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Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
HUMPHREY CHOSEN
AS G. A. R. LEADER
Grand Island Man Elected to Be
Department Commander at
Minden Encampment.
AppoMATTox MEDALS APPROVED

MINDEN, Neb., May Especial
Telegram. AT the Grand Army of
the Republic meeting this afternoon,
the following officers were elected: ::
Department commander. George c.
Humphrey OF Grand Island; senior
vice commander, w. H. Stewart OF
Geneva; junior vice commander.
Levi M. Copeland of Minden; medi-
cal director, 8. K. spalding of Omaha;
chaplain, ]. Z. Ripplior of Juanita.
Lexington was chosen as the next
meeting place for the encampment.
Approve AppOmRttOx Medal.
A resolution introduced by Victor Rose
water at the Appomattiox meeting at
Omaha, April 10, 1915, was unanimously
and enthusiastically adopted. 1t follows:
Looking back over the half century
that has elapsed since Appomattox, that
crucial event marking the re-establish-
ment of peace for a reunited nation,
looms now In the history perspective
larger and more momentous than even
the most far-seeing actors in it realized.
In no similar period of time and in no
OlltI COAHhAy Oh NaiNu hO NAib aNhAtNN~
ments of the American people. made pos
sible by the preservation of the union.
find counterpart. The blessings of
peace as contrasted with the horrors of
war are so peculiarly signalized in the
celebration of this unique anniversary.
that we believe 1t would be fittingly COM
memorated by the striking of an APP
propriate medal. We therefore memorial
ize congress to make provision for car
ryinR out this suggestion and for the
proper distribution of the medals, 10 all
who should be entitled TO receive them"
Palmer To Take Matter Up.
Commander-in-chief ID. ]. Palmer was
50 pleased at the above resolution that
no had several copies made and will
present the matter to all Grand Army OF
the Republic Jurisdictions he vislts. Tho
Women's Relief Corps elected the fol-
lowing officers. Department president
Josie g. Burnell Harvard; senior vice
president, Jennie Trayner, Omaha; jun
Tor vice president. Mrs. Ella wilrout.
Juniata; treasurer. Mrs. Jennie Rogers,
GibbOn; chaplain. Mrs. Jennie ID. Ora
ham, Neigh; delegate at large, Kate
Remington. Omaha.
Ladies' of q. A. n. Officers.
The ladies OF the Grand Army of the
Republic elected the following officers:
Department president. Mrs NJ. Rich
mond. Alinden; senior vice president Mrs
Flora Rowell. Ord; junior vice president.
Mrs. Nellie East, Lincoln: chaplain, Mrs
Ada Kline Aurora; treasurer. Alice Gull,
Ord; delegate-at-large. Mrs Ada Klein.
Aurora first delegate Mrs, Myrtle Dion,
Omaha.
the youngest member Of the Ladies of
the Grand Army OF the Republic is Miss
Myrtle Fowler of Omaha, just past ls
years Of age. The Lincoln members won
the silk flag for having taken in the most
members
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
GERMAN SPY HANGS
HIMSELF IN CELL
Anton Kuepferle, Who Claimed to
Be an American, Commits Sui
eide in London Prison.
CONFEssEs HE WAS A SOLDIER

LONDON, May 20.-Anton Kuep-
ferle. who claimed to be an American
citizen, who once lived in Brooklyn.
and who has been on trial charged
with giving military information to
the enemies of Great Britain, coni-
mitted suicide last night IN Brixtun
prison. He is reported to have
hanged himself.
Kuepferle left message, written
on slate. bearing testimony to the
fairness of his trial. He confessed
he was a soldier, said he wished TO
die as a soldier, and declared he
could not bear to mount the scaffold
as a spy.
When the court opened this morning
for the resumption of the trial, the at
torney general, Lord Reading, announced
the death of the prisoner to the judges
Since the rise of this court last night"
the attorney general said. this man
Kuepferie has committed suicide in Brix-
ton prison. He was in a special observa-
tion cell under practically continuous
observation, but during one OF the short
intervals he seized the opportunity of
taking his own life"
Chief Warden Cook found the prisoner
hanging by the neck from a ventIlator
in corner behind the door He had used
silk scarf TO hang himself.
Trial Began Tuesday.
The trial of Anton KuepferIe began
tuesday at the Old Bailey police court
before Lord Chief Justice Reading and
Justices Avory and Lush. The proceed
ings were public and the court room was
crowded. The charge against the prisoner
was that he attempted to communicate 10
Sermany information respecting British
warships and military forces. The prose-
cution was conducted by the attorney
general Kuepfere pleaded not guilty.
Ihe prosecution contended that while he
claimed to be naturalized American
citizen he was in reality a German.
kuepferle was charged with writing a
letter to an address in a neutral country
in Europe giving valuable facts regarding
English military dispositions. IL was as
serted that while the letter appeared ON
its face to be an innocent commercial
communication Il was found to be inter-
lined I'm invisible ink with military in
formation written In the German Ian
guage.
said He Lived in Brooklyn.
Kuepferle arrived in Liverpool on Feb
ruary H. He showed passport signed
oy secretary Of State Bryan, issued ten
days prior to his sailing from New York
IN writing the letter which resulted in
ms arrest he gave his home address as
1000 DE kalb avenue, Brooklyn. He rep
resented himself TO be a wooden merchant
From Liverpool he went 70 D6Slin and
then to London. where he was arrested
February 16
ms nearing was resumed yesterday i'm
old bailey, but was in camera 'fn the
interests Of tho national safety"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
ITALY STATES CASE
AGAINST AUSTRIA
Green Book Says Under Triple Al
lance Italy is Entitled to Com
pensation for Serbia.
HISTORY OF THE NEGOTIATIONS
BULLETIN

BULLETIN.
AMSTERDAM. Holland. May 20.--
(Via London. mo one in Italy any
longer doubts that war begins
today" is the text of a telegram sent
from Criasso. Switzerland. under
date Of Thursday (today). and
printed in the Berliner Tageblatt.
ROME, May 19.--(By Way OF
Paris. May 2O)--Diplomatic docu-
ments which disclose each successive
step in the negotiations which re-
suited in Italy's denunciation of its
treaty of alliance with Austria and
Germany are contained in the Green
book issued by the Italian gover2-
ment.
This history OF diplomatic inter-
changes begins with a telegram sent
by Foreign Minister Sonnino to the
duke OF Avarna, Italian ambassador
at Vienna, on December Q, 1914, in
structing him to notify Count Won
Berchtold. then Austrian foreign
minister, that the Austrian advance
In Servia constituted a fact covered
In article 2 OF the triple alliance
treaty, emitting Italy TO compensa-
tions. Count Won Berchtola replied
that his opinion did not agree with
this view, but on December 20 in
timated that he had begun TO change
his mind.
Baron Burian. who had succeeded Count
Won Berchtold, tried to evade any defI-
mite expression of opinion. The duke OF
Avarna, February 22. teiegraphed that
Austria evidently was trying to gain time,
but that II undoubtedly war being pressed
by Germany.
Austria Consents tS Discussion.
On March 10. Austria consented to dis
cuss compensations. Foreign Minister
Sonnino laid down the cardinal points Of
the italian demands. Baron Burian an
swered that Austria would not accept
Prince Won Buelow. the German ambas-
sador in Rome. on March 20. In the name
OF Germany. guaranteed the execution.
after the conclusion OF peace. OF any
agreement made by Austria. Signor SON.
nino agreed to renew negotiations on the
ground that Austria would make = con-
crete proposals.
Several days later won BuriAn asked
Italy TO give formal agreement to the
following clauses:
First, the maintenance Of benevolent
political and economic neutrality through
cut the war; second, Austria TO have
free hand in the Balkans: third, the re-
nunciation on the part OF Italy OF any
further compensation, and fourth, the
maintenance OF the exciting Italo-Aus-
trian accord concerning Albania" On
April Baron BuT1an added that In ex-
change for these pledges Austria would
give to Italy the districts of Roveredo
Riva and Trentino. as well as a few VII
lagos.
signor Sonnino replied no considered
these demands contemplate: nevertheless
they we're permitted 60 stand.
The rumors of a separate Austro- Rus
sian peace persisting, Rome asked Vienna
for definite answer. In reply Vienna
added a small zone IN the province OF
Trent 10 the Italian compensation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
POWER TO MAKE
WAR GRANTED TO
ITALIAN CABINET
Chamber of Deputies Confers Full
Authority Upon Government
by Vote Of 407
to "a.
ENTHUSIASM MARKS PASSAGE
Berlin Regards Outbreak of Hostili'
ties as Certain and Makes
Ready.
ROME Is PREPARED TO STRIKE

ROME (Via Parls), May 20.-The
chamber Of deputies have adopted
the bill comforting full powers on the
government.
The vote was 4O7 against a. One
members abstained from voting.
The bill passed amid great en-
thusiasm.
War Regarded ~ Certain.
BERLIN CNia I.ondon). May 0.-No
definite information is available here re-
gardinG the Italian situation. An out
break oe hostIlties Is regarded as abso-
lutclv certain, but whether Italian gov
ernment intends 90 take a decisive step
and declare war today or win postpone
the delivery OF it's ultimatum for few
days is unknown. even at the foreign Of
flee. although there is still uninterrupted
telegraph communication between Berlin
and Prince Won Buelow, the German am
bassador in Rome
Call of EuvOyu.
The call of the Austro-German ambas-
sadors on Baron Sonnino the Italian for
eign minister, yesterday had to do with
arrangements for the protection Of Ger
man and Austrian nationals who may be
in Italy at the time that was is declared.
II Is believed here that events un-
doubtedly will develop with lightning like
rapidity once hostilities begins. 1t is
thought the Italians probably will lay
great value to a sudden stroke to gain
an initial victory. There is reason to
believe that the Austro7GermRns are not
behind the Italians in their preparations.
Scene ia Parliament.
PARIS, May 20.--The Temps publishes
a telegram from Rome, dispatched at 3
o'clock. In which the correspondent Eays:
'All the galleries In the Chamber OF
Deputies were crowded at o'clock. some
time before Parliament reassembled.
There were $50 deputies in their seats.
Only one incident marked the opening
of the session-that was when Gabrielle
d'Annunzio entered the gallery. All the
deputies stood UP and shouted; Viva
d'Annunzioi Viva Italiai. (p'Annunzio Is
known for his very radical stand in favor
of war)
Two or three socialist deputies pro-
tested against this ovation to d'Annunsio.
but their voices were lost in the cheering.
All stand UP.
'sisnor Marcora, president of the
Chamber, took his place at 3 o'clock. All
the members OF the house and everybody
In the galleries stood up to acclaim the
former follower OF Garibaldi.
Then Premier Salsndra, followed by all
the members of the cabinet, entered It
was a solemn moment. Then a delirium
of cries broke out. Viva CalandraP were
the words and the cheering lasted for
five minutes Premier salandra appeared
to be much moved by the denomination.
After the formalities of the opening
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
GERMANS LOSE SEVENTEEN
SUBMARINES TO DATE

LONDON, May 2o-The Evening News
has received a dispatch from its Copen-
hagen correspondent saying the report
is current IN German naval circles that
seventeen German submarines have been
lost since February Is. the date Of the
commencement Of the submarine block
ade OF England.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
MCCLURE CORPORATION
BUYS NEW YORK MAIL

NEW YORK. May e0-The New York
Evening Mail will In few days be sold
to the 5. S. Mcclure Newspaper corpora
ton being formed here. according 70 an
announcement Issued by 5. T. Mcclure,
who will be president OF the new corpora
tion. The Mcclure corporation, Il was
stated. has tl.250,0OO of issued stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Swedish Steamers
Suspend Traffic to
London and Hull

LONDON, May 2.-swedish steamship
companies whose boats ply between
Stockholm, Norrkoping. London and
Hull have decided TO suspend their serv
ices. owing 60 the constant interruption
to traffic caused by German warships
iH the Baltic sea. which have resulted in
serious delays and made trade impractic-
able.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Fruit Land Men
Plead Guilty to
Lottery Charge

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 2O.-Pleas OF
guilty were entered In the federal court
here today by three officials OF the
Florida Fruit Farm company TO the charge
of conspiracy to defraud the government
I'm the conduct OF lottery in connection
with the sale OF Florida lands. The men
and fines assessed against them were r.
.E Bevard, Lincoln, Neb.. $500; w. s.
Fuller and Albert u. Hart Of Kansas
City, 81, 600 each.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Eighth Grade EIercisss.

FREMONT, Neb., May eo.-fspeciaI) >
One hundred and forty-two Dodge county
pupils will graduate from the eighth
grade this year. County exercises will
be held at the Fremont High school
Saturday afternoon May % when state
Superintendent A. o. Thomas OF lincoln
viii be the principal speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

SYRACUSE, n. Y, May lO.-The legal
issue between William Barnes and Theo-
dore Roosevelt went 20 the jury this aft
'ernoon after Justice Andrews, presiding
IN the supreme court here at the trial
Of the suit for libel the former chairman
of the state republican committee brought
Hgainst the former president, had deliv-
1fed his charge. The case was given to
Ihe jury at 311 o'clock. =
= At the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion Justice Andrews delivered his
charge to the jury. He said In part
ITO publish falsely any article that
holds man up to ridicule and to injure
his character is libel. The intention or
object of the libel must not be taken
into consideration.
Because a man is I'm public life he is
not an outlaw and he can be libeled just
the same as any other citizen. No ques-
ton Of privilege enters into this case.
when charges are made against a
man II they are true, that is sufficient
defense. Anyone has a right TO publish
anything about any other man If It Is
true. Tho whole law concerning libel is
woven around the question Of whether
the charge made Is the truth or. not"
Burden f. IN Defendant.
Justice Andrews then explained the
points OF libel law in detail. In this con-
nection he saidi
The burden OF proof is on the de-
fendant He must show by q preponder-
anoe Of truth that the charge made is
true He may justify his charge In whole
or In part"
BY explaining the legal definite Of
punitive damage the court said
punitive damages'' may be awarded
when malice aud wanton disregard Of the
plaintiffs rights is shown. Such damageA,
he added. as in the nature OF fine to
prevent the repetition OF the offense
rather than compensation to the plaintiff
for damages sustained. II any.
"As for the article complained of,
have held It is nbelous per 80 In two re-
CARDS. II charges corrupt political al
lance between Mr.. Barnes and Mr..
Murphy In regard to the government of
the state. Secondly. It charges that Mr..
Barnes has worked through a corrupt
alliance between crooked business and
crooked politics, Nothing else In the
article is nbelous."
MuEtn't Consider Politics.
The court went on to say that If both
. charges were true. then the publication
1of the article was justified. If they were
Inot true, then the plaintiff is entitled TO
damages. II one OF the charges Is un-
true he Ia still entitled to pecuniary dam
ages. Justice Andews then told the jury
II would not be doing its duty IL it con-
sidered politics or anything except the
proper evidence.
In reply to a question from one of the
L. lr-a..----
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Stevenson Heads
General Assembly
of PreSbyterians

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, May sO-Rev. Dir.
j. Ross Stevenson OF Princeton Theo-
logical seminary was elected moderator
of the general assembly Of the Presby-
terrain church Of the United States on the
second ballot late today. He received 5O2
OF the $50 votes cast
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
Trawler CrysOlite
Sunk by Submarine

pETERHEAD. Scotland. May 2O-The
British trawler chrysolite was sunk by
a German submarine at a point thirty
miles off Kinnairds Head. in the North
Sea, yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

We're getting awful busy"
Said the man who ran the store,
~ think we need another clerk
To help us on the floor."
NOW the Boss was very careful,
DO when he got the warning
He used q little want Ad
And the clerk came in the morning.
Managers OF department stores
and proprietors of business estah-
lishments OF every kind 81 hould
never overlo9k the Want Al Way
need employees for office, store or
factory, telephone Tyler 1000 ana
PUT 1T IN THE OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
The Weather

Forecast till .. m. Friday:
FOR Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Showers; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21
JURY IN ROOSEVELT
LIBEL CASE OUT FOR
NUMBER OF HOURS
Deliberations Begun After 3 and at
5 One Of Twelve Asks Repe-
tition of Part of
Charge.
COURT ADJoURNs FOR THE DAY
Portion Given Again that Saying
Politics Must Not Be
Considered.
COLONEL SITS MOTIONLEsS
COURT ADJoURNs FOR THE DAY
COLONEL SITS MoTIONLEss
BULLETIN.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 2O.--
When the jury was brought in at 5
o'clock, Juror No. 3 requested the
judge to repeat that part of his
charge in which he stated that the
political opinion of any of the jurors
should not enter into their decision.
The judge granted the request, in
formed the jury court would be ad-
iourned until / o'clock tomorrow and
then excused it. Court was then
adjourned
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-21

Wanta swap something for
something else more useful
to you? Use the Swappers'
c o u m n of The Bee.
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TeutOnS Cross River san.

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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-12-09

berry families attended the Sormrude-
Leather bury wedding near Mauston
Wednesday.
Dolph, Sim and Jim Mortimer and
Harry Bradley attended the State Dali
rymen's association at Hillsboro Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jassop of La
Vale visited Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Jessops sister, Mrs. Bert Morti-
mer.
The Sim Mortimer family took din
ner at the Arthur Hutchins home Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhiney Hendricks and
two children spent Sunday at the home
of Jay Leatherberry.
Mrs. Murkdock came for few days
visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
James Mortimer, Sunday.
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HILL POINT

MIR. and Mrs. J. A. Roberts of Mus
coda visited at the home of 5. Roberts
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Cora King was called to Merri-
mack Wednesday by the death of her
grandmother. She returned Satur-
day.
Burt Inman returned to his home at
Waupaca. Washington, Saturday after
spending two weeks at the home of S.
Roberts.
Their was an old time dance here on
Friday evening at the hall, but owing
to bad roads it was not largely attend
ed.
George Talbot of Lime Ridge came
Friday to call on his old friend, Der
Inman.
Miss Etha Boltzman resigned her
school here and we were fortunate in
securing a competent teacher from Lo
di, Miss Sylvia Lopez.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Bear
Creek came to to spend Sunday Of last
week at Homer Goodell's and while
there their baby was taken with con
vulsions. DR.. Westedt was called but
the child is still unable to be taker
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returned home Monday

returned home Monday
Miss Nina Vickers of Lyndon visited
her sister. Mrs. R. Barker, several
days last week
Albert Harrison of Reedsburg spent
several days last week at the shome of
Mrs Marion Risley
Ervitt Hewitt of North Freedom Wis
tied his aunt, Mrs. Krissie Hewitt,
several days last week
Secena Briggs and daughter, Mrs
Flora Hanson, of Kilbourn accompanied
by Mrs M Purvis, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
visited friends and relatives here. They
departed for Reedsburg Sunday p m
where they will visit at the home of
John Harrison
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South WeStfieId

A birthday surprise was given to
Tnomas Repka by twenty-five of his
friends Thursday evening. The even
ing was enjoyably spent playing cards
and games. At mightnight delicious
supper was served to all. They all left
at an late hour wishing Tommy many
more such birthdays.
Mrs. Charles Hanusa, who accom-
panied her sister and brother-in-law
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Wells, to their
new home at Alma Center has returned
home.
Mrs. William Voss and Ed. Voss were
visiting relatives at Madison from Fri
day until Monday.
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L0RETTTT0

Mike Fleming and daughter Mary are
spen ing a few days in Milwaukee.
Miss Margaret Dryer spent few
days of last week with relatives in
Madison.
Miss Evangline Croal spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home of M. Walsh.
Mrs. Charles J. Dawse departed
Tuesday for her home in Willow
Lakes. South Dakota. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Helen Dryer
who will spend the winter with her.
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DEL. TON

The officers elected by the E F q last
Saturday evening we're as follows
President, Mrs dip
president, Arthur Reynolds
Advisor, Mrs Ethan Reynolds
Secretary, Mrs Otto Timme
Treasurer, Ethan Reynolds
Guard, Frank dip
Warden, Otto Timme
Mrs F Meyers was initiated
Mrs J M Hubert after visiting he
daughter, Mrs Elsie Huntington, in
Blue Island, Ill, for two weeks, return
ed home last Saturday
Miss Maude Highland, after visiting
friends in Baraboo for several days,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs.. A. Hunt the first of the
week.
The Dorcas society was very pleasant
" entertained by Mrs. H.C. Langdon. A
selection was readily Mrs. G. L. Pearson
and solo given by Miss Amy Schrei-
Der. The ladies are planning to spend
a Xmas box to the Orphans Home at
c ,uncil Bluffs, La. The next m aeting
will be held January 6, 1916 with Mrs
L. Schneider.
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Chenille

Mrs. Jennie Thomas and children and
Percy Thomas of Fairfield and Mr.
Kasiska and two sons of Baraboo visit
ed at the Stadler home Sunday.
Miss Lorene Witty spent the week
end with relatives in Fairfield.
Frank kits of Eagle, Wis, former
esident of this place Was a guest of
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-12-09

Father Offers one Hundred Dbl ars
Say, John, your father says he would
give one hundred dollars if you would
only do something for your feet. He
says the odor is something terrible, and
he ought to fumigate your room. It's
easy John. Barker's Antiseptic will
knock that odor in Is seconds. For
sale by all druggists. Adv.
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fairfield

The cottage prayer meeting will be
held next week, Dec. Is. at the George
Wretland home
Mrs Sarah Smith returned last Thurs
day to her home in Bsraboo after spend
ing a lew weeks with her sister, Mrs
E A Webster
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-12-09

fcne.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Koltm eyer have tax
en- girlHfrom the State Orphans home.
VIM. Burmester has received stock
of holiday goods and post cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. O. Kruger and Miss
Sylvia Lopez spent Sunday at Henry
Hahns.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-12-09

A woman worrie until she gets
wrinkles, then she worries because she
has them. If she takes HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea she would have
neither. Improve your looks. Bright
eyes, clear complexion follows its use.
Tea or Tablets 35 cents. j. r, Dono-
van e Co.-AdV.
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Mortimer Valley

The Blaine Snyder AMI Jay Leather