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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22
BOyIes College.

William j. Lockman. class of 10, is now
principal of the bookkeeping department
OF a business college in North Dakota.
NJ. S. Bacon. court reported from Lin
coin, who Is reporting i'm the federal court
In session here this week, called for a
stereotype operator to assist in getting
out the daily transcripts OF evidence
Roy Nimmo, a graduate of Boyles Iowa
college, was sent over, and is giving ex-
celent satisfaction.
John c. McCague. president OF the
McCague Investment company and head
OF eht Commercial club addressed the
young men students at their assembly
Friday, February 10, He advised the stu
dents to have a plan for their future and
to work TO II. Clean life, clean speech,
honesty of purpose, were some of the
points he emphasized.
Miss Edith Tobitt. our city librarian,
gave a very interesting and Instructive
talk TO the girls of Boyles college Friday
afternoon, February 10, on the value OF
reading. She spoke particularly of de-
veloping a taste for good reading while
young, and emphasized the fact that we
should read what we like. not only for
pleasure, but for culture and information.
and mentioned various books that might
be obtained at the library.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22
SCHOOL And COLLEGE NOTES
Items Of Interest from the Various
Educational Institutions of
Nebraska.
WHAT THE STUDENTS ARE DOING
York College.

Rev. Mr.. Brewer. pastor of the Evan
gelical church, led the devotional exer-
cises and gave q short talk at chapel
Monday.
The Grand Island college basket ball
team met the York boys In York Friday
night. Preceding the game the faculty
men met the business men OF this city In
a voley ball game
Prof. and Mrs, Davis accompanied the
basket ball team to Lincoln Saturday.
Following the game with Cotner, the
boys were entertained at dinner given
by Prof. Davis parents at 545 North
Twenty-sixth street
A meat cutting demonstration was
given before the domestic science classes
Tuesday Many city women were present
to take advantage of the opportunity to
acduaint themselves with the various cuts
of meats as explained by experts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22

during the last week. The meetings
have been well attended thus far and
much good done
Rapid progress is being made In the re-
modelling of the old gymnasium which
Is TO serve as temporary quarters for the
newly organized University Place, Young
Mems Christian association. Secretary
McNichols, formerly a member OF the
umaha association. Is on the ground and
getting the work started In good shape.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22

Could Not Walk with Rheuma tism.
A satisfied patient writes, 'sloan's
Eminent cured by rheumatism. am
grateful / can now walk without pain"
Only nc. All druggists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22
Wayne state Normal.

Prof Archer L. Burnham formerly
county superintendent OF Stanton county,
was visitor Saturday.
Conrad jacobson, class of 1914 and now
principal at Dakota City, has been elected
superintendent of the Bancroft schools
for the ensuing year
damage done to the wireless aerial. and
the department of physics Is again ready
to send and receive wireless messages.
One of the main features in the chapel
Tuesday morning was talk on Incl
dents of Travel by Prof. Bright. The
speaker seasoned HIS discourse with
wholesome humor,
President Conn left Wednesday for Chi
cago where he will attend conference
of state normal presidents. From there
he will go to Cincinnati. to be present at
a meeting Of state superintendents and
principals.
About forty members of the senior class
gathered at the home OF Mr., and Mrs.
Ed Johnson last Saturday night to enjoy
a reception given to the class by Miss
Sara j. Kilien, the class sponsor. The
home was decorated in keeping with st.
Valentines day. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Increased interest in the convocation
exercises has been secured by arranging
a series of practical talks to be given by
the business and professional men OF
Wayne. The special lecture course was
opened Friday morning with an address
by Y. s. Blair NJ. D., who spoke on THE
Advantages Offered in the Profession Of
Medicine"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22
Fremont COLLEGE. .

EECmOhN NOAtC8Cs
Lincoln's birthday was celebrated by an
address by Prof. A. Softley in the college
chapel February IL.
Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Swihart entertained
the orchestra and violin students at their
home on Military avenue Wednesday
evening.
Ransom Walker, a Chicago lawyer,
and graduate OF the college twenty
three years ago, was guest OF President
Clemmons last week
February IS marked the passing Of
another milestone for Prof. ]. !. Ray.
His wife delightfully."- surprised him by
inviting the men of the faculty to a $50
o'clock dinner
The swihart orchestra will give con-
cert under the auspices of the Union So
ciety in about two weeks. II will be re-
| inforced by several members Of the Cox
orchestra OF Omaha
Ray Chase. a scientific OF 1913, has been
appointed county superintendent of Dixon
county to fill the place made vacant by
/ Mr.. Teed, who has become a member Of
Superintendent Thomas corps Of helpers
in Lincoln.
The executive committee Of the East
convenes in Fremont March Is. IS and "a.
met at the college last Saturday and
formulated most excellent program.
Mr.. Clemmons, who is president OF the
association this year, has secured the
services OF DR.. Suzzalo of Columbia uni
versity OF New York City. Chancellor
Jessup OF the University or Iowa, and
DR. A. o. Thomas, whose addresses will
be leading failures OF the association.
Nebraska wesleyan Notes.
Chancellor Fulmer delivered the Found
ers day address at Kansas Wesleyan at
Saiina. Kansas last Tuesday.
Prof. Jensen goes 20 Blue Springs next
Friday 10 Judge in a debate between the
high schools at Blue Springs and DiIler
Prof Wells Of the history department
has been chosen as one of the judges on
manuscript in the Kansas State Oratori-
cal contest
Several ministers and laymen from the
Tecumseh district have been In the city
In consultation with DIR. Sehreckengasl
concerning the endowment campaign.
Frank Schertz. who is doing graduate
work at Northwestern university. has
recently been elected to membership IN
the honorary scientific society Sigma XII
The registrar reports that the enroll
ment for this semester II unusually large
and that In all probability all former rec.
ords will be exceeded As usual. tbs
largest gains are In the college of liberia
arts.
Rev Mr.. Wasser OF York and Rev Mr.
Wortheley of lincoln have been assist.
ing IN the meetings held by DIR. Low
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-22
Hastings College.


Dean Remp spoke before the Teach
ers' association OF Chase county Satur-
day.
Ex-Governor shalleuberger's address
70 the students has been changed from
Monday evening to Tuesday morning at
the regular 10 o'clock convection.
DR.. A. B. Marshall Of the .Omaha SEM
mary spent the last week with the col
lege, which observed the week OF prayer
He gave two addresses each day and
held conferences i'm the afternoons.
President Crone will address the Teach
ers' association of Furnas county next
Saturday, which meets at eBaver City
He will also occupy the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church the sunday follow
ing.
f. j. Simonds, state secretary of the
student Young Mems Christian essocia-
ton, spent Friday and Saturday at the
college. spoke to the association on Fri
day afternoon and addressed the student
body Saturday morning.
Grace NJ. Shepherd. class of "a, state
superintendent Of Idaho, is treasurer of
the National Teachers association
which meets at Cincinnati next week.
Miss Shepherd also has part in the
program of the state superintendent.
The Glee club trip Is planned to begin
on March 16 to extend for a period of
ten days, part of which time will be
to MIndent TIoldrge, Edgar. Nelson.
Superior, Diller, Pawnee, aPnama. Table
Rock and Kenesaw.
Enrico Aresoni, the celebrated tenor,
gave the final concert in the musical
course at the Presbyterian church on
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Aresoni had
an open date, which he spent at Hast
ings Tuesday visiting Prof. Fuhr and
looking about the college.
The student conference. which is to
convene at Hastings college February
IS to %, gives promis of being the largest
conference of the kind ever held In the
be fifty representatives from Grand ISL
and college, almost as many from the
State Normal school at Kearney, and
large representations from many of the
other institutions. Saturday Is to be
spent at the college. The women rep
resenting the different churches of the
city have arranged to give free dinners
and suppers to the delegates and the
homes will be opened for lodging and
breakfast without charge. Among the
speakers at this convention are Bishop
Mcdowell of the Methodist Episcopal
church, w. T. Elmore of India, repre-
Kelsey Of New York City, II. ]. Heinze-
man of Kankakee, ILL.,, international
Young Mems Christian association sec
rotary; Graham Stewart of the Young
Mems Christian association training coll
lege OF Chicago Miss Dodge, the Ma
tional Young Women's Christian asso-
citation secretary; Thomas Donahugh,
the Canadian secretary for the Metho-
dist episcopal board j. Lowell Murray,
the educational secretary of the stu
dent Volunteer movement; r. l.. Ewing
CARNATIONS IN the state of Nebraska
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
DEATH TAKES A PIONEER
GENESEO BUSINESS MAN

Geneseo. H., Jan. 15.--John Dedrick.
a pioneer merchant and prominent cit
izen of this city passed away at his
home on South Center street Thurs
day following an illness of less than
two days. Mr.. Dedrick was a veteran
of the civil war, enlisting in 1862 He
served until the close of the war. when
he established himself in business in
this city. The firm at first was Ded-
rick Il Gustus, later Dedrick x Law
renee. Continuously Mr. Dedrick had
for a half century been actively with
the enterprise begun in the cos and
which developed into the John Dedriclz
Co. groceries and drygoods store. one
of the largest mercantile establish
uelts in this section Of the country.
Mr.. Dedrick's passing came in the full
ness Of years, ne. having on Dec. 4
celebrated his 10Th birthday annivers-
ary. He is survived by his wife ana
five children: Henry VI. OF JanesviIie,
Wis; George p. at home: Mrs. Flora
Campbell Of Oak Park. Miss Jessie of
Chicago and Miss Eva at home. Fu-
neral services viii be conducted at the
late home, on South Center street. sun
day afternoon al O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
is ASKED
ON CRAFT CHARGE
Accusation on Organization of
Legislature Brings Demand
in the Iowa Senate.

Des Moines. Iowa, Jan. 15.-The
Iowa senate was called upon in two
resolutions yesterday afternoon to
take action onfGovernor Clarke's i'm
putation in his message that there is
graft in the organization of the leg
islature. one demanded an investi-
CATION II the charge, the other that
the offending words in the message
be expuuged from the records. Under
the rules the resolutions wers placed
on file and viii be considered next
Tuesday.
The investigation was asked by
Qugley of Clayton, floor leader of the
democrats. He demanded that a com
mittee of five. three of the members
republicans, be appointed : to deter
inc whether there IS any foundation
for the charge made by the governor
As the democrats had no part in
the organization they are determined
that the republican members shall be
held responsible for il. They did
not intend TO hew TO party lines until
the governor made his accusation,
but have decided now that it is ueces- /
sary.
Doran. Of Boone, a republican, pre-
sented the other resolution. The gov
ernor objected TO what he termed too
many clerks and janitors He said I
that old soldiers "doze in the CALLER /
les" because of nothing to do. In his /
resolution Doran said, we do not (
share his, apparent disgust and 'utol- I
ersnce OF the old soldier, and that 1
portion of his message should be ex-
plunged"
The governors friends can block
immediate action on the resolutions
1y having them referred to commit
ees.
The oath of Office was administered
o Governor Clarke and Lieutent Gov
.rnor Harding by Chief Justice Deem
II Of the supreme court yesterday
.fternoon. The governors reception f
o the members of the legislature /
vas held last night,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
BRITISH TO FREE SHIPS
HELD AS PRIZES ON BOND

Washington. Jan 15.-Reiease on
bond OF ships detained in British prize
courts will be permitted by the Brit
ish government OF the judge OF the
court is willing. according to the Brit
ish embassy
The British ambassador today made
urgent representations 10 the state de-
partment against q Carranza embargo
on oil exports from Tawpico. from
which the British navy draws some OF
its fuel. The British ambassador call
cd attention TO the destruction or
property in Tampico oil fields which
Is reported as very great.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
CONCERN ATTORNEY
HELD ON BRIBE CHARGE

Charleston, w Va. Jan. 15.--Attor
ney. A. Leo Well OF Pittsburgh, repre-
sentative Of the Manufacturers light
and Heat company, today vas released
under S25 600 bail for hearing next
Tuesday on the charge that he offered
a $4,000 bribe to Public Service Com
missioner c. II. Bronson
Well was arrested near Parkers-
burg last night. II is said that lis
present trip into West Virginia was in
connection with the sRit Of the West
Virginia public service commission
against the Manufacturers Light and
Heat company. and that he offered
Bronson the bribe TO influence his
action.
Bronson IS a brother-in Of Gov
ernor Hatfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
MEXICAN LEADER
TELLS OF ESCAPE
Iturbide, Once a Millionaire,
Travelled Is Days on Des-
ert to U. S. and Safety.

Washington. D. c.. Jan. 15-Edu
ardo Iturbide, once a member of the
Mexican senate ana later commander
OF the federal district. revealed here
last night the story Of his sensational
esoape from death in Mexico. the cri-
cumstances of which for a time threat
ened to cause a serious breach be-
tween General Gutierrez and Generals
villa and Palafox
he said he rode nearly coo miles
through deserts and over mountains
TO the American border after leaving
a train south of Chihuahua 10 avoid
arrest
When General PalafoX. the Zapata
commander. arrived in Mexico City he
ordered the arrest OF Iturbide, who.
seeming trouble. had hidden in a
house. American Agents SilHmau and
Canova interceded and he was prom
ised a fair trial. but he doubted the
wisdom OF surrcndering and remained
In hiding.
Finally through the efforts OF the
American government General Guti-
errez. as provisional president, signed
an order giving Iturb'de safe conduct
TO the United states. Cauoya left
Mexico City on the same train with
Iturbide. but before they had proceed
81 flr order was issued by General
villa for the arrest OF Iturbide.
-'I rode on thar train" Iturbide said
last night. 'Just one day. Cor 1 realized
that the secret service men were trail
ing me AID that an order for my ar
rest would come any minute wrote
my viii and gave Go % Mr.. Canova and
slipped of the train just south OF
Il walked around aimlessly for GO !
miles and finally got q horse on "a /
ranch. For 1S days I rode. disguised T.
as a raucher. and made my way TO !
the American border. eluding troops ]
and police by travelling mostly at night .
and sleeping by day.
4 had left ali my baggage on the /
rain. and when I finally got 70 the
Rio Grande / was afraid TO 70 10 any
II the bridges for fear the secret ser
-ice -men would be waiting Tor me. l /
rave always been a good swimmer. so
plunged in and swan the river. An
-ngIishmau whose name ] viii not
mention met me and gave me some
lcthes. / was destitute when I arriy-
d."
Fast year Iturbide was worth sew
raj millions His property has now
,een conhscated and his funds in Mex
can banks similarly appropriated By
he different chiefs, BY selling some
4 his property TO foreigners he saved
small sum from the wreckage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
MAY WHEAT PRICE GOES
TO S1.441a AT CHICAGO

Chicago. III, Jan. 15.-War price
high record in wheat was broken IN
the first minute of trading today. May
selling at S1-435s, nearly cent above
last nights close. In the next hour
May wheat advanced TO S14f9s q
l.44is
Dispatches telling that Turk army
Of 10000 was threatening the Suez
canal and that Utah aud Idaho wheat
was bringing SL60 a bushel 10 go 70
California kept prices moving upgrade.
Flour. rye and corn also advanced be-
cause of immense export business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15

o'Rourke in Humorous Mood.

Representative O'Rourke injected
a bit Of humor In the proceedings OF
the house by Offering a set of three
resolutions, providing that, beginning
next week. the house remain in ses-
sion every day OF the week. except
Sunday. and take not less than ten
ballots ezch day until a speaker was
elected: that the members receive no
salary until the end of the legislative
session. and that the house tmmed-
lately adjourn sine die.
No official recognition was given
the resolutions. Secretary OF State Ste
venson ordering the roll call on
s speaker 10 proceed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
Important Victory for the
British Army is Claimed
Near Labasse, France.
ENEMY 'SLOSSESH HEAVY
Positions involved Said to Be of
Strategic Value. but Con-
firmatiOn Lacking.
sY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

| a British victory not recorded in OF
fetal statements from Paris nor Ber-
lin, and described as important is re-
ported unomciaHy from St Omer.
France. 1t is said Jan 10 British
stormed Germans in entrenched posi-
tions near Labassee. France. driving
back the Germans with heavy losses
and advancing one mile. Positions in
vOlyed are Of considerable stragetic
value. but confirmation of their cap
ture is lacking. Heavy lighting con-
tinues near scissors, where the Ger.
mans have won important advantages
over the allies.
violent attack north of Soissons
under General Won Kluck, which,
coupled with flood stage of the river
has forced the French back across the
Aisne is the most striking news of the
last "A hours. according TO observers
in London. This engagement is the
first notable fighting in the vicinity OF
SCISSORS since last September, when
the British army, which was subse-
quently transferred to Belgium. was
successful in crossing the Aisne. Snow
in Vosges and foods in Flanders pre-
vent extensive operations on the east
ern or western wings
French Crushed on Aisne.
The northern bank of the Aisue.
northeast of SCISSORS. has been clear
ed of French, who suffered heavily. re-
treating 10 the south bank, says Ber-
lin. Large losses were inflicted on the
French in the region Of st. Mihiel. In
Poland, west OF the Vistula, 500 Rus
slams were captured. Russian counter
attacks were beaten OF with heavy
losses.
Today's French official report refers
briefly to the military situation north
east OF Scissors. It says the Ger
mans yesterday occupied the village
Of St Paul, near Scissors, but the
French drove them out. Except GUS
tomary artillery exchanges and a spir-
tied infantry encounter in Vosges, I'm
which the French claim victory. and a
successful infantry charge near Arras,
he report contains little news.
Petrograd is confident the German
offensive movement In Poland has
spent its force and the war office an
lounces Russian gains along the Wis
ula. General Won Hindenburg's troops
ire occupying strong positions. how
ever, and there are no indications they
ire threatened seriously by the en-
my.
Turkish forces which occupied
7abriz are penetrating the interior.
The porte is said to have offered to
withdraw Turkish forces from Persia
f Russia would also do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
ATTORNEY IS SENTENCED

Chicago. H.. Jan. 15.-Lewis e.
Dickinson. an attorney, and Robert
E. Malone, an attache Of his office.
were sentenced to five years impris-
onment and Frank p Mcmahon, court
room hapger-on, to four years Thurs
day. when they were found guilty of
a conspiracy to obstract Justice They
were convicted in connection with an
offer TO introduce perjured testimony
IN thu case OF John p. Cummings, a
manufacturer, who had been Indicted
on charge brought by Dorothy Moore,
his former etenographer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
LODGE HOLDS CONGRESS
FOR DEFECTIVE DEFENSE

Washington, D. C.. Jan l5----N Gtiot!'
nj defense has many defects almost
wholly due to congress- declared Sen
ator Lodge today. "Cut of needless
army posts, navy yards and stations.
be advised. "and lay aside for a few
years appropriations for public build
iurs and river and har5or improve
meats where not needed. Drop all
expenditures designed for spots where
votes are thickest and you viii have
money 10 provide an adequate army
and navy without adding 20 taxation.
Clinton, III. Jan. 15.-Directors Of
Clinton's $4,000 Young Mems Chris
tian association building, opened one
year. reported that the association was
entirely free of debt The organiza-
ton gained fame when hackers OF the
association carried case to higher
courts four times in an effort 10 col
lect $4,000 left by a wealthy resident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
THE WEATHER
/ Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, foS
Rock Island, Dsvenport, Moline

Unsettled tonight and Saturday
probably rain or snow. somewhat cold
er tonight with the lowest temperature
about freezing: colder Saturday;
fresh winds.
Temperature at a m. "a. Highest
yesterday Al Lowest last night %.
Velocity of wind at a N. - miles
per hour.
Precipitation none
Relative humidity at : p N. "a at
: a. m. Sc.
Stage of water 3.4. no change in last
- hours
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
RETIRED FARMER
BLOWS Off HEAD
WITH A SHOTGUN
Ephraim Johnson, Well Known
Geneseo Resident, Commits
Suicide at His Home.
TIES STRING TO TRIGGER
With Other End Fastened TO Ills Right
Foot, He Discharges Weapon
lll Health Cause.

Geneseo. Jan. I5.-- Broken in health
and despoadent over his failure to i'm
prove, Ephrafm Tomunson. aged 20
we'll known and highly respected re
tired farmer. went to the cellar of his
home on Pearl street this morning at
9 o'clock pat a block for his head to
rest on. under a piece of carpet laid
down on his back, tied one end Of a
string to a trigger of a double-barreled
shot gun and the other to his right
foot. and discharged the weapon, his
head being blown off as q result
Mr.. TUmlinson had been in a weak
ened condition for a long time. owing
TO hes advanced age, and this is sup
posed TO have been responsible for
his rash act, which has created a sen
sation here. where he had resided for
some time.
lie arose this morning about s
o'clock. He ate a hearty breakfast,
and after talking with members of
his family for a while went to the
basement. presumably to fix the fire.
Grewsome Sight.
The sudden report of the weapon
startled relatives, and they hastened
below to find the grewsome sight Al
though DIT. c. 5. Young was secured
within few minutes. his services
were not needed. Coroner J. J. John
son, Cambridge, was notified and con-
Quoted an inquest. No new facts were
brought out and verdict finding self
destruction was returned
Deceased leaves a wife and three
children. the latter being Mrs. Daisy
Young and John TOmlnson, both at
home, and Mrs. a. Rishel, Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-15
NIGHT MEETINGS
FOR The CABINET

Washington. d. c. Jan. 10 - The
president has broken another prece-
dent and will have night cabinet meet
ings. Beginning tonight, the cabinet
viii meet every Friday at p. m, for
informal discussion of the govern
ment's business.
Representative Beakes of Michigan
proposed a constitutional amendment
10 make the presidential term six
years.