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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Lyman B. Cunningham
Veteran Editor, Is Dead

Glenwood, Ia, June 22.-(Special.)
L. B. Cunningham, senior member
OF the firm Of l.. B. & R. E. Cunning
ham, publishers OF the Gleenwood
Opinion and the Nemaha County Re-
publican at Auburn, Neb., died
Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock,
after a short illness.
Short funeral services were held
at the family home Friday morn
ing at $50 in charge Of Rev. Edwyn
Evans of the Congregational church
of which the deceased was a member.
The body was taken to Kearney,
Neb., for burial.
Lyman Beecher Cunningham was
born on a plantation near Corners
vile, Tenn, September 3, 1884. On
September 3, 1874, he was united in
marriage to Mary Elizabeth Clapp at
the home of her parents in Fairfield,
la. Three children were born to
them. Carl, who died at the age of 8
years; Ralph E., who has been asso-
ciated in business with him for the
last twelve years, and is now at Au
burn; Miss Lora, who is a teacher at
Toppenish, Wash.
Mr.. Cunningham spent the greater
portion OF his business life at Kear-
ney, where he was long identified with
its growth and prosperity. He found
ed the Kearney Journal, which is now
the Kearney Morning Times, in 1872.
He has written much upon the early
history of that state for the Historical
socities as we'll as the press and any
thing in that line from his pen has
been eagerly sought for. In 1905 he
disposed OF his paper in Kearney and
purchased one at Pomeroy, Ia, and in
1908 disposed of that and purchased
the Glenwood Opinion, which he has
edited until his health prevented it.
Persistent Advertising is the Road
to Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
READY RESPONSE
TO CALL OF SIXTH
Eleven Nebraska Cities to
Send Companies to Have
Place in New Military
Organization.

Lincoln, Neb., June 22.-(Special
Telegram)-Ready response has fol-
lowed the call for immediate filling up
of the Sixth regiment. Already eleven
cities have said they are well on che
way to send full companies. These
towns are Chadron, McCook, Bost-
wick, Columbus, Gordon, Albion,
Lewellen, Pender. South Auburn,
Johnstown and O'Neill.
1t is pretty we'll understood at head
quarters that Omaha will be on deck
at the proper time with perhaps four
companies, while Plattsmouth, Wa
hoo, Lincoln and dozen other towns
are expecting to report.
Captain P. H. Bartholomew OF the
medical corps has been called to
active duty at guard headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Nebraska
NO SENATE JOURNAL
IN SIGHT THIS YEAR
Secretary Walrath Declares
Money ALI Used Up Paying
Employees; Nothing for
the Printer.

Lincoln, June 22.-(Special 1.-The
state of Nebraska has many things
by which to remember the last legis-
lature, but it looks now as if the
usual souvenir OF the session, the pro-
ccedings OF the senate, will not be on
the desks OF the members at the next
session nor will the people at large
ever have chance to know what the
upper body really did.
Secretary Gene Walrath Of the SEN
ate has refused to have the proceed
ings printed, because there are no
funds. Mr.. Walrath was here few
days ago and TO several persons at
the state house said he did not intend
to have the proceedings printed. He
said lieutenant Governor Howard
had iaade a raid on the funds and
forced the payment of employees OF
the senate over and above the consti-
tutionsl requirement and there was
not enough money left to pay for
printing the journal.
Looks Out for Walrath.
The senate before adjournment
voted 81 400 to the secretary TO get
out the proceedings. According to
the records Mr.. Walrath has already
drawn 5000 OF the amount and this
leaves $500 yet to be paid.
According TO the records in the
Office OF the state auditor only S400
remains OF the total amount voted in
the appropriation bill for expenses OF
the senate and claims more than
enough are out against this amount
to use it up besides the $500 due Sec
retary Walrath for preparation OF the
proceedings of the senate.
The law allowed S. day for pay
ment OF help in most instances. This
was raised TO $4 by the senate, but
when the claims were made out they
we're made for only s. by the secre-
tary, he claiming that s. was the con-
stitutional pay and the senate had
no right to allow any more, especially
when there were not sufficient funds
voted to pay it.
Howard Dips In.
Lieutenant Governor Howard came
to Lincoln personally to see that the
old soldiers affected got their money.
1t was understood he was able to
fix things SO they could draw the
full lmount voted, but it appears his
action has depleted the treasury or
rather the appropriation, according to
Mr.. Walrath, and he refuses to have
the proceedings printed with no
prospect Of money forthcoming until
the next legislature meets and de-
fciency claim is allowed.
According to Commissioner Web
ster Of the state printing board proofs
Of the pages already set up by the
firm having the contract for printing
the journal, were sent to Secretary
Walrath ten days ago, but have never
boen sent back.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Wesley Wilcox at Head
OF West Nebraska Bar

Gering, Neb., June 22.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The Western Nebraska
Bar association closed its convention
here today. All judges of the su-
preme bench OF Nebraska, with ex-
ception OF Judge Cornish, together
with sixty lawyers of this section,
were in attendance. The business
meeting was held at the Country club
Wednesday afternoon, at which the
following officers were elected: w.
T. c. Wilcox, North Platte, president;
Niles G. Olson, Lexington, secretary;
P. R. Halligan, North Platte, treas
urer. This was followed by an ad-
dress by Dean w. G. Hastings Of the
University OF Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Largest State Consolidated
School District Organized

Lincoln, June 22.-(Special. 1.-The
largest consolidated school district in
the state has just been organized. 1t
has been formed from three districts
just south OF Madison in Madison
county, with a Valuation of $lo5,000
A 10 per cent levy will be made to
build new school house and for the
requireme 5 of the new district and
four-room and basement brick
building will e erected. This building
will also be used as community CEN
ter.
J. L. Stroycr was present at the last
meeting when the whole matter was
agre d on.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Governor Neville Urges
Y0Unu Men Enlist Now
(From a Staff Correspondent.)


Lincoln, June 22.-(Special. 1.-The
period Of June a3 to 80 is designated t.
vile, during which time he urges a
sufficient number OF able-bodied men
between the ages of l8 and 40 years
to enlist to bring the National Guard
regiments to war strength and to
raise the quota assigned to Nebraska
for the regular army.
In determining the quota to be
raised by the draft, states and coun-
ties will be given credit for all men
who have enlisted in the National
Guard and the regular army. Enlist
now" sayS the governor. do not
wait to be drafted! The longer it takes
to get ready, the greater will be the
price we pay"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Anthrax Among Cattle
In Furnas and Madison

Lincoln, June 22.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Anthrax has appeared among
cattle in Furnas and Madison counties,
according to State Veterinarian J. R.
Anderson. The herds, one of which
was afflicted with the disease last
year, have been quarantined. Ten cat
tie have died. The state veterinarian
said investigation had disclosed the
anthrax germs could live indefinitely
in the soil. Because Of this, he said
it was practically impossible to know
when the disease was under control.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Nebraska Merchants
Complain Of Train Time
(rrom a Staff Correspondent }

IFf0m SUIT COfrespohuehtJ
Lincoln, June 22.-(Special. )-Mer-
chants of Columbus are objecting to
the continuation of what they call the
"Brandeis Special" running on the
Norfolk branch Of the Union Pacific.
They say the train comes down from
Norfolk so early that people along
the line are enabled to make connec-
ton with the main line trains into
Omaha and go there to do their trad
ing.
The train was put on for the ac-
commodation of travelling men out of
Norfolk who desired to make the
towns between Norfolk and Columbus
without having to waste so much
time,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
George Clark Escapes
From Jail at TeCumSeh

1ecumseh, Neb., June 22.-(Special
Telegram. )-George Clark, transient,
who claimed both Lincoln and St.
Joseph as his home, made his escape
from the county Jail here by saving
off a window bar. He is at large.
Calrk was in Jail to serve time on two
counts against the anti-booze law,
being the first offender in the county
since the law took effect. He got
thirty days in jail for treating and $40
and costs for intoxication. His Of
fenses were committed at Elk Creek.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23

Ice-Mint is a clean, creamy,
snow white, nonpoisonous sub
stance and does not inflame or
even irritate the most tender skin.
There is no pain, smarting, or even
bit of soreness while applying
Ice-Mint or afterwards. It acts so
gently, SO magically that you will
never want to run the risk of blood
poisoning by cutting a corn again.
Ask your druggist for a small
jar Of Ice-Mint which will cost
little yet is sufficient to rid ones
feet of every corn or callous.
You'll like it immensely.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Improvement Bonds Sent
Back for Correction

Lincoln, June p. - Especial. y
Omaha bonds for internal improve
ments to the amount of $4,000, sent
to the state auditor for registry, have
been returned to the city clerk of that
city for corrections.
The bonds run for twenty years at
4 per cent and the interest is payable
semi-annually. The semi-annual
coupons were printed calling for the
full annual interest instead of the
semi-annual interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23
Dodge County Responds
To Red Cross Call

Fremont, Neb., June 22.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The total amount raised
in Fremont for the Red Cross fund
up to Thursday afternoon was $o,500.
The goal has been set at $4,000 for
Fremont, while the other part Of the
county is expected to raise $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-23

Thanks to a new discovery made
from a Japanese product, your
foot troubles can be quickly ended.
Ice-Mint, as this new prepara-
ton is called, is said to shrivel up
hard corns, soft corns or corns be-
tween the toes so that they can be
lifted out easily with the fingers.
Rub a little on any tender corn
or callous. Instantly the soreness
Is relieved and shortly the corn or
callous will loosen so that it can
be lifted right out with the fin
gers--root and all. No foolishness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31


 Hugo Haase, leader of the socialist minority in the Reichstag, remarked that the German offer of an alliance with Mexico had aggravated the situ- ation with the United States, and Dr. Zimmerman replied:
 "I wrote no letter to General Car ranza. I was not so naive. I merely addressed, by a route that appeared to me to be a safe one. instructions to our representative in Mexico. It Is being investigated how these instruc- tions fell into the hands of the Amer ican authorities.
 ."I instructed the minister to Mex ico, in the event of war with the Uni- ted States, to propose a German all liarce in Mexico and simultaneously to suggest that Japan join the alliance. I declared expressly that, despite the war, we hoped America would maintain neutrality.
 NATURE OF INSTRUCTIONS My instructions were to be carried out only after the United States de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
GERMANY SINKING
 SHIPS OFF COAST
 SOUTH AMERICA
French Bark Arrives at Rio de JaneirO With 200 Men From Various Vessels Which Were Vic tims of Raider-These Survivors Report
 That Many Others Were Drowned

Rio de Janeiro March 30-The French bark Cambronne has arrived with 200 of the of various steamers and sailing ships sunk by German raider off the Island of Trinidad
 were drowned.
 The rescued sailors who French English and Italian report the raider armed sailing vessel with gasoline motor They say raider showed the Norwegian flag and sighted ship gnaled it to approach As the ship the signal the raider hoisted the German flag and opened fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

clared war and state of war suBer-t vened believe the instructions were absolutely loyal as regards the Uni- ted States. General Carranza would. up to the present. have heard nothing of it if the United States had not pub lished the instructions which came into it's hands in way which was not un- objectionable. Our behavior. contrasts considerably with the behavior of the Washington government.
 President Wilson after our note of January 31. 1917. which avoided all aggresiveness in tone. deemed 1t prop CT immediately to break off relations with extraordinary roughness. Our ambassador no longer had the oppor- tunity to explain or elucidate orally our attitude The United States there fore declined to negotiate with us. It impressed upon the neutral powers . wish that they break with us.
 Every unprejudiced person must see in this the hostile attitude of the American government. which seemed to consider it right. before being at
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CLARK NOMINATED
 E F0R SPEAKER BY .DEMOCRAT|CCAUCUS
Honor Given Missouri Man by Reclamation and His Election in the House
 Seems Certain

Washington, March 30.-Plans for prompt organization of the House, when it assemble Monday, so there may be no unnecessary delay in hearing President Wilson's address, were made by the demo- cratic caucus today when Champ Clark was nominated by exclamation for speak CT, and the ways and means committee as instructed to report democratic com mittee selections directly to the House
 This latter provision will eliminate the usual delay of submitting the selections to another caucus, and was made in the interest of saving time.
 Present House officers were renomi- mated and present democratic members of the ways and means committee re- named.
 This committee acts as the commit tee on committees, and will make all committes selections for nomination to the new House.
 There were 1S1 members-elect in the caucus which was undisturbed by any serious fights Thirty-three democrats, some of them classed as insurgents, failed to show up
 Representative Gallivan of Massa chusetts. who has announced his opposi- tion to the organization plan, was not at the capitol today. but said he would be here when needed"
 Several of the s3 absentees. consulted with Gallivan upon their arrival here and have expressed, sympathy with his stand fs
 Organization leaders continued to de- clare today that they did not believe the iasurgent movement would prove serious. Most of the absentees, they declared were members who had not arrived in Washington. but who would vote for the slate on Monday. CLARK IS CONFIDENT
 MT. Clark is confident of re- election when the House meets Monday. There was no opposition to him today and tCopttnued on Page Twos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
ALIENS SEEKING
 ~. s. CITIZENSHIP
 WILL BEFAVORED

last year, but for the last two months all records have been broken,
 The census bureau estimates that there are in the United States now about 15O, 900 German citizens 2f years old or over In 1910 there were in this country S,2S2,- SIS persons of German stock. of whom 2,501.1 were born in Germany There were 3.911.s47 born in America of Ger man parents and the remainder were born in the United States of parents one Ger man and one American.
 Of the 2,50l. .1s1 persons born in Germany 1.27s667 were males A years and older Of these SS9.0o7 were reported as natural- ized and facts as to the remainder were not ascertained.
 The labor department was notified by the state department today also that Russians taking out citizenship papers should renounce all allegiance to "the present government of Russia and not Emperor Nicholas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
WILL GERMAN. ELD WHEN AMEgs, GOES INTO Wls:<.O WAR? Widely Divergent Opinion in Washington on Effect
 of Addition to Allies
ACTUAL CLASH WILL
 BE SLOW IN COMING
Conservative Expression Is That if United States Enters Conflict Only Moral Effect Will Be
 Exerted at First
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, March 30. Especial. As to the effect of the entrance of the United States into the European war, there are two widely divergent views. The first is that shortly after a declaration of war by the United States, or a d.clara- tion to the effect that a state of war exists, Germany will be forced to yield. The other IS pesslmistic.
 The conservative expression in Washington indicates that in the be- ginning the United States will exert, in comparative sense, little other than a moral effect. The alliance of the United States with England and France will, it is held, inspire those nations and the people of those na- tions to new hope and new efforts. Likewise, it is pointed out, the effect on Germany will be depressing.
 Hut it Is regarded as improbable that. on account of the really unpre- pared condition, of the lighting forces of the United States. this nation can
 
 bring the European debacIe to a sud- den or rapid conclusion.
 WAR BY DEGREES q It is indicated that there will be a state of war without declaration of war. The United States, it is indicated, will not declare war. Press dispatches from Berlin intimate that Germany will not declare war even should the United States declare existing state of war.
 It is regarded as probable. therefore, that by gradual steps the two nations will be led into war. Armed merchant ves- sells will continue to fly the Stars and Stripes, it is certain, and American cruisers will soon begin search of de- struction for Teuton submarines
 That state of affairs would necessarily lead to open battle. But with Germany protecting it's navy against the navy of England, it is thought that it can also protect it against the navy of the United States. It is not regarded as possible that this government even in the gravest emergency will send soldiers to France before the conclusion of at least one years assiduous efforts to enlist and train recruits.
 THE FIRST ASSISTANCE
 Keen students of the present situation declare that the first efforts of the Uni ted States, to crush Germany will take the form of financing the allies feeding, clothing. arming the allies and lending them money in enormous sums
 There is no question but that such eff forts will prove effective. However, it cannot be held probable that such ef-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CONGRESS CONFIDEN7L v EXPECTED TO DECLARE STA TE OF WAR EXISTS
Last Cabinet Meeting Before Special Session COnDenes isHeld, and President Con-
 suHs Members About he
 Address He Is 10 Make

Washington March 30The administration branch of the American has determined definitely upon of action meet the hostility of Germany While official is withheld pending the appearance of President Wilson before Congress formal recognition of the existence of of war expected follow after the extra sion begins
 The President having decided the principal features of the address be delivered joint session of the House and Senate putting the in writing and today he had
 final discussion with his cabinet The meeting lasted only hour and ha but with conclusions quickly made known time found for attention to individual departmental mat ers Later the President conferred briefly with Secretaries Baker and Daniels heads of the and departments
 There said to have been difference of opinion the cabinet the great question The Presidents advisers well official Washington generally have long since accepted Ctatns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

Washington, March 30.-Aliens seeking American citizenship will be given fla vored treatment if 1t becomes necessary to put restrictions on foreigners The state department informed the labor de- pertinent today that in such contin- gency declarations of intention to become citizens will t"be given due considera- tion.'
 The governments attitude is under stood to be that if the United States Is forced into war with the central pow CTS no move will be made towards intern ment of their nationals within the United States, even army ana navy reservists, a long as the foreigners observe the countrys laws. Property rights, too, will be respected.
 Applications for citizenship from Ger mans have poured into Washington since relations wore broken with Germany. Moro than 100000 had come in within the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

the past and does not now desire war with the German people. but on the German people responsibility is placed for terrorism on land and sea, which now that it has been directed against American citizens and American in terests, must be actively combatted.
 Just what part the United States will play is a question the govern ment has yet to determine. The sub ject has been discussed generally with the administration. but the broad pol icy to be pursued will be developed only after the nations status has been defined by Congress and urgent de- fense steps completed.
 TO RAISE MILLION MEN
 After the President has delivered his address, Congress is eXpect@ r under considera ton promptly the granting of a large cree,sa .yJs-.~ a~
 tCOntinued on Page Twob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
CHARLES M. NAILS
 WANTS ID BE FREE
 0F MURDER CHARGE
Madison Man on Bond as AL legged COnspirator With Overt0n Asks Case
 Be Dismissed

Montgomery, March 3O-(Special.) Charles M. Nails, former circuit clerk Of Madison county, desires to be completely exonerated of complicity with David D. Overton in the murder of W. T. Lawler, probate judge of Madison county. He is at liberty on a bond of 5000 on a charge of complicity and came to Montgomery Friday to urge William L. Martin. attor- ney general, to see that the case is dis missed or tried.
 Following the conviction of Overton Nails was released on the nominal bond because there was no evidence to show that he was involved in the crime At torney General Martin will discuss the matter with Judge Robert c. Brickell of the Madison county circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31
Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

 1-Congress confidently expected to declare state of war exists. Will Germany yield when America goes into world wars Is ques- tion being asked. Every empiOye of government to hunt spies.
 Aliens seeking United States citi- zenship will be favored. French regain lost ground on Champagne line. German sea wolf roams Atlantic. Mexican note Is again explained by Zim mermann. More suardsmen called out on po- lice service.
 Charles M. Nails wants to he free of murder charGe. Champ Clark nominated for speak CT by democrats. Villa loses SJO men trying to take Chihuahua. Germany sinking ships off South American coast. 2-Chances for Alabama to secure ar- nor or nitrate plants small. Entire delegation from Alabama In democratic caucus Minute men have no place In war as waged now. 3-Life and fire insurance business of state shows big increase.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-County must nay damages for sheep killed by d0gs. Biennial in Birmingham expected to he largest in history of organ ixati0n.
 Catchings returns to New York after week in district. No authority now for formation of negro regiment.
 offices. ?-Decatur planning for Baptist Young People's meeting. 0-News of Bessemer.
 FEATURES 4-Editorial comment. W 6-sOciety and Dolly Dalrymple. S-SpOrts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-31

and their activities to go unreported Under the postmasters are working the letter carriers in the cities and the rura, free delivery carriers in the country, a force all told of about 100000 men.
 MUST BE PROMPT '
 Instructions to the federal employees call for the prompt reporting to desig- mated authorities of all information. no matter how minor it appears. which might be of value or furnish clues in ferreting out agents of foreign gov ernments.
 Under this head come letters pass ing through the mails. telegrams and even overheard scraps of conversation indicating activity against the govern ment
 Such information will be promptly forwarded to the. proper Investigating
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