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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-09

Value Received At the Liberty Theatre tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
HORSE THIEVES IDENTIFIED
AS ESCAPED C0NVlCTS

EVANSTON, wyo.. Jan. 7.--Cspeciai.)-
Charles jackson, a horsethief who was
killed in this county a few weeks ago
while resisting arrest. has been identi-
fled as +. M. stringer. an escaped Mon
tana convict. His alleged brother, Jack
jackson. who was with him when he
was killed and who Is In the Wyoming
penitentiary to do five years for, horse
stealing. also has been Identified as
Montana fugitive convict. o. r. EIwood
stringer and Elwood escaped from the
Warm Springs convict camp IN Montana
on September IS. 1914 They fled into
Wyoming and worked south through this
state until they appropriated a bunch OF
horses belonging 70 ranchmen OF the
Bridger district The killing OF stringer
and capture OF Elwood followed. He
pleaded guilty
stringsr was sent 10 the Moatana penI-
tertiary on October 10. 1872 for grand
larceny. He was born at Durant, Wis,
and was S2 years OF age. Eiwood was
sent to the Montana prison. November ..
1873 for aiding to escape" He is from
Kinsman, Kan
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Wilson Will Make
Western Trip Of
Nearly Two Months

WASHINGTON. Jan 7.--President VIII
SON expects his trip to the Panama canal,
the San Diego and San Francisco EXPOSE
lions and his speaking tour afterward TO
last from March ) to May l. He told
callers today he planned to be away
from Washington for that period unless
public business necessitates his presence
here.
Detailed plans for the formal opening
OF the canal were considered at con
ference today between the president and
Senators overman, Hoke Smith and Gal
Dhger and Representatives Underwood,
Mann and Sherley. Mr.. Wilson now has
before him a tentative program for the
opening, drawn up under the direction
Of Secretaries Bryan. Garrison and Dan
iels.
An invitation 20 include the Pacific
northwest in the itinerary was extended
tor the president today by Senators Cham
berIain and Lane OF Oregon. Borah and
Brady Of Idaho. Sutherland Of Utah and
Jones and Poindexter Of Washington.
He promised to take in those states II
possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
BENEFIT FOR GYMNASIUM
Creighton Students Plan to Dispose
Of Tickets in Order to Raise
First Donation.
TO HEAR PLAY OF sTRoNGHEARr

At mass meeting of Creighton stu
dents ct the Creighton law school
Wednesday evening, IL was decided to
hold benefit performance for the new
university gymnasium at the Boyd
theRter on the evening OF January %.
The proposition Is being backed by some
of the more prominent alumni Of. the
university. The seating capacity of the
theater will be bought for that evening,
tickets will be sold by the students to
friends, and the profits at the box office
be turned over as the first real con-
tribution to the gymnasium fund.
DIR. e. II. Bruening of the dental de-
partment is the moving spirit in the
project. The following committee on ar
rangements has been appointed: Charles
Shook. medical chairman; James Martin,
arts. vice president; Richard ID. Kelly,
secretary-treasurer Carl Russum, medi-
cal. publicity
The play. which will be produced by
the stock company now playing at the
Boyd, will be the famous college play
-Strongheart' portraying the Indian at an
eastern school. The foot bail team will
be present in boxes as guests of the
alumni. while the varsity gfee club will
sing.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Southern Pacific is
Defendant in Fifty
Million-Dollar Suit

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. THE South
ern Pacific company aud several of its
subsidiary oil corporations are named as
defendants In three civil suits. involving
approximately s5o.Oo0.0OO. to be filed In
Los Angeles today by the United States
government. according to announcements
made here,
These actions are alleged to involve the
titles to more than 1000 acres of property
in Kern county, upon which moro than
500 oil producing wells are located The
government win ask that receiver be
appointed to handle the output OF the
properties until the action has been de-
clded in court
The complaints contain the allegation
that the Southern Pacific company mis-
represented the latd.in question as ''agrl.
culture" when application was made
which resulted IN patents for the land
being issued by tho government 1t is
alleged that tho railroad company knew
that the land was oil bearing property
at the time.
The action is along the lines OF several
suits instituted against the Southern Pa
cific company~by the government during
the last two years,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Will Pay U. s. Back in
Industry When War
Over, Says Belgian

BRUSSELS, Jan. q Cvia London).--"Ir
the United states had not come to our
aid It would have meant starvation for
most OF us" said Alfred Nerinex, pro-
visionsl bureoiuaster OF, I.ouvaln. today
I'VE are willing TO work. but we cannot
when the doors arc closed 20 exports.
We can not buy food. even II we have
the money, when the doors are closed ~
imports. II is no fault OF ours If We
starve. Feed us now and we shall pay
you back in industry when the war Is
over
The American relief cominittee has
freedom OF movement. The German off
cials are zealouslv scrupuious in seeing
that no food II taken for Germans
Hunger Is driving more and more per-
sons who have been well-to-do to. stifle
their pride and ask for bread. The re-
mote towns, where suffering Is most
acute. are now being reached by tho
American commission and no Belgian
who VIII ask FOB food need 50 hupgry
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Feds Pay Out Big
Advance to Other
League Stars Hired

CHICAGO, Jan. 7.--CIub owners of the
Federal league have paid out $4,000 in
1915 salary advances to major and minor
league stars who deserted Organized Base
Ball for the Federais, according to a
statement today by James A. Gilmore,
president OF the Federal organization
Protection Of this money, he said is one
Of the objects OF the leagues suit filed
against Organized Base Ball. charging it
with operating in violation OF the Sher-
man antitrust law.
The league proposes TO fight to a
finish to protect this investment" Gil
more said. I'm the event OF a repetition
of legal controversies which impaired the
1914 season. When litigation caused sew
eral Of our star players to sit idly on the
bench all season, this money win be tied
up in knot which viii take months to
disentangle. We propose to make cur
selves certain of the results before the
playing season begins"
The Federal league executive cited the
cases Of Hal Chase. who deserted the
Chicago Americans for the Buffalo Fed
erals; Pitcher George johnson, who
jumped to the Kansas City Federals from
the Cincinnati club Of the National
league; Armando Marsans. who also quit
the Cincinnati club for the, St Louis
Federais, and cases Of players who have
Joined the ranks of the Federals since the
close OF the 1914 season.
All Of them. Gilmore said. have received
advance money on their 1915 salaries
Pitcher wsAter Johnson heads the list
with 5000. and others have been paid
sums ranging from si.0oo to 5000
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
FRENCHMEN REPORT
IMPORTANT GAINS
Indications Are They Are Making
Inroads Into the German Tri-
angular Position.
CLAIM NUMEROUS ADVANCES

PARIS. Jan, THE French report
given out this afternoon announces the
capture Of a portion az the German fret
line trenches in the Woevre district e.
the northwest OF Flirty. This advance
derives its Importance from the fact that
II Indicates the French are making In
roads into tho German triangular posi-
ton. the apex OF which rests on the
right bank of the river Mouse at 81
Mihiel
The activity in Flanders and France Is
stiil confined largely to artillery cx-
changes. Mines also have been exploded
at two points on the line, with successful
results to the French troops.
The enemy at Stein5ach has not az
tackled again and the French IN this
region have retained their positlone.
They claim also an advance toward
Altldrch, in Alsace. south of steinbach
and Muelhausen, The text OF the conn
munlcation follows:
Long ARTILLERY Fight.
During the day Of January 8 there
occurred. from the sea to the Lys, Moth
ing other than artillery fighting in which
we had almost always the advantage
Our batteries put to flight certain Ger
man aviators who were coming in the
direction Of Dunkirk. and then compelled
a oessatiop OF the fire of German inne
throwers in the region of ziliebelxe,
'The enemy bcmbarded violently the
head Of the Belgian bridge TO the south
of DixTnude.
In the region OF Lille ave repulsed
with succesa.a violent German attack on
one of otr trenches. This trench in tho
beginning lost by US was recsptured with
great brilliancy and by tho exploding OF
mines we demolished a portion OF the
German field works. Between the somne
and the Oiana there has been nothing To
report except artillery engagements.
ExplOding BTinea stop Work.
TO the east Of Rheims on the Alget
we exploded some mines yesterday even
ing. This resulted in the stopping OF the
enemy's field work.
In the Argonne, 20 the west and to
the north OF verdun. there were yester.
day artillery engagements in which the
enemy did not show much activity
In the Woevre district the advance
made by us to the northwest of FIireS
Is more important that was at first taker
to be the case. We made ourselves mas
ters Of a portion Of the enemy's frs
line.
AT Steinbach and az the adjolninl
heights the enemy has not delivered I
counter attack. A persistent rain, TO-
getifer with the state Of the ground, mad.
any operations difficult We have re
tained all the positions conquered by u,
In preceding days There were two at
taeks on the part Of the enemy, one u
the west OF Watwiller and the other neai
KoIsohiag. Both were immediately re
pulsed. We have made progress in Oh,
direction OF Altkirch by occupying tn,
forests situated four kilometres 1.-TWO an,
one-haif miles) to the west of this town
Our heavy artillery reduced to sIlenc,
that Of the enemy.
During all the day Of January s III,
enemy bombarded the hospital at Thanh.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Westergaard Has an
Easy Time With the
Pride of Vancouver

The 1915 wrestling season in Omaha
opened last night when Jess Wester-
gard, who is about the class OF the
American heavyweights, dumped Jack
Corners. heralded as the Irish Giant
from Vancouver. B. c.. in two straight
falls. The first flop came in eighteen
minutes and twenty seconds and the Sec
ond in thirteen minutes and twenty-eight
seconds.
A bit Of decency. which proved popular
with the fans present, was exhibited by
Westergaard when he threw Comets in
the second round at the very edge Of the
mat and refused to accept the fall
awarded by the referee. He generously
gave Conhers another chance. but Con-
ners couldn't deliver and was pinned
down five minutes later.
westergaard registered the first fall
with a crotch and arm lock and the sec
ond by tho same route.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Henderson and Reid ,
Lead in Professional
and Amateur Shoots

PITTHBURG. Pa, Jan. THE Of
fetal trap shooting records Of the Inter
state association for 1914 award first
place among amateurs to voolfolk Hen
derson OF Lexington, KY, while L. H.
Reid OF Seattle leads the professionals.
Henderson broisa 1851. targets out OF 1850,
giving him an average OF 1858. Reid shat
tered ALAS out of s,226. scoring an aver
age OF .s6l4
The records were complied upon the
basis Of minimum OF 1900 targets dur
ing the last season, and the scores OF
more than 5000 trap shooters were consid-
cred as the result of competition in regis
tered tournaments. The percentage OF
more than 900 amateurs and professionals
are included in the report.
II. S. Huntley Omaha, amateur. made
an average Of 1852
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
WILL SEEK NEW BYLAW
AT GOLF BODY MEETING

( CHICAGO. Jan. TIA new bylaw 10 per-
NIT investigation of any charges OF pro-
fessionalism is to be sought tomorrow at
the annual meeting of the United States
Golf association IN New York. according
to Frank l.. Woodward OF Denver. pres
idcnt Of the Western Golf association,
and nominee for president of the United
States Golf association. Mr.. Woodward
and silas II. strawn and w. A. Alexander
left tonight for New York to attend the
meeting. Heretofore charges OF profess
sionalism must have been preferred by
another amateur in order to gain the at
tention Of the executive board
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
FED LEAGUE CHIEFS
PLAN FIGHT ON Obj.
Leaders of Independent OrganiSa-
ton Meet to Arrange to Push
Injunction Suit.
DEFENSE RETAINS ATTORNEYS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 7.-Consid-
Grafton of plans for furthering the anti
trust suit against Organized Base Ball
was said to be one of the purposes of a
meeting of Federal league leaders here
this afternoon. II was also said num-
Der Of trades OF players might develop at
the gathering. Among those here for the
meeting were II. f. Gates, counsel for
the league; Baltimore club officials, in
GLIDING Ned Hanlon, Harry Goldman and
Manager Otto Knabe and Rebel Cakes,
manager of the Pittsburgh club.
Defense Retains Attorneys.
CHICAGO, jan 7.--Alf of the defendants
in the suit brought by the Federal league
against the National commission and the
National and American Base Ball leagues
are to be represented by attorneys re-
tanned by the National commission, ac-
cording to word received here today by
Charles Thomas, president of the Chi
cago Nationals. from August Hermann
of the National commission.
In base bali circles IT was expected
that the National commission would
meet here next week to make definite
plans for combating the Federal league
suit
Yankee Transfer Completed.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The final details
OF the transfer of the New York Ameri-
can league base ball club franchise were
completed here this afternoon. Colonel
Jacob Rupert and n. L Huston, the
new owners, assumed control with the
passing of stock BY Frank J. Farrell.
the former executive.
President p. B. Johnson OF the Aneri-
dan league. devoted almost a month to
the contamination of the deal. which
gives the Cub new owners for the first
time since its establishment here In 1908.
Whitted Goes to See staIIlngs.
DURHAM, N. c., Jan. 7.--George Whit
ted. Boston National outfieider. left today
for Haddock. Ca, to confer with Man
ager stallings and President Gaffnsy.
He said they would discuss a proposed
trade with Philadelphia, whereby he
would go to that team in exchange for
Sherwood Magee.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
BRITISH ANSWER
IS CONCILIATORY
Reply to Note Regarding Shipping,
it is Said, Will Be Satisfactory
to United States.
WILL SEEK TO AVOID DELAYS

LONDON, Jan. T.--Thc reply 81 Great
Britain TO the American note regarding
interference with American shipping. Il
is said. IN we'll Informed quarters Is.
wholly conciliRtory and shows n dIspo-
sition on th~ part of England TO do
everything with reasoa to avert delay
10 American shipping at time when
freight rates arc high and consequently
loss OF time IL costly TO ship owners
England wishes 20 do everything IN ito
power consistent with the proper safe.
guarding OF the interests OF tho alllos
to facilitate world trade and stimulate
commerce. paralyEed as Il ls by war con-
dltions. Consequently, It Il declared,
there Ia no disposition on the part of
England 10 protest against the purchase
of German vessels by Americans where
the sales are genuine and the ships are
not used 80 as 20 avoid what might
reasonably be called the consequences
OF belligerency.
The use of transferred German ships IN
the cotton trade with Germany probably
would call forth objections from the al
lies. although cotton 10 not contraband,
because the allies, II IL said, would regard
such use as a roundabout means Of es-
Gaping the effects OF tho war.
At any rate objection il not likely to
come until ships are actually transferred
and their prospective use Is clearly lndi-
Gated. II is probable that the allies will
take the position that the sale money
shall be held until the close OF the war
as guarantee that II will not be OF
assistance TO belligerents.
An ASSURANCE that German ehipa pur-
chased by tho United States government
or Its citizens would engage In the South
American trade only. probably would sat
isfy the allies and prevent any formal OBJ
lection as, a stimulation Of the trade with
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
COAST SCHEDULE CHANGE
AN Ale. TO THE WHITE S0x

HICAGO.' Jan. 7,--Postponement of
the opening OF the Pacific Coast league
season from March "a to March 81. news
Of which was received here today will
out their original plans for their train
ing trip. The White sox squad will leave
Chicago early In February. and after
preliminary training at Paso Robes Will
play series OF games with the coast
league teams. some OF which, 1t Is said.
would have been impossible had the sea-
son opened March a.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

South America is greatly desired by ali
the allies.
While Il ia pointed out that the sale (
German ships in New York TO the ,Ametl-
can government or its citlscns would
inevitably relieve German citisens 81 the
heavy expense Of maintenance AMI IN
surance. undoubtedly consequences OF
war within the meaning OF international
practice. still England probably w'.uld
be willing 70 waive objections on this
point were the vessels TO enter trade IN
no way beneficial TO Germsny. Austria
or Turkey. M
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

bbI1lb FOUHCHb, s. D., Jan. Il
Especial )-saturday OF last week the
flour shipment from the Black. Hills 20
Belgium was made. 125 sacks going from
the Tri-state Milling company OF Belle
Fourche. The milIers' relief movement
has netted total OF 1000 barrels Of
flour valued at 100000 In addition 20
the flour the cargo will contain sl5 cases
Of condensed milk. the gift Of Mr.. James
j. hin: so blankets. contributed by the
North Star Wooden Mills company and
others; co union suits for children, the
silt Of the Northwestern Knitting works;
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
OMAHA ONE or THREE IN
FIELD FOR COLE TOURNEY

CHICAGO. Jan. Awarding Of tqur1
naments and action on the definition OF
amateurs are on the program for the
meeting OF the Western Golf association
here next week. 1t was predicted q radi-
cal definition OF amateurs would be
adopted.
Three clubs are left in the field for
the western amateur tournament. IL is
said. They are; The Glen Echo. St.
Louis the Mayfield Country club. cleve-
hand, and the Omaha Country club
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
CALDWELL SIGNS NEW
YORK AMERICAN CONTRACT

Ntsw YORK. Jan. Manager Dono-
van OF the New York American league
base ball club. arrived here from sala-
manca. N r.. today with a contract
signed by Ray Caldwell. who Is 10 pitch
for the New York Americans during the
coming season. The contract was signed
last night.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
AMENDMENT EXCLUDING
NEGROES LOST IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7--senate amend
ments TO the immigration bill proposing
TO bar negroes evoked a storm OF debate
in the house today when the bill was
taken up for consideration Of the diff
ferences between the two houses. The
amendment was rejected, 2S2 to- 75. The
disagreement viii so to conference.
Northern and southern members lined up
IN stormy color limo debate, the former
as rule attacking the amendment. and
the latter defending II.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Buffy Loses Match.

GLENWOOD, Ia. Jan. 7-(special.) y
Last night at the Rex theater here,
"Guffy" OF Pacific Junction failed to
throw Myers, the Burlington brakeman,
twice in thirty minutes and thereby for
feited SIS. Guffy won the first fall in
twenty-three minutes, but failed to Sc
cure the second. Preliminaries were two
11-year-old boys. followed by a match be-
tween Shuffler of Pacific junction and
Colwell OF Gienwood. Shuffler lost the
first and won the next two falls. Myron
Moore Of Pacific Junction refereed all
the matches.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Grand Island Men
Challenge Omaha
Bowlers to Match

From Grand Island comes red-hot
challenge to Omaha bowlers TO compete
with five high average men of the Grand
Island City league at that city. The
Grand Island men want to roll the
Burgess Nash team, the Clara Bellies or
the Omaha Star team on the Brunswick
alleys at Grand Island any time It is
convenient for the Omaha men to appear
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
Department ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.--(speeiaI Tele-
gram. Rural letter carriers appointed:
For Nebraska, William d, Love. Wayne:
for Iowa James G. Murray, Ankeny:
b. Ford. Russell
John Carson WAS appointed postmaster
At Kirkville. Wapello county. Iowa. vice
u. G.. Dana, resigned.
Cora u. Paul Of Arlington, Ia. has
been appointed clerk In the Treasury
department.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
PRESIDENT WILL CROSS
IOWA LATE IN APRIL

IOWA CITY. Ia, Jan T.--(speciaLl--
The probable itinerary OF President VII
sons visit to Iowa during the latter part
Of April was announced today by Judge
M j. Wade 10 inelude Iowa City and
the towns OF tho Rock Island from
Council Bluffs to Davenport.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
OWENS AND STEVENS ARE
TIED IN POOL TOURNEY

BY defeating Shepard last night in the
Capitol pool tournament, 100 TO 81, owens
worked his way back to first place, with
Stevens Owens had the game well In
hand after the fourth inning. gradually
gaining upon his opponent as the game
progressed. The last game Of the tour
nament will be played tonight between
the two leaders. Etevens and Owens, to
sea who has the honor OF winning first
prize, and tomorrow evening the loser
will play Andy Swanson for second and
third prizes
Score by innings
owens. IL. 4. 1. Is. 10. 10. 8, s. :. II, z. a.
shepard. 2. 10. IL. 1. 44SaIsS9o-
6S-6L
Scratches: owens, 4; Shepard. 4 Dead
balls: 3. Referees: Dixon
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08
STANDING OF CLUBS
IN REVOLVER LEAGUE

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE standing Of
the various clubs composing the United
states Revolver association. based upon
the matches won ana lost, Is as fol-
lows:
Springfield. 5, o; Pittsburgh. 6. 0. OWN
pic, ), Q; Denver. 4, 1; Providence, 8 &:
Youngstown, I, 3; Dallas. 4, 3; ST Louis.
], 2; Manhattan. & O: Portland. 4 o:
Spokane 3. l. Portsmouth. 0. 0: Cihzens'
2, Q: Chicago, o. 3; Manitoba. O. g. Belle
Vile, Q. s.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

several cases OF flannel garments from
the Stout Institute Monominie, Wis.,,
besides quantity OF cornmeal, beans
and peas.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will rid the
system OF fermenting foods and Doisons.
Keep stomach and liver healthy. sc All
observation-disclosures.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

Publicity Is the life OF base ball" once
said the wise Charles Webb Murphy The
Yankees Will be fun OF life by April Is
at the present rte.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-08

second Baseman Johnny Farrell has
resigned with the chicago elub.
The Washington times., 1915-11-23
STEAMER MAJESTIC
REACHES WHARVES
Vessel to Ply On Lower Machodoc
Route Comes From New
York.

The steamer Ma jestic which was re-
Gently purchased by the Potomac and
Chesapeake Steamboat Company and
which is to relieve the Steamer Wake
field on the lower Machodoc route, ar
rived at the Seventh street wharves AT
: o'clock this morning from New York.
The boat If to he equipped with forty
hve staterooms and to be put in thor
ough repair. It is stated. before she goes,
on the route.
The Majestic was built in Elizabeth.
y. j.. in 1909. and during the last three
or four years has been used as an ex-
oursion boat between Newark and
Coney Island. The vessel Is much the
same type as the Charles Manchester.
having fcathering wheel and low
wheel houses similar to those on the
Mac" The Majestic is 5ls net tons.
Is slightly more than 200 feet long. has
thirty-foot beam. and a depth OF ten
feet in the hold.
The vessel was purchased by the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Com
pany some six weeks ago and because
OF the crowded condition Of the New
York shipyards was brought to Wash
ington for the necessary alterations
The Majestic. II IL declared. will be
great Improvement over the Wake
field. The service was recently aug
mented by the Gratitude. which was
placed on the route from Washington
to Mattawoman Creek.