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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
U. s. Insurance Upon
All Contraband But
Guns and Ammunition

Washington, March 20.-The gov
ernment war risk insurance bureau,
which heretofore has insured only
non-contraband, announced today that
it would broaden the scope of its
operations" and hereafter insure prac-
tically all forms of contraband for
European countries except arms and
ammunition.
Under the law, no insurance can
be issued on vessels or cargo of ves-
sells other than American. Heretofore
the bureau has declined to issue pol
icies on articles declared contraband
by belligerents, including almost all
American products, with the result
that only small percentage of the
American transatlantic merchant feet
was insured by the government
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
KimbaIl Would Put Suffrage
Up to the Women of Iowa

Des Moines, Ia, March 20-(Spe.
cial Telegram. )-When the woman
suffrage amendment comes up on the
floor of the senate OF the Iowa legis-
lature, Senator Kimball will propose
an amendment giving women the
right to vote at the next general cleo
ton on whether or not they wish
the franchise.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
TWO RELIEF SHIPS
SHELLED BY SUBSEA
Vessels Bearing Safe Conduct
From German Embassy at
The Hague Attacked.
EIGHT MEN ARE KILLED

London, March 20-The London
office of the commission for relief in
Belgium, has given The Associated
Press the following statement regard
ing the shelling OF the relief ships
Tunisie and Haelen, with til killing
of several members OF their crews, re-
ported III last nights dispatches.
"The Tunisie and the Haelen were
attacked by submarine without
warning outside the danger zone,
SOILS north latitude, 5.32 east longi-
tude (off the southwest coast of Nor
way). The ships were not sunk. The
port bow Of the Haelen was smashed
by shell and seven men were killed,
There is hole in the Haelen's port
bunker at about the water line. Sun
dry damage was done to decks and
engines.- The Tunisie is proceeding
on its voyage. The killed include the
FIRST and third officers. '3 y
Inspected by Germans.
apparently the Haelen proceeded
under its own steam to Stavanger
Norway, where temporary repairs
were ordered after which it proceeded
to its American destination. d..
"The pilot reports that while he
was leaving the ships off the Hook of
Holland, FIVE German seaplanes ap-
peared and after circling around and
examining the ships flew northwards.
"Thc ships sailed from Rotterdam
last Friday and passed the Hook OF
Holland for Sandy Hook, all via the
north route, with sailing instructions
to keep out of the danger zone. All
had double sets of lighting equipment
and safety markings consisting OF
four each of flags, pennants, side
cloths, deck banners, signal balls,
lamps and tanks; also safe conducts
issued by the German government,
with Photographic reproductions of
the sailing directions and guarantee
of safety after March Is, sealed and
certified as correct by the German
legation at The Hague attached to the
passes.
Under Relief Charter.
"The shelled ships sailed in COM
pany with three other Belgian ships
under commission charter, all carry
ing similar safety markings and passes
and all sailing in ballast for American
ports to load food supplies for the
people Of Belgium and northern
France.
"A protest has been made by the
commission to the German govern
ment through the Dutch, Spanish and
German legations at The Hague, the
German authorities in Belgium and
the Spanish ambassador in London
and a report has been sent to the
State department in Washington.
The attack on the relief ships was
reported in all Amsterdam dispatch
last night. A Stavangcr dispatch re-
ported eight men killed on a relief
steamer, the name OF which was given
as the Selien, this undoubtedly refer
ring to the Haelen. Both the ships
attacked are of Belgian nationality,
the Tunisie registering 2,467 tons and
the Haelen $500 tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
To the Reader s and
Patrons of The Bee

Following out my promise TO keep
the public advised of any changes in
The Bee organization of interest out
side the Office, have to announce that
in the position OF Superintendent of
our Mechanical department +. H.
Chase is to be succeeded about April
| by George V. Chandler, now in
charge of our press room.
During the year and more that Mr..
Chase has been with The Bee he has
put our mechanical work on an eff
cheney basis unmatched anywhere in
the country, making ii model office,
and he leaves wholly of his own voli-
ton to take up a similar work in an
other field.
1t may be of interest also to state
that in the recent election of officers
for The Bee Publishing Company for
the ensuing year Frank L. Haller, we'll
known locally as head OF the Lininger
Company and throughout the state as
member OF the University Board of
Regents, was chosen to fill the posi-
ton of vice president, the other Off
GERS being reelected, namely myself
as president and n. ?. Fell as Sec
retary and treasurer.
DzR r.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
PRESIDENT and
Cabinet STUDY
GERMAN CRISIS
Washington Officials Believe
that State of War With
Germany Already
Exists.
MANY PLANS CONSIDERED
U. s. May cooperate With En-
tente Navies in Clearing At
lantic Sea Lanes.
CONGRESS- MAY BE CALLED

Washington, March 20.-When the
cabinet adjourned after two-hour
meeting none OF the members would
make any statement. Secretary Dan
iels would only say there had been
no new orders to the navy Informally
intimations were given that some an
nouncement from the White House
might be expected tomorrow.
The impression grew that the pres
ident had determined to hasten the
coming Of congress, already called to
meet in extra session on April 10.
Daniels Has Conference.
As soon as he returned to his Of
fee from the cabinet meeting Secrc-
tary Daniels went into conference
with the. navy general board. 1t was
not revealed whether the session was
the result OF any new decision
reached by the president and his cab
met.
The most general opinion in ad-
m;n;stration quarters was that there
was no likelihood of declaration of
war against Germany, although the
probability appeared to be Tor Tor
NAL recognition that state OF war
exists because OF Germanys acts
against the Onited states.
me statement was au.hoilIeu at
the White House tnat ihe presiaeht
ana the caoinet o'Seusseu every phase
OF the SITUATION. - n ,
As mas Deel the case % sinee az .un. un
eai washington aehhoWieusea 'lal
STATE OF war praee.eany sy eA,s'' s c. o
tween ,he 9hi'eu states anu oe.
many tieie Is wlue iaise ~ epe
,atioh ,atl OIL the precise aetlon NJ, lIesiaens
Whson contel,'piates' out 'ielc 10 "o
oiilc'a. groehu lor a"y ioieeas..
Saiiing OF congress IN extra SESSION
before Aprll 10, tue Gay itst chosch
ior us assembly, sun co,l!Ii,ues !1i,; iIle h-
most among tne piopaplli'ies, ,,2u Uue
mere are no ihdisatiohS tnat MI \" w. "
son had many aee'aea upon ". Cn
the other enand, tnefe were some m
aications tnat 'tne care OF INC session
would NOT DC advanced.
May Cooperate With Entente.
Preparations for carving out the
policy of armed neutrality to its full
est degree are Deing hurried N me
Navy department ne possioiii'ies
OF their execution range even 10 ae-
tive cooperation at sea win the
British and trencf neets 10 ciean
submarines out OF the snippmg lanes.
1t was learned dehnlteiy before the
cabinet meeting that tne presiaent;;
while considering deliberately. all
phases 'ot the situation, mad not
hnaliy MADE up MS nlinu on any ioF-
ward step beyond the active prepara-
ton OF the navy Tor any. eventuallty.
President Wilson is taking the po-
sition that at all events the patton
must be placed in a better. state OF
preparedness because he believes that
from a practical standpoint Germany
is making war Oil this country: :.
The president is known to believe
that the objects he has in mind-the
establishment OF league to preserve
future .peace-has been set Tar tor
ward, by the revolution in Russia'
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Has His Hand Mangled
When Caught in Elevator

Imprisoned for half an hour in the
bottom Of All elevator shaft, John
Newton, an electrician in the employ
of Bert LeBron, narrowly escaped Sc
rious jinury. His hand was caught
between the elevator cable and the
drum and was badly mangled before
he was released from his periious po-
sition. Drs. Shook and Duncan at
tended him. He is in Lord Lister
hospital.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Young KuehnIe Fined
For Speeding His Car

Iowa City, Ia, March 2O,-(Special
Telegram.) Carl Frederick Kuehnie
of Denison, son Of c, F. Kuehnle,
candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for governor at the last primary,
and student in the University of
Iowa, was arrested for speeding this
afternoon. He pleaded guilty and was
fined $5 and costs.
The car which is the property of
Loyal Voss Of Denison is the same
one which struck and killed Mrs. E.
B. Wilson two weeks ago, when
Horace Pitcher Of Ida Grove was at
the wheel.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Fairbury ReCIuse Found
Dead in Shack Near Town

Fairbury, Ncb., March 20,-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )--eorge w. Smith, a
reclusc, living in a shack just east
of the city. was fond dead in his
bed today by neighbors. His death
attributed to heart disease. He was
90 pears of age and had resided in
and near Fairbury for sixteen years.
He lived in tent northwest of the
city for several years. Some cur
rency and exchange checks were
found about the premises.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Alleged Forger Brought
Back From Great Falls

William Conway, who is said to
have passed a trail of worthless
checks across the country, a number
of the victims being Omaha banks
and merchants, was brought back
from Great Falls, Mont, Monday
afternoon by Detective Frank Muir
ply. a.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Doomed Murderers-
Who Broke Prison
Are Shot to Death

Birmingham. Ala, March 20
David Overton, convicted murderer OF
Judge w. Thomas Lawler of Hunts
vile, ard two other convicts, sem
fenced to death for murder, who es-
capped from the county Jail here this
morning with him, were surrounded
by a sherif's posse tonight in Bir-
mingham suburb and shot to death.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Barry Told to Proceed
With the MASTERING Out

Chicago, March 20.-Major General
Thomas H. Barry, commander of the
Central department. United States
army, received orders from aWshing-
ton today to proceed with the muster
ing out of the troops in his depart
ment recently returned from the
Mexican border.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Governor Introduces Bill
To Buy Medals for Guards

Lincoln, Neb.. March 20.-In a spe-
cial message today, Governor Neville
appealed TO the legislature to pass a
bill providing for $1,000 appropria-
lion with which to purchase medals
ior the Nebraska guardsmen who
were sent to the border last year. The
bill was formally introduced and read
the first time.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
Britain Considers Holding
Conference on Irish Crisis

London, March 20.-Andrew Bonar
Law. chancellor OF the exchequer, in-
formed the House OF Commons today
that the government is considering
the advisability Of calling a confer
ence, including representatives of the
dominions, to formulate settlement
of the Irish situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
GERMAN RETREAT
BECOMES SLOWER
Gale Over Northern n
Makes Pursuit of the Ted-
tons Difficult.
ENTENTE LINE ADVANCED
Bulletin.

puilStlI.
Paris, March 20-French cavalry
has advanced to within about foul
and one-half miles Of st. Quentin
one of the larger towns believed &c
be strongly defended by the Germans
Further progress by the French is re-
ported in the official statement to.
night, and considerable territory has
been reoccupied between the Somme
and the Alsne.
London, March 2O.-"Despite the
less favorable weather conditions
says the official report from British
headquarters in France tonight. I'VE
made considerable progress again to-
day along the greater part of the
front of our advance south of Arras
and a further fourteen villages have
been cleared of the enemy.
Our troops have now passed the
general line of Canizy, Estrec-En-
Chaussee. Nurlu, Nclu and ST.
Leger."
London, March 20-Tclegraphing
from the British headquarters in
France, Reuters correspondent says:
THE pace of the German retreat
seems to have slowed down consider
ably during the last twenty-four
hours, a fact for which the very wild
weather may well be responsible. A
violent gale has been roaring over
northern France and is still very
heavy.
Many rain squalls have swept over
the battle area, but these have not
sufficed to render the ground bad
and there is a keen drying edge in
the wind. Notwithstanding the tenn
pestuous weather, however, our
troops have made considerable prog
ress.
Line Held By Entente.
Followed roughly from the south
of Arras, our front now runs through
or on the fringe OF the following
places:
"Beaurains, Mercatel, Boiry-Bec-
querelle, Boyelles, St. leger, Vaulx-
Vraucourt, Beugny, Haplincourt, Bar
astre, Bus, Leachtelle, Etricourt,
Moislains, Peronne, Doingt, ST.
Christ, Voyennes and Canizy, to the
neighborhood Of Ham, on the cast
ward bend of the Somme.
"Our cavalry and infantry patrols
are everywhere active east of this
line. We hold the line OF the Somme
i'll strength from Peronne southwark
to Canizy. Our reconnaissance pa
trolls are active as far east as Nous
En-C -Chausee. In several sectors be-
tween Baupaume and Arras our cav
airy maintained their touch with the
enemy all day yesterday. There was
good deal Of skirmishing, but no
heavy fighting
Advance More Difficult.
Paris, March 20,-The war Office
announces that the French are still
maintaining contact with the Germans
along the section of the front over
which the retirement is taking place,
but that the advance has become
more difficult by reason of the de-
struction of all means of communi-
cation and on account of bad
weather.
German attacks at Avacourt Wood
and Hill 304, on the Verdun front,
were repulsed. Serious loss was in
hicted on the Germans.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21
The Weather

For N4brasha-Fair; showers southeast
D oftioa.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21

Temperature and precipitat ton departures
rom the normal at Omaha since March J.,
md compared with the last two yeare:
Nnrnial temperature re....................3 3s
Deficiency for the Observation-Disclosures.
fo;Rl deficiency since March 1......... II
NOrnGl precipita tion. ......,.... .04 inch
Deficiency for the day........ .0i inch
Tolhl rainfall since March l., 20 inches
Excess since March l......... 81 inch
Deficiency for cor. period 1916. 10 inch
Excess for cor. perinl, lal5.. .s3 Inch
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-21

''T' indicates trace Of precipitation.
l., a. WELSH, Meteorologist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
Entertainment Arranged
For Masonic Homes

The Masonic Homes at Elizabeth
town have arranged entertainments
for tonight and tomorrow night,
This evening the ladlee' auxiliary OF
Lancaster Commandery, X. T, No. 13.
will be the attraction and an illus
tiated lecture by Lewis NJ, Neif-
fer, past master of ASHER
Lodge No, $40. will be the program
for Saturday evening,
A notable occasion ut the homes on
last Sunday was marked by more
than ordinary sacrifice on the part OF
the Remove large members who were
accompanied by their wives and chill
dren. To reach EliGabethtown they
were compelled to leave Remove at
2.27 o'clock Sunday morning. Journey
200 miles, their return being at 2.27
o'clock Monday morning, There were
seventy-two in the party, accompa-
MED by the Rev, Mr.. william
T. S. Seyfert. Hazel Lodge No. S27.
of Hazleton, Pa, who conducted the
religious services of the day, assist
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
SAVE MATERIAL
is NEW SLOGAN
Friendship Club Members
Hear Timely Talks on Pa
triotiSm and Conservation

Conservation of material will
play an important part in keeping
the railroads moving" said N. w.
Smith, superintendent of the Middle
division of the Pennsylvania railroad.
He was the principal speaker last
night at the monthly meeting of the
Friendship and Cooperative Club
Upwards of 100 railroad men at
tended. Superintendent Smith said
in part:
Being economical these days
means much for railroad men. just
now we are up against some stiff
propositions, and conservation in
many departments is necessary
Every employe should do his utmost
to help out in the present crisis. He
is helping himself if he does.
Material Scarce
"At present we are suffering be-
cause of a scarcity of material. New
equipment cannot be built until the
United States government is furnish
ed with all the engines and cars
needed. Keep a close watch for the
little troubles and the big ones will
be less i'm number. If you see any
thing that looks valuable to a rail
TOdu III IIe way OF II DOlL, nut Oh
any part of machinery, take it to the
nearest terminal. Save wherever
you can.
Most trouble now is at Pitts
burgh where conditions are so un-
certain that officials are unable tC
find n system to help out. They must
meet conditions as they come. This
often works some hardships on other
divisions and we must do our part
That is all we ask"
Other Good Talks
William Tysinger, division sigma
superintendent at Altoona, recite6
several patriotic poems that made
a big hit. He quoted Washington
end Lincoln and told of the duty
of every American citizen.
Another patriotic offering was by
w. K. Drake, the president. E. r
Smith, president of the Altoona
Friendship and Cooperative Club
told of the value of the organiza-
ton in making men loyal to their
employees. Ira B. Bixler also spoke
on the good the organization is do
ing for both employees and employer
Three-minute talks followed, many
of the members taking the opportun-
ity to discuss important questions
and rules.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
Enola YardmasterS to
Start Eight-Hour Shifts;
Another Clerical Shakeup

Enola, Pa, Nov. 3.-Yardmasters
in the local yards will go on eight
hour shifts beginning Sunday. AS a
result of this change one assistant
yardmaster will go on one of the
new tricks and another clerk will be
promoted to a dispatcher. The new
yardmasters will be:
Philip Rothaan, who will work
from until 8; C. Lands Snyder,
from 3 until II, and William S. Ha-
mil, from II to Z. William d. Cor
kle will go on the IL to Z. trick at
the East End dispatcher's office
with the title of assistant yardmas-
ter.
On the first of October the COM
pany granted eight-hour shifts to
the assistant yardmasters and q
number of promotions were made in
the clerical forces. The new shift
ing of men will necessitate another
shakeup in the clerical department.
1t is also believed that the railroad
company will grant eight hours to
the other clerks within a short time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
C. II. DRESHMAN,

State Secretary. to Make Address on
Army Work at Rutherford Y. NJ
Plans have been completed for a
record breaking demonstration to be
held at Rutherford Y. NJ. C. A. 1t
will be held Tuesday night. Novem-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

grand jury for the fall term this
year shows only nine indictments re-
turned, compared with 225 found at
one sitting during the licensed sa-
days. In former days the Grim
inal docket was seldom cleared un-
der two weeks; this year 1t Will be
cleared in three days. Only SIX
prisoners are confined in the Butler
County Jail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
INTEREST IN REVIyAu

Great spirit Is being manifested In
the special meetings occurring ut
Tabernacle Baptist church this
week, DR., Charles Hendrio Shaw,
q noted divine, who Is tho preacher
OF the occasion Is bringing timely
and inspiring messages to his audi
ences. Last evening DR.. Shaw spoke
on Excepting Your Contract With
Cod" This evening he will have
The music at these services Is
under the efficient direction of Mrs.
f. j. Decevee OF the Conservatory
OF Music. Meetings are being held
at various mills this week. Today
the meeting will take place at the
New Idea Hosiery. DIR. Shaw is here
for this evening and tomorrow even
ing and plans have been made to
care for large congregations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

New model coats with belt.
All sizes. Up to CE 60
$3.50 value, for -.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
ADULTS MUST GET YARN

Announcement was made this
morning by the local Red Cross
Chapter that yarn for knitting will
not be given to children unless they
are accompanied by some respon-
sible person. This ruling was put
into effect as the result of many
children coming into the headquar-
ters, 200 Walnut street, asking for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
RABBI TO TALK ON TIE
PATRIOTISM OF JEWISH RACE

Rabbi Louis ]. Haas will speak on
THE War Program of the Ancient
Hebrews" this evening at 7.45 o'clock
at the Ohev Sholem Temple. Second
and South streets Rabbi Haas. on
Sunday evening. will speak on "Juda-
ism and Patriotism" before the jew
ish Chatauqua in SUnbury.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

Heavy cotton, plain
weave, roll collars, in
gray only. All sizes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

ed by q double quartet of singers.
Two recent deaths at the homes
were those of Samuel Hastings
Brown. NJ, D., from paralysis, and
Miss Anna NJ. Snyder. of the same
disease, Interment was made In the
Masonic Homes Cemetery,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
GRIMES GONE WITH SALOONS

Greenville. Ala.--A striking con-
trast is found in the reports of the
grand jury of Butler County during
the saloon regime and those under
tho present prohibition rule. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23
PLAN PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
FOR RUTHERFORD Y. M. c. A.;
TO HONOR SOLDIER BOYS

ber 27. starting at s o'clock, and will
be in honor of the men who have
enlisted in the Army from the Ruth
erford yards and vicinity. Parents,
relatives and friends of the soldiers
have been invited and it is expected
the attendance win reach 1900.
An elaborate program has been
prepared, in which soldiers from the
Niddletown Aviation Corps, soldiers
who have been in the training camps
and men who have been in touch
with the Y. NJ. c. A. work in the
Army at the front will take part
Three important features of the pro-
gram will be music by a 15-piece or
Chestra, singing by the Rutherford
Y. NJ. C. A. Glee Club and patriotic
characterizations by the following:
Uncle Sam. Grower Booser; Cod
dess of Liberty. Miss Cathrine Shull;
American soldier. Alton Snyder. and
Red Cross, Mrs. Russell Stoner. In
edition to this. the honor roll will
bo displayed, together with a service
flag with thirty-two stars.
c. IL. Dreshmnn to Speak
C. II. Freshman, one of the Penn
sylvania state secretaries. will ad-
dress the big audience. Mr.. Dresh-
man for the past several months has
been visiting the camps throughout
the country and has been in close
touch with the great work that is
being prosecuted. He has a thrilling
story to tell of the soldier life and
has been addressing large mass
meetings in the huts of the camps
with tremendously good results.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

yarn. and 1t was not possible to
ascertain whether this was put to
the right purpose.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-23

CORPORAL WALTER II. HEIGES
Corporal Walter II. Heiges, Three
Hundred Sixteenth Infantry, Com
pany c. Mt Camp Meade, is one of the
thirty-two soldiers in whose honor
the large entertainment is given in
the Rutherford Y. NJ. c. A. Tuesday
night