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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
CITY COUNCIL USES
THE PRUNING KNIFE
Working to Keep Expenses for
( Coming Year Within the
Money in Sight,
FIGHT FOR OWN SECTION

The city commissioners, sitting as
a budget board, are learning the
simple lesson that it is impossible to
stretch 100 cents into anything more
than 81.
To begin with, the city will have
approximately 81 100000 to spend this
year, 1890, 4S0 being IS per cent Of
the tax levy and the remainder being
estimated collections. The various
departments want $l50,000 more than
is available. The budget board has
started its work of shrinking the es-
Inmates. They adjourned yesterday
because Of the illness Of Commissioner
Hummel.
There is about $4,000 more to APP
portion than was apportioned in 1915,
providing the city pays off $4,000
borrowed last year. 1t is proposed,
however, to pay off $4,000 of that
debt, in which event there will be
$65,000 in excess of the 1916 budget.
EXpcTtS Expensive.
The request of the City Planning
commission for $4,000 aroused ex-
pressions not favorable to engaging
experts from New York at fancy sal
aries. Commissioners Jardine and
Butler opposed the planning com
missions policy of expensive expert
ness. The planners asked for $4,000
for salaries of experts this year and
$500 for their travelling and hotel
expenses. As starter, the city plan
ming appropriation has been reduced
to $4,000 and before the budget has
been finally adopted it is believed it
will be necessary to make further
cut in this item.
The mayor will be allowed an in
crease of $500 for his Office, this being
for increase of salary for his secre-
tary, from 81, 500 to $1,000 year.
Police and Firemen.
Commissioner Kugel explained that
to maintain his present police depart
ment on the graduated increase of
pay as provided by statute. he will
need $4,000 more for 1917, or he will
be compelled to reduce his staff.
Commissioner Withnell stated he will
require $4,000 more to maintain in
creases of pay for firemen as pro-
vided by the law.
The knife is being used freely in
cutting out many salary increases re-
quested. The inspector of weights
and measures will not be raised from
ST 200 to 81, 300 year, as asked in his
estimate. No increase will be allowed
for the city nall maintenance.
Commissioner Withheld served no.
tice that the roof of the Auditorium
needs repairing and that one of his
fire houses is falling down. 49,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
City Council Adjourns as
BUDGET Board; HummeI Sick

On account of the illness of City
Commissioner Hummel, the city coun-
Gil adjourned as budget board. The
budget work will be resumed at 9
a m. Saturday.
Mr.. Hummel has been indisposed
nearly a week, although he managed
to get around. He attended his Office
for few hours this morning and then
returned to his home. The commits
sioner has touch of grippe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
South High-CommerCe
Game POSTPONED

There will not. be any South-Com-
merce High school basket ball game
as previously announced for Friday
evening. The date of meeting has
been indefinitely postponed. During
the vacation holidays no games will
be played.
The next game will be on January
II with Council Bluffs and the week
following Central and South High
will meet on the local "Y" floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Match on Indoor Golf
Course at BurgeSS-NaSh

An opening putting competition
will be held Saturday on the nine
hole putting course at the Burgess
Nash company. Stanley Davis, the
Field club pro-, who is in charge, has
the course all established and says
it is difficult enough to make the play
interesting. The event will be eight
cen holes of medal play. Two prizes
will be awarded,
Next Tuesday a putting competi-
ton will be held for the women at the
Burgess-Nash company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Will Be No Great Changes
In Style of Mems Clothing

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 5.-No great
changes in the fashion of garments
worn at present will be made in mems
clothing during the fall and winter OF
l9l7-l9lS, if the styles exhibited at the
annual convention of the National AS
ISOLATION of Clothing Designers,
which opened here today, are adhered
to. The most popular shades worn
by the models were blue, gray and
brown
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Traffic Bureau Again
Elects Colt Chairman

Clarke Colt was today reelected
chairman of the governing committee
of the traffic bureau of the Omaha
Commercial club. Charles H. Pick
ems was elected vice-chairman. The
financial condition of the bureau was
reported in good condition. 1t was
reported by f. J. McVann, manager,
that the bureau had participated in
twelve interstate commerce cases
during the wear,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
MCNish Buys Lots and
Houses in Evanston

The McNish Land company has
bought of Emilia J. Skogman a string
of property in Evanston addition, con-
sisting of four lots and some houses,
the total consideration being recorded
as $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
BeSeIinS Are Too Fast
For Commerce High Lads

The High School of Commerce
fippers proved no match for the
Beselins at the Young Mems Chris
tian association last night, with the
result that the latter won, u to 6.
The lineup:
BESELINS COMMERCE HIGH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Willie Hoppe to Show
Skill in Omaha Monday

Willie Hoppe, champion ,billiardist
of the world, will appear in a series
of exhibition games at c. c. Can
MANS billiard parlors in Omaha
Monday and Tuesday afternoons and
evenings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Calvary Baptists Win
By Single Point Margin

By the narrow margin of one point
Calvary Baptists triumphed over the
St. Mary's Congregationalists in the
Church league at the "Y" last night.
The score was IA to IS. The lineup:
RApTrsTs. ST. MARY'S.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Substitute: Reese for butcher. Goals:
Fredericks (2), Everson (2l, Landberg.
Green, Osler (2), Smith, Mcfarland (2).
Goals from fouls: Fredericks ~, Smith.
Referee: Drummond.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

ings to be held late in January or
early in February. Poultry experts
from the university farm will be pro-
vided to give lectures to women who
wish to attend,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
BRANDED

J. Substitutes Schmidt for Richie, Smith
Strykar "a. Koran (3) Richie (2),
Schmidt, Gilbert 80, Mallory. Goals from
fouls: Cohn f3), Burkenroad (O, Gilbert.
Referee: Mulligan. - t1lta
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

one dose OF Dr. Kings New Life Pills
and your sick headache Is gone. Get as
cent bottle and be convinced. All druggists
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Gabby Cravath. the Phillies' stug-
ging outfelder, who seems destined
to be shifted from the National league
to the Pacific Coast league, will leave
the major organization with re-
markable record for home run hitting
during the last five years.
Since joining the Phillies in 1912 he
has not failed to register at least
eleven circuit clouts season and has
a grand total OF eight-four fpr the five
years. He made eleven in 1912, nine
teen each in 1918. and 1914, twenty
four in 1915 and eleven in 1916.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Persistence Is the cardinal Virtue In
Advertising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Endieott as Arbitrator

Henry B. Endicott. executive manager
OF the Massachusetts Committee on PUB
nc Safety. arranged the conference. drew
UP the agreement and urged both sides to
accept it in view of their civic responsible
tues in times OF war. Under the plan as
arranged Mr.. Endicott will act as arb,
traitor of the controversy over wages that
caused the shutdown Of the factories. The
agreement follows:
Men to return to work on Monday,
Sept "a
MEN to receive same wages as paid
on April IS, 1917 plus 10 per cent bonus
where paid on that date
'3-Labor unions and manufacturers to
enter into an agreement properly signed
that there shall be no strike or lockout
for three years from this date.
Amy difference in regard to wages
or shop conditions TO be considered by a
committee appointed by the Joint unions
and committee representing the manu-
facturers association and every effort
shall be made to adjust the differences;
failing 70 agree. the differences shall be
submitted TO the State Board Of Arbitra-
ton and Cancellation. both sides agree
ing that its decision shall be final
With these conditions met, Mr.. Endicott
agreed 20 arbitrate price schedule which
was submitted by the unions a few days
before the factories were shut down. He
stipulated that his decision should be final
and that his finding should be retroactive
70 the date OF the mems return to work.
The Lynn shoe dispute is the fourth big
labor controversy that Mr.. Endicott has
settled. He brought about an agreemen,
between the Boston & Maine Railroad
and their striking mechanics: he prevent
ed a strike Of maintenance of way men
on the Boston & Albany Railroad. and he
negotiated a settlement of labor troubles
ards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
japanese Mission Sees an
American Army in Making
as Final Event OF Tour

erected in 1899 to those who fell IN
Americas first battle for freedom.
Then. as during the ceremony of pay
ing tribute at the tomb of Commo-
dore Perry at Newport last Sunday,
Nscount Ishii retired few PAGES and
made the profound Japanese obeisa nee
in memory of dead heroes. Each mem
Der of the mission gave the national
salute, while a great crowd of towns
people and tourists stood silently by
with barred heads. The japanese visit
Tors were quick 70 appreciate the sin
gular appropriateness of the first line
of the inscription on the monuments:
Sacred to liberty and the rights Of
mankind"
Continuing over the road where the
New England farmers had shot Down
the British from behind every stone
wall and tree and where they had dis
puted every hill until driven of by
superior numbers. the party reached
Concord and visited the Battle-Ground
by the old North Bridge
Reverently they took off their hats
and advanced to the monument where.
Once the embattled farm.
ers stood and fired the shot heard
round the world"
Mission Genuinely Impressed
Here viscount Ishu placed .no,,.-
wreath beside that laid on the monument
oy the Belgian mission a few weeks
earlier. The mission seemed senuineIv
impressed by the setting Of azure sky and
verdant meadows through which wound
the placid Concord river. All the marry
listened attentively while Samuel T E,dar
OF boston told at the request Of Mayor
Curley Of the battle Of Concord and rex-
ington.
Each member Of the mission salutsA
the teller Of the tale and, turning onca
more, hailed the monument TO the heroic
past before proceeding to the camp where
another army is gathering to continue the
battle for world freedom.
The long motor ride In a perfect fan
weather completed full day tor the Wis
itofs. In the morning they visited Har-
Varo University and the radio school,
where hundreds Of young men are being
trained, and met on the steps OF TIA yvid-
ener Memorial library the great grandson
OF commodore Perry. 4-year-old Percy
Rogers Pease Of New York.
At noon they lunched at the Boston
City Club, where viscount Ishtf declared
amid cheers that Japan and America
were partners IN this great war to win
freedom. and that the true heart Of Aneri-
ca had not been reached by the venomous
gossip which had endeavored for A decade
past to keep the two nations apar, AZ
he concluded speaking Mayor Curley pre-
scented him, in behalf of the city. with a
silk American banner with a gold eagle
topping the staff
The party returned to WASHINGTON to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
BL0ODSHED AS
CHINESE and
JAPS CLASH

Pekin. Sept ia clash between
Chinese and Japanese soldiers and Do,
licemen has occurred along the Yalu
river over the question Of lumber IN
terests. Two Chinese ana one Japan
csc were killed and many were wound
ed. Japanese troops have crossed into
Manchuria and seized the Chinese
town Of Tsianhsien, which they are
holding pending an investigation.
The Chinese government alleges that
the trouble was started by the en-
ployes Of lumber company and not
by Chinese soldiers and denies all re-
sponsibility. The japanese officials
declare that Chinese soldiers melted
the trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
GOVERNMENT PAVES POSSIBLE
WAY TO SETTLE SHIP STRIKE
Offers Pay Half Wage Increases for Companies
Not Making Over 10 Per c ZEN t. on Comman-
deered Ships-Allows No Difficulties to Pre-
vent Speedy PROSECUTE IN Big Shipbuilding Pro-
gram

ton to the strikes at Seattle. Portland
dications were that they might be set
tied on the basis of the proposal made
TO San Francisco builders.
Action Thought Significant.
The shipping boards action is con-
sidered significant. inasmuch as it in
dicates belief that the workers de-
mand for higher prices should be
granted The board also emphasizes
its determination not TO let any diff
culties prevent the speedy prosecution
Of its big shipbuilding program.
To avoid being compelled to pay
proportion Of wage increases for COM
panies making big profits on govern
ment contracts, however the present
offer specifies that profits of more than
10 per cent. must be applied to the
government share of the payment. In
cases where profits are high. the en-
tire additional cost of extra pay
grants may be borne by the builders
The cost-sharing proposal will ap-
ply only to vessels under construc-
ton Communicated by the govern
rent to hasten their completion and
will not affect ships ordered original
~ by the government. Contracts for
these cover such exigences as wage in
crease. either under plan to pay
cost plus a percentage profit or on a
fixed charge basis.
The total cost Of the new arrange
nent Is estimated by shipping board
officials. as only small proportion Of
the expense incurred in taking over
ships under construction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
SPECIAL TAX
Is Again Protested by
n. Y. Publishers
They Declare They Bear Additional
Burden Of Expense by War and De-
rive No Profit Therefrom

New York, Sept 19-The Publish
ers' Association Of New York City at
a meeting today renewed its protest
against the imposition Of any special
war tax upon publishers exclusively.
The association in its protest says:
Bearing Additional Burdens
There is not a newspaper in the
United States that is not bearing ad-
ditional burdens of expense by rea-
son of the war, and we do not know
Of a single newspaper that is deriving
profit from the war. Increases in CIR
culation, where they have occurred. do
not. at current prices for white paper,
bring increa sed profits.
THE newspaper publishers recognize
the wisdom, the justice and the neces-
sity of imposing heavy tax burdens
at this time upon all those who are
able to bear them and the newspaper
nuh,ishers expect and desire to pay
their full share of all such taxes that
are imposed upon all businesses.
But the newspaper publishers re-
snectfully urge that, while they are
deriving no profit from war, they are
necessarily one of the chief agencies
of government in making successful
vital policies like the CONSUMPTION act
and the Liberty Loan; that they have
with the government at
all times promptly and willingly. with
out expense to the government and
at great expense to the newspapers.
and without any advantage to the
newspapers except the satisfaction
that all citizens feel in doing effective
work for their government.
Will Restrict Their Work
"The policy urged by a few repre-
sentatives and senators in Congress
tn impose a special tax on publishers,
either by the zone system or other
wise. will tend to destroy the bust
ness taxed without compensating ad-
vantage to the government in taxes.
II will tend to restrict that freedom
of communication. the distribution OF
common knowledge and information
which are necessary to the unity of
the nation. A great statesman, Dan
lei Webster. once said:
Next to the Christian religion I
know nothing to be compared with the
influence OF free intercourse IN sof-
tenine asperities. removing prejudices,
extending knowledge and promoting
human happiness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Troop Trains Roll In


At the railroad station. just before
reaching the camp, long troop trains
were seen rolling in with the first ar
rivals of the 40 per cent. quota OF the
draft. One train bore a placard in
scribed From Berlin, n. H. to Ser
lin. Ger" On the road to the camp
recruits trudged along with their suit
cases. swinging their hats and cheer
ing. IS they caught sight Of the long
column of automobiles marked with
the banner Of the Rising Sun of ia
pan. The military members Of the mis-
sion commented on the good spirits OF
the men just called from their homes.
A troop Of regular cavalry clattered
over the road ahead Of the japanese
party to the headquarters OF General
Hodges. The commander OF the new
18th division led Viscount lshii heao
of the mission, and Ambassador Sato
to his car and escorted the visitors on
tour Of the camp.
The visitors showed the keenest in
terest in the great numbers OF COM
pleted structure. from barracks to re-
frigera ting plants. They eyed with pro-
fessional approval the groups OF tam
ed, we'll set up young soldiers who
stood at salute and noted the remark
a BILE improvement two weeks OF train
ing had wrought in these men as COM
pared with the Rockies" who were
arriving today.
Over Paul Revere's Route
The run to the camp was made
for part Of the way over the route
taken by Paul Revere on his mem
orable ride and over the road follow
ed by the retreating British troops
as they fell back before the farmers
Of Concord, Lexington and surround
ing towns. The monument where the
old men of Menotnomy captured the
British convoy of ammunition while
their sons were harrassing the Red
Coats until. as the old chronicle says,
their tongues were hanging out Of
their mouths. was pointed out.
At Lexington Green. where the thin
line of minute men had been drawn
up. the party stopped while viscount
Ishit laid q wreath on the monument
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Washington, Sept. 19.-The govern
ment today opened a way for possible
settlement of the strike in Pacific
coast shipyards by offering to pay half
of any wage increases for companies
making not more than 10 per cent.
profit on Communicated ships. San
Francisco builders, in whose plants a
strike Of iron workers is in progress.
greed to consider the workers de-
mands for more pay in the shipping
boards cost-sharing proposal, and
prospects for settling the strike were
reported bright
Hurley Postpones Trip
Chairman Hurley Of the board post
poned Indefinitely a trip to the coast
on winch ne mao INTENDED 10 start To-
night Agents Of the board and Of the
department OF labor in San Francisco
reported that the employers and men
seemed near an agreement and that
work on the commander ships might
be resumed within a few days.
Mr. Hurley conferred again today
with Samuel Gompers and other Off
cials Of the American Federation Of
Labor. Tomorrow he will give atten-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
SURPRISE FELT
At WASHINGTON

Washington. Sept. 19-News that the
Argentine Senate had voted over.
whelmingly to sever diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany was received in
Washington tonight with gratificati ton
and no little surprise.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20
Overwhelming Declara-
ton Against Germany
Meets With Popu-
lar Favor
NEWS SURPRISE
AT WASHINGTON
Argentina's Alignment on Side
of Allies Would Be Greatly
Welcomed-L argest Food
Producing Country Among
Neutrals

Buenos Ayres. Sept le.-The Argen-
tine Senate by vote Of IS to today
declared for the breaking off of rela-
tons with Germany.
The resolution now goes to the
Chamber of Deputies There is strong
public feeling in favor of its passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-20

Washington, Sept. 19.-While mobil-
ization of the first major increment of
the National Army was proceeding to-
day throughout the country, Secretary
Baker and the chiefs of the war de-
partment appeared before the Senate
appropriation committee to present re-
quests for an additional s2s7.416,o0o
with which to provide equipment for
a total force of 100000 men.
Included among the items is the ord
nance equipment for the next 100000
men of the National Army although
today toward the training canton.
ments are only half of the first call
Carried Forward Smoothly
Dispatches from all parts Of the
country indicated that mobilization
was being carried forward smoothly
and amid scenes OF popular enthu-
siasm. The National Army men were
given tremendous send-off as they
trooped to their trains led by the To-
cal board officials, who found them
qualified to join the ranks of the ma
tons defender Almost the entire As
per cent of the first call force of es7.-
zoo men will be under military train
Ing control and training by Saturday.
Every essential for the health ard
comfort of the men has been provid-
ed fer. They VIII he fed and sheltered
without difficulty and their arms. uni
forms and the balance Of their war
equipment will he ready for them as
rapidly as they are ready to use IT,
Many Of the young reserve officers
who are to command units of the ma
tional army are not now al the can
comments. For additional training. AFT
er their graduation from the officers
training camps, some have been az
tached to national guard units O,n-
ers are at service schools preparing
to become instructors to the batteries.
gun companies. signal p,,-
tailons and all the other highly spe-
clalized arms of the service. Regu
lar officers assigned to command reg
lmcnts Of the national army are look
cd upon somewhat enviously by their
comrades who remain with the regu-
lars or go to the national guard 7,
IS common expression among these
offlcers that the task of training the
absolutely new forces is an inspirin-
one TO man who likes to see his
company. troop or battery devotion
from day to day.
Vim CT Youth
The National Army mon are au
nearly OF an age. They have no old
theories Of soldering to unlearn. Tbev
are ready to put all the vim of youth
Immediately into the lessons OF toosy
from the battle fronts.
Freedom from old prejudices or fro,,
internal political factions which be-
sets some guard organizations and
many other things also, are on the
SIDE OF the new army. There are
many officers who believe II will he
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