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Serb Prince in Paris.

Paris. March 2-Crown Prince Alex
ander of Servia arrived today to attend
the grand allied council of war. He de-
clared that the Serbs would fight to the
last man before they would give In.
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News intended for pssfcation
In the sunday fraterraI. elss
sna susteaf columns OF The
~ashsngten Hexaia should he
received at TIE Herald office
not lister than IL o'clock Thurs
dsy Axht.
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The Assembly Home Circle.

The chairman of the moneybag COM
mittee, Past Noble Grand Ida Brimer,
has notified all lodges that the money
bags will be turned in at the first meeting
In May. The circle Will hold it's next
meeting in the Home Building on We'd
nesday evening April 8, at T:30 O'Clock.
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Doings Of the Odd Fellows.
LODGES

Menday= Beacon, No Is degree; Union. No. II,
and Lansdon. No Is. business
1nestsy-WGsninzton. No s. business: Golden
R,se.. No. 2, desrec: Amity. No. 2, business.
Wedne-ay-Eastern. No. :. DECREE; Harmony,
No. 9 buans>s; Federal Cify. No. 70 degree
rar~tAy-Cohimbz. No. 10. Covenant No. Is.
gree
FSaay-Cent-l No. /. Metropolis. No ls. and
Phoerix. No. -, degree. 81
- $3.50 ENCAMPMENTS.
Tuesday-Fred D. Stuart. No. T. degree
Wedns sdzy-Cosunhian. No. l. grand Mutation
PArRrARCHs MILITANT.
sAtm day-CaBtan washinsfon, No. l. din
THE REBEkAH DEGREE
Aondzy-Esther Retskah, No. s. business
wednesdaT- Mount Pleasant No. o. institution
add installation ef ofoers. Fourteenth md Ksnyou
sreets northwest. go
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Col. m bi. lodge, No. 10.

Grand Master William J. Hope, accom-
panied by the officers Of the Grand
Lodge. will otficiaIly visit Columbia
Lodge on Thursday evening, for the pur-
pose Of examining the officers In the
work Of the degrees, OF noticing the man
ner of conducting the lodge business and
Of ascertaining the standing OF the mem
bership and business. ~
Tho lsdgs recently appointed what is
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Naomi Lodge, No. 4.

Naomi Lodge, No, /, held an interest
ing session at its last meeting, on Mon
day evening, when a fun rehearsal was
had OF the degree. The degree director
has issued a call for a special rehearsal
of the decree team on Friday,
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Mt. Ple...nt Rebrk.h L.dse. no. Q.

Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, No. g.
will be instituted by Grand Master Hope,
assisted by officers of the Grand Lodge,
on Wednesday evening In the lodgeroom
over Park Savings Bank. Fourteenth and
Kenyon streets northwest After the in
stitution of the lodge the officers will be
elected and installed for the term
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PLEASURE AUTOMOBILES MOTOR
deds" listed VII this ii
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Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 5, gave an
old-tfne box sale party at its last meet
ing, which was attended by the largest
number of members in the history of the
lodge. The lodgeroom was beautifully
decorated in pink and green, and set with
choice flowers and palms Noble Grand
Adams welcomed the members.
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Ruth Lodge, No. 2.

The degree team will not hold its week
ly rehearsal tomorrow evening, as all
members will meet with the chairman of
the rummage sale committee at lib IL
Seventh street northwest.
The entertainment committee announces
that the open meeting of the lodge Will
be held on April II.
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Phoenix Lodge, No. IS:
Covenant Lodge, No. IL.

Covenant Lodge, No. Is, received an
official visit from Grand Master Hope
and the officers of the Grand Lodge on
Thursday evening. The term reports
showed an increase in membership and
in finances. The lodge. during the past
year has lost several of its most able
members by death. among the number
being Past Grand Henry Weber
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Central Lodge, No. l. held well at
tended meeting last Friday evening.
The degree director held a full dress re-
hearsal- of the degree team, every MEM
Der being present. Capt. w. P. Pun
phrey, degree director, after the re-
hesrsal, reported that each officer of the
team had rendered the work In a very
able manner
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known as the rustiing committee, De-
gree Director c. d. shscksiford being
chairman of one division of the commit
tee and Past Grand E. ]. Ed Fowler OF
The other.
Degree Director Shackleford expects to
confer the Degree of Truth in full form
In the lodge auditorium at an early date,
70 which the entire membership of the
District will be invited.
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At the regular meeting of Salem I.odg'
on Thursday evening the degree will be
conferred under direction of Degre'
Director Past Grand Dawson. Since tbs
Institution of Friendship Rebekah Lodge
No. ), which meets in Salem Lodge room
the lodge has held business meeting'
twice month, and on the other meeting
nights the degree has been conferred.
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Columbian Encampment, No. 1.

Grand Patriarch p. II. Leary. accom-
panied by the officers of the Grand En-
campment, will pay the encampment an
official visit on Wednesday evening
Grand Patriarch Leary requests ali the
patriarchs to- be present on this occa.
sion. as 1t Is expected remarks will be
made suggesting plans whereby renewed
interest may be created in the Patri-
archial branch.
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Washington General Assembly, through
the committee appointed by Chairman
DR.. William E. >Pairo, Is making pre-
liminary plans for the reception and en-
tertainment of the members of the
Fourth Degree Assembly of Philadelphia,
who will make a pilgrimage to Wash
ington on June 10.
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Golden Rule Lodge. No. 81.

to meet. after April 1. twice month,
the first and third Fridays. 1t Is also
the intention of the lodge to move its
lodge room from Ninth and F streets to
I. o. o. F. Hall, 423 Seventh street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
PORTO RICO WOMEN
REFUSED BALLOT
House Strikes Out Of Bill Section
Inserted by Committee Monday
Granting Suffrage.
BILL PASSED AS INTRODUCED

Washington, d. C.. May 25.-The
house struck from the Porto Rican
bill today by a vote OF 80 to 50 an
amendment designed to grant women
suffrage TO the islands. The bill then
passed without roll call, virtually as
introduced
The vote on the amendment
showed a complete disregard Of party
lines, though more democrats than
republicans voted against it. 1t was
inserted in the bill by Minority Lead
er Mann
Representative OF suffrage organi-
zations, who had made no attempt
TO have the amendment inserted in
the bill, were out in force in the gal
leries and showed disappointment
over the failure OF the proposal
The bill gives the Porto Riean gov
ernment all OF its internal revenue
regardless of whether the goods on
which it is paid are used in Porto
Rico or this country, Heretofore
reyennes on goods used in, the United
States have gone 70 the federal
treasury
Property and educational qualifica-
tons are provided for applicants for
citizenship under the measure and
the employment for children under
Ia years OF age in injurious or ha-
zardous occupations would be pro-
hihited
The measure now goes 10 the
scnater
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Prisoner Jumps
From Car Window,
But Is Captured

Beaver City, Neb, May 23-tSpc-
cial Telegram Charles Dellinger,
alias Charles Johnson, alias Charles
Wesley an escaped convict from the
penitentiary at Lansing Kan and
wanted IN Furnas county on a charge
Of bigalny was brought here today
from Severance, Colo, where he had
been captured by the local authorities
last Wednesday
ln charge OF Sheriff Sewer of this
county Monday morning east OF
Trenton, when Burlington train No.
10 was running at full speed, Dellln.
ger escaped from the sheriff BY Jump
iug from the window OF the toilet
room He was captured Jew miles
south ot Trenton hy a posse.
Under tltc name OF Charles John
som he was married al ncayrr City
Man nta Miss Eva lloiaef ol Edison.
fhrrf da, later be disappeared Re,
wards were Offered ION bis cantufe by
both kausas and lWuas county
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
State Takes Over
New Rifle Range
At City of Ashland

Ashland, Neb, May 23.-(Speeial
Telegram. l-Adjutant General p. l..
Hall. jr, in company with Colonel +.
]. Murfin and Major Hazel. members
Of Governor Morehead's staff were
in Ashland today and completed ar
rangements by which Uncle Sam be-
and 900 acres OF land three miles
northeast Of town on which will be
located the government rifle range
Negotiations for the purchase OF this
land have been under way for several
years and today all obstacles we're
smoothed out and the final transfer
made aud cash paid over
Tentative plans were formulated for
the erection OF the various buildings
that will be required at once. I'M time
these and other structures will be
erected for permanent occupation.
Among those to be erected M once
will be barns. sheds and a military
club house which will be in charge
Of a car taker Butts Tor target shoot
ing will be put w and other arrange
ments made ior the various rneamp-
ments TO be held here this summer
II Is understood that a citizens
military encampment similar 10 that
held 10 New York last year viii ne
one oi The attractions The Omaha
cadets, 500 strong and the state unis
trrsity cadets win hold enCampmrnts
here this summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Baptists Recognize
The Right Of Joint
Bargaining by Men

Minneapolis, MINI, May .25.-A
resolution recognizing the right Of
labor TO organize and deal with fiuan-
cial interests, with view TO a great
er share In the profits Of their labor,
was adopted at the closing business
session OF the Northern Baptist con
ycntion here today, The resolution
also declared for arbitration in set
Ting labor controversies.
The convention indorsed the vel
fare and social programs which have
been approved by labor organza-
tons.
Other resolutions favored complete
freedom OF the press, including pub
LEGATIONS which arc wholly opposed
TO activities OF denominations or re-
ligious bodies an educational stand
ard for ordination OF men in the min
istry and cooperation in supporting
permanent peace program.
The convention adopted reselu-
ton denoumcing divorce as "onc Of
the deadliest enemies OF the Amer-
4can home" and urging all Baptists
"to take a decided stand in favor Of
the principles laid down by cur Lord
Jesus with reference TO this matter
As recommended by the resolutions
committee the resolution denounced
clergymeu who performed the mar
riage service for divorced persons.
This was amended to "disapprove."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
ASHTON PRESIDENT 4
OF NORTHWESTERN.
Marvin Hughitt Vice President,
and A. G. Johnson General
Traffic Manager.
CLARK LEADS THE OMAHA WAY

New York, May Successors TO
TO the late William A. Gardner, who
was president Of Chicago & North
western railway and its subsidiary,
the Chicago. St. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha railway, were appointed by
the directors of the two roads in this
city today
Richard II. Ashton was elected
president OF the Chicago q North
western, with Marvin Hughitt, IT,,
vice president, in charge Of opera
ton and maintenance, while A. {.
Johnson was appointed general traf-
fic manager,
James T. Clark, formerly a vice
president, was elected president OF
the Chicago, ST. Paul, Minneapolis e.
Omaha; A, w. Trenholm was ap-
pointed vice president and general
manager; II. NJ Perry, general traf-
fic manager, and Charles Jensen,
comptroller,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
New York Officers
Are Charged With
Tapping Wires

New York, May 23-The first in
dictments resulting from the tapping
OF telephone wires in this city we're
returned by the Kings county grand
jury today John A kinRsbury city
commissioner of charities and vii
liam II Hotchklss. special counsel for
the charities department. were The
meu named IN the indictments.
Each appeared in county court IN
Brouklyu aud gave 600 bail
Mn Holchkiss formerly MAS state
superintendent oi insurance iIe acted
as counsel iof Ms kingshufy, who
was one nt the central figures iu iht
recent state investigation oi fhc man
agcmrnt ni charitable Institutions ft-
eeitiaR city funds
The indictments we're based On tess
timony IA regard % the tapping Of
the telephone wires ot lhc Rev VIII,
liam n Farrell a priest and ~ M
70 g. paiisr and one 0theF az off
Nhem were Witnesses in thf state tne
ycstlgailnn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
FIGHT OCCURS ON
BLACKSTONE JOB
Strikers Attack Eon-Union Work
man, Take His Revolver, and
Police Are Called Out.
MAcH1NIsTs ARE STILL OUT


Disturbance that neeessitated a
call for police occurred al the Black
stone hotel yesterday morning be-
tween striking laborers and non-un-
ion workmen
One OF the non-union men who
has been working on this job for
some days carried a revolver 10 work
with him as protection against the
strikers A gang of the strikers wait
ed around the Blackstone for the
appearance OF this man and when he
approached the job they met him IN
the middle OF the street. They
knocked him down. took his pistol
away from him and cuffed him con-
siderably The superintendent called
the police and two uniformed officers
responded and in short time order
was restored
1t now develops that on this par
tioular job some fifteen non-union
men have been employed daily almost
from the first day OF the strike Sew
eral attempts have been made by the
strikers to pull these men off, After
the occurrence OF the morning there
was no work on the building, as the
fifteen laborers were somewhat reluc-
tant 10 begin work after what had oc-
Cured. .s..-
The police remained on the Job
for time and this caused the ma
sons and plasterers 20 quit, as under
their international ruling they arc
not to work under police protection
The talk OF the strikers and the
Central Labor union men at the La
Dor Temple yesterday is concern
lContInued on nage z. Column IN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
War Summary

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Turkey Is Rushing
Food and Forage
To Tigris Front

Constantnoplc, May 22.--(Nia Lon
don. May 2j)-The capture by the
Turks Of the British forces at Kut-cl-
Amara has resulted in new DISPOSE
ton Of the Turkish troops, as is
shown by The following official state
mcnt given out today;
lt is believed here that extraordi-
nary efforts are being made 10 equip
the eNpcditionary forces with plenty
Of rations and forage before tho ad-
vent Of the rainy season, which will
make the roads impossible.
The statement says
"Mcsopotomia front; In view OF the
favorable new situation resulting
from the capture OF Kut.el-Amara a
change Of our defensive plans became
necessary. Three days ago we with
drew our troops a little on the right
bank Of the 1igris. The enemy did
not recognize this until two days
later.
Caucasian front: On the night Of
May 1870 two surprise attacks on our
outposts on the left wing, which were
rcpulsed
On May ~ eight enemy airmcn
appeared over the Dardanelles and
dropped seventy bombs without ef-
feet One OF our batteries twice
opened an effective fire on them. The
same night sea planes which were
pursuing enemy aifmen flew over lm-
bros and dropped nine bombs on the
aeroplane sheds OF the enemy with
good effect
" Enemy monitors off lmbfos I'M
successfully shelled Scddul Bahr on
May 20. Our artillery damaged an
enemy cruiser in Smyrna waters. The
cruiser was compelled 10 withdraw in
the direction Of Samos.
In reply to the bombardment Of
El-Arish Gan Egyptian town near the
boundary Of Palestine which recently
was bombarded by the British one Of
our aerial squadrons on the night Of
May 1920 attacked Port Said, drop
ping numerous bombs on vessels an
ehored near the shore, in the harbor
and on military establishments in the
town We observed great conflagra-
tons, Our airmen returned safely"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
KING AK TO STAGE
STAMPEDE In JULY
Mammoth Spectacle to Be Put On
At the Speedway by G, B,
Irwin.
WILL GO TO NEW YORK LATER

A stampede is TO be staged at the
speedway in Omaha IN July
This will be a competitive gather
ing Of cowboys from all parts OF the
west. who will try for the big cash
prizes 10 be hung up for them by Ak
Sar Ben The show will be under the
general management OF G. 3. Irwin
who has handled the Frontier Days
al Cheyenne for years, aud the events
taken together will be much like the
Frontier Days OF Cheyenne,
Thc big competitive spectacle is be-
ing brought here by Ak-Sar-Bcn. II
is 10 be held July y, q, "a and Is.
The Ak-Sar- Ben board believes
that with this big competitive series
of spectacular events they can clear
a good fund 10 be used toward de-
fraying expenses for the semi-centen-
NAL pageant to be held im connection
with the Ak-Sar- Ben festivities in the
fall,
Goes Later to New York.
{. b. Irwin is to stage The STAN
pedep at Shecpshead Bay in New
York, August 5 OF II, and the eastern
papers are already carrying large ad-
vertisements for this occasion
Mr.. Irwin, on his return 10 Wyom-
ing, from New York Monday night
met with the Ak-Sar- Ben governors
and the arrangements were made to
have the Stampede staged IN Omaha
before he goes on 10 New York.
At the big meet at Sheepshead Bay
prizes aggregating S5000O are 10 be
offered 10 the winners in the various
contests Roping contests, riding
contests, bareback riding, steer throw
ing and tying, and all other frontier
contests are TO be held for individual
and grand prizes.
While the amount Of prize money
for the events in Omaha has not yet
been determined, Il Is said by SAM
son that substantial cash prizes are
to be offered here in Omaha for the
winners IN the various events.
I'VE will offer enough money 70
make il worth whi.f for the best rid
ers aud ropers in tile United States TO
come here and compete" said Sam
son.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Reading Continues
It's Sensational Rise

New York, May 2i-Rcadug was
again the sensational feature of tho
stock exchange today, advancing IN
the first few minutes 30 ll0it, a point
over lts previous best pfice. From
its new high price Reading iell back
10 lO2ls, fraction under yesterdays
close Other standard raids we're
taken up. particularly Union Pacific,
Southern Pacific. 81 Paul New York
Central Baltimore a Ohio and AZ.
Gibson, al gains oi nnr 90 almost tWo
points. the llafrimars leading
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Charges BurlesOn
With Forming Lobby

Washington, May 23-"Postmaster
General Burleson and his assistants"
are charged with having organized a
postoffice lobby in resolution intro
duced today by Representative Good
of Iowa directing a committee in
quiry.
The resolution is an outgrowth of
a flood of kilograms and letters from
postmasters urging the rejection Of
senate amendments 10 the postoffice
appropriation bill regarding rural free
delivery routes.
The resolution charges that exten-
sion OF rural foutes has denied many
patrons an efficient mail service and
that political motives were back Of
the consolidation Of the routes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI TO BE ORGANIZED

An Omaha alumni association Of
Northwestern university will be for
malty organized at an informal din.
ner and meeting at the Hotel Fonte-
nellie al Z o'clock Friday evening
On the same evening alumni asso-
tiatjons ot Northwestern university
viii be meeting in all parts OF the
country
Robert D Neely one oi the prime
movers in the organization ni the as
soraton is making an effort 20 get
in touch with an graduates Of North-
western university living iu Omaha
William Jennings Rryan. a Rradn,
ate oi the law school at Northwestern
university has heten invited to at
trnd thr local meeting Friday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
FRENCH ARMY
REGAINS MOST
OF DOUAUMONT
Paris War Office Asserts Germans
Now Hold Only Small Angle
Of Fortress Won When
Drive Began.
BERLIN MAKES DENIAL OF THIS
French Report Repulse of Two Ger.
man Counter Attacks Upon
Hill No. 304.
VIOLENT FIGHTING ON MEUsE

Paris, May 23.--Iiighting continued
with extreme violence on both banks
of the Meuse along the Verdun front
during the whole night Two Ger
man counter attacks on French posi-
tions on Hill 304 failed completely,
the war office announced this after
noon.
The French made further gains
within Fort Douaumont. The Ger.
mans now hold only small angle on
the northeastern corner Of the fort.
The battle around Hill j04 was
especially severe. In attacking
French positions on the west side Of
the hill the Germans used liquid gas,
the official statement says, and pene-
trated one Of the French trenches,
but were dislodged at once. On the
east side OF the hill the Germans at
tackled after intense artillery prep
aration, but were not permitted 10
reach the French lines.
The principal fighting east OF the
Meuse was in the sector between
Thiaumont and Douanmont. The
Germans attacked in mass formation
and are said TO have suffered enor-
nous losses. They succeeded in re-
occupying one OF the trenches north
OF Thiaumont Farm, which had been
captured by the French.
Germans Hold Douaumont.
Berlin, May 23.-(By Wireless 10
Sayville. .)-Announcement was made
by the war office today that in the
fighting north OF Verdun the French
ha, ! taken some first line positions
Of the Germans, but that Fort Dou-
aumont remains firmly in German
hands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-24
Committee Fails
to Agree On Union
Seminary Charge

Atlantic City, May 23.-Hopes that
the question of Union seminary and
It's alleged departure from the tenets
of Presbyterianism would be settled
at the Presbyterian assembly today
without discussion or friction van
ished when the committee on bills
and overtures announced it had come
TO no definite conclusion
The committee was in secret ses-
sion alf night.
Opposition 10 the plan TO merge
the boards of education and college
developed when the executive com
mission submitted its recommends.
ton for the consolidation. The de-
bate was continued at the afternoon
session.