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The Washington times., 1917-11-19
POEEAVIATOR
D'ANNUNZIOIS
FEARED LOST
. DUR|NGFLIGHT
By JOHN II. HEARLEY,
UNITED Press stan COrresPOndent.)


ROME, Nov. 1s.-Gabriel DAN
nupzio, Italy's famous author, drama
tist, and poet was reported today tc
have failed TO return from a recent
flight over the enemy lines in north
ern Italy.
D'Annunzio has been known as one
OF Italy's greatest fighting aviators.
Since Italy's entrance into the war
D'Annunzio, whose real name was
Gaetano Rapagnetto, had won fame
a. a military avllt,r, and he had been
wounded several times while flying
over the enemy's lines.
He led the Italian airplane raid
on Pola, the Austrian naval base,
few weeks ago and escaped unhurt
It was reported On several occasiens
that he had been recommended for
honors by his commanders.
After a period extending over thir-
ty years Of reckless living and count
less love escapades, which he describ-
ed in several OF his novelsand poems,
D'Annunzio became 8 popular hero
By his feats OF daring.
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
WOMEN IN WAR WORK
TO GET PAY OF men

Women who do a mans work In
Government ordnance and quarter
master work should have q mans pay,
the War Department ruled today.
Suggestions forwarded to arsenals
by the chief OF ordnance yecommend
the eight-hour day for women: sug-
gest at least thirty minutes lunch
time with ten minutes rest periods
a day; the Saturday half holiday, and
further set forth that women shall
not be required to lift over twenty
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
HOMER FERGUSON JOINS
EMERGENCY FLEET BOARD

Homer Ferguson. head OF the New
port News shipbuilding Company. is
the latest efficiency expert and big
business executive to join the Gov
ernment emergency feet corpora
tion.
Announcement OF his appointment
as associate OF Vice President Piez
and Henfy Ford was made by Chair
man Hurley. Of the shipping board
today.
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
ARMY OF $4,000 IS
PHILIPPINES OFFER

twenty-five thousand soldiers, q De.
stroyer, and = submarine are TO be
the Philippine governments eontFibu-
tion toward Americas war program.
The soldiers Of the island are now
being trained In modern warfare Win
the hope that President Wilson win
accept the OFFER OF their services
when they reach the degrees o.
efficiency that men. in the national
army have attained.
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
US. CHEMISTS TO STUDY
GASES FOR USE IN WAR

Six Of the country's foremost
chemists have been called into the
service OF the Government to serve
as a special board to investigate ex-
plosiyes and the uSe Of gases in war
fare They were named by Secretary
Lane to act as advisers to the Bureau
OF Mines
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
eAYETY AIDS SMOKE FUND.

Soldiers in France can today thank
the girls OF the Gayety Theater
chorus, George Stone, comedian and
the theater management for a sub
stantiai contribution to their tobacco
fund. a total OF S1,502.47 having been
collected at that house during the
last week. The Columbia Amusement,
Company and the American Burlesque
are conducting . nation
wide campaign.
The Washington times., 1917-11-19

five pounds in any single load. while
their tasks shall be adjusted TO their
The Washington times., 1917-11-19
CLEOPATRA WAS
NOT EVIL, SAYS
CAPITAL PASTOR

Cleopatra, sorceress of the Nile,
q genius OF smotkered soul who play
ed the beauty of he= body and the
sparkling wit of her mind against
the stake OF king 1oms. was not evil.
DR.. James L GYrdon, OF the First
Congregational cnurch, believes that
Egypts famed vtiuptuary was only
the victim OF ir;umstance; the pagan
woman of her tIne, physically per-
feet, socially brilliant, morally dead,
but not to be Judged By the standards
of the woman. OF today.
Good As She CouId BE.
"shS was just as good as the man
hood OF her generation would let
her be-" said DR.. Gordon last night
to an audience that packed his
church until there was not even
standing room left. %She was COM
pelled to be, the toy, the perfumed,
teweled playthiny o. her men, yet
before she was through with them
she had with perfect genius fought
her way to what was denied her"
did ever genius have such q won
DNo1AAAaAg
continued DR.. Gordon. @It was artis-
tically and POLITICALLY perfect. Her
background was Alexandria and back
of 1t the soft centuries of old Egypt,
the pyramids looking down, the river
Nile gliding by, the Sphinx, great sym
Dol OF the deserts mystery nearby to
witness the drama, and the blue gal
leyladen Mediterranean In the dis
tance.
She Was Genius.
physically perfect and socially bril-
liant she combined in one person all
the magic circle OF woman's accom-
plishments, poise. conversation, mirth.
music, and magnetism. She was a
genius and she fought with the weap-
granted her.
And within her smothered soul
there was character, for no figure
ever grips the page of history and
holds it tight as she held It. unless It
has character.
ReekIessness Was Key.
"Recklessness was the key Of. her
nature and Of her time. She was reck-
less in life and she was reckless in
death. She plucked from her ear
pearl worth $250.OOo. dissolved it in
her wine, and drank Antony's health
with the precious solution. She died
not sadly and in the dreariness OF old
age but amid a magnificent ensemble
OF Kingdoms tottering to their fall.
"Carry me into the presence Of the
Queen, was the cry Of Mark Antony,
dying by his own sword because she
had failed him, yet loving her still.
A great love, surely"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Mother of ThaW
Sues to Have Him
Proclaimed Insane

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.--Lunacy pro-
ceedings were begun in common pleas
court here today to determine the
sanity of Harry X. ThIw.
The petition was filed in behalf OF
Thaw's mother. Ellis Ames Ballard,
an attorney of this city, was APP
pointed commissioner and he will sit
with a sheriff's jury OF six men to be
chosen later to pass OH Thaw's men
tai state.
Mrs. Thaw said; 81 am unable to
resist the facts that demonstrate my
sons insanity. Therefore, to the
courts OF my state, of his state, | have
applied to help a mother protec: her
son from his inhrmities."
James Gay Gordon, counsel for
Mrs. Thaw, issued a statement saying
the lunacy action was not begun as
ruse to block Thaw's eXtradition to
New York to face trial.
Lengthy litigation is indicated by
District Attorney Swami OF New
York, who over the telephone said
he would combat the move to have
Thaw declared lunatic.
Thaw has been i'll a hospital here
since January II, when he attempted
suicide by cutting his throat. At the
time police were searching for him
on a warrant issued in New York
charging him with beating boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
HUSBAND SHOOTS
LONGTIME FRIEND
Ledger Probably Fatally In
jured When Woman Goes
to Spouse With Story.
ALLEGES SELF DEFENSE

Lifetime friendship between Marvin
Marks. 81. and Albert Conner, IS, was
blasted early this morning when the
former was taken to St. Joseph's hos
pital, shot through the lungs, perhaps
fatally, and the latter TO the city Jail,
charged witl-attemptcd murder. The
tragedy occurred It the Conner home.
2826 Chicago street.
Mrs. Conner and her brother. Adolph
Van Loon, a carpenter, are being held
as witnesses.
According to the story Mrs, Conner
told police, she secretly borrowed
500 from Mark, her husbands en-
ploye and lifelong friend. Marks has
been a lodger in the Conner home for
over five years.
Instead of accepting the money she
protfered in pay ent of her debt,
Marks attempted unwelcome atten.
ton upon her, and finally became OBJ,
noxious to the point whee she con-
fessed the secret loan TO her husband
and told him of Marks action. she
asserts.
Early this morning Conner went to
Marks room, she says, and the lat
ter, apparently anticipating trouble,
sprang upon her husband, who fired
Though dangerously wounded, but
conscious, Marks would not talk.
Conner also refused TO vouchsafc any
information concerning the affair,
save that he shot in justihablc self
defense.
Mr.. Conner is assistant manager Of
the Concrete Construction company
in the Omaha National Bank building
and Marks has been employed under
him in the same firm for a number
of years. All OF the principals in the
case came here recently from st. Jo-
seph, Mo.
The condition of Marvin Marks was
reported somewhat improved at St,
Joseph's hospital this morning and
doctors say that he will likely re-
cover.
Neither Mr. or Mrs. Conner would
comment on the shooting when ques-
toned at the police station today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Notes from Beatrice
And Gaze County

Beatrice, Neb. Feb. 26,-(Special.)
-Thirty-hve head of Holstetin cattle
belonging to Kidd & Junkin of this
city were sold here at public auction
yesterday afternoon. One mich COW
brought $464 and the others in the
herd brought from 5000 to $500 each.
Warren V. Angel and Miss Laura
NJ. Steele, both of Lanham, were mar
ried Saturday at the court house by
County Judge O'Keefe.
P. J. Smethers yesterday sold his
forty-acre farm mile and half
north of Beatrice to Will Randall Of
this city for $3.50 an acre.
Mable F. johnson Saturday filed
suit in the district cpurt against John
H. Johnson, charging nonsupport and
cruelty. She asks for the restoration
of her maiden name. Mabel Holman,
and permanent alimony.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Officials Learn in Texas
To Like Nebraska More

Admitting that the Lone Star state
boasts of a pretty nice climate, but
declaring unanimously that good old
Nebraska is good enough for them"
four members OF the county board
returned TO Omaha Monday morning
after weeks sojourn in Texas,
where they inspected the rebuilt maca-
damized and stone roads in the vicin-
ity OF Dallas and San Antonio with
the idea of making similar improve
ments in Douglas county.
The Finley method" is in general
use in Texas about the larger cities
for rebuilding macadamized and stone
highways, according to the commits
sioners. Commissioner Lynch was
much impressed with the way the
roads are kept up in certain parts of
Texas He and Commissioners Nc
Donald, O'Connor and Compton made
the trip. Commissioner Bedford re-
NAMED in Omaha,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Mr.. R. G. Sweet and
Miss Brinckman
Wed at Madison

Madison, Neb., Feb. 26.-(Special.)
The nuptials of Richard c. Sweet
and Marie Adele Brinckman were SOL
emnized at 9 o'clock this morning at
the home of the brides parents. Rev.
Mr.. Cooper of the Presbyterian
church officiated and Mrs. Ethel
Sweet Jackson, Omaha, played Men
delssohn's wedding march.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Brinckman, one OF the pioneer fami-
lies of Madison. The groom is con-
hdential secretary to Secretary of
State Lansing, having had the same
relation to Mr.. Bryan when secretary
of state. Mr.. Sweet was resident
of Madisop for number of ,1ears, in
the employ of Attorney General Reed.
The wedding was the elimination OF
numerous entertainments given in
honor OF the bride-and these pre-
wedding festivities were distinctly the
social events of the winter. A re-
ception Immediately followed the
ceremony. The bride was dressed in
charmeuse and silk viole embroidered
i'll silver and she carried bouquet
of BRIDES roses. Her going-away cos
tune was of blue taffeta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sweet left on the
morning passenger for Omaha, en-
route to Washington. D. c., where
they will be at home to their friends
after March |. Out guests
were Mrs. A. B. Sweet and Mrs. Ethel
Sweet Jackson, Omaha; Frank Mich
OILS and wife, Plainview; Ross Nichols
and family, Creston, and Attorney
General Reed and wife, Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Three Ships Carrying
Americans Arrive Safely

New York, Feb. 26.-The British
steamship Lapland of the White Star
line arrived safely at Liverpool yes
terday afternoon, according to cable
advices announced today by the
agents here. Carrying ninety-one pas
sengers, OF whom twenty-five are
Americans, the Lapland left New
York on February IA.
The French liner steamship Es-
payne arrived safely at Bordeaux on
Friday at 9 p. m, according to Ca
blegram. The Espagne left New York
February IA with ia passengers, ill.,
GLIDING sixty-seven Americans.
The Anchor line steamship Tusca-
MIA, which sailed from New York
February 10 with eighteen passengers,
including four Americans, has arrived
safely in Glasgow, the line was i'll
formed by cable today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
COUNTY JUDGE MUST
NOT PUSH FAVORITES
Bill by Richmond Advanced
Prohibiting Court to Rec
ommend Lawyer.
ALSO PROHIBITS KNOCKING
(From a staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Feb, 26-(Special For a
county judge to suggest the name of
any attorney for employment by any
one having business in his court, or
to say anything which might preju-
dice such person against a particular
attorney is made an improbable Of
tense, subjecting the magistrate to re-
moval from office. under the terms OF
bill which the Nebraska house Mon
day afternoon advanced to third read
ing. Mr.. Richmond is the sponsor.
The purpose of the bill, as ex-
planned to the house, is to stop IA
voritism by county judges who use
their influence in throwing probate
business to their friends among the
lawyers and advising people not to go
to attorneys whom the judge may
happen to dislike.
A bill by Mr.. Dalbey, providing
that assessed values shall be taken
as the basis for appraising real estate
subject to inheritance tax, was sent
to third reading.
A bill authorizing the state conser-
walton commission to keep geological
record OF strata found in deep well
borings was also advanced.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Women Stick by
Men Identified as
Daring Robbers

The love OF Julia Smith and Elsie
Weber for Joe Turner and Frank
Lake is not cold yet, despite the fact
that their sweethearts are lodged in
the city Jail and have been identified
as holdup men. Bright and early Mon
day morning the two girls called at
the police station and asked for pic
lures OF their incarcerated lovers.
I'VE want something to remember
them by" pleaded the young women.
Chief Maloney promised that he would
have made for them Implications OF
the photographs which are now III the
rogues' gallery,
And" said Miss Weber, who is
from Chicago. I'VE would like to find
job somewhere in Omaha so that we
can stay here until the cases are set
tied"
The men whom the girls love are
the two who locked +. w. Hawkins
and +. +. Latham i'll the iceboX OF
their own grocery store last Thurs
day and then tapped the cash register,
Later, when George Miller, employee
OF the store, chased them i'll all auto,
Turner and Lake Communicated the
machine and forced Miller. by the per-
suasive powers OF a pistol pressed
against his ribs. to drive at high speed
through the streets. Police, in a
high-powered car, finally overlook the
pair after a thrilling auto race.
Messrs, Miller, Hawkins and
Latham have identified Turner and
Lake as the men who staged the hold
up. Turner says he is from Kansas
City and Lake says his home is in
St. Louis. Miss Smith is all Omaha
girl.
--------------------------------
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Itching Torture Stops

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches. ringworm. rashes
and similar skin troubles. A little zemo
obtained at any drug store for 25c, or
$l00 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful, penetrating dis
appearing liquid and is soothing TO the
most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy, is
easily applied and costs little. Get it
today and save all further distress.
The e, ". Rose Co.. Cleveland, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Alleged Murderer
Shot by Brother Of
Victim in Tennessee

Memphis. Tenn. Feb. 26.-Jofn
Ward. awaiting trial for the alleged
killing OF Louis Hooker of Fisher
vile last September, was shot and
killed at the court house today by
Thomas Hooker, brother of Louis
Hooker The shooting occurred at
the entrance to the sheriff's Office and
only short distance from the GRIM
inal court room where the trial was
to have started. Hooker walked to
the attorney generals Office and sur
rendered. He declined to make a
statement,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
TOSTOP BAD COUGH
sooTH DRY, IRRITATED THROAT WITH
PARMINT SYRUP. SAYS THIS OLD
FASHIONED COUGH MEDICINE
IS THE BEST.

We are told that the old time remedies
are best and invariably contain less harm
full yet better medicine than those which
are in use today. This being so. undoubtedly
the following old fashioned recipe which is
quick acting will be welcomed by many, as
there seems to be regular epidemic Of
coughs at the present time. Secure from
your druggist l ounce Parmint double
strength) take this home and add to it
quarter pint of hot water and 4 ounces Of
graduated sugar, stir until dissolved. Take
/ tablespoonful four times a day. No more
raeking your whole body with cough. Clog.
ged nostrils should open. air passages OF
your head should clear and your breathing
become easy. Parmint syrup Is pleasant to
take, easy to prepare and costs little. Every
person who has a stubborn cough. hard cold
or catarrh In any form should give this pre-
seription tral.-Advertiseme
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Former Polk Official
In Auditors Office

tFTom STAT EXTRAORDINARILY
Lincoln, Feb. 26,--(Special, )--Emel
Olson, former deputy county treas
urcr of Polk county, recently APP
pointed as bookkeeper in the Office Of
State Auditor Smith, began his duties
today. He takes the place of Lotion
r. Willis. who has been promoted to
the position of examiner of county
treasurer's offices.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Secretary Royse Returns
For Stay at Hospital

(From Staff Correspondence
Lincoln, Feb. 26.-(Special. Sec
rotary Boyse of the state banking
board suffered a setback today and
was sent back to the hospital.
The secretary has been in poor
health for some time and had spent
several weeks i'll the hospital, from
which he was discharged about a
month ago. He has endeavored to be
on duty, but it was too much for
him. 1t is not considered, however,
that he is in dangerous condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Colonel Presson Observes
SeVeDtV-Seventh Anniversary

lFrom 9 Staff/Correspondent.)
Lincoln, Feb. 26.-(Special. TO
day was the birthday of Colonel J. H.
Presson of Omaha, recording clerk in
the Office of the governor Colonel
Presson while celebrating his seven
ty-seventh birthday, is one OF the live
Hest men in the state house and goes
about the duties incumbent upon him
as if he had not passed the half CEN
fury mark.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Associate Of Bill Nye
Meets Death at Seattle

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 26.-Wlliam
NJ. Benton, founder of the Cheyenne
(Wyo) Daily News and who was at
one time associated with Bill Nye in
the publication of the Laramie
(Wyo.) Boomerang, died yesterday at
his home in this city, aged 65 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Sunday Barber Bill
Aruued in Committee

FTUEH Il SUIT VUIrVsVUHueHV'T
Lincoln, Feb. 26.-(Special "A
large delegation from Omaha, op-
posed TO the passage of law forbid
ding barbering on Sunday in this
state, headed by Stanley Rosewater,
|. A. Medlar and others. appeared be-
fore the senate committee on labor
this afternoon.
Another delegation favorable to the
bill, headed by former Representative
John Barrett and J. Becker of Omaha,
appeared in favor OF the bill. A large
crowd listened to the arguments.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Ftlp!.!N'' MEMBERS RAP
STATISTIC BILL.
:, .4ocr Of Them Oppose Fur
nishing Crop Acreage to
Assessors.
WINS OUT JUST THE SAME
WINS OUT JUST THE SAME

"a svIlI Steli WI lNoPoAHNHN''
Lincoln, Feb. 3.-(Special mo
legislation should be enacted at this
session only the kind that the farmers
want, according to arguments adj
vanced by Representatives Hof-
laeister, Auten, Greenwalt and Ander-
son of Boyd. who opposed recon-
lrcndation Of Governor N',"ille, sent
to the house for better system OF
collecting information IN regard to
Nebraska's agricultural resources.
The matter came up on consider
alton OF the Naylor bill, making it i'll
cumbent upon assessors to collect the
Information and make estimates when
exact data could not be secured. The
above named members did not believe
the farmers should be required to tell
how much grain they had planted or
how much they expected to have after
it was harvested. 1T was all in the
interests of Wall street and the Board
of Trade" according to their idea OF
things.
Hofmeister said that the farmers
did not want to give out such infor-
ration and they ought not to be re-
quircd to do 50.
Farmers Are Opposed.
According to Greenwalt. Is per cent
of the farmers did not want to give
out the information and they don't
have TO.
Anderson of Boyd was afraid it
would help the grain gamblers and
.Auten was OF the same opinion.
Rcisner asked Anderson why the
farmers should be exempt from CIV
ing out information regarding their
BUSINESS. Don't the bankers and
other lines of business have to give
oft information when the examiners
demand it" asked the Thomas county
member.
Speaker Jackson. Sass. Peterson.
Thomas, Schwab, Ainsley, Reisner and
one or two others, including Oils,
president of the State Board OF Agri-
culture, which has been gathering the
information desired. spoke for the bill.
Mr., Oils said he had been a farmer
all his life.
THE big grain spectators" said he,
send out their agents every year for
the purpose of gathering this infor-
nation to all parts of the grain-grow-
ing region in the United States and
Canada, which gives them plenty OF
crop information, regardless of
whether the government furnishes it
or not.
Get Straight Goods"
Are we going to depend on the
Armours and the other big 5peculators
for our information about agricultural
production?" asked Oils. They are
using their information for their own
benefit, and VIC can't depend on them
giving out to the public the actual
conditions Next fall, all you farm
ers who say you're against this bill
viii be watching the newspapers for
every bit of information you can find
as to the crop yield over the country,
s. you will know whether to hold
your grain or sell it. /
Besides this, the data collected by
the State Board of Agriculture will be |
published and sent all over the United |
States, 1t will advertise Nebraska |
and show that we can raise rs good
crops here on land worth $50 per acre
as they can in older states where the |
lard costs two or three times as
much
Mr.. Thomas told the house that the |
of Arr;c,,f+.ra cant l
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Sister of Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson Dies at Roanoke

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 26-Mrs. Math-
ew Maury, sister of Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson, died here this afternoon, after
an operation for peritonitis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27

Objections have been made in the legis-
lature several times during the session to
undue activity of lobbyists, some of whom
are registered, as the law requires. and some
are not Now, 1t Is discovered that the anti
LOBBY law contains no penalty clause. The
stringent rule adopted by tho house some
time ago, excluding lobbyists from tho
chamber during sessions, is violated twenty
times day and nobody seems to know how
to enforce 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27
Governor Submits
Bill for Poor House

Lincoln, Feb. 2G.-(Special)-G
crnor Neville's first bill to be pre-
scented TO the legislature came in
Monday forenoon, being a measure
enabling the Douglas county board to
sell the old poorhouse and to use the
proceeds in the. erection of new
roorbouse and hospital; also author
ling bonds to be issued and sold for
that purpose, subject TO a popular
vote.
The governor submitted a special
message saying Douglas county Of
iicials had united in a request Tor the
passage OF this measure. The old
poorhouse is declared TO be unsani-
tary and ovcrcrowded.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27

Give your Want Ad a chance to
make good, Run it in The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27

The special committees OF the house and
senate appointed to arrange a program for
the semi-centennal observance in Joint ses-
sion March were called to meet Monday
afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-27

Hacking Night Cough Relieved.
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar Honey taken a little at
time will stop your cough, soothes irrita-
ton. Only 25c. All druggists.-Adv.