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Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13

OF international law for the protection
or commerce and private property was
broken down. The invasion OF the
rights OF men and women to their
lives was far mort serious than the
INVASION Of property rights, and il
was this invasion that called for the
first and strongest action on our par,
But II we had taken such action il
would have become our duty, a duty
tl.en easily performed. to instantly
aid fully protect our property rights
Many men question whethe.: Il will
ever again be safe for nations to be
come interdependent by allo Jins
themselves, so far as their necessarie,
are concerned. to depend upon for.
e.gn sources OF supply.
THE theory of having each nation
" group Of nations build Chinese
wall around its borders is being dis.
cussed because Of the complete break
Gown OF the code OF inter rational
rights, The responsibility for this
breakdown rests primarily upon the
Pontius Pilate-like construction which
President Wilson has put upon neu.
trality.
Now the war has been carried to
our very shores, there is no American
who does not realize the awful trag-
edy OF our indifference and inaction.
Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise
IN time. By taking the right step
at the right time, Americas influence
and leadership might have been made
a stabilizing force. President VIII.
sons ignoble Sinking OF responsible.
ity has been clothed in an utterly mis-.
leading phrase. the phrase of cow
ard, He kept us out of war In &C
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
Omaha Helping to
Get 10000 Sailors

In furthering efforts OF the United
States government to recruit the navy
to greater strength, officials in charge
OF the local office have established
here a sub-station to cooperate with
the main office in the Federal build
ing. The substation is situated in
room II in the Continental building,
Fifteenth and Douglas streets. H.
H. Warnock has been placed in
charge.
Under an appropriation bill recently
enacted by congress provision is
made for an increase in the navy of
about 10000 men. Special effort will
be made to obtain this number
quickly.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13

to be associated with the council OF
national defense, created by congress
at the last session. At the same time
he issued a statement saying he hoped
the council will become a rallying
point for civic bodies working for the
national defense"
The seven members OF the new ad-
visory commission named by the pres
ident tonight are: Daniel Willard,
president of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad; Samuel Gompers, president
Of the American Federation OF Labor;
Dr.. Franklin H. Martin of Chicago.
Howard Z. Coffin of Detroit, Bernard
Baruch Of New York, DR.. Hollis
Godfrey of Philadelphia and julius
Rosenwald OF Chicago. ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13

tual reality, war has been creeping
nearer and nearer until it stares at us
from just beyond our three-mile limit,
and we face it without policy, plan,
purpose or preparation. No sane man
can today be so blind as to believe
President Wilson's original statement
that the war was no concern OF ours
Every thinking man must realize the
utter futility of craftsmanship with.
out plan or policy until such facts as
these now stare us in the face"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
Tuberc""!ar Board Has
Its Meetinu in Omaha

Mrs. c. G. Humphrey of Falls City
and DR.. L. S. B. Robinson OF the
Kearney State tuberculosis hospital
are in the city attending a board
meeting of the Nebraska Association
for the Study and Prevention Of TIL
berculosis. Mrs. X. R. J. Edholm is
an Omaha member of the board
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
Autoist is Fined When
He Runs Into a Street Car

D. D. Adams, Nehawka, charged
with speeding, was arraigned before
the police Judge and fined S. and
costs for reckless driving. Adams ran
into street car at Twenty-fourth
and Vinton streets, was arrested by
Officer Ford and fifteen minutes later
was fined.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
WILSON PICKS MEN
FOR ADVISORY BODY
President Names Willard, Com.
pers, Martin, Coffin, Baruch,
Godfrey and Rosenwald.
DEFENSE RALLYING POINT

On Board President Wilson's Spe-
cial, Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. ll.--Presi-
dent Wilson, en- route to Indianapolis,
tonight announced the appointment of
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
Omaha Girl is Placed With
The "GYpSY Love" Company

Miss Ruth Thompson, an Omaha
girl whose first theatrical engagement
was with Gus Edwards, has been
placed in Gypsy Love- under An
dreas DIPPED, with a fouryear con-
tract, according to Mrs. Mile Ryan.
Madame Laure De Vilmar, formerly
of London, is Mrs. Ryan's guest.
Madame De Vilmar sings in Omaha
next month.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-13
Two More Stolen Autos
Returned to Owners

Cars belonging to I. M. Booth, 260o
North Twenty-second street, and J.
L. Pray, Fontenelle hotel, have been
recovered by Officer Harry Buford
and returned to their owners.
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
ACTIVE BUSINESS LEAGUE.
oeosNixatisn At karsas City, No. TO
Entertain the National 0ody.

oeosNixatisn at kansas City, No. TO
Entertain the National Body.
Kansas City, Mo.-The local Busi-
ness league OF this city has commenced
In earnest preparations to entertain the
National Negro Business lengue. which
meets here from Aug. 18 to Is inclu-
sive. A membership campaign Il be-
ing conducted. from which It II hoped
at least 1000 new members may be
added to the league
This membership campaign will be
followed by tho appointment OF COM
mittees to complete the plans already
outlined. Mr.. and Mrs. Fortune j.
Weaver are the leading spirits in the
movement here In this they will be
Joined by the leading men and women
Of Kansas City. Mo. and Kansas City.
Kan. and all the surrounding towns
VIII fall in line to forward the work.
The Missouri people are determined
to make this the greatest session OF
the league in its history and will give
to the national body more members,
annual and life. than any other place.
All OF this will be worked out in the
program OF preparation.
Charles Stewart A. NJ, the noted
writer, was In the city early in March
comforting with the local newspapers
and other leaders here. The local
League gave DIR. Stewart a banquet
He delivered several talks. including
one at the Y. NJ. G. A., visited the
schools and churches and talked with
a number OF the ministers. He was
the guest Of the young Kansas poet,
Tflford Davis. From his talks the peo-
pie received much information and In
spirntion.
Professor J. II. K. Lee. principal OF
the Lincoln high school. who was con-
nected with the Tuskegee institute for
a number of years. will cooperate with
the local committee. He is a valuable
man in affairs OF this kind. Hon. John
NJ. Wright Of Topeka, Kan. will be
directly Interested in the success Of
the league and will bring large dele
CATION from Topeka.
The place for holding the sessions Of
the league will soon be announced. As
well as many Of the social functions,
Perhaps trip will be made to the
potato farm of Mr.. Groves. the Negro
potato king" The fnrme1 around
Kansas City nre getting together and
will attend the sessions OF the league
in n body. 1t Is about thirty minutes
ride from Kansas City on street car
to Mr.. Groves farm.
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
ADDS NEW Department
Thrifty Race Organization Opens
Worksrs' 0ursau At Nashville, Tenn.

After several years OF experience the
National League on Urban Conditions
Among Negroes has been convinced OF
the need Of some general agency for
helping graduates of Negro institutions
to nnd occupations in fields suited to
their ability and trimming. In trying to
work out some plan to help in this
particular the league has decided to
open a workers vocational bureau.
In announcing the opening OF the
bureau DIR. George T. Haynes. one Of
the executive secretaries OF the league,
stAtes:
This bureau will try to get In touch
with various fields OF work that are
seeking trained people and connect up
with the graduates OF the schools who
show evidence OF efficiency and charac-
ter II will bc the aim OF the bureau
to bring those Offering the positions
and those seeking the positions to-
gethcr. Whenever the bureau has suf
ficient first hand Information to recon-
mend candidate It will do 30. but Its
general policy will be to furnish the
employer with the school record and
recommendations OF those who know
the candidate. leaving the final opinion
rs to the candidates qualifications TO
those who wish to employ him.
1.-THE league wishes to make clear
that this workers vocational bureau
does not intend In any wny to interfere
with the present or future work OF any
institution In placing its own graduates
in positions. The aim Is merely to sup
plcmcnt the efforts of individuals and
institutions. To this end we welcome
any suggestions and criticisms ut my
time. and for this work the bureau
earnestly soIicits the cooperation Of
.ve~v one. =. -,..pa
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
Nine. mo.in TO Make Northern Tour

Mms. Motin TO Make Northern Tour.
Mime. Frances e. Motin. president OF
the Motin School OF Expression. st.
Louis. has recently returned to her
home from business trip to New o.
leans. Nine. Motin Is well know
throughout the west as one OF th'
most gifted and charming elocutionists
Of the coloretl race. She Will tour the
north. beginning mt Philadelphia In
May during the sessions o: the general
conference Of the A. NJ. +. church.
The Denver star., 1916-04-29

We pay rent for two offices that
we have equipped. just to serve and
represent you. Then you owe Il to
the race and yourself to give YOUR
business to YOUR representative. We
stand for the race. curbstone agents
mean nothing to the upIift or business
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
Phone Main 1924

Of the race.
We write Fire, Health and Aeel
handle City Improved and Unim
proved, Garden Tracts and Farm
Property. Remember, Negro business
for the Negro.
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
Five Points
Hardware Co..
and Tinshop

Everything in Hardware, Paints.
Oils. and Glass at right prices
Also Furnace work. Cutting and
all kinds Of Tin and Sheet Metal
:, work at Reasonable prices
2e43 Wsitoo o.
nSeoe Champa 207e
The Denver star., 1916-04-29
MONEY TO LOAN
ChattelS

We Loan Lots of Money to Anybody, $lO SIS $40, 81
$50, $4O $50, $65, SIS, 500 your fu,
cattle. dvtl
implements fixtures. income lands, lots aaoe
thing else Of value all left in you possession sseres
private and quick - plenty clerks oa1
60 any place.
2945 La5imer Street
Phooe MAN 1049 Offieo Hours 10 q. N 10 - -
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mr., and Mrs. Ezra Gould. who spent
Christmas with Mrs. Gould's parents.
Pay Director I. Goodwin Hobbs, U. 8. N,
retired. and Mrs Hobbs in Newport, re-
turned to Washington yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Shnts-of woven madras. guar
anteed colors. Perfect fitting coat
shirts, with stiff O. m
cuffs. .......... .UU
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline, but do not compel
Thursdny, December 20, 1910.
CCouyncht lqs)

Thursday. December 20, 1910.
Copyright. lgs)
Fair luck attends this day, according tc
astrology. Mars. Mercury. and Jupiter
are all in benenc ASPECT.
Army matters should be much in the
fore during the winter months, when
there will be many refc rms. Promotions
that may cause discomfort are indicated
There is a sign read as indicating a
sensational publication. either book
or magazine article, attacking American
Institutions.
Mercury gives a favorable direction tc
writer's. especially those who concentrate
on the drama. A play that will be recog-
nized as remarkable contribution Ia
American literature is foreshadowed.
The death Of a famous actor is proph-
esied and his profession will benefit by a
legacy of some Sort the seers predict.
The stars, which have presaged SO
much real drama on the worlds battle
fields, seem to indicate that persons con-
nected with the theater will meet with
tragic experiences.
The planetary government tends to-
ward confidence and high spirits. 1t Is
especially favorable to overtures for
loans or large Investments.
All the readings of the stars give
strong indication of danger to foreign
trade and warn the United States of more
serious interference with commerce than
has been experienced at any time since
the beginning of the European war.
President Wilson has the prognostica-
ton Of a period Of grave anxiety the first
part of the year.
A Congressman will cause a sensation
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wentworth and
Miss Wentworth, of Brookline, Mass.
are IN Washington for a short stay and
are stopping at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
CREDIT MEN WILL DINE,

Owing to the fact that the credit men
In the retail stores are busy winding up
the years business, the regular bi-month-
" meeting of the Credit Mems section
of the Retail Merchants Association,
scheduled for last evening, was post
poned.
The Credit Mems section of the asso-
citation will meet Thursday. January II.
at dinner at the New Ebbitt House. when
the adjustment committee will submit a
report. This is an added feature to the
work of the association. which already
has nearly $1,000 names i'm its credit files.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

by infiammable utterances that will arouse
indignation, 1t Is predicted.
Africa comes under a sway making for
extraordinary events that will beneft the
country and bring fortune to foreign in
vestors.
Persons whose birthdate it is should at
tend strictly to business during the COM
ing year. They have the augury of sue
cess.
Children born on this day are likely to
be high-strung, keen. and even brilliant
in mind. These subjects OF Capricorn are
usually fortunate in business.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

announced from the office of the collec-
tor OF internal revenue at Baltimore for
the benefit of brokers. merchants GER
tain manufacturers. proprietors of bowl
ing alleys and billiard rooms, corpora
tions, and others who must pay the tax.
The income tax rate is increased from
to per cent.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28
NEW TAX EFFECTIVE MONDAY
Income Rate Increased from 1 to z
Per Cent by ConRress,

Changes in the internal revenue laws.
as made by the act approved by Congress
September s, 1916, will go into effect Mon
day. The schedule of United States, spe-
cial. and annual license taxes has been
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mrr. A Carleton. with her son. Mr.,
Horace Carleton. has come up from her
nome In Warrenton. Va, and is stopping
at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mr.. DeCourcy NJ. orrich and Mr.. Henry
w. Steele, of Baltimore, while keepinr
several social engagements in Washing
ton. are stopping at the Shoreham. Mr.
Townsend Scott, of Baltimore, Is also at
the Shoreham
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mr.. A. w. Harmed was host at a musi-
Gale and tea yesterday afternoon in his
studio, 1923 G street. Mrs. Percy Hick-
ling presided at the tea table.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Ripley and Miss
Ripley, of Boston. are in Washington
for visit and are making their head
quarters at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-28

founder OF the Louise Home. held there
from 4 until Z. The guests were received
by Mrs. Calderon Carlisle. president OF
the board of lady directresses. assisted
by Mrs. Thomas F. Bayard, Miss Jane
Riggs, Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis,
Mrs. Mrs. Ben HELEN, Miss Matthews
and the trustees of the home. including
Mr.. Thomas Hyde, Mr.. William Corcoran
Hill, Mr.. James Marion Johnston and
Gen. Woodruff.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17
A GOOD PRAYER

\ Virginia clergyman was call
ed to dedicate a colored church in
Richmond. After the sermon the
minister called upon the colored
deacon to offer the closing prayer,
and this was the response: "Oh
Lord. glib this poor brudder de eye
of de eagle dat he may spy afar
off. Glue his hands to the Gospel
pillow. Tie his tongue to the line
Of truf. Nail his years to de Cos
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17
No. 666

This 10 a prescriptions prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHiLLS e. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
II taken then 40 q tonic the Fever will not
return. 1t acts on the liver better than
Cslomel aud does not eEipe or sickeo. 256
f. sass1a go e HR
~ - s.}h SE. wa
viii cure Rheumatism, Neu-
ral5:a, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores, letter, Ring Worm. Ec-
zena, etc. An4iseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. Csc
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17

pei pole. Bow his head way down
between his knees, oh Lord, and
fix his knees way down in some
lonely, dark valley, where prayer
is much wanted to be made.
'Noint him wild de kerosene lie Of
salvation and set him afre. Amen
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17
LOST BOY

Kissing from his country city
home about the third Of next |
tall complexioned young
man, about FIVE feet six inches Of
age, height thirty-seven years.
Had on, when last seen a pair Of |
swallow tail seal skin trousers
with sausage stripes, fashionable |
mutton chop waistcoat with cast
iron trimmings, double Darrell
frock coat, striped collar and to-
bacco lining, water tight canvass
boots, with patent leather tops
laced up at the sole. Is deaf and
dumb Of one eye and hard Of hear
ing with the other, is slightly peck
marked at the back Of his head,
stoops upright when he walks
crooked, a slight impeachment in
his look and wears a Grecian bend
ON his upper lip, whiskers cut off
short inside. Was carrying an
empty carpet bag in each hand
and a wooden bag in the other
containing steamers, railroad tun<
nels and shoe backing. Was born
mother being present on the oc-
casion.
Anyone giving such information
to above will leave same with De-
Rue Bros, Ideal Minstrels at Mad
rvs Opera House on the evening
Of November 23rd.
the = Observation-Disclosures
One Of the principal features
with DeRue Bros, Ideal Minstrels
will be the temperance Of the
Turner Brothers in America, di-
rect from their tour Of the princi-
pal cities Of Europe, which inclu-
ded ten weeks engagement at
the Coliseum Hipprodrome, in
London, England, where their act
met with great favor and was wit
messed by DeRue Bros. European
agent, and Immediately an agree
ment was made and they engaged
for their first return appearance
III America. They have the dis
tinction Of being one Of the few
acrobatic duos who have perform
ed an appeared before royalty.
This sensational novelty is with
out a doubt the most marvellous
performance which has yet APP
peared in America, performing
seemingly impossible feats Of ac-
robatic agility.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17
1.-THE GIRL WHO SMILES"

Continued from page one.)
worth of hteir money.
The "girl in cheesecloth =
would have done better, and so
would the BOBBY boy.
This is the more unfortunate
since the management Of the the
atre had done everything to in
duce a show, that they were led
to believe was high class, to come
here, wishing to give the people a
big value production as an intro
duction production for the new
theatre.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17
AT THE PALACE THEATRE

sSS&SAAAsSA AAASs
The fourth episode Of this thrill
ling story will be shown tonight
displaying mere hairbreadth ac-
ton on the part Of the heroine,
who is again captured, bound and
hidden in an underground passage
of the bomb makers house, which
blows up at the moment when
Hook locates Cleo in the cellar.
1.-The Broken Promise"
A Knickerbocker feature in
which is starred the noted Ann
Drew. This is followed by Vita
graph comedy, "Terry's Tea Par
ty,' in which John Kelly, Kate
Hunt are featured.
The Island Of Regeneration"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-17

It's easy to change t!,e shape
and color cf unstable brands
t. Initiate the Prince Albert tidy
red til, bus it IL i,acccsi5Le to
initiate the flavor of Prince
Albert tobaccoi The patented
Srocese protects thatl
The Dermott news., 1916-10-19
Amount

I'm each. tOWlt
The Dermott news., 1916-10-19

ellison. Attorney.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-01-29

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-26
Germany Balks Over
Warning to Freighters
By CARL w. ACKERMAN.

BERLIN, April 26-President Wilson Q
demand that German submarines warn
fre.ghters. as well as passenger liners.
constitutes the most serious obstacle
In the way of a satisfactory settlement
of Gernan relations. 1t was learned au-
thor,tat,vely today.
Other points At controversy can be
settled without any danger Of a diplo-
matte rupture.
Blu: strong opposition exists here to
safeguarding the crews OF freishters.
treighter Is engaged almost solely In
carrying munitions or other war sup
plies to the allies.
There In a growing feeling, however,
that there will be no diplomatic break.
II Is entirely too early to say that the
crisis has passed. The situation appar-
emily depends upon the firmness OF
President Wilson's stand.
Matters marked time today pending the
return of Chancellor Won Bethman- n oil
veg from his second conference with
the Kaiser at army headquarters.
The chancellor carried to the Em-
peror q report on his conversation with
Ambassador Gerard Monday noon. IN
conditions Germany must comply with
TO satisfy President Wilson.
A prominent German who talked with
the ambassador after his conference
reach President Wilson and a reply be
received before any definite action was
taken here,
This German declared that Germany.
best forces were attempting to reach a
Satisfactory understanding and would
be SUCCESSFUL. unless Washington
weighed too lightly Germany's position
The American Chamber OF Commerce
OF Berlin held lengthy meeting yes.
terdsy. but reached no decision as Il
whether members should close theil
Affairs pending the outcome of the
crisis.
several American business men ar.
leaving.
II appears probable the German repl,
will not be sent until an answer is re
ceived from Washington to the MESA q,
dispatched by Ambassador Gerard Mon
day night, with a request for NOR,
DEFINITE information as to what condi
lions the American Government wants
to impose.
Ambassador Gerard has received n,
confidential information since the not,
was received here and knows nothnl
further OF the attitude OF America
Only meaEer press disra tches have beer
received here from the United Statel
since the note was delivered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-26

Twelve men from the Treasury De-
partment. eight from the Internal
Revenue Bureau. a like number from
the Bureau OF Printing and Engraving ;
eighteen from the War Department, six
from the winder building. six from the
Department OF Labor, and two from the
Florida Rifle Club went to the Winthrop
range today.
And as the Easter week schedule at
the Maryland range is nearing It's end.
Capt. w. c. Harlee, OF the Marine Corps,
Il hard at work on next weeks schedule
In which he will make provision for
Just as many local clubs az possible.
Meanwhile there To- In preparation by
the officials Of the National Rifle As
ISOLATION. q set OF instructions In three
parts which will become Q sort of hand
book for the guidance Of local clubs.
information possible touching the orr
ganixation and conduct OF rifle clubs. II
will outline the instruction which can
be had during the boat ride to Win
open to those who visit the outdoor
range. as well as instructions as to
II is rumorcd around the associa-
ton headquarters that new series
clubs affiliated with the national or
ganixation.
II IS pointed out that at present. fol-
instance. In shooting the marksman'i
course, riheman must have three
ranges of varying lengths. This hai
imposed more or less OF hardship upor
rife clubs who have their own ranges
and whose ranges are not susceptible
OF the different distances.
Therefore. II Ia quite possible that q
marksman's course N which a rinemar
can qualify at the fixed distance of 1t
yards will be provided.
The new regulations and perhaps the
new courses will be adopted. II IL be.
lieved. during the coming summer b,
all citizen camps. and those who qualify
on these courses will he given their Ger.
tifcates By the National Rife Associa.
ton.