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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27

ment to veil the illicit expectation Of
cattle, hides and other goods upon
which export duties are levied. Major
General Pershing has no knowledge
of the smuggling operations, it was
said today. No duty is levied on the
property OF the expeditionary force.
A passenger train was scheduled to
leave Casas Grandes for Juarez and
will bring the remaining refugees
from the FL Vale and Colonia Dublan
district After the departur> OF the
refugee train it is expected the Ameri-
can troops will begin moving north
from field headquarters.
No Change in Policy.
Washington. Jan. 26.-Withdrawal
OF the American troops from Mexico
forecasts no radical change in the
policy OF the United States towards
Mexico Secretary Lansing said to-
day that the policy stated in Presi-
dent Wilson's celebrated mobile
speech OF 1918 remains unchanged"
In that address the president declared
the intention of his administration not
to interfere with the Mexicans, in
what he regarded as their struggle
for liberty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
SPANIEL DEFENSE
CONCLUDES ITS CASE
More Testimony that Colonel
Butler Was Marked in At
tentions to Women
STATE BEGINS REBUTTAL

San Angelo, Tex, Jan. 2o.-After
testimony was introduced to bear out
the story told by Harry J. SPANIEL
Yesterday, and to show that Lleuten-
ant Colonel NJ. c. Butler was known
among his soldiers as Bull Butler,
the defense in the trial in which
Spaniel is charged with killing his
wife, rested today.
Two witnesses testified that Butler
had the reputation OF being woman
chaser" even with his command,
The first witness for the state on
the rebuttal declared that Colonel
Buffers reputation regarding his at
tentions to women was good.
Several witnesses for the defense
have testified that the reputation OF
Colonel Butler was bad in this regard.
Spaniel was pale and nervous, but
appeared relieved over having con-
cluded his ordeal on the stand,
Called Bull" Butler.
Private w. M. Granger OF the
Sixth cavalry, which was Lieutenant
Colonel Buffers regiment, was the
first witness today. He testified the
soldiers had nicknamed Butler Bull"
and that the officers reputation as a
woman chaser" was bad.
He said he saw Spaniel about
thirty-fve minutes before the shoot
ing and that he was sober and id a
good humor.
R. H. Neff of FL Paso, a Texas
guardsman stationed at Maria, also
gave testimony regarding Buffers
nickname He, too, said Butler was
marked in his attentions to women.
From this point the defense moved
on to the incidents Immediately con-
nected with the shooting.
The state in beginning its rebutta
estimated it could not conclude be-
fore late tomorrow.
A. Fl. Newell OF Alpine, Tex. a
mine superintendent testifying for
the defense, said he was in front Of
the hotel talking with Colonel But
ler, when he saw the Spanells talk.
ing excitedly in their automobile. He
said he heard Spaniel call to Butler
and command" the officer to get in
the machine. :.
Spaniel opened the door for him"
said Newell. He got in and they
drove away"
Mrs, Spaniel, he added, was pale.
Questioning brought out the fact that
the witness had seen Mrs. Spaniel
come out of the hotel and that at
that time she was pale.
Testimony of State Witness.
James Dodd Of Alpine said he saw
Mr.. and Mrs. Spaniel and Lieuten-
ont Colonel Butler in the Spaniel car
lust a few minutes before the shoot
ing. The car passed him, he said,
slowly enough for him to hear
Colonel Butler say:
"Mr. Spaniel, will you let me ex-
plain?'
He testified that the next words he
caught we're Mrs. Spaniel and Mrs.
Butler went up there and then the
automobile passed out of his hear
ing. In very short time. he said,
he heard shots.
| Dodd was the man whose appear
ance as witness the defense deemed
so important they intimated they
would have to ask for continuance if
illness from which he was suffering
at the start of the trial kept him away.
When the state began its rebuttal,
A. M. Turncy of Alpine, county judge,
was the first witness called to the
stand. He testified that Buffers rep
tation, as regarded his attentions to
women was good
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
WILL SHOW SHORT
OR LONG ACCOUNT
Leak" Probers Will Not
Learn Now How Much Any
body Profited.
THEIR REQUEST MODIFIED

New York, Jan. 2o.-If any persons
prohted by the alleged leak on the
presidents peace note, the rules COM
mittec will not learn how much they
prohted, but merely which side of the
account they were trading on prior
to the publication of the note. This
appeared to be the crux of the
changes in the third demand made by
the committee upon the stock ex-
change brokers for data when the
new communication was made public
today.
The modified request was inter-
preted as meaning that data showing
merely the extent OF operations dur
ing the period in question is consid-
cred sufficient by the committee to
indicate ,,hether they reflected pos
session OF advance information.
The new request eliminates the de-
mand that brokers furnish trial bal
ance of their customers accounts and
says:
at will be sufficient to furnish the
stock balances, both long and short.
The condition Of the account
aside from the amount Of stock which
the customer was long or short need
not be stated"
This appeared also to exclude the
possibility OF the amount Of margin
customer had put up from becom-
ing public.
Account. Of less than 1000 shares,
instead Of 100, as previously fixed.
need not be furnished. Dealings for
the account OF the firm itself or its
members are also requested under
the same conditions. The provisions
of secrecy of names through the use
of symbols is retained with the addi-
ton that each firm may If it desires
retain the key to the identity of the
accounts in its own possession Until
asked for it by the committee.
The new request also provides for
the submission OF list OF all the GUS
toners names but in this case with
out symbols connecting them with
the accounts called for by the COM
mittee.
According to Samuel F. STREET.,
chairman Of the clearing house COM
rlittee, the names of all the customers
are wanted to enable the committee
to discover whether any overnment
officials traded during the period in
question. 1t was unimportant, he
said, whether the trading Of officials,
il any, was large or small, the point
being to find out W ether any officials
took advantage of Off information.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
VILLISTA FORCE
OCCUPIES Ell VALE
Bandits Move Into the Former
Pershing Outpost After
Americans Leave.
OUTLAW is AT MADEIRA

FL Paso, Tex, Jan. 26,-Forces OF
Francisco Villa have occupied Fl
Vale. Chihuahua, abandoned by Gen
eral Pershing's outposts. according to
apparently reliable information re-
ceived in army circles. 1t was said
Villa had established headquarters at
MADEIRA and was preparing to occupy
Casas Grandes as soon as Pershing
should abandon field headquarters at
Colonia Dublan
Smugglers are planning to use the
withdrawal of the American troops
from Mexico as an excuse to smuggie
quantities of goods across the border
without the payment Of the export
duty to the Carranza government, &C
cording to Carranza officials here.
The plan is to use the troop move.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
new FEATURE IN
RAIL WAGE BILL
Amendment Makes it Criminal
Offense for Striker to Try
to Stop Trains Moving.
MAY TAKE OVER ROADS

Washington, D. C., Jan. 26.-Rail-
road strikes and lockouts are not for
hidden by the terms of bill to sup
plement the Adamson law, which the
senate interstate commerce commit
tee Virtually had completed today.
The new bill, however, would make
it a criminal offense, punishable by
heavy fine, for a railroad employe
who has quit work to trespass on rail
road property with view to prevent
ing by violence, intimidation or
threats the operation of trains.
Another important provision of the
bill would authorize the president to
take over and operate such part of"
a railroad or its equipment as is
necessary to move troops or NUM-
tions in war time, threatened war or
instruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
Long Missing French
Ship Sunk by Torpedo

New York, Jan. 26.-Rumors that
the French steamship, Socoa, last re-
ported as leaving Cardiff on August
10 for an unstated port, had been
lost, were confirmed here today by
Captain Y. Beridam, master OF the
French line steamer Ohio from Car
diff, who said the Socoa was torpe-
doed by German submarine in the
Mediterranean on August rs, 1916,
Captain Beridam was master OF the
Socoa when it was sunk.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
PAPER MAKERS AND
PUBLISHERS MEET
Producers Will Be Asked to Elk.
plain Reasons for High
Prices of Print Paper,
CONFERENCE AT CHICAGO

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Paper manufac-
turers and newspaper publishers met
here today for an informal confer
ence. An invitation to the members
OF the Federal Trade commission was
extended and it was expected that
the various problems OF the manu-
facturer and the newspaper publish
ers over the prin' paper supply would
be discussed.
Layaette Young. jr,, OF the Des
Moines 1owa) Capital, one OF the
newspaper publishers present, said
that the publishers desired to talk
over the situation with the paper
manufacturers and give the manu-
lecturers an opportunity to explain
the reason for the high price OF print
paper.
1T is not in any sense hearing
by the trade commission" said Mr..
Young. THE manufacturers undoubt-
eddy have their problems to meet and
we want to find out in an informal
talk just what the conditions are,
The commissioners have been invited
to Join with us in the discussion"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
STRUCK BY AUTO,
LITTLE LAD DIES
Police Are Not Sure Who Drove
Car that Killed Boy-Sus-
pect Hermanson.
BOY IS ALFRED ROBERTSON

Struck by an automobile, which
was driven by Victor E. Hermanson
of Benson, secretary Of the Eckman
Chemical company, Alfred Robert
son, ll-year-old son Of Nels Robert
son, Fifty-eighth and Western
streets, suffered injuries from which
he died shortly afterward.
The accident occurred about |
o'clock at Fifty second and Chicago
streets. Mr. Hermanson fastened
to the Methodist hospital with the
injured lad, who died there shortly
after his arrival.
The body was taken to Gentleman
undertaking parlors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
The National Capital


Met at II a. m.
Senators assaulted lavishness OF inaugural
ceremonies and robbery" by Washington
hotel proprietors on that occasion, in voting
$4,000 for expenses
Bishop Fallows of Chicago urged universal
military training before military affairs COM
mittee.
Passed legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill carrying $4oO0o.o00.
Took up Indian appropriation bill.
Adopted resolution expressing regret over
death Of Representative Finley of South
Carolina.
Adjourned at s:4s D. m. to II a. m. satur-
day.
The House.
Met at II a. m
Resumed consideration OF rivers and har-
bors bill,
Passed rivers and harbors appropriation
bill carrying s3s, 100000.
Banking and currency committee voted
favorably to report reserve law amendments
designed principally TO increase gold hold
ings OF reserve banks.
Out OF respect for the late Representative
Finley OF South Carolina, adjourned at SAP
p. IN. to II n. m. Saturday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27

tSOuthuucu FHOau HASC ouo.f
war Office announcement says the Ger
mans were driven back with severe
losses, although they penetrated ad-
vanced trenches near Hill 3N.
In upper Alsace the Germans left
their trenches at two points to attack,
but were checked by the French artil-
lery. The announcement follows:
"On the right bank of the River
Meuse, after a violent bombardment,
German forces yesterday evening de-
liyeted attacks upon four points of
our front between Avocourt wood
and a point to the east of Dead Man
hill, but they were repulsed by our
curtain OF fire and by the fire OF our
infantry and machine guns. Our as
sailants were compelled to make
their way back to their trenches, with
the exception, however, of certain de-
tachments who were successful in pen
etrating some OF our advanced
trenches in the sector of Hill 304. The
enemy during this attack suffered
very heavy losses and left numerous
dead in front of our lines, particu-
arly in Avocourt wood.
t'During the course OF the night
German troops undertook several
surprise attacks upon some Of our
minor positions, but these failed UNI
Ter the fire OF our men located to the
iorth OF Chilly, south OF the Somme
and to the northeast OF Vingre, be.
tween the Disc and the Aisne.
I'm upper Alsace, near Largitsen
after a spirited bombardment, forces
OF the enemy came out OF theii
trenches at two points. Our artiller,
FIRE put definite check to this en-
deavor.
''On the remainder Of the front
there has been intermittent canBonad.
ing"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27

Jacob lsaacson, president OF the
Omaha Amateur Base Ball league
and former newspaper man, was ap-
pointed by the Recreation board as
superintendent OF Fairgrounds and
athletic fields, to succeed c. II. En-
glish.
Chairman Hummcl of the board an
nounced that Mr.. lsaacson's name
will not be sent to the city council
for confirmation until he shall have
qualified in the work. He will begin
February at salary OF $l25 per
month.
The new superintendent has been
serving as athletic director OF the So
cial centers under the Recreation
board.
Arthur Crittenden Smith sat with
the board for the first time since his
appointment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
Sick Man Carried Seven
Thousand Dollars in Belt

Fremont, Neb., Jan. 26.-(Special.)
A visitor in Fremont, whose name
ras not given, called at the Office of a
local physician for treatment, wearing
belt that contained $1,000 i'll bills.
The stranger told the physician that if
he should die he wanted him to notify
the patients son and see to it that
the son received the money. The
visitor recovered and was able to con-
tinue bis Journey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27

Chicago, Jan. 26--Charles II. Thomas of
Chicago Is to be the secretary OF the CO.
lumbus (ohio) club OF the American asso-
citation, Joseph Tinker, who recently pur-
chased the franchise OF the club made the
announcement tonight. Thomas formerly
was president of the Chicago National
league club, during which term Tinker
played shortstop for the team.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
Chaplain Johnson Named
On State Charities Board

"FT1, fFIom htafI CorreSpondent1
Lincoln, Jan 26.-(Special.) THE
State Board Of Charities and Correc-
tons today appointed E. M. Johnson,
chaplain at the penitentiary, to sue
coed ]. w. Shahan as secretary of the
board. The board consists of the gov
ernor, the state superintendent and
the land commissioner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
Tate Bests LangfOrd.

Kansas city. Jan. 2G.-"Bilr' Tate Of
New York was given a decision over Sam
Iangford of Boston at the close OF their
twelve round match mere tonight They are
light heavvweights.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
Omaha School Tax.

Absent; Craddock, Fuller. Reifenrath and
White.
Omaha School Tax.
House Roll No. 100, which. il it
reaches final passage, will make the
limit Of school tax levy IS per cent for
the city Of Omaha, was sent to third
reading this morning. Representative
Richmond explained that after the LIST
OF May Omaha would lose out on the
$350000 liquor license fund which the
district had depended upon and it
would be necessary to meet that loss
by a special levy or rather to remove
the limit of the ante
House Roll No. 81, which would
provide twice a-month payday for
all kinds OF employment, was also
sent to third reading. A bill was
passed to third reading yesterday pro-
viding the twice-a-month plan for
railroads.
Bills Passed.
Other bills passed BY the house:
u R. lc7, Axtell and others--Double cleo
II. r. 100. Taylor and others--Rotat,ns
election ballot.
II. r, ". NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. returns
open TO public inspection as soon as deliv-
cred to county clerk
II. r. 50. Fries--counties to pay cost Of
transporting boys to Kearney Industrial
school.
Il. r, 10, Schwab-Licensing pool halls
and bowling alleys.
II. r. 81, MISUNDERSTANDING ndertakers
OF jury service.
II. r, 81 Scudder--Appropriatio Of So 700
10 buy land for cemetery at Grand Island
folders home.
Sent to Third Reading.
In committee OF the whole these
bills were approved and sent to third
reading.
u. r. ls'--Allowing second class cities and
villages to construct lines and furnish cleo.
trlcitN. water and other utility service out.
side their own limits.
II. r. i6b--Changing date for railroad tc
make annual reports 70 railway commission
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27
HOUSE MEMBERS
HAVE WARM ROW
OVER RAILWAYS

schwab. Scudder, shaffer, Stuhr. Tracewell,
Taylor. Speaker Jackson.
Absent; Craddock. Fuller. Reifenrath and
svhIfo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-27

6SN llSoNJ AsAoDS
ish Towels, 19c.
45c Heavy Turkish, Csc
Sc Heavy Irish Damask
Table Cloths, @.S9.
$40 Heavy Irish Damask
Table Cloths, $3.50.
SIPS Fine Linen Huck Tow
els, for 85c.
$3.50 Fine Linen Huck Tow
els, for $1.25.
$500 Heavy Irish Damask
Napkins, 1898 a dozen.
$8.75 Heavy Irish Damask
Napkins, $3.50 a dozen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30
MORE CAN BE DONE.

Even though the Red Cross drive week is passed. those of Us who neglected or were other wise prevented from contributing need not talnh that our help at this time would be refused. No' by q long shot They can come as often aS the! ike. The Red Cross is composed Of people wno never sleep. They are ever on the aler. to as'D others and they need assistance; hence contri- button to the organization is always acceptable.
 Al this iuncture we may ask those who have alread- contributed this question: for instance; Have you given aS much aS you conSeientious}E feel you could? Now Ter IS proceed to discuss this matter We are engaged in 3 great war. We are fighting against autocracy that iS trying to destroy liberty and democracy. To win, mil Hons will shed their blood on -he battlefelds. and those of us erao shall stay at home should at least supply the necessary ammunition te stanch -he wounds made U. bullet and shell. That is suSt wh3- the Red Cross organization l> trying to do. Right here We repeat; Have yol given 50 that ro4 feel f Ike wound received in a battle that needs attention -o relieve ti1e pain | not -her rc4 have not given enough. Come again until !. hurts. because there will be wounds re- ee;vea or she battlefield thai vi, laea the means 70 heal them iae t9 yours and our neglect. No. -he evi ot rhs drive r,aE 5e 2veg bat generosity must continue.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30

CT to help defeat bunch of scrubs who are earn est and doing the best there is in them 10 hold their own. is no credit. Like the would-be hunt CT who gets out with his gun and just to show of purchases game to bring home and orag about his ability to shoot game, There IS noth- ing in that In our opinion, and outside ot the professionals. the game of baseball should be played for the pleasure of playing and not for the purpose of gloating over others defeat, especially when We are in reality entitled to no credit.
 Of course and as we said before. this Is mere Y our opinion but We frankly admit of haVlhg 9 peuehant for winning any and .il games Tn which We participate, but We don't believe Ill hiring another to win for We believe m do- ng the best we can and let t go at that. II we v n the pleasure is all and if there Is any ,.xv -elling" to be done we can do that also.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30

rri,, ere is T common report going the rounds -f,o+ a ls,.ge Eastern company has sent an army ,- nieture iilm takers over Alaska for the pur- ->,sa nj ,btaiI1ing pictures Of the territory for
 , movies. They want 10 stage Alaska. In -. enterprise we Alaska1ls are all interested. I,liS t reason some one should notify the com ol ti.' ,ntS of the fact that their picture of ,s,l.s x ot be complete unless they take a z',.Sn (.:'' t .ta Iuneauites attempting to secure p's.t's l, ~ oni Seward and Anehorages fight
 .,s', their respective locations ,.+,,,ss ,,o 'd be very amusing par .;eularlv to the AlaSkans
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30
4 GOOD THING.

In inquiry made yesterday el;ci.ed the in- .orz,.-io:. --a- .7 baseball professionals were - be imported et.;S year. ThaE i had been oecide2 - keep the none. collected from t..e merchants and others aS a contribution 70 -he Fourth o5 July celebration 2. home instead Of paving i. - rhe imported material iusc - gin 2 game os ball.
 Although .as ...as Fe..a o5;ee-ed so ...e in porvstion. wss bitterly o8pos5d. he won che cs!- and candid. or opinion : -ea- t.e is right. We never could see much sport 1T deception. T. :-,7ror. z professional Vouid-be-oase5all play
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30
~gLlasr OF soclLlsm~ NEEDN'T ~ 0RSY VOL

Residents es Anchorage and 4ther towns .sar ,ha.
 4--z-sr- railroad aao are agtta.A4 e5 'ae ;s-r -sv sas -r ,errisery as whole arg in danger ol &
 s.-,. ,<,.s,..., sro.i,t remember tha> me government -a.,-os and che towns thereon, as "e" =. .s.s.s s-s r,s- offices are lessons Of what req -.s.s ,,sss- qsc--s!.g you vitra tinid ones join r-se4ssaa ot progressive people take adVantase oi ae many chances ,o batter Eour o~n condition ~1h0a. z-az 5s. 9. yea- lesaooT and a 1h= same tune a'e n making Anchorage and Alaska better places ID "hch # s.s z-z.- a7s.hiznd = the las frontier; II is ..--- . .,.s-as,s.i opportunities and its develop --s -ra prosperity o those who intend esao.isAns
 s rs-- sz5-l5 nor es retarded by trogodi't'sAhcil 5-az= N=z.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-30

- -.-.s-s . holding down 2 European throne. Mayor -rspssa 7as ,1s recipient book shower Saturday! .. volumes ~s=s aos q 5s ,axs nature, but were massive an. capable q r1ps--ag considerable shock s eez Bad Icing et,r ordinances and Hl.1'>ts laws en ,-ss#za. IT. Mayer. as 1e dodged ;ae alder --5 :1-s-.s- r literature a= denounced F8bber =--zz-s- sz s= temporarily ab6ea-ed The trousla
 s. -zs- -a- Mayors zceoo. hoard appointments For .=z-z -z.s las 6een 8 source of iEealty-sueh 3 : szar.3 sem as zo encourage the peo- ---ze ezzzaleszIs -a 5zYo.cs -le school system @ ...--r z=.s.szazss T al4sraaatc and r1ayoral 7-s-z=-=E-s--T.co--a News
The Detroit times., 1917-04-11

cense does not seem sufiicient pun.
ishment. the ordinance has a pen
atty clause by which the offender
may be tried In court under com
plaint OF the police department II
provides . fine OF t36 to 500. or
from 10 days 10 three months In
jsil.
Aid. Kronk opposed the measure.
az ala Aid. DIN. the discussions TAX.
ing up much OF the councils time.
AID. Gilman asked the privilege OF
fling reconsideration In the event
that any OF the provisions OF the
act were not 10 his liking.