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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Notes from Beatrice
and Gage County

BEATRICE, Neb., March 10.-(SpecialQ
AT a meeting Of the country club boost
ers last evening at the Commercial club
rooms. an organization to be known as
the Beatrice Country club was formed
The capital stock was placed at 10000.
The incorporators are: A. II. Kidd, e L.
TIevelone. r. A. Nickel, Mercer B.
walker and e. NJ. Marvin. Seventy
members have subscribed stock, and as
soon as five more are secured the club
will be launched in earnest. The golf
links will be located south of the city.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Beatrice National bank yesterday Wal
lace Robertson was elected president to
succeed the late d. w. Cook, and r. j.
fitzpatrick was chosen vice president.
Hugh j. Dodds of this city. yesterday
filed for the republican nomination for
county attorney. He is the only repub-
lican who has filed for this office at
present.
The Liberty Community club held a
meeting and discussed the question Of
building g library and reading room
These officers were elected: President,
Charles Steele: secretary, lloyd Pyle;
treasurer, w. Il. Harmon.
Paul Evans, an old Beatrice boy, died
last evening at his home at Fairbury. of
cancer of the stomach. aged about 40
years. He is survived by a widow and
four children.
Work has been started on Cortland's
new school house. which will cost about
$4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Nebraska
THOMPSON CALLS
DEM COMMITTEE
State Chairman Of the Party Says
Matter Of Utmost Urgency
Waits.
WOULD BE SINFUL TO DELAY
(From Staff Correspondents

(From a Staff Correspondent)
LINCOLN, March 1O.-(special)-A call
has been issued by w. H. Thompson.
chairman OF the democratic state com
mittee. for the committee to meet In
Hastings to deal with matter threaten
ing the welfare OF the party. neglect OF
which. he says. will be sinful.
Just what particular sinful thing now
menaces the well being of the democratic
party in Nebraska Is not made known
In the letter sent out by Mr.. Thompson
to his associates. The committee met a
short time ago in Omaha and It was
supposed that in the atmosphere which
had been so lately purified by cam
paign under Billy" Sunday the COM
mittee would have cleared itself and the
party Of everything tending toward sin
full things. but It appears that this Is
not so. In his letter to members of the
committee. Chairman Thompson says:
In our capacity as officers of the state
committee, into whose hands Is COM
mitted largely the duty OF safeguarding
the interests of the democratic party, its
policies and candidates, we cannot avoid
the necessity OF calling an immediate as
sembling of the members OF the state
committee to aid us i'm solving a problem
so serious that neglect of II on our parts
would be nothing short of sinful,
To this end, that the problem may be
quickly met and satisfactorily solved, we
hereby call the democratic committee to
meet in special session at o'clock p, M,
Tuesday, March Il, 1916, ct the Clark
hotel in Hastings, Neb,
"The cause needs your presence.
Bring the names OF democrats who have
filed for the senatorial and legislative
Confidentially hoping that each member
may be present, we are, respectfully,
w. Il. Thompson. chairman
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
TO PUT MAJORS
NAME ON BALLOT
Missouri Democrats Ask for Instruo-
tons on Procedure Under
Nebraska Law.
ELECTORAL TICKET IS FILLING
(From a staff Correspondent. }

tFrom Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Neb., March 10.--(Special
Telegram -Secretary of State Pool this
afternoon received a message from Mis-
souri, asking for information as to what
methods would have to be used to get
the name of Governor Major of that state
on the presidential ballot as a candidate
for the democratic nomination for the
vice presidency. The information was
wired south this evening.
Filings of the Day.
Filings which reachea-the office of Sec
rotary of state this morning covered the
following:
Nels Johnson of Oakland files for the
republican nomination for the state sem
ate from the Sixth dietrict, composed OF
the counties of Burt. Thurston. Dakota
and Dixon, represented in the last session
by Senator Shumway of Wakefield. who
Is candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for lieutenant governor.
James A. Donahoe of O'Neill files as a
candidate for the democratic nomination
for presidential elector from the Sixth
district.
1t is understood that II. r. Requartte.
deputy fire commissioner under Com
missioner Ridgell. will file for presi-
dental elector on the democratic ticket
from the Fourth district.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
U NITED STATES ASKS
ENGLAND FOR DATA
Wants Copy Of Confidential Instrue-
tons to Commanders of
Merchantmen.
DENIAL OF GERMAN CHARGES

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The
United States has asked Great
Britain for copy % the confidential
instructions to commanders OF Brit
ish merchant vessels, which Germany
claims prove that merchantmen
armed ostensibly for defensive pur-
poses have orders to act extensively
against German and Austrian sub
marines.
The request Is understood 10 have
been made today through Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice. the British ambassador.
This is the first step the United
States has taken since the admins
tration officials have been studying
the complete memorandum in which
Germany announced It's intention 10
treat as warships armed merchant
men OF the entente allies. its ap-
pendices. and the subsequent memoir
anda on the subject submitted by
Count, Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador.
Early in the day the British embassy
made public statement challenging
every substantial statement in Count Won
Bernstorfrs memorandum. and setting
forth, that while Germany contends that
its submarine warfare Is in retaliation
for British violations OF international law.
many OF the German acts were committed
before the first order in council COM
planned OF was issued.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
SOLDIERS RETURN
TO THE BOUNDARY
American Troopers Pursuing Wills
Bandits Come Back After Fight
ing Three Battles.
THIS REPORTED TO FUNSTON

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March TO-
Major Frank Tompkins, command
ing the detachment OF American
troops, which pursued General Villa
and bis bandits into Mexico after
the attack yesterday at Columbus,
NJ NJ, have returned 70 the border
after engaging in three running
fights with the Mexicans, who
finally made a stand which stopped
the advance OF the American soil
diers.
This information was conveyed. to-
night to Major General Frederick
Funston. commanding the Southern
department. United States army, in
an official report on the situation
from Colonel II. ]. Slocum In com
mand at Columbus.
'.Ali peaceful as a summer morning at
this writing was the way Colonel slo.-
cum described the situation in columba IS
tonight
Text of Report. N
Following Is the text OF Colene, sio-
GUMS report, as given out by General
Funston at Fort Sam Houston:
When Villas troops fell back before
daylight. wo followed them with dis.
mounted line, AZ the same time / sent
Major Tompkins with three troops
mounted TO attack, Tompl,ina followed
them for about five miles into Mexico.
having three running fights with Thorn
and they finally made stand WITH ~thelt
entire force and stopped Tompkins' adj
vance and he returned here. We had tdnc
corporal killed Ia the pursuit.
The Mexlcans dropped considerable
material ana loot that they had EottAn
in town. am reliably Informed II was
Villa who made the attack with 1900
men, leaving about 1000 on the river east
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Browne Enters Upon
New Secretaryship
(From a Staff corresponder,,

B'rom Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, March 1o.-(Special.) -Thorne
browne, who has wandered from the
straight and moral path of newspaper
work and has accepted political Job as
Neecretary OF the State Railway conrns-
sion, was on the job this morning seek
ing to familiarize himself with the work
which he viii have to take up q little
later. After the strenuous life of a news
paper reporter. the job of secretary of
the railway commission with it's nuni-
iicent salary Of several thousand dollars
year, viii seem like summer vacation
in the mountains or visit to the wife, s
folks back in 'Illinoy" when hard cider
is ripe
Browne is bclstered up by the thought
that within few years he may like his
predecessors, retire to the farm or buy
newspaper and live happily every after.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11

I OF Booa Grande. From his spies in Column
bus. he was informed that there was but
four troops here with but three machine
guns Three OF our troops being out, he
took this opportunity 70 attack
He intended capturing the town. loot
ing the bank and killing all Americans.
our casualties were five wounded seven
killed. Lieutenant Benson was shot in the
arm. Captain Williams. adiutant. received
n slight wound in the hand. Eight civil
ians were Killed In the town. Including
one woman.
Hurry Twenty-seven Mexicans.
We have already buried twenty-seven
Mexican soldiers. most OF them killed In
the camp, some near thu bank and there
are many other dead MeAcans on Villas
line Of retreat about one mile west
Mexican troops under Villas personal
command and by his orders, made the
charge through the camp. our troops
turned out quickly and drove the Next
cans out, killing seventeen In or about
the camp. About ten or twelve Mexicans
wero killed. In the town, While our peo-
pie at that time In thu morning were
surprised they did their work we'll. Villas
attempt 10 charge the camp and town
was complete failure
II recommend one battalion OF infantry,
ono squadron OF the Eighth cavalry to
be sent here and that the mounted troops
be used TO follow up Villa, leaving the
infantry TO protect the town.
II do not believe villa will make an
other attempt here. Several OF our fami-
lies living In town had narrow escapes
when the attack was fierce. All peaceful
ss summer morning at this writing.
have sent five wounded to Fort Bliss
The dead will follows
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
DEATH RECORD.

AAhGAAHC LIZ spencer
Emeline IA Spencer died of diabetis
at her home, siO7 Pratt street, at the
age OF n years. Funeral services will be
held from the home Monday morning al
10 O'Clock with interment in Forest Lawn
cemetery.
Mrs. Velina Hull.
Mrs. Velina Hull. aged g. years, died
at the home OF her daughter. Mrs. B. G.
Hatnaker, 254S Reese street. She was a
resident Of Omaha for the last ten years
She came to Omaha from Sutton. Neb.
Mrs. N. S. Danforth.
Mrs. N. 8. Danforth, aged 10 wears
formerly Of this city. died THURSDAY
morning OF pneumonia at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. James r. Wright.
Rexnurg. Idaho. She is survived by two
other children. DR.. J. II. Danforth of
Genoa, ILL.,, and George A. Danforth. 4sil
Capitol avenue. with whom she had
made her home of recent years. The body
VIII be brought to Omaha and the flu
neral held from George Danforth's home.
Jacob Mierau.
HENDERSON, Neb., March 10.-CSpe.
cial.)-Jacob Mierau died at his home il
this village Wednesday morning. He was
50 years old. He is survived by fourteen
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
ALBION COMMERCIAL CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET

ALBION. Neb.. March 1O.-CSpeclal,)-
The monthly dinner of the Albion Com
mereial club was held last evening at
Kaspareick's restaurant. The address of
the evening was given by Edgar Howard
of Columbus. Carl Cramer. president of
the Columbus Commercial club, was also
present and spoke briefly. Tho matter
of new hotel. paving and an 4lectrolier
system was considered. The meeting is
generally regarded as one of the most
successful yet held.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Nebraska
York Odd Fellow is
Hundred and One

YORK, Neb., March 1O-(specisl,) -Dr.
Swanbach, who Is an inmate of the ODD
Fellows home, celebrated his 10lst birth
day yesterday. A large birthday cake
was prepared and the doctor was the
guest Of honor at a party given at the
home last night. He says: There is
nothing remarkable about me reaching
1O1 years. drink lots of buttermilk, eat
little-very little meat-and take long
walks every morning. besides other phys
ical exercises. am a believer in deep
breathing and have good pair of
lungs"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
MRS. ADELAIDE W, CROSS
DIES SUDDENLY IN EAST

Friends in Omaha have received news
OF the death. March s. of Mrs. Adelaide
Wells Cross widow Of Frank ]. Cross,
formerly business man in Omaha. MRS.
cross died at the home of her brother-in.
law wellington Cross, in Chicago she win
be buried Saturday at Boston, Mass.
One daughter. Miss Jean Cross, survives.
While In Omaha. Mrs. Cross was very
prominent In club work. She was ex-
pected here this week for a VISIT by Mrs.
j. s. White, who, instead, received a dis
patch announcing her death.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
SKIN GRATING OPERATION
ON WEEPING WATER MAN

WEEPING WATER, Neb., March TO-
(special)-A successful skin-grafting
operation was performed on Albert Hene-
ger of this place at a Lincoln hospital
this week. The skin was taken from the
arm OF Lee Heneger. brother of the pa
tient. Two other brothers went to Lin
coin to give up some Of their skin If 1t
was needed. The operation was upon a
diseased limb that has been giving trouble
for many years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Nebraska
OMAHAN FINDS
LOST HUSBAND
Mrs. v. Roberts Discovers that He
Is in Lancaster Jail as
Dipsomaniac.
WAS wANDERER TWO YEARS
CFroni a staff Correspondent

CFrom staff Correspondent
LINLOLN, March 10.-(Special.) Mrs.
V. Roberts of Omaha, after a search for
two years, has at last located her hus-
band. He is in the Lancaster county
Jail on a dipsomaniac charge The man.
whose name Is Edward F. ROBBERS, left
his home two years ago and has kept
out of sight ever since. Mrs. Roberts
discovered the whereabouts of her hus-
band through Sheriff Hyers and expects
TO come to Lincoln saturday to visit him.
YOst Seeker After Gas.
Fielding II. Yost, well known foot ball
man, arrived in Lincoln today for the
purpose of making explorations for. gas
and oil. Mr.. Yost. while receiving dis
couraging reports from Prof. e. II. Bar
bour of the state university, is still of the
belief that there are prospects and is
much interested in the experiments now
being made near Piattsmouth.
Injured Man Ends Life.
Crawford H.. Ingraham. young man
rs years of age. committed suicide at his
home In this city by hanging today. In
graham was hurt by being kicked in the
head by a horse about two years ago
and has been mentally deficient since.
Knowing that his mother and sister had
gone downtown to complete arrangements
for an operation for him, Ingrahana went
to the barn and hung himself, where
he was found by his mother on her re-
turn.
Pleads for Mans Life.
The application Of Roy Roberts, who
was convicted in the district court of
killing a man by the name of Connect
near North Platte, for a rehearing of his
case was argued in the supreme court
this morning. Roberts was sentenced to
the electric chair and his attorney, James
IIeefe Of North Platte, made a plea be-
fore the court for the life of his client.
IRE Sends Cash.
State Treasurer Hall this morning re-
ceived remittance from County Treas
urer IRE of Douglas county amounting
TO s12,15S covering the amount Of col
lections due the state for the months of
January and February.
COe Given Freedom.
Arthur Coe of Burt county. who was
sentenced TO pay fine OF 800 and serve
six months in the Burt county JAIL has
been pardoned by Governor Morehead in
order that he might get busy preparing
to put in his spring crops. The governor
requires him to pay the fine of 500, but
believed that inasmuch as his term would
expire May 20. too late to get in his crops,
it would be best for him to be turned
loose now. He was convicted OF criminal
relations with a woman who was his
housekeeper. He lives near Tekamah.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
GettIna oven.

Don't you care for any postcards to-
dhy7 asked a postal clerk, MS he handed
the man the STAMP he hao requested.
'No, not today" said the man.
Or some stamped envelopes9 We have
some new ones"
NO thank you"
Would YOU like money ordere"
'Or perhaps you would like to open a
postal savings accountT'
BUTT man had fled
who was that fellow. and why did you
ask him all those questionsg" asked Eel
low clerk.
%That." said the other clerk, lis my
barber. For years when he has shaved
me he has bothered me with recon-
tnendatlons OF messages shampoos hair
nowl"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND ALIVE;
CAME TO BUY HIS TOMBSTONE

WATERLOO. Ia. March 1o--Cspecial
Telegram)-Mrs. Sid Collins. who came
from Australia to erect a monument here
over her husbands grave, has sworn out
a warrant for her husband charging de-
sertion. she says che received a letter
at Sioux City saying he was dead. but
she finds he is alive and she declares he
is living with another woman, probably
In Indiana.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Small fire at bradshaw.

BRADSHAW. Neb.. March lO.-(Spe-
eial.-Fire in an. old frame shack, oc-
cupied by two deaf mutes named johnson,
did slight damage.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Explosions KIN Six.

WILKES BARRIE. Pa. March 10.-si>
men were killed in two explosions at the
Hollenbaek. Lehigh and Wilkes Barre
Coal company colliery here late today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11

II takes but minute o, time TO saw
dollars when YOU read The Bee Want Al
columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11

IL takes but minute OF time to saw,
dollars when you read The Bee Want At
columns
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11

HeaIey 60 Oakland.
Thomas Heaiey. third-sticker, has
been turned over to the Oakland club for
this year by Connie Mack of the Phiia-
delphla Athletics.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
Teeter-KnapP.

YORK Neb.. March 1O.-CspeoiaI)-
Ralph Teeter of Litchfield ana Ieota
knapp OF Polk were married Wednesday
afternoon. County Judge II. G. Hopkins
officlated
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-11
HYMENEAL..
Johnson-vandeBurs.

YORK. Neb.. March lO.-(speeial.)-
Nenn L. Johnson and Mary e. Vande-
burg both Of Bradshaw, were married
Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist
parsonage. Rev. W. c, wasser off
slated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
IL MINED WITH SULPHUR II
DNRkENS SO NATURALLY
NOBODY CAN TELL.

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkeuing gray
streaked and faded naT is graud-
mothers treatment. and folks are
again using it to keep their hair a
good even color. which is quite sem
sihle, as We are living in an age when
youthful appearance is of the great
est advantage.
Nowadays, though. We don't have
the Troublesome task of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home
An drug stores sell the ready-to-use
product called "Wyeth's sage and
sulphur Compound" for about 90
cents a bottle 1t is very popular be-
cause nobody can discover il has been
applied. Simply moisten your comb
or soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one sma
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears, but what delights the
ladies with Wyeth's Sage and sulphur
is that. besides beautifully darkenins
the hair after a few applications. II
also produces that soft lustre and APP
pearance OF abundance which is SO at
tractive; besides prevents dandrun
itching scalp and falling hair
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
Proposal Made
Against Ships
Carrying Guns
COMPROMISE OFFERED BY ONE
ALLY FOR THE SAKE or
HUMANITY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-One Of
the allied nations has proposed that,
for the sake Of humanity, armament
be removed from merchantmen, What
the message stated and whence IL
came the administration refused to
announce. However the proposal
cannot affect the american difficulty
with Germany over the decree Of war
upon armed merchantmen
Washington was less excited today
than for several DAYS. due largely TO
the administration restrictions upon
congress. The discussion of the in
ternatonal situation has been kept
from the floors Lansing and Flood
conferred over the possibility of a
compromise warning measure but re-
fused to comment upon the situation,
Officials were surprised because only
allied reply came They expected a
joint answer. 1t was believed France
was the nation answering It was ex-
pected she would say the proposal did
not interest her because she had NJ
armed ships
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
RACKACHE is DISCOURAGlNG.
Eut Not SO had II You Know How
10 Reach the Cause.

Nothing more discouraging than a
constant baekache. Lame when you
awaken, pains pierce you when you
bcnd or LIT It's hard to work or to
rest Backache often indicates bad
kidneys Pendleton people recon-
mend Doans Kidney pills. Read
this case:
william McGregor, prop. horse
shoeIng shop W, Alta and Ann sis''
pendleton, says: kidney complaint
came on me suddenly and | got SO
had that I couldn't bend my back 10
shoe A horse. The kidney secretions
were filled with sediment and pain
fn in massage. | had no strength al
nj, and my back was lame and sore
Aner used Doan's Kidney Pilis q
hort time. all these troubles lel'
me- and I was able to work all uay
rgI,b ease MY health is fine now and
my back is strong
price SOC. at all dealers Don
simply ask for kidney remedy-ge'
noan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. McGreegor had, er-Milourn
Co.. Props. Buffalo, n Y
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
DRESS WARM AND
KEEP FEET DRY
TEXAS RHEUMATISM SUFFERERS
TO TAKE SALTS AND GIT
RID or URIC ACID.

Rheumatism is no respccter OF age.
sex. color or rank II not the most
dangerous of human Affections ii d.
one OF the most painful Those sub
lect 10 rheumatism should eat less
meat, dress as warmly as possible.
avoid any undue exposure and. above
AN. drink lots of pure water
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
which Is generated in the bowels ana
absorbed into the blood II is the
function Of the Kidneys to filter TINS
acid from the blood and cast 1t out tn
the urine. the pores OF the skin are
also means OF freeing the blood oil
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are clos
ed thus forcing the kidneys to do d"u'
BILE work. they become weak and slug
gish and fail TO eliminate this uric
acid which keeps accumulating ana
circulating through the ystem. even
tually settling In the Joints and mus
cles causing stiffness. soreness and
pain called rheumatism,
At the first twinge or rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces OF Jad salts; put @ tablespoon
fuI IN a glass of water and drink h'-
fore breakfast each morning for ?
week This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the Kidneys III"
NT 90
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
CHARGED WITH BEING
IN LABOR CONSPIRACY

WASHINGTON. Feo. 25.-Former
Representative Fowler. Herman
SchuIteis and Henry Martin were ar
rested. They refused TO give $4,000
bail Commissioners Taylor Held
they must answer Tuesday to New
York Indictment charging conspiracy
in the labor national peace council.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
SLAVS WIN IN FIGHT
FOR PERSIAN PASSES

PETROGRAD, Feb. 26.-Another
victory for the Russians over the
Turks was announced IN an official
statement issued from the war office
here. 1t said:
Russians have dislodged the Turks
at Bidesurka Pass in Persia and have
occupied Sakhne Pass We are pur-
suing the Turks who are fleeing to-
ward Kermanshah. our forces cap
tured three field guns. one mountain
gun. shells. eight ammunition wagons
and field machine guns
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
Roseburg Has No Drunkenness.

ROSEBURG. Ore, Feb. 26.-Not an
arrest has been made in Roseburg
for drunkenness since January 1. on
the night Of December 81 two per-
ing of the wet" regime, were locked
up. but were released before midnight
There is little or no bootlegging i'm
Roscburg. according TO the officers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
BRITISH SHIP TOWED
INTO PORT DAMAGED

QUEENSTOWN. Feb. 26.-The
British stamship Strathclyde, regis
tering 4417 tons was towed into
Queenstown, badly damaged No one
was allowed to land or go aboard the
vessel 1t is reported that the dam
age to the Strathclyde was from an
exterior explosion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28

LONDON. Feb, 26.-Arthur Bal
four. first lord Of tn admiralty an
nounced that supreme command Of
the allied fleets in the Mediterranean
has been placed with the French COM
mander-in-Chief
up POnt PAYS Huge Dividend.
Adriatic waters, leaving to the British
only local commands