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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
Admits That He Controls
Million Bushels of Spuds

Chicago, March 10--While food in
vestigators were eudeavoring yester-
day to verify rumors that million
bushels Of potatoes are in storage at
Blue Island, a suburb, E. Percy Miller.
a commission merchant, admitted that
he controlled 100000 bushels in diff
ferent sections of the country.
Mr.. Miller, added that he was prob
ably the largest holder of potatoes in
the country. He said there was no
corner in the vegetable.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
0emetraI and Romonoff
WreSt|e for Two Hours

Los Angeles, Cal. March l0.-Wil!
liam Demetral of Chicago and Con-
stantine Romonoff, heavyweights,
wrestled two hours and ten minutes
tonight without either securing fall
and the match was finally declared
draw at the request Of the audience.
Both men appeared weak from their
exertion. Romonof appeared to have
the advantage from a scientific stand
point. especially in using his legs,
but Demetral was the stronger Of the
two,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
House Opposes Secret
Committee Work on Bills

Lincoln, March 10.-(Special) y
Representative Fred Johnson pro-
posed in house resolution to hold no
more hearings before committees, but
to have all bills hereafter considered
by the committees in executive ses-
sion. His idea was to speed up the
work and get action on more bills.
However, the proposal did not appeal
to the house and it was voted down.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
Daughter Of Wealthy Man
Of Walnut, Ia, Admits Theft

Chicago, March 10.--Miss Mary
Siebels, daughter of John Siebels, mer-
chant of Walnut, Ia, admitted in tes-
timony today that she helped Joe
Cherry rob the home Of Mrs. Anna
Verhoff, Chicago, February II. Jewel
ry and clothing valued at $500 was
stolen. Miss Siebels is 20 years old.
She testified that her father was
wealthy. Judge Dolan intimated that
he would place her on probation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
Mexican Consul at Chicago
Gives Germans Many Passes

Chicago, March 10.-An unprece-
dented number OF passports to Mexico
have been issued recently by the
Mexican consul here, it was learned
at the consulate today. In the last
seven days ITO passports were issued
and of these it was said half were to
Germans.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11

Boston. March Jonathan Hall Of this
city, who had already cltnched the national
amateur billiard championship at 1872 balk-
line, tonight rounded out his record for
the title tournament without defeat, when
he scored 400 to 1851, in play against the
five-times former champion, Edward W.
Gardner Of New York
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11
Heavy Snowstorm Strikes
The Capital of GERMANY

Berlin (Via London), March TO-
The heavy snowfall which has covered
central Europe for the last seventy
two hours struck Berlin yesterday.
The bus lines discontinued their
trips and the subway made a new
record by hauling 100000 passengers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11

Louisville, KY. March 10.-vJames Thorpe.
Indian athlete, has been obtained by the
Louisville American association club In a
deal whereby Pitcher Middleton was sold
to the New York Nationals, according to
telegram from Athens, Ca, where the
Louisville team is training. Thorpe played
with Milwaukee last season.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-11


Being an amateur florist, gardener
and landscape artist, Captain Vanous
appreciates beautiful lawns, hedges
and other embellishments around a
residence. This appreciation seemed
to be lacking in Floyd Dawson of
Hutchinson, Kan, who distributes
samples of breakfast food.
So when young DAWSON tramped
across the pretty front lawn and over
neat hedge at the home of John
Mcintyre, 42l3 South Twenty-fourth
street, the food peddler was promptly
called" by the owner. Abusive Ian
guage caused Mcintyre to march him
to the nearest policeman, Officer
Potach. ..
Captain TONY" failed to exhibit
any sympathy for the hedge hopper
and let him anguish in a cell on the
charge of disorderly conduct and
trespass until bond was Forthcoming.
Magir City Gossip.
Every purchase guaranteed as represented
at Philips Dept Store, Twenty-fourth and o
streets, South Observation-Disclosures.
Advance notice OF the Greatest Sale Of
Enamel and Granite Ware to be held to-
day at Philip'h Dept. Store. See our
wlndo"s and Fridays paper for full particu-
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MINISTER
CLAIMS MATTERS
WILL Be R|GHTED

Stockholm, September 15.--sweden
realizes the seriousness of the sifu-
alton created by the recent disclosures
Mt Warrington regarding the trans
mission of German dispatches and ex-
poets to take NIL steps possible to put
matters right. Foreign Minister Lind
man told the Associated Press during
an informal talk.
All transmission of German dispatches
had been stopped, he said and Germany
had been asked for an explanation of
the abuse of the privilege formerly ex-
tended.
In the course of his discussion of the
affair with the correspondent Admiral
Lindman brought out the following
points:
i. That the Swedish government was
not as alleged in certain quarters, tax
ing the affair lightly, but on the con-
trary realized fully the serious aspect
of the situation and was intending to do
everything possible to settle the problem.
.. That the transmission of dispatches
on behalf OF Germany had been stopped
absolutely from the moment when the
disclosures were brought to the foreign
minister's attention and would under no
circumsta noes be resumed.
g. That had the Swedish government
had the slightest idea of the nature Of
the dispatches which the German gov
lernment was transmitting, the mes
sages would never have been trans
mitted.
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TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

SECTION A.
Herman submarines reported off Amer
lean coast.
Garfield says coal prices will be low
cred for small consumer.
Huddleston SAYS he is receiving many
appeals.
German general offers reward for first
American killed or captured.
Korniloff arrested.
Kerensky forms new cabinet
2-Dr. Barrett tells West End voters of
his principles.
3-Extensions costing $4,000 to be made
on Acipco Y. M. c.. A.
Editorial comment.
$3.50 Birmingham men will leave for
Camp Pike next Sunday.
Alabama farmers organize to aid in
marketing crops.
Ward forces plan rally Tuesday night.
Miners committee to make another
trip to Washington.
Goa. operators unable to supply
schools of city.
Jewish New Year begins tonight.
Claims Pennsylvania coal men not
complying with government prices.
Crank Carpenters letter.
7-O'Neal Is confident of Muscle Shoals
winning.
S--What every woman wants to know.
1.-TWO Jail TRUSTEES tell of attempt to
steal liquor.
12-More than 21.000 troops will soon be in
Admission camp.
SECTION B.
/ and 2-Sports.
3--Movies.
S-News of auto world.
9--News of Bessemer
10-News from Montgomery
SECTION c.
i, and 4-Society
3-Dolly Dalrymple.
Bookshelf.
5-Theatricals
6-Fashions.
Markets.
SECTION D.
Comic supplement.
SECTION E.
Rotogravure
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REGENCY COUNCIL
NAMED TO RULE
POLISH KINGDOM

The consent of the occupying powers,
the decree provides, is necessary for all
governmental affairs, the administrator
of which has not been handed over TO-
the Polish authorities. The right to APP
point international representatives ana
conclude agreements may be exercised
by the Polish authorities only after ter
mination Of the occupation.
Emperor William, according to the teie-
gram. has sent to the governor general
at Warsaw an autograph letter OF the
same purport as one sent by emperor
Charles to the archbishop of Lempers'
forecasting the new order of affairs.
The Polish proclamation, the Vienna
advices state, says the first task OF the
council will be the appointment Of
premier. which must be sanctioned Ply tine
allied powers. The premier will imme-
diately organize the ministries transferred
to the Polish authorities The state
council will be revived with increased
authority 1t will be a forerunner OF a
landtag. It's task will be legislative
one and its voice in this respect Will be
decisive,
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Premier Kerensky said:
Announce that the Korniloff adven-
ture now is completely at an end and
there Is no prospect whatever OF his ad-
herents or of other parties attempting
to revive It. Virtually all OF the cnlei
movers In the revolt are in our hands
and the matter may be considered set
tied.
..Our immediate problems are ponucai
and hope they will be settled satisfac-
torily and peaceably. We must THINK OF
reorganization at home and the conduct
OF the war
Asked regarding the hetman OF the
Cossacks, General Kaledines, VINO with
the forces on the Don has not yet sur
rendered. and who is reported to be at
tempting revolt, the premier said:
"Kaledines is still at large and max
ing trouble, but 1 hope this incident
will soon come to an end. If not, the
provisional government mas the means
and the will to end 1t.
General Kaledines may have con-
siderable number of adherents among
Cossack officers, but he and they II
no way represent the rank and file o.
Cossacks, who are very democratic anr
entirely devoted 10 the reVoiution dn'
the provisional government. In proo
of this / have just had here depu'
tation from the Cossack council. which
expressed absolute devotion to us and
promised support"
Premier Kerensky, in an order OF thu
day to the army and fleet. after stating
that General Korniloff's revolt dsor-
ganized the operations at the front, or
ders the soldiers to cease all politica
disputes In the army, which must d.
everything in it's power to restore it
fighting force.
The premier instructs the soldiers Z
resume the transport OF troops accord
ing to orders of the general staff, t
stop arresting their commanders, tn
right to do which belongs only to tn
judicial authorities, not to remove thei
commanders from their posts, and not 7
| form voluntary detachments on the pre-
text of fighting the counter revolution
airy movement.
! The order of the day concludes witt
| the assurance that the army, whicl
showed its complete fidelity and trust Il
] the provisional government during the re
.s,t tro,,hl<>~ --~-,;-- tls.t tina cOun
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'DELAYEDP ETROGRAD
REPORT TELLS Of A
RUSSIAN VICTORY

Petrograd, September 14.-(De-
layed. Russian forces yesterday de-
feated the German troops on the road
to Pskoff. on the Riga front. and oc-
cupied the small town of Kronberg,
the Russian war office announced to-
day. The Russians also occupied the
towns of Ketizen and Sisseral, which
had been held by the Germans.
London. September Is. 49, British
troops last night made slight adj
vance on the Belgian front east OF
Westhoek and improved their posi-
ton, according to the British official
statement. issued today. The state
ment reads:
.In the course of the night we Inn
proved our positions slightly east 81
Westhoek. A strong party OF the
enemy yesterday asening attacked the
ground gained b. us during the day
northeast of ST. Julien. AS they ad
vanced to attack the Germans were
caught in our artillery barrage and
were dispersed.
considerable activity continues t
be shown by hostile artillery north
OF Langemarck."
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been solved temporarily in the form or
a cabinet reduced in size and of vir-
tually nonpartisan character. This de-
cision became inevitable when the coun-
ell of workmen's and soldiers delegates
Yesterday informed Premier Kerensky
that they agreed with the social demo-
Gratis and the social revolutionists in OPP
posing the entrance of the constitutional
democrats into the cabinet.
Negotiations lasted until early in tho
morning. Premier Kerensky then found
1t Impossible to obtain a compromise on
coalition basis, admitting both right
and left ministers, and decided temporari-
ly to create a cabinet Of five members
These are Kerensky. president; Terestch-
enko minister of foreign affairs; General
verkhovs:ki, minister of war; Admiral
verderevski, minister of marine, and M
Nikitin, minister of posts and telegraphs
The new cabinet held It's first sitting
early this morning. The attitude OF
parties Of the left to this solution of the
difficulty has not yet been expressed.
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|HUDDLESTON SAYS
He IS RECEIVING
MANY APPEALS
Parents Want Aid in Get
ting Drafted Sons Out
of National Army
CONGRESSMAN CAN'T
EXERT INFLUENCE
Political Pull and Personal Favor
Do Not Count in This Case.
Odd Fellow Delegation
Sees Baker
nv LEO r.. SACK

Washington, September 15.-(Special.)
nouDces that he has received dozens Of
letters from parents of conscripted SOL
diers begging him to intervene for the
discharge of their sons. Under the law
and practice no such Intervention is pos
sible. The local and district boards are
held to be courts, and their decisions are
final unless appealed to the President.
All appeals to the President must be filed
with the district boards and are sent
forward through regular channels to the
provost marshal generals office. At nc
stage of the proceedings is it possible for
congressmen to exert personal or political
influence.
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Summary of Outstanding
Developments in News
From Fronts and Capitals

Russians internal situation was
considerably clarified by satur-
days news dispatches, which an
nounccd the arrest of General Kor-
niloff, marking the definite end of
the revolt, and the formation of
new cabinet at Pctrograd. Publica-
ton of the names of the new cab
met members was deferred for
day.
With General I<orniIoff was ar
rested General Lokomsky, who was
In command on the Russian north
ern front when the revolt started
and who cast his lot with his chief.
What the fate of the two men will
be is prob1ematical. Opinion In
Russia seems widely divergent as
TO the treatment that should be
meted out to them.
Sweden IL minded to do every
thing possible to set matters right
SO far as she was concerned with
the German dispatches transmitted
through her foreign office, as
Out -tDS ACCCht
ington disclosures, Foreign Minis
ter LinGman informed the Assoc
ciated Press correspondent In
Stockholm. She has stepped the
practice nHd will lot renew 1t, he
stated, and has asked Germany for
an explanation of Its abuse of
privileges.
Germany and Austria have pro-
claimed the creation of a regency
over Poland. the two nations re-
tanning just control of foreign af-
fairs during the period of Occupa-
tion and of certain other powers
Of government not yet made clear.
Military activities on most of
the fronts seem at a minimum for
this season, when active opera
lions are still possible virtually
everywhere in the field of hostiI-
tiles.
Rome official statement. while
reporting a rectification of the
italian lines ON the Bainsixza plat
teau, does not mention particu-
IarIy the fight for Monte San Ga
briele, which height on Friday was
reported in diplomatic dispatches
to WASHINGTON to have been cap
tured.
On the Franco-BeIgian front the
only actions were minor affairs.
except at Verdun. where Paris re-
ports the French successes in re-
gaining most OF the trenches which
the Germans penetrated north OF
Caurieres wood ON Friday.
On the Riga front the Russians
are still on the aggressive and
their war office reports advances
which resulted in the occupation
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PRESENTS DELEGATION

Washington September 15-(Specal)
Congressman Huddleston presented del
egation Of Odd Fellows to Secretary OF
War Baker today and acted as their
spokesman in an effort to have the Sec
retady allow this fraternal order to estab-
fish recreation rooms in the various
national army and national guard camps
The war department now recognizes only
the Young Mems Christian association
and the knights of Columbus. Mr. Hud-
dleston SAID the Secretary manifested a
deep interest in the views presented, and
he is hopeful that the ruling will bs
modified
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% sctCFaI tOWhss
Favorable Report Is Made
on Suffrage Amendment

Washington, September 15.-Favora-
BILE report on the resolution providing
for the Susan B. Anthony constitutions
a1.woman suffrage amendment formally
was made to the Senate today by Sem
ator Jones of New Mexico, chairman of
the womans suffrage committee. The
report only urged that the resolution
be adopted and submitted to the states.
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New York City Presents
Gold Oak Leaves to JOffre

Paris, September 15.-William G.
Sharp. the American ambassador to
France, and the members OF the EN-
bassy staff. went to the headquarters
of Marshal Joffre this morning and
presented the marshal with a branch of
golden oak leaves, in behalf of the
city of New York. The presentation of
the golden branch was accompanied by
an address illumined upon parch-
ment.
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NO CONFIRMATION

Washington September 15.-The navy
department tonight had no confirmation
of reports of hostile submarine off
the north Atlantic coast. The only in
formation it had was the statement OF
a British merchant captain that his ship
had received an IS 0 s. call from an
other vessel saying she was attacked by
q U-boat as forwarded by naval off,
GERS to whom the captain reported. An
officer was Immediately sent from WASH
ington to investigate ana naval stations
and patrol boats were instructed to keep
q close watch for any raider.
In the absence of confirmation, navy
officers were inclined to think the Wire
less all might have been hoax, sent
by some amateur operator who may have
escaped the governments vigilance. II
confirmation Is received a warning to
shipping will be issued Immediately.
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GERMAN SUBMARINES ARE ATTACKING
SHIPS IN AMERICAN WATERS NDICA TED
BY THE SOS WIRELESS CALLS PICKED UPl
Two Vessels Arriving At an Atlantic Po13s ell
Same Story of Hearing Messages Ca<ylg
From Vicinity of Nantucket LigFo p.
Operator Said His Boat Was B, e
Shelled-Navy Department Has
No Confirmation
Br Associated Press

An Atlantic Port September 15Evidence that an enemy
submarine has begun depredatons in American waters was
brought here today by two steamships which yesterday
ing picked up wireless IS calls indicating that ship
was being selled by Uboat in the vicinity of Nantucket
ightship
calls British rehter and the other
the the attack about so miles
identity OF vessel
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The amount Of the probable deficiency
In coal in q Oh state will be ascertained
by state a iministrators through local
committees which also will be charged
with distributing the coal when OBJ
tanned The coal will be handled
through the regular dealers, but the
committees will see that it is appor-
toned properly.
READJUSTMENTS
A general readjustment of mine prices
fixed recently by President Wilson will
he recommended by DR.. Garfield within
tbe next few weeks. 1t is regarded as
likely that many of the prices, based
on cost of production figures furnished
bv the federal trade commission, will
he increased slightly. No individual mine
prices will be revised until the entire
new scale is worked out. although some
temporary increases may be made pend
ing a final scale.
Retail prices will be fixed for every
community in the country possibly with
in the two weeks.
l. Inc PRICES VIII w toiis~AsifS Civ VIZ
remain in force until final prices are
fixed on the recommendations Of the
local committees. The new retail prices,
Dr., Garfield said today, will represent
q considerable reduction in costs to the
consumer.
GIVE DEALERS CHANCE
Jobbers and retailers under the re-
| tail price fixing plan stand to lose
money on any coal they may have pur.
chased and stored at the high prices
| that have prevailed, and one reason fol
| delaying the fixing Of retail prices. DR.
| Garfield said today. was to give them
an opportunity to get rid of their stocks
To enforce regulations to be drawn
up, DR.. Garfield Intends to license no
only coal producers, but jobbers and re
tailers as we'll
GREATEST PROBLEM
"The greatest problem facing u.s." sale
DR.. Garfield tonight. is to get out O
i the ground all the coal we possibl!
can to supply ourselves and those coun
tries depending on us for fuel.
18th are four needs for < al-trans
portation, manufacturing, pY ic utilize
and ms '.psSaI9l7sfs An must be sup
piled t5fe 81 ot intentions is tina
the II be reduced
In ttHn< t spot coal requisi
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The diary, which covers period Of
nearly two months, describes in detail
the destruction of an important indus
trial town by the Germans and its trans
formation by German army comman-
der into great mass of fortified ruins.
Batteries have been planted in the cell
lars of private houses, factories and pub
lie buildings, which have been partly
demolished to give better field for the
fire, while the streets and squares and
even the city cemetery have been torn
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toned. DIR. Garfield will call in the
director of priority Of shipment and the
interstate commerce commission that 1t
may be moved by the shortest routes.
AS contracts expire all coal will be sold
as spot coal and the fuel adnlinistra-
ton may be- called on to supervise all
scales
ADVICE TO CONSUMERS
Dr. Garfield said:
81 would not advise the consumer to
store any coal at the present prices,
because prices probably will be brought
down.
The labor situation in mines Is CIV
ing the fuel administration considerable
concern. Miners in many fields are de-
handing higher wages, which operators
decline to pay on the ground that the
,, aforementioned prices for coal will not
permit any increased cost of produc-
tion.
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American Submarine Sinks
at Dock, But No Lives
Are Lost, States Report

Washington. September ia United
States submarine sank at her dock at
an Atlantic port yesterday morning the
navy department announced tonight, but
there was no loss of life. The cause has
not yet been determined
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German General Is
Offering a Reward
For First American
Will Pay 400 Marks to Man Bringing Into Lines
u. S. Soldier "Dead or Alive Austrians Are
Showing Concern at the Entry of Army
Under Stars and Stripes in War
By Associated Pres.

British Headquarters in France and Belgium September 10
German military authorities the front have shown
about the mmnenc of the American entry into the
fighting by offering rewards for the production of the first
American prisoners The general commanding the Eleventh
division recently put the price of 400 marks the first
American soldier brought dead alive into his lines
of
Americans opposite for sometime
The brings the
American promised the iron
Of the first class, IA leave
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Plan to Take Care of Small Consumer by Requi-
sitioning So-Called Spot Product at Mines
and Directing Sale at Government Prices
is Outlined by Administration
Nv Associated Pres.

Washington September 15-Plans for taking of the
small coal needs this winter by requisitioning
called spot coal the mines and directing it's sale through
local dealers at prices disclosed tonight
by DR. IT. A. Garfield the fuel administrator.
Garfield