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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-24

HISTORIC PHOTO OF PURsUER AND PURSUED
This photograph made last summer just the bound
airy line in Mexico shows General Francisco Villa and
Brgadier General Pershng side by side The flow of
events since then has made the former Lion of Mexico
hunted man, with the famous "Black Jack" and his
cavalrymen the hunters
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-24
Deal. in Dirt at Grand Island.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. March e3.-
(SpeciaL)-Several large real estate
transactions have been closed, or are
about to be closed. In this city. one OF
them being the sale by w. II. Thompson
OF his residence property opposite Pio-
neer square to Attorney r, r. Horth.
The property consists Of two lots occu-
pied by two residences. one Of these be-
ing the present home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson. It was at first currently re-
ported that Mr.. Thompson was about to
move TO Florida. It Is learned, however.
that he expects to erect fine residence
on two other lots owned by him in an
other part of the city. Mr.. Horth will
move both of the resldences occupying
the lot to other lots and also construct
fine residence. A business deal of i'm
portsnce is pending whereby the Grand
Island Electric company contemplates
the purchase of business property for
the erection Of an office building. The
company has had this movement in con
temptation for the last six months.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-24
DecIamatory Contest at Worth Bend.

NORTH BEND, Net, March 2S-(Spe-
cial)-Miss Edna Tau won the high
school declamatory contest and will rep
resent North Bend at the district contest
at Fremont, April g. Miss Laura Andrews
won second honors.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-24
Notes from North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE. Neb., March "a
Especial )-stockholde of the Farmers
Life Insurance company OF Denver. Colo.
residing in Nebraska, met in this city
yesterday. Ex-Governor Ammons of
Colorado, who is president Of the organ
Ization. was present and addressed the
members. At the present time Nebraska
men hold $4,000 worth OF stock in the
Colorado company.
Bids for the construction Of the Junior
High school. soon to be built in this
city. were opened yesterday. and the
contract awarded to McAiichael brothers
OF North Platte.
Two boys who had broken their parole
from the State Industrial school at Kear-
ney, were taken into custody by Union
Pacific officers at this place late last
night.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-24
ECZEMA WOULD
ITCH AND BURN
On Chest aad Back, Scratched and
Little Blisters Would Come.
Could Not Rest at Night,
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

81 had eczema on my chest and back for
about year. The first appearance was .
scarlet rash and II would itch and when l
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
TURKISH CRUISER NOT HIT.
Berlin Denies British Report Regard ing Battle With Russian BattIeship

Berlin, Feb. 1, by Wireless to Say ville.-The Overseas News Agency says:
 "A British wireless report from Malta says that, according to infor- nation from PetrOgrad, the Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim (formerly the German cruiser Goeben) reached port after an engagement with the Russian battleship Imperatrista Maria with thirty-three dead and eighty wounded. This report is entirely untrue. In the engagement of January 8 the Rus sians fired 200 shots, all of which missed, as was stated in the official Turkish report of January IT. The Sultan Selim was undamaged, while hits were observed on the Imperatrista Marie.'
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

entitled, under international law, to certain length of time to make any necessary repairs and load enough coal and provisions to carry her to the nearest home port.
 Will Remain Here.
 In any event officials here regard it as foregone conclusion that the Appam will remain in Hampton Roads until the end of the war. British cruisers patrollng the Allan tic lanes of commerce, probably al- ready advised of the arrival Of the Appam, are steaming for the Virginia Capes to guard the entrance outside the three mile limit. As merchant slip she could remain voluntarily in port, and the only question for the United States to determine would be the disposition of the German prize crew and the prisoners of war which the ship carries
 The proba bilities that if the Appam still has the character of a mer- chantman and the prize crew does not elect to take the risk of running the gauntlet of British cruisers outside, the customs collector will take charge Of the vessel and, after probably in terning her prize crew, would return the ship to her owners.
 No Record of Berge.
 The German embassy has no rec ord of Lieutenant Berge, and officials suppose he may be an officer of the German merchant marine in the aux Hilary service
 Embassy officials as we'll as Ameri- can naval officers are puzzled and do not understand how submarine could spare such a. large prize crew to put On the. Appam.
 Prince Hatzfeldt of the German embassy is leaving for Norfolk late today to take charge of the situation The embassy officials said they had virtually nothing but what was con- talned in the news despatches and that they were mystified.
 CphOldS U. s. Contention.
 The exploit of the German com mander in placing a crew from a sub marine aboard merchant ship and sailing her into port without loss of llfe of passeng ngers or crew may have a bearing on the submarine controversy between the United States and Ger many. Some officials were inclined to regard the feat as added evidence to the contention of the United States that even under modern condi- tions of naval warfare a submarine can capture ship without loss of life.
 The supreme court in a decision, in 1902, which may bear on the disposition of the Appam, held:
 Until condemnation, captors ac- quire no absolute right of property in prize X x and it is for the gov ernment to determine when the pub lie interests require a different des- tination.''
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
GAINS REGISTERED
 ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Bethlehem Steel Rises Five Points
 to 456

New York, Feb. 1, Wall Street, 1O:3O a. m.-A marked change for the better, the first in over a fort night came over the stock market i'll today's early dealings. Gains rang ing from material fractions to several points were registered at the outset. United States Steel opened at so 9-4 to 7-S, advancing to 81 IA, maxi mum gain of 1 IA. War shares and metals were one to two points high CT, likewise oils and high priced spe- cialties. Crucible Steel was again foremost feature rising 1-2 to " l-2 and Bethlehem Steel five to 455.
 Close-Gains were extended very generally in the fioal hour, rails showing greater prominence. The clos ing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
MISS IDA CLARK
 DIES THIS NOON
Completed High School Course in Three Years, Graduating Last
 June With '15 Class.

Miss Ida Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clark of 92 Chestnut street, died this noon at Miss Nagle's Sanitarium on Washington street fol- lowing an operation for malignant disease. The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from her late residence and interment will be in Beth Abon cemetery.
 News of Miss Clark's death will be received with surprise and genuine regret among a large circle of friends, who greatly admired and respected her for her pleasant manners and friendly disposition. She was only eighteen years of age and was grad uated from New Britain High school with the class of 1915. When she graduated from the Grammar school and entered the High school she ap- piled herself so diligently to her studies that she was able to go ahead of her class and completed the four years course in three years.
 Last fall Miss Clark entered the Bay Path college at Springfield, Mass, where she was taking a business course. She made frequent visits to her home in this city and her friends were pleased with her rapid prog TeSS In her auVdnCed SLuOleS. -OI late, however, she appeared to be ailing. Last Saturday morning she was taken to Miss Nagles Sanitarium and it was seen that an operation was necessary. She never recovered.
 Miss Clark was born in Norway Maine, but had lived with her parents in this city for most of her life. Besides her father and mother she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Benjamin F., Charles C., and Manuel Clark, Mrs. Sarah Greenberg, and the Misses Anna, Minnie and Syl- via Clark.
 Miss Clark was occasionally in the employ of the Mohican Market as cashier on Saturday nights.
 Medical Examiner Elcock was called into the case this afternoon and found that the cause of Miss Clark's fatal in- juries, resulting in the operation, were received while at play With her room mate in Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

The following officers have been elected by the Letter Carriers associa- tion of the local office: President Henry Juengst; vice president John F. Burns; secretary, George Pittsing- CT; treasurer, Fred Sunburn; sergeant at arms, Frank Seitz; delegates to the state convention, John F. Burns, Hen ry Juengst, Frank Coleman; alter nates Frank Seitz, Fred Sunburn and w. c Owen; collector for Mutual Benefit association, George Pittsing- CT. The Installation of officers will be conducted by an official from Bristol on next Tuesday evening in Bardecks hall.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
HIT AND RUN GAME.
Sen. Bishop and Gov. Holcomb Have
 Tilt Over Chiropodist Law.

Hartford, Feb. 1-Senator Hubert E. Bishop of Norwal< had a talk with Gov. Holcomb today in the interest of two women chiropodists who have practiced thirteen years but now find themselves debarred through the law passed by the last general assembly. Although they were entitled to regis ter and receive a certificate they did not do so under the time limit as they were not aware of it's requirem
 Its a fool law" the senator in- formed the governor.
 You voted for it, retorted the gov ernor.
 And you signed it." came back the senator,
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Clip Mems

A rehearsal of the New Britain Choral society will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in Booths hall.
 Arno Wagner of 21O Glen street is confined to his home by illness.
 There were no new cases for the short calendar list of the city court today.
 The Ladies' Talmud Torah society will hold a grand Purim ball in Turner hall on March 21. The com- mittee is composed of Miss E. Eisen- berg, Mrs. Morris Schupack. Mrs. A. Sherman, Mrs. I. Swarsky, Mrs. L Rothfeder and Mrs. Jennie Pouzzner Lynch's orchestra has been engaged to furnish music.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

Wisniewsk Donned Army Uniform to
 Get Into Hall at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 1-Sigmund Wisniew- ski, who was arrested on the stage where President Wilson was speaking last night in the Auditorium here, explained to the police today that the army uniform he was wearing was donned to enable him to get into the hall simply to hear the president speak.
 Thousands were unable to get tick cts to hear the president. but Wis niewski passed the doorkeepers by posing as part of the escort. He had some letters in a foreign language in his pocket and the police were still holding him today pending their translation. He claimed that he had served several years in the United States army.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

the embassy and with Customs Col lector Hamilton.
 Ship Is Guarded.
 Pending the receipt of instructions from Collector Hamilton, no one is followed on or near the Appam Guards are at the rails on every side and no gangplank is down. Efforts to communicate with. any of the pas sengers from small boats encircling the. steamer were forbidden
 The Appam has one 3-inch gun mounted on her bow, but whether it Was on board before her capture or was mounted by the Germans is net known. She was brought in under the German man of war flag instead d of the German merchant flag, and her name was given to the quarantine off, Ger as I'll. M. $. Appam," meaning the German warship Appam.
 Lieut.. Berge Silent.
 When seen on his way to visit Col Haynes, Lieut.. Berge refused to talk. Asked for information he merely shook his head and replied Nothing to say nothing to say" He is a small man of slight build with a small moustache, and is very pleasant, though communicative
 A conference with Collector Hamil- ton will take place in Norfolk this afternoon. After a conference be- tween Lieut.. Berge and Consul Von Schilling the lieutenant went back aboard the Appam. Within a few minutes he returned to Old Point dressed in civilian clothes and with the consul, left for Norfolk to lunch with Collector Hamilton.
 HI. M. S. Appam."
 The vessel came into port under the name HI. M. S. Appam," mean ing His Majesty's Ship Appam, there by indicating that the Germans may contend the vessel is a German auxil- iary cruiser. This theory is also strengthened by the fact that the AAppam flew the German man of war lag and not the flag of the German merchant marine or the British flag as she entered port.
 Steamers Sank By Raiders.
 The names of the steamers sunk by the raider which captured the Appam was given as the Trader Corbridge, -4riadue, Brommondy, Farrangton- ford, Clan MacTavish and Arthur.
 It is also reported now that the raider was the German cruiser Move, instead of a submarine, although this is. not confirmed.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
JUDGE LACOMBE RESIGNS.

Washington, Feb. 1--The resigna- ton of Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court of appeals at New York was received today by Attorney General Gregory. Judge Lacombe an- nounced several months ago that he tended to resign carly in the present year. His retirement is effective Feb. 15. He has served almost thirty years on the federal bench and retires be- cause he has had such long service and is eligible under the law
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
54 DEAD IN
 ZEPPELIN RAID
(Continued From First Page.)

land, in which 121 persons were re- ported killed and 313 injured.
 After the Zeppelin raids on Paris Saturday and Sunday nights, the view was expressed by the French au- thorities that these attacks were doubtless merely prelude to a more extensive movement by German air craft, and the fact that six or seven machines have taken part in the new raid on England would indicate we'll considered plan by tthe Germans to increase the activity of their dirigibles and probably bring into play the new Fokker machines, which are reported to be very effective engines of war.
 Difficulty of Defense.
 Discussing the possibility of serious damage to London from a Zeppelin attack, the Times says:
 Amy raid intended to do serious damage to London, the defenses of which are still in process of develop ment, are not likely to be of the hap hazard nature of the Paris raids. It remains for us to provide really serious reception.
 ~"Hitherto I1ondon's principal ef- forts in this direction consist chiefly of guns largely manned by cheery but inexperienced and in-euuipped amateurs. No one who witnessed tho raids on London last autumn can have failed to have been impressed by the inadequate of the defensive Ereparations. Sinse then. consider able progress has been made, but we should be better satisfied if we had also sufficient aeroplanes to attack the raiders.
 Fifty Miles an Hour
 We are perfectly aware of the difficulties of attacking airships with aeroplanes. The modern Zeppelin has a speed of fifty miles an hour. Suppose it is at given moment over a given spot at a height of 11,OOO feet An aeroplane starting from the ground underneath, will take half an hour to reach the spot where the Zeppelin was seen but by that time the Zeppelin may be thirty miles away. The only remedy seems to be to have at suitable places patrols of quick climbing aeroplanes ready to take the air as soon as the approach of a Zeppelin is announced, so as to deal with the enemy when he has ar rived.
 "The matter is not easy, on ac- count of the difficulty, not only of hearing and seeing a Zeppelin from an aeroplane but of seriously dam aging it when discovered There is also the risk of landings in the dark, but the knowledge that it certainly will meet some kind of attack at close quarters is likely to prove a deterrent to a raiding aircraft
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

Lausanne. Switzerland, via Paris, Feb. 1, 2:2O a. m.-The Courier De Vevey says that the two Swiss colonels who are under arrest charged with having communicated military infor- nation to the Teutonic powers had a document in Russian cipher decoded by an expert of the Swiss war depart ment This document contained in formation regarding a patriotic plot on the part of inhabitants of Russian Poland against the Germans who had occupied their territory, according to the newspaper, and aS a result of the communication of the document by the two Swiss colonels to the Germans, thirty Poles were hanged. The Cour. rier adds that the Swiss expert has been heart broken since he learned the use made of his deciphering talent.
 Native eggs, 33c doz. Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Washington Informed.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Customs Col lector Hamilton at Norfolk reported to the treasury that the German prize steamer which came into Hampton Roads this morning has prisoners of war aboard. His report was referred al once to the state department which will determine the status of tine vessel.
 The first report to the German en- hassy came from the German consul at Norfolk, who telegraphed that a German auxiliary cruiser had come into port
 Problem for United States.
 Perplexing questions of interna- tional law may arise from the ar rival of the Appam in Hampton Roads. First, the United States must determine whether the ship simply ic a prize of war or whether she has been supplied with any armament which would give her the character of an auxiliary cruiser. So far as naval authorities here know, no case exactly like it has arisen to concern the United States since the beginning of the war. The German ships Kron- rrinzen Wilhelm and PrinZ Eitel Friedrich, which took refuge in Hampton Roads early in the war :. were auxiliary cruisers and now are lrHerned as such
 Provision of The Hague.
 The Hague convention provides:
 "A prize may only be brought into a neutral port on account of un- seaworthiness, stress of weather or want of fuel or provisions. It must leave as soon as the circumstances which justify it's entry are at an end If it does not, the neutral power must order it to leave at once; should it fail to obey, the neutral power must employ the means at it's dis posal to release it with it's officers and crew and to intern the prize crew"
 In case the Appam can be con sidered as an auxiliary cruiser she is
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Considerable InyeStigatiOn.

Secretary Lansing said the Appanl case would involve considerable inves- tigation before any action by this gov ernment was taken. There was noth- ing to do, he said, until the validity of the capture was determined.
 The Appam is the first case since the beginning of the present war where a prize had been brought into an American port.
 Captured January 15.
 New York, Feb. 1.-The British steamer Appam was captured January 15 near the Canary Islands by small steamer having the appearance of a tramp but heavily armed, according to information obtained from Norfolk by Daniel Bacon, freight agent here for the owners of the Appam.
 Given Up For Lost.
 The Appam sailed from Dalzar, in the French colony of Senegal, West Africa, for Plymouth, England, on January II. When about four days out wireless communication with the ves- sel suddenly ceased, and as the days passed without further word of her she was virtually given up for lost.
 A despatch from Hull England, to the London Lloyds, on January 2S said that the British steamship Tregantle had reported having passed at sea on January 16 a life boat with the name Appam painted on the stern and with the bows knocked away. It was feared she had gone down in severe storm which occurred in the waters through which she was passing. or possibly had encountered a German ] submarine operating off the African vet o,,Ii ny.yv | conditions should have reached Ply l mouth January 21.
 Sailed With 166 Passengers. ] The Appam sailed with 166 passen- l gers and a crew of 134. Among tn | passengers were British colonial of | ficials After leaving Dakar she l called at all ports On the west coast 1 of Africa, picking up officials who in- | tended to return to England on fur | tough. These men formed 8 consider able portion of her passenger list. Among the passengers who were l booked to sail on the Appam were Sir | Edward and Lady Merewether and 1 their suite Frederick Seton James former acting colonial secretary and l closely identified with colonial admin istrative affairs in Africa; Francis Charles Fuller, who was appointed
 chief commissioner of Ashanti, ir
 1905. and Mrs. Fuller.
 The Appam is 425 feet long, 57 feet beam, of 7,7S1 tons gross. She
 was built in 1913 at Belfast, Ireland and is owned by the British an6 African Steam Navigation Company
 which is under the management O
 the E1der-Dempster Line.
 According to LloydS register there
 is a German merchant ship named Move commanded by Captain c. Berg which is the same name as that o1 the commander who brought the Alp 1 pam into port.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
NORIHEND SCHOOL MEETING.
Parents and Teachers Association to Have Entertainment Tomorrow Night

There will be a meeting of the Par ents' and Teachers association of the Northend school tomorrow evCNing. The following program will be ron- dered:
 Vocal solo. Miss Calor; violin se- lection, Miss AndeSon; vocX selec- ton, Ladies' Juartet; reading, Miss Johnson; address, Judge B. F. Gaf- fney; vocal solo, Leon Jackson.
 Refreshm ents will be served at the close of the entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Andrew Swanson.

Funeral services for Andrew Swan son were held from the Erwin mor- tuary chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. c. F.. Roth officiating. Interment was in Fairvidw cemetery. Members of Tegner lodge, o. of ", and the Vega society acted as pail bearers.
 Those who acted as pail bearers were Frank Johnson Hiding Foberg, Edward Peterson Malcolm and Emil BcngstOn and Carl Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Native eggs, 33c doz. Russell Bros
NET EARNINGS INCREASED

New Y ork, Feb. 1.-The annual re- port of the Ameracan Can Co.,, for 1915 showed an increase of $726,OOO ret earnings and an increase of $653,0 900 in surplus. Earnings are equivalent to the full seven per cent. on the preferred stock and 5.2O on the common stock as against 2.40 for the latter in 1914. There remain back dividends of 3-4 per cent. on the preferred shares.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
Raid on Paris Twarted.

Paris, Feb. 1. 4:50 a. m.-A Zep- pelin started in the direction of Paris last night at 9:45 D. m. A warnin g was sent from Compiegne that d German airship had been sighted in movement. The military governor of Paris gave orders that preparations be made to give the alarm if neceS- sary. However, when the Zeppelin got into the field of the searchlightS on the French front it turned back and is supposed to have abandoned a projected raid.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
MYSTERIOUS GUNMAN FOUND.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 1.-The police were notified today of the arrest in Schenectady, in connection with the search for the mysterious gunman who shot four persons here last Fri day, of man calling himself George Beverly, and who claimed to belong to a theatrical troupe. According to Iolce information 22-calibre rifle equipped with a silencing device was found in his room.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01

Hartford, Feb. 1.-Twenty-five girls employed by B. Lippman and Son, manufa cturers Of women's garments, who went on strike Monday after noon, went back to work today. They refused to work when the firm replaced the forewoman with a man boss The firm surrendered today and also increased wages fifty cents a week.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-01
CROSS GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

London, Feb. 1, 3:37 D. m.-Th e Mongolian insurgents have crossed the great wall of China and an advance guard of 2,OOO is besieging the city of Datumfa, according to a despath from Mukden, forwarded by Reuters cor respondent at Petrograd.