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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
ITALIANS MAKE
MIGHTY ATTACK
ON ENEMY Line
Vienna Reports that sa
Have Develono vssA
sivo on
lew tont
SAYS ASSAULTS REPUISED
Austrian Official Statement De.
clsres Efforts of the Invaders
Everywhere Fail.
STORM SEVEN TIMES IN PLACE

BERLIN, March 14.-(wireless
to Sayville. The Italians have de-
veloped a strong offensive against
hte Austrians on the Isonzo front,
according to the Austrian headQuar-
ters' report today. They have made
attacks with large forces on the Aus
trian lines, and in each case were re-
pulsed, 1t is declared.
The official statement says:
Great combats are developing on
the Isonzo front. The Italians have
attacked with strong forces, being
repulsed everywhere.
"At the Tolmino bridgehead the
enemy's activity was limited to
lively fire. In the PLAYA section the
enemy's attempts to destroy our OBJ
stacles failed.
AT the Gorilla bridgehead, two
attacks against the Doberdo posi-
tion and one attack against the en-
trenched bridge of Lucimico failed.
as did likewise several attacks
against the Doberdo plateau.
Near San Martiano the Italians
stormed seven times. They were re-
pulsed with heavy losses by infantry
regiment No. as"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Villa Used Dum-Dums
Made in U. s. in His
Raid On Columbus

CHICAGO. March 14.--American made
dum-dum bullets and American made
guns were used by the villa forces In
their raid on Columbus, N. NJ. according
to Private Stephen wieczorkiewicz OF the
Seventh United States infantry. who
helped in repulsing the raiders and took
part in their pursuit across the border.
lie made this statement while passing
through Chicago on his way 70 his home
in Toledo. o. He exhibited soft nosed
bullets OF the dum-dum type and asserted
they we're taken from the belts of dead
Mexican bandits by members of the Thir-
teenth cavalry at Columbus.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Mrs. j. J.Moore Describes the
Murder of Her Husband by Villa

CHICAGO. ILL.,, March A-Passengers
arriving here on a train that passed
through Columbus. n. NJ. shortly after
the villa raid ON that town. told tales
today Of the happenings during and i'm
mediateiy after the bandit raid.
J. l.. RANDOLPH OF Chicago said:
"A woman was brought on the train
with wounds through both legs. She
said her name was hrs. J. ]. Moore
and that her husbands body was in the
baggage car. She asked me n would
look after her as far as El Paso. where
she was going. ana on the way she told
me her story.
1--WE had a ranch In Mexico, about
six miles from Columbus she said. and
there my husband long ago became ac-
quainted with Pancho villa. About the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
BINDING BANDIT"
Is CAUGHT In ACT
Adam Moore, Captured After Day
light Holdup, Confesses to
Nineteen Jobs.
CAPTURED AFTER A PURSUIT

Adam Moore, aged 2S years, ap-
pretended yesterday after a pur-
suit following an unsuccessful at
tempt to bind and rob L. Ravitz. a723
Rinney street, confessed to nineteen
robberies accomplished since Decem-
Moore entered the Ravitz store
about 1890 o'clock a. m. and bought
n box of matches. Later he applied
for gasoline. saying that he desired
It, for his auto which had stalled sew
eral blocks away.
Ravitz asserted that he had no
can for the fluid and after few mo-
ments hesitation, Moore asked for 10
cents worth of cookies.
AS Rayitz was filling a paper bag,
he was startled by the business end
OF revolver thrust against his chest
ard the command up with your
mitts!"
Forced Into Back Room.
Complying he was forced to back into
rear room. where Moore prepared to
bind him to a chair. AS the binding was
taking place John Berg. zoos North Twen-
ty-eighth. came into the store.
The bandit hastily concealed the rope
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

time OF the raid. however. we were liv-
ing In Columbus not far from the army
camp. We were in bed when villa him
self entered with several of his bandits.
My husband spoke 70 villa and then.
seeing that he was in no mood to talk.
tried to resist. villa promptly shot him
four times through the body AS he
was writhing on the ground villa snarled.
stop your kicking; that's all you ever
did. anyway" Then he grabbed a rifle
from one OF his men and plunged the
bayOnet through my husbands body
I bent over my husbands body and
pleaded with villa to kill me. too. A
soldier shot me through the legs and as
1 lay on the floor villa himself pulled
the rings off my hands, Then they went
out and left me,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Break Of Spillway
Causes Damage
at Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS. 8. D.. March i4.--Thou-
sands OF dollars of damage has been
done and more Is feared as the result OF
the breaking OF the concrete spillway
north Of the city. which carries overflow
water from tne Sioux river through the
hill TO the river below the city. The
swift current has eaten its way halfway
up the hill. leaving a gorge several hun;
dred feet Wide and nearly 100 feet deep
and constantly growing. Several farm
buildings and the bridge providing the
only road into the city from the north
are endangered.
Forces OF men have beeh sent 90 the
head OF the spillway IN an attempt 70
dam and rapid current.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
DR.. Frederick Cook
Appears Before
House Committee

WASHINGTON. March lL-Dr. Fred
erick A. Cook appeared today before tho
house education committee in support OF
the Helgesen and Smith bills for a con-
gressional Inquiry to determine whether
he or Rear Admiral Il. Peary discovered
the north pole. Dr. Cook said he was
the man. The committee -toos no action
other than 20 tell DR.. Cook that he might
be given a chance to prove his claims.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Morehead Too Late
to File in Ohio

COLUMBUS. o.. March 1.-THE time
for filing declarations for candidacy for
national offices is past in Ohio Secretary
OF State Hildebrant today informed c. Z.
Harman OF Lincoln, Neb. Harman tele-
graphed Secretary Hildebrant asking
what procedure would be necessary to get
the name of Governor John II. More
head of Nebraska before the people of
Ohio as a candidate for nomination of
vice president on the democratic ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Ammunition and
Rifles Are Seized
at Ell Paso, Texas

Ell PAso, Tex, March 1l.-Five thou
sand rounds of rifle ammunition and q
few old rifles were seized by the police
here today in house in the Mexican
quarter. No arrests were made. The
ammunition was discovered during a
search for spies or other suspicious per-
sons.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Avalanche Buries
MANY Houses in
Northern Italy

ROME. March fs.-(via Paris. Mureh
H)-A great avalanche has interrupted
traffic On the railway between cuneo and
Tenda. which. next to Mont Cents, fur
nishes the best Alpine communication
with France.
In the provinces OF Bergamo, Vicenza
and Belluno many houses have been bur-
led by avalanches Sixteen bodies have
been taken from the ruins.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Men in Armour
Plant at Sioux City
Are Still at Work

SIOUX CITY. Ia. March 1.-THE 1000
men employed at the Armour packing
plant here who. 1t was expected. would
Join the Cudahy strikers. were still at
work this afternoon. The strike leaders
still are working 20 induce them 10 go
out tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
Premier Asquith
is Reported Ill

LONDON, March A.-An official bulie-
tin has been issued stating that II. II.
Asquith. the British premier. is suffer
ing from bronchial catarrh.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

Nobody
objects to a
little work if
it makes them
coin. 1t takes
mighty little
effort to write
and insert a
little Want-Ad
in THE BEE.
The cost is
only a fraction
of the profit
you stand a
chance to make
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
If you want anything
Go right after it.

This is a rule that has few
If any exceptions. The
only way Omaha will ever
get a new depot, for ex-
ample, is to go after 1t
strong. The only way for
a merchant to get the
business is to go after 1t
with persistent advertis-
ing.
Bee ads produce Results
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

torpedo
received from Germany According reports from Amsterdam German cruiser
the British blockade
o IS
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
THE COUNTESS CIPPICo,

THE COUNTESS UIPPIUO,
formerly Rita Jolivet, the
actress. 1t has just been
learned that the English
actress, who was saved when
the Lusitania was torpedoed,
was married in January and
has been enjoying a honey
moon on Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Wednesday:
For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicin-
ity-Fair: colder
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15
eDorts from stations at Z p. M.
Temp. High Rair

L. 4. WELSH Local Foreeaster. s'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

Temperature and precipitation depar-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

The Sunday Bee is the only
Omaha newspaper { h at
gives les readers four big
No cees of colored comics.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

CONTINUED on Page Two. Column -Four
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-15

Continued on Page Three. Column one.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
NO COMMISSIONERS YET
Henry p. Fletcher, Ambassador
Designate to Mexico, Will Go
to His Post in Short Time, and
Arredondo Will Be Received
by President Wilson.

Washington, July 1o.-prelminarN
negotiations between Acting Secretary
Polk and Eliseo .Arredondo, Mexican
ambassador designate. for peaceful set
tlement of border difficulties, pro-
gressed so we'll to-day that n formal
announcement VERY soon" as to the
course to be followed was officially
predicted.
The conferees met twice to-day.
Later Mr.. Arredondo telegraphed re-
port to his government and Mr.. Polk
prepared a similar report for Secretary
Lansing, now on his vacation, and
probably will talk the situation over
with President Wilson tomorrow. Mr..
Lansing is being fully advised Of every
step in the preliminary negotiations.
Henry L. Fletcher, ambassador
designate to Mexico, was present at
both conferences. Interpreting whom
ever 1t was necessary to insure clear
understanding. 1t is understood the
discussions dealt particularly with the
powers to be conferred upon II Joint
commission should that plan Of settle
ment he followed. 50 far no definite
agreement on the course to I've pursued
has been reached. but to-day's de-
word from General Carranza and Presi
dent Wilson was lacking. 1t was
stated officially that the American
| commissioners had not been selected.
! Il is understood Mr.. Fletcher Will 20 to
his post in Mexico City soon after Secre-
| tary Lansing returns from his vacation
about August l, provided the favorable
turn of events beyond the border contin-
ues At the same time Mr.. Arredondo
will be formally received by President
| Wilson as ambassador from the "epublic
of Mexico and full diplomatic relations be
restored.
a despatch from General rershing to-
day saying thot General Gonzales had
conferred with him as to reports of the
seizure of the Hearst ranch in Chihuahua
and then had proceeded to investigate the
case, was viewed here as further evidence
! of the more ConCiliatory attitude of all
Calrauza officials. General Pershing had
saying that the general opinion Of those
MexiCans with whom he came in contact
was that a peaceful adjustment Of all
difficulties would be found.
The war department announced to-day
a further relaxation of the unofficial en-
lharEo imposed at the border when the
Mexican emergency became acute. Coal
coke and gasoline for Industrial purposes
and household goods now will he permit
ted to pass into Mexico in reasonable
quantities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
SURE HANLY VILE
BE NOMIN ATED
His Friends in Prohibition Con-
vention Certain Their Man
Will Be Choice for
President.

St Paul, July 19.-The nomination
presidential candidate of the Prohibit
tion party was confidently predicted
tonight by friends of Hanly and lead
ers of the so-called organization
forces in the prohibition national con-
vention following the unanimous re-
election late to-day of Virgil G. Hin
shaw of Chicago to the chairmanship
of the national committee.
Further impetus was given the
Hanly candidacy by tho selection Of
Robert II. Patton of Springfield. Ill.
as permanent chairman. leaders of
both forces admitted. Howard Ker-
schner of Topeka. Kans., was named
permanent secretary.
When the convention adjourned to-
night conference of convention oifi-
GERS was held for the purpose Of ar
ranging program to be followed
until final adjournment.
Advocates of the Hanly candidacy
succeeded at the afternoon session in
obtaining the adoption of a recon-
mendation of the rules committee pro-
vidng for the nomination of a presi-
Dental candidate tomorrow instead
of on Friday, but later motion pro-
vailed for reconsideration of the con-
vention's action.
The question will como up for de-
cision on the floor of the convention
tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
AFFECTIONS WORTH $4,000
Seth G. Rich Sues George Cross Charg-
Ing Alienation of Affections of
Wife. Killed in Accident.

Montpelier July l9.-Seth G. Rich Of
Northfeld the crippled husband of the
woman who was killed last fall on North.
field street, this city. whic riding with
George Cross, Frank r. Hutchins, and
Mrs. Fred Green, and Who secured r.
verdict for sl,5oo last spring in a civil
suit against Cross. has entered another
suit in Washington county court against
Hutchins for the alienation of his dead
Uife's affections. Rich sues for $1,000
the same sum that he asked from Cross.
It will hc recalled that Cross. who was
driving the car on the midnight ride,
was indicted for manslaughter, but the
case has not yet reached trial. War
rem r. Austin Of St Albans is the
PLAINTIFFS attorney.
Other cases entered are: Martin G.
Wheeler VS.. Lila NJ. Lowell an appeal
from probate; Clayton 5. Hubbard vs..
Sarah J. Hubbard. divorce, and Wilbur
pixley VS.. Addie Y. Pixie divorce. All
are returnable at the September term
Of court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
VETERANS HAVE REUNION
Over 200 mt Washington Co. AssOcin-
tion Gathering m Dewey Park
business Session To-day.

Montpelier, July 19.-Over 200 mem
hers Of the Washington County Veter-
ans association gathered to-day at
Dewey Park for their 18th annual re-
union, the weather. aside from the cX-
Cessivc heat, being much more favor
able than usual and bringing forth al
most "A record attendance. Dr. +. j.
Foster Of Waterbury. president, and
John Wilson of Worcester, secretary.
greeted the veterans, their wives and
other members Of the association and
Relief Corps of Barre and Montpelier.
Addresses were made during the aft :
crnoon and evening by Department
Commander H. G. Streetcr of Brattle-
boro and Chaplain l.. G. Bush ana other
prominent persons Interested in the
organization. At the campfire this
evening the veterans Joined i'm relating
songs,
The neurology of the year reports
the death of 35 veterans since the last
meeting. The oldest veteran to pass
away was \. T. brigham, So. of Orange.
who served in the navy during the
Civil War and the Youngest was Alex
ander Spiccr of the 18th Massachus-
of G7.
Tomorrow forenoon the business
session viii be held, with the presi-
dents address and the election of Of
ficcrs for the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
GOV. GATES ADDRESSES
VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Endorses Present Preparedness, but
Criticizcs the administrations
Back wn rdncss.

Montpelier. July 19.-Gov. c. W
Gates Colonel Foster of Calais and
states Attorney Gleason and Col
L. +. Rollins. secretary of the Yer
mont Veterans association of Boston,
We're the speakers Tonight at the
campfire of the Veterans association.
Governor Gates reviewed the deeds
of the Vermont soldiers in the civil
War and touched upon the Mexican
situation. approving the present pro-
ccdurc but criticiZing the Wilson ad-
ministration for not adopting II be-
fore. He was warmly applaudcd.
Colonel Foster talked on prepared
ness and Attorney Gleason's address
was along the same lines.
Colonel Rollins ended his remarks
by saying that 1--WE comrades want to
see your Governor. G. w. Gates.
elected to the United States Senate
and called for three cheers. The
cheers were given. but not with any
usual amount of enthusiasm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
BEVERIDGE TO
SUPPORT HUGHES
Former Prominent Progressive
Announces He Will Also
Take the Stump for
Ex-Governor.

New York. July 19-After dining to-
night with former Senator Albert J.
Beveridge Of Indiana, Charles r.. hughes,
the republican nominee, attended a meet
ing of the Hughes alliance and held an
informal reception.
In statement which he gave out for
publication, former Senator Beveridgc
declared that he not only would sup.
port Mr., Hughes, but that he would
take the stump in the nominees interest.
The Progressive party which he helped
to organize, former Senator Beyeridge
said, no longer exists. and therefore
progressives either must refrain from
voting or support the candidate of some
other party.
81 shall vote for Mr.. Hughes" as
serted former Senator BeveridCe. IN
taking this stand | do not make nor
imply any criticism of progressives who
may decide differently
Mr. Hughes definitely decided tonight
to add Chicago and St Paul to the
itinerary of his western trip. lie said
he would speak in Chicago August and
in st. Paul August o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
COL ] NJ b|A LOSES
100000 REQUEST
BY JURYS DECISION
Will of the Late Amos F. Emo
of New York Is Set Aside
metropolitan Museum
Loses S250,000.

New York, July 19.-Columbia Uni
Vcrsity loses approximately $4,000, 600
under n verdict rendered here to-day
by a jury setting aside a will executed
by the late Amos +. Emo. shortly before
his death year ago. The amount rep
resented Eno's residuary estate which.
his relatives claimed he will to Colum-
bia while mentally incompetent.
Bequcsts Of $25OOOO each to the
metropolitan museum Of art American
museum Of natural history and the So
ciety for improving the condition Of
the poor as well as $4,000. in cash
and books, prints and paintings to the
New York Public Library will not be
affected, il was announced tonight
the contestants having stipulated in
the event of a verdict favorable them
to protect these institutions.
Amos r. T.. Pinchot. his brother,
Clifford PinChot. and other heirs under
a will executed on January Q. 1914.
will now offer this document for pro-
bate. Under it they each would in
herit about 81 100000 more than under
the rejected viii of 1915.
The document which the contestants
wanted declared the genuine last will
and testament was made when Emo
was conccdcdly of sound mind In
that Will be disposed of what he
thought was only an sS,000,000 estate
by making s7.70O,OO0 in specific be-
quests to his relatives and about
100000 to various Institutions. in
GLIDING the "rosiduc" to Columbia
University, then thought to be worth
only about 100000.
The viii Of 1915 also gave the resi-
due to Columbia University Eno's
estato-conaisting largely of real es-
tate in New York cty-had grown tc
be worth between s12.000,O0O and
$l3,OO000O and the residue to Colum-
bia would have amounted to about
! S4,0O0.OO0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
MIDDLEBURY WOMAN
RUN OVER BY AUTO
Mrs. John whitman Seriously Injured
Child In Accident Not Badly Hurt.

Middlebury, July 19.-Mrs John
Whitman and five -ycar-old daughter OF
Seymour street, who were just cross
ing the highway at the north end Of
Main street to go to the village park
to listen to the band concert tonight,
were run over by an automobile owned
and driven by CLANCY Wilmarth Of
Addison who was going up the hill
Mrs. Whitman was taken from under
the machine which had been stopped
Immediately as 1t was running slowly,
when the accident took place, The
woman was unconscious for fully ten
minutes. The child managed to crawl
out and was more scared than hurt
The two were rushed to the office OF
Or. r. w. prentiss and later ta'-cu
home. Mrs. Whitman Is thought to la
seriously hurt. The girl is somewhat
bruised.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
HIBERNIANS PROTEST
EASEMENTS EXECUTION
RESOLUTIONS Adopted at Boston Sent to
English Cabinet.

Boston. July, 19.-Resolutions protesting
against tho execution of Sir Roger case
ment We're adopted at to-day's session of
the biennial convention of the Ancient
Order of llihcrnians The resolutions
were ordered sent by cable tonight to
the members of the British cabinet
The Ladies' Auxiliary, which met i'm sep
arate session considered "A resolution in
troduced by Miss Katherine Mahoney of
Lawrence, condemning the execution of
l6 Irishmen after the Dublin riots After
a protracted discussion 1t was referred to
committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
GIVES HOSPITAL $4,000.
Ira e. CaIcf Makes Second Gift to
Hcntnn HospitaI, MontpeIicr.

Montpelier, July l9-The directors ~
Heaton hospital have announced the gift
of $4,000 made by Ira c. Calef of Wash
iugton. Vt. who had previously given
the institution like sum and has also
donated literally TO Goddard Seminary
of Barre and institutions in Rhode
Island. Mr.. Calef in making the gift
simply asked that part he kept as a
Calef fund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-20
HELD IN $1,000.
EuscbiO Aibnno Charged with Assault
with Intent TO kill.

Montpelier, July l9,-Eusehio Albano,
the Italian captured in New York city
after two weeks search by the Barre
police, was arraEned before Magistrate
H. w. Scott in Barre city court to-day
on charge of assault with intent to
XIII. lie waived examination and was
bound over to the September term OF
Washington county court. bail being
fixed at 5000 which he furnished lie
has been in the Jail for two days.