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Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Signal Corps Will Build
Stations in "Jog" District

El Paso, Tex, Feb. l9.-Company
A of the United States signal corps
left here today for Hachita, N. NJ,
to establish telephone and wireless
communication stations in the "jog"
district. south Of Hachita, where the
Corner ranch raid occurred one week
ago. Captain Edwin A. Hickman COM
manded the company.
Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 19.-Three duck
hunters, supposed to be Americans,
who crossed the border into Sonora,
were reported today to have been
seized yesterday and held for a time
by Mexicans and two shotguns and a
rifle conhscated and about $1,000
taken from them. The mer are re-
turning here Colonel Richard H.
Wilson of the Fourteenth infantry is
investigating.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Smoke Generating Device
ConceaIS Vessel at Sea

Baltimore, Nd, Feb. l9.-Donald-
son line freighter Lakonia of Glasgow,
provided with the smoke device of
the British admiralty to render ship
ping immune from submarine attacks,
arrived at this port yesterday. The
ship also carries three-inch gun
mounted astern and several trained
gunners to man it.
According to one of the gunners to-
day, the new device, perfected by
British chemists and scientists, can
generate enough smoke in several
minutes to mask vessel from the en-
emy's view for several hours.
The Lakonia encountered no enemy
craft on the trip to this port, but it
was twice chased for several hours
on the last outward bound voyage,
first by a ship thought to have been
Il commerce raider Vineta and again
by a submarine in the Bay of Biscay.
The Lakonia escaped because of its
superior speed,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
PLESTINA TAKES
UP TAYLOR Def
Omaha Grappler Puts Up For
felt Money and Bellows
Bring Him On"
WRESTLE FOR ANY SUM

When Ray Page, manager of Jack
Taylor, the Canadian champion,
hurled his sweeping challenge to Mar
in Plestina, Earl Caddock or any
other heavyweight wrestler who had
nerve enough to accept, and to back
up his def sent a check for $3.50 to
the sporting editor of The Bee as
forfeit money, he started something.
Thirty minutes after Taylor's chal-
lenge became known, Plestina
charged into The Bee office about as
playfully as a bull in a china chop
and loudly clamored for the sporting
editor. When that individual sum-
moned enough courage to admit his
identity Plestina showed another
check for $3.50 into his hands and
belligerently beloved there's my
$3.50, now let this Taylor talk tur-
key"
Plestina says he would like nothing
better than to lock horns with Tay-
lor. The Omaha grappler says it is
a joy and a delight to tear such birds
as Taylor up from the roots. "I'll
WreStle MIN Tor the 9ZoO, says TleS-
tina, "or I'll even raise the ante to
$500. On second thought, | might
even make it $1,000. Or I'll wrestle
him for nothing if he doesn't want to
cover the money. I'll wrestle him in
public or in private, in Omaha or any
place else. I'll only insist on one
thing, that is he wrestles me within
ten days after he meets Cutler at Lin
coin on February 26."
The sporting editor of The Bee is
now holding two checks, each for
$3.50 Mr. Taylor and Mr.. Plestina
are Invited to get together and set a
date.
Plestina, ir covering Taylor's for
felt, says other wrestlers need not be
bashful about applying for bouts, and
that he would as soon meet any other
wrestler in captivity as Taylor
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Rheumatism an Insidious Disease;
Begins With Insignificant Pains

highly important, but the right treat
ment is the only kind that will do you
any good. Have you ever known Of
Rheumatism being cured by liniments
or other external applications? Most
certainly not. Do not, therefore, make
the mistake that many have, but bear
in mind that external remedies
positively cannot reach Rheumatism.
It cannot be rubbed out Of the blood.
S. S. S. can be relied upon to cleanse
the blood and has been giving relief
from Rheumatism for more than
fifty years, and some Of the most
severe cases have yielded to it. Write
today and give full information about
your case, and our medical adviser
will give you advice without cost.
Address medical de ..tment, Swift
Specific Co., 80 Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
U. S. Will Protest Against
Seizure Of Mines in Mexico

Washington, Feb. l9.-One of the
first official acts of Henry P. Fletcher,
the new American ambassador to
Mexico, will be to protest against a
confscation of mines not in opera
ton on Febr .ary IA. Mr.. Fletcher's
arrival at the Mexican capital yes
terday was reported toda, to the
State department. His formal pre-
sentation to General Carranza prob
ably will not be later than Thursday,
and Immediately afterward he will
begin taking representations on vari-
GUS questions at issue between the
two governments.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Real Torture Bound to Follow If the
First Warnings Are Not Needed.

Anyone afflicted with the pangs Of
Rheumatism will tell you that the
first pains were hardly noticeable.
Slight at first, in fat too insignifi-
cant to be needed, pains increasing
very gradually, the disease had them
firmly in its grasp before they real
lied that they were its victims.
Those who have been trying lini-
ments and other external applications
will find that they have not reached
the cause of the trouble and that their
Rheumatism is back with them again,
increasing in severity as the days go
by.
Don't overlook the first signs of
Rheumatism. Prompt treatment is
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
William Kerr, Former
Base Ball Magnate, Dies

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. l9.-William
Kerr, aged 70. formerly president
of the Pittsburgh National League
Base Ball club, is dead at his home
here following an illness of one week.
Mr.. Kerr was owner of the Pittsburgh
club of the Brotherhood league, which
was organized by players who had re-
volted from the National league un-
til the former organization failed. He
then secured an interest in the Ma
tional league team, disposing of his
holdings in 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Chief Bender Released
On HabeaS Corpus Writ

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. l9.-Charles
A. Chief Bender, the Indian base
ball twirler, who accidentally killed
man with his automobile here Sat
urday night, was today held without
bail by police magistrate to await
action by the coroner. Later counsel
for Bender secured a writ of habeas
corpus III common pleas court and he
was released on bail pending the cor
oner's action.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Amateurs to Hold Mass
Meeting at City Hall

A mass meeting OF all amateur base
ball managers, players and fans will
be held in the council chamber of
the city hall this evening. Every
sandlot enthusiast in Omaha is urged
to attend the gathering, at which
plans for the approaching season will
be discussed. A number of speakers
will make short talks. The board of
directors of the Omaha Amateur Base
Ball association will hold a short
business meeting Immediately follow
ing the mass meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
EIGHT CUBS WHO
HELD OUT SIGN UP
Chicago National Players Re-
fusing to Come to Terms Be-
cause of Frat Do So Now.
NEARLY ALL ARE IN CAMP

Chicago, Feb. 19,-Eight members
of the Chicago Nationals who had de-
clined to sign 1917 contracts because
of the Base Ball Players Fraternity
and unsatisfactory salaries offered
them, came to terms with President
Weeghman today.
Practically every member Of the
club, with the exception of Catcher
Archer, is signed Weeghman said.
Among those signing today were
First Baseman Vic Safer, Pitcher AL
Demaree, Outhelders Mann and Flack
and Inhelder Zeider.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Orders Special
Probe of Midwest
Grain Markets

Boston, Feb. 19.-United States
District Attorney George w. Ander-
son, who is in charge of nation
wide inquiry into the high prices of
food and other necessaries, announced
today that he would order special
investigation into the grain situation
at Chicago, and other middle western
cities to determine whether conspira-
cies existed to raise the price and de-
lay shipments to eastern markets. He
also said the high prices of potatoes,
beans and onions are being investi-
gated.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Mexican Takes Pot
Shots at Utah Guards

Tucson, Ariz., Feb. l9.-Charged
with taking pot" shots at the Utah
cavalry stationed at Arivaca, Fran
cisco Garcia was arrested and brought
D., the Pima county Jail here today by
Deputy Sheriff Cy Broome. Accord
ing to the deputy sheriff, Garcia took
possession of an adobe house on the
Arivaca road recently and shot at
stray troopers as they rode past.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Contracts of ReuIbaCh and
Smith Received bv Braves

Boston, Feb. l9.-The singned con-
tracts of Edward Reulbach, pitcher,
and J. Carlisle, third baseman, were
received today by the Boston National
league club.
Olaf Henrikscn, outhelder, has
sent his signed contract to the Bos-
ton Americans.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Game Warden Destroys
Prairie Chicken Traps

Niobrara, Neb, Feb. l9.-(Special.)
Game Warden George G. Rosters
destroyed a number of traps set to
catch prairie chickens and appointed
several new deputies during his recent
visit to his former home here.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Sport Calendar Today

Racing-Crescent City handicap will be
run at New Orleans.
Bench Shows--Annual bench sow of West
minister Kennel club. New York City.
Bowling-Annual tournament of Western
Bowling congress opens at San Jose.
Boxing-Terry Brooks VS.. Ad WOlgast, ten
rounds, at Boston.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Herd and MoSheII Will
Meet in Final Round

New York, Feb. 19.-Clifton B.
Herd Of Los Angeles and S. H. Mo-
shell of this city will be the final
contenders for the national indoor
tennis championship, each by winning
today having eliminated all other
competitors. Herd defeated A. H.
Man, jr., of New York, GA, g. While
Moshell eliminated Dean Mathey of
Crawford, "a, rs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20

Beatrice, Neb.. Feb. 19.-(Special. 1.-The
Cortland High school basket ball team lost
to the second basket ball five here Satur-
day night, 80 to s.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Drake Defeats Creighton
at DeS MOineS, 80 to 27

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. l9.-Drake
defeated Creighton college in a
basket ball game here tonight 80
to 27
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20

to be the highest score made by any team
this YEAR.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20
Germany Did Not Order
WhitIoCk to Lower FIaq

London, Feb. ia Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam says that it is
denied in a telegram from Berlin that
the German authorities at Brussels
ordered Brand Whitlock, the Ameri-
can minister to lower the American
flag over his legation.
The State department at Washing
ton received advices last Thursday
that Mr.. Whitlock had been requested,
but not ordered by the German au-
thorities to lower the American flag
from the Brussels legation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-20

No Grand Juries in England.
London, Feb. IA bill suspending grand
juries for the period of the war and six
months thereafter has been adopted by the
House OF Commons
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
CONSERVATIVES
BLAME H0lLWEG
FOR LENGTH OF
THE EUROPEAN WAR
Says Delay in Mobilization Resulted
in Defeat at Battle Of Marne and
That had Summarizing Been Adopt
ed Year Earlier War had been Over.

COPENHAGEN May 9.--The Con-
servatiye members of the German
Reichstag and the Pan-Germans are
openly accusing Chancellor Won Holl-
wegg with responsibility for the long
continuance OF the war. They state
that the delay in mobilizing the troops
during the first five days following the
declaration of war caused the loss OF
the battle OF the Marne and prevent
ed the German troops from reaching
Paris in the first drive, and has re-
suited III the terrible loss OF life which
has ensued during the past two years.
They also assert that had submarin-
ing started year earlier the war
would have been ended long ago with
Germany victorious. and the delay in
adopting the plan of unrestricted sub
marinirg is charged against the Chan
cellOr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
SHIPPING BOARD
OUTLINES PLAN
WILL ASK CONGRESS
FOR BIG APPROPRIATION


WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May 8
The shipping board has outlined it's
program and will ask Congress for an
appropriation of one billion dollars
with which to evolve great merchant
fleet with which to annihilate the raw
ages of the German submarine policy.
The plans contemplate the construc-
tion of large feet of wooden and
steel merchant ships. comparatively
small and speedy. and vessels of this
class aggregating from five to six mil
utmost speed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
HOUSE PASSES
RECRUITING BILL
GRANTS MORE MEN
FOR NAVY AND MARINES
Roosevelt to Raise Army.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 8
The House yesterday passed a bill pro-
viding for the recruiting of 10000
more men for the navy and 100000
additional men for the Marine Corps.
Two more conference by the House
and Senate committees on the Army
Bill have failed to result in an agree
ment. the members being deadlockcd
on the amendment authorizing Col.
Roosevelt to raise an army for serv-
ice in France, and also on Falls
amendment providing for the enlist
ment of three regiments OF cavalry
for patrol along the Mexican border.
The age limit provision of the bill and
the use of liquor by the army during
the war are still unsettled.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
BRITISH COMMISSION
Is GIVEN RECEPTION
by the Senate and House. and are tire
Guests of Marshall at Luncheon

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May o
The British commissioners. headed
by Balfour. were given reception III
later went TO the house. and were
also guests AT luncheon Of Vice Presi
dent Marshall. Balfour predicts the
success of the British and French mis-
sions to this country. and says that
the entrance of the United States into
the war aga INST Germany marks al
epoch in the civilization of the world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
HEAVY FIGHTING
ON FRENCH FRONT
GERMANS MAKING A
STUBBORN RESISTANCE
Each Side Making Temporary Gains,
But Nothing Substantial-British
are Closing i'm on Fortified Town of
BullecDurt.

LONDON, May 9.-The War Office
his mbrning issued a bulletin stat
:ng that terrific fighting was in pro-
sress along the Hindenburg line. The
Germans are making a desperate re-
sistance, frequently making sharp
counter attacks. Both sides are tenn
oorarily successful, but no substan-
ial gains have been made by either.
The British are slowly closing in on
he strongly fortified position of Bull
ecourt. The loss of life has been eX-
remely heavy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
SWEDISH WORKMEN GROW
HOSTILE TO GOVERNMENT

LONDON. May 9.-Hjalmar Bran
ting, leader of the Swedish socialist
party. has telegraphed to the Daily
Chronicle that the hostility of the
workingmen in Sweden against the
government is growing more intense.
M. Branting says.
Among the workingmen the hos
tile feeling against the ruling reac-
ZIONIST party is growing stronger.
This party. by their trade policy. has
caused the lack of bread from which
we are now suffering"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
ALASKA FISHING BOATS
MAY BE PAINTED WHITE

SEATTLE, May 9.-The navy de-
partment contemplates ordering every
Alaska and Puget Sound fishing craft
painted white so that they will he
easier distinguished.
Close watch is kept on all boats en-
tering and leaving sound waters and
swift moving little fishing boats coat
ed in dark paint slipping into port
in the cold, dark hours of the early
morning have the appearance of war
craft of certain type.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
AMERICAN SHIPS
SUPPLYING SUBS
REPORTS CAPTAIN
L. =. =. MANITOWOC
Reports to Navy Department That
German Cndersea Craft are Receiv-
ing Food and Supplies from Vessels
Carrying American Flag.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. May p
Twenty members OF the crew of the
u. S. S. Manitowoc have been detain-
ID for several weeks past at st. LII
mas, following a disagreement with
the captain. Captain Hogstead, OF the
Manitowoc declares that German sub
marines in the Atlantic are receiving
rood and supplies from vessels fly
ing the American flag. The matter
has been reported to the Navy de-
partment for investigation. The de-
tails of the trouble on the Manitowoc
sre being withheld.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
SONS OF ATTORNEY MUNLEI
HAVE ENLISTED IN ARMY

Assistant District Attorney Munley
who left for the states yesterday. has
four sons, two Of whom, the eldest
and youngest. have already enlisted
in the United States army. and his
two other sons are within the age pre-
scribed by the conscription law. and
may also be required to enlist. Judge
Munley made the trip to the States
principally to see his boys before they
departed for the front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
'60hPERs URGES
RUSSIANS FIGHT
SENDS LONG TELEGRAM
TO THE WORkINGMEN
President of the American Federation
Of Labor Urges the Soldiers and
WOrkingmen to Continue to Fight
Against the Common Enemy.
President of the American Federation

- WASHINGTON. ID. c., May g.
President Gompers OF the American
Federation OF Labor. has sent long
cable message to Russia urging the
committees OF the soldiers and work
men to continue the fight against Ger
many. He laudS the American Com
mission going to Russia and states
that they will assist in combating
the common enemy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
LOCATOR OF kENNECOTT
NINE NOW ~ OFFICE

r. F. McCiennan. one of the origin
al stakers OF the famous Bonanza
mine at Kennecott, whose home is
near Los Angeles. is now one of the
county supervisors of that district
Mcclellan is well known in Alaska,
having spent much of the last 19 years
in the north. He says that breaking
into politics and allowing the boys to
put him in as supervisor was mis-
take, but he refuses to allow the bur
den OF Office get his goat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
DAILY DOINGS OF
THE. DISTRICT COURT

The case OF the United States VS.
Oscar LlndQuist was brought up this
morning on a motion of counsel for
the defense to dismiss the cause. the
an order was made dismissing the
case.
In the case of George Berg VS.. At
drey Berg the action was dismissed
ON motion of plaintiffs attorney.
In the case of John Christensen vs..
Mathilda Sweeney Christensen de-
cree of divorce was granted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
British Labor Ilauds U. s,

WASHINGTON, D. c., May g.
The Parliamentary Committee of the
British Trades Union Congress. in a
cablegram received Saturday by Sam
ael Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, declared its
belief that 1.-The moral no less than
the material effect of Americas de-
laration of war will hasten the end
Of the world tragedy and put an end
10 war forever"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09

JOS. Bourke will leave on one OF
the next boats for the westward,
where he will visit the natives on the
numerous islands of the Alaskan arch
ipelago. He will not return until
some time in July. Mr.. Bourke is
agent for the suppression of illicit
selling of in.oxicants to the natives.
and is doing good work in suppress
ing bootleggers and others who are
supplying the Aleuts with liquor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
HUNDREDS OF GUNS
CONFISCATED IN RAIDS

CLEVELAND. May 9.-Hundreds
of rifles. bayonets. swords and am
munition belts with large quantities
of ammunition were confiscated in po-
lice raids on three houses here last
night. The owners, all naturalized
Germans, said they had collected the
arms as an amusement. They were
not detained.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
WANTSDEPARTMENT
OF FOOD CONTROL
TO HANDLE WHEAT AND
OTHER NECESSITIES
Herbert Hoover, Head of Belgian Re
lief, Urges Establishment of Separ.
ate Department tor Control of Food
During War.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. May O..
Herbert Hoover. head of the Belgian
RelHf is urging a separate department
forf9the control of foodstuffs during
the war He urges that this depart
ment have complete control of the
wheatS sugar and other necessities
and the distribution of the same.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
k'arragut Sails South

The steamer Admiral Farragut ar
rived in port from the westward short
ly after 10 o'clock last night and sail
ed south about an hour later. The
passengers booked here for the south
we're Capt. J. C. Mehaffey, for Juneau,
H. M. Carter. l.. L. Doty and Mrs.
Doty. for Seattle and Eli Larson for
Katalla
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09

Corporal Richard Noakes gave the
pupils of the Valdez high school an
interesting lecture upon india" yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Noakes has seen
service in tho Afghanistan campaigns
and in the Boer war. and has some
interesting tales of adventure in for
eign lands.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
l. w. w. CASES AT SEATTLE
ARE DRAWING TO CLOSE

SEATTLE. May 9.-The testimony
of Thomas H. Tracy, a defendant in
the /. w. w. cases. which have been
on trial here for the past three weeks
was concluded yesterday afternoon
The witness was subjected to a grill
ing cross-examination by the prose-
cutting attorneys conducting the case.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
McADt,O MAKES FIRST
PAYMENT FRENCH LOAN
French Minister is Given $1OO,OOO,-
600 to Aid Carrying on War

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May g.
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo to-
day handed 10 the French minister
S1OO,OOO,OOO in treasury notes. the
first installment of the loan the Uni
ted States will make to France to aid
in carrying on the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
rURRET CROWN WILL
LOAD ORE AT GRANNY

The freighter Turret Crown. which
arrived at, Anchorage recently with =
large cargo of railroad material from
Panama, will probably come here aft
.r unloading and take on a cargo Of
ore at the CRANKY mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
SENATE ADOPTS
EMBARGO SECTION
COMPLIES REQUEST
OF THE PRESIDENT
After an Executive Session Lasting
-Four and One-half Hours the SEN
ate Adopts the Embargo Clause on
Espionage Bill as Requested.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. May g.
After an executive session lasting
four and one-half hours the Senate
yesterday afternoon concurred with
the Presidents wishes relative to the
embargo section OF the espionage bill,
and adopted the measure as request
ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
TAKES OVER
THE MARCONI SYSTEM
Present Employees Will be Sworn into
the Service of the United States

WASHINGTON. ID. c., May 8
The government has taken over all the
Marconi wireless stations in the cOuh-
try during the period of the war. So
far as possible all the present oper-
ators will be sworn into the service
of the United States and will be re-
tanned in their positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
fsuild to Hold Food Sale.

On Saturday afternoon from three
to five the Woman's Guild will have
on sale a goodly amount of home
made pies. cakes. bread and other
delicacies to make glad the hearts Of
men. 1t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09

The new building being erected by
the Valdez Packing Company is rap
idly nearing completion. and is most
imposing structure 4Ox80 feet in size.
The company will be ready to start
packing as soon as the fish begin to
run.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
AGREES
ON REVENUE BILL
Final Draft of Measure Adopted and
Will Soon be Reported to House

WASHINGTON. d. {. May 8
1t was announced this morning that
the Ways and Means Committe of the
House had agreed upon a final draft
of the Revenue Bill and that the same
would be reported to the House in
the near future.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
MARTIN RELIEVES
DOCTOR BROOKS
HEAD ALASKA DIVISION
OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
DIR. Brooks Is Captain In the Officers
Reserve Corps and Has Been Calf
ed Upon to Go Into Training for
Service i'm Army.
Dr. Brooks Is Captain In the Officers

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May s.
DR.. G.. e. Martin has been appointed
to- relieve DR.. Alfred BEeoks as head
OF the Alaska DIVISION 81 tie U. S.
Geological survey. DR.. Brooks is
captain in the Officers reserve COM
pany and has been called upon to 60
into training.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-09
BRITISH TRANSPORT
RALLARAT Is SUNK

LONDON, May 9.-It is announced
by the British Admiralty today that
the British transport Ballarat. COLI
veying troops from Australia to En-
gland, was sunk by a German sub
marine recently. All of the troops
were rescued by patrol boats.