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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
STATE LUMBERMEN
ELECT OFFICERS
Vote to Get Behind President
Wilson and Support His
Foreign Policy.
BOOST FOR LEGISLATION

S. w. Lightner, St. Edward, was
yesterday afternoon reelected presi-
dent Of the Nebraska Lumbermen's s
association. F. c. Krotter. Palisade,
was elected vice president and S. w.
Lightner, St. Edward, and M. G. Col
PETER, Omaha, directors for three
year terms. The secretary and treas
urer are to be elected later by the
board of directors.
In the mutual insurance department
G. w. Eggieston, Bennett, was elected
president, F. c. Krotter, Palisade, vice
president; c. r. Judkins, Upland,
treasurer, and E. Z. Hall, Lincoln,
was reelected secretary. Lightner
and Colpetzer were elected for the
three-year term as directors in the
insurance department as we'll as in
the lumbermen's association. The fol-
lowing three men were elected as a
finance committee of the insurance
department.: F. A. Good, Cowles;
Elmer Coates, North Platte, and A. B.
Clubhouse, Loup City.
Would Make This Crime.
The lumbermcn recommended the
passage of the bill now pending in the
legislature which seeks to protect the
owner of building under construc-
ton from being subject to mechanics
lien for material for which he has paid
the contractor. The bill would make
it embezzlement for a contractor to
receive money from the owner of
building, ostensibly in payment of
bill for material he is using on the
job, and then use the money to pay
for material being used on another
job under construction by the same
contractor.
The lumbermen endorsed the fed
eral aid bill for good roads They
voted TO stand behind President vii
son in the present international crisis,
no matter what may develop. They
agreed to cooperate with the South
ern Pine association to establish a
stricter system of lumber classihca-
ton to be put into effect in all yards.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Banks in Smaller HI
Cities Show Gain
In Their Resources

Washington, Feb. 9.-Sharp shrink
age in the resources of national banks
in the chief cities of the country and
gains showing strength never at
tanned before on the part of banks in
smaller cities and towns are disclosed
in the comptroller. of the cHrency's
statement of bank conditions on De-
cember 81, the date of the last bank
call, made public today,
There was net shrinkage of $780,
100000. New York City banks reduced
their resources $200,0O0,000; in Chi
cago the reduction was SIS 100000; in
Philadelphia, $22,000,000; in Boston,
81 100000; in San Francisco, $780,
600, and in St. Louis, $5,000,000 Louis
vile banks show $5,000,000 increase
and in Des Moines and Salt Lake
City, next on the list, the increase
was about $4,00O000 each. Numerous
cities and towns show lesser in
creases.
Among the country banks" reads
the statement, Pennsylvania led,
with an increase of $20,000,0OO, fol-
lowed by Iowa, with $l2,000,0OO, and
Illinois, with slO,OO0,OOO. Country
banks in Ohio and New Jersey in
creased about $S,000,000 each; Kan
sas, 100000; Connecticut, West Vir-
ginia and Florida, about $5,0O0,O00
each; Virginia, Kentucky and Cali
fornia about $5,000,000 each, and
Louisiana, Indiana and Wisconsin, $3,-
100000 each"
States i'll which the banks showed
decline between the last two calls,
November II and December u, in
cluded New York, $l0,0O0,0O0; Texas,
So, 100000; Georgia, $7,000,00O, and
Oklahoma and North Dakota about
S3,000,000 each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Russian Says u. S. Gives Courage
ToMen Who Are Fighting for Right

Petrograd, Feb. 9.-(Via London)
The foreign office has given the
following statement TO the Associated
Press in regard to the acion of the
United States in terminating diplo-
matte relations with Germany:
"The decision of the government
Of the United States to sever relations
with a nation which has persisted in
the violation and perversion Of all
the laws OF warfare has produced a
deep impression in Russia. We felt
assured in advance that the United
States would not tolerate this last
threat of Germany, but we are none
the less appreciative of the prompt
and decisive manner in which Presi-
dent Wilson has shown his disap-
proval of Germany's mad submarine
program and his reluctance to con-
tinue on friendly terms with nation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
GERARD'S PARTY
LEAVES BERLIN
8 Pm. SATURDAY
Ambassador Will Be Accom-
panied by Nearly All of His
Staff and American
News Writers.
TRAVEL ON SPECIAL TRAIN
Some Delay Caused by Lack of
News of Movements of
Count Bernstorff.
REACH BERNE ON SUNDAY

New York, Feb. 9.-While passen-
gers are being booked to sail on the
steamship Frederick VIII, the vessel
on which it is planned to convey AM
bassador Won Bernstorf and his staff
to Europe, officers here of the Scan
dinavian-American line said they had
received no word from their home
Office in Copenhagen releasing the
ship, which is now tied up at Ho-
boken because of the German subma-
rine activities. 1t was said at the
lines Offices that although Great
Britain and France have guaranteed
the returning diplomats safe escort,
representatives of those governments
would have to notify the company's
Copenhagen officials before word
might be expected for the ship to
sail.
Berlin, Thursday. Feb. S.--(Via
London, Feb. 9.)-Former American
Ambassador Gerard and his party
will leave Berlin Saturday evening
by way of Switzerland.
The German government was Off
cially informed today by the Spanish
ambassador that Count Won Berns-
torH VIII san Ior Haiiiax on Mon
day.
Mr.. Gerard was offered the choice
OF leaving Berlin Saturday or Sun
day and quickly decided in favor of
the earlier date. The train which
will take him 10 neutral soil will be
comnosed of sleeners and dav
coaches and probably will make bet
ter fine than the regular train serv-
ice which no longer attaches i'm
portance to the speed as in peace
times,
No DELAY at Border.
Arrangements for tb. de,,rtrr. of
Mr. Gerard and b;s su;te were nr,c.
t;caIIv comnjeted TODAY The dejay
was caused bv the number ~ mass.
ports TO be made out for the ambas-
sadorial marty and because OF the
lack of news regarding the move
ments of Count Won Bernstorff. The
embassy representatives will enjoy
the Diplomatic privilege at the from
tier and baggage inspection formai-
ties for the others OF the party will
be executed before leaving Berlin SO
that there VIII oe no delays AT the
border.
Special Train Provided.
A special train will leave Berlin
Saturday evening at $50 o'clock for
Switzerland by way OF Basel and
Berne. The party will then travel to
Spain, where Mr.. Gerard will embark
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
PUSH SUFFRAGE BILL
TO SAVE G. W. BRYAN
Deal Which Includes Dahlman
Said to Have Been
Made.
LOOKS AHEAD TWO YEARS

Lincoln, Feb. Especial. Just
why all this effort to push suffrage
bill allowing the women to vote for
the national ticket and then making
a jump clear down to municipal Of
ticers had not been discovered until
today when it became known that the
Bill was introduced for the purpose
of giving the women of Lincoln a
chance to vote for Mayor Charles
Bryan for reelection.
The fact that Mayor James Dahl
man has been invited and will speak
in favor of the bill at a future meet
ing of the committee is an indication
that the deal has even extended to
a renewal of the Bryan-Dahlman
combination and indicates that special
legislation is recognized by the advo-
Gates of the scheme as necessary to
keep these two officials in power.
May Attach Emergency.
The bill as originally drawn did not
contain the emergency clause. 1t is
understood that if the bill shows
proper strength in the senate, suf-
fcient to give the bill achance to
pass with the emergency clause, that
it can then be sent back to the house,
where it has already passed by a
heavy majority and the emergency
clause tackled on, and then the women
may have the chance to vote in the
coming city election, where it is
hoped with their aid Mr.. Bryan will
be able to pull through.
This information was given by
former strong supporter of the
Bryans, who has not been in har-
mony with them for six months or
more.
To Save Bryan's Scalp.
He says the move is nothing more
or less than a scheme to save the
scalp of Mr.. Bryan and give him
chance to continue at the head of the
city of Lincoln and give him prestige
two years hence when he will again
try for the democratic nomination for
governor, believing that with dry con-
ditions prevailing all over the state
his chances to defeat the present gov
ernor for the nomination will be
strong I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
British Firms Order Three Big
ShipS from American Yard

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-"It is the
first time in fifty years that England
has ordered ship built in the United
States said an official OF the Union
Iron Works today in announcing that
the local concern had closed a con-
tract to build three 10,000-ton steel
freighters for British firms. The
price was not made public, but speed,
il was said, was the essence OF the
contract, which called for the COM
pletion of the three ships within
eleven months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
STEAMER BALTIC
CROSSES SAFELY
White Star Liner Reported to
Have Reached Liverpool
With All Well.
RYNDAM DUE WEDNESDAY

New York, Feb. 9.-The steamship
Baltic of the White Star line has ar
rived safely at Liverpool, according to
a cable message received here tonight
by officers of the company. The mes
sage, besides announcing that the
Baltic had reached its pier, said "All
we'll" ~,
With the sailing of steamships for
European ports delayed on account
OF the international situation. freight
for export was beginning to accumu-
late here, but it was said the situa-
ton was not serious. 1t was asserted
in steamship circles, however, that
the suspension Of sailings would soon
create a serious problem for shippers.
One of the larger rail lines was ad-
vised today that several thousand
cars loaded with export freight had
been side-tracked in Chicago.
A general average, however, Of
clearances from New York exclusive
of coastwise vessels, betweent Feb
ruary and February 8, was thirteen
ships as compared with daily aver
age of seventeen ships for the week
previous. ...-.-.
Several vessels flying the Dutch
flag which were taking cargo for
Rotterdam prior to the German war
zone declaration have cleared for the
home port, but by way Of Newport
News and Norfolk, where they will
await word to resume their voyages.
Officials of the American line said
today there was no change in the
situation with respect the sailings
OF the St. Louis and ST. Paul.
The Holland-Americah line steam
ship Ryndam, returning here after
starting for Rotterdam via Falmouth
January 29, was reported early today
400 miles east of Sandy Hook and
due to dock here Wednesday. A wire
less message from the captain stating
his position was received by officials
of the line here shortly before noon.
The Ryndam, with passengers and
cargo, turned back when within about
fourteen hours off Falmouth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
SOLDIERS PERISH
AS FLYING TRAIN
HITS AUT0TRUCK
Two Guardsmen Killed, Two
Reported Dying and Ten
Others Seriously In
jured at Border.
ALL OHIO MILITIAMEN
Men on the Way to Witness
Drill of Students in
Ell Paso.
NO OFFICERS ARE ABOARD
ALL OHIO MILIT1AMEN
NO OFFICERS ARE ABOARD

FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 9.-Private
Charles Eaton of Company L, Fifth
Ohio infantry, and Sergeant Karl
Eisenhart of Company X, Fifth Ohio
infantry, were killed late today when
the Rock Island Golden State
Limited" train from Chicago struck
a motor truck in which they were
riding down town from Camp Per
shing. Private Eaton was from Con-
neaut, O., and Sergeant Eisenhart
was from Cleveland.
Private Rudolph ]. Smith of Com
pany K, Fifth Ohio infantry, and Pri-
vate Dan T. Toomey of Company L,
Fifth Ohio infantry, were so badly
injured that they were reported to
be in a dying condition, following the
accident. Ten other members of the
Fifth Ohio infantry were also seri-
ously injured in the accident.
Other Injured Soldiers.
Other soldiers of the Fifth Ohio
infantry who were injured are:
Private A. J. Roehl of X company,
Cleveland; shoulder crushed and ear
torn off
Private H. J. Clark of X company,
Cleveland; head lacerated and teeth
knocked out.
Private Daniel Dingwell of X COM
pany. Cleveland; foot broken.
Private Dan Ray. L company, Con-
neaut; bruised on the legs and body.
Private Lloyd Rugar, L company,
Conneaut; bruised on head and body.
Private Grant Rood, L company,
Conneaut; bruised on body and head.
Four others were reported to have
been injured.
No Officers on Truck.
None of the officers of the regiment
was i'll the truck at the time of the
accident. which occurred soon after
3 o'clock. The soldiers of the Fifth
Ohio infantry had accepted an invi-
tation of the high school cadets to
witness a drill at the school stadium
down town this afternoon and were
on their way to the city from Camp
Pershing when the accident occurred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10

which ignores the first principles Of
civilization and humanity.
Whatever may be the further con-
sequences of the present diplomatic
rupture, Germany at least has been
shown that any continuance Of its
past methods will meet the open
hostility OF the civilized world. Ii is
impossible for any of the warning ma
tions, however confident in the Justice
OF the cause for which they are fight
ing, to remain insensible to the ap-
proval or disapproval Of a great neu.
trail power.
"For this reason we cannot too
deeply acknowledge our appreciation
Of President Wilson's verdict. Every
where, where men are fighting for
the triumph OF right and justice, the
action of the United States will cali
forth new courage and consolidate
their conviction of a necessity OF
finishing forever with German mill
tarism and its atrocities"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
British Torpedo Boat Sunk
By Mine in EnuIiSh Channel

London, Feb. "a British torpedo
boat destroyer OF an older type, the
British admiralty announced tonight,
struck mine in the English Channel
Thursday night and sank. All the Off
GERS and all the crew except five were
lost.
The oldest type OF destroyers in the
British navy is known as Class A.
built between 1898 and 1895. There
are twelve vessels in this type. The
average displacement is $40 tons,
length 200 feet and beam ten feet.
Two of the vessels have a compile
ment of forty-hve men each, while
the others carry fifty men each.
The next oldest type, Class B, num-
bers twenty vessels, built between
1895 and 1905. Their average displace-
ment is about 400 tons and compile
ment sixty men each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Mr.. Kenyon Will Offer
Substitute for Pork Bill

Washington, Feb. o-The rivers
and harbors bill, carrying total Of
$38, 100000, about $4,000 more than
when it passed the house, was re-
ported today to the senate from the
commerce committee. Senator Ken
yon, republican, of Iowa, gave notice
he would fight the bill and propose a
substitute to appropriate lump sum
of $4,000 600 for improvements where
the War department sees fit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Congressional Union Not Ready
~ To Announce Its Organization

night that an Omaha woman is en-
pected to fill the office.
Miss Anidon left for Washington
directly after the meeting.
National Suffs Pleased.
Suffragists who belong to the Ma
tional Suffrage association, which is
opposed to the Congressional Union,
chuckled over what they considered
an admission on the part of the Con-
gressional Unions contained in the
statement, I'VE cannot do anything to
embrarrass the Nebraska Suffrage as.
sociation," while the suffrage bill in
the senate is pending, 49,, -.
I'm glad to have them admit that
they do do things to embarrass the
suffrage regulars. They have been de-
tending themselves right along when
we say is our objection to the Com
gressional Union," said one of them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Talk With Man Buried
In Mine: He DeSDairS

Pottsville, Pa, Feb. S-Rescue
crews working to reach three miners
entombed in an anthracite collicry
near here, tonight had succeeded in
piercing the barrier OF debris to
point where they could converse with
William Markes. He said he believed
his two companions were dead and
that he could not survive much longer
because of impure air.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Former Union Pacific Man
D. & R. G. General MANAGER

Denver, Colo, Feb. o.-Appoint-
ment of J.F. Easley, until now assist
ant general manager of the Colorado
lines of the Denver & Rio Grandc
railroad, to be general manager of the
road, was announced today by Presi-
dent II. U. Nudge. The appoint
incnt is effective tomorrow.
Mr.. Easley, formerly was connected
with the Union Pacific, Kansas Pa
cifc, Santa Fe and Rock Island lines.
He began his railroad career as a
brakeman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Case of Alleged Frisco
Bomb ThroWer to the jury

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-The case
of the state against Thomas J.
Mooney, charged with murder in con-
nection with a preparedness day
bomb explosion last July, when ten
persons lost their lives, went to the
jury today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Woman Killed in Motor
Car Crash, Nine Injured

Denver, Colo, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Julia
A. Sager was killed and nine other
persons. were injured, one probably
fatally, in an automobile collision here
late today. Mrs. A. D, Wall, who was
in the car with Mrs. Sager, probably
will die.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Twenty-Five Killed When
Vedamore Is Torpedoed

London, Feb. 9.-Twenty-hve of the
crew of the torpedoed British steamer
Nedamore perished with the sink
ing of that vessel, according to the
Press association. The survivors have
been landed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
The Weather

Fer Nebraska-Partly cloudy: slowly ris-
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Comparative Local Record.

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal temperature ure,,,,. %
Deficiency for the day ay................ ia
Normal precipitation .,,.,.. O4 inch
Excess Tor the day. ........... .04 inch
Total rainfall since March 1.....i7.42 inches
Deficiency since March l......, ,l2 30 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1915. SIS inch
deficiency for cor. period, 1914. l.e1 inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10

The wreck of the Vedamore was re-
ported Wednesday. 1t was on its
way from Baltimore to LIVERPOOL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10
Reports From Station at ! P. ".

7 indicates trace OF precipitation.
l.. A WELSH, Meteoroiogist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-10

CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Two)
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08
Wanted cornbread.

There is an air Of good natured COM
raderle pervading the Orange Grove
schoolhouse. where every class room
holds anywhere from ak to dozen
families. Apparently every family
has brought along its family cat and
household dog, as we'll as the chickens
and children. The animals, like the
children and the adults. are dwelling
together In the utmost harmony, shar-
ing the same "middlin o. meat, and
using the same coffee pot. At noon
Yesterday and again last night sand
witches were sent out from the church
es in the city. bacon was fried on
cook stove set up in .one Of the rooms
and plenty Of bread was stacked in
closet to last several days.
"Sister, said Mrs. Margaret Clark,
the grandmother of the house, whose
'8S years have left her bent and white
haired, but still cheerful. "just tell
them folks in town to send me little
meal. aint ct piece of -four bread
as big as my hand in ail.my life and
just can't stomach this light bread. =
Chattanooa Times
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08
CONDITION OF
WHEAT CROP
Damage Said to Run From
SO to rs Per Cent.

NASHVILLE, March From the
reports received by Commissioner Bry-
son, of the state department Of agri-
culture, the damage to growing wheat
In the state will range all the way
from total loss to 80 to 70 per cent.
With very few exceptions All counties
suffered damage, but the most en-
coursging reports as to the condition
Of the crop come from East Tennessee.
However. 1t Is evident that no Sec
tion Of Tennessee has beon exempt
from the severe weather this winter
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08

Marion High. The result was 18
to Is in favor of Bledsoe.
First prize. best all around play
er, won by Eva Barber, fountain
pen. given by j. w. Simpson.
Second prize. Violet Dulce toilet
water, given by Jno. j. Ingle.
druggist.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08
ENJOYABLE Dance.

The young men of Jasper gave
dance in the second story of the newly
completed garage of A. R. Pryor Fri
day night. Although the evening was
a very dissgreesble one, the rain fall
ing almost iucessantly, good number
were present, and twenty couples
were on the floor dancing at the same
time. The room was heated by a
number of oil stoves which removed
some Of the dampness and made the
building comfortable. There was ex-
cellent music rendered by j string
band. and thoroughly good time was
had.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08

frequently insinuste they are for sale
to the highest bidder. / am most
thoroughly disgusted at these malic-
ious slanders of our county court.
believe. that we have as intelligent
and honest men in our county court as
cau be found in any similar body of
men While we do not deny that we
sometimss make mistakes, l do not
know of a more honest and conscien-
tious set of men than the majority OF
the msn composing the county court
Of Marion county. and do not know
of any similar body Of men who would
handle the affairs of the county more
honestly or efficiently.
The chronic grumbler and kicker
will puff and blow nightly at this
statement. but he must remember that
the most ignorant ass in the country
can criticise.
Some good and intelligent men ar
que that by dividing the county into
larger districts. we should naturally
elect a more intelligent set OF men as
justices Of the peace e-anotber thrust
at the present members
But fail to see how the enlarge
ment Of the districts would produce
this much desired result The duties
and responsibilities of the justice and
the manner Of his election would re-
main the same, and do not see how
it would necessarily follow that be
would be more intelligent than the
average justice of the smaller district.
It has been suggested that the only
way to please certain crowd Of kick.
ers would be to reduce the number OF
districts Ia the county to one district
and provide for only two justices. and
to follow this action by electing the
two editors Of the Hustler to fill these
two places
Respectfully,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-03-08

mails but did dot get back in time for
evening train. 1t is expected mails will
be brought thru this morning. The wa
ter falls much faster than it rises and
very probably train service will be re-
sumed Saturday.
Despite the hardships the utmost good
humor prevails. The town is thronged
with people to see the high water,
many coming considerable distances
Boat building is feature of the days
program and after the water go4s down
there will be fine assortment of craft
from which to pick your summer Gs5ing
craft.