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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Crosses Atlantic in
His Wife's Trunk
Only to Be Interned

LONDON. March so.-After crossing the
Atlantic from New York. in his wifes
trunk. Captain Roewer. a German en-
gineer, was detected by the British ot
kirkwRn and interned. according 20 a
story appearing In Danish newspapers
today ana forwarded by Reuters copen-
hagen correspondent
Captain Roewer was am engineer at
Kiao Chow. China. lie escaped after the
capture OF Kiao Chow by the Japanese
and made his way TO New York. whence
he and his wife sailed for Copenhagen
During the voyage he remained In his
wife's cabin trunk during the day time
breathing through ventilator and
emerged from the trunk during the night.
None OF the passengers suspected the
ruse, although il was noticed that excep-
tionally large meals were served TO Frau
Roewer's cabin. Al KirkwaIl the captain
left the trunk. fearing he would be de z
tected when inspectors searched the lug
gage. He was caught and interned. His
wife reached Copenhagen yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Omaha Has Chance for
Valley School Meet

II suitable field can be found. the
annual Missouri Valley High school track
meet will probably be held in Omaha this
year. AZ conference held during the
meet az ST. Joseph last year several Of
the officials signified that they would
rather come TO Omaha this year than any
other place
Coach Muiligan Is In favor OF bringing
the meet here and believes that Omaha
has better facilities than any other city
In the valley.
Omaha will put strong team In the
field. A small squad Is working out
daily In the halls. in preparation for the
big meet at the Auditorium on March n.
Omaha high viii not enter a relay team
In this meet on account Of the lack OF
time to practice.
Two Members OF the championship team
which represented the purple and white
last year have announced their intention
OF not turning out this year and some
time will have to be taken to fill in the
places left vacant
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Lorimer's Defense is :
Did Not Personally
Make Bank Loans

CHICAGO. March 20.-Trial OF William
Lorimer, former president OF the La
Sale Street Trust and Savings bank, on
charges of conspiracy in connection with
the banks failure, was resumed today.
In the opening statement of the defense
made by Attorney Albert Fink. said Low
inner had absolutely nothing to do vita
the loaning of the banks money" during
the time between April. 1910 and July. 1912.
At that time, Mr.. Fink said, Mr.. Lori
n1er was too busy with his fight TO retain
his senate seat. TO take part in the man
agement of the bank. other than TO pre-
side at it's directors meetings.
The defense, the attorney said, will
challenge the state to prove its charge
that the bank was insolvent when, It
closed in 1914.
Publication of the story charging bril-
berry in Mr.. Lorimer's election 20 the
senate caused the withdrawal OF a num-
oer OF persons who had subscribed for
stock in the state bank, then about TO be
organized Mr.. Fink said. The organika-
tion of the national bank. which. accord-
ing TO the original plans was TO be run
In connection with the state bank went
on, however after it had been decided
not to open the other because OF the with
drswals,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
L00KlN CUP Vl0LAT0RS
OF SPRING SHOOTING LAW

FREMONT. Neb.. March 2i.-(speciai)
District Inspector Holland. deputy game
warden who has been in Fremont for
several days investigating reported Ni,-
iatlons OF the spring shooting Law. has
secured the names OF several offenders
for prosecution. pending the outcome or
other cases now before the courts Hr.
Holland found that the law IL being
,iolated BY hunters in this section OF the
country who have killed hundreds OF
geese and ducks as they stopped on the
lakes and streams on their way north to
their summer hannts. No action will be
started unless the courts decide that the
law Is constitutional.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
MEXICO HAS A PLAN
FOR GETTING VILLA
Carranza Proposes Drafting of Pro.
tocol Under Which Nations Will
Cooperate in Hunt.
ARREDoNDo AND POLK CONFER

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-The
de facto government of Mexico to-
day proposed to the United States
the drafting of a protocol, under
which American and Mexican troops
may cooperate in running to earth
Francisco Villa and his bandits,
without danger Of Misunderstanding
or conflict. The terms of such a
formal convention would be designed
to meet all questions which may
arise in the future, setting forth the
rights of the American expedition
ary forces now in pursuit of the
bandit chieftain and the nature of
the cooperation expected from the
troops of the Carranza government.
These facts became known at the
conclusion of conference between
Eliseo Arrendondo, Mexican am
bassador designate, and Acting Sec
rotary Polk of the state department.
Negotiations on the details will be
in progress for several days, but the
two governments are in agreement
on the general principles involved.
Meanwhile. however. the troops OF the
de facto government actually are coop
Grating with the American forces and
according to information received by the
war department are planning to render
even greater assistance. High military
officials allowed It to become known that
| ha haA ad
to move large force of its troops from
central Mexico to the north forming a
trap into which the American cavalry
men under General Pershing may chase
villa and his followers.
The proposal for the protocol. which 1t
is planned to have remain In force until
Villa is captured. came from Mr.. Are
dondo and was a direct result of the re-
quest of the United States for permis-
sion to use the railway between FL Paso
and Casas Grandes for the shipment OF
supplies to the American expedltionary
forces Mr.. Arredondo is understood to
have received instructions from General
Carranza to discuss the request with the
state department and to propose the
agreement by which a complete under
standing will be had by both govern
ments.
While the convention will provide fol-
all matters such as the use of Mexican
railroads by American troops. the specific
request for permission to ship supplies
from FL Paso will be disposed of sep.
arately. General Carranza has asked for
additional information upon that subject
and 1t will be forwarded to him imme-
diately. State department officials de-
clined TO discuss the nature of the infor.
nation desired on the ground that while
the negotiations are in progress they
must be held TO be confidential
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Rotary Ethics Up
for a Discussion

The problem of what TO do with I'm
voluntary Past Rotarians win be dis
cussed to-day at noon at the weekly
meeting and luncheon OF the Omaha Ro-
tary club. which will be held In the
HenshRw rathskellar
''Involuntary Past Rotarians'' are Ro-
tary club members, or rather. former
members. who for no reason OF their
own. lose their memberships by reason
OF change OF classification or removal
from the city.
W. F. Baxter Of Thomas Fitzpatrick
Co. with the subject. "The Rotary
Code Of Ethics will be the principal
speaker. Dr. &. b. Atzen will preside
as chairman OF the meeting.
A new member. w r. Wood, mana
ger OF the Peoples Ice and Cold stor-
age company. will be introduced at
today's luncheon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
MORE CAYALRYMEN
LEAVE COLUMBUS
Large Body of American Mounted
Soldiers Begin March Into
Mexico.
CIVILIAN SCOUTS IN THE LEAD

COLUMBUS, N. M, March 20.-A
large body of American cavalry left
here today. The troops, which were
brought here from Texas border
points, were preceded by a motor
train carrying supplies. Whether the
detachment will serve as a separate
command in the effort to capture
Francisco Villa or whether 1t is TO
join the punitive expedition force
now in the field under General Per-
shing somewhere in northern Chk5
huahua was not indicated by mihN
tary critics here.
Accompanying the troops were a
number of American civilian scouts,
said to know the mountain trails OF
Chihuahua, in which Villa is reported
to be fleeing. as the city man knows
his front yard.
Picturesque Group.
Wearing the sombrero of the from
tier. heavily roweled spurs and with
little wrinkles at the corners of their
eyes, bespeaking lives spent in the
open, these scouts form what is said
to be the most picturesque group of
men in the expeditionary force.
Military men frankly admit that upon
their knowledge Of the district in which
villa is reported fleeing rests much OF
the hope for the capture Of the bandit
1t is these volunteers, many OF whom
villa drove from their homes and their
property in Mexico. that are leading the
American columns to water holes and the
hiding places in the mountains in which
the bandit and a few of his followers
might seek TO evade the American pur-
suit.
More Bodies Found.
That more Villistas than the seventy
nine already accounted for were killed in
the running engagement following the
raid on Columbus was indicated in the
discovery OF three additional bodies re-
ported here today by II. X. Lennon,
ranchman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
HAY BILL FIGURES
FOR ARMY STAND
House Refuses Definitely to In
crease Regular Military Pro-
visions Of Measure.
VOTE MAY BE REACHED TODAY

WASHINGTON, March 20.-By re-
fusing definitely to increase the reg
ular army provisions Of the Hay
bill, the house today made 1t almost
certain that the measure will go to
the senate virtually as framed and
by an overwhelming vote. Chairman
Hay Of the military committee was
hopeful tonight that final vote
could be reached tomorrow.
The net result OF the days debate on
proposed amendments was to sustain the
recommendation of the president as to
the size Of the regular army. The Hay bill
carries virtually the program mapped out
by former Secretary Garrison in this
regard, but substitutes the liberalization
OF the National Guard for the continen-
tai army. The president has approved
Its general outline, but stands uncom-
mitted as to details.
Three Times Defeated.
Three times during the day the house
defeated proposals to increase the peace
strength Of the regulars, fixed by the Hay
bill at 10000. expandable to 175,O00 by ex-
ecutive order IL war Is imminent. The de-
bate centered upon the Kahn amendment
to fix the authorized peace strength at
10000 but the first vote was on a sub
stitute offered by Representative Fuller
OF Illinois to make It 10000.
The Fuller substitute was lost without
a division. The Kahn amendment was
voted down. ;ss to 1903. after p,ppeals for
larger standing army had been made
by Representative Mann. republican
leader. and other influential members Of
the minority,
Only two democrats supported the Kahn
amendment in debate and less than
dozen voted for 1t. About forty repubiI-
cans voted against II.
Representative Crago. republican, Of the
military committee proposed to fix the
strength at 10000. but was voted down
by substantial majority.
About Third Approved.
With this outstanding feature disposed
OF. consideration OF the remainder OF the
bill went forward rapidly. About one
third OF the measure had been reviewed
and approved when adjournment for the
day came. The national guard, industrial
reserve and nitrate plant sections are
among those still to be considered.
When the measure reaches the senate
It is possible that all but the enacting
clause will be stricken out and the senate
committee measure substituted as a short
cut to conference. The final measure must
be written in conference as the senate
and house proposals differ radically.
Should the senate committee work out
combination of its own measure with
tho house bill, however, II appears likely
that the national guard. Industrial re-
serve and nitrate plant proposals OF the
Hay bill will be retained while the SEN
Gtes figures of 1Ts.O00 peace strength for
the regular army will be inserted with
the senate plan for creation OF a third
force OF federal volunteers. The house
bill contains an authorization for summer
training camps. whHe the senate bill
proposes the establishment OF a force
OF 26i,ooo federal volunteers. grouped by
congressional districts.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Young Omaha Singers
AcQuit Selves Well

Superintendent Graft OF the public
schools states that 80 boys and girls
OF Central High school acquitted them
selves in splendid manner yesterday
ut lincoln, where they sang before ma
uonal organization OF music directors.
The party returned at p. m. on a
special train. Omaha win have an oppor-
tunity in the near future TO hear these
young singers.
The Board OF Education allowed an
appropriation OF 500 toward the expenses
OF the trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Estate of Brakeman
Failing to Flag Train
Refused Damages

WASHINGTON. March 2O,-In safety
first" decision today the supreme court
warned all railroad men OF their TespOn-
sibifities to the public. II reversed a dam
age awarded TO the estate OF brake
man on the Great Northern. who was
killed in a rear-end collision caused by
his failure TO flag an oncoming train.
His fate gives cause TO blame" said
the court. hut We cannot help pointing
out that the tragedy OF the collision might
have been appalling. How imperative his
duty was Is manifest. To excuse It's ne
glect In any way would cast immeasur-
able liability upon the railroad and. what
is Of greater concern. remove security
from the lives OF those who travel upon
them. and. therefore all who are con-
cerned with their operation should have
a full and anxious sense OF responsibility. -
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT
DATES HAVE BEEN FIXED

The date OF the big entertainment %
be held az Central High school for the
benefit Of athletics has been set for
April n.
The entertainment win consist OF n
p'Rylct, and several other acts. The
musical clubs OF the school will also
he on the program. Three performances
Win te given, Friday afternoon and night,
and Saturday night, April "a and rs.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
CARRANZA TROOPS OFF
TO HEAD OFF P. VILLA

DOUGLAS, Ariz. March 2o.-Four thou
sand troops under General NJ. NJ. Die
gueE. in charge OF the YaQui campaign
IA western Sonora. are being sent 20
guard Dolores pass. the southernmost
Of the four passes leading through the
mountains along the Chihuahua-sOnoFa
state line. Reports that Francisco villa
and his bandits were making their way
south from Casas Grandes. chihuahua.
before the United States troops led TO his
disposition OF the Sonora troops.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
COMMERCIAL CLUB REScINDS
ENDORSEMENT OF ROAD BOND

The executive committee OF the Com
Snercial club has rescinded It's former ac-
tion favoring the Douglas county pro-
posed paved roads bond. This was done
az the Recommendation Of the good roads
comnitfee Of the club
II vas given outthat this action was
taken because the county commissioners
had made some changes In the original
draft Of the proclamation as 10 where
the roads are 70 BE- ana what Il TO be
fhe material for tho pavement. The re-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
TWO COMMISSIONERS MEET
WITH THE WELFARE BOARD

Commissioners KuEel and Jardins were
visitors at a meeting Of the Welfare
board held last evening. and apparently
took a decided interest In the work being
accomplished by this department. The
meeting consisted merely OF a discussion
of tho aid being given in the legal ami
employment department. and adjourned d
after a brief session.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Italians Worry as
Greeks Make Hay
While Sun Shining

ROME. March 10.-Advices received
here from Athens that a royal decree has
been issued proclaimIng the annexation
Of northern Epirus, Albania. TO Greece,
are causing some concern. the annexa-
ton being regarded n official circles as
a violation OF the decision of the London
conference concerning Albania.
a dispatch from s-.Aens. March s.
said Greece had decided to proceed to
the complete financial and administrative
assimilation OF provinces of northern
Epirus. deputies from which already had
been seated In the Greek chamber.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Tire League.
TotRis....97i $40 a0i n
MISC. ACCOUNTS.

vised proclamation issued by the county
commissioners omitted the phrase. wit
rified paving brick block" which was
specified In the original proclamation and
specified only paving brick" The club
holds that this gives too much latitude
and gives the voters nothing definite 20
vote upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
HOLD RIFLE SHOOT
AS PART OF MEET
Workmanship Competition with
.22-Caliber Rifle Will Be Event
at Athletic Tournament.
DoANE COLLEGE ENTERS TEAM

A new feature has been added to the
list OF events in the annual indoor ath-
lebc meet which will be held by the
Young Mems Christian association at the
Auditorium the night of March 81
The new event Is a rifle Workmanship
competition This part of the program
will be held In the basement OF the Audi
torium and is open to any marksman in
the city. Any small bore .22-caliber rifle
not carrying singhts containing glass
may be used. A gold medal will be
awarded for first prize. asllver medal for
second and bronze medal for third.
National Rifle association rules will
govern the shoot. The shooting will be
ten shots, five on target. offhand, fifty
feet and ten shots. five on a target, prone,
fifty feet. II will be possible to score 100
points for each string, making a possible
total Of 200 points.
DOane Team Enters.
The Doane collegeteam Of seven men,
captained by l.. b. Brown, has been en-
tered in the meet. The relay race between
Doane. Tarkio. Bellevue and the Uni
versity OF Omaha should be one Of the
big events of the meet.
Newman Grove has entered a second
Joe Stecher in the tourney. II. Halderson
has entered the athletic wounder, who is
said to be able to break a grain sack by
the scissors process. He will run in the
mile race.
Booster Committee ON job.
The big booster committee which will
conduct the ticket sale for the event has
been selected with the following men
leading the campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22

Key to the situation-Bee Want Ads.
Read Bee Want Ads for profit. Use
them for results.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
Six Planes Arrive
for Scout Duty at
U. s. Base in Mexico

COLUMBUS. N. NJ. March 2o-(By
Wireless from General Pershing Head
quarters in Mexlco.)--Slx biplanes Of the
First aero squadron. under the command
Of Captain b. ID. Foulois. arrived today
to scout In the mountains for villa. Two
machines left Columbus last night, one
this morning. Four spent the night in
the vicinity OF La Ascension. The ma
chimes were driven by Lieutenants s. C..
q. Chapman. J. u. Carberry. IL. A..
Dorgue. L. s. Brown. r. II. Willis. Il.
8. Gonell. w. @. Kilner in the seventh
machine has not been reported.
Additional troops arrived here 70 take
the place OF the 1000 men sent from the
temporary base 70 try and pursue Villa
The above dispatch was passed by the
military censor.
No location OF the temporary base is
given In the dispatch passed by the cen
sor, but yesterdays wireless intimated
that General Pershing had established
headquarters near Casas Grandes, from
which point he was sending out columns
In pursuit OF villa. Todays dispatch ap-
parently means that only 1.0oO men, prob
ably picked cavalry. are actually engaged
In the chase after the bandit in the noun
tain retreats In which he has taken
refuge. while the remainder. about 1000
In all, representing artillery. infantry
and cavalry. are held at the Mexican
base.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-22
ALL BEST SEATS
FOR Big BOUT GONE
Box Office Sales Show Total Of
$3.50, 900, with Only Few of High
Priced Chairs Remaining.
CHAMPION TAKES SHORT WALK

NEW YORK, March 2i.-Leading up "a
the Willard-Moran bout here next sat
urday night, several other ring contests
in which not less than four champions
will meet IN ten-round bouts at Man
haitian and Brooklyn clubs promise to
make this the banner week In New York =
ring history.
Freddie Welsh. the worlds lightweight,
champion. met Phil Bloom in Brooklyn
tonight. and In the same ring Al Mccoy.
who claims the m'dd.eweight title on
his knockout OF George chip. took on
Leo Benz OF Butte. Mont. in another ten.
round bout. Welsh has another engage.
ment here TO box Frankie Whitney Fri,
day night at Harlem club and at the
Same place Johnny KIlbane. the feather
weight champion. is TO meet Harry
Donohue OF Peoria, III.
Best seats Gone.
Feariy all OF the best seats in the big
garden have been disposed OF for the
wiliard-Moran battle. and tho box office
sales up 20 tonight. showed a total OF
sl9o.oo0 Only a few s25 and SIS seats are
left and all OF the $40 and $40 reservations
have been sold. The cheaper seats at s.
and 80 win be put on sale 1hurseay morn
ing. A conservative estimate. made to-
dag. places the total gate at si5ooO1.
Willard took only short walk this
morning. but he boxed six fast rounds
during the afternoon with Heniple.
Monahan and RodeI. The lump which
Monahan's blow raised on the champions
head. was greatly reduced today and only
slight discoloration back OF the right
temple was noticeable. The big fellow
fought hard and fast today and at times
cut loose rather viciously. much 10 tho
chasrin OF his sparrlng partners
Moran at Funeral.
Moran did only light road work this
nserning and then went 10 the funeral
Of Trainer Lewis little son. Willie. who
cled sunday night from an acute attack
OF diphtheria. Moran was much attached
70 the hoy. who was his pet companion
IN all OF his training sessions. both IN
France and this country. The death OF
his 'aittie mascot" affected Moran deeply
and before he returned 70 his training
drarters this afternoon he had made ur
his mind not to 20 10 the gymnasium
When the Pittsburgh man reached his
Wesiehester ouerters however. he found
a crowd waiting anxiously TO see him
workout. Rather than diHappolnt them
Moran punched the bag and after soms
rope skipping boxed two rounds eacs
with Frank Kendall and Bnl McKinnon
Iic worked fast all through and appeared
TO be In excellent condition.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-22
MARY PlckFoRD'S SISTER
 AT DREAM TONIGHT

"The Diamond from the Sky" to- night and tomorrow night at the Dream will introduce a world fam ous cast headed by the very bes, artists in motion picture plays. Miss Lottie Pickford, the charming and vl~ vacious little actress, is supported by Mr. Irving Cummings. the idol of the screen, h these big serial pictures. The program tonight shows three chapters of the first episode entitled The Heritage of Hate" The second episode embraces two chapters entitl- cd An Eye for an Eye" This makes Ave reels and five chapters of this great serial A scream comedy "Curs. cd by His Beauty" will add to the fine entertainment which will be a really big show. Tomorrow night "Ths Diamond from the Sky" wiu be
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-22

The city pumping plant at the foot of Hunter way on Front street is now practically ready for business. That it can do business was demon- strated last night at a little try-out in the presence of members of the council and a bakers dozen of inter- ested citizens. The big engine under the skilled hand of Engineer Fred Myers started off instantly and smoothly. Then the pump was
 primed which took several minutes and the power was switched on the pump which recorded a pressure of over a hundred pounds in jiffy. Fire Chief Haughey then turned the
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-11-22
BELC|ANS ARE
 REMOVED
 FROM FRONT
International News Service.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 22.-Reports from Belgium show that Germany is depOrting thousands of BA'g ans from their country to Germany. Train loads of men, women and children are being hurried away with few of their personal possessions and interned in concentration centers at rural points in Germany.
 The object of this deportation &C., cording to dispatches from Berlin is to remove those Belgians from points of observation behind the German lines where they have been acting as spies for the enemy. Only those who are strongly suspected of having aided the enemy by giving or forwarding information have been removed. Some villages from which news Is known to have emanated have been entirely depopulated but 1t Is not the Ger man intention to interfere with the lives of any who mind their own affairs.