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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Bill to Divorce Office
Holders From Politics
trrom a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Feb. 2.-(Special) The
republican party Of Nebraska will
have to get 4 new national commit
tecman or the city Of Omaha will
have to get rev water board boss
If 4 bill introduced by Senator Henry,
BY request. 10 made law Of the
state.
The bill prohibits any officer or
employee Of 1 city, village, school dis
trict or water district from becoming
candidate for nomination, election
scr appointment, or accepting any po-
sition under the national or state
committee OF any party.
Another bill by the same introducer
prohibits any officer elected on non
partisan bailo. from holding an Office
on I political committee.
Senator Tanner OF Douglas Is the
author OF bill which will allow,
when request Is made, any employe
to receive . Neutrality-suspicious. layofi
after six consecutive days work.
Power Of eminent domain Is
evoked to give Lincoln and Omaha a
chance to purchase any public utility
within their confines, including
street car property, in senate file No
245, introduced in the senate Thurs.
Cay by E. 4. Howell Of Douglas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

A group OF railroad switchmen who
happened on the scene in advance of
the hremen were reported to have
rescued fifteen:
The Iceberg on Fire.
At daybreak Fire Chief O'Connor
said that the ruins were So hot that
it would be many hours before search
Of the wreckag~ could be made and
an accurate account Of the loss OF
life ascertained. The water thrown
on the ruins froze almost as fast as
it fell, and the burning gas, which
remained aIight long after the ma
terial of the building had ceased to
burn, presented an unusual spectacle,
much as if an iceberg were on fire,
Two tenants of the building, who
escaped but who would not give their
names, said that the odor OF gas was
observed yesterday and was reported
to the gas commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

that announcement Of the American
governments course would be de-
layed until next week, but no tangible
support for that opinion was dis
closed.
All these latter views were in the
minority, but in the absence of any of
fetal statement from the administra-
ton commanded certain degree Of
attention.
In some quarters a disposition de-
veloped to question whether Ger
many's announcement constituted in
itself violation Of pledges to the
United States. .. .. IS
Speech Read.
The German chancellor's speech be-
fore the Reichstag committee yester-
day was read by officials with as much
attention as the German note itself.
Some called attention to the fact that
no definite statemen had been made
hat vessels would be sunk without
warning, although all admitted that
was implied both in the note and in
the speech.
Senator Stone, chairman of the for
eign relations committee, returned to
Washington late today from St. Louis.
He said he had no knowledge of de-
velopments and would not comment.
II have had no conference with the
president" said the senator, although
] may see him later. No meeting OF
the committee is in contemplation
and ] have heard on no plans for a
joint session Of congress to hear the
president on this or any other sub
ject."
The Germany embassy continued
its official silence, calmy prepared for
the break Count Won Bernstorff has
said privately he expects, but serenely
confident that the German govern.
mems action, irrespective of the pro.
tests OF neutrals, will be the winning
factor of the war.
Entente Will Meet Issue.
The entente embassies, fully ex.
pecting the United STATES to break
with Germany. seem to be confident
that the new campaign of ruthless.
ness will be OF little greater effective,
ness than the campaign which the en-.
tente governments contend the Ger,
man submarines have been waging al
along despite the pledges given ii
the Sussex note. A few more ship.
may be sunk, they think, but they ex
pect the British navy to meet the new
/ attack SUCCESSFULLY.
4 Whatever measures arc being taker
in the United States by the admins
tration to prepare the country ply.
sically for a break with first-class
power, which in history always has
been followed sooner or later BY
war, are carried out secretly, but with
expedition. II is officially denied thai
any orders have been given to army
navy or coast guards, but there ART
evidences that agencies Of the govern
ment are ready to take any steps
necessary to avoid diplomatic break
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

building, according to the agent rep
resenting It. The janitor accounted
for ninteen OF these as being away at
work, leaving seventy-two whom he
assumed were in the building at the
time the leaking gas exploded. These
the police accounted for as follows:
Known dead, 2.
Injured, Fl.
Missing, probably dead, rs.
Known rescued o. accounted for, %.
After working for an hour at the
wreckage where the means came from
firemen came upon man and a
woman in semi-conscious condition.
The firemen said that the voices we're
becoming palmer and that number
of persons seemed to be imprisoned
in a sort of wreck-choked grotto
arched ever by fallen timbers.
Five Rescued Alive.
The names of those rescued alive
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Civil Service Bill
Will Be Altered Some

Lincoln, Feb. 2.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-The civil service bill pro-
posed for city employees of Omaha
will be reported by the senate COM
mittee OH cities and towns in an
amended form to exclude the fire and
police departments Of the metropolis.
The firemen and policemen sent dele
cations to state that they do not want
their present status disturbed and this
was agreeable to the city officials.
City laborers and secretaries of the
commissioners will also be excluded
from the provisions Of the bill. Mayor
Dahlman and c. F. Bessie appeared
before the committee yesterday eve
ming,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

in recesses of the wreckage up to
noon were given out BY the police
as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert johnson, aged
81 and u, respectively, and three girls
of the Spitzley family, Gertrude, aged
S; Mary, aged IL, and Charlotte,
aged Is.
In the other part OF the ruins where
voices were heard there were sup
posed to be five persons. ~"
Sixteen Families in Building.
The explosion wrecked one end Of
the tenement building, which con-
tanned twenty-four fats, sixteen Of
which were occupied. The flames
burst out throughout the lower story
Immediately. When fremen arrived
they were able to rescue few chill
dren who were dropped b.. their par
ents from the upper windows. Some
adults also were saved in this way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
MANY AMERICANS
ON SHIPS AT SEA
Liner Philadelphia Disabled
and Cannot Reach Liver.
pool Before Monday.
FoRTY-s1x ON FINLAND

New York. Feb. 2.-Owners Of
American vessels in TRANSATLANTIC
trade probably will follow the exam
pie Of the ship owners Of the entente
nations and abide by the instructions
OF their government in regard to run
ming the risks Of the new German
blockade regulations.
Unless orders to the contrary are
received from Washington, the Amer
lean liner St. Louis will sail from
here Saturday for Liverpool.
The ship of the American line
whose safe arrival is awaited with the
greatest anxiety is the Philadelphia,
from New York to Liverpool. This
morning the Philadelphia was be-
lieved to be about 1900 miles from
Liverpool. Its port engine is out Of
commission, due to the breaking OF
a crank shaft last Saturday, and it is
believed that it cannot make port
until late Monday. The Philadelphia
carries l48 passengers, of whom
thirty-hve are Americans. Among
those on board are Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid, the Misses Helen and Ethel
Croker Of San Francisco, Lieuten-
ant John Eager. U. S. A., and Captain
Ronald Amundsen. Antarctic ex-
plorer
Finland Due Sunday.
The Finland, also from New York,
is due to arrive at Liverpool. on Sun
day. Forty-six OF its III cabin pas
sengers are Americans. Tie Kroon.
land left Liverpool for New York on
Wednesday with l9l passengers. II
is believed that half Of these are
Americans.
The French liner Chicago, which
carries : number Of American pas
sengers, Is thought to be due at Bor-
deaux today. Another vessel on
which Americans sailed is the Baltic
Of the White Star line, due to arrive
il Liverpool next Wednesday. The
st. Paul Of the American line, which
left Liverpool last Saturday and Il
due here Sunday, is believed to be
outside the danger zone by this time
No passenger stcamc"s have left
New York for Europe since the
declaration of the German blockade,
but several freight ships sailed yes
terday and last night.
Dutch and Danish Ships Wait.
Agents Of Dutch and Danish steam.
ers have discontinued sailings while
awaiting orders from their govern.
ments. Cable advices received here
say that the Dutch government has
Professionally forbidden the sailing OF
all vessels from Holland, AMI Den
mark hos suggested that ship owners
do not permit their ships to leave
port without first consulting the gov
eminent.
Army ,fficers commanding the forts
that guard New York harbor have de-
tailed extra guards to the most i'm
portant batter:ssS and stationed adj
aitional seatinels to patrol the water
front and the country inland for some
distance from the Notifications.
According to Information given out
At the headquarters Of .l,e Belgian
Relief commission, Germany's new
naval policy will not interfere with
the passage Of relief ships between
this country and Europe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Notes from ariswolld.

Griswold, Ia, Feb. 2.-(Speeial.)-
While trimming trees on his farm
two miles west OF Griswold yester-
day Ross Smith, farmer, was pain.
fully injured when a stick flew up and
struck him in the eye, He probably
will be taken to an Omaha hospital.
Mrs. Chris Ritz died Wednesday
afternoon at the hospital after a
weeks illness with pneumonia. Her
husband is i'll with the same ailment
at the hospital and small hopes are
entertained for his recovery.
George Brown, proprietor OF pool
hall in Griswold for a good many
years, was stricken with apoplexy
Wednesday and is in critical con-
dition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Beatrice Man Killed
In Billings Collision

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 2.-(Speciai
Telegram, )-R. w. Block, who left
Beatrice Sunday night with carload
OF stock for his ranch near Billings.
was killed near that place this after
noon in a rear-end collision on the
Burlington road, according to a mes
sage received here by Charles Lewis
Of whom he bought the stock.
Mr.. Block was formerly engaged in
farming near Beatrice. He was 50
years OF age and leaves widow and
one child.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
The National Capita
senate.


Net at II q. m.
Agreed TO vote Monday afternoon on re-
passage OF the vetoed immigration bill,
Bill for immediate construction OF 100 sub
marines introduced by senator Poindexter.
Senator shnfroth proposed resolution to
urge president 70 negotiate international
toint tribunal treaty with other nations for
settlements Of diaputes.
Adopted resolutions directing attorney
: general TO Investigate operations Of New
York Cotton exchange.
Resumed debate on water power bill.
Laid aside water power bill and began
debate on annual agricultural bill.
Hecesxed at p. m. 10 p. IN,
Met 1T noon.
N Began debate on naval appropriation bill
Postoffiee committee arranged hearing
next "wednesday on senate bill prohibitinE
newspapers bearing liquor advertisements
from being mailed Into dry territory.
Passed eenates Alaska prohibition bill
Disagreed to senate Amendments to lndisu
and legislative. Judicial and executive ap.
preparation bills
Secretary Baker asked for additional de-
dctency appropriation Of s1l.6i3.ooo for
army and National Guard
Adjourned q $50 p. m. 10 II u. M. Sat.
ufday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Nebraska Commissioner
At Car Shortage Hearing


Washington, Feb. 2,-(Speciai Tel
egram.)-H. G. Taylor. member Of
the railway commission Of Nebraska,
appeared today before the interstate
and foreign commerce. committee OF
the house, which has under consid-
Grafton three bills relating to car
shortage. A number of Other repre-
sentativcs OF state railway commits
sions were present. Congressman
Sloan, at the request Of ]. w. Short
hill OF York, secretary OF the Farmers
Elevator association Of Nebraska, &C
companied Mr.. Taylor and appeared
for that organization at the hearing.
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Persistent Advertising Is the Road
to Success,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

Piles Cured In 10 II Days.
Druggists refund money II PA2o ONT
MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding
or Protruding Plies. First Application gives
relief Observation-Disclosures,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

p. Balls Pipe-Tar-Honsy taken iisis
u : sine VII, stop your cough, sooth.1 ir-
yisaison' oaly sse. An drurxirss.--Ady
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03

Persistent Advertising Is the Road
to Success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
Newness Is the
Important Feature
Of NeckWear.-

RECENT ARRIVALS dis
close the tendencies for
spring in NEW GEOR-
GETTE COLLARS, at 75c,
$1.25 and S1.50. ALSO
EMBROIDERED ORGANDY
COLLARS AND BROAD
CLOTH COLLARS AND
CUFFS IN SETS.
To the Right as You Enter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-03
CIark's Thread SIC

JOHN ]. CLARK'S BEST
SIX-CORD THREAD, white
and black; numbers 40 to
100, 31ic ! spool. Every
spool guaranteed.
This price for Saturday
only.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
A sEARsPoRT BOY IN CHICAGO.

George L. Hammons, 800 South Spring ave.
nue., formerly vice president and treasurer of
Advance Packing and Supply Co.. Chicago has
recently sold his interest in that company and
will head a new company in the same line of
business to he called George L. Hammons In
corporated, located at 627 Washington boule-
ward. Chicsgo.-LaGrange Citizen.
George l.. Hammons is a son of Cove Ham
in Searsport. After finishing in the grammar
school he went to Boston and was given posi-
tion by the Advance Packing Company when
small boy, at small salary. He proved to
be honest, efficient and wide awake for bust
ness and in few years was sent to Chicago to
establish an agency there, which was sue
cessful that he was later given an interest in
the firm The business expanded under his
management until Mr. Hammons felt that his
interest ought to be greater, consequently it
became a question of buying selling and
Hammons sold for $4,000 and has now estab-
lished himself in good dividend paying busi-
ness in which he has made great success and
has the cooperation of fully one half of the
statesmen of the old company. Mr.. Hammons
is married; has little daughter. and resides in
LAGRANGE. fourteen miles out. a beautiful
city of 5000 people, the m jority of whom have
residence, is one of the champion golf players.
and is living in independent happiness at the
age of forty.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
HOME FOLKS In FLORIDA.

Miss Mile E. Mitchell writes from Oriand
Florida, under date of March 9Th, that she
would leave there the last of the week with
friends from Worcester. Mass, for Savannah,
Ga, and after weeks visit there go to North
or South Carolina. She says: 1--WE hope to
find Savannah little cooler, as it is getting
too hot here for comfort This has been a
very GeEghtful winter here with continuous
sunshine ana only shower now and then to
freshen things up bit; not rainy day since
came here February 18th. OF course the
freeze was most unfortunate Tor the whole
State, but it did not seem like very cold
weather to me. and it was soon over. All the
damage done in one night. Every thing
is now lovely ard green, the bud
ding. and magnolia tree near here is full Of
half opened buds and will 5000 be beautiful
sight. From my ndoWs | Can look dos wn on
orange trees, and bad counted so much on
enjoying their flowers, but Jack Fros. put IN
his appearance. The loss to the crop growers
is heavy one, they will have only the Ju
blow-aDd that is always much less and the
ruit is not SO good in quality. We are daving
fine lettuce grown since the frost 1t is hard
to keep Florida down. / cannot reo,izA the
cold and snow at home, with the tempe cature
abos 80 every day.
The Frederick party are having things
especially home like in Daytona Ia addition
to numerous friends they have the Halls for
neighbors and on the same avenue with them
are Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Clements of Seassport,
and the latter's daughter. Mrs Hopkins, form
erly Miss Annabel Paul of Belfast, and Capt
Hopkins of Bangor their guests. Within
few days they had delightful calls from Misses
Kelley and Dunton from Crescent City, and
from Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Clement, who are
on their way back from the west coast.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
NEWS OF TIE ORANGES

For the third consecutive Monday evening
Seaside Grange has been obliged to postpone
their program, etc, for lack of attendance on
account Of incement weather and other at
fractions.
Tranquility Grange, Linconville. held it's
regular meeting Saturday evening. March. 10th
with Ed. Goodwin. Master. There was good
attendance and an excellent program Pop
corn, apples and candy was served. feature
of the program for March 18th will be an old
fashioned spelling match.
Morning Light Grange, Monroe, held an in
terestng meeting Saturday evening, March
10th, with large attendance. Two candidates
were voted on and accepted. A penny march
resulted in a treat of candy and nuts at recess.
The following program was given: Song by
the choir; roll call, quotations relating to
Spring; recitation. Myrtle Hartley; music,
Viola Hebard and Harold Clements; informal
talk on the bill advocating military training in
schools; reading, Maude Hartley: reading, Mrs.
Kimbal; recitation, Omar Smart; question.
Resolved, THAT the Farmer Should Grow his
Grain and not Pay Such High Prices for Feed, "
this question leading to interesting and varied
expression of opinion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
The AROOSTOOk POTATO MARKET

HE Argostouk county potato market re-
'aA-a 't '9r' last week. In Houlton
a'na III farmers were refusing to sell their
Ueis io' IS and Sc. and dealers were ship
lna their previous orders, which had netted
F 'afmrre iEum So to So. There was but lit
% lfnsnd Tor table stock. March 9Th local
'''s's were iierlng 81 q barrel for potatoes
oil southern seed orders, but the farmers
''u'te 10 sell at that price, according to the
'''5'' March 9Th the Houlton market was
'De with little stock coming in. Dealers
'es paying Sc to ST. March TIN potatoes
's Oh the move in Fort Fairfield. several
'si' paying 81 per barrel. The market was
Ao"eser with few potatoes coming in.
'F was great variety of opinion, some
mug 'hs' potatoes are going much higher,
'''' buyers did not care to discuss the situa-
a' le1gih Government representatives
gathering -tatistics from shippers of seed
@''7s lett IA Aroostook county and avail
% Shipment. Under date of March 10Th
7p'i''a That the story that Aroostook
" l4' 4o enormous lot of potatoes stored
''O5 II is estimated that practi ally
'''V bushels of potatoes had been shipped
h.. As a-uHty up to March l, 1917. and that
has Ssas"n5 crop was around $1,000 600
winch would not leave many bushels
g.ooty for shipment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
NEWS OF THE COLLEGES.

After Gov. Milliken had told the Bates col
lege alumni at their annual dinner in Boston
last Friday night that the present crisis in this
country would demonstrate more conclusively
than ever that the fundamental basis of good
citizenship was loyalty, resolutions were
cdopted pledging support to President Wilson.
in whatever course he might take to uphold
the rights of America.
Colby College debating teams won the an
nual triangular debate of Maine colleges
March 9th. being awarded the decision over
the University of Maine at Orono and winning 6
from Bates College at Watervllle. The ques-
tion debated was whether the Federal Govern
ment should provide for compulsory arbitration
of labor disputes on interstate railroads. The
University of Maine was defeated by Bates a.
Lewiston,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
CITY ELECTIONS MARCH 18TH.

BREWER. March r. The Republicans today
elected Chas. w. Curtis mayor and all 10 of
the aldermen, there being opposition. Only
1853 votes were cast.
BANGOR, March L. In the municipal election
here today, the Republicans e-elected Mayor
il hn F. Woodman, and carried five of the seven
wards, giving them majority in both branches
of the city council.
BIDDEFoRD, March IL. Alderman Hartley
C. Banks. Democrat. wss elected mayor at the
annual city election today. defeating Joseph P.
Gendron, Republican, by a majority of ITO
The Democrats elected five aldermen out of
seven, with 16 Democratic councilmen out of
Fl. The total vote of 2590 was the largest cast
in many years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-03-15
MCCLELLAN SCHOOL BUILDING
Damaged by an Incendiary Fire,

Damaged by an Incendiary Fire.
The alarm from box IS at 6. 10 p. M, March
sth.was for fire in the Mcclellan school build
ing on Upper High street. The fire depart
ment responded promptly and steam was up in
the new fire engine in less than seven minutes
and its performance was more than satisfactory.
The fire started in what was the kitchen of the
old house and the flames were confined to the
l. and corner of the barn. Chief Shute was
affected by the smoke while at work in the
attic. but did not lose consciousness. Lee
Robinson was struck on the head by falling
brick and was taken to the Waldo County hos
pital, where three stitches were required in
DR. ressing the wound. He went home that night
and was driving the Express team the next
day. Other firemen were nauseated by the
dense smoke.
Supt. W. B. Woodbury. called the school
board together at 8 a. m. Friday and after g
conference they decided not to attempt to find
quarters for the ITO pupils in this building.
I' was decided to make temporary repairs al
once and leave the permanent repairs until
next summer. In company with City Marsha
the building, noting the place where the fire
started, the damage. etc.
The inquest was held Saturday at D. M.
with Mayor keene, Aldermen, Morse, Hall anG
Wescott and the engineers of the fire depart
ment present. Five witnesses were called
Theodore D. Steward, who lives ear and ranp
in the alarm; Herbert L. Bucklin, the janitor
and B. L. Davis, Harold L. Fletcher and Lero,
A. Carter, who were among the first at the fire
Mr.. Bucklin was at the building until 43O o
M, sweeping, ETC., and was absolutely sure tha
the doors were locked and the windows fas
taken as the building had been entered just
week before, when pencils were taken ane
charred paper left on the desk of Miss Grace
E. Walton, the teacher. Mr.. Davis testified
that when he arrived he found that window
from which pane of glass had been taker
and set up against the house, could be opened
and he entered in that way. Partially burnee
matches were found in one of the closetl
when those holding the inquest went over tn.
house. The fire was declared to be incendary
The estimated value of the building is 50 1000
damage $1,000; insurance 5000; estimated
ance. OF the Sc, 600 insurance ON the building
$1,000 is with the agency of James Pattee &
Son and $4,000 with R. W. Rogers. The Vic
trola was saved and was taken to a nearb,
residence.
Edward E. Whitney of Dover and C. A
OF An~
we're in Belfast yesterday. looking over tn
property. which Is insured with the Londo,
Assurance and the Peoples National.