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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
CIVIL SERVICE BILL
FOR OMAHA PASSES
Senate Unit for Measure to
Change System in the
Metropolis.
BANKS BID FOR FUNDS
tFrom a staff correspoRdent)


Lincoln, Feb. 26-(Special. )--Civi
service for employees of the city oi
Omaha to be administered by civil
service commissioner, received boos,
this afternoon when the bill, which
was introduced by the Douglas coun-
ty delegation, was passed by the sen.
ate by vote of 29 to 0 with the
emergency clause.
The senate spent most of the aft.
ernoon on third reading, passing the
Adams bill for the return to banks
of state guaranty fund after voluntary
liquidation and also the Bushee-
Adams bill requiring banks to bid on
state funds. The former passed by
vote of % to with the emergency
clause, but the latter failed with the
emergency clause and finally passed
without it, the vote standing 19 to II.
Since congress has been memorial
lied to make public liquor tax receipts
i'll dry states, over the protest OF
Senator Mates and others, they sena-
tor himself proposed a resolution al
the opening of the senate this after
noon to require that data on income
taxes be turned over by internal reve-
nue. officers to the revenue officers OF
the state.
The plan is designed to get at tax
dodgers, for whom Senator Mates, in
senate speeches, has indicated a pro-
nounced abhorrence. The resolution
will go on the table day, under the
rules. -s
The other passed were:
$. II. I1s, Wilson. Dodge--Charter amend
ment for cities 5000 to $4,000, drafted by
city attorneys during recent paving litiga-
tion in supreme court. Bill increases power
OF mayor and council, increases salaries and
eliminates red tape In creation OF paving
districts. Emergency clause. Passed, 20
to 10.
~. Il. Neal, Misunderstanding custody
of minors at discretion of court, II no d.
vorooe is granted In such suits Passed, %
8. r. 2l4, Chappell, Minden-Act to au.
thorize counties 10 establish county fairs
either by county boards or by vote Of peo-
e. g to also 8. to buy ground for fairs Passed
S. F. OF, Beai. Custer--To notify unknown
heirs by publication. Passed. 30 to o,
.. #. lsb, howell, anlsnueu Dy hODerHoD--
TO repeal voting machine law Passed
s. F. 81, Lahners, Thayer-Prohibits
watering stock In private trough without
owners consent. Passed. 20 to 0.
H. II. 40. LIggett -Norton--Bill for car
distribution on basis OF relative amount Of
business from each shipper. Passed, 22 to
S. with emergency
II Il, II, Thomas walt--Petmltting cities,
counties and villages to establish forest
areas. Passed, 20 to 0,
H. r. 2, Moriartys amendment to Nor
toms constitutional convention bill, simpli.
flying language and eliminating whereas"
clauses Passed, 20 to 0. Goes to house for
concurrence on Amendment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
r. G.. Odell Is Only 0mahan
Among Six Men Selected
for Land Bank.
D. P. HOGAN IS PRESIDENT

(From a Staff Correspondent)
Washington, Feb. 26.--(Special
Telegram.-Speculation has been
general in recent weeks as to the
personel of the farm loan bank To-
Gated at Omaha. Today the federal
farm loan board nnounced the fol-
lowing ppointments for the federal
land bank of Omaha.
President and director, ID. =. Hogan,
Massena, In.
Vice President and director, J, NJ. Carey,
Secretary and director, F. G. Odell.
Omaha, Neb.
Treasurer and director, e. d. Morcom,
Sioux Falls. $. ID.
Director, Warren G. Baker, Mitchell, s. d.
Registrar and attorney, NJ. l.. Corey,
Hastings, Neb.
Who Hogan Is.
D. P. Hogan, president and direc-
tor, of Massena, Ia, has been for
years a student of rural credits in
this country and abroad, as well as
of all phases of agriculture pertain
ing to his section. He was formerly
a member of the general assembly OF
Iowa and has done much to creeat
public interest i'll the subject of rural
credits throughout the state. He has
been a practical farmer and for the
last twenty-five years has continu-
ously owned and operated farms i'll
Iowa, Nebraska and Idaho. For
twenty years he has been actively en-
gagged i'll banking, specializing IN
large farm loans; is now president
of the Farmers Savings bank of Mas
sena, Ia, resigning to accept this ap-
pointment. =.
J. NJ. Carey, vice president and di-
rector of Cheyenne, was formerly gov
ernor of Wyoming and also served as
senator from that state. He was a
successful lawyer before moving to
Wyoming in 1877, where he has large
cattle interests. Mr.. Carey introduced
the hill which admitted Wyoming to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Omaha Farm Loan Bank Directors
Named by General Board Officials

statehood and is author OF the "CsAx
act" which has aided largely
settlement of the state. ~
F. G. Odell, secretary aSa Z
of Omaha, is native of E fd
has been a resident of NebrS Since
1883. He was formerly edisor OF a
Nebraska farm magazine and~is a sue.
cessful farmer, being widely known
as an agricultural economist and
writer on agricultural affairs.
Mr.. Odell's Record.
Mr.. Odell was active in the propa-
gsnda for rural credit from its incep-
tion and has long ben officially con-
nected with agricultural organizations.
For several years he was chairman of
the legislative committee of the Ne
braska Farmers congress and mem
Der of the executive committee of the
Farmers National congress of the
United States. He served as secre-
tary of the Nebraska Rural Life COM
mission, chief of bureau of agricultural
statistics for Nebraska, and at present
is executive secretary of the National
Conservation congress.
f. D. Morcom, treasurer and "di-
rector, of Sioux Falls. S. D., has been
for thirty-hve years identified with the
growth and development of the Da-
kotas, even antedating the division OF
this territory into two states. He has
travelled extensively through these
two states and is thoroughly familiar
with land values and agricultural
needs i'll his section.
Baker and Corey.
Warren c. Baker, director, of
Mitchell, S. D., is an agriculturalist
and extensive owner of farm lands.
He is actively engaged in practical
farming and is we'll informed on the
needs of the farmer in the Eighth
land bank district.
NJ. L. Corey, registrar and attorney,
OF Hastings, Neb., is graduate of the
law department of the University of
Nebraska, and has successfully prac-
ticed law for ten years. He was
twice elected county attorney; was
president of the State bank at Clay
Center, and is now receiver for the
First National bank OF Sutton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
UT-EL-AMARA Is
TAKEN BY BRITISH
Announcement of Capture of
Place on Tigris From Turks
Made by Bonar Law.
MosLEM ARMIES RETREAT

London, Feb. 26.--Kut-El-Amara
has been captured from the Turks by
the British forces, according to a
statement made in the House OF
Commons today by Andrew Bonar
Law, member of the British war
council. The Turks are in retreat
toward Baghailah, twenty-four miles
to the west of Kut-El-Amara, pur-
sued by British cavalry.
Mr.. Bonar Law announced that as
a result of the operation on the Tigris
river front all of the Turkish posi-
tions from Sannaiyat to Kut-El-
Amara have been secured and that
the town of Kut-El-Amara automat-
ically passed into the hands of the
British.
Official Announcement.
The official announcement regarding
the capture of Kut-El-Amara follows
Prom reports from the commander
OF the Mesopotamian expeditionary
force the course of operations on the
Tigris during the oath was: The pas
sage of the stream at Shumran on
the 23d, was rapidly and effectively
exploited. During the following night
our patrols pushed forward boldly,
maintaining close contact with the
enemy. Early the next morning the
ridge across the neck OF the peninsula
was in our hands and it became evil
dent that the enemy was in full re-
treat in the direction of Baghailah,
twenty-four miles west of Kut-El-
Amar. Turkish depots and stores at
many points were in flames and a
strong rear guard, supported by ar
tillery had been disposed to oppose
our advance.
Cross the Tigris.
"By 5 o'clock in the morning a
strong force of cavalry had crossed
the Tigris and at once unanswered to
gain the flank OF the Turkish line OF
retreat. Throughout the day both our
cavalry and infantry were heavily en-
gagged inhicting severe and as yet un-
known casualties to the enemy.
I'm the meantime our successes at
Sannaiyat were further pursued and
our infantry proceeded to capture and
secure in succession the Turkish fifth
line defenses, the Makhailat and the
Suwada positions, finally reaching the
Ataba- Marshmagasis.
Work of Aeroplanes.
Throughout the fighting our air.
plane squadron co-operated, with in
valuable results, frequently using
bombs and machine guns from mini
mum attitudes.
"In two days fighting we captured
1880 prisoners, including at least one
Turkish regimental commander and
four Germans; four field guns, ten
machine guns, three mine throwers
and large quantity of rifles and am
muniton. As a result of these opera
tions the whole of the enemy's posi-
tionst from Sannaiyat to Kut-El-
Continued on Page, Two Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Richardson Farmers
TESTIFY in Rate Case

Several farmers from Richardson
county were examined yesterday af.
ternoon by Deputy Attorney Gen
eral Dexter T. Barrett when the hear
ings were resumed before Special
Master Gaines in the Missouri Pa
cific 2-cent rate case. They testified
as to land values in Richardson coun-
ty along the right of way.
The case will be continued this
morning, Commissioners Hall and
Wilson appearing for the commits
sion, and Deputy Attorney General
Barrett for the commission and state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
WILSON ASKS FOR
POWER TO DEAL
With GERMANY
Executive Requests Authority
of Congress to Declare q
State of Armed Neu-
.. trality. M
TALKS TO JOINT SESSION
President Hears News of Sink
ing Of Liner On His Way
to Capitol.
ARM OR CONVOY SHIPS
TALKS TO JOINT SESSION
ARM OR CONVOY SHIPS

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Wilson anDeared before congress at
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III s.a'e oi a''''eu i'eu''a'i'y "
sist the German submarine menace.
Continued invasion of the plain
RIGHTS of neutraIs IN the b;cb seas
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'u' wv. '''' '.'Ns' " Ha'e'' Van .".s
and ships. the intolerable blockade
of American commerce-almost as eff
fectual as ;f the country were AZ war
-. 80. a.. ,,I... 90 l-..aa.,
,h".e ''N." '"e p'Ae' VI a u'eaueu
overt act whieh was expected TO
shock the world,-and have, forced the
president into the next step toward
war. ,.,
President wilson, asking to be enl-
powered to take whatever steps are
necessary, which includes the arming
OF ships, the conveying OF merchant
men by war vessels, or what other
steps are necessary. made Il pam
again that he wanted peace. but not
at tne price -oi american lives and
rights, or by driving the American
nag from inc seas.
Hears Of Sinking of Laconia.
News of the sinking of the Cunard
liner Laconia with Americans aboard
was received here as the president
was on his way TO address congress.
Although without details. its grave
possibilities added emphasis TO the
presidents words.
Congress is expected not only to
authorize the president to use the
armed forces Of the country. but also
to provide money!
Once before in the infancy of the
republic a state OF armed neutralitv
was proclaimed to check "predatorv
violence" upon American rights in
the war between France and Eng
land, but did not result actually in
war for the United States.
Whether another armed neutrality
will mean war depends on whether
Germany realizes that the United
States is ready to protect its neutral
rights by whatefer means are neces-
sary.
WIN INN reaiization OF inc SOL
enlili'y % u tae oecasioh, :ne president
.ook ms aet,on 'ouay win tne CAIN
% eoiinaei'ee -, una. iohsLess anu the
eoIhIy erh VIII stang penind MN.
ny srnh.iaesu pody q senators
aliu iepieseillautes VINO iess thall
.,.o,.'n ln aso ~ nealu 'le csiueht pro
l'ouiee ne .ne wU,ds, l; Wi.ieh ullnounceo
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% has ~ 20 -, us msJ, lass naaions .ni aiwaSs WAYS
a s;isrn a ,nd ~ ~rava sttsn.; .oua y ~ .ense
,,h;nh casr,, asr saae tha er; e.o.i .ne Wu.us
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president Wilson ,rr;,.d :. ~.
c,n;,oI ;rst hsfnre ~ a,oIo.,e !" I .a
nrp,nntly a. tbat ho,r stoonod 49,, az ~
liz cierl,s dssI - IL. 'hphsa hpii ~ ~ ~
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
William CahiII, Former
U. P. Superintendent, Dead

William Cahiii, formerly superin-
tendent of the Union Pacific and a
resident Of Omaha many years before
he went west, died Saturday evening
in Los Angeles, few minutes after
he had partakcn of his dinner in the
usual manner. Acute indigestion was
the cause of death.
He was 81 years OF age is survived
by wife. He was superintendent OF
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas COM
pany at Smithville, Tex. He left the
service OF the Union Pacific two years
ago.
Thomas Cahill, only brother, re-
sides at S07 William street. He de-
parted for Los Angeles on Sunday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Fourteen in Crew of
French Airship Killed

Berlin, Feb. 26.-(Via London -
Fourteen men we're killed by the de-
struction of the French airship re-
ported i'll yesterdays official, COM
munication to have been brought
down by the German defensive fire.
The official report says;
"The French airship brought down
on Friday night was set ablaze by our
anti.aircraft fire. 1t fell in flames
near Weelferdingen, west OF Saarge-
mund (in Lorraine). When it landed
the ammunition which it carried ex-
ploded. The crew, consisting of
fourteen men, were killed"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Denver Team Signs
Catcher Ernest Pike

Denver. Colo, Feb. 26,--Ernest
Pike OF San Diego, Cal, has been
signed as catcher for the Denver
Western league team, it was an
nounced last night. Members Of the
Denver team have been requested to
report for training on March Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Over Fifty Millions .
For Control of Floods

Washington, Feb. 26.-A bill ap-
propriating $45,000,000 for controlling
floods on the Mississippi, and $5,600,-
900 for similar work on the Sacra-
mento, in California, was passed to-
night by the senate by a vote of 40
to Is. 1t already had passed the
house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Orleans, American
Freighter, Passes
Through War Zone

Paris, Feb. 26.-The American
freghter Orleans has been signaled
entering the mouth of the Gironde,
according to Bordeaux dispatch to
the Havas agency. The Orleans will
dock tomorrow morning.
The Orleans and the freighter
Rochester were the first American
vessels to leave the United States for
Europe after diplomatic relations
with Germany were sesered. Both
ships sailed from New York on Feb
ruary 10 for Bordeaux unarmed. They
were said by their owners to be load
ed with noncontraband.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
British Advance on
AnCre Two Miles

London, Feb. 26.--Thc British adj
vance along the Ancre river has at
iained depth OF two miles aud cx-
tends along a front of about eleven
miles, according to the Official report
from British headquarters in France
tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27

Comparative Local Record.

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal temperature ....,............ 81
Deficiency for the day. 3
Total excess since March 1S0
Normal precipitation .......,.. .02 inch
Deficiency for the day. .02 inch
INtal rainfall since March 1..l7.50.. inches
Deficiency since March 1...... .13.11 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1915. .s5 inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 1914. II inch
Ren0rts from, Sfationu nj J r. NJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27
Don't to See

the full page of bar
gains lin used auto
mobiles in this issue.
Many Of these cars
are almost new and
most Of them are in
excellent condition.
You will save con-
siderable money by
buying that car you
have been thinking
about
Now
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-27

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The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30
Program For
 Registration Day

The following program has been arranged for registration day. Tuesday, June 5.
 Every effort will be made to make this day long to be remem-' bered-not only because our young men, for the first time in the history of our country. come forward to register for military service in the defense of free dom and democracy throughout the world, but for the pleasant associations of the day.
 Morning program. beginning
 at 10 o'clock Music by Ozark band. Scripture Reading. by G. T.
 Reaves.
 Prayer. by Rev. w. J. LeRoy. America, by choirs of various
 churches. Reading Presidents proclama-
 ton. Rev. lobe. Star Spangled Banner. by choirs. Address, Hon. J. D. Benson.
 Afternoon program Music.
 National Guard drill. Music.
 All individuals owning flags are requested to loan the use of them. Special invitation is eX- tended to all the ladies.
 REGISTRATION BOARD
 AND MAYOR OF OZARK.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30
Campbell Nero. Co.'S.
 Burglarized Third Time

The Campbell Mere. Go. at Altus are having hard luck. This store was entered Friday night for the third time in the last few weeks. Dept. Sheriff Willard Pendergrass arrested "Humphy" Hale, Hobart Gavin and Ray mond Powell. Their examina- ting trial was held yesterday at Altus and they all three were held to the grand jury. Hale and Gavin made bond and Pow ell was placed in jail.
 It is said that Powell con- fessed and gave up ring. All the other goods was recovered which consisted of three suits of clothes and some other goods.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30
The French Bond Buyers

The French people are the greatest investors in govern ment bonds in the world. At the close of the Franco-PruSsian War in 1871 Germany demanded and collected from France $1, 900, 900, : 900 indemnity. The French peo- pie, who were as loyal then in responding to their country s need as their soldiers are to-day, hastened to loan this tremendous sum to their country.
 Their patriotism turned a great misfortune into great benefit. Their thrift in thus saving their money and investing it in Gov ernment bonds not only brought great prosperity to France but the bonds rose in value all over the world and made the French national credit good where civil ization existed. Ten years after the bonds were issued they con- handed a premium of 25 per cent.
 What the American Nation is called upon to do in lending the American government $5,0O0,- 000.O00 and taking its bonds therefor is little compared with the loan of $l.000, 100000 to France after the Franco-Prus- sian War by the French people. Called upon to do much less than their present allies, the French, the American people will demon strate that they are second to no people in the world in patriot ic support of their Government.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
 Fresh From Our Regular Correspondents.
Children's s Day at Manitou

June 10, 1917, the following Children's Day program will be given at Manitou: l. Song. 2. We welcome you," by three
 girls. 3. Prayer, by c. A. Sherman. 4. II o'clock sermon. 5. Dinner. 6. Drill by intermediate class, Heart of June" z. Defamation, Alton Evans. s. Reading. Eilune Smyth. 9. Duet, w. H. Saunders and
 Mrs. Clara Tweedy. 10. "On Children's Day." in-
 fant class. II. Recitation, Lizzie Smyth. 12. Song. 13. Defamation, Floyd White. IA. "Children's Day. Our Day."
 2 boys and ? girls, 15. Defamation, Edward Evans. IT. Song. IS. Recitation. Eva Sharp. 19. Recitation, Gladys Smyth. 20. Declamation. Ira Earp. 21. Work hand and hand" 2
 boys and 2 girls. P. Defamation, Ewing Smyth. g. Reading, Belle Earp. "A. Recitation. Hattie Tripp. 25. Drill, 4 girls. 26. Song. 27. Dec. Bourland Cloninger. 28. Toy Tripp. 29. A Garland of Roses. three
 girls. 30. Recitation, Mildred White. 3l. Closing remarks.
 Everybody is invited to come.
 COMMITTEE.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30

Defense at Little Rock will pre- pare within a few days and will send to any citizen who may re- quest it a pamphlet elaborating on the causes and objects of the war. and what America must do to win it.
 We now call on all patriotic citizens to assist the registration committee of each county in per forming its duties on June ,; in urging men who are liable to registration to do their bit; :" and in making of registration day an occasion to show to the world that the blood of the pat riots of the Revolution still throbs in the veins of American freemen.
 Other States will fittingIy ans wer the country's call. Let the people of Arkansas so conduct themselves that in the years to come no descendant of ours shall ever have cause to fe e l ashamed of the star that repres- ents us in the flag which the world has learned to honor as tho amhlam of Hhartv
The Ozark spectator., 1917-05-30
Opening of Rural Rest
 Room a Special Occasion

Saturday. June second. has been named as the day for open- ing the rural rest room.
 The committees are all busy getting things ready for the oc- casion. Mrs. Fannie Nichols has accepted the matrOn's place. The choice was well made. She has a large circle of friends both in town and in the country, and she possesses the gift of making people feel at home and at ease ; that will be part of her work at the rest room. No one, no mat ter where they live, need be afraid to go to the rest room, for Mrs. Nichols will give you a cordial welcome.
 On the opening day there will be music by the band. The speakers will be Rev. w. J. Le Roy Rev. J. J. Partain of Altus, Rev. M. G. lobe. Rev. G. r. Reaves and others.
 If you live in the country you will be missed at the rest room Saturday if you are not there. If you live in town you will be
  needed at the rest room next Saturday to help entertain our visitors and friends from the country.