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Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
new DEMAND FOR
RELEASE OF men
HELD BY KAISEn|
Destruction of SchQx
On Which No e
Lost, is Sc
OWNERS FILE A PROTEST
Report from Captain Says His
Ship Was Sunk by Aus
trian Submarine.
CARRIED NO CoNTRABAND

Washington, Feb. l5.-A new and
vigorous demand for the release OF
the Americans from the prize ship
Yarrowdale, held prisoners in Ger
many, will be sent forward in the
very near future, it was stated today
definitely. The demand will be ac-
companied by a full statement, on
treatment accorded Germans and Ger
man ships in the United States,
The president and Secretary Lam
sing remained together for only a
few minutes and then the president
went into the Office of Secretary Dan
iels.
Secretary Lansing said mo big
event" was responsible for the confer
ence. 1t was thought the arming OF
American merchantmen was under
discussion.
Later it was said that the confer
ence between Secretary Lansing and
the president did not have any direct
bearing on the present German situa,
ton.
After remaining with Secretary
Daniels for fifteen minutes President
Wilson walked to the Office of Secre-
tary Baker.
When he left Secretary Bakers Of
flee he said:
81 am just keeping track OF things
There is nothing new"
No Definite Plans.
While it was still indicated that the
accumulation of violations of Amer
lean rights might lead President Viii
son to go before congress al any
time, II was stated today that he has
made no definite plans for taking
such a step Immediately.
The sinking of the American
schooner Lyman M. Law in the Mcdi-
terranean by an Austrian submarine
probably with warning, is regarded by
here as illegal, inasmuch as
the cargo was not contraband and the
submarine displayed no flag, but since
no lives were lost it is believed the
incident will not in itseH develop into
a cause for drastic action by this gov
ernment.
Submarine is Austrian.
New York, Feb 5.-A cabiegram-
from F. w. McDonough, captain Of
the American schooner Lyman M.
Law, which was sunk in the Mediter-
ranean, was received here today by
the agents of the Maritime Transpor-
tation company. The message reads
Law destroyed Austrian subma-
rine. Crew safe Cagliari, Sardinia
(Signed) "F. w, MDONOUGH."
George w. F. Green, president of
the Maritime Transportation conf
pany, announced today that he in
tended to file protest with the State
department over the destruction of
he, schooner.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
French Ministry
Fixes Prices for
Butter and Cheese

Paris, Feb. l5.-The food ministry
has decided that from February l9
maximum prices are to be fixed
throughout France for milk, butter
and cheese. In the department of
the Seine, including Paris, the price
of milk must not exceed 10 cents for
a litre-about a pint and thrce-quar-
ters-if bought in shop, or II cents
delivered.
The maximum prices for butter vary
from SLIP to $l.35'p per kilo-roughly
two pounds-according TO the quality
and source.
The only cheese prices fixed so far
are Camembert, from Is cents to 26
cents the small box, according to
quality, and pont reveque at slightly
higher prices. All prices must be con-
spiculously displayed in the shop con-
cerned.
There will be no celebration of
Mardi Gras next Tuesday, but all
theaterS will be permitted to give
both morning and evening perform
ances. The two-course meal regula-
ton, which applies to all hotels and
restaurants, goes into effect today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
DRY RIDER PLACED
UPON POSTAL BILL
Senate Amendment Bars Liq
uor Advertisements and Or
ders from the Mails.
DRASTIC PENALTY ADDED

Washington, Feb. l5.-Newspapers
and other publications containing
liquor advertisements would be barred
from the mails in states prohibiting
such advertising by an amendment to
the postal bill adopted late today by
the senate. The amendment must be
accepted by the house before it can
become law.
The amendment was submitted by
Senator Jones of Washington after
the senate by a two-thirds vote had
suspended the rules to make it admis-
siblc in an appropriation bill. 1t car
ries with it drastic clause added by
Senator Reed, making it crime pun
ishable by $1,000 fine or from six
months to two years Imprisonment
for any person to order, purchase or
cause liquor to be transported into
dry states for beverage purposes, ex-
ceptng, however, for scientific, med
icinal, sacramcntal or mechanical pur-
poses. This provision is designed to
make bone dry" states that prohibit
the manufacture OF Intoxicating
liquor, but permit limited quantities
for personal use.
The Jones amendment as originally
proposed, made the maximum penalty
FIVE years Imprisonment. Senator
Reed so ridiculed this that Senator
Jones changed it,
An amendment by Senator MARITIME
to include cigarette advertisements in
the maif ban was rejected by vote
of l9 to 80.
A bill to bar liquor advertisements
from the mails already has passed
the senate. 1t may never reach a vote
in the. house, but by attaching the
legislation to the appropriation bill
action is assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16

Nelson particularly are charged with
ambitions to leadership.
City administration bosses are
vexed on account OF the refusal of the
Douglas county boys" to stand
hitched.
Didn't we Stand behind the delega-
tion at the last election' Isn't this
the golden opportunity for democrats?
Then why shouldn't our delegation
stick together and quit their petty
quibbling2' we're questions asked by
a city hall leader "...E ..0
The democratic organization here
takes the position that true democ-
racy means that there shall be one
leader at one time and that all shall
follow the leader. This business Of
four or FIVE trying to be leaders does
not set we'll with the powers that be
in Omaha.
Mayor Dahlman, City Attorney
Rine, c. F. Bessie and others are
journeying to Lincoln every. now and
then in vain endeavor to get the
boys in line for effective work.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
GERARD AND PARTY
ARRIVE AT PARIS
Ambassador Sharp and En-
bassy Staff Meet Ameri-
cans at Station.
TRIP WITHOUT INCIDENT

Paris, Feb. l5.--Jamcs W. Gerard,
former American ambassador at Bcr-
lin; Mrs. Gerard and their party,
forty-two persons i'll all, arrived in
Paris this morning from Bcrne
Switzerland. They were met at the
station by the American ambassador
William Fl, Sharp, and the embassy
staff.
A battalion of French photograph
ers took snapshots OF Mr. and Mrs.
Gerard as they alighted from the
train. The journey from Berne was
without incident. The French gov
ernment placed two cars at. the dis
posal Of the party, attaching them to
regular train. Mr.. and Mrs. Ger
ard are stopping at hotel.
Mr.. Gerard had a long talk with
Mr.. Sharp at the embassy this morn
ing. He probably will be received by
distinguished representatives of the
French government and will meet
some of the most important person.
ages at dinner which Mr.. and Mrs.
Sharp are arranging.
Gerard Thanks Germans.
Berlin, Feb. l5.-(Via Wireless to
Sayville. ION leaving German soil,
ex-Ambassador Gerard asked the Ger.
man correspondents who had accom-
panied him to transmit his thanks to
the German government" says the
Overseas news agency. HE declared
that the arrangements made by the
government for the American en-
bassy and colony surpassed every
thing he might have hoped for and
that German hospitality and chival-
rousness brilliantly stood the test
during these hard days."
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Man Who Attacked Editor
Must Pay for His Fun

Yankton, S. D., Feb. l5.-(Special.)
In circuit court, February term.
now in session here, with no-criminal
cases to be tried, the main interest
centered on suit brought by Editor
f. A. Kaech Of the Yankton County
Record against John Walsh for dam
ages to the amount of 500 for al
legged damages in an assault case. The
jury returned verdict for $50. Walsh
struck Kaech, who attacked him in
his paper, and the case, after appear
ing in justice court, reached circuit
court, and may go to the supreme
court.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
NEBRASKA, WOMEN
VISIT STATE HOUSE
Gather From Over State to
Present Arguments Upon
Limited Suffrage Bill.
MANY ARE FROM OMAHA

Lincoln. Feb. 15.-(Special Tele-
gram )-One of the most largely at
tended and most enthusiastic hearings
of the winter was held this evening
before the senate committee on privi-
leges and elections when those repre-
senting both sides of the partial SUI
frage bill presented their arguments
to the committee, the session lasting
about three hours. A delegation OF
about seventy-hve was here from
Omaha.
Among the speakers for the bill was
Prof. George Howard of the Univer-
sity of Nebraska, Rev. Mr.. Wetherly
Of Lincoln, Unitarian minister. who
went to Europe with the Ford peace
expedition; Miss Alice Howell, Miss
Hrbek of the state university; Mrs,
Halleck Rose, Mrs. Draper Smith and
Mrs. J. NJ Metcalf of Omaha and sew
eral other women from out in the
state.
The argument of the ants was pre-
sented by Miss Minnie Bronson,
graduate OF the university OF Iowa,
who was introduced by Mrs. William
Archibald Smith of Omaha. Miss
Bronson's arguments were so forcible
that at one time she was greeted with
Kisses from the suffragists on the
other side. However, she kept her
equilibrium and Continued to drive
home her arguments.
Law Observance Needed.
Miss Bronson told the committee
that it was not so much the making
of laws that was wanted as it was the
observance of those already made.
"You can make laws and provide
for their enforcement" said she, but
the important things is the observ-
ance of the law and that can best be
taught from the mothers knee"
She denied that the votes of women
had brought better conditions in suf-
frage states.
Rev. Mr.. Wetherly sought to dis
credit her arguments, calling atten-
ton. to the fact that Miss Bronson
had been paid to attend the hearing,
while the speakers on the other side
were volunteers.
School Bill Hearing.
A hearing on the Howell-Goodall
bills to give the schools of Omaha
representation, by wards, but election
OF the representatives. on the board
at large, came up this afternoon be-
fore the educational committee of the
senate and a spirited argument was
had between advocates for and against
the bill Those who argued against
the bill were ]. H. Beaumont. John
Robbins, W. F. Baxter, Edgar Scott,
DR.. Harold Clifford and A. R. Wells;
while Harry Claibourne, Fred Hoye
and DR.. Holovtchiner, appeared for
it, All were from Omaha '
Banquet at Hotel,
Two hundred and fifty women
marched en- masse from a downtown
hotel to the state house and attended
the afternoon session of the senate.
There were representatives from all
parts of the state.
The banquet meeting at noon was
said to be one of the liveliest suffrage
meetings ever held ipl the state. Fol-
lowing an enthusiastic talk by the
presiding officer, in which she de-
clared woman had been the slave to
the dishrag, the washrag and the dust
rag long enough, the entire body of
women took up the slogan, DO it
now," and sailed forth to the state
house
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Says Americans Are
WrkedlN Temptsna God

Amsterdam, Feb. l5.-(Via Lon
don.)-The Lokal Anzeiger Of Ber-
lin expresses the hope that eabled
reports to the effect that Amer
lean merchantmen are sailing in
defiance of the submarine block
ade are unfounded.
"The plan for such sailings," it
says, "at the bottom amounts to
nothing else than most wickedly
tempting God"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
French Passenger
Liner Arrives at
New York Safely

New York, Feb. i5.-Another en-
tentc steamship, the French liner
Chicago, which passed safely
through Germany's zone Of unre-
stricted submarine warfare, arrived
here today with l8l passengers. No
U boats were observed, the officers
said, nor any friendly war vessels,
although the wireless spoke of the
presence of French patrol boats off
the French coast
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Previous Announcement.

Announcement was made on Feb
ruary II that the relief commission
had notified the German authorities
that its representatives would be
withdrawn from Belgium and north
ern France. This step was taken in
reply to an order from the German
authorities that Americans must de-
part, leaving only a few Of their rep
resentatives headed by the American
minister, Brand Whitiock.
This order was said by the COM
mission to have been given by Baron
Won der Lancken, civil governor OF
Brussels. On receipt Of this order, the
commission arranged for the immedi-
ate Withdrawal of all its representa-
tives except few who were to see
TO it that the relief work Should not
be interrupted pending its transfer to
another neutral organization,
Asked to Lower Flag.
Washington, Feb. Estate dc.
partment advices today reported off
cially that Brand Whitlock, American
minister to Belgium, had been re-
quested, but not ordered, by the Ger
man military authorities to lower the
American flag from the legation in
Brussels.
The departments advices made no
mention Of American relief workers
being held prisoners and officials
shared the opinion of Chairman Hoov-
er OF the American commission that it
was improbable. As~to the flag incl
dent, it seemed to be regarded by Of
ficials as more sentimental than ac-
tually serious, although it did arouse
some feeling. State department off :
cials took the view that the German
military authorities were acting strict
ly within their rights.
The American minister IS accred-
tied to the Belgian government, not
to Belgium as geographical unit,
and the seat of the Belgium govern
ment at Havre. Mr.. Whitlock re-
mained at Brussels bv permission OF
the German government to take part
in the relief work and the American
legation for diplomatic reasons ceased
to be legation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Demos from Omaha All Want to
Be Chiefs; Won't Stand Hitched

Democratic chieftains in Omaha
are complaining because the Douglas
county representatives at Lincoln all
want to be leaders of their delegation,
thereby jeopardizing the interests of
certain measures which they are ex-
pected to pilot through the legislature.
Richmond, Keegan, Shannon and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Fatal Case Of Lockjaw When
PitChfork Enters Brain

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. l4.-(Special
Telegram. )--Walter Woods Of New
Holland, O., died here of lockiaw
yesterday, caused by railing against a
pitchfork, the tine Of which entered
the brain through the nostril. He was
10 years of age. The body was sent
to New Holland today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Graves of Victims
Of the Battleship
Maine Decorated

Washington, Feb. l5.-The nine
teenth anniversary of the sinking of
the battleship Maine in Havana har-
Dor was observed here today by the
decorating of graves of the ships
dead sailors at Arlington National
cemetery and exercises by patriotic
and military organizations. Spanish
war veterans held services at Fort
Myer with the Cuban minister, Carlos
Manuel de Cespedes, and Com
mander-in- Chief Daniel V. Chisholm
among the speakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Three British Ships
Are Reported Sunk;
Crews Are Saved

Washington, Feb. l5.-The British
sailing vessel Ainsdale, Buenos Aires
for England, was stopped by a sub
marine 1870 miles off Cape Clear, off
the Irish coast, on February and
sunk after the crew had abandoned
it, Ambassador Page at London ad-
vised the State department of the
sinking today, saying that the crew Of
twenty-five, including one American,
had been rescued. The Ainsdale was
a full rugged ship of l,72S tons net
London, Feb. 15.-The British
steamer Cilicia OF $3.50 tons gross
has been sunk, Lloyd's shipping
agency announced today. The crew
was landed.
The British steamer Ferga also has
been sunk, the agency announces.
The Ciicia was $40 feet In length.
The Ferga is not listed in available
shipDing records,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Lincoln Men at New Orleans
After Long Trip by Canoe

New Orleans, La, Feb. l5.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-Stanley Mclean and
Clarence Moore OF Lincoln, Neb.,
have arrived here after long canoe
trip from their northern home Nc
can is regaining his health.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16
Good Help

Is the foundation of
every business.
Be sure you have a
sound foundation un-
der yours.
To secure the Best
Workers put your
Help Wanted ads in
The Omaha Bee.
Coll Tyler 1000
You are as close to
The Bee Want-Ad Dept.
as your phone is to van
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-16

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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-01-25
DEE

Mrs. W. j. Horbelt and daughter,
Kathryn. spent the week end in Port.
land. where little Miss Kathryn under.
went slight operation.
J. E. Ford was in Hood River Friday
and Saturday Oh business.
MIR. and Mrs. }. w. West and win.
lam will leave soon for Utah, where
they expect to spend several weeks
visiting relatives.
1t was rumored that the Oregon
Lumber Co. will begin work at the
camp in the near future.
Dee grange held a meeting Saturday
evening at W. j. Horbelt's ranch
house. Five new members we're taker
in and lively enthusiasm was showr
and both new and old members ars
greatly interested in the proposed new
hall. L. F. Parker came up from HOOD
River to preside at the grange meeting
and attend meeting Of strawberry
growers.
Messrs. Krause and Ham, of Park.
dale. drove to Dee Sunday to. discuss
the strawberry prospects with mum.
Der of growers from this district. The
meeting was held at W. F. Shannon's.
j. r. Edgar and W. F. Shannon Wis.
tied the ParkdaIe grange last week
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Green spent the
week in Portland.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-01-25
HEIGHTS NEWS

W.. +. Cohoon spent the week end in
Portland.
The Baptist Mission Circle met with
Mrs. b. Evinger last week Thursday.
One OF the social features of the after.
noon was shower for Mrs. Hammond.
who started Monday night for Denver.
where she was met by q Mr.. CHAPMAN.
and IL suited With each other were ca
be married. Mrs. Hammond and Mr..
Chapman have never met. The 70.
nance has been consummated through
correspondence.
A few Of the Relief Corps ladies' and
Mrs. Harry Bailey went to Mr.. Kel.
logg's where Mrs. Hammond has been
living for the past year, and made her
a farewell visit Saturday evening. A
very social time was had and after
light Refreshments bade Mrs, Ham.
mond goodbye and went to their sever.
al homes leaving few tokens of re.
membrsnee.
Miss Vim. the stenosrapher taking
Miss Floyd's place at Wilbur & Hsa.
let's office. and Miss Nettie Allen
called at Mrs. Gill's Sunday.
Mrs. c. J. Hayes, former resident of
Hood River, and sister of Mrs. Mary.
beth Crowell and II. C. Stranahan. ia
expected soon at her home on Tay,or
street.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-01-25

C. n. Stranshan has q crew of men
working on his place near Vancouver.
which be purchased Of bis sister, Mrs.
c. J. Bayes.
K. C. Bucklin wss on the sick list the
last of the week.
4 John volstorff is having quite seri.
ous time with rheumatism.
Mrs. Tucker, mother of Mrs. Will
Chapman, will take the place of Mrs.
Hammond at Mr.. Keilogg's. to care for
the old people.
J. 7. Holman is putting in gasoline
tank and making other necessary pre-.
parations for repairing autos. and will
keep supplies and everything pertain.
Jog to a garage. His son, Earl. is do
ing the work.
! Miss Emily Wiley. who is teaching
school near Mosier, spent the week end
with her father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiley. on Taylor street.
Mrs. Wm. Stewart and MIS-. +. &,
Newly we're calling on Mrs. Littleield
last week.
Mrs. Ostrander fell and hurt herself
quite badly. she now being unable tC
walk. She had been 90 we'll that she
could get around and do quite little
uovt
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-01-25
FRANKTON.

CarI Larson says no jitney for him.
They have just purchased nice little
driving horse.
Mrs. c. F. Gray entertained two Of
Frankton's fair young schoolmarms
last Thursday evening. Miss Eloise
Copper and Miss Hilma lmhoIz were
the lucky ones, and they report a good
time. Their hostess is good enter
tainer.
A bunch Of the coast artillery com.
pany was out at Frankton Sunday. The
boys look fine in their new and up to
date togs.
Wedding bells were ringing Friday
on the Highway. when Mrs. Nevada
Hastings. nee Wheeler. was married to
Harvey Buell.. formerly resident Of
Marion county, Oregon.
Mrs. l.. A. Kerr, who recently re.
turned from two months visiting IN
the Dakotas with friends and relatives,
says she is glad to be back in Hood
River. During her stay in the sage
brush and blizzard country east of the
Rockies the temperature dropped to 20
degrees below zero several times.
Mrs. Kerr has been in Oregon too long
to enjoy that kind Of weather.
Miss Scobee, principal OF the Frank
ton schools. was assisting Superintend-
ent Gibson Saturday with his examina.
ton work.
The next meeting of the Parent.
Teacher Association will be on Febru-
ary 2. one week from tomorrow. The
question of compulsory military Il aim
ing in the public schools will be the
subject for debate. Come out and tell
Us what you know about war.
We see BY Portland papers that E.
lSbelfsy Morgan. who owns an ample
ranch on Phelps creek, bumped bi.
cycle and its rider with his auto in
Portland the other day. They all do il.
Marsh Isenberg was out in frankie
Sunday. He bumped big rock by the
roadside With his machine, but the rock
was too much for Marsh and his tin
ligzy. II lost wing. bot the last we
heard it was still able to ramble to.
ward repair chop.
The dance at the Social club hall last
Saturday night was we'll attended. Il
was conducted on the old fashioned
plan. The square dances were enjoyed
BY all. both young and old. At times 10
year old couples and 60 and more years
old we're on the fioor at the same time.
Work on the Clifton bill is looked for
soon. II will not come before il il
needed. as part of the road is almost
limn9ssahle pou
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-01-25
WHITE SALMON.
(Fr0m the Enterprise,

Firthjof Johnson was in Hood River
last week to play with the orchestra of
that city. He is winning quite repu-
tation as cornet player.
Sidney Boddinghouse was reappointed
horticulturist for Western Klickitat
county at the last session Of the county
commissioners held the fore part of
this month. Mr.. clearinghouse, who
is spending the winter at Phoenix,
Ariz.. is expecting to return home in
the spring.
Sheriff Henderson was in town last
week and said that the supposed wild
man captured near Lyle was not at all
wild. but just some poor unfortunate
out of luck. His name is Albert Bu-
chanan and he came from Pennsylvania
about seven years ago. He has been
in the vicinity of Lyle for about three
weeks and had been eating frozen carp
and slept out in the open with only
ragged clothing to keep his body warm.
He is in Jail while awaiting decision as
to what will be done with him.