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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
McADOO OUT OF BED.
Sits Up for First Time Today and
Nav Leave House Soon.

Secretary William G. McAdoo Of the
Treasury Department, who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis three weeks
ago tomorrow, is sitting up for the
frst time today. He is still kept in Sc
clusion. as his physicians would avoid
any excitement. He has been sitting
up in bed at times through the past
several days, though this is the first
time he has been out of bed.
His progress is eminently satisfac-
tory to the physicians. No time is yet
fixed for his resumption of active work,
but il will still be ten days or more
before he is allowed out of the house.
II Is hoped he will be in condition to
attend the launching of the two new
coast guard cutters building at New
port News, where they are to take the
water May /. Secretary McAdoo, If
able. is on the program to make the
grafton of the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
Two Fairs at Half Fare;
Exposition Rates Cut in Two

The railroads have greatly reduced their
( fares and made 1t possible for you to see
both the San Francisco and San Diego Expo
sitions on one ticket. BY way Of the Burl-
ington Route &C., b. 4 Q. r. r. the cost Of
! railroad ticket to California and back will
be only about one-half the usual price. and
you can take in the incompatible Colorado
scenery. including the Royal Gorge. see Den
yer. Colorado Springs. Pueblo and Salt Lake
City on the way. stopping OF at any point
\ desired.
Returning you may enjoy 4 trip up the
coast to Portland. see Tacoma. Seattle and
Spokane, and either Glacier National Park
or Yellowstone Park - the wonders OF the
world.
You don't take 4 trip like this very often.
You should see the best scenery en- route
and not spend any more than is necessary to
do It. Tell me when you plan to 20. how
! long you can stay and let me make up an
J itinerary TO ct your particular needs. Let
} me explain how and Why the Burlington can
} serve you best. I'll be glad to DO II. Write.
} telephone call
Vim. Austin. General Agent Passenger
( Dept. c., 3. & Q. r. r. Co.. S36 Chestnut
[ ST.. Philadelphia. Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08

Gracefully fitting skirts; straight
line effects, yet full cut at bottom
with panel backs, side pleats; in all
the new materials, including many
in navy and black. Full complement
Of sizes and lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
Miss Wilson to Sing for Blind.

A song recital for the blind people
Of the District, to be held at the Lii
brary of Congress. will be given by
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the
President, Saturday evening. Admis-
sion to the recital will be by card
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
Col. Bode Dies of Wounds.

News was received at the Russian
embassy today of the death Of Col.
Baron de Bode, formerly military at
tache here. He was commanding a
regiment on the southwestern front.
and died of wounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-08
SCIENTIFIC SH0PSSCRAP
BOTH man AND MACHINE
Labor Leader Wharton Tells Indus
trial Commission Of Employ
ment Difficulties.

CHICAGO, April s-A. o. Wharton.
president of the railway employees de-
partment of the American Federation
of Labor. resumed his testimony before
the United States commission on in
dustrial relations here today.
Answering testimony of President
Markham Of the Illinois Central rail-
road, given yesterday, the witness said
that the organization of all crafts on
a railway system was found necessary
because isolated unions were unable
to make progress-the railroads, he
said, playing off one craft against an
other
He next discussed the so-called de
tective agencies which, he said. provide
armed guards and strike breakers to big
industrial companies. sent spies among
the union men and in every way possible
attempted to defeat the object Of union
ism
Touching efficiency systems based on
the payment of bonuses. the witness cited
the shop methods on the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois
Says Basic Rate Too Low.
This system" said Mr.. Wharton.
makes no provisions for collective
bargaining, and the basic rate is made
so low that a living wage depends on
the ability of the craftsmen to earn
bonuses. Thus those who fall below
the standard of the pacemakers are
not wanted by the companies. In places
we find that men over forty years Of
age are not wanted"
Mr.. Wharton quoted an expert work
man on scientific management"
Management said the witness, which
does not tend to increase the efficiency
of the workman. lengthen his period Of
usefulness and improve his social posi-
lie Srje fir
Mr. Wharton said that in one big shop
with an efficiency system, If lathe. ex-
pected to require repairs in two years, is
intact at the end Of that period, the me-
chanic is accused Of not having used it
to its full efficiency.
Scrap Men and Machines.
Men and machinery alike are used
to capacity and both are thrown on
the scrap heap when their productivity
falls below a set maximum" said Mr..
Wharton.
Mr. Wharton said the Illinois Gen.
trail was the only road which declined
to confer with representatives of the
men with reference to decorating the
craftsmen of the road
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-24

Build concrete clio 9TH a ten
YEAR guarantee. See J l.. Iieam
n ufsfelton Pryor . 20. isfiu
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
KNIGHTS Stage Play.

LoUP CITY, Neb., March 22-tSpecial
Telegram. THE knights. of Pythias
lodge. with all home talent. put on a
play at the Daddow opera house in this
city the last of the week that met with
hearty applause from a crowded house.
it was drama in three acts. entitled
Three Twins" and was represented by
fourteen characters made up of the fol-
lowing all knights and wives and daught-
eTs Of knights: j. w. Long. DR.. $. a.
Allen. o. l.. Swanson, George w. Colt
pris,, n. A. IIinman. Ashley Conger. Lou
Schwaner {. t. Beuschasens r.. II.
Mathew, Mrs. Elva Mathew. Mrs. Hazel
Allen. Mrs. Bess Chandler, Mrs. Drusill
Pcdler. Margueret Long and Ashley
Conger. ir.
Tho acts were interspersed with special
ties consisting of instrumental and vocal
music. Miss Fay Galloway, the Depew
sisters. Lou Schwaner and Albert John
son, were those who sang and Master
Howard Starr and Mrs. r. +. STARR,
played the violin and piano.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Nebraska
SALARY RAISE FOR
COMMISSIONERS
Members in Counties Having from
Ten to Fifteen Thousand POpu-
ton Given Boost.
CUSTER COUNTY NOT INCLUDED
(From a staff Correspondentl

(Fron staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, March 22.-(Special )-County
commissioners in all counties having from
10000 to 1900 population will be enabled
TO draw pay hereafter up TO the limit of
$3.50 per year instead of 500, as at pres
ent, under theterms of H. r. 2S3. witch
the house today approved in committee
of the whole and sent to third reading
The primary purpose of the bill was to
raist the salary limit for commissioners
in Sarpy county from $500 to $3.50 Sarpy
has between 9Oo0 and 1000 population.
The bill puts it in the same class with
the counties having 10000 to 5000. About
u dozen other counties are affected.
An important amendment to the bill af-
fecting Cherry and lincoln counties was
added on motion OF Mr.. Woodhurst who
represents the latter county. This IN
Creases the salary limit for commits
sioners in those two counties from 81 600
TO $3.50 per year
Mr. Greenwalt attempted toshave Custer
included in the same provision with
Cherry and lincoln, but failed Custer
county Is under the township organize
ton system and has seven supervisors.
The salary increase would have amounted
to $3.50 per year additional expense on
to county treasury. rGeenwalt's amend
ment was drawn so as to raise the per
diem Of the supervisors from 81 to s..
Mr.. Greenwalt was considerably dis
pleased over his failure to have Custer
supervisors taken care OF. He charged
that mis- colleague. Representative Taylor,
had promised to help get the salary boost
through, but instead of doing so he
claimed Taylor laid down" Mr.. Taylor
has opposed practically all bills at this
session which were intended to raise Of
iicial salaries.
Having served on the board when the
pay was only So per day. Mr. Greenwalt
declares that the supervisors in Custer
county have TO work hard and put in
practically their full time and that they
earn more money than they are now get
ting, which is "a per day
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
LOOMS MEETS RAIL men
Union Pacific Counsel Confers Over
the Cummins Railway Liza
bility Bill.
broadly URGES HIS CANDIDACY
From staff correspondcntl

From a staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. March 22.-tSpccial
Tclegraml-N. II Loomis. general So
licitor Of the Union Pacific with head
quarters at omaha, is In Washington OH
business connected with the Interior dc
partment the Department OF Justice and
the Interstate Commerce commission.
Today Mr.. Loomls attended confer
ence OF representatives Of a number Of
railway lines, including the Pennsyl-
wanna. New York Central t.ackawauna,
Boston & Maine and express companies
with reference to the so-calted Cummins
railway liability bill as It affects live
stock and baggage. Il is alleged there
are a number Of technicallties in the
measure which the railroads are DESTROYS
of having clcated up in the interest of
both common carrier and shippers.
broadly UrEes Cnndidacy
]. II. Broadly Of Lincoln, who Is = can
didate for secretary Of the federal trade
commission, left for Nebraska today,
having been in Washington for several
days looking after his candidacy. \
rumor is current that tho place viii 40
e. newspaper man who was one "
President Wilson's ardent supporters az
Baltimore and has done yeomsn service
for the party since the election OF 1ol2.
Bryant In the East.
EN-Insurapce Commissioners Bryant OF
Lincoln was caller on senator Hitch
Deck today.
| +. J. Griffin, secretary to General so
! licitor Loomis of the Union Pacific, is al
I the Willard with his chief &c..
! The Interstate Commerce COMMISSION
/ today suspended from March q to July
I Il proposed increases in lake. and raj
! rates from east 10 west This grows on
| OF the advanced rate cases
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
PRZEMYSL FALLS,
DEFENDERS YIELD
TO MIGHTY ODDS
IContinucd from Pagc Oncl

'N''''l'"'H ''''i' "N' N'''''
the civil and military populations united
when tire fall Of Przcmysl was announced.
The crowds, floundering in deep drifts
which tied w street traffic. checred the
officers and soldiers who remained 20
participate in the celebration.
From the Kazan cathedral. the strains
Of the national anthem swelled i'm volume
as tire crowd gathered. and from other
points throughout the city, mysteriously
hidden behind the dense curtain OF fall
ing snow, music burst forth and added
to the general spirit Of enthusiasm.
The moral effect OF tho victory on Rus
STA IL is Expected with be very great.
awakening hopes that iris win be the
turning point in the aGlician and Car
pathlan campaign
Nothing since the capture Of Lemberg
and the victorious sweep OF the Russian
army through Galicia in the beginning OF
the war has aroused an equal deSrte OF
enthusiasm. Newspaper offices and army
Headquarters were bcmharded with tele-
phone inquiries for Information. Crowds
stood in a pelting snowstorm before the
bulletin boards.
Fate Inevitable.
The fate OF the fortress had been in
evitabe since the failure OF the last
Austrian drive from the southwark for
, its relief There have been daily evil
, dences OF a srortage OF provisions and
reports OF the ravagcs oil disease reached
the hcsiegers from time to time. Gradu-
ally the lines about the city were drawn
tighter. until within the last fortnight
| Russian riflemen were within range Of
| the outer works. Russian artillery
pounded the forts ceasolessly.
The Austrian sortie Of last Saturday
was preceded 10y sucr an eXtravagant
use of ammunition by the artillery as "a
leave the impression that the besieged
army was at the end of its resources
and desired 20 consume the remainder
of Its ammunition prior 70 surrendering
! Although Przemysl had been eliminated
as positive menace TO the Russian
troops operating in Galicia since 1t was
isolated and surrounded early in octo-
Der. II has always been potentiar source
I of danger. aMny stubborn battles have
been fought by the besiegers with por-
tions OF the garrison which attempted to
break through the investing lines to JON
relief expeditions, which on sonic coca.
sions pushed 10 within twenty-five miles
of the city
| 1t is believed here that the next impor-
tant development In Galicia will be new
| Russian advance toward Cracow. tho
Austrians having been virtually driver
out of the territory as far southwark a
the Carpathians.
Very short OF Food
| LFMRERC. Caiicia March % .-fVia
! London) -Austrian prisoners from Prem.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

tain Allen C. Fisher: clerk, G. L. Mer-
riot; engineer, IL. d. Mead; members OF
school board Mrs William Braddock and
o. ]. Schwieger; councilmen. Pas
SHydc, Il. o. Dugan and Z. q. Shamp.
At the last meeting of the city council
a milk ordinance was passed, 1t provides
for the inspection Of diaries and the
herds, and sets a standard FOR the milk
and cream that shall be sold within the
city limits.
The district declamatory contest will
be held in Chadron April 9.
Guy Pike suffered severe injuries and
narrowly escaped being crushed to death
Saturday. A house was being moved and
as it slipped from the stills in the soft
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

FAIRBURY, Neb., March 22-tSpecial.)
President c. w. Crawford Of the Fair
bury Base Ball association is busily en-
gagged in finishing up the contracts for
Fairbury's State league base ball nine.
The latest additions to the team include
Twink" Hawks, the home run hitter.
who played on the fast Bruning semi
professional team last year. In addition
to being an artist with the willow, Hawks
is considered an expert outfielder. Mr..
Crawford has also landed Gust steno. a
well known Kansas City semi-pro. Steno
did not play much ball last year until
the close OF the season, when he led the
travelling Red sox on a successful tour
Of several states.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
nrnnrtmcnt nrdcrs.

WASHINGTON. March 2e.-tSpecial Tel-
eRraml Postmasters appointed: Ne
br9ska-E ldorado. Clay county William
u. Nogloy. vice Hosie Tiff. removed. NIL
lerton, Butler county. Reinhold G. P1ller,
vice Relnhold T.. Piler. resigned Tona-
vice Z II. Johnson. resigned Wyoming
Olino, Niobrara county. Jesse T. Freeman,
vice ID. w Freeman, resigned.
Postmssters rcapponted: G. II. Hender-
w. Bever at Kane. Zig Horn county. Wyo.
Z A. Nichols appointed a rural letter
carrier at omaha.
Nebraska pensions granted: Emma a.
Hobbs Giltner S12. Wilhelmna Mentink,
Gresham, 81; Charles II. link, McCook, S..
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Get RId OF LJHKurS-s Cords, Coughs
and la Grippe.

Spring finds many afflicted with linger-
Ing. hacking coughs that weaken the sys-
tenn. Slush and wet cause more colds
than zero weather. Group, bronchitis and
pneumonia are prevalent. Every family
should have safe ana reliable cough
medicine ready for use. Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound contains no harmful
ingredients. II eases a cough. checks a
cold and relieves inflamed and congested
membranes. IL clears the air passages and
soothes Inflammation. Sold everyWhere.- =
Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
& 7 7H

While desperately persuade the lawmakers at Lincoln
smile This
sheriff himself feeding the beginning his term Of
blind He figured
furnished handsome profit for
The writing said sheriffs hand The
supplied
Arthur
he
heading
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Chadron Ners Noten.

CHADRoN. Neb.. March 22.-(Special.l
The Chadron Ice and Creamery com
pany has erected big tent over the site
OF the new factory building and has be-
gun operations. The creamery machinery
has been ordered. and 1t lie expected that
the business Will be opened by Tho first
day of June. The ranchers are enthusl-
sstically backing the work, and suf.
ncient cows have been engaged TO make
The proposition a success from the start
The citizens caucus met in the dis
trict court room Friday night and nomi-
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
HEAR SAFETY FIRST TALK

SIDNEY. Neb. aMrch 22-tspecial Tel
egran.)--Dr. William N Lipscomb, field
representative of the American Red
Cross, and j. NJ. Guild. safety agent of
the Union acific railroad, were the guests
this afternoon of the Sidney High school,
where both these gentlemen delivered en-
PERTAINING talks before an audience which
packed the large auditorium.
The time was occupied in discussing
emergency and safety first conditions and
brought out many new-and instructive
IDEAS to the students. Dr. Lipscomb and
Mr.. Guild have been holding school Of
instructions for railroad men for two
days.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Former Nebraska Man is Dead

EANHTON s. D.. March 22.-(Special)
-GeorGe Sherwood. landlord of the Mer-
chants hotel here for the last three years,
widely known hotel man in this sec
ton, died Saturday night aged IS years
after a two weeks illness. The deceased
was formerly Of Ponca, Neb, Pierre,
Sioux Falls and other places in this
state. and was very we'll known to the
commercial fraternity and popular. A
widow and one Son. Edward, assistant
manager of the hotel, are the immediate
surviving relatives.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Cnucus Make. SLATE.

AVocA, Neb., March 22.-CspeciaD-
Dunbar citizens has nominated the fol-
lowing candidates for office at the com
ing spring election; DR.. w. u. Gibbon
e. f. West, Charles scoviic,a Vi George
Wilhelm were nominated for trustees
clerk. Lyle Mckinney and H. s. West
brook; treasurer. Thomas Murray and A,
L. Boyd; marshall, w c. Hall. ..s
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
HYMENEAL
Cau,u-GOsnCIl.

REPUBLICAN CITY. Neb., March %
--(Special)-Miss Margaret Gosnell and
Mr., Howard Camp were united in mar
riage at the home of the BRIDES mother
in this city on Thursday evening at 9
o'clock Rev. Mr. True officiated. Mr..
and Mrs. Camp took the night train for
the eastern part Of the state for brief
honeymoon
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Republican CITY uancu.e..

REPUBLICAN CITY, March 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-License will be the issue at the
municipal election this year. The follow
ing tickets have been nominated: License,
o. e Hanson and z. o. Fanbrou; anti
license, J. F. Thomas and w. L. Wash
burn.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
Hastings Wins from HoIdrese.

HoLpREGB. Neb.. March 22.-(special)
The Holdrege high school debating team
lost to the Hastings team here Saturday
night. The question was Government
Ownership of Railroad" and the home
team had the affirmative.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

vel. captured shortly before tho garrison
surrendered, say that the fortress for a
Ions time was In condition OF semi
famine, lacking bread and other food.
Except for the horses OF tho Austrian
officers, no animal, they say, was visible
In the town, all having been killed TO
feed the soldiers. who recently had little
to eat except conserves. which led 20
much typhoid and other sickness. Con-
ditions we're such. the prisoners added.
that they almost led to a mutiny OF the
troops, who urged that the city be sur
rendered.
Last week the Russians brought down
an Austrian aeroplane. said to have been
laden with timed beef for the Przemysi
garrison,
FRII FOrecRstcd.
The fall OF PrEcmysl was forecast In a
Pctrograd dispatch OF last Wednesday,
which caid that the capltulation OF the
fortress was matter Of only a few days.
Austrian soldiers capturcd by the Rus
SLAMS during unsuccessful sortics said that
the garrison was existing on famine ra-
tons and that the hospitals were crowded
The outer defenses OF tho city were said
to have been put out OF commission.
Przemysl has been described as the key
to the Austrian empire Tho opinion has
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

sround he was caught underneath The
danger call gave him time 10 get between
Iho floor joists and he was finally
rescued, with one foot badly crushed.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

Przemysl IL a thriving city OF about
NooO inhabitants, the large majority OF
whom arc Poles Its chief articles OF
trade are grain aud lumber. Milling and
the refining Of petroleum are carried on
there extensively. The city was defended
strongly by outer and inner forts. we'll
equipped with modern artillery
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23
The Tell-Tale Document
Onahs, SoSrNsln. December soth. l9ll.
hon. Board Of County cOnni ssiOnsrs

Hon. Board OF County couni ssionsrs
Douglas County.
Nebraska,
tlenen.
hereby purpose 70 furnish
feeding persons
County prisoners
according
specifications following prices touit
FIR ,..a,ns ,,r.r,,,.. az, imam. ,,.,o,,- Ic%
feeding all other
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-23

been expressed by Russian commentators
that its occupation would facilitate oper-
ations against tho Interior OF Austria,
which hitherto had been attended by only
Insignificant results Bepond Przemysl
lies tho great and prosperous wheat coun-
try OF Austria
Evening journal., 1915-08-27
MORE CHILDREN TO GO TO
COUNTRY FOR A WEEK

Six little girls each one nervously
excited and with beaming faces, left
yesterday for Wayside Farm where
they were sent for a weeks stay by
the Associated Charities Of this city
Just before the little girls. each OF
whom was sadly in need OF the prom
ised week in the country. left for the
farm. eighteen other girls. who had
spent last week there. returned 10
the city. They proved TO be lively
and had the time Of their lives tell
ing about the good time they had
while at the farm.
II is thought that this weeks con-
signment of children will be the last
of the summer 10 be sent out. How
ever. the farm will remain open
through September and October, dur
ing which months one or two tired
sickly and worn out mothers Will
their children will be sent, one at 9
time. II being pointed out how
mothers really get little rest when
sent to the farm with large parties
Of children.
Evening journal., 1915-08-27
REGARD r. COCHRAN. AGED
MIDDLETOWN RESIDENT, DEAD.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Aug Erich
ard r. Cochran. a lifelong resident
of this neighborhood, died at his
home on Wednesday night after an
illness Of months He was aged as
years. He had recently been at a
Philadelphia hospital for treatment
but gradually grew worse until his
death Mr. Cochran was a son of
the late Robert Thomas Cochran and
with the exception of a brother. Rob
ert A. Cochran, is the last of a large
family Of brothers and sisters. Mr..
Cochran was twice married, his first
wife, Miss Clara Llumm, dying in 1867.
His second wife. who was a daughter
of the late William A. Cochran. sur
wives him. also six children, Mrs. Will
liam q. Shallcross and Mrs. Louis
Hutchinson of Trenton. n. j.; Mrs. j.
Franklin Plummer of Salisbury. n. c. ;
Robert r. Cochran. Mrs. William
Green and Miss Patton Cochran OF
Middletown. The funeral services
Evening journal., 1915-08-27
TOOK POISON JUST
As GIRL CHUN DID
Miss Helen Bradley Drank
Carbolic Acid After Ride
With Friends
LIFE SAVED AFTER
RUSH TO HOSPITAL

Returning from an automobile ride
with friends to her home early last
evening. Miss Helen Bradley, aged
Is years, of No 721 West Fourth
street. drank q quantity of carbolic
acid and glycerine. The screams of
the young woman were heard by her
mother and the Phoenix ambulance
was summoned and removed her to
the Delaware Hospital
Physicians there gave her treat
ment at once and it wan said today
that she was resting easy and would
most likely recover. According to
the police, the poison was taken by
the young girl with suicidal intent.
Miss Bradley, who took the poison
yesterday saved the life of her friend,
Miss Ethel Blackwell. who staggered
into the Bradley home on Wednesday.
August 4, after swallowing bichloride
of mercury tablets, by calling the
same ambulance in which she herself
rode last night.
At that time Miss Bradley said that
she could not realize why Miss Black
well would want to commit suicide.
Miss Blackwell has recovered, how
ever. and has been discharged from
the Delaware Hospital Miss Bradley
made no statement as to why she took
the drug.