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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
SUEZ CANAL ROUTE NOW
SERIOUSLY THREATENED
Force of 10000 English Soldiers at
Alden Cooped Up, Ber-
lin Intimates.
TURKS AND ARABS ATTACK
London Claims Success Against
Senussi Tribesmen and Against
Enemy in East
Africa.

LONDON, January 27.-Brit-
ish possession OF territory pro-
tecting the Suez canal route at
its southern end is imperiled by
attacks made by large bodies Of
Arabs and Turks on the British
forces in southwestern Arabia.
according to advices from Ger
man sources. The British have
been driven from all the territory
they held in that section OF coun-
try and have suffered extremely
heavy losses in the fighting. the
reports declare, the figures being
given al 1900 killed and 10000
wounded.
The implication from the Ber-
lin dispatch carrying these re-
ports is that the British army OF
10000 men is now virtually
cooped up in Alden. near the en-
trance to the Red sea. which must
be held if the southerly approach
To- the Suez canal is to be pro-
tected.
Vast Territory Lost.
Quoting from the volks Zeitung the
Overseas News Agency says:
"A wounded British major declared
that at the beginning of the war the
British were in possession of 100000
square kilometers in southern and
southwestern Arabia all of which has
been lost. All the Arab chiefs Joined
the Turks and are now using success
fully against the British the arms sup
piled them"
Called Gibraltar of East.
LONDON. January 21.-Aden is in
southwestern Arabia near the en-
trance to the Red sea. 1t has been
strongly fortified by the British. and is
referred to as the Gibraltar of the east
Several times since the beginning of
the war Turkish forces have threaten
ed the city. but there have been no
previous reports Of heavy fighting. and
London has professed confidence in the
ability of the British troops to repel
all attacks
An official Turkish statement last
month said that after successful fight
ing Turkish troops were advancing on
Aden. but IL was announced officially
IN London that the hostilities had
amounted to nothing more than skir-
m'shes and that there had been no ma
terial change for two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
new BRIDGE P[AN
GETS OFFICIAL 0. K.
Secretary Garrison Approves
Bill Providing for Span
Across Potomac.

Secretary Garrison has approved the
Swanson -Carlin bill providing for the
construction of a new bridge across the
Potomac near the site of the present
condemned Aqueduct bridge, with its
Washington approach not east of 34th
street, and appropriating s1,5OO,OOO for
the purpose. That action was taken
this afternoon, following long con-
ference of the Secretary of War, Gen.
kingman, chief of engineers, and Col.
Jadwin of his office with District Com
missioners Newman, BrownIow and
Kutz.
Views as to Location.
Cen. kinSman remarked that a suit =
able bridge could be erected at the
point favored in the bill within the
limits of the appropriation and without
interfering with the navigation of the
river. He was, however, not prepared,
without further consideration of the
question, to say that the location in
dicated was the best that could be Sc
lected in the general interests of the
people of Virginia and of the District
of Columbia.
1t has been suggested that the cost
of the proposed structure be divided
equally between the United States and
the District of Columbia. The question
of the propriety of the state of Vir-
ginia sharing in the expense was
brought up at the conference. but it
was concluded not to suggest any
change in the bill in that particular.
Immediate Action Essential.
The Secretary and his conferees were
unanimous in the opinion that the di-
lapidated condition of the present
Aqueduct bridge and the important
traffic questions involved, made it es-
sential that immediate action should
be taken to remedy the situation by
the substitution of wider and more
modern bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
East Africa Advance.

The following official communication
was issued last evening: Gen. Sir
Smith -Dorrien reports that on January
"a our troops advanced from Mbuyuni
fifteen miles east of Taveta British
East Africa. and drove off small
force of the enemy, which was holding
the Serergeti camp. four miles west OF
Mbuyuni, and occupied the camp"
In regard to the Mesopotamia cam
paiEn there is nothing further "a
report"
"on to Egypt Turks Cry.
Enver Pasha, Turkish war minister
II reported TO have said, in an inter
view with Daily Mail correspondent
concerning the Gallipoli campaign:
''If the English had only had the
courage TO rush more ships through the
DardanelIes they would have got 10
Constantinople. but the delay enabled
us TO fortify the peninsula thoroughly
We had our plans all laid for our line
OF action II the allies occupied Con-
stantinople. We intended to retire 10
the surrounding hills and to Asia
Minor and pursue the war from them
We knew they would not destroy the
city, SO the result simply would have
been an impasse- Now. with German
help. we are ready to strike at Great
Britain through the Suez canal Our
motto is: On to Egypt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
No Word at Mexican Embassy.

The Mexican embassy here had re-
ceived no word of the capture OF the
Americans, but have asked a report
from carranZa Consul Garza
Secretary Garrison declined to COM
ment upon the arrest of the officers.
The military forces on the border he
said, were entirely at the disposition
of Gen. Funston. He stated that an
investigation of the incident would be
made and until the facts were known
he would not he informed to the
circumstances which caused the ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Stahl Tells of Hold-Up.

81 was sitting at my desk" said Mr.
Stahl, shortly before o'clock, when
four men entered. Their faces were
masked in black and each carried two
revolvers There were about ten per-
sons in line at the cashiers wicket
Ten clerks, the banks officers and two
stenographers were in the room. Three
of the men threatened US with their
weapons while the fourth entered the
cage and took the money.
las soon as they got the cash they
backed to the door and ran to their
automobile. The engine had not been
stopped and they went down the street
at about forty miles an. hour.
They got more than $4,000
Municipal Judge Sheridan E. Fry was
among the depositors who was forced
to witness the robbery.
The bandits paid special attention to
Mr.. Stahl. Two revolvers were poked
within an inch of his face and he was
ordered to hold up his hands
Didn't Hesitate to Obey.
"T obeyed without any hesitation"
said Mr. Stahl, land the fellow kept
his guns pointed at me and the cashier
while his companion got the money"
The same command was given to adj
the others in the bank, and not a hand
was dropped until the last robber
backed out of the door. Then there
was a rush for the telephones to notify
the police.
A W. McCauIey, assistant cashier.
ran quickly to the street and jumped
into an automobile standing at the
curb He attempted to follow the rob-
bers. but they outdistanced him and.
turning several corners, disappeared.
officials of the bank said that none
of the robbers appeared to be more
than twenty years old.
The bank is situated in one of the
busiest sections of Chicago outside the
downtown district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
WEATHER.

Cloudy and warmer tonight and to-
morrow: proba bly, occasional rain; mod
crate southerly winds.
Temperature for the past twenty-four
hours: Highest, SO. at 4:3o nm. yes
terday: lowest. 50. at am. today.
Full report on page Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
RotarianS Table
Resolution to Make
Associate Members

4 motion to allow involuntary past
Rotsrians" to retain honorary or asso-
siate membership In the Rotary club was
laid on the table by an almost unanimous
vote at the weekly meeting OF the omaha
Rotary club at the Henshaw hotel
This question is pertinent because the
Rotary" constitution provides that mem
bership shall be limited to one man from
each profession or business. Therefore,
when some member changes his line Of
business he comes into conflict with
some other member already in that line
and necessitates his own removal from
the club.
Harley Moorhead. Victor Rosewater and
others spoke on the problem, which will
come up for settlement az the next ma
tionsl convention OF Rotary clubs. r. NJ.
Harris presided.
The Rotarians smoked cigars on
George w. Johnston. furnished by him IN
honor OF his achievement in bocomins
the father OF twins, and floral tcs-
timonial was ordered sent 20 Mrs John
ston with the compliments Of the club
Incidentally was reported that the
neighbors had recognized the event by
presenting Mr. Johnston with loving
cup and that he was in doubt as "a
whether he would have to win II twice
to become the owner for keeps
Whatever may be your need, Bee
A ..-aN a g.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
Asks Council to
Provide Adequate
Street Lighting

The executive committee OF the FEEDER
alton of Improvement Clubs of Douglas
county, speaking in behalf OF all clubs
affiliated with the organization, has re
questod the city council to provide the
city with adequate electric lights, pending
action on the Butler resolution in en-
nection with a municipal light and power
plant.
4 letter on the subject, signed by F. w.
Fitch as president OF the federation. has
heen received by the city clerk for pre-
sentation to the commissioners.
The council recently placed on file p
proposed contract with the electric light
company. whose proposition contemplated
installation OF LOO new lamps and chang
ing the old type, the total yearly expense
not TO exceed the amount being paid al
this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
Ouch! Lumbago!
Rub Pains From
Sore, Lame Back
Rub Backache away with small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"

Back hurt you? Can't strsighten up
without feeling sudden pains, sharp aches
and twinges? Now iistenl That's lum-
bago. sciatica or maybe from a strain,
and you'll get relief the moment you rub
your back with soothing, penetrating st.
Jacobs Oil" Nothing else takes out sore
ness. lameness and stiffness so quickly.
You simply rub It on your back and out
comes the pain. 1t is harmless and
doesn't burn the skin
Timber up Don't suffer! Get a small
trial bottle OF old. honest "St. Jacobs oil'
from any drug store, and after using II
just once, you'n forget that you ever had
backache, lumbago or sciatica, because
your back will never hurt or cause any
more misery. II never dissppoints and
has been recommended for 90 years
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
New Plan of Getting
Up Crop Bulletins

new method " issuing the United
StatCs government corn and wheat bull
Ietins has been perfected and will be
put into use this year.
Instead Of the old divisional method
with nine ccuters. the territory is now
divided into fifteen states.
Omaha. under this scheme IL headauar-
ters for Nebraska. Under the old method
Omaha was headquarters cor Nebraska
and western Iowa in the Issuance OF
these bullCtins.
Chicago Il the headquarters to which
all data will he sent There Il will be
compiled. and from there Il will be sent
out all over the country, Thus each
region will receive data concerning thcs,
crops all over the country instead OF
only In its own district as heretofore
Bulletins will be issued weekly from
April to September 30
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30

patron-werc passed among the audience
at the kreislcr concert
In accordance with Mr Pryors admon-
ishment that the music patrons give their
decisions In the matter as soon az pos
sible many members OF the audience
fillcd out the cards before they left the
Auditorium. Tie asserted that the com
mlttce In charge Of the course must have
some assurance within the next day or so.
\ statement that the Associated Retail
ers' success In providing for Omahsn's
the best music In the world at prices
ranging from Go cents 81 20 concert can
even be outshone next season was made
by Mr. Pryor
Mr.. Pryor praised George Brandeis
Charles G. Beldcn and Louis c. Nash FOR
their work and cooperation In helping
make the course a success
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
OMAHA ASKED TO
ASSIST BELGIANS
Representative Of Commission for
Relief in Belgium Arranges a
Campaign Here.
CHILDREN WEAR MEALsACKs

For the last few days Eugene +.
van VOORHEES,, representing the or
Eanization department or the Com
mission for Relief in Belgium. has
been in Omaha arranging for a cloth
ing campaign for the Belgians. In
furtherance OF the movement he has
the support of a proclamation by
Governor John II. Morehead, in
which he says:
TN keeping with the spirit OF the
statement OF President Woodrow Wilson
made to Herbert c. Hoover. chairman
Of the Commission for Relief in Belgium
| in which he strongly indorses the move
ment and also in keeping with the earn
est request OF the general committee Of
this state i'm charge OF the relief of the
destitute people Of Belgium. l. as gov
ernor of this state, call attention to the
| fact that great distress prevails In that
land desolated by war.
| Humanity impels us TO do all We can
to relieve the distress prevailing, and
I would respectfully urge the people Of
the state to cooperate with the persons
names as committees acting for the re-
lief in Belgium.
From the character OF the commit
tee named. believe that the money
which the good people OF this state con
tribute to the fund will be honestly dis
bursed and will reach the people for
whom 1t was intended
The plan Is TO ask the merchants 70
place on bargain counters on certain
days, which will be announced later
goods which are desirable for the peo-
pie who must have something to wear
and then TO give every person I'm thi,
community an opportunity TO go in anC
purchase these goods and leave them e
be gathered up by the local committe,
and shipped to Belgium.
Thousands of Bread Lines.
1t is cold weather for long time ye
in that stricken country and there Il
great destitution, In one city over 10
children have nothing to wear but meal
sacks and there are 1000 bread lines
with every person. rich and poor alike
receiving one loaf of bread day.
According to Mr.. Van Voorhies. this
commission has forty-three ships char
tered for the work. and these ships are
constantly crossing the ocean on theil
errands OF mercy. bearing a white flal
with the words in red, '"The Commits
sion for Relief in Belgium" or the ini
tials, &C. r. b." II these ships stoI
four days the whole nation starves.
The Commercial club of Omaha, a
its executive committee meeting
listened to Mr.. Van VOORHEES, talk oil
the work of the commission and votet
to indorse the movement. At officia
meetings of the Rotary club and Uni
versity club committees have been ap
pointed TO cooperate with the commits
sion for carrying on the work and othe
organizations. including the Associate
Retailers, the Womans club. the Al
club, the Young Mems Christian asso
citation and the Young Women's Chris
tian association and the various churche
are cooperating.
r. s. Trimble, DR.. r d. Quigley an
NJ. NJ. Robertson. have been appointed a
, committee of the Commercial club I
confer with Mr.. Van Voorhes with reger
to the campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
Sharp Reaction on
Grain Market and
Prices Gain a Lap

After the heavy decline in grain prices
Monday and Tuesday there was sharp
reaction and on the Omaha market wheat
gained back III to cents per bushel,
corn a cent and oats about the same.
Grain receipts were hardly fair. there
being twenty-five cars of wheat, forty
five of corn and twenty OF oats on the
market. Wheat sold at 81 .O2al. .o6. corn,
6Odsih cents and oats 4o@l2A cents per
bushel.
The consignments were practically all
disposed Of long before the end Of the
trading hour, so good was the demand for
all the offerings.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
To Make a Fight on
Railroads Giving
City Higher Rates

The Commercial club has definitely in
structed its traffic bureau to attack as
quickly and as forcefuly as possible
the newly established passenger rate
which seeks to give Kansas city round
trip 20 Chicago for SIS while Omaha is
left to pay S24, in spite Of the fact that
the distances are practically idendtical.
Unless a suspension Of the proposed
rate can be obtained from the Interstate
Commerce commission very soon, the
rate viii 20 into effect in May. Then
Il will mean that action in the Inter
state Commerce commission is unlikely
before 1917.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30

ton in Chicsgo stating that he likes the
life fine Home was never like this"
he writes. and am getting 80 like
to sleep In my hammock.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30

Whatever may be your need, a Bee
Want Ad will get Il for you
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
HOWIDARKENED MY
GRAY HAIR
Lady Gives Simple Home Recipe That
She Used 10 Darken Her Gray
Hair.

For years I tried to restore my gray
hair to It's natural color with the pre-
pared dyes and stains but none OF them
gave satisfaction and they were all ex-
pensive. finally ran onto a simple re-
cipe which / mixed at home that gives
wonderful results. i gave the recipe,
which is as follows. TO a number OF my
friends, and they are all delighted with
IT, To 7 ozs. OF water add a small box
OF Barbo Compound, ] OK. OF bay rum
and !. OF. OF glycerine. These ingredients
can be bought al any drug store at very
little cost. Use every other day until the
hair becomes the required shade, then
every two weeks. II will not only darken
the gray hair. but removes dandruff and
scalp humors. and acts as a tonic TO the
hair II is not sticky or greasy, does not
rub off and does not color the scalp
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
BETTER SEASON
OF MUSIC AHEAD
.Lucius Pryor Announces Public May
Have Greatly Augmented Pro-
gram if II Desires
MANY CELEBRITIES PROMISED

Great things are in store for
Omaha music lovers next season il
they are but willing to signify them
selves as wanting them and are will
ing to giye their support to con-
centrated effort to bring here the
paramount talent OF the world. Lu-
ctus Pryor. manager OF the charity
&c ncert course given under the aus
pices Of the Associated Retailers,
which closed Tuesday night with a
concert by Fritz Kreisler. the world S
sreatest violinlst, declared in a cur
tNin speech during the intermission.
Mr.. Pryor said that e was up to the
people whether they want similar
course on a more elaborate scale next
season. Tentative plans for the l9ij-iNl7
course, he explained n the people arc
Wiling to cooperate and give their sup
port, call for among other things, two
evening performances by the Ellis Grand
opera company,
TVS ,ompauy OF grand opera artists ha -
in it's cast such celebrities as Farrar.
Homer Whitehill and Muratore. Mr..
Pryor would also bring to Omaha for
concerts celebrated trio-Kreisler, the
,iolinist Alma Gluck, the soprano. and
John Mccormack, the famous Irish tenor.
To Increase the Cost.
with the two opera performances the
cost OF such course, he pointed out
would exceed by about $1,000 the cost OF
this seasons course According 70 his
| figuring. such course would necessitate
the selling Of many more season tickets.
! Cards to he filled out and signed as a
pledge to take certain number OF seats
the number to be designated by the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
I TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Get 2,-cent bottle OF Dsnderine .
any drug store, pour little into yo
hand and rub well into the scalp "
the finger tips. BY morning most
no, all OF this awful scurf will have j
appeared. Two or three applicatio
will destroy every bit Of dandruff; ct
scalp itching and falling hair.-Advertii
picnt
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
THREE ARE ACCUSED OF
ABUSING THEIR WlVt

W. b Preston, 1851 Chicago sire,
charged with being drunk and ahusi
his wife. was fined $50 and costs VIII
arraigncd In police court. IT, }. Char
berlain. 2222 lizard street. arrested on
similar charge, was released, VIII
Charles smith. 1907 Webster street. "
sentenced to fifteen days for the sar
offense.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30

Sick headaches Due 60 Constipation.
One dose pr. Kings New life Pills
and your sick headache is gone. Get y
@-ccnt bottle and be convinced All
druggists s.-Advcrtiscmcut.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-30
RECRUIT WRITES THAT HE
LIKES TO SLEEP IN HAMMOCK

George F. Wilson. who left the cows
and chickens OF Missouri Valley to en-
list in the navy. has written to Lieuten-
ant T. NJ. Upton from the training sta
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-10-13

ge and receive it. This might be If the galleries 10000
of
The four
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which
shrieked
silk cohe
At the of the
and of the
him from to
the last of
spectac2es.
There
large cup coffee and bit of had fallen
ap
Suddenly
"Are a member
Mr. Tler
a ticket to the gallery
She said that
her. but that he had
Tickets
leaving
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-10-13
He Lifted Me to My Feet.

is abrupt and the waves still high.
Indeed saw no spot in all that dis
lance where a boat might make safe
landing. Are you becoming dry?"
II am at least warm, and already
feel much stronger. Would it not be
best, monsieur, for us to scale the cliff
and wait our rescuers there, where we
can keep lookoutw
"If you feel able to climb the rocks,
although the passage is not difficult.
A boat might pass us by here and
never be seen or know Of our pres
ence, unless we keep up fire."
held out my hand to him and he
helped me to my feet. The warmth
of the sand while it had not entirely
dried my clothing had given me fresh
vigor, and stood erect, requiring no
assistance. With this knowledge a
new assurance seemed to take possess
sion of me, and l looked about and
smiled.
II am glad to know you can laugh"
he said eagerly. II have felt that our
being thus shipwrecked together was
not altogether to your liking"
"And why?" 1 asked, pretending
surprise. "Being shipwrecked, of
course, could scarcely appeal to me,
but I am surely not ungrateful to
you for saving my life"
"As to that, did no more than any
man might be expected to do" he pro-
tested. But you have avoided me
for weeks past, and it can scarcely
be pleasant now to be alone with me
here"
Avoided you! Rather should at
firm 1t was your own choice, monsieur.
If recall arlght~I gave you my con-
fidence once, long ago on the Ottawa,
and you refused my request of assist
ance. Since then you have scarcely
been of our party"
"Ah," he burst forth, have been
oftentimes nearer you than you
thought. I could not forget what you
said to me at that last meeting, or the
appeal you made for my assistance. I
realize the position you are in,
madame. married by force to a man
you despise. wife only In name. and
endeayoring to protect yourself by
wit alone. could not forget all this,
nor be Indifferent. have been in
your camp at night--ay, more than
once dreaming I might be Of some
aid to you, and to assure myself OF
your safety"
"You bave guarded meT