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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Berlin Protests
Treatment Given
Bernstorff Party

Amsterdam, Apri; 7.-(Via Lon
don.)-A Berlin telegram quotes from
the North German Gazette, the semi
official Berlin newspaper, long note
handed to the Swiss legation in Bcr-
lin by the German government pro-
testing against the treatment Of
Count Won Bernstorff, former German
ambassador to the United States, by
the British authorities at Halifax,
where the Won Bernstorff party was
detained for some time on its ship
for examination. The Swiss legation
is requested to transmit the complaint
to Washington
The Hague, April 7.-(Via Lon
don. 1.-The version received here OF
the German note protesting against
Count Won Berhstorff's treatment
points out that the Won Bernstorff
party. under the terms of their
American passports and A L;lo-
French safe conduct, we're to be per-
mitted to take with them their per-
sonal effects, household goods and a
reasonable amount of money.
1t is claimed that money and other
objects. possession Of which was to
have been permitted, were seized as
contraband Personal property in
some OF the cabins was roughly
thrown about, the note declares, after
the men, women and children, with
the exception of Count Won Berns-
torff, had beer submitted to a body
search, many of them, including
women, being compelled completely
to disrobe.
NonGerman passengers also are
mentioned as declaring they were
treated ruthlessly, and it is alleged
that two Canadian customs officers
were intoxicated while on duty.
Germany, the note says, was
obliged strongly to protest against
this treatment, as the passports men
toned free passage without delay or
interference, and further spoke of
friendly aid and protection.
The Swiss legation at Washing
ton" the note concludes, may be rc-
qucsted to take steps TO induce Amer
ica to make representations to Great
Britain TO obtain a refund of the
money and other objects taken from
the German officials"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Colonel Baehr Talks
Like an Oyster Just Now

The secrecy and censorship sur
rounding the war situation was en-
phasized here Saturday morning when
Colonel Baehr OF the Fourth Ne
braska National Guard came from
headquarters.
Although intimating that secret
military mission brought him here, he
did not divulge its nature till noon.
Then he made the simple announce
ment that guard recruiting would be
resumed
During the entire morning all he
gave out for publication was that he
was going to buy pair of new serv-
ice boots and that he did not expect
to resign his civilian position in the
postal money order department at
this time. Secrecy still surrounds his
further war business here,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
GOVERNOR URGES
YOUNG MEN ENLIST
Calls Upon People of Nebraska
Also to Prevent Waste
of Resources.
TILL ALL AVAILABLE SOIL

lFFDHl sum 'urIeHUoHutHttl
Lincoln, April Especial Tele-
gram. )-Governor Neville has issued
a proclamation in which he urges all
young men of Nebraska to offer
their services to the government.
He also calls attention to the need
of practising economies and guarding
against waste, so that the resources
OF the nation may be conserved for
the coming war. II was sent to the
house today. 1t reads:
Congress has declared that a state
of war exists between our country
and the imperial German govern
ment .
"The members OF the legislature Of
Nebraska have renewed allegiance to
country and president and have
pledged Nebraska's manhood and re-
sources to the end that the nations
honor may be maintained and its
prestige be undiminished.
Untold sacrifices may be demand
ed of our people. for, having entered
the great struggle, we can be assured
that no stone will be left unturned,
and, regardless of what our previous
views may have been, to bring the
war to successful conclusion must,
from his day, be the single purpose
Of united people.
"All men of military age, physically
qualified. who can be spared from the
industrial and business life of the ma
ton, and upon whom Others are not
dependent for subsistence and sup
port are urged to respond at once
to the call to the colors. There can
be no place for slackers in Nebraska,
if the traditions and honor OF our
state and people are TO be main
tanned.
"It may be some time before the
effects OF our participation will be
felt, but immediate steps must be
taken to meet every possible con-
tingency. Waste of every description
must be reduced to the minimum,
wealth must be conserved and the
production of foodstuffs must be IN
creased to the highest degree. Every
acre Of tillable land should be placed
under cultivation; every available
plot OF ground in the cities and
towns should be utilized for garden
purposes,
with absolute confidence in the
patriotism Of the people of Ne
braska, ! urge that they give their
undivided support TO the president in
this emergency.
Az KEITH NEVILLE,
"GoYernor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Mayor Bryan ReasSureS
Aliens of CAPITAL CITY

Lincoln, April7.-Followingun vcri-
fed reports OF forthcoming arrests of
German allies in Lincoln, Mayor
Bryan, brother of the former secre-
tary of state, this evening issued a
proclamation saying no subject of any
foreign power, residing in Lincoln,
need fear any invasion OF his personal
or property rights so long as he. goes
peacefully about his business and con-
ducts himself in law-abiding man
ncr.
q take this form and means" says
Mayor Bryan, "of declaring to all for
cign born residents that they will be
protected in the ownership of their
property and money and that they
will be free from personal molestation
so long as they obey the laws OF the
state and nation and the ordinances
Of the city"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Our Flag
W|a
Big REALTY DEAL
ON DOUGLAS STREET
Brandeises Buy Northwest
Corner of Fifteenth for
Modern Structure.
MAY BE EIGHTEEN STORIES

Another big deal in downtown
Omaha real estate is sprung by the
purchase by the Brandeis interests of
the northwest corner of Fifteenth
and Douglas streets, who intend to
erect an office and store building six
teen to eighteen stories, OF most mod
ern type, The property is part of the
endowment holdings of Creighton
university. 1t has not been deter
mined when construction will be
started, but the nature of the I'M
provements is already decided Or
This property has Douglas street
frontage of ITO feet. including the
Julius Orkin store, and extends on
Fifteenth street l32 feet back to the
alley. George Brandeis, head of the
Brandeis stores, states that the new
building will be erected as soon as
present leases shall have expired.
This transfer marks another step
in the development of Douglas street
as a main business thoroughfare. The
Brandeis company are now extensive
owners on Douglas street, including
the Brandeis stores, the Brandeis
theater. the former Boston store, the
Courtney corner on the north side,
the Empress theatcr and the Strand
theater. George Brandeis took the
lead in making possible the Omaha
Athletic club building to be erected
this year on Douglas, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets, part
Of the site, now occupied by the
Douglas Auditorium, having been
part of the Brandeis property.
Stores on Main Floor.
The new building at Fifteenth and
Douglas streets will have stores on
main floor and Offices above. The
grain exchange was moved out of the
Brandeis building year ago, vacat
ing 200 Offices, and all of these Offices
have since been filled by new tenants
and from ten to fifteen applications
are received every day for Offices.
The Wells Fargo Express company
has rented a suite of rooms in the
Brandeis thcater building.
Thomas J. Quinlan, general man
ager for the Brandeis interests, states
that there is a real demand for high
class offices and that the interests he
represents are simply following out
their policy of investing their money
in Omaha property having full con-
fdence in the future of the city and
especially that portion where their
stores are located.
c. w. Calkins represented the
Brandeis interests in the deal and
Mark Martin of the Payne & Slater
Co., represented Creighton univer-
sitp.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Hastings Citizens Turn
Out in Great Parade

Hastings, Ncb,, April 7.-(spccial
Telesram,)-Hasting travelling men
and other citizens to the number OF
several hundred held patriotic pa
rade tonight.
The Hastings municipal band led
the procession, which was blaze of
national colors for distance Of over
a mile.
Adam Breede, editor of the Hast
ings Tribune, today telegraphed
President Wilson rendering his serv-
ices in any capacity in connection
until drafted to the ranks.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
y. S. MOBIl|zES
GQLEEN LEGIONS
TO. AID ENTENTE
.ministration Leaders in Con-
gress Plan to Rush Legisla-
tion for Loan of at Least
Two Billions.
NOT A PENNY OF PROFIT
This Will Be Followed by More
Money, as Well as Shells,
Guns and Food.
INSIDE OF THIRTY DAYS
INSIDE OF THIRTY DAYS

Washington, April 7.--Administra-
ion leaders in conference today de-
cidcd to unlock at once the vast fnan-
cial resources of the United States
to the allies
To relieve the economic needs OF
the entente governments a huge loan,
of dimensions yet undetermined, but
not less than $2,000,000,000, will be
forthcoming from this country as
speedily as congress can pass the nee
cssary legislation.
Not a penny profit, it was author
itativcly stated, will be expected or re-
ceived bythis country on the loan.
The loan will be Americas immediate
contribution to the allied cause, with
the promise of other bountiful contri-
buttons Of money, munitions and food
stuffs to come as needed.
Immediate Bond Issue.
An immediate bond issue, possibly
totaling $5,000000,000 is forecast by
today's action. The exact amount is
yet to be determined
Legislation providing for the issue
will be introduced in congress speed
lily, not later than next week, and
within thirty days, possibly before the
end of the present month, substan-
tial portion of the great loan is ex-
pected to be available for the entente
governments.
The forthcoming loans, it is au-
thoritatively said, will be placed be-
fore the public as quickly as possible
in denominations down to 500, posi-
bly, SIS. will be "a reasonable interest
rate" and the entire army Of Amer
lean investors-banks, corporations
and individuals be afforded an
opportunity to subscribe. t..
T| What Plan Calls For.
Treasury department and federal
reserve board officials, believe that a
S5,000,000,000 bond issue can be abb
sorbed without difficulty by American
investors and it is likely that this will
be the first sum offered.
The present plan calls for the ex-
change of American money, dollar for
dollar, for foreign bonds at par. Bonds
OF the entente governments would be
accepted by the American govern
mcnt as security for the loan. The in
tcrest rate OH the foreign bonds, it
was said, will be the same as on the
bonds to be issued by this govern
ment in raising the big loan.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
TWO SEA RAIDERS
ARE REpORTEDOFF
ATLANTIC COAST
Mysterious Craft With Two
Masts Passes the Nan.
tucket Shoals Early
Today.
ANOTHER is OFF NORFOLK
Destroyer Flotilla is Patroling
Coast and Warning is Sent
to All Shipping.
MAY BE TRAMP STEAMERS

Washington, April 7-Reports of
German commerce raiders off At
lantic ports we're flashed along the
seaboard today and all shipping prac-
tlcally was tied up while navy patrols
went out to establish the identity OF
mysterious ships reported near the
lanes
1t was the first breath of war at
the doors of America and it sent
thrill through the country,
The first report came from Nam
tucket lightship, which saw strange
ship passing west at 7:20 o'clock this
morning and promptly reported it
to the Boston navy yards and the
Navy department. Destroyer flotillas
are at sea in the vicinity and pre-
sumably they heard the wireless
warning which swept the coast line
and set out to locate the mysterious
craft Meanwhile shipping was
warned not to venture out.
Spon afterward a report of
raider off the Virginia capes came
from Hampton Roads, where ship
ping also was held in port while
armed craft went to sea to investi-
gate.
Navy officials expect many reports
OF raiders while the sea coast is at
high tension and many such probably
will turn out to be unofending
tramps. No precautions are. being
overlooked, however, and the naval
! patrol is on the alert to examine all
strange ships.
Raider Has Two Masts.
Boston, April 7.--The following
message was received today at the
Boston navy yard from the Nan
tucket lightship:
Commerce raider passed Nam
tucket Shoals lightship, bound west,
at 7:20." -4
Naval officials here reported that
the raider had two masts, a large
stack and was painted slate color.
Its size was reported at about 10000
tons.
1t was almost within hailing dis
tancc of the Nantucket shoal lightship
that the German submarine U-53 sank
six ships on October 5. The U-53
operated in the steamship lane trav-
cled by vessels from New York and
Boston to European ports.
Word that the raider was APPROACH
ing the New England coast caused
great activity in naval circles, al
though plans for dealing with the
enemy were not made public. The
collector of customs made every eff
fort to get in touch at once with ship
ping agents at other ports to warn
them of the danger.
Tug Goes to Warn Ships.
Newport News, Va, April 7.-The
presence of German raider off the
Virginia capes was officially reported
here today. A seagoing tug has been
dispatched to sea to warn all outgo-
ing and incoming vessels and to order
all outgoing vessels to turn back. The
tug is equipped with wireless and is
expected to reach all ships in the
danger zone.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Washes His Hands
With Gasoline and
He and Son Burned

Mistaking jug of gasoline for a
Jug of water almost proved fatal to
William Howard, 808 North Fifteenth
street, and his S-year-old son, Cor
nelius.
Howard used the gasoline to wash
his hands, believing it was water.
Then he held his hands over a coal
stove, with the result that an explo-
sion occurred and Howard was badly
burned about the hands and arms
while the boy was so painfully
burned about the back, shoulders and
arms that he had to be taken to 81,
Joseph hospital. w
Goldie Howard, brother of William,
had his clothes burned, but he ex-
tinguished the flames before he was
l.mself burned. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
American Woman
Killed bu Air Bomb

Rhinelander, Wis, April T.
Sidney Knowles, 331 South Seeley
avenue, Chicago, received word to-
day that his mother, Mrs. Robert
Knowles, was killed recently by
an airplane attack on Newark,
Nottinghamshire county, England.
Mrs. Knowles lives in Los An
geles, Cal, and went to England
to visit a son, but found he had
been killed in the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Dunlap Citizens Run Man
Out for Burning Flags

Logan, Ia, April 7-(Special Tele-
gram. Henry Hansen, aged As, was
forced by 800 or more citizens of Dun
lap to carry the United States flag to
the passenger station this evening and
to leave town for the alleged burning
OF two flags, Sheriff Meyers and
Deputy Atkins prevented the crowd
from harming the German.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
1--WE Offer the Possibility of
Preliminary Negotiations"
Says Minister of Justice.
STATEMENT OF KERENsKY

Pctrograd Via London), April T.
Minister of Justice Kerensky said in
an interview today that if the Ger
man people would follow the Rus
sian example and dethrone their en-
peror I'VE offer the possibility OF pre-
liminary negotiations"
The statement was embodied in the
announcement by the official news
agency which reads:
"On Thursday, according to news
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Prussia Will Reform
Electorate at Once

London, April IAN Amsterdam
dispatch to Reuters says that the
Koelnische Woke Zeitung reports that
preparatory steps for a reform OF the
Prussian electoral system are I'M
minent,
The paper says that bill will be
introduced Immediately after Easter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Training Camps for
Citizens Are Suspended

Chicago, April 7.-There will be no
citizens military training camps this
summer, it was announced at army
headquarters here today. General
Barry stated that all arrangements for
the camps had been suspended and
those who had expected to attend can
hest further the interests of the gov
crnment by enlisting.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Rural Credit Board
Of South Dakota Named

Pierre, S. D., April 7,-(Spccial
Telegram. .)-Governor Norsbeck to-
day announced as members of the
rural credit board Alfred Zoskc, a
banker and stock man from Draper.
and j. E. Ziebach of Gam Valley as
the democratic member. These of the
board, AMI treasurer yet to be
elected will constitute the board.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Nebraska Senate Gables
Congratulations to Duma

Lincoln, April 7-Thc Nebraska
senate has passed resolution re-
questiug Governor Neville to cable
congratulations to the new Russian
government.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08

Havana, April 7.-Thc resolution
declaring that state OF war exists
between Cuba and Germany already
passed by the senate, was approved
unanimously by the Cuban house of
representatives shortly after 9 o'clock
this evening,
The Cuban senate today adopted
unanimously a resolution declaring
that state of war exists between
Cuba and Germany.
Seventeen senator's were present.
The only speech was delivered by DR.,
Dolz, the conservative leader, who
was chosen to speak i'll the name of
the Cuban people.
Brazil to Follow Soon.
London, April 7-Thc Central
News says it is semi-officially in
formed that a declaration of war by
Brazil against Germany may be cx-
pected by Monday.
New York, April 1.-The Cuban
congress tonight is expected to de-
clare that a state of war exists be-
tween Cuba and the imperial German
government, according TO cable mes.
sage from E. S. Azpiazu, private sec
retary to President Meneeal, to the
republic of Cuba news bureau here.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Cuban Congress Declares that State of War Exists With Germany
What Is the Judges Sentence?
Ten Prizes for Best Answers.

Second Prize The Original Picture
Three Prizes (each) 2 Orpheum Tickets
Five Prizes (each) A Popular Novel
Ansm he nritln in lnnk in ncln
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Conditions of the Contest;

For the best and cleverest answers, not exceed
ing so words, The Bee will give prizes here
enumerated. Address Picture Puzzle Editor, The
Bee. Answers must be in by Wednesday, April II.
Awards announced Sunday, April Is.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-08
Senate and House of Cuban
Congress Declare Hostilities
Exist With Imperial Ger
man Governr. ent.
NOT A DISSENTING VOICE
Resolution Unanimously Ad-
opted in Both Chambers of
the Leg. re.
CNE SPETs .. DELIVERED
Bulletin.

Bulletin.
Havana, April 7.-Prcsident Memo
cal of Cuba tonight signed the joint
resolution passed by both houses Of
congress, declaring that a state OF
war exists with Germany.
The Cuban authorities this evening
seized the four German ships in
termed in Havana harbor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
O 8lTUA ~
MRS. JONAS NORINE.

Mrs. Jonas NOrine died at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Koelf-
gen, at Kandiyohi last Thursday at
8: 80 a. m. Cause of death was heart
failure. The deceased was born in
Bergsj0 parish, Halsingland, Sweden,
July 81. 1S47. She was married to
Jonas Norine Aug. Is, 1877. In 1883
they came to America and settled at
Lake Elizabeth. The husband died
Aug. 5, 1902, and since then the de-
ceased has been living with her child
rem. She is mourned by four child
rem: John J. Norine of Fahlun; Au-
gust Norine, on the old home farm;
IIilda, Mrs. Alfred Sandberg, Of Lake
Wagonga; and Emma, Mrs. Joseph
Koelfgen of Kandiyohi; one brother,
Nels Norell at Kandiyohi, and two
brothers and two sisters in Sweden.
There are fourteen grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday from
the Swedish Baptist church at Lake
Elizabeth. Rev. Pau1son, the pastor
and Rev. Erickson of Svea officiated.
The choir sang and there was pro-
fusion Of flowers. The pail bearers
were Albert and Theo. Blur, Albert
and August Olson, Nels Peterson and
\. j. Olson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Speeders Punched.

The past week has seen the enforce.
ment of the law against fast driving
of motor vehicles put into effect with
a vengeance. So far the treasury Of
the county has been enriched to some
extent by having some twenty-five per-
sons deposit their little $500 with
Bill Johnson. The $4.55 which each
one has to fork over goes to pay the
costs. We understand there are still
some half dozen offenders who must
go before His Honor" for sentence.
The officers don't seem to be showing
any great partially as they grab ev.
cry one from licensed chauffeurs, gar
age mechanicians, professional men
and bridegrooms to justices of the
peace. There is a noticeable lack OF
speedy driving, especially on Itch
field avenue east.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
HOME TALENT PLAY At FRIAM
Preparations Are Being Made to Pre-
sent "A Country Kid" in New
Schoolhouse.

Priam cooking forward with in.
terest to an event which is in store
for it in the near future.
In anticipation of the completion of
the new school building, the dramat-
ically inclined young people Of the
community are preparing to celebrate
the occasion. They will present "A
Country Kid" very popular new ru-
This play forms a most interesting
and amusing picture of American
Country life. The story is built on
thruOut. Among the characters are a
tramp, a farmer, and city crook. The
tramp proves to be a most amusing
parsonage. Several thrilling encoun-
ters occur between him and the crook
as a result of the tramp's untiring ef-
forts to thwart the schemes of the lat
cent man. Albert Jensen is to handle
the part of the tramp and promises
we'll to make it worth while.
The play is well sprinkled with CON-
ic situations and closes with very
pressing scene. The part of the coun-
try kid will be played by Vernon
AO1 oOI, ID d oC1 Cdu 1IOAu SLdIL
to finish. Chick, the young country
lass. has part equally as good and
! these two characters alone should
make the play success.
Rehearsals have been in progress
| for some time and after another three
weeks of hard work, the young peo-
pie expect to be in trim to give the
public something we'll worth seeing.
Special entertainment will be pro-
vided between acts. Some form of so.
cial affair is also being planned for
after the entertainment.
People should welcome this oppor
tunity they will have of inspecting the
new school house. The date will be
Friday, June 1. The cast of charac
ters are as follows:
Fred Euling ............ Old Farmer
Esther Hvam ........ Farmers Wife
Albert Jensen :...............Tr Tramp
Basil clark ......... Crook
Title POrtz. Innocent wife of Crook
QUO Jensen
Farmers Nephew, subject of the
crooks scheming.
Alvin IsaacsOn ................T Ougf
Vernon Thorson ...... Country Kit
Lillian Hvam, Chick the Country Las.
Ed. Erickson .................S Sheriff
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
BETHEL CHURCH
BAZAAR next week
Two-Day Event viii Take Place
At Carlson Hall May
u and Is.

The Bethel church will hold it's ba-
zaar at the Carlson Hall two days,
May "a and Is. It will begin Thurs.
day afternoon and continue until Fri.
day evening. There will be music
both evenings, and the members OF
the church extend cordial invitation
to all to attend.
The first day the ladies will serve
coffee, sandwiches, baked beans
pickles and cake at Is cents.
On the second day they will serve
coffee, sandwiches, rice pudding
pickles and cake at Is cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Farm Club Meetings.

The Crow River Farm Club held
their regular meeting last Saturday
evening. The school house was pack
ed to the doors, about $50 persons be-
ing present. Robert Thompson and F..
L. Rodegeb talked on live stock and
dairying. A fine program of musical
numbers was given and lunch was
served
On Thursday evening the regular
meeting of the Golden Rod club was
held. Miss Emry spoke on home life
training relative to school work and
Hon. P H. Frye made a few remarks.
Several duets were sung by Miss Pet
terson and R. V. Melby, and the high
school glee club rendered few num-
bers.