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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
Official Text of German Reply
to Proposals of United States

WASHINGTON. March 4-The official
text Of the German governments reply
to the American note suggesting that
Germany and Great Britain agree on a
plan TO lessen danger to neutral shipping
ia the war zone was made public here
today. II follows:
The imperial German government has
taken note with great interest of the
suggestion Of the American government
that certain principles for the conduct
OF maritime war on the part OF Germany
and England he agreed upon for the pro-
lection of neutral shipping. II sees therein
new evidence of the friendly feelings Of
the American government toward the
German government, which are fully re-
ciprocated by Germany.
1T is in accordance with Germany's
wishes also TO have maritime war con-
Quoted according to rules which, without
discriminatory restricting one or the other
of the beligerent powers in the use OF
their means of warfare. are equally con-
sidorate of the interests Of neutrals and
the dictates Of humanity.
Consequently II was intimated in the
German note Of the 18th that observa-
ton of the declaration of London on the
part of Germany's adversaries would cro-
ate a new situation from which the Ger
man government gladly would draw the
proper conclusions.
Proceeding from this view the Ger
man government has carefully examined
the suggestion of the American govern
ment and believes that it can actually see
in IL a suitable basis for the practical
solution of the questions which have
arisen.
offers to stamp Mines.
with regard to the various points Of
the American note it begs to make the
following remarks:
"First-With regard TO the sowing OF
mines, the German government would be
willing to agree, as suggested. not TO
use floating mines and to have anchored
mines constructed as indicated. More
over, it agrees to put the stamp of the
On the other hand, 1t does not appear to
it to be feasible for the belligerents
wholly to forego the use of anchored
mines for offensive purposes
"Secon-The German government would
undertake not to use its submarines to
attack mercantile vessels of any flag
except when necessary to enforce the
right of visit and search. Should the
enemy's nationality of the vessel or the
presence of contraband be ascertained,
submarines would proceed in accordance
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with the general rules OF International
law.
"Thir6-As provided in the American
note. this restriction OF the use Of tho
submarines is contingent on tho fact that
enemy mercantile vessels abstain from
the use Of the neutral flag and other
neutral distinctive marks. II would ap-
pear to DO matter Of course that such
mercantile vessels also abstain from arm
ing themselves and from all resistance
by force, since such procedure is con-
trary to international law and would
render impossible any action OF the sub
marines in accordance with international
law.
Food for Animals Also.
"Fourth-The regulation Of legitimate
importations of food into Germany sug-
gcsted by the American government ap-
pears to be in general acceptable. Such
regulation would be confined to importa-
lions by sea, but that would. on the other
hand. include indirect importations by
way of neutral ports. The Germans
would. therefore, be willing to make the
declarations of the nature provided in
the American note, so that the use OF tho
imported food and foodstufts solely by
the non-comhatant population would be
guaranteed. The imperial government
must, however, in addition, emphasize
having the importation of other raw ma
terial used by the economic system OF
non-combstants. including forage. per
mitted. To that end the enemy govern
ments would have to permit the free
entry into Germany of the raw material
mentioned in the free list OF the declara-
ton of London and TO treat material in
cluded in the list of conditional contra
band according TO the same principles
as food and foodstuffs.
The German government ventures to
hope that the agreement for which the
American government has paved the way
may be reached after due consideration
OF the remarks made above, and that in
this way peaceable neutral shipping and
| trade will not have to suffer any more
than is absolutely necessary TO unavoid-
able effects of maritime war. These eff
! fects could he still further reduced IT, as
was pointed out in the German note OF
the 18th inst, some way could be found
to exclude the shipping of munitions OF
war from neutral countries to belligerents
! on ships of any nationality.
THE German government must. OF
course, reserve a definite statement OF
the position until such time as it may
receive further information from the
| American government, enabling 1t to sec
| what obligations the British government
are on their part willing TO assume"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
CONGRESS ENDS
SESSION AT NOON
Deadlock Over Postoffice and Indian
Appropriations Continues to
End and Both Fail.
LAST YEARS BUDGET CONTINUED

WASHINGTON. March 4.--Con-
gress adjourned sine die today. The
senate adjourned at 12:O4 p. m, and
the house, after turning back the
hands OF the clock, adjourned at
1918 p. m.
The total appropriations of the
session we're approximately $1,12O,-
4S4,324. several millions under the
record of previous congresses.
Two appropriation bills failed. Cur
rent appropriations for the postal
service and the Indian office we're
extended for another year.
In the closing hours President Wilson
signed the Seamcn's bill. the neutrality
resolution, empowering him to prevent
ships leaving American ports with sup
plies for belligerent warships. promoted
Colonel Goethals to he a major general
for his services as builder of the Panama
canal. and gave promotions to other
officers associated with the work.
The administration ship bill, the Phil
ippine bill, the Christian bills, the rural
aud ratification of the treaties with
Colombia and Nicaragua-all hard
pressed administration measures-fell by
the way side.
In the senate several members. long
prominent national figures, among them
senators Root and Burton. stepped back
into private life as the curtain fell. In
the house, Democratic Leader Underwood
said good bye, TO sit in the next senate,
and three score or more members re-
tired.
For many minutes before adjournment
there was a hull I'm the senate. Absolutely
no business was transacted. Senator Sim
mons paid a tribute to Senator Perkins
of California, who retired at noon. Sen
ator Perkins sat for a moment in con-
temptation of the tribute. Then he slowly
half rose from his seat, feebly waved hii
hand toward the North Carolina senator
and his colleagues in a gesture of fare
we'll, and then took his seat again, too
overcome with emotion to speak.
Senator Gallagher offered resolution
OF thanks to Vice President Marshall fol
his services as presiding officer of the
senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
Alleged Chicago
CRATER Captured
After Long Chase

CHICAGO. March A-Edmund Rice,
wanted in connection With gratt charges
made against four former officials Of tho
detective bureau Of tho chicago police
department, has been arrested and has
confessed according to story pub
lishcd here today
Rice. who Cvadcd arrest for months
was caught in Tiajunana. Mex, by dc
tectivcS under states Attorney Hoyno
lie previously had been traced TO san
Francisco and San Diego, Cal, and
Juarcz. Mex
II is alleged that Rice was at tho head
Of the "pay-off" operations between the
police and a band OF clairvoyant sWini-
lers and wire tappcrs
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
CONGRESS- MAKES
MARK FOR PASSING
MOST LAWS OF ANY

Continued from Page One.)
craftsmanship, when, as the hour OF u
O'Clock had almost struck, Representative
Fitzgerald of New York. chairman OF the
powerful committee on appropriations
and Representative Moon Of Tennessee
chairman of the committee on postoffices
and post roads. became involved In a bit
ter personal alteration over the failure or
the postoffice appropriation bill that
threatened the peace of the occasion and
called for the presence of the sergeant-at-
arms with the mace.
The lie was passed between the two
distinguished democrats and when they
had finished the artistic setting OF great
national epic had been rudely shattered
because of attributed betrayal of indi-
vidual right, growing out of the passage
of joint resolution continuing the pres
ent postofflce appropriations until June
90 1916.
All Rush for Home.
When the gavels fell in the two houses
there was never seen in Washington such
a rush for trains on the part of legisla-
tors their families and secretaries. Union
station late this afternoon never saw so
many plug-hatted and long-coated states
men all on one mission bent, Home Sweet
Home"
Representative Dan stephens and wife
did not stay to witness the complete
burial of the sixty-thr1 congress, hay
ing arranged to take an early train for
Fremont.
Congressman Sloan, wife and daughter,
left tonight for Geneva, accompanied by
Mr. sloan's secretary. Mr.. Bross.
Representative Barton, anxious to get
back to his own west" where his best
affections are, took an early Grain for
Grand Island. Mr.. Barton will browse
around" a bit before he decides as to
his future work.
Barton May Try Again.
He is not satisfied over the result OF
last November and may decide to get
into the race for another term in con-
gress. But If he does. he said to The
Bee correspondent; 1T will be as a
straight-out republican"
Representatives Kinkaid. Lobeck and
Mcguire having departmental business to
clean up will go back TO Nebraska in
a leisurely way.
Senators Hitchcock and Norris have
still much TO do before returning to the
prairie state, Senator Norris particularly,
being DESTROYS of securing data for sew
eral chautauqua addresses he will make
during the spring and summer.
Pension Circular.
The commissioner of pensions has pre-
pared ? circular letter, which will be
sent to every male pensioner on the rolls,
aggregating about 45OO0O, requesting in
formation as to the domestic status of
each.
The letter contains inquiries as to the
date and place of the soldiers birth, and
his residence at the date of enlistment
his wife's full name and her maiden
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05

name; date and place name; date and
place of marriage, and as to whether
there is any public record OF such mar
riage.
If either the soldier OF his wife was pre-
viously married he is requested to fur
nish full! information in regard to such
former marriage, and also as to the
names and dates of birth OF all children
These inquiries are made wholly in the
interest of the soldier and his family,
and It is believed that the information
thus to be gained will at some future date
prove of great value to the widow or
children.
Duplicates Former Letter.
A somewhat similar circular letter was
sent to the pensioners in 1898, and the re-
plies have already proved to be very
valuable, but inasmuch as more than six
teen years have elapsed since that date,
during which, many changes may hae
taken place in each family and because
those circulars were not sufficiently def
mite to bring out all the material facts
it was thought bets TO make this re-
quest for full Information.
The commissioner urgently requests
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
Austria Loses Many
of It's Best Guns

GENEVA. March f-(Nia Paris) That
Austria lost much of its best now artil-
lery in the recent fighting in cast Prus-
sia and northern Poland is the intorma-
ton received here from what are con-
sidcred reliable sources Tho guns lost
are said to include twcnty-three batteries
OF 9o5 milimetrcs and. a number Of l35
milimetres. In the region surrounding
Flock, Kutno and Segicrz alone. nine
complete batteries are said to have been
captured by the Russians, while nine
others were destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
Rub Rheumatic,
Aching Joints
And Stop Pain
Rheumatism is pain" only.

rheumatism is pain only.
Not one case in fifty requires internal
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penetrating "St. Jacobs Or right into
your sore, stiff, aching joints, and relief
comes instantly. st. Jacobs OH is a
harmless rheumatism Imminent which
never disappoints and can not burn the
skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining Get a
small trial bottle of old. honest "St.
Jacobs OIL" at any drug store. and in
just a moment you'll be free from rheu-
matte pain, soreness and stiffness. Don't
suffer! Relief awaits you. st. Jacobs
OH is just as good for sciatica, neural
sia, lumbago. backache, sprains.-Adver-
tisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05

each soldier or sailor upon receipt OF
this letter of inquiry to consider It care
fully and to make prompt and full reply
to such inquiry and to RETURN it as
promptly as practicable in the addressed
envelope which will accompany each
letter and which require no payment OF
postage.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-05

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property for a quick sale.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04
REVELATIONS0F A WIFE
New Orleans heading, and a date three days before.
By ADELE GARRISON

New Orleans heading. and a date three days before.
 Always Your Jack"
 Dear little girl" it began. "A year is long time between letters, isn't it? But you know I told you when l left that the chances were slim for getting a letter back from the wild territory where I was going, and I found when I reached there that slim was hardly the word. I wrote you twice, but have no hope that the letters ever reached you. But now l am back in Gods country, or shall be when I get North, and of course, my first line is to you. I am writing this to the old place, knowing it will be forwarded if you have left there.
 1T shall be in New York two weeks from today, the 24th. Of course, I shall go to my old diggings. Tele- phone me there, so that I can see you as soon as possible. I am looking forward to a real dinner at a real restaurant, with the realest girl in the world opposite me the first day I strike New York, so get ready for me. I do hope you have been we'll and as cheerful as possible. I know what a struggle this year must have been for you.
 "Till see you, dear. Always your,
 JACK"
 l finished the reading of the letter with mingled feelings of joy and dis may Joy was the stronger, however. Dear old Jack was safe at home. But there were adjustments which I must make. I had my marriage to explain to Jack, and Jack to explain to Dicky Nothing but this letter could have so revealed to me the strength of the infatuation for Dicky which had swept me off my feet and re- suited in my marriage after only six months acquaintance. Reading it I realized that the memory of Jack had been so pushed into the back ground during the past six months that I never thought to tell Dicky about him.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04
EXCUSE ME" AT
 POLI'S THIS WEEK

One of the most amusing of present cuse Me-" described by the author as a Pullman Carnival and by the press and public as one of the best farces of a decade. The action of the play takes place on a Pullman car, bound for Reno. In the production in which the Poli Players will appear at Polls theater this week the original Pull man coach will be used for it is a very necessary feature to make the play a success. This is one of the most ingenious stage settings that theater- goers have seen. It is a strongly con- structed car with it's various apart ments, built exactly as the Pullman coaches which are in regular use. Poli patrons will welcome the appear ance of Forrest Seabury in the role of the negro porter. MT. Seabury is said by those who have witnessed the rehearsals to be the equal of any actor who has played this noted role. Admirably gifted to present char acter of this kind, MT. Seabury seems destined to score an individual suc- cess in the play. Harry Hollinsworth and Billy Long will be the clipping couple; MT. Ellis will present the part of the drunk" and the other members of the company will be seen in parts which give them ample op- portunity to display their talents. Excuse Me" will be one of the lead ing productions of the fall season. For the matinee this afternoon the management announces another Chocolate Day" boxes of Park & Tilford bon -bons being given to each woman attending.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04

The simplest frocks are always the best for the little children. This one is so simple that it requires no skill beyond that of the everyday needle-woman to make 1t, yet 1t can be made really dressy ii it IS shirred or smocked to form yoke. 1t can be shirred in several rows to give the effect of shallow yoke or can be gathered, or smocked, and shocking this season is exceedingly fashionable and is used to give very charming color effects. The work is by no means difficult, it takes. up very little time and yet it is sur prising how really ornamental it is. The frock is good one for various washable materials ard also for such fabrics as. challis, wool voile and the like to be, worn during the cool weather. For the' six year children, rose colored chalIis or. cashmere would be charming shocked in, silk of the same color. For the little one of two, white lawn would be very dainty with shocking of either blue or of pink.
 For the year size will be needed 215 yds. of material 27 in. wide, yds. 36 or A, with yd. of lace for the neck and sleeves.
 The pattern No. s767 is cut in sizes for 2, 4 and years. It will be mailed to any address by the Fashicn Department of this paper. on receipt of ten cents.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04
SINNERS" AT LYCEUM
 THURSDAY EVENING

It is an interesting fact that since the present season opened not a single manager or theatrical magnate has been heard to declare that "'the war and the moving picture houses have killed the legitimate drama"
 Tn the early fall of last year we had a succession of half done offer ings, and people refused to go tc see them. This season the percentage of really good, competent, interesting things has been exceptionally large. William A Brady, Ltd, one of the foremost theatrical producers in America, alone having several first class hits one of them being Sin ners," that remarkably clever drama by Owen Davis which will be seen at the Lyceum Thursday evening. sinners" has been playing to capac- ity audiences everywhere since leaving New York after it's run of 321 per- formances at MT. Brady's playhouse, Where it proved to be one of the greatest successes in season when It was noted that only the best could survive.
 The production of Sinners evoked unstlnted praise from press and pub lic when It appeared in New York, ana Will be presented here with the , same William A. Brady thorough ness that characterized its advent be- Tore the New York public Seat sale
 tonight at CrowelPs.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04
Menu for Tomorrow
Breakfast.

Breakfast.
 Baked Bananas
 Hominy Sugar and Cream
 Eggs with Brown Butter
 Creamed Potatoes
 Corn Muffins Coffee Corn Chowder Crackers
 Stewed Prunes
 Cream Cheese Tea
 Pepper Pot
 Mutton Outlets
 Tomato Sauce
 Potatoes
 Waters Cheese Rice Cones Coffee Egys With Brown Butter-Place two tablespoonfuls of butter in a small saucepan over the fire and cook until it gradually changes to a dark brown color Turn in quickly two tablespoonfuls of tarragon vinegar and keep very hot Poach half a dozen eggs, trim and transfer to a hot platter and pour over them the browner butter. Rice Cones-Pick over and wash one-half of cupful of rice. Place it :n a double boiler; add one pint of milk and a pinch of salt and cook until the milk is absorbed. Pack in small cone shaped moulds and set aside to cool. Turn out carefully, scoop a little from the top of each and fill in the hollow with a spoonful of jelly or preserve. Serve with soft Custard.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04

who disagree as to the relative i'm
 portance in the conduct of pros
 porous patent medicine business and
 they decide. after much squabhling
 and irritation, to sever their business
 interests. But their partnership agreement does not provide for any
 method by which they can end their
 relations. Their lawyer is called in,
 but they decline his various business ideas and he finally suggests the in-
 expensive method of playing a show down poker hand to see which of the partners will have control of the business, as well as the direction of the other partners affairs. 4 pair
 of sizes wins, and the winner obtains the services of his partner as butler in his household for one year, under an ironclad agreement by which not a word of explanation shall be made nor an order violated, without the payment of so many fines that the loser would be bankrupt. After the butler Is installed in his meniai du- ties. he is almost driven frantic by home1y old cockney housemaid, who pursues him with her attentions. To make matters worse. his sweetheart arrives as a guest in the house. He cannot explain for fear of the fines which would sacrifice his interest in the business, and the wife of the win ner sympathizes so openly with the unlucky partner that her husband be- comes jealous. This amusing condi- tion of affairs develops the most hil- arious fun and twisted situations, which are finally strengthened out the cleverness of the losers sweetheart, who ultimately plays the hand.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04

I didn't know Helen was so good at golf ..... Why, she beat me so easily that it wasn't even exciting.
 .. She not only played we'll, she also looked well ..... She was wearing a hand knitted sport sweater of burnt orange ..... The stitch was
 quite loose, making it light and at the same time, warm. -. It was made like a surplice blouse, button ing slantwise across the front and ending in a sash which was wound once and a half around and tied over the left hip ..... The cuffs were small and turned back, collar was rolling you know the kind which cn be but toned high up around the throat. ..... The sweater looked so we'll worn with homespun skirt of some sort of brown mixture and a black velvet Tam O Shanter. .-.... Perhaps it was because I spent so much time admiring her costume that I was beaten so badly. .... Better luck next time, I hope. ... Goodbye.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-04
"A PAIR OF SYKES"
 TO SHOW AT LYCEUM

"A Pair of Sixes," the farce which New York critics declared to be the funniest play ever seen on the New York stage and which ran for an entire year at the Longacre Theater, New York, will be presented at the Lyceum theater Saturday matinee and evening, Oct. 9th by a company of we'll known actors each of whom has appeared at one time or another in the New York production. It is in three acts. The author is Edward Peple, who has already won a high place among American dramat,sts by his other great successes, The Prince Chap" and "The Littlest Reb- el." He has written an amusing story and developed it through three. acts of the most amazing comic situa- tions and in a spirit of humor that never lags.
 The plot deals with two partners,