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Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-30
OMAHA BUILDERS
ARE KEEPING BUSY
New Structures Galore Are Under
Way or Will Be Started in a
Very Short Time,
FOR BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE

Building operations arc positively
booming in Omaha. Besides the
First National Bank building, with
the steel framework almost COM
pleted; besides the Masonic temple,
with the excavation complete AMI
the structure started besides num-
.erous apartment houses nearly com.
pleted; besides the Blackstone ho-
tel. now to be finished by July 1:
besides the Castle hotel annex,
which is building apace TO double
the present capacity; besides the
Ford assembling plant. the giant in
stitution now nearing complctioni
besides the World Herald building,
Just completed, and besides a score
Of other substantial structures now
going up, new ones are daily planned
and everywhere new excavations
are being started for other build
lngs. The offices of the architects
are positively abuzz with activity.
r. J. Neville has started the construc-
tion of the new store aud office building
at Twcnty.fourth and Fanam streets, a
structure to cost $4,000 This is TO be
four stories and basement. 1t Is to be
GCx7O feet and Of brick and stone con
structlon.
New Creamery Plant.
The Graham Creamery company at 1914
Howard street Is planning 10 build a
$1,000 plant At Fifteenth and Jones
streets Plans are now being drawn BY
tile architect The structure Is 10 be Of
brick ana stone.
Tho S. Louis flats arc 10 be built -
1900 South Twonty.ninth street Richard
Everett, architect, drew the plans. THIS
structure is to cost between 5000 and
5000 II Is 10 be 26x44 feet and built OF
brick and stone.
A onc-etory boiler factory II to be built
at Twentieth and frcdflek streets. The
McCague Investment company lis owner.
This plant is 10 he 3lxg7 feet and 70 cost
somo 1900.
The Omaha Van Storage company Is
10 build a new garage to cost 5000 at
Seventeenth and Marcy streets. This IN
to be OxiH feet. The contract has been
let to the Parsons Construction company.
New Dundee Home.
II. Pritchett Is building a new $4,000
home IN Dundee. The construction is Of
brick and stone. II is two stories and
basement.
Plans are In progress for a new garage
at Sixteenth and Grant streets. This is
to be 45 by 100 feet, and TO cost 5000.
Bids are in for the job OF constructing
the new apartment house for Hastings &
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-30

IfL PAsO, Tex. April 29.~-Gen.
eral Alyaro obregon. minister Of war
OF the defacto government, with the
chief military commanders OF north
ern Mexico, made return call Of
courtesy this morning upon Major
Generals Scott and Funston, prelim-
mary to the first conference between
the American and Mexican military
officials that is largely to determine
the future course Of the military arm
OF the United States that has thrust
Itself into Mexican territory In pur-
suit OF Francisco villa and his ban
dts.
In either the green room Of the famous
Aduana Frontorza or customs house IN
Juarez, Mex, Or at some argreed place
IN ri Paso. the confcrcos we're in rosdi-
ness 10 submit their proposals and coun.
tor proposals at their first session, and
Il was Minister Of War obregon who
with pionary powers from First Chief
Carrnnza, sounded hopeful noto with
tho expression that I'VE should reach
satlsfaetory termination Of these nego.
tiatlons that win meet with tho approval
OF our people
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-30
munarcd. Dead or Injured.

LONDON. April 20 Upwards Of ~
civilians who, the correspondent saysII
persons hive been killed or injured Ii
Dublin. a correspondent at Belfast D
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column ons
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-30
Proposition OF Mexicans.

Minister Of War Obregon, with Gen.
erals Treyino, Gutierrez. Gales, Gayira
and Santos, with bis civilian assistants
viii submit Tho proposition that tho
do facto government IL now ready %
take over the pursuit OF the Yilllstas AMI
protect the border and therefore, The
United states soldters IN Mexico should
be recalled, while Generals Scott ana
Funston Will counter, II is understood,
With the proposition that American
troops be disposed In certain spheres OF
northern chihuahua, there to remain
until the Carranza government has
shown by decd as woll as word that
there is no longer a Yilllsta menace 10
the American border states,
Major General Scott said that not until
no had conferred with General obregon
during tho call Of the Mexlcan officials
this morning would II be definitely
known whether the first conference
would be held in Juarez or VI paso.
Tho general added that the conference
might not be held today. but Sunday or
Monday
Mexican Given Military Welcome.
General obregon and his party Jour
ncyed from Juarez this morning to El
Paso. AZ the international bridge they
we're met by troop OF American cavalry
which escorted them through thronged
streets, guarded with infantry, TO the
railroad station. whore, on General
Seotts private car the Mexican officials
were welcomed. The return call was OF
some length and the plans for tho first
conference were discussed
There Is no disposition on the part Of
any Of the conferees to belIeys there will
be any extended negotiations. which. It
h thought will be concluded early next
week. The American military representa-
tlvea will be In close and constant touch
with Washington und Il Is there that El
Paao believes the first news will he
mads known OF the outcome OF the con-
ference.
General r. Elias Gales, military gov
crnor Of Sonora, and General Francisco
sorrano. chief Of STAFF Of General Obre-
gon, reached Juarez today, General Gales
was accompanied by Mexican Consul
Leleyier of Douglas, Aria.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-30
stands for Protection.

Continued on Page Five, Column onc)
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Real Estate Transfers.

aes4 Ninth street northwest-Nannie T. Lack
son TO Estelle G, jackson, half interest in
lot 236. square Ss2, SO "
1osciusko place-Charles B. Craig to Thomas
Sstamp 81. Wv
Dos Thirteenth street northwest-AIice H.
White ct vir Leonard A. to Richard r.
cents).
University Heights-Ernest c. Berger ct ux
tstamps 81. So. Wv
Sixteenth Street observation-disclosures Central
Realty Corporation to Ernest L. and Nina
C. Thurston. lot "a and part lot 3D. square
N2l. $40 tstamps 30 cents.
Trinidad1Richard A: Hales ct al. to Frank
y. 4. Felker and Mary Felker part lot ls
block 8. $40 (stamps so cents).
Chichester-Richard ID. Daniels trustee to
S270 WV
afSs Girard street northwest-John D. Kings
bury ct ux. to Eleanor b. Pritchard lot 60
square 1853 Mt, Pleasant $40 (stamps 81. 50).
seventeenth street southeast between r and
c streets-James f. Beard to Margaret A
oBrien, lot 40, square 1857, $40 Stamps so
cents).
1870 and 1894 Sixth street northwest-Ashby T.
Tanner ct ux. to White Clover Dairy Com
pany, lot 43, and part lot a., square al, $40
The Washington times., 1916-08-16

together In an automobile. laughing. A
British statesmen puzzling over the
Middle West would have broken his
thinking machine at the very sight.
When Private G. II. Stingler, of Lem
ington. Neb., was drowned a few days
ago. Col. George A. Eberly. Of the
Fourth Nebraska, found a diver from
the British army I'm his regiment who
volunteered to seek the body.
A Korean in Guard.
Kuan Zoo Lee, OF Korea and Kearney.
Neb., Is member OF Company L.
Fourth Nebraska. Omaha and Hast
ings companies have several Greeks on
their rosters. Such men are likely to
add to the neutrality Of the Middle
West.
In the Fourth Nebraska also is Win
field Haldt, who was on the Carib. sunk
by mine In the North Sea. when he
and the crew. with the exception of
three killed by the explosion. were
picked up by the Germans. and later re-
leased. He's IA neutral type.
The First North Dakotas include large
numbers OF Scandinavians and Col. j.
H. Frayne is said to be able to give
orders in the Scandinavian tongue when
necessary.
Two hundred and eight Quaker cav
alrymen from Iowa add a further mix
ture to the mixed hue Of the Middle
West.
An English statesman in Texas would
shortly find an answer TO his question
as to why the Middle West is neutral.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
WORK IS SOUGHT
FOR DEPENDENTS
Welfare Association Has Many
Applicants for Aid Who Can
Perform Some Duty.

work and supplies for the depend
ents-those are the things we want
more than anything else" announced
Mrs. Alice Ingersoll Stuart. executive
secretary Of the Citizens welfare As
ISOLATION. today. after receiving re-
ports from the members OF the In
vestigating committee.
We have q number Of people on
our lists who cannot. for many rea-
sons. 20 out to work. but whose need
Of II 10 beyond question. We have.
husband 10 a private In the Third In
fantry. She 10 one Of the most sk;llful
needlewomen / have even seen. She
does the most exquisite embroidery
and things OF that sort. The women
who are members Of our investigat-
Ing committee have biven her as much
work as they could. But they haven't
been able to give her enough to keep
her going.
We also have on our list an old
woman. seventy-nve years of age.
Infantry. He is a private. and gives
her as much of his pay as he can. He
cannot support her, however. She
does plain sewing, and does II very
well: We would like to get work for
her."
The Interior Department organixa-
ton looking after the dependent families
OF militiamen who work In the depart
ment has notified the Welfare Associa-
ton that II will care for all cases COM
Ing before It of Interior Department
men from now on.
mittee Of the Citizens Welfare Asso-
citation and Of the executive and central
committees will be held at Headquarters.
Room 7lS Munsey building. tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Baltimore to Frisco
Walkers Stop Here

Having covered tho FIRST stage of their
500 mile hike from Baltimore to San
Francisco. two Baltimore boys are
stopping in Washington today before
resuming their Journey tomorrow morn
ing:
Siegel. will take the Lincoln highway
Mayor Preston. OF Baltimore e'' 70 M avon
James Rolph. of San Francisco. The
boys started on their long trip without
a cent of money in their pockets and
are planning to make living expenses
along the way by selling picture post
cards Of Baltimore.
They wear khaki uniforms and the
regulation United States army equip
ment, except the blankets. The walk.
ing Is being done an a wager. The time
Francisco will be January /, 1917.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Accuses Hughes of
Sectional Appeal

Candidate Hughes was charged in tho
Senate by Senator Hardwick Of Georgia
with waving tho bloody shirt" and
stirring UP old sectional hostilities. be-
cause Of his statement that the legisla-
ton Of Congress Is controlled by South
erners who hold all important COM
mitteo places.
III Southern Senators and Congress
men have many important places" de-
clared Hardwick. 1T Is because they
represent constituencies that are con-
tinuously loyal to the Democratic
party. and because Congress- wise
seniority rule so works out naturally.
Should the Republicans win this fail.
said Hardwick. Wyoming-'so small In
population and wealth as to suggest a
pocket borough"-would have in Sena-
tors Warren and Clark the chairmen
of the Senate Appropriations and
Judiciary Committees.
1.-THE Republican candidate knows this
seniority rule. but he believes in certain
sections of the country he can stir up
passion and prejudice by waving the
bloody shirt and crying. THE South is in
the saddle"
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
SAYSL. {. {. HAS RIGHT
TO PROBE R. R. WAGES
Chief Counsel Folk Presents
Arguments in Appeal to
Court for Rule.

Asserting that the power to investi-
gate wages paid to railroad employees IL
accorded the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. Chief Counsel Joseph w. Folk.
Of the commission. today upheld the
commissions right to demand specific
answer from Milton H. Smith. president
Of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
to all inquiries made by the commits
sion.
Appearing before Justice Stafford to
appeal for an order from the court
demanding Smith to tell OF alleged po-
litical contributions made by the COM
pany, Counsel Folk referred to tho ex-
tremo power Of the commission. He SAID
that the commission was the agent
OF Congress- to investigate all mattArs
relating to conduct Of railroads. He de-
ciared wages paid employees was an I'M
portant item to be considered. and he
said expenditures OF funds OF the ROAD
likewise were OF great Importance.
Counsel Folk charged President Smith
with complete knowledge Of the political
activities of the Louisville and Nash
Vile. and he insisted that the ran
road officers were compelled by Con-
gress. through the Interstate Com
merce Commission. to infinitely divulGe
all financial matters of the company.
Answering for the defendant ATTORNEY
Edward Jouett resisted the arguments
made by Counsel Folk and maintained
that that Investigation before the COM
mission dealt solely with the regulating
Of commerce and the commission was
not empowered to inquire into the Der
sonal financial transactions Of the OFF,
GERS. Justice Stafford took the case
under consideration. and Will determine
whether Smith shall be compelled to
answer the commissions questions.
within q short time.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Militian1e11 of West
Represent Affiliations
German General and English Colonel as Thick as
Thieves-Militia Regim ents Are True Neutrals,
to Surprise of British Statesmen.
By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD.

MERCEDES. Tex. Aug. 16-The Hid
die west-there's a name that sticks
in the craw Of British statesmen.
All the rest of America the Bri.ishers
can analyze when they attempt to
measure the pro or anti Any leaninss
Of Americans. The Middle West stumps
them. 1t isn't anti-ally. but 1t isn't
anti-German. they say.
What is it then? I have had this
question asked me by sucn reading Eng
iishmsn as Cir William T TIT s snd ST.
And Americans in Europe for two years
during the war couldn't answer the
question. Here In Mercedes In the heart
Of the military district where Middle
shortly discover why the Middle West
hasn't taken sides In the European war.
SO you were In the war in Europa.
2 fleshy officer asks YOU You'll lind
also his broken English. What side
Both sides" you say; and he smiles.
His name IL r: f.. Resche. and as
sofa regiments he has some 800 Amer
lean soldiers under him.
Looks Like Englishman.
Look at his face and see II he doesn't
look like an Engiishman,' says Col. H.
v. Eva. OF the second Minnesota regi-
ment. into whose tent Resche has just
come. Il was born in England and I
know an English face when see one"
continues the colonel. Resche laughs
heartily.
Come on. come on" ne says in his
broken English to the Colonel. who is
his inferior. Didn't you promise me
you'd ride to town with me7" SO the
man who was born In England and the
man who was born in Germany, both
soldiers In Uncle Sans army, ride away
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Philadelphia Raids
Bad Egg Dealers
Rotten Specimens Used by Bak-
ers in Cake Making Are
Seized.

YHUAADDLPHIA. Aug. Ito break
up the extensive trade In rotten eggs
In this city. agents Of the State dairy
ana food commission visited q city
dump near League Island whore this
traffic has been prospering and seized
samples from eight tubs OF bad eggs
which had Just been taken there by
o butter merchant
Tho seizure was made by Special
Agent r. c. SINNERS and deputies,
who say they have been keeping watch
on several suspected butter and egg
1uon Tor some weeks. The samples
consisted Of fifteen eggs, unbrok en-
and not denatured. as required by the
State law. The seisure will be follow
cd by tho arrest OF the dealer, who,
SINNERS says, has been in trouble
with the dairy and food department
The commission and its inspectors
contend that the dump merchants
dispose OF largo quantities Of these
spoiled eggs to interruptions bakers
who use them In making cakes
Special Agent SINNERS and his a.
sigtants obtained the samples directly
after the transaction had been COM
"0ns Of the men," said SINNERS,
who has been in trouble in the past,
and who was punished for 1t, only q
few days ago made the statement to
other dealers in 'rots' that II they
would pay him $50 per week. he could
arrange It so that their business would
not be interfered with"
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
THIRD is READ Y.
FOR FIELD SERVICE.
Despite Orders Suspendlng
Movement Officers and Men
Expect to Go to Border.

Although the War Department has
indefinitely suspended departure Of
local militia for the Mexican border.
Capt. Horace p. Hobbs probably will
make a report to General Wood to-
morrow showing the Third Regiment
to be in readiness for field service.
The regiment has more than the re-
quired number of men. and today was
spent in inspecting equipment Every
tent or other property in possession
Of the militiamen which was declared
unserviceable by Col. A. NJ. Brewster,
Of the War Department will be re-
placed with new. 1t is understood
that about 25 per cent Of the tentage
at the camp has been ordered con-
demned.
New Equipment Available.
All new equipment needed by the
militia Is in the store office at Fort
,Myer and probably will be drawn to-
morrow. Following this, Captain
Hobbs is expected to make his report
to General Wood.
The funeral Of Private James ].
spsultdins hsaSy doWnp .Sn Of o rain
orders caused a pail of gloom to hang
over the mobilization camp today.
Every man who could get excused
came to Washington to attend the
funeral of their fellow-militiaman.
Officers and men who remained in
camp assembled In groups to commiser-
ate with each other over the cancellatio
Of the order to entrain. and discussed
the chances of getting away soon.
Court Martial to Convene.
A general court-martial will convene
at camp this Afternoon to try two mil
itiamen who were on guard when How
ard Thompson. another militiaman.
made his escape several weeks ago.
Thompson was accused Of having been
a fugitive from justice In Virginia. and
was held in the guardhouse awaiting
the arrival Of Sheriff Fields. Of Alex
andria county. 1t was while he was
being escorted from the guardhouse to
Colonel Young's headquarters thut he
Jumped over the Arlington Cemetery
wall. and made his escape.
n-commissioned officers in the mil
itta enjoyed q feast and entertainment
In the administration building at Fort
Myer last night.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
MARYLAND SOLDIERS
EXCITED BY RUMOR
Camp In FURRY When Band Of
viIIistas Is Reported lust
Across Border.

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Aug. 1s.-Excite-
ment reisned for several hours In the
camp Of the Maryland militia last night
as result CT a report that a band OF
more than 800 villistas had taken sup a
position on the Mexican side Of the Rio
Crande river. opposite the American
soldiers at Lehmann's ranch. eighteen
miles from here.
A call from LchInsnn's for re-cnforce.
ments was fob we'd by the dispatcf ,ng
OF detail from the Thirtleth Infan-
try In motor trucks.
On their arrival the re-enforcements
discovered that the Mexicans, instead of
being bandits. were Carranxista SOL
tiers.
The depertrr e the automoblI :. Al
full speed around the whole Of Eagle
Pass. and the several thousand soldiers
stationed hero filed the streets and
eagerly sought information as to the
reason for tho d.spa;cn.ng OF the detail
Of regulars.
A member OF the First Battalion of
the First Fegiment. while on sentry
duty. las: night. stopped a Mexican who
attempted to cross the international
bridge with . cuartity of bullets showed
away In his clothing. The ammunition
was confiscat-d.
Capt. Sam Riggs. OF the machine gun
company Of the First. celebrated his
forty. seventh BIZ thcay last night.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
TIRED OF BLUSH|NG
FOR !. s., SHE SAYS
Mrs. George W. Wickersham
Lauds Hughes Women A.
lance to Skies. ....
By MRS. GEORGE W. WICKER
SHAM,
Photo by Buck .

NEW YORK, Aug. l6.-I am tired Of
blushing for my country. .r-
Never did think to hang my head as
have been forced to do during the
last three years.
! am a member OF the womsn's COM
mittee Of the National Hughes ALI
ance purely on the score Of patriotism.
Personally / am an anti-sufYragist but
all my energies and interests are con-
centrated on the coming election.
long to be proud Of my country.
need to be proud OF It; proud OF our
spirit at home and proud Of our reputa-
ton abroad; and I want to pass that
pride on to my son and my grandsons
We must stand before the world as a
nation composed In strength but sbso-
lutely ready at every point to back up
Its ideals when action is necessary.
] think the real issue OF this CAM
paign Is patriotism. and think a great
many OF US of varying political convic-
lions are going to work together for
the welfare of the country.
am a Arm believer in clearly defined
political parties, hut there are times
and conditions in the political history
OF q country like ours when we must
all unite on the big issues and agree to
differ about the lesser.
As an anti-suffragist I am not con-
cerned with political organisation as
such but as a citizen OF this country
am deeply concerned for its welfare.
Do believe preparedness must be
every man and woman in this coun-
try to be made to feel a sense OF re-
sponsibility about serving It in some
way. I want people to learn that pre-
paredness cannot be settled entirely by
Congress; that II Is an individual mat
ter. and that we must take II up indi-
Viduaily to make II national.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
King Finds Youth
Of IL in Ranks

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, via London. Aug. 1e.-'T be-
lisve have found my youngest soldier"
exclaimed King George during his visit
70 tho front. when he saw a twelve
year-old boy among the Northamptons.
But little Joseph Lefevre was not
English. He 10 the son OF a dead Bel
gian soldier. and was found wandering
about under shell fire at Ypres. adopted
He told his story In French to the King
and said:
They will not let mo 20 I'D to fiKht,
but Keep me back with the transport"
AS Twas going to suggest. and, be-
ING soldier, you will have to obey or
ders." said the King.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Pedestrian Injured.

U streets northwest this morning.
William ii. Thomas. nifty. of Ward
man Courts. was knocked down and
bruised by bicycle. Thomas was
taken to Emergency Hospital in a
passing. automobile. His condition Ia
not serious.
The Washington times., 1916-08-16
Juvenile Court Bill Up
In Senate Subcommittee

The judiciary subcommittee Of the
Senate District Committee held a meet
ing today on the Juvenile Court bill.
Senator Pomerene is head Of the sub
committee. The bill was not completed
hopes to finish II in a short time.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-19

E. J. Barksdale, of Laneburg, was seen on our streets this morning. Read Woodrow Wilson's article in the October Ladies Home Journal Phone PAP.
 Miss Louise Scott and Byron Moody have gone to Fayetteville to enter the State University.
 Messrs. Roy Black and Ed Harvey of Bluff City, are business visitors to Prescott today.
 Will Stuckey, the monument sales man of Hope, is transacting business ill the city today.
 Wilbourne Paup, prominent citi- zen of Texarkana, is transacting busi- ness in town today. Mesdames Carl Vickers and Rick Shaw are spending the day with the formers sister at Arcadia.
 Mrs. Ada Brock of Hope, who has been visiting in the city for the past few days, returned home today.
 Cotton today is selling in Prescott for 15 1-4c; seed for $42 per ton. ! Can you beat it at any other market?
 Geo. Rhodes, of Hot Springs, came in this morning and went to his fath- CTS home at Gale for short visit.
 Attorney H. E. Rouse is moving his law office out of the Nevada County Bank building into the Citizens Bank building.
 MT and Mrs. Walthal, who have been living near the grammar school, have moved to a farm about : miles from town.
 Miss Gussie Generelly of Lufkin, Texas, arrived here yesterday and will spend visit in the city with relatives and friends.
 The total number of bales of cot ton received up to date is Farmers Union Warehouse 997, Walters ware house 610 bales. Total, 1907.
 Robert Lambert, a splendid young man of Sutton, passed through the city this morning en route to Arka- delphia to enter Ouachita college.
 So far Prescott has students at the different colleges over the country to the number of 40, which we believe is the high water mark for a town this size and we are proud of it.