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Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
RUSS AND GERMAN
SOCIALISTS IN TOUCH
Danish Leader Says He Ar.
ranged for Conference at
Stockholm; Kaiser is
Behind Move.

Washington, May 1.-THE Danish
Socialist leader, Borgbjerg, who has
returned to Copenha, en from Petro.
grad is quoted in the newspaper Pc.
litiken Of May IS as saying that upon
his own initiative he had succeeded in
establishing connection between the
workmen's and soldiers delegates at
Petrograd and the majority Of the so.
cialists in Germany.
A summary Of the interview cabled
to. : the. State department says that
prior to his visit to Petrograd
Borgbjerg talked with the German
socialists, Scheidemann, Ebert and
Bauer, who were in a position to give
an exact statement for the majority
Ct socialist and labor unions in Ger
many. They submitted to him a pro-
gram of questions which they sug-
gssted could be discussed at a posi-
bic peace conference.
AT Petrograd Borgbjerg was invit.
ed to attend conference on the sub
jeet with socialists and workmen. The
result of the conference was that the
council decided to discuss the ques-
ton OF attending an international
peace conference at Stockholm.
Plan General Council.
Out Of regard, however, OF the po-
sition of French and English social
lists, the council thought it advisable
to take the matter in their own hands.
1t would be its aim, Borgbjerg said,
TO have the various contemplated con.
ferences at Stockholm turned into one
joint conference. 1t was believed that
under these circumstances the invita-
tons which the council intended to
send to the French and English So
cialists would be accepted.
Information received by the gov
eminent here indicates more and
more that the socialists movement is
influenced by the German
government.
Liebknecht has not been released
from prison and it is understood that
others of his party will be imprisoned.
/ Britons Will Stay Away.
London, May 1.-THE nationalist
socialist part OF England will take no
part in the international socialist con-
ference at Stockholm. The executive
committee announced today that the
party ASSOCIATED itself entirely from
the conference, adding:
Such conference is OF no real
and can only bring ridicule
on the socialist cause"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Britain Fears to Further
Curtail Beer Production

London, May l7.--Inhuential rep.
reservations have been made to the
ministry of food that the, continue.
ton Of brewing in Great Britain /.
likely to make It more difficult to gel
increased export Of cereals from
America. Kennedy Jones. DIRECTOR Of
food economy, gave the Associated
Press a statement in regard to the
complexities Of the problem.
Mr.. Jones declared that only a small
per cent of grain was being used fol
beer, and the question was whether
the use Of malt in bread or beer would
secure the most efficient prosecution
of the war. He said that beer fol
centuries had been part OF the daily
diet OF the English working classes
and to cut it off suddenly might ef.
feet the outpu, of munitions.
Mr.. Jones also pointed out tina,
South Germany is still brewing IS pei
cent OF its pre-war quantity OF beer
against England's 27H per cent, we,
no one would suggest that the food
situation in Germany has not beer
serious for the last twelve months. q
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
TRAINING CAMP
GRIND STAIRS AT
T. FORT SMELLING


ords, names and papers Of such I'm.
successful candidates be preserved.
Today's final list included the names
of one Nebraskan and fifteen Iowans
Nebrask-G. o. Van Meter, Lynch.
Iowa.. L. Temple, Burlington; d.
D. Rosenfeldcr, Des Moines; J. L.
Peterson, ]. A. Oliver, E. c. Larson,
F. E. Hughes and /. G. Swanson,
Council Bluffs; R. |. Dee, Oakland;
T. ]. Dress, Carroll; ]. L. Dillinger,
Avoca; w. B. Bates, Iowa City; ], c.
Baker, Sioux City; J..R. Gardner, Lis
bon; E. l. Geasier, Cedar Rapids; J.
w. Bowdish, jr., Marion. ~
Made a Holiday. -.
Registration day for service under
the war army bill will be made the
occasion for patriotic demonstrations
all over the country.
The date soon will be fixed by q
proclamation OF the president and Sec
rotary Baker, as chairman Of the Coun-
Gil of National Defense, has asked the
state councils Of defense to take the
lead, with the assistance OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce Of the United States
and the national committee of patri-
otto and defense societies in making It
a memorable occasion. -
There will be celebrations in honor
Of the men who register, with talks
by governors, mayors, presidents OF
chambers OF commerce and Others, all
sounding the note Of patriotism.
Young Men Honored.
The places of honor in local parades
will be given to young men of regis
tration age, $500 -.
Committees Of men and women will
be at every registration booth to pin
an emblem on each man who registers.
This may be a red, white and blue
ribbon wrawn through the button hole
or possibly button bearing the
words II am registered--are you"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
U. S. ship HILONIAN
j ISSUNK OFF GENOA
Steamship from New York is
Torpedoed and Four Mem
bers Of It's Grew Are
Killed.

New York, May 1.-THE American
steamship Hilonian has been tor,
pedoed and sunk off Genoa, Italy,
with loss OF four members OF the
crew, according to cablegram to the
owners, the Universal Transportation
company.
The Hilonian was not armed. It
left here April 81 for Genoa with
cargo. 1t was a vessel of 1921 tons
gross, commanded by Captain P. H.
Williams and carried crew of thir-
ty-nine men, Of whom eighteen were
American citizens.
Cargo OF Provisions.
The cablegram TO the owners gave
no details OF the torpedoing. 1t said
that Captain Williams and the engi-
neer. who is Fred Schmidt, a natural
lied Norwegian, were saved and that
four Of the crew persisted
The cargo consisted mostly Of pro-
visions and was worth $2,500,000, the
owners stated. and the ship itself was
valued At 100000.
The British steamship Harpagus
has been torpedoed, according to a ca
blegram received today. The Harpa-
gus, of $500 tons gross, left New
York on April q for Marseilles,
France.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18

ment had notified him it would be
necessary to raise $2,245000000 in
stead of $l,S00,000000 by the war
revenue bill now under debate. He
urged support of new proposals to
raise the income surtax increases on
sums above $4,000 as now contained
in the Dill by one-fourth. "
The senate was in a temper when
it reconvened today to continue de-
bate on the war budget and found
that a full and accurate report Of its
secret session yesterday had been
published in the newspapers.
Senator Thomas, calling attention
o the publication of the proceeding
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18

of the session, said: They were quite
accurate, more so than publications
OF open session proceedings,
"The sooner we abandon this farce
of secret sessions the better" he
added.
Senator Meyers Of Montana said he
regarded the senate's recent vote
against newspaper censorship a dec
laration of congressional intent for
complete freedom of the press.
81 think the action Of congress
means that newspapers can publish
anything they please" he said clos
ing the incident without further &C
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Enlisted Strength Of the
Navy Reaches 100000 Men

Washington. May 16.-When Rich
ard Farris Cannon enlisted in the
navy today at Jackson, Miss, the en-
listed strength Of the navy touched
the 100000 mark for the FIRST time.
The existing authorized strength of
the navy was 100,6S7, including all aux
Hilary forces, but the bill just passed
by both house and senate puts it up
TO 10000.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18

Washington, May 1.-THE report
from Queenstown that the sailors Of
the American destroyer fotilla in the
war zone were not supplied with
warm enough clothing for the cold
latitude was explained today by the
fact that the destroyers sailed before
the supplies could be put aboard.
Complete outfits of heavy wooden
and rubber clothing are now on their
way TO the men. The crews of every
destroyer which has left subsequently
have been completely QUILTED.
To the women OF the United States
is due the credit for this measure of
protection. Under direction of the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Thousands Fight Forests
Fires In Three States

Duluth, Mimi, May l7.--With thou
sands Of men fighting forest fires in
Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota,
reports continue to come today that
the flames were doing heavy damage.
Fires have reached the city limits
OF Bayfield,. Blazes are reported be-
tween Bemidji and Red Lake, MINI.
The Bell school in the town of Eckles
was destroyed last night, Bayfield,,
Wis, said this morning that showers
Of ashes gave promise of attaining
Vesuvian proportions there.
Dense smoke over Lake Superior
has partly tied up navigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
King George Honors the
Memory of Joseph Choate

New York, May l6.-The following
message was received today from
King George by Mrs. J. H. Choate,
whose husband, the former ambassa.
dor to England, will be buried tomor.
row:
"The queen and are much dis
tressed to hear OF the sudden death of
Mr.. Choate, whom we knew so we'll
and regarded with strong feeling of
friendship and respect. My people
will join with me in mourning the loss
Of your husband, who always proved
himself to be true friend to my
country"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
WeStervelt Thinks Corn
Crop Will Exceed Year Aqo

Washington. May l6. Especial
Telegram -E. M. Westervelt, the
Burlington's Nebraska land commits
sioner, was in Washington today on
business before the Interior depart
ment.
Colonel Westervelt said that while
the winter wheat yield would be
short 1t was his belief with good
weather at the finishing the corn crop
of Nebraska would exceed that of
1916. "We are in splendid condition
for bumper crop this year." he said.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Drivers Go Out on Strike.

Hastings, Neb,, May l7.-(Special
Telegram. )-All OF the drivers Of the
Hastings delivery system serving
most Of the groeers and butchers OF
Hastings walked out today following
the refusal OF the proprietors to hear
a grievance against the merchants.
Only a few wagons were running this
afternoon, but the employers expect
to have sllin operation by tomorrow.
The drivers were recently granted an
increase in pay,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Administration Will Not
Try to Pass Press Gao Law

Washington, May l6.-The admins
tration will make no further effort at
present to have congress enact press
censorship law, nor is it expected to
insist that senate and house conferees
on the espionage bill will be urged to
retain the censorship provision writ.
ten into the measure by the house,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18

Navy league thousands OF American
women in nearly every city have been
knitting wooden garments and a spe-
cial fund has been raised to buy rub
Der coats and felt boots. The work
will be continued until every man in
the navy is equipped.
American warships have never be-
fore been called upon for service in
such cold climates and therefore the
regulation clothing outfit was not suit
able for the North sea service against
submarines.
Men Well Clothed.
Naval officers resent the statement
that the destroyer crews were not
adequately clothed for duty. The
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18

men all had regular outfits, which
included woolep underwear, uniforms,
caps, socks, jerseys, heavy pea jack
cts, sea boots and oil skins and most
of them were provided with addi-
tional lambs wool jackets. before
they sailed
The department has contracted for
new winter outfits which will be
available for ali men who may be sent
abroad. Included will be knitted
wooden underwear as heavy as ath-
letic sweaters in texture, thick wooden
blouses similar to the uniform blouses
of the navy, but three times as heavy,
wind-proof cutter suits of new neu-
tral-tinted cloth and heavier caps and
socks.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
HYMENEAL.
sHollabaush-Nieman.

Nebraska City, Neb.. May TO-.
Especial 1.-The wedding OF Miss
Ethel, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
D. Hollabaugh, and Emil Nieman, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Nieman, took
place today at noon. DR.. A. E. Perry
officiated.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Obituary Notes

HENRY BoLTJEs. farmer and
auctioneer, for thirty-nine years a
resident Of Clay county. residing
south Of Chenille, died yesterday
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
Ed. F. Morearty, Sr.

Mr.. Ed. +. Morearty, ST.. one Of omaha's
prominent attorneys. and a resident Of
Omaha since 1879. Is the author of 70.
cent publication entitled Omaha Mem
cries." or recollection of events. men and
affairs In Omaha. Neb.. from 1879 to
1917. book of $50 pages. Few II any
events Of importance have escaped his
marvellous memory. It Is up to date and
should be read not only by those now re-
siding in Omaha. but by any person who
ever lived in Omaha within that period Of
time. This publication Is for sale at the
fabulous low price Of $3.50. For sale for
the present at the office of the author,
$40 Bee Bldg, Omaha. Douglas as41,
Harvey 2l56.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-18
HALF BILLION MORE
NEEDED THIS YEAR
Kitchin Announces in House
War Revenue Bill Must
Provide Over Two Bill
lion Dollars.

Washington, May l7.-Democratic
Leader Kitchin announced in the
house today that the Treasury depart
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
"Retrayedv at the LaAnara


 The Mexican border has formed the location for many motion picture plots, out it remained for William Fox to cash in on a story that is widely different from anything yet shown along this line. R. A. Walsh. author of many of the foremost dra- mas of the day, wrote "Betrayed' and evolved very entertaining story centering on the love of three men Tor maid. In casting about for a suitable star for the feminine lead the happy selection was made of Miriam Cooper, star of The Silent Lie and The Innocent Sinner" as well as several other Fox features. Miriam Cooper gives a finished per 1ormance of role that is entirely foreign to anything her Phoenix friends have yet seen her in. and demonstrates forcibly her versatility. As the dark eyed. .coquetish Spanish senorta Miriam Cooper is most
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09

Going with the vim, the Liberty loan drive for this state took on new impe- tus yesterday with d rousing meeting of the women of the Pacific Gas & Electric company while another meet ing of women is scheduled for this afternoon at 230 o'clock at 11S North Central avenue. This afternoon Mrs. J. L. B. Alexander, chairman for the county of the woman's work for the loan, will have the meeting she has called for those who will aid her and as speakers she will have Governor Campbell. W. H. Thomson, cashier of the Phoenix National Bank, whose ex- planaton of the bonds yesterday after noon proved so interesting, Mrs. Fred Stafford and Mrs. G. H. White of Omaha. The latter has enlisted for the federal ambulance corps and has already been accepted. She is visiting here while waiting orders to report at the front.
 Mrs. Alexander is particularly anx- iOus to have representatives of the various organizations of women pres ent. She asks that they consider this notice an official invitation to be present
 At the afternoon meeing yesterday General Manager Aller of the gas company and MT. Thomson explained in detail the meaning of the bonds so that those who attended have very fine idea of the technical end of the issue Attorney R. William Kramer made a strong appeal for support of the loan.
 MT. Kramer spoke as follows:
 The United States of America-your country and mine-is at war, How few of us realize the full significance of that fact.
 Away out wonder across the Atlantic, at this very moment, the nations of Europe, cheek by jowl, are locked in death grapple that threatens annihila- tion, It is the biggest, bitterest, bloodiest conflict that has ever red dened the pages of history Mind can not conceive, nor tongue describe. it's norror5 in all their appalling details.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09

Day in and day out, week in and week out, month after month, for three awful years the sunny vales of France and the fair fields of Russia have reeked and slushed with human blood. Daily. by the hundreds-yea. by the thousands, the strong glorious young manhood of the contending armies have been ruthlessly moved down. like wheat before the scythe And today, even as 1 speak to you. Uncle Sams soldiers and the Stars and Stripes are right in the midst of it all
 It is true, as yet, only a handful Of Americans are with Pershing but to- morrow, next month, or next year, by the hundreds of thousands-perhaps by the millions-we will be sending them oveT-our own American boys. our own brothers, sons, husbands and fathers-to fight for the perpetuation of democracy as against autocracy; to fight for the preservation of American ideals. American laws and institutions: to fight for the maintenance of the freedom and happiness of the American home. The fight is not for the pres ent. generation exclusively, but for our children and their posterity. The fight is only a continuation, and a culmina- ton we hope, of the great work for humanity begun by our forefathers at Lexington, Bunker Hill, New Orleans, Gettysburg and Antietam.
 Uncle sam is just really taking a hand. The crisis of the whole war faces us right now. What are we going to do about it9
 We must remember that soldiers win battles, but it takes wealth to win WarSi l have no patience with the seif-satisfied enthusiast who sits com placently by and makes light of Ger manys prowess. We must face the facts. We must acknowledge the facts. no matter how unfavorable or discour- aging they may be at present. Night after night for the past fortnight Ger man. bi-planes and Zeppelins have raided English and French territory. her submarine campaign has made her
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
F0UR- MINUTE
 SCHEDULE IN
 C|TY PLANNED


 Four minute addresses in the nov ing picture theaters of Phoenix on sub jectS concerning the conduct of the war and the duty of patriotic men and women to their country in this crisis are to be given beginning today, and on Thursday and Saturday of each week. Following is the schedule for this week
 Amusu theater, Tuesday, T. w. Nealon; Thursday, c. s. Cunningham; Saturday, A. $. Cater
 Coliseum, Tuesday. G. s. Cunning ham; Thursday. A. $. Cater; Satur day, T. w Nealon.
 Columbia, Tuesday. w. H. Thomp- son; Thursday, Robert s. Fisher: Sat urday, T. A. Flynn.
 Plaza, Tuesday, Robert s. Fisher; Thursday, T. w. Nealon; Saturday, w. H. Thompson
 Lamara, Tuesday, J. E. Morrison; Thursday, T. A. Flynn; Saturday, Rob- ert s. Fisher
 ElSs. Tuesday. T. A. Flynn; Thurs day w. H. Thompson; Saturday, R. w. Kramer.
 Alice BirdsaIl is chairman for Phoe- nix in making arrangements for the four-minute talks in the local theaters. George J. Stoneman is state chairman. The addresses are starting simultane- ously all over the state
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
AUTO DEALERS
 PROTEST PLAN
 AT STATE FAIR

Every automobile dealer and acces sory uealer, or representative, was present at the meeting held last night at the salesrooms of the Babbitt- Fol son company. The purpose of the meet ino woS tO protest against the holding and staging of an outlaw automobile Ia> t or .a.es during the state falr. M l.. Burkhead was unanimously elected chairman, and George Purdy Bullard was one of the first to take the floor. MT. Bullard stated that Secretary Zachau of the state fair commissloA had made arrangements with Sloan Henkinson who will furnish automo- piles and drivers for such attractions and which he said is nothing more than an exhibition in which there IS no sport or excitement It was stated that the money paid for these races all Won't out from the state, and IS slmpiN hippodrome or carnival proposition.
 Practically every dealer present took the floor in turn anc protested against the races being held under the auspices of the international Motor contest as sociation. It was brought out that in staging such a contest or race, the track at the fair grounds will be dis barred from holding races under sane LlOI Ol lue AllLoild <hutoiiiOpiic "7.'C citation. It was also stated that the fact that the races were held under the auspices of the three As" does not mean that the driver must be a professional. Any amateur can drive under sanction of the three As" This is proven by the fact that the drivers driving at the fair last year were all licensed three A drivers, and were boys from Phoenix Tucson; Globe, and other cities in Ari- zona and also New Mexico. Not one professional was entered.
 The dealers said they believe that there could be no greater harm done to the clean sport for which Phoenix is noted than the staging of this eXhibi- tion. In the past. automobile day has always been the biggest day of the fair, people coming not only from all over Arizona, but from Texas. New Mexico and California. They believe that if the exhibition scheduled is staged, dealers and automobile enthu- siaSts from none of the cities of Ariy zona, will visit Phoenix on this day.
 A committee of four was appointed to formulate a protest which will be submitted to the fair commission. On this committee are Cal Messner of the Cal Messner company; William Fergu- son. of the Ferguson .>ieler company; M L. Burhead of the Rabbit Poison company, and J. J. McAleer.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
SUMMONS
 FORMER VISITOR

Miss Edith Evans yesterday received news of the death of her brother-in law. Clar6so.. Clothier, who died sud- denly in Philadelphia from an attack of heart failure.
 MT. Clothler, was a member of the firm of Strowbridge and Clothier one Of the leading mercantile establish ments in Philadelphia. He was a man widely known for his good deeds and his service was to be depended upon for any betterment movement. He was particularly. interested in the Young Mems Christian association and anotb CT Of his especial interests was Girard college where he addressed the students frequently.
 Seven years ago Mir. Clothier and his
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
Jack Pickford at the Empress

Today will usher in the engage ment of Jack Pickford, brother CT the famous Mary Pickford. at the Empress, in The Dummy the first picture starring him in his own right. His former parts. while all import ant ones. were in support of other stars, but now comes Jack Pickford, full fledged star on the Famous Payers Paramount linerp..
 The Dummy" will oe remembered by followers of things theatrical as the play which had such a remark able run in the speaking version in New York two years ago.
 The leading role portrays a red blooded American lad with an over fondness for sensational detective stories. However, happily, his fond ness for this sort of Literature" has placed him in possession of a keen ness which stands him well in hand in assisting in unraveling one of the most bafflig mysteries cocerning the Kidnapping of the child of a wealthy family.
 The part calls for much difficult acting, for in his own language, he is called upon to talk deaf and dumb, but the part fits Jack Pickford's pe- culiar style like a glove. and his per formance brought him into instant fame in the realm of pictures. The critics throughout the country have been unanimous in proclaiming his Barney Cook in 'The Dummy bit rf acting that takes it's place with the best efforts of any of the film favorites.
 The program will run for three days and the Empress orchestra will as usual delight the audience throughout the evenings.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09
harmine and adds laurels to h

charming, and adds laurels to her already long list of successes.
 Hobart Bosworth, erstwhile play wright. director and actor appears in the supporting cast, as does Wheeler Oakman, the star of The Ne'er-Do- WeI' and other successes.
 The director has given especial at tention to the detail in building this drama, and the scenes of the Mexl- can raids on the border, as well as others dealing with the revolution torn republic are most realistic. There are many situations which for real comedy would be hard to beat and taken all in all, the film proves an excellent entertainment
Arizona republican., 1917-10-09

Max in a Taxi" was finished inst before this famous comedian took to his bed and was sent back to France. some say to die This is the last show ing of Current Events, with the latest news from the front.