davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
21,8o4 PERSONS
ARE ENR0LLED|N
RED CROSS WORK
Weeks WhirIwind Campaign in
Omaha Nets Total Of More
Than $4,000; Money
to Washington.

Total figures for Omaha's big one
week Red Cross membership CAM
paign, announced Saturday night by
Secretary w. G. Ure, were 2l,804, or
1904 more than the goal of 10000 set
Monday when the campaign started.
Mr.. Ure predicted that the grand
result of the weeks campaign will be
$4,000 members. He said there are
fully $500 members signed, but not
yet reported to the Office. .., ,...
Money in the treasury last night
totalled slightly more than $4,000.
OF this amount, about $4,000 will
go to Washington to general head
quarters for the American Red Cross.
This will leave $4,000 to equip
and train the ambulance company,
which will cost $4,000, and to fur
nish supplies for soldiers at the front.
The numbers enrolled during the
week, Mr.. Ure said, include 900 from
South Omaha, 800 from the smelter,
500 from county towns and commune
ties, and 1000 from Masonic bodies.
Also the Boy Scouts are yet to be
heard from. The Boy Scouts figures
are estimated all the way from 500
to 1,500.
Recruits for Ambulance Corps.
The great majority of the 21,S04
memberships are for 81. There were
1e,45l for 81, 1,l5l for 81, 199 for S.,
l55 for $40, eighty for SIS, and one
for $l00.
Announcement Saturday that orders
had been received to recruit an am
bulance company, caused score of
young men to place their names on
the recruits waiting list. 1t is ex-
pected thatb lanks for enlistment will
be here in a few days.
Chairman Dietz of the Omaha chap
ter with G. w. Wattles, finance chair
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Supreme Court Upholds. J.
Omaha GARBAGE Ordinance

An opinion Of the Nebraska su-
preme court Saturday affirms the
judgment of the Douglas county dis
trict court and upholds the ordinance
in the case. brought by George Ur-
bach and others to enjoin the city Of
Omaha from enforcing an ordinance
prohibiting anyone not employed by
the city for that purpose from hauling
garbage through the streets
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
War Preparations
In Buffalo County

Kearney, Neb., May 20.-(Specia1.)
"A Buffalo county council for de-
fense has been organized, Judge w.
D. Oldham being the chairman with
Banker John G. Lowe, vice chairman.
This organization is now busily occu-
pied organizing similar councils in
every township of the county. The
work is being carried on in accordance
with the state council instructions.
The countyis also organized for
draft law. Plenty of citizens have en-
rolled their services as clerks, the
list having already been forwarded
to the governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
KAISER WOULD SPLIT EUROPE WITH MILITARY LINE
AS THE BACKBONE OF HIS PRUSSLAN WORLD EMPIRE;
HOOVER is MADE EOOD DICTATOR OF UNITED STA TE.
French Steamer Is
Torpedoed and
-. Fiftu.One Die

Paris, May 2o.--The French
steamer Colbert, carry French mill.
tary passengers was torpedoed and
sunk in the Mediterranean, April 80,
by a German submarine. Fifty-one
persons lost their lives. Announce
ment Of the sinking was made this
afternoon by the French admiralty
as follows:
The steamer Colbert in the serv-
Ice Of the admiralty and having on
board a certain number of military
passengers was torpedoed in the
Mediterranean on the morning OF
April 80, by a submarine. Fifty
one persons were killed. The Col
bert was a passenger carrying ves-
sci OF 1894 tons gross.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Chinese House Won't Vote
War Till Premier ReSiqns

Picking, China, May 20.AThc house
of representatives by vote of 229 to
l8O decided today not to consider
any war measure until the premier
and Minister of War Tuan Chi Jul re-
signed and the entire cabinet was
reorganized. Virtually all the cabinet
resigned recently, but the premier re-
fused TO accept their designations.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Floods in Russia Claim
More Victims Than Revolution

Correspondence of The, Associated Pressl
Odessa, Russia, April 28. Floods in
southern Russia have claimed more
victims than the revolution. They fol-
lowed the heavy snowfall that cano-
pied this part of the country soon
after the recent revolution. The floods
interrupted railway traffic, especially
between here and the new Roumanian
capital at Jassy and some houses were
swept from their foundations and a
number of persons were drowned. The
rising waters caused more excitement
in these parts than the revolution.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
sand Now the Americans" J
Say Germans of y. S. Fleet

Amsterdam (Via London), May 20.
ALI the German papers print the
news OF the arrival of the American
destroyer fotilla in European waters
under single headline. The LokaI
Anzeiger heads the item: "Now The,
Americansp ErJ
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Commissioner Wright's
Daughter Loses Her Rinq

Miss Margaret Wright, daughter OF
Commissioner Johu Wright Of Lin
coin, lost gold ring set with brown
stone at Rourke park Saturday after
noon. The ring slipped off her finger
during the excitement of the base ball
game. She returned to the grand
stand to look for the ring just as soon
as she noticed her loss, but was unable
to find it. VI
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Soldiers Of Canada Must
Not Wear Civilian CIothinu

Correspondence OF The Associated Press)
London, April 30.-Canadians and
other overseas staff officers, who have
not the facilities Of a home and friends
such as the British officers possess are
irritated over a new order forbidding
them to wear civilian clothes, except
for golf or other sports, for which
they have no time. The order says
mo multi except in private houses"
which means, as a rule for dominions
officers no multi at all. The officers
feel that, after two years in uniform,
they ought to be allowed to wear
civilian dress when dining in @public
place or going 10 a theater,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
British Government to
Establish Health Ministry

Correspondence Of The Associated Press)
London, April 30.-The British gov
ernment is understood to be seriously
considering the establishment of a
ministry OF health. This ministry, it
is stated, would have charge Of sani-
tation, housing, sickness, insurance,
and all similar matters that would
logically fall under its jurisdiction.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Conductor Wright's Judgment
Against Rail Company Cut

The Nebraska supreme court has
cut down the judgment for $4,000
secured by Edgar P. Wright, con-
ductor in the employe Of the Omaha
& Council Bluffs Street Railway COM
pany, secured in the Douglas county
district court, to $4,000 on the
grounds that the judgment was Excess
sive.
While adjusting the trolley on top
Of his car Wright received a shock
and was knocked from the car, sus-
taiping alleged permanent injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Spaniards Will Stage Big
Demonstration for Allies

Paris, May 20.-A great public
manifestatieAtin favor Of the entente
allies, says a Havas dispatch from
Madrid, has been set for May 27, in
the Place Des Taureaux in the Span
ish capital. The delegations from the
provinces are expected to attend the
meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Strike Of Ten Thousand d
Paris DreSSmakerS Over

Paris, May 20.--The strike Of the
10000 dressmakers of Paris ended to.
night after conference between rep
resentatives of the workers and ems
ployers and government officials. 4,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
Continued on Page Two, Column Two.)
Arthur Warren Waite Will
Be Executed on Thursday

Sing Sing, N. Y, May 20-Dr. Ar
thur Warren Waite, who was convict
ed in New York Of poisoning to death
his wealthy father-in-law, will be exc
cuted here next Thursday, it was an
nounced today. The condemned man
now is spending most Of his time read
ing and writing letters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
ITALIANS CRUSH
RUSH OF AUSTRIA
/. ON SOUTH FRONT
General Cardinals Troops
Smash Onslaught Of Enemy
and Take Great Guam
tity of Material. :

Rome (Via London), May 90
General Cadorna's forces yesterday
extended their positions on Hill 652
on the Julian front. repulsed counter
attacks of dense masses Of Austro-
Hungarian troops and captured a
large quantity of war material, says
today's official statement. East of
Gorizia the Italians broke through
the Austrian lines and took num-
Der Of prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21
The Weather

For Enthusiastically showers; cooler,
Temperature and Omaha Yesterday,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-21

Continued on Page Two, Column one)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
Fifteen New Doctors
for Many Service
McdicalCoilc gcAnnounccs Grad
uation Without Further Ex-
animation Of Men.

In order that they may enter the
service of the government at once. the
Medical College of Virginia last night
announced the graduation Of fifteen
students in the senior class who enter
the Navy Reserve Corps as medical
officers. 1t is expected that they will
go on duty at once. All OF tho men
will receive their diplomas at the reg
ular medical college commencement.
but their college work ended with the
examinations conducted by Surgeon
Pryor, Of the Navy. yesterday They
have had an average class standing
during the whole time they have been
In the medical cclie7c of So or better.
The fifteen graduates are:
Carl Ashton Broaddus. Newton. Va.
Alan Jenries Chcnery. Ashland Va
Claude Wallop Colonna, Mappsville,
Va.
Sterling Smith Cook. La Crosse. Va.
Bruce Fowler Holding, Wake Forest,
William Arthur Morgan. Raleigh
y. G.
Page Oscar Northington. La Crosse,
Va
william Tell oppcnhcimcr. Jr, Rich
mond. Va
John Judson Sale. Fredericksburg
Va.
Toson olco,t Summers. Milton. w
Va.
John Clayton Taylor, Grecnville
y. G.
John willard Vann. DanvilIe. Va. .
Marshall Henry Hood. Goldsboro
y. c.
Ernest W. Larkin. Carthage, y. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
WOMEN TO INSIST
ON CONSUMPTION LAW
Mrs. Alexander Graham He'll Urges
"Drirc' on Congress for That
Method OF Recruiting.

+ WASHINGTON. April 2l.-Appeal to
the women of America. addressed to
the mothers. wives and daughters Of
brave men," has been sent out by Mrs.
Alexander Graham Bell TO make big
drive" on Congress In the effort to have
that body pass CONSUMPTION legislation.
The appeal calls upon the women to
act now. as Tomorrow may be too
late"
Universal military training" the APP
peal says. lis means whereby the
whole citizenship OF the nation can be
made to contribute to its defense. cN-
actly as through property taxation the
whole citizenship is made to contribute
to its maintenance.
You should not try to prevent your
boys from springing to their country's
aid but you have the right to insist
that they shall not be left alone to bear
the brunt. that they shall not be sac
riflced for the unpatriotic.
"If you want to save them you must
act now. at once. without moments
further delay. The bill authorizing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
WILL H. PARRY DEAD
Vice Chairman 81 Federal Trade Com.
mission Never Receivers From
Effects OF Operations.
Try Associated Press.1

NY Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, April 2i-Win II.
Parry. of Seattle. vice-chairman of the
Federal Trade Commission died at a
hospital hero late to-day from the
effects of an operation performed a
week ago.
Mr.. Parr% had been in poor health
for some months, and overwork had
made his condition worse. When Pres
ident Wilson learned he was TO go to
the hospital. he assigned his own per-
sonal physician, DR. Cary r. Grayson.
as consultant.
operation was performed for gall
stones. and for the first few days il
appeared he had a more than even
10 weaken on Friday. however. and II
was seen he could not live.
In the death of Mr.. Parry. the Trade
Commission loses one of it's most VAL
liable and active members. He organ
lied its staff, and personally directed
many of its economic investigations.
Recently he had given his whole time
TO the commissions newsprint inquiry,
and. his physicians said. injured him =
self by a too close application to his
task. The commissions lumber inves-
tigation was conducted under his d.
rection.
MIR. Parry was born in New York
City in 1864. After graduation from
Columbia University he went West,
and engaged in newspaper work in
Oregon and Washington. Later he was
elected city comptroller OF Seattle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
TOBACCO AS ANTlToxIN
German Surgeon says Use OF CIEars
md Cigarettes Prevents Typhoid
and MninrIa in LoHiands.

BERLIN. April "l-A German army
surgeon OF high rank reports in a
medical journal that tobacco protects
the soldiers in the hcld against con-
tHEious diseases. The physician made
extensive Investigations on the east
crn and Roumanian fronts. and the
statistics collected by him show that
the men addicted to the use of tobacco
seldom become victims OF malaria.
typhoid. etc.
I'm the fevcr-riddcn lowlands and
marshes OF the Dnics,er, noticed that
our soldiers remained well even under
the worst weather conditions. as long
as they smoked tobacco. cigars and
cigarettes. the physician writes.
Whenever our tobacco supply gave
out The cases OF typhoid and malaria
became quite numerous made SINH
lar observations in tho unhealthy
marshes along the Pripct and the Sc
reth Other physicians with whom I
discussed the result OF my investiga-
lions assured me they also had OBJ
served the minimizing effects of to-
bacco.
MY theory was further strength
cncd b. reports | receievd from the
marshy districts OF the Dwinsk front
and from Mesopotamia. To test the
effect of tobacco smoke on bacilli Of
different kinds. I made number Of
experiments, and found that it kills
malaria. smallpox, typhoid and even
cholera germs in n short time. For
this reason consider it my duty to
appeal to the public TO send s much
tobacco as possible TO the men at the
front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
For Acid Stomach, Indigestion, Gas
or Food Souring--Pape's Diapepsin
Instant Relief! NeutraIzes excessive stomach acids,
stopping dyspepsia, heartburn, belching, pain.

tralizing the acidity. SO the misery
won't come back very quickly.
You feel different as soon as 'Pape's
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach--distress Just vanishes--your
stomach gets sweet. no gases. no belch-
inG, no quotations of undigested food.
your head clears and you feel fine.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made. by getting large
fifty-cent case OF Papes Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
five minutes how needless IL is to suf-
fer from indigestion. dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder due to acid fermen-
tation.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

universal military training Is now be-
fore Congress. The forces arrayed
against II are united anC powerful.
Remember what iS at stake. Your
mems chances OF returning to you arc
lcssened If the bin falls to pass. for
they will have to do double duty.
What YOU must do Is to send word.
at once to your Congressman. Toll
your neighbors about II and get them
to act. too. Show them you ask for
nothing but justice. for the principle
that az all contribute to the maintc-
nance OF the government. so must all
contribute to It's defense. Hnd act now.
Tomorrow may be too late"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS
OF MEN FACE EACH OTHER
Skiiiful, Attack Is Met by Desperate
Defense I'm Latest Battle I'm
Northern France.
FRENCH MOVE STEADILY AHEAD
Defeat Terrific German Counterat-
tacks and Take Thousands OF Iris.
oncrs-Troops Filled With Delight
Over Change to Open Warfare.

From STAFF Correspondent OF tho
Associated press.)
ON FRENCH FRONT IN FRANCE.
Friday, April 20.--Pushing steadily
here. storming with great dash there.
defeating terrific German countcrat-
tacks and taking thousands of prison.
ers the French carried their victorious
forward move farther to- day along the
entire front from SCISSORS to Auberive.
hundreds OF thousands OF men face
each other In this latest battle. wherein
skillful attack is met by desperate de-
feat
AS tho Associated Presses correspond
cnt to-day observed q section of the
battle for the ridge upon which runs
the Chemin- des- Danes Road. branching
eastward from the great Maubeuge
Road, about four milcg northward OF
Naiily. and parallel with the Aisnc
River. patches each of a hundred Ger
man prisoners marched toward tho rear
TO augment the 10000 already counted
aimee the engagement began on Monday.
FRENCH SOLDIERS MARCH
WITH CONFIDENT SWING
To day. for tho first time since The
French moved from their lines TO at
tack. the sun shone and the brilliancc
Of the weather was reflected on tho
faces OF the troops. who were filled with
delight over the change from trench
warfare. The men sang in their bivou-
acs and marched with confident ewing
when ordered forward. The French ar
tillery fire constituted one continuous
roll all along the front. and the Ger
mans replied heavily. but their guns
were forced gradually back.
Possession of the Chemin dcs- Danes
ridge gives the occupant excellent po-
sitions for observation, and the Ger
mans fought desperately to retain 1t.
They could not however, stay the
French progress at several points. and
their fierce counterattack between ALL
les and Hurtebisc was crushed despite
the fact that they threw great masses
OF men against the advancing French.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

DO some foods you cat hit back
taste good. but work badly; ferment
into acids and cause sick. sour, Gassy
stomach? Now. Mr.. or Mrs. Dyspeptic.
jot this down: Pape's Diapepsin helps
neutralize the excessive acids in the
stomach SO your food won't sour and
upset you. There never was anything
SO safely quick. so certainly effective.
No difference how badly your stomach
is upset you usually get happy relief
in five minutes. but what pleases you
most is that il helps to regulate your
stomach so you can cat your favorite
foods without fear.
Most remedies give you relief some
are slow, but not sure.
'Pape's Diapepsin" is positive in neu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
FIRES IN LEAKSVILLE
Home of Manager of Welfare and
Health BurnH-Third DiSnster
Within Inst Ten Days.
IsnecIal no. rhe rimes.pispat ch.

Especial TO The Times Dispa tch.l
DANVILLE, VA, April "l.--The
township of Leaksvilie, not far over
the State border, suffered its third
disastrous fire within ten days last
night. when the residence OF w. II.
Lynch. manager of welfare and health
OF the community. was destroyed.
good many pieces of furniture were
saved from the fire. which started. II
Is believed. from Il defective fiue. caus-
ing a financial loss OF $4,000. Eight
thousand dollars insurance was on the
building. The residence was known
as the DIR. Mebane place and. situated
on grassy knoll. commanded a fine
view. q short while later fire de-
stroyed Redman's livery stable. In the
retail district. Ten days ago the En-
nire Theater was destroyed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
WHISKY is RETURNED
Judge X. Carter scott Orders Ss2
Quarts Restored to Deavcrs and
Williams.

Judge r. Carter Scott. or the Cir.
cult Court OF Henrico County. yester-
day entered an order directing tho re-
turn OF $50 quarts OF whisky to John
beavers and Roy Williams. who hsy.
been acquitted on the charge OF trans
porting illegally ardent spirits through
this State.
The order. which was secured on tn
motion OF w. NJ. Justis. Jr.. counsel
for the North Caroiinians. will be exc
cutcd by Sheriff w. Webb Sydnor
beavers aud Williams will be reauir.
cd to make immediate removal of the
whisky from this State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

10c package Hair Nets. The
Gold Medal Set; holds S automo-
bile nets. with elastic cord. Ex-
ira large size. This sale &c
at .............. JPK
10c Brass Pins. THE Invinci-
ble." 800 count; best grade; as
sorted size; English 7H.C
make. Priced this sale. l1S
l5c Toilet Pin. large cube. 100
count; finest quality; glass heads.
only limited quantity; NC
assorted colors to cube. OTo
l0c Inside Betting, best quail
ity, width IL to 1& inches, 10
yard pieces. This sale, by 7EC
the pieces, priced at. 49,. ID
12tac Inside Betting, best quail
ity, with 2 and 21a inches. 10
yards to piece; white only.
This sale riced at OoC
1oc Papers Toilet Pins, import
ed, cannot be duplicated assort-
ed jet. white and colored head;
in this special sale enc
at OI'fEA
Imitation Pearl Buttons, first
quality, two and four holes; e1-
ccptional quality. These show up
we'll after washing; all &c
sizes; lignes IA to a.. ;. ODz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

Csc Lisle Footlets, positively
keeps hosiery from wearing at
the toe or heels; absorbs all
moisture; gives COM 1CH.C
iort ...... xA1SPR
Eagle Crochet Cottons. six-cord
mercerized, hard-twisted; made
from Sea Island cation; all 1nC
sizes in this. priced at. -. III
csc Hair Nets. real human
hair, fringe net; large size for au-
tomobiling. ANY shade in 1nC
this special sale at. -. lUEA
l0c Shoe Trees. an item that
helps to keep the shoe in good
shape. Buy them in this 1FC
special sale, pairs for. Id
1oc. Shoe Polish, "Shoe Satin"
softens and preserves the leather;
for all kinds OF black INC
shoes. this sale -. ;. tTS
&c Safety Pins. nickleplated,
protected coil; good quality; all
sizes. Buy any size during &c
this sale, card ........... y
Csc Skirt Gauge, Dressmakers'
Favorite. measures correctly and
hangs skirt perfectly. Saves
[ me and labor. This 91C
on'o ...... Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

Tonight surc! Remove the liver and
bowel poison which Is keeping your
head dizzy, your tongue coated. breath
offensive and stomach sour. Don't stay
bilious, sick, hcadachy. constipated and
full of cold. Why don't YOU get :: box
of Cascarets from the drug store now?
Eat one or two tonight and enjoy the
incest, gentleSt liver and bowel cleans
Ing YOU ever experienced You will
wake up feeling fit and fine. Casca-
rets never grippe or bother YOU all the
next day like calomel salts and pills,
They act gently, but thoroughly.
Mothers\shouldg give cross. sick. bilious
or fevcrish children a whole Cascaret
any time. They are harmless and chill
dren love them.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
Child FatnlIy nurncd.

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.l
DANN1LLE. VA, April .l.-News
was received here to-day OF the fatal
burning OF Lena Abbott. the three
yearold daughter OF Mir. and Mrs. w.
T. Abbott. at Climax. The child died
on Tuesday as a'result of her injuries.
Alone in the house with her grand
mother. the child approached too close
to an open CRATE. and her clothing be-
camo ignited. Mrs. Hall. her grand
mother. In trying TO tear the burning
clothing off, WAS HERSELF badly injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
Dahney VI. Anderson.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LYNCHBURG. VA. April ol.-Dabney
NJ. Anderson, sevcnty-thrce years of
age, native OF Appomattox County.
died here yesterday.
MFR. Anderson was 4 Confederate vet
Gran. having Served four years in the
War Between the States in Captain
Robertsons company.
Mr.. Anderson is survived by his wife
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER. VA. April 2l.--Afrs.
Sarah a. Frye. seventy-one years old.
widow OF James NJ. Frye. died at her
home on Wednesday,. following a long
illness. She leaves ono son. James W.
Frye. Of Brooklyn. n. Y. and three
daughters-Mrs. Martin wisecarver
and Mrs. William G. Grove. Winchester,
ana Mrs. Jerome st. Cerau. New
Orleans. La. Her funeral was hold
Thursday afternoon, her pastor Rev.
T. NJ. Richardson. Of tho Southern
Methodist Church. officiating.