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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
WILL CONSIDER
REVENUE PLANS
Ways and Means Commit
OF House to Meet.
FOUR SUBJECTS PROPOSE D

First Gathering Will Discuss Income
Tax, inheritance Tax, Taxation of
War Munitions and Creation of Tar
f Board-caucus to Pass on Pre-
paredness Measures.
Washington, Jan. 27-Steps toward
con liberation OF revenue legislation
were taken by Democratic leaders of
the house A meeting of the ways
and means committee Democrats was
called for next week. They will make
preliminary survey of the revenue
situation Prominent members say
this initial meeting will consider four
revenue subjects
Revision of the income tax.
Inheritance tax plans
Taxation of war munitions.
Creation of a tariff commission.
While no revenue legislation, ex-
cept possibly a bill for a tariff board,
probably will be reported for several
months. the meeting will be to begin
work on the chief revenue problems
Of the aeason The time for launch
iug a resolution continuing present
sugar duties may also be considered
al next weeks meeting.
Tie majority i'm the house will eau.
CUe ON all revenue matters, including
tariff commission bin being prepar-
cd by tine ways and means committee,
Eoase Leader Kitchin said.
Preparedness measures will be sub.
nitted TO the caucus procedure with
attempted eXaotion of solid Democrat.
ie support
The proposed taxation of war muni-
ions. leaders stated viii be in the
form of an excise tax. if at all. 1t is
opposed chiefly ais uncertain and un-
stable. because cessation of war
would stop both sales and taxes Op
position has developed against lower
inc the income tax exemption limits
Leaders and rank and file, however,
are unanimous i'm planning increase of
surfaces on larger incomes But many
are opposed to taxing smaller In
comes than those now reached
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
SIX KNOWN DEAD IN
BLAZE AT SEATTLE

Seattle, Jan. 27.-Fourteen persons
are reported to have lost their lives
In a fire which destroyed the interior
OF the five-story Talbot-Walker build.
ing at Jackson street and First ave.
nue. south. Six are known to have
perished.
A large quantity of hemp salvaged
from an incendiary fire last fall on a
steamship pier stacked with war muni
tions was being dried in the building
Officials said there was no trace OF
incendiarism and that the building
was considered heavy risk because
OF the hemp drying.
Three of the first six found dead
lost their lives leaping from fourth
story windows. Three others were
suffocated. All were men. Several
others who jumped from windows
were caught I'm blankets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
Or. Mary Walker Urges That Fifty
Feminists Be Sent to japan

Washington, Jan. 27.-"Japan is the
only nation we need to fear and in
stead Of the preparedness congress
talks about send fifty American wom-
en- to talk to Japanese women" said
DR. Mary Walker to the house naval
committee.
Secretary Daniels, in a letter read
to the committee, said that to com
mission warships already built and
authorized on a full war basis the
navy would need 1,022 more officers
by July /, 1919.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
BATTLE LASTED SIX HOURS
Turks Report Defeat of British Re.
lief Column.

Berlin, Jan. 27-The British force
going to the relief of the troops sur
rounded by Turks at Kut-El-Amara
attacked the Turkish positions near
Menlari Jan. 81, but were repulsed
after an engagement lasting six hours,
according to an official report issued
by the Turkish headquarters staff.
The British, the announcement says,
left 5000 dead on the field.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
Provision of Philippine Bill
now in Congress.
DECISION IS NOT FINAL
President Empowered to Delay Action
Proper Steps Have Not Been TAX
en- to Establish independent Philip
pine Government

ptHc government
ment to the Philippine bill, said to be
acceptable to President Wilson, was
submitted by Chairman Hitchcock of
the Philippine committee.
1t provides that not more than four
years nor less than two years after
the meeting of the new Filipino legis-
latnre to be created by the pending
bin, the president should withdraw
the sovereignty of the United States
and proclaim the independence of the
Filipino people, provided proper steps
are taken to procure by peaceful
means an Independent Philippine gov
ernment, republican in form, stable
In character, and prepared to enter
into such binding agreements with the
United States as the president may
deem necessary tor the protection of
recognized rights and interests of
Americans and other Nationals in the
islands,
The president would be empowered
to reserve naval bases, coaling sta
tions and other property required by
the United States for military pur.
poses
The amendment provides also that
IL at any time before the expiration of
four years the president finds proper
steps have not been taken to estab.
lish an independent government, "or
II he should find ii expedient for rea.
sons affecting the welfare of the Fill
pinos themselves, or the international
relations of the United States, or II
he should be unable to negotiate
agreements for protection OF Ameri
can property, the president would be
authorized to delay recognition OF
Philippine independence until the
American congress further considered
the case.
The amendment also authorizes the
president to invite cooperation oil
the principal nations of the world To
pledge themselves mutually to main
tain Philippine independence Tha,
failing. the president would guarantee
independence on behalf of the United
States alone for five years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
Photo by American Press Association.

Germany Is continuing efforts to
conclude a separate peace with Ser.
bia, according to the Athens CORE.
spondent of the London Daily Mail.
The correspondent states that Ger
many has offered to extend the Ser
bian boundaries in the direction of
Bosnia and Herzegovina and re-es-
tablish the kingdom under Austro-
German suZerainty, with Prince Eitel
Friedrich. Emperor Williams second
son, on the Serbian throne
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27

Washington. Jan. 27.-The rivers
and harbors committee voted to in
clude no new projects in it's forth.
coming bill, but to confne appropria
tions solely to projects already au-
thoriZed thus limiting the total to
approximately S24. .0OO. 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
EXAMINE ALIENS ON SHIPS
Companies Offer to Provide Better
Facilities Aboard Liners.

New York, Jan. 27.-The department
Of labor's suspension of the order that
all second class steamship passengers
must be examined at Ellis Island be.
fore admission to the United States
was extended upon an offer by Trans
atlantic steam companies to provide
better facilities for the medical ex
animation of aliens on steamships
and piers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
INTIMATE OF KAISER DEAD
General Viktor Won PodbeIski Sue
cunbs at Berlin.

Amsterdam, Jan. 27.-General vik.
tor Won Podbielski, former postmaster
general and a close friend of Emperor
William, Is dead in Berlin at the age
of seyenty-one years.
General Won Podbielski was to have
officiated as presiding general at the
Olympic games which were to have
been held in Berlin this summer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
VOTE TO REMAIN AT WORK
Miners VIII Not Quit While New
Agreements Are Pending.

Indianapolis. Jan. 27-The United
Mine Workers of America, in conven-
ton, decided not to suspend work
after the contracts have expired so
long as negotiations for new agree
ments are pending. A rising vote
taken after long debate showed that
1000 OF the 1900 delegates favored
the proposition of nonsuspension rec
commended by President John p.
White
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
TWO MORE BODIES FOUND
Mother and Baby Found in Wreck Of
Mountain Train.

Seattle, Jan. 27.-With her babe
clasped tightly in her arms the body
OF Mrs Fern Wallace of Lyons, Wash,
was found under eight feet of snow in
the Cascade mountains, where an ava
lanche demolished two cars of the
Great Northern train last Saturday.
The two bodies make six that have,
been recovered from the wreck. Tws
are still missing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Press dispatches
from Sofa state that Macedonians
are volunteering in great numbers for
service in the Bulgarian army. The
number Of those who desire to serve
Is 80 large that many applications
have been declined.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
Train Crash Fatal to Two.

Winnipeg, Jan. 27.-Two Canadian
Pacific trainmen were killed and two
others injured seriously when two
freight trains collided near Pasqua on
the 500 Line. The injured are In a
Moose Jaw hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
japan Renews Demands.

London, Jan. 27.-The Japanese
government has delivered to the Chi
nese minister In Toxic. for transmits
sion to his government, a note en-
bodying seven demands which were
included In the Japanese program of
last spring, the Manchester Guardian
learns from Far Eastern sources.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
'Pron1plrlon ElII Defeated.

Frankfort, KY, Jan 27-A bill
which would submit a constitutional
amendment providing for statewide
prohibition was defeated. 20 to IA, in
the upper house of the general as
sembly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
ESCAPED TO SEE FAMILY;
WIFE GETS REWARD.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 27.-An
. automobile ride to prison and
: the $50 reward for his capture
. delivered to his wife and baby
. was the price of Lee Blount's
. surrender to finish his term at
. the state prison farm at Cum
. Minis, from which he escaped
: with twenty-three other con
. victs.
. Blount telephoned his de-
. mands from his home near
. Conway. He said he escaped
. only to see his wife and child.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-01-27
JANUAzY's SLOWING UP"

Winter indoor life. heavy food and ir-
regular exercise cause dull. tired feel
ing. Foley Cathartic Tablets tone up the
stomach and bowels. liven up the liver,
cleanse the system and give the light.
free feeling OF proper digestion and good
health. Do not gF4pe or nauseAte.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
GROCER MUST PAY
HUNDRED FOR HUG
Judge Crawford Decides This is
the Price Cooper Must Pay
for Indiscretion.
SUIT WAS FOR A THOUSAND

Gust a little hug a little" (busi-
ness of humming strains of a one
time popular ballad).
A tolerably expensive luxury, one
would say, at 500 the hug?
TIL tale of the corner groceryman
who is alleged to have gotten fresh
with one of his customers was spun
in county court, Judge Crawford pre-
siding. 1t was some tale and when
the plaintiff and defendant and their
respective attorneys and witnesses had
participated in the verbal spinning
bee for several hours Judge Crawford
handed down a verdict that the hug
was worth century note and the
costs of the case.
Mrs. Julia Linde, 1920 North TWEEN
tieth street, brought suit against ].
Copper, grocer in the neighborhood,
for $1,000 damages, alleging that he
became too attentive one day while
he was delivering potatoes and kero-
sene.
The plaintiff testified that she re-
pulsed his advances, told her husband
Otto Linde. of the incident and then
confronted the grocer with the accusa-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
JAPANESE SCHOLAR
DEGREES U. S. STAND
DR.. Minakuchi Tells University
Club Japan Does Not Want
the Philippines.
CAN'T AFFORD IT, HE SAYS

The Japanese do not want to an
mex Hawaii or the Philippines" said
DR.. Yutaka Minakuchi, native Japan
csc, in his talk at the University club
at noon. "Anncxing Hawaii or the
Philippines would mean an increase
of coast line and an increase Of coast
line means an increase in navy. We
do not want an increase in the navy
now, for we are heavily indebted. l
thank God that today not the mikado,
not the cabinet but the people rule
Japan
The speaker pointed out that Just
before the Russo-Japanesc war the
national Indebtedness was $52S, 100000
and that Immediately after the war it
was $l,22o,000,000.
Japan has no money to spend on
navies now" he continued. "1f Japan
has any money to spare it will use it
in the development of'Manchuria and
Korea"
Desoairing Sight.
He touched on the Japanese ex-
cluson laws of the United States and
said: "One of the most despairing
sights to me is to see the people Of
fifty nations flooding into the United
States every year by the tens of thou
sands and all merged into one ma
tionality, while that nation still ex-
cludes certain people on account of
race"
He declared that Japanese labor is
not necessarily cheaper than Euro
pean or American labor. Japanese
labor is really better than most la
bor,' he said. "And in many cases
instead of working cheaper the Japan
csc is skilled and is able to command
even higher wages than the Ameri-
can in his position"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
FARM CONGRESS TO
OPPOSE EMBARGO
Proposed Embargo On Grain
Will Be Main Topic at the
Coming Convention.
ALSO CONSIDER FARM BANK

The proposed embargo on grain will
again be discussed and likely very
strcnuously opposed week after next
in Omaha, when the Nebraska farm
congress meets here. Embargo is one
of the principal subjects to be dis
cussed at the meeting, The dates
are December II, Is and IA.
The attendance at this convention
promises to be large one. Secretary
J. B. Grinnell of Papillion has sent
out many letters and credentials to
delegates, and has already received
a large volume of replies from dele
gates who are coming.
The federal farm loan bank act will
occupy large place on the program
Now that this has become law, and
the banks are soon to be established,
the farmers want to be enlightened Of
hcially as to Just what the provisions
of the act arc, There will be speakers
at the convention who will interpret
the act and make it plain as to Just
how loans can be obtained and other
important provisions
The proposition of possible new
capitol building will also likely be
taken up, and endorsed or opposed,
as the case may be. Good roads will
receive its share of discussion and
anything pertaining to legislation
in (which the farmers are interested
will be taken up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Pig, Cranberries
And All Fixin's
Will Wait a Week

Although kind friends had donated
a pig, cranberrics and the other fxin's
that so with a Thanksgiving dinner,
such an event failed to come off at
the City Mission yesterday afternoon.
Instead it will be given a week from
Thanksgiving, and the 200 mothers
and children invited will not be any
the loser by the delay Miss Magec
of the City Mission says that it takes
about a week to prepare for the big
annual event, and that she has already
started making preparations for
Thursday. A quiet dinner for the
help and'the girls who make the Mis-
sion their home was held yesterday
noon. About twenty were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Testimonial of a Guest
Delighted at First Sight

An interesting letter that speaks for
itself, was turned over to the New
Kaiserhof Hotel of Chicago few
days ago.
Dear Mrs. Smith" it says, "At last
I have solved the question which
troubled me the most regarding my
visits to Chicago.
"You know how | dreaded to stop
~at the various hotels. 1t seemed as
though never would find one that
could call home, but friend of mine
suggested, that the next time that |
was in Chicago l. should stop at the
New Kaiserhof Hotel.
II took her advice on this trip and
I never was more agreeably surprised
with anything in all my life. The mo-
ment stepped in the lobby I was de-
lighted with the air of quiet and re-
fnement so lacking in many of Chica-
COS hotels. | felt at home immedi-
atcly, felt that at last my problem
was solved. The service from the bell
boy up to the manager is one of cour-
tesy and desire to please. The rooms
are cool and light with plety of cozy
comfort about them to make you for
get that you are at hotel.
THE meals served in one of the
prettiest grills | have ever been in are
delicious. really do not see how
they can afford to serve such whole
some, we'll cooked food for the rea-
sonable prices charged. tell you
am so well pleased and delighted with
the home-like surroundings and the
comfort | have enjoyed at the New
Kaiserhof, that l scarcely know how
to express myself If ever you visit
Chicago, be sure to stop at the New
Kaiscrhof, you will never regret your
visit. And you will find the easy cozy
comfort without equal anywhere in
America. | know for | have travelled
ali over the country" M. S.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Poison Draught SolaCe
OF Girl on THANKSGIVING

For May Ellis, 20 years old, life held
nothing worth while, she thought.
so while the world was celebrating
a day of thanksgiving she ended her
life in a room at l402 Howard street
by swallowing a glassful of power
full poison. The landlady, Mrs. Da-
vid Hill, found her and notified Chief
of Detectives Maloney. &
The Ellis girl had been living at
the Hill place for several weeks and
was apparently satisfied with life,
The Thanksgiving spirit, however.
made her respondent, it is thought,
and prompted her to the act.
Her mother, Mrs. E. Kephart, is
widow, and lives at 1920 South Elev-
enth street, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Continue Warnings
Against Submarines

Boston, Dec. shipping circles
reported tonight that radio messages
warning entente allied shipping to
avoid the regular steamship lanes be-
cause of the reported presence of Ger
man submarines on this side of the
Atlantic, has been sent out today, at
least once every twenty-four hours.
The warnings are believed to have
come from allied cruisers patrrolling
the coast, and the British government
stations at Halifax and Bermuda and
were similar to those which have been
sent broadcast for the last few weeks.
Foreign shipping, according to re-
ports received again today avoided
the regular lane off the Nantucket
Shoals Lightship, where the U-53
operated October 8,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Rich Italian Slain
On a Frisco Street
In Pitched Battle

San Francisco, Dec. l.--Gaetano
Turgrassio, a wealthy manufacturer,
was shot dead on one of the main
thoroughfares OF San Francisco's
Latin quarter during pitched battle
with three assailants, said by the po-
lice to be members OF an Italian secret
society.
Joe Pedone and his two nephews.
Antoine and Jose Pedone, were ar
rested tonight and the police are in
vestigating their supposed connection
with threatening letters said recently
to have been received by Turgrassio.
Jose and Antone Pedone were
wounded from the two revolvers with
which Turgrassio defended himself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02

The tragedian boosted that nature was
his only teacher.
That expression OF surprise that you
assume in the second act of your latest
PLAYS that copied from nature, too" an
admirer asked,
1T is" said the tragedian. "But ] had
no end OF trouble in getting It, To secure
that expression | asked an intimate friend to
lend me $26, He refused, That caused me no
surprise. l tried several other friends They
refused. Sun I was not surprised. Fina lily
asked one who was willing to oblige me
and he handed me the money studied In
glass the expression of my own face,
saw surprise there but II was not what
wanted; ii was alleged with the suspicion
that the money might be counterfeit | was
In despair Whore should hnd genuine sur
prise?"
well" said his admiror, where did you
get 2"
Then an idea struck me-" the tragedian
said. Il resolved upon Il desperate course.
returned the $25 to my friend the next day
and on his astonshed countenance saw the
expression | was in search of."-New York
Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
PART TWO
EDITORIAL
PAGES II TO Is.
into his brain, his wife said. He was

into his brain, his wife said. He was
dead when the police came.
Mrs. Ester is being detained at
headquarters for investigation. Ester
was shot in the back Of the head, the
bullet barely penetrating the skull.
He had been employed by the Sum
derland Coal company as laborer.
Mrs. Ester said they had been mar
ried seven years. The quarrel started
because he had been drinking heavily
of late, she told Deputy Coroner
Jones.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Krupps Declare Twelve
Per Cent Dividend Aqain

Berlin Via London), Dec. l.
The Krupp company has declared
dividend of II per cent. the same
amount as last year. The company,
however, will withhold 6 per cent as
ten-year loan, explaining that the
war tax and extensive additions to the
plant in filling war orders necessi-
tates this.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Creighton Students
Celebrate Victory

Inspired by the victory of their
alma mater over the gridiron war
riors Of South Dakota, 400 Creighton
students made merry downtown last
night, parading the streets and cheer
ing themselves hoarse.
They entered nearly all the down.
town theaters, cheering, and after ex-
hausting their repertoire of college
yells, left in an orderly manner. In
all of the theaters, the audiences re-
sponded to each yell with loud ap-
plause.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Savants to Discuss
American Language

New York. Dec. 1.-The Amer
can language as distinguished from
"British-English," will be discussed at
the annual convention of the National
Council of Teachers of English, which
opened here today with educators
from all parts of the country in at
tendance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02

| ton, only to have him deny absolutely
the allegation.
The hugging party was staged on
the morning of October II, according
to the charges of Mrs. Lnde. While
Cooper was hugging her, Mrs. Linde
added, he "playfully" pinched her on
the arms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
One Minute
Store Talk

There never was a time
that put a store to the test
as much as now. We want
you to know that our stand
ard of quality is not chang
ed.
The Greater Nebraska's
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markets is of more vital i'm
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Hence, we urge compare
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ems and treacherous dye-
stuffs are unknown here. 4
Our absolute guarantee of ~
satisfaction applies as NJ
heretofore. N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-02
Refused Goodbye Kiss,
WHEY Ester Kills Sell

Because his wife, with whom he
had quarreled, refused to kiss him
goodbye when he prepared for visit
to his mother in Missouri, WILEY
Ester, colorcd, of l40l North Twenty
first street, last night sent a bullet