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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Germany Brings Scene OfCOn1bat
to the Front Door of Great Britain

on Saturday. twenty-fouT hours after the
sinking OF the three coasters.
Reports Of Russian operations over a
vast area continue to come from the
continent. The Russian occupation OF
Tabriz. in Persia. has been confirmed,
and the Russian army which pushed the
Turks out OF this provincial capital Of
Persia, after their brief stay there. Is
sweeping to the south and to the west.
In the Carpathians sharp fighting took
place Sunday In the forests where the
Russians are striving 10 retain command
OF the passes which keep the way open
behind them. Berlin says the situation
in all parts OF the carpathian theater OF
the war is favorable.
Vienna reports the resumption Of hos
tilities In eastern servia after period
OF quiet enforced By floods.
In France and Flanders the situation
shows no striking change. although hard
fighting has continued FOR tWenty-fOur
hours neaE LaBassee aud In the Arsonne.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Offer to Buy Load
Of WilhelInina is
Interesting England

/ LONDON. Feb. 1.-The offer OF the
American commission for relief in Bel
gium to purchase the cargo OF the steam
ship Wilheimina, has attracted wide and
favorable attention In England.
II the American commission Is not able
TO purchase the Wllheitnina's o. cargo, Il
Internationally will be bought boz the
British government.
IL Is generally understood that the
British authorities will not permit ship
ments OF food to Germany because OF
the recent action Of the German gov-
ernment in taking over food supplies
A dispatch 10 the Post from Berne,
Switzerland. says that according to news
received from Berlin, II has been decided
that number OF cargoes OF foodstuffs
are to be sent In American shlpa ae gifts
20 the German civilian population from
German friends in America. Albert Bal
lin, the German steamship agent who re-
Gently took over the management Of the
entire railroad system OF Germany. Is
said in the dispatch to have receive
Rdvices 10 this effect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02

LONDON, Feb. 1.-once again
British interest in military activities
on the continent have been over
Swallowed by the fact that Germany
has brought the combat to Great
Britain's front door. What is re-
garded here as the new German pol
icy of a submarine blockade Of Brit
ish ports is temporarily effectual.
The two British merchant steamers
torpedoed by Germans off Havre are
the largest commercial vessels that
have as yet fallen victims to German
submarines: the three ships sunk in
the Irish sea we're small coasters.
Belief expressed yesterday that the
raiders could not remain for. more than
a few hours IN waters so far removed
from his base has been exploded oy news
that the mail steamer Leinstcr cncoun-
tered a German submarine off Dublin
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
French Office Says
Attacks Of Germans
Have Been Repulsed

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The official communl-
cation issued by the war office tonight
was as follows;
The night Of January Si-February
was very duiet.'
In the morning OF February the
enemy made n violent attack on our
trenches 20 the north OF the road be-
tween Bethune and LaBassee. The attack
was repulsed and the Germans left a
number of dead on the field.
AT Beaumont Hamel. TO the north Of
Albert, Che German Infantry attempted a
surprise against one of our trenches but
they were obliged to take flight, abandon
ing the explosives with which they had
been provided. - ~" 3e
In the Argonne there has been great
activity in the regions of Fontaine Mad
anne and the Forest of la. Grurie. An at
tack by the Germans has been repealed
near Bagatete. Ono Of our trenches de-
mollshed by two mines, was evacuated
without loss.
"In the vosses ana in Aisace there is
no action to report. The snowfall has
been very abundant"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
M'CAFFREE HEADS ]
LABOR EXCHANGE
Pierre, s. D., Man Elected President
and w. G. Ashton Made Sec
retary-Treasurer.
PERMANENT ORDER EFFECTED

The National Farm Labor Elk
change went into permanent organ
ization in Omaha yesterday with some
fifteen delegates. present. This, or
ganization seeks by a method of CO.
operation between the labor commits
sioners of the various states in. the
grain belt to solve the problem Of
help for the harvssts S'hen that help
is most needed in these states.
Charles McCaffree Of Pierre, s. D.,
was made president and w. G. Ashton Of
Oklahoma City, secretary treasurer. E.
8. Neal. state immigration agent of
North Dakota, was made vice president.
Plans did not take quite as definite a
form, perhaps. as might have been ex-
pected. although the constitution and by
laws provide that the labor commission
ers Of the various grain producing states
shall look after the handling of farm
labor during the harvest season and that
the executive committee Of the exchange
shall cooperate with the labor commits
sioners so that the supply OF labor can
always be moved ahead fast enough to
be at the right place at the right time.
states and Railroads Represented.
Those present at the opening session
were Charles McCaffree of Pierre. s. D..
commissioner Of immigration Of that
state; w. G.. Ashton OF Oklahoma City
okl., commissioner of labor of that state
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Wilson Will Defend
Ship Purchase Bill
in Talk Wednesday

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.--Presldent VIII
son will deliver before the Chamber of
Commerce OF the United States conven-
ton here "Wednesday night what his adj
visers say will be one Of the most i'm
portant speeches of his administration
He is expected to discuss the admins
tration shipping bill now pending in con-
gress, the forthcoming meeting Of finan-
cial experts Of the South and Central
America in the United States TO consider
trade relations in the western hemis-
phere. and other steps proposed to assist
American foreign commerce. ~
Secretaries McAdoo and Redfield are
also to discuss the shipping bill, at the
convention from the standpoint Of the
administration. Senator Burton. of Ohio
will give the viewpoint of the opposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
DEM RANKS BREAK
In SHIP BILL VOTE
Several BourbOns Side with Repub-
licans in Senate Test Of
Strength.
ADJOURNMENT TILL NOON TODAY

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.--senstor
Clark OF Arkansas. democrat, and
president pro tempore OF the senate,
startled his colleagues late today by
announcing that the senate should
proceed to the consideration OF other
business, and moving that the gov
eminent ship purchase bill he recon-
mitted to the commerce committee
for revision.
senator Fletcher made a point OF order
against tho action. and was sustained by
Vice President Marshall. Senator Clark
appealed from the decision and the chair
was overruled. IS TO 81, whereupon Sem
ator Stone moved to adjourn.
Stone moved to adjourn. ITO the end
that democrats may have conference
and republicans and their allies, a eau
Gus"
The motion to adjourn was voted down,
% to &C. whereupop Senator stone moved
TO lay Senator Claik's motion to recon-
init the bill on the table.
Senator stones motion to table was
defeated a to q. democrats opposed TO
tho shipping bill again voting with the
republicans. Senator Reed took the floor
and assailed the democrats who had voted
with the republicans. They included
Bankhead, Bryan, Camden and Clarke OF
Arkansas
With Senator Clark's motion 10 re.
commit the shipping BIN pending. the
senate adjourned at $3.50 p. m. to, noon
tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Senator Reed Will
Support Veto of
immigration Bill

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The fate Of
the immigration bill, vetoed by President
Wilson because of the literacy test pro-
vision. took on renewed interest In con.
gress today because Of the announced
intention of Senator Reed of Missouri to
speak In the senate in support Of the
presidents veto, provided the opportunity
is presented. Senator Reed. who has
opposed many OF the administration meas
ures. fought the immigration bill and
was one OF seven voting against it
Chairman Burnett Of the house iynmi-
grafton committee win call up the veto
message by offering a motion TO recon-
slider the vote by which it originally
passed and to pass 1t despite presidential
disapproval. House leaders, however. are
not sure that the two-thirds majority vote
necessary to repass It can be secured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Cars General Staff Reports Success
in Desperate Battles to North .
Of Gumbinen and Pill. u
kallen. NEE
FIGHTING ALONG THE vIsTULE
Two Companies Of Germans Annihi-
lated in BayOnet Charge Into I.
the Trench. ~
COUNTER ATTACKS REFUSED

PETRoGRAD. Feb. IA com.
munication, issued late last night by
the general staff Of the Russian
army, reports further progress IN
East Prussia and desperate fighting
on the left bank of the vlstula. In
the region around Borjlmow, the
Russians claim to have recaptured
a trench lost to the Germans on the
preceding day and declare thst coun-
ter attacks of the Germans were re-
pulsed everywhere except in one Of
the Russian saps. which the Ger
mans captured. The statement fol-
lows:
"In the forests to the north or
Gumbinnen and Pinkallen, cur
troops, continuing the conflict, have
made progress at some points.
ION the left bank OF the vistula ON
January 30 a desperate combat was under
way. In the region OF Borjimow the
Germans. who had capturpd one OF our
trenches on the preceding day. were at
tackled by us after night fall. After an
extremely tenacious struggle va sue
eeeded. with the aid OF bsyonet charge,
in dis'cdgins the enemy from the trench.
We almost annihilAted two entire com-
panies OF Germans. captured three off,
GERS and more. than sixty soldiers. and
also took rspid-fire gun.
I'm the course OF the day the enemy
made a new attempt to drive pg from
our advanced trenches. but was every
where repulsed after a bloody struggle.
except in one OF our sapes where soma
elements OF the enemy succeeded In es.
tablishing themselves.
IAN examination Of prisoners disclosed
the fact that the Germans in their at-
tack Of the 18th upon a part of our
trenches at Borjimow had employed four
regiments OF infantry. some Of which
were composed of seasoned men,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
DELZELL is COMING
In FOR STATE PROBE
Governor Morehead Has Asked
superintendent Thomas to
Report on Conditions.
NORMAL BOARD IS INVOLVED
(From Starr Cotrespondent.)

(From a Starr Cotrespondent.)
LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 1.--(spe-
cial.)--A Legislative Investigation
into the conduct of the state super
intendent's office under the former
administration of ]. e. Delzell is be-
ing talked of at the capitol. II
leaked out today that Governor
Morehead has already requested
State superintendent Thomas to go
over the records OF the educational
department and submit detailed
financial statement showing all ex-
penditures made under the Delzell
regime.
While the governor himself has author
lied no statement as to what he intends
to do with these figures, some of the
members Of the legislature expect that
they will eventually be laid before the
house and senate for whatever action
they may see fit to take.
what May he Brought out.
Official extravaganza favoritism, nepo-
tism, and the diversion OF funds appro-
priated for one purpose so that they
were used for another. are among the
things which may come to light when the
affairs OF the state educational depart
ment are placed under scrutiny, Il is
said.
Governor Morehead in his message 10
the legislature called attention to the
biennial report of the state superinten-
dent which cost ovor Il noo a.. ,,-t... i. "a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
w. J. Bryan, Jr:, Wins
His First Law Suit

TUCSON. Arix.. Feb. i.--wiiliain Jen-
nings Bryan. jr., son OF the secretary
of state. won his first case when It was
tried recently in the superior court. The
case was a damage suit brought by A,
u. Deyo, against the Arizona Construc-
tion company. Deyo sued for $4,000 dam
ages for the loss OF an eye in an ex-
plosion OF dynamite. He was the super
intendent OF tho company and crawled
into tunnel to see why the charge did
not explode. Mr.. Bryan represented the
defendant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Russian Inspector General Says
Cars Armies in Good Condition

PETRoGRAD. Feb. 1.--CVia London.)-
A Russian general. who is an aide-de-
camp to Emperor Nicholas, and is neoes-
sarily nameles, gave an Associated Press
correspondent the Russian viewpoint OF
had Just returned from inspecting the
Russian forces at all the fronts except in
the Caucasus lie said:
To-day, exactly half year since the
beginning Of the war, our second line Of
troops is greater and our entire armies
are much stronger, The men are more
hardened and physically and morally
more ready:
The enemy's territory has been oc-
cupied In East Prussia and Galieia TO a
greater extent than our most optimistic
expectations. while the Germans are oe-
cupying practically the same lines as at
the outset OF the war. The distance be-
tween the Bzura river and the German
frontier. though greater I'm miles than be-
tween sochaczew and Warsaw, IL strate-
gicaily much less important. for the rea-
son that there are no fortified positions
between the BSura and Germany. while
the last three months. during which the
Germans have been occupied IN attempts
to advance, have been ss>f.;ably used
by us TO fortify the line from Nowoge-
orgiewHk 20 Warsaw and IvengoFod,
which line Il now practically impres-
nable.
East GaIacla is Annexed.
''rhe territory occupied by us in East
Galicia Il now part ana parcel OF the
empire. Lemberg ana vicinity are we'll
fortified ana the population Is well salts
fled with the new state OF things. In the
Carpathians the Austrians have been
weakened by recent defeats and the Ger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
f. S. Roller Is Made
General Manager of
Colorado Southern

F. s. Roller assistant general manager
of the Burlington lines west of the Mis-
souri, river. with headquarters In Omaha.
has been appointed general manager Of
the Colorado & Southern railroad, with
headquarters in Denver. Mr.. Roller will
assume his new duties March l.
Mr.. Roller WIFI take the place Of James
Welsh. who has acted In the capacity OF
general superintendent OF the Colorado
& Southern. However. he viii fill an
office OF larger scope. as indicated by the
title OF general manager.
According to General Manager HoI-
drege, Mr.. Roller will remain in his
present position OF assistant general
manager Of the Burlington until March
l. Who VIII be his successor has not
been determined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
BROTHER OF CHIEF
CARRANZAEXECUTED
He and Two Others Put to Death
by General Who Deserted to
Zapata Wing.
FATHER AND SON ARE KILLED

LAREDO. Tex, Feb. 1.-General
Jesus Carranza, his son, Abelardc,
and Ignacio Peraldi. member Of his
staff, were executed by General
santibez, former constitutional gem
eral who deserted and went to
zapata, according to telegram re-
ceived by the widow OF General Car
rama from the firstsohief at Vera
Cruz. Jesus Carranza is a brother
Of the first chief.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
GERMANS STOP WORK
ON GREEK DREADM0UGHT

LONDON, Feb. l.--Aocording to the Ex-
change Telegraph company's. Athens cor
respondent the construction of the Greek
dreadnaught saiamis at the Vulcan com
pany's shipyar5S at stettin. Germany. has
been stoppea>because tho Greek govern
ment for special reasons has not made
tho fixed payment on the contract. The
Greek naval mission supervising the con-
struction OF the vessel. the correspondent
adds. has been recalled.
The salamis according to the specifi
cations. was TO be 10, 5o0-ton shin. II
was laid down In 1919 and was to have
been COMPLETED In 1915.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
STORMS BACKBONE
Is BROKEN AND ALL
TRAFFIC RESUMED
Snow and Wind Ceases in Colorado
and Wyoming and Along
Burlington in Southern
Nebraska.
WIRES ARE BEING REPAIRED
Burlington Has Main Line Wires
Up and Union Pacific is
Fixed to Fremont,
WEATHER TURNS BIT COLDER

Although continuation of the
snow and wind in many sections
show that the storm which swept
over Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and
Wyoming Sunday and Monday is
still in evidence, reports to Omaha
railroad headquarters indicate that
break is soon TO occur,
To the west. Colorado and wyo-
ming report that the snow has
ceased to fall. while through south
ern Nebraska along the line OF the
Burlington the snow has quit after
fall OF about one foot. The Bur.
lington has repaired all its wires
along that line and is running trains
close to schedule. The o'Neill line is
still bound up with the wires down
and trains are not yet running In
good order. From this and the
Northwestern reports. the weather Is
still harsh toward the north, but
there are signs Of a break which
should bring about turn to the nor
NAL again.
The Union Pacific has its wires IN from
Fremont to Omaha and has a squad OF
repair men out. but arc Handicapped be-
cause proper supplies arc not available.
Upon arrival of supplies today wires are
expected to DO through along the main
line. A wire Is now working from Denver
by the way of Ellis. Kan. and Kansas
City and reports are that the storm IL
clearing in the west.
Trains Back to Normal.
Trains are running fairly regular on the
Union Pacific with the aid OF the block
systems. Trains arriving from the west
late last night report that the snow and
wind continues between Kearney and
Fremont. but west OF there has abated.
Telegraph lines to the east were whipped
into condition last night and have been
working more or less regularly.
While not severe, the weather turned
bit colder last night. but the wind wai
decreasing gradually1 The street car serv.
Ice was In fairly good shape and cars
ran regularly over ali lines. Clever
sweepers had the tracks cleared ana sincs
tho abatement Of the snow no difficulties
were encountered.
Jitneys on the Job.
Traffic. however, was largely confined
to the streets where the car tracks hac
been cleared. as vehicles OF all descrip'
tons found II troublesome TO breai
through the snow drifts in tho streets
Jitney busses ran in increased numbers
up until o'clock last night. the scheduled
hour TO stop. A new jitney, carryint
twelve passengers. was put in operation
on Farnam street yesterday afternoon.
The weather today, according to pre-
dictions. will be colder. but will not be Al
all extreme. Reports OF temperatures al
cities surrounding Omaha were unavail
able due to intermittent telegraph service
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
German Submarines
Terrorize Shipping
Off Coast of Ireland

LONDON. Feb. la dispatch from
Southport. eighteen miles north Of Liyer-
pool. says that German submarine. sup
posedIy U-21, was seen off there early
this morning
DUBLIN. Jan. 31.-The steamer Lem
ster. from Holyhead to Kingstown. re-
ports that It was chased by German
submarine for fifteen minutes off the
Kish light vessel. but succeeded In escap-
ing. The Kish light vessel is opposite
the mouth 10 Dublin bay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02

man help there will be insufficient 20 in
fuse new blood into their army.
AZ the outset OF the war. fears were
Expressed In view of the difficulties OF
importation a. 20 where we were 10 get
necessary mechanical implements. Neces-
sits has shown the strength and resources
OF the Russian nation. Many small wares.
formerly manufactured for US in Ger
many and Austria. nave been perfectly
replaced In the Moscow manufactures.
Village handwcrk IL producing satisfac-
tory cutlery. Haddlery aud munitions ana
in making these thlnEs the peasant h
showing remarkable adaptibility.
Even machine articles are success.
fully produced. When our troopa were IN
East PrussiaD the first time they secured
eight barb wire machines These we're
brought to Russia ana copied. 50 that
such machines are now produced here
This is one example and such occurrences
are numerous.
Troops In Fine Spirits.
The relations OF the soldiers and the
commanders are excellent. Many oe-
caaions have witnessed situations where
the commander desired 20 pTecede the
men The latter. however. requested the
leaders 20 remain behind, saying you are
one hard 10 replace, We can be spared
"A felicitious circumstances Is tho alb
solute unity OF the nation and the army
officers and men are extremely alive TO
what Is transpiring in the country ana
are gratified 10 see the concord between
the government and the peaple aud the
interest which the entire people are taking
in the campaierl .eaz,ftarv conditions 80,
be judged bySthe insienificeut number Of
ilinessfT and the vigorods health Of the
JA@cn irithe ranks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Omaha Shows Gain
in Building While
Other Cities Lose

The Construction News announces a
tabulation of building operations OF 1oS
principal cities OF the country, showing
comparisons between 1914 and 1913, Sixty
cities show decrease. while forty-three
had increases over 1913.
The following figures show omahas
increase with the decreases of eight cities
within radius Of about 800 miles:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
Cientifico Wing
Starts New Revolt

Ell PAso. Tex. Feb IA movement
clements In Mexico has been launched by
the Cientifico party. which supported
Diaz ana the Huerta regime, according to
authentic information received herb to-
day. The new moveme<t Is said TO have
received the adherence or many for
merly wealthy landowners
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
French Torpedo
Boat is Reported
Sunk Off Newport

BERLIN. Feb, 1.--Reports 70 the Over
seas News Service from Paris say French
torpedo boat 2ls had been sunk off Nieu-
port. IL Is slso reported that German
aeroplanes have succeeded In throwins
some bombs on the French town OF Bale
leul, near the Belgium frontier.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02


city. Soldiers hunting for money in the debris
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Tuesday:
For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
s-Snow; colder.
Temnerature nt Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02
reports from stations at 7 p. NJ.
Station and State Temp. High Rain
OF Weather. Z u. m. est. fall

4 Indicates trace OF pfeilplldlhou-
indicates below zero.
L. A WELSH Local Forecaster
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02

CONTINUED on Page Two Column Three
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02

BY ADVERTISING you can hold
fast to the trade you havo and
win your share Of the trade you
still lack,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-02

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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-15

the pneumonia rate rise, and not
until people begin to unhouse in
the spring does the pneumonia rate
fall. The same is true of other
impure air diseases. 1t seems that
a little wisdom exercised at this
point would be both practical and
sensible. Live outdoors as much
as possible all winter long, Get
the habit now. Have abundant
fresh air where you work and where
you sleep. Keep up a strong re-
slstance to colds by a daily morn
ing bath though it be only sponge
bath, and cultivate right living
habits.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1915-10-15

OF infectious material during the
illness. 1t is mistaken idea that
fumigation, the burning of sulphur
or anything else, or that soap, water
and sunshine will take the place of
dlllgent. pc sonal care in keeping
down infection.
Daily care and cleanliness are
the best all round preventives
OF infectious diseases known. Fumi-
cation may hep some, but without
the real dirt chaser, it serves much
the same purpose as does perfume
where bath is needed