL SICK SKIN

When you know physicians have prescribed Resinol for 20 years in the treatment of eczema and other itch ing, burning, unsightly skin eruptions, and have written thousands of reports saying: Ut is my regular prescription for itching" "Resinol has produced brilliant results" 'The result 1t gave was marvellous in one of the worst cases of eczema" etc, etc, doesn't it make you feel that this is the treat ment I can rely on for MY skin trouble:"
 The moment ResinoI Ointment touches itching skins, the itching stops and healing begtns., With the aid of Resinol Soap, it almost always clears away every trace of eczema, ring worm, pimples, or other tormenting eruption quickly, leaving the skin clear and healthy. Sold by all drug gists. For trial free, write to Dept TYR, Resinol, Baltimore, Md.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Some Forms of Rheumatism Durable.

Some Forms of Rheumatism Durable.
 Rheumatism is a disease character ized by pains in the joints and in the muscles. The most common forms are: Acute and chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches, sciatic rheuna- tism and lumbago. All of these types can be helped absolutely by applying some good liniment that penetrates An application of Sloan's Liniment two or three times a day to the affec ted part will give instant relief. Sloans Eminent is good for pain and espe- cially rheumatic pain, because it pene- trates to the seat of the trouble soothes the afflicted part and draws the pain. "Sloan's Eminent is all med icine.'' Get a 25c bottle now. Keep ii handy in case of emergency.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
PLAINFIELD
Girls Friendly Society Initiation Paymaster Coffey Somewhat I'm proved.

The annual initiation of the Girls Friendly society was held Tuesday evening, March 18th, at St. Paups Episcopal church after the service, the litany being said in place of the lec- ture.
 Paymaster coffey III.
 James Coffey, paymaster in Law ton Mill is still very i'll at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Simon Coffey. He has had narrow escape from typhoid fever, but is now out of danger, 1t Is hoped.
 Tuesday evening. March 16, was
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

A brush fire which assumed such
 proportions that many of the residents in Westerly thought serious damage was being done to buildings, occurred in the woodland off Tower street Tues day night. Until Wednesday morning it was supposed that a large barn had
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Auto Repairing and Painting

We repair Autos of all kinds in the proper manner.
 Latest Improved Facilities make 'ur shop unexceiied in New England. We bake the paint on, which mal<es t wear better, keep it's gloss ienssr, md Nll not crack.
 Why not haze yours right3 1t costs no more.
 Bentley-Clarke Auto Co.
 ss Main St. Westerly. R. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Young Peoples night in Plainfie1d grange.
 Miss Stella Checette was in Moosup Tuesday.
 Fred Racine returned from the hos pital Tuesday, much improved in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. George O. Whitman

Danielson, March 17.-Mrs. Harriet Whitman, wife of George O. Whitman, died at their home on Main street here early Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Whitman was born Jan. s, 1S46 at Windsor. Conn, the daughter of John L. and Mary Williams Doyle, who has been a resident here for a number of years. Her illness dates from about Thanksgiving time. She leaves her husband, two sons, a sister, Mrs. D. M. Bennett, and brother, Philip Doyle.
 Miss Mary Ann Monohan.
 Miss Mary Ann Monohan died at her home near Maple street about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening after a long ill- ness. She had been a raaiuent of Danielson for many years and was a daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs. Luke Monohan. She leaves two broth CTS, Michael of Webster, James of Dan ielson, and a sister Miss Bridget of Danielson, who is in poor health.
 A plan approved by the San Fran cisco Board of Supervisors provides for a monument to be erected in Gold en Gate Park oth ememory of Lin- coin Beachey, killed there Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

liable to condemnation.
 "7-Nothing in this order shall be deemed to affect the liability of any vessel or goods to capture or condem- nation independently of this order.