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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
Grand Island is
Fighting Scarlet
Fever and Smallpox

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Feb. s.-(spe-
ciai.)--The care of contagious diseases
has compelled the attention of the city
council. the members OF the school board,
tho civic federation and the county
board for the last week. and today at a
Joint meeting OF the city and county
authorities. attended by representatives.
of the civic league. a large two story
brick residence in the outskirts was
leased as a temporary isolation hospital
This temporary effort has been made
necessary by a seemingly threatening
increase in smallpox and scarlet fever
cases. About ten days ago the Soldiers
Home was guaranteed and no new
cases have broken out there. due to the
care taken in the way of fumigation
and general preventives The Grand
Island college also was Guaranteed for
a day following the discovery of a well
developed case of smallpox and all the
students we're thoroughly fumlgated and
the rooms disinfected. The proper safe
guard being assured. the school was not
closed Since then several new cases
have developed in the residence portions
of the city. but the strictest quarantine
measures are now being employed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
NO ACTION TAKEN
ON PLAYER LIMIT
Magnates Banquet in Celebration Of
National Leagues Fortieth
Birthday.
BREsNAHAN NOT PLACED YET

NEW YORK, Feb. s-Meetinss were
held here today by club owners in the
National and International Base Bali
leagues, and the delegates hurried
through their business at both sessions
so that they would have ample time left
TO prepare for the banquet which is be-
ing held tonight in celebration OF the Ma
uonal leagues fortieth anniversary
NO change was made In the rule limit
ing the number of players TO twenty-one
by the National league owners, although
Boston. Chicago and New oYrk went on
record as favoring an increase to twenty
two players for each club.
The word manager" as we'll as play
err was read into the rule governing the
deduction of salary during a term of sus-
pension, and 1t was agreed that any club
guilty of an infractton Of this law should
be fined $3.50
On motion OF President Ebbetts of
Brooklyn that the drafting system be
changed so that the lower division clubs
would be afforded the first privilege of
obtaining players, no definite action was
taken II was the sense of the meeting,
however that such a change would be
! desirable, and the question went over TO
see what the American league and the
minor leagues might ihav to say about it.
President Weeghmsn Of the Cubs stated
that he had not made any definite ar
rangements for the disposal of oRger
Bresnahan's services. The Chicago club
owner said that he would be in this city
all week and would endeavor TO place the
former Chicago club manager TO the
best advantage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
BOY ON HORSEBACK
is CHASED BY WOLF

GRETNA, Neb., Feb. 9.-(Special)-.
Wolves are getting bold and dangerous
In sarpy county. Sunday afternoon
known farmer living five miles south
west OF Gretna. Neb.. was out getting
the cattle out of the cornstalks when he
spied a large wolf and thought he would
have a little sport OF his own, being
horseback. and he gave chase for about
a half mile, when the wolf suddenly
stopped and turned on him. This fright
ened the horse. which wheeled so sud
denly that the boy was nearly thrown
eff. The wolf then chased the frightened
horse and boy to within fifty feet OF the
barn door, where there were several
mon standing and watching the perform
ance. being so interested that none
thought Of getting gun until too late.
The wolf escaped.
James Murphy. young farmer living
about one mile south of Gretna, while
out hunting rabbits Tuesday morning
I suddenly came upon a wolf. which
seemed as surprised as was Murphy.
When he recovered he gave the wolf
two loads OF No. shot. which. however
did not stop him Chase was given by
Murphy and the animal was again routed
out In about a half mile and received
/ two more loads of shot. He was followed
several miles by trail of crimson and al
/ last accounts was still moving.
A gigantic wolf hunt Is planned e
take place In sarpy county south II
| Gretna.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
JEFFERSON PHONE PATRONS
OBJECT TO RATE INCREASE

FAIRBURY. Neb.. Feb. a--(special Tel
egram.) IA committee OF the rural patrons
OF the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph
company in this county. together with
Messrs. r. r. Mattlson and w. H. Cam
eron OF Lincoln and representatives OF
the telephone company held a meeting
here today 10 discuss the proposed In
creased rates for rural subscribers. JEFF
ferson county farmers have been up In
arms at the rate increase and have held
several mass meetings and adopted reso-
buttons.
The meeting OF today was 10 reach a
compromise between the telephone com
pany and rural subscribers without car
rying the matter to the Nebraska Rail-
way commission at Lincoln
The representatives OF the company -
planned the operation OF the telephone
company and asserted Il was necessary
20 have an increase In rates. The com
mittee, however. was determined not 10
yield. The jefferson county farmers were
represented by James Axteil. II. ID. Ben
son, Chester McCurdy o, r. Jones and
NJ. Coffman.
The matter will be likely carried q
the railway commission for final adiuss$
cation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
PARTY DATES OF IOWA
FRESHMEN CANCELLED

IOWA CITY. Ia. Feb s.-Cspecial Tele-
gram There Is no double standard of
social conduct at the University OF Iowa.
Upper class fraternity men OF the Pan
Hellenic Council have seen tit to punish
their freshmen pledges by taking away
their party dates for a period OF two
weeks because the freshmen took univer-
sity girls 20 cafes for suppers after a
recent freshmen Pan Hellenic fraternity
dance In violation of university ruling.
Sixty-four girls involved were deprived OF
their party dates for month by Dean OF
Women Anna Klingenhage. The council
says that the men were not punished so
severely because most OF them were not
familiar with the rule, which applies Of
flcially only to goods. The individual fra
ternities are enforcing the edict.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
ARTICLES SIGNED
BY JESS And MORAN
Match to Be Fought Under Rules Of
New York State Boxing $
Commission.
REFEREE TO BE NAMED TODAY

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-Final articles
were signed here this afternoon for the
ten-round, no decision boxing bout be-
tween jess Willard. worlds heavyweight
champion. and Frank Moran. challenger
for the title at Madison Square Garden.
on the night Of March 8. The match will
be fought under the rules of the New
York state boxing commission.
No referee was selected.
Willard will receive $4,000 under the
signed contracts and a bonus OF $500
and 81 per cent Of the moving picture re-
ceipts. Moran's share win be $1,000. a
bonus OF $500 and 30 per cent of the
film receipts
Separate contracts were signed. the
first by the promoters, Tex Richard and
Sam McCracken. with Willard and his
manager. Tom Jones: and the second be-
tween the promoters and Moran and his
manager Ike Dorgan.
Jones, on behalf of willard. posted
5000 cash as forfeit for Wizards APP
pearance, ant a check for $500 was
posted on MorEn's behalf. EticKard filed
$4,000 check and McCracken 5000 as
guarantee money. This total OF s22.bO
was turned over to the stake holder.
Besides the $4,000 guarantee money
filed by Richard today, another 5000
will be posted by him within twenty
four hours before the fight begins, max
| ing the total $4,000 OF Wizards contrac
purse Similarly. Mccracken will pos
$4,000 for Moran in addition to the $500
he guaranteed today.
II was announced that promoters
fighters and others Interested woul
meet here tomorrow to select referee
Several other heavyweight champion
are among those under consideration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
HARDWARE MEN HAVE
WARES ON EXHIBITION
CFrom a SAD Corresnondentl

LINCOLN. Feb. 9-CSpeclaI)-Th Ne
braska Retail Hardware Merchants to-
day spent some time looking over the
exhibits at the exposition in the Audi
torium. This afternoon the business ses-
sion hogan at 1 o'clock.
Topics for discussion were: Profit
able Lines" by l.. p. Rose of Arnold;
Buying" by W. w. Bass of Anselmo:
price and Service" by Mr.. Abbott of
Sargent; Selling" by Charles Ammon
Of David city; Profits" by c. B, Diel
OF Stratton. and Cash and Credit" by
A. r. Elava of Ravenna.
In the evening many members took In
the play at the Oliver. ut Pays to Ad-
vertise."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
THE PUREST OF
CHEWS IS
"OLD KENTUCKY
Perfect Plugs Produced by
the Most Wholesome
Methods
ITS FLAVOR A DELIGHT

There's more genuine tobacco enjoy
ment in a rich, mellow, juicy chew of
high-grade PlEg than in any other form
of tobacco.
And there's no plug made that Is so
delicious and appetizing as Old Ken.
lucky. II has the fresh, sweet, mellow
taste that Nature gives the tobacco leaf.
You get real tobacco favor in Old Ken
tucky-and you get il pure.
From the time the ripe Burnley leaf
reaches our factory, until it goes out to
gladden. your taste with its rich favor
in golden brown plugs of Old Ken
lucky, it is kept pure by the most mod
ern methods ever applied to the max
ing of chewing tobacco.
No factory could possibly be cleaner
or more sanitary than the great. new
factory in which Old Kentucky is made,
For a good ehew-get a plug Of Old
Kentucky.
Try Ice plug to-day.
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
Sinclair Sells
Three Players

NEW YORK, Feb. 9--Pat Powera.
representing Harry Sinclair chief stock
holder in the late Federal league. an
nounced today that he had sold four
players held by Sinclair under the peace
agreement between organized base bail
and tho Federal league. The Cincinnati
club obtained Catcher Emil HUM. hard
hitting player with the Newark Fed
erals last season; Infielder Jimmy
Esmond from the same club, and Helne
Schulz. formerly with the New York
Americans and last year with the Buff
falo FederaIs. outfielder Grover Gil
more OF the Kansas City Federals was
purchased by Manager Kelley OF the st.
Paul American association club. The
prices paid were not made known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
GALLOWAY FIRST NATIONAL
BACK TO STATE SYSTEM

cAI.I.AwAY. Neb.. Feb. 9.-tspecial
Telegram. 1.-THE First National bank of
Galloway has again been converted to
the state banking system and win now
be known as the Seven Valleys State
hank. This bank was organised in 1881
as the Seven Valleys bank, and In 1908
was converted TO the national system.
On February OF this year It decided to
change back to the state system. IT Is
now twenty-nine years since it's first or
ganlzation and II is reported as being
the Oldest bank in Custer county. The
officers under the state system will re-
main the same as under the national
system, as follows: William Tyson.
president; ]. II. Decker, vice presidents
Harry Lamb. cashier.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10

Word has been received from Hot
Springs. Ark. where Sheriff Gus Hyers
has been taken for treatment. that he
has a fighting chance for recovery.
Sheriff Hyers has been III for about two
weeks and doctors have been treating
him for tonsilitis. Not getting any bet
ter, he was taken to Hot Springs. where
two doctors and a nurse are in constant
attendance. his trouble having developed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
Des Moines Five-Man
Team Wins State
Championship

CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia. Feb. s.-The
Iowa State Bowling tournament came TO
q close here last night. with the con-
clusion OF the final five-men event. won
BY the Mcdonnell Boiler Works team OF
pes Moines. with tho exceptional total
Of 2.sss pins.
In other events OF the tourney first
money was taken by William Burns OF
Cedar Rapids with an individual score
Of SIS and A. p johnson and W. IL.
Manahl Of Waterloo. with a doubles
total Of LIS.
The following officers were elected:
President. d. A. Hopkins, GrinneIl;
vice presidents, James Bader. Boone, II.
w. Faerber, Davenport; Fred Mcconkie
Cedar Rapids; T.. c. Mcintosh. Clinton;
secretary and treasurer. NJ. J. Locker,
Des Moines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
R0KUSEK ELECTED GUARD or
COMMERCE SCHOOL TEAM

Miro Rolxusek. guard. was elected cap
tain OF the High School OF ommerco
basket ball team. AS this Is the first
year that the Commerce school has had
a quintet and the qualities OF the play
crs were not known. the election Of the
captain was delayed
Rokusek IL playing good game at
guard. He played halfback on the Com
merco foot ball saual last fall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
MUNICIPAL COURT LAW
BEFORE SUPREME COURT


LINCOLN, Feb. S--(Speeiai)-'rh case
involving the constitutionality OF the
law passed by the last legislature and
introduced by the Douglas county del
Cgation. known as the Omaha municipal
court bill, was argued before the SUI
preme court today
One law abolishes all justices OF the
peace in Omaha. and the law under dis
cussion provided for municipal court
OF three Judges.
Governor Morehead appointed n. W.
Patrick, r c. Hunter and A. II. Muir
dock as members OF the court. and this
was attacked by a. n. Bowes and John
Kuhn In their arguments today. on the
grounds that the law was unconstitu-
tionsl and the appointments invalid.
All three OF the municipal court Judges
were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
OMAHA LOSES THE
BOUT WITH ROGERS
Gene Melady Does Not Apologize to
Commissioners and Council
Bluffs Gets Big Event.
LET DAN AND GENE MK-MAYoR

Up 20 an hour ago Gene Melady.
wrestling promoter. had not apollo
gized TO the city commissioners nor
Manager FRANKIE OF the Auditorium.
Mayor Dahimsn reports he had
an extended conversation with Mr..
Melady. the net result OF which was
that the stecher-Rogers match,
billed for Council Bluffs on Febru-
airy IS. will not be transferred TO
this city.
The mayor made this statement;
Il believe the $500 flat rate for
wrestling matches at the Auditor
ium is good money for the city.
You have to take in a lot OF money
to bring the 90 per cent over $500.
and not many matches yield moro
than $500 on 2 per cent basis. In
the case OF the match between
steeher and Gotch which will, / am
confident. be pulled off here next
summer. the Auditorium would not
be large enough. That match would
be held at the Speedway or the ball
park. Such a match would bring in
about 100000 at the gate, be-
lieve. The city will be doing well
TO get flat rate OF s400 for these
matches at the Auditorium.
halter Got Into TansIe.
This situation arose during my abb
sence when Acting Mayor Butler and
Mclady exchanged letters and got into a
langie."
The mayor says he believes a wrestling
match between Butler and Mclady al
che Auditorium would draw large house
nt top prices.
Another Wit has suggested that the
commissioners bring forth their wrestler
hnd u he can throw stecher. then Moiady
must apologize to the entire bunch. Il
not the commissioners apologize to Me.
lady.
Air. Molady and Joe Hetmanek. stech.
er's manager, had a conference this
morning over the coming Joe Rogers.
Stecher match, and Melady announced
officially that tho match would be staged
in Council Bluffs, as originally scheduled
and that be would make no attempt e
bring & 70 Omaha. Hetmanek and tn,
Stecher boys are in Omaha On route from
Des Moines. whore stecher dumped
couple OF grapplers Monday. to Kansas
City. where he meets Americus Friday
night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
MARATHON RUNNER COMES
TO OMAHA TO MAKE HOME

r. G. Caldero, a marathon runner with
reputation abroad. has come to Omaha
TO make his residence. Caldcro comes 10
this city from Dallas. Tex. On New
Years day caldero made a little. ok
cursion from Dallas TO Fort Worth and
romped home in second place In five
mile cross-country run at that city. CAL
dero will show Omaha his speed at the
approaching indoor athletic meet which
the Young Mems Christian association
viii stage at the Auditorium March 81.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
TWO THOUSAND RAISED
FOR HASTINGS Y. w. c. A.

HASTINGS. Neb Feb. s.-(special Tel
egram. 1.-The $500 fund needed for
launching the Young women's Christian
association has been raised and perma-
nent quarters will he opened within in a
few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
RECOGNITION DAY
HEEL DAT D0AhE COLLEGE

CRETE Neb. Feb. s-Cspeclal Tele-
sram.-Annual recognition day was OBJ
served today al Doane college when the
class OF 1915 marched into chapel in caps
and gowns. Talks were given BY Prof
zumVait and President Allen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
A. 0. Nichols Wins
Indoor Golf Event
By Trimming Book

a. o. Nichols won the indoor golf
tournament staged on Bill Clarks indoor
course In the Baird block. by defeating
Kari Book in the final round yesterday.
Nichols won from Book up and 8.
The match was over % holes. Nichols
shot the first IS in q. and the second
IS In 81, while Book took "a for each
round.
Nichols becomes possessor OF trophy
presented by Bill Clark by hts victory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
Iowa Beats Cornell
in Fast, Rough Game

MOUNT VERNON. Ia. Feb. s-lspe-
eiai relesram.)-lowa defeated Cornell In
a fast. rough game here last night .
20 4. The victors piled up a lead OF
Is TO ~ the first few minutes Of play.
The half ended with a score OF 20 to 3
In the second half Cornell came back
and made 10 points 10 s. Superior
basket-shooting was the deciding factor
The teams worked the ball down the
floor equally well. Close guarding made
Cornell shots wild. BannOeks and the
Van Iackun brothers starred for Iowa.
The Cornell team was equally balanced.
The lineup:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10
POLLARD HEADQUARTERS
OPENED AT LINCOLN

(From a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Feb. 9-(Special.-E. NJ
Pollard, candidate for the republican
for governor has opened
at the Lindell hotel in
room 103.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10

PITTSBURGH. Feb. 9.-President Ed
oral league club. announced late today
lbaf he had completed . deal for the
sale Of First Baecnan Edward lSoneichy
Enefzer % the Boston National league
chit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-10

into acute kidney trouble and congestioH
Of the heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
AT 69,
 TALKS OF RUM, FIGHT AND VOTES
Predicts Allies Victory Two Years Hence ce-Discusses
 Suffrage.

Thomas A. Edison celebrated the 69th anniversary of his birth yester- day by working hard in his laboratory 1 at West Orange, N. J., as he has done almost every day for many years. He 1 talked with newspaper men for a few 1 minutes and said the following things; The war will last two years long er
 The allies will win because of their ability to get the things necessary
 The United States will not become involved in the conflict. The worst that can possibly happen will be the breaking off of diplomatic relations. There should be a law against any one under 21 years smoking cigar cites MT. Edison would prefer to see a boy with a, revolver rather than a cigarette.
 Women will vote, and there should be a national amendment to that eff feet The instincts of women are good 'and they are bound to have their voice in government.
 Give 'Em Drinks, but Weak Ones.
 MT. Edison spoke at length on Pro- hibition.
 Man isn't perfect yet and you cam not take alcohol away from him all at resent it. Beer has about per cent. of alcohol. Cut down the percentage to or 1 S-4 Let men drink that for 20 years or so and then cut 1t down to 1 per cent. Cut out all whiskey and strong alcoholic drinks at once. The theory is that every mans stomach is about the same size. Beer with 2 per cent. alcohol will never make the ay- craze man drunk, because he wouldn't be. able to get enough in his stomach A man gets merry on a little alcohol, but more makes him ugly. Cut down the alcohol and he will not get Sugly. It must be done through Federal reg uIation, though Prohibition is going to become worldwide. practical limit should also be established for treating
 As to eating, he said:
 ''Cut your food down to one-third or one-fourth of what you have been ,eatingI I eat three meals a day, but that S habit and nothing else. But I eat a quarter of what the average man does. know, because see it on my own table,
 MT. Edison declined to comment on the resignation of Secretary Garrison, how he would like the job he said:
 Its too. slow for me. If Congress will only give the appropriation we need for the Naval Consulting Board Laboratory we will produce such things that it will be ticklfsh for any nation to tackle this country. There is nothing now in this War-not even gas. What we need is something new''
 He conveyed the impression that the victors in the next big War will have thought out some new thing-a laboratory product He told the re- porters he was feeling as young as he had at any time in 40 years and ex- pected to accomplish many things be- fore his death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
BULL DING NOTES


 Building permits representing values of SPA, 82O, were granted last night by the board of building commissioners. They follow:
 A frame residence on north side of Marion street for Mrs. J. B. Pardy. Two-farniIy house on west side of Lindley street for B. J. Orton-
 Two-family frame dwelling on east side of Milne street for simon McCu1- lough-
 Frame garage, private, on east side of BIackman place for H. l.. Black man & Son.
 Frame addition to lunch room at corner of Main street and Madison av- enue for F. E. Cornell.
 Two-family frame dwelling on north side of Garfield avenue for Aisene J. Levesque.
 Frame garage, private. on north side of MapIewood avenue for H. L.. and L. R. Blackman.
 Frame garage, private, on north side of Maplewood avenue for. H. L.. and L. R. B1ackman.
 Remodel store front at 563 East Main street for s. A. ladans.
 Alteration to building at 1354-60 Main street for Lillian S. AshInun.
 Alteration to building at corner of Waldorf and Fairfield avenue for John Dansak.
 Alteration to building at corner of Gilbert ahd Water streets for Miner, Read & Tullock.
 Two-family dwelling on west side of Lindley street for E. J. Orton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
DOCTORS DUEL WITH
 KNIVES IN DISPUTE
 OVER UNPAID DEBTS
Former Business Friends and Members of Same Lodge Badly Slashed in Row in St. Louis Hote-Assailant Decoys Debtor To His Room By Ruse.

just happened to be in Diefenbaugh' s room" when Lody and Dr. Johnson entered, the latter with the revolver in one hand and a knife in the other. Kennerly said he came to St. Louis to collect the money he claims from Johnson but denies lheu sed a revolver or fought except in se1f-defense.
 Lody said that as assistant to Dr. Johnson, he accompanied the latter to DiefenbaugI1's room on profes- sional call. Diefenbaugh according to Lody, had posed as a "Mr. Arnold, '' and had requested pr. Johnson to per form some dental work on Mrs. Ar mold" in their room at the hotel. As he and Dr. Johnson stepped into the tackled Lody and pr. Kenner1y at pillows and a sheet were moIded into the form of the woman Dr. Johnson was to treat. Lody admitted cutting did it only to save his own life and that of his employer.
 Diefenbaugh admitted registering as fMr- and Mrs. D. E. Arnold of Mobile, Ala" He said Dr. KennerIy had ar ranged the dummy on the bed. Def enbaugh formerly lived in Granite city. III. Six months ago he was mar ried and moved to San Antonio. Two weeks ago he said he left San Antonio and few days ago met pr. Kennerly in St. Louis. Kennerly and JohnsonN were graduated from the Washington state University Dental College about the same time. 10 years ago.