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Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Member of The Bee Family Will
Manage Los Angeles Newspaper

According TO an announcement
made elsewhere .in The Bee today,
Charles {. Rosewater is preparing to
go TO Los Angeles, where he will take
over active management as general
manager Of the Express and Tribune
Of that city.
Mr.. Charles C. Rosewatcr has been
actively connected for over twenty
one years with The Bee in various
capacities. He came into the office
just after he had completed his col
lege work at Cornell and Columbia
universities, starting in the circula-
ton department, advancing to bust
ness manager and then to general
manager. In these departments OF
newspaper work he has gained an ex-
tensive experience, as well as a wide
acquaintance with publishers and ma
tional advertisers.
In addition to his connection with
The Bee, Mr. Rosewatcr has had an
active part in local civic affairs, es-
pecially through his connection with
the Commercial club, having served
for ten years on the executive conl-
mittee. He was the moving spirit in
the formation of the bureau OF pub
licity, which took over the work of
the clubs old committee on conven-
tions, and as its chairman developed
it into an agency of acknowledged
service.
When Omaha was visited by the
destructive tornado in March, 1918,
Mr.. Rosewater was made chairman
of the special committee charged with
the relief work and also of the COM
mittee looking after the rebuilding
of the devastated section. For seven
weeks he gave his whole time and
energy to this work, continuing It
through the summer, and called on
his vitality to an extent known only
to his closest friends. His ability as
an organizer and executive here eff
fected service that is best under
stood by those who know what seri-
GUS problems were encountered and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
TURKEY ANXIOUS
TO AVOID A BREAK
Porte Expresses Friendship
for U. s. and Hopes >Rela-
tions Continue,
AMERICANS CAN DEPART

Washington, Feb. l7.-Expressions
OF friendship for the United States
and of the hope that friendly re-
lations may continue have been given
to Ambassador Elkus by the Turkish
foreign Office. A dispatch from the
ambassador makes no reference to
Turkey supporting Germany's sub
marine policy or that it intends to ap-
ply it with the few submarines known
to be under its flag.
Washington, Feb. l7.-Permission
for the departure OF American refu-
gees from Turkey has been given by
the Ottoman government. Ambassa-
dor Elkus at Constantinople advised
the State department today that
Turkish authority had expressed the
hope that the Americans would be
given passage soon and their dcpar
turc would in no way be interfcrred
with,
American missionaries in Syria,
Palestine and Turkey are awaiting
transportation at Beirut. The naval
collier Caesar and armored cruiser
Dcs Moines are now, at alexandria,
Egypt, loaded with food supplies and
relief stores for delivery in Syria and
Palestine.
State department officials said the
question of Germany's submarine
blockade which extends intos Mcditer-
ranean waters would have to be taken
into consideration before the two ves-
sells were dispatched to Beirut. Per-
mission also must be obtained from
the British and French governments
for the vessels to pass through the
allied blockade. France has already
consented to such an arrangement.
Ambassador Elkus said the Turkish
government had reduced the quaran-
tine from thirty to one or two days
in order that the Americans might
leave Immediately.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
GOVERNMENT TO
MUSTER OUT ALL
BORDER GUARDS
Demobilization of Entire Ma
tional Militia Now on Mex
ican, ar dsss sOa e,s,s led by
n n. II. 10 lsitse Esnt.
SEND THEM HOME
Command Affects About Fifty
Thousand of Soldiers From
Various States.
ENOUGH REGULAR ON HAND

Washington, Feb. 17.-Demobiliza-
ton OF the entire National Guard
force remaining in the federal service
on the border, including troops from
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, was
ordered today by the War depart
ment. General Funston was directed
to send all guard organizations home
for muster out as soon as he can COM
plete arrangements for the movement.
The order affects about $4,000
guardsmen, who were not included
in a previous order which recalled
about $4,000 men. At the time that
order was issued it was understood
it would be followed as soon as pos
sible by the withdrawal of the re-
troops, with the exception OF
those from Texas, New Mexico and
Arizona. 1t was thought troops from
those states would be kept in the fed
eral service as long as General Fun
ston had need of them to supplement
the regular forces along the border.
General Funston now has .approXi-
nately $4,000 regular troops distri-
buted along the line and today's or
der is construed to mean that he has
recommended the withdrawal of the
National Guard, as he believes the
regular forces sufficient for patrol |
duty and to face any probable emer-
gency.
Department officials expect all the !
guardsmen to be back in their state
camps or at their !
inside of three weeks.
In cooperation with officials of the
American Railway association the de-
partment has mapped out the trans
portation problem very fully. No troop
will be required to travel in day |
coaches for longer period than I
thirty-six hours, the Pullman COM
pany having made. arrangements un-
der which an additional number of
sleeping cars will be available .. |
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
TWO MEN KILLED BY
TRAIN AT H0LDREGE
Automobile in Which Ed Uhlig
and August Swanson Were
Riding Demolished.
BODY BADLY MANGLED

Holdrege, Neb., Feb. l7.-(Special
Telegram.)-Ed Uhlig, hardware
dealer, and August Swanson an en-
ploye Of Ghlig's, we're instantly killed
at the brick yard crossing when Bur-
lington train No. |, due here at LIZ,
struck their automobile delivery car
as they were returning from the
country.
Z. B. Raichart, section foreman, and
his crew were working about two
blocks from the scene of the acci-
dent. Raichart said that DR.. Palmer
crossed just ahead of the train and
Uhlig and Swanson met the doctor
OH the curve in the track, where the
train WI stled for them, which seemed
to confuse Swanson, who apparently
put on his brakes. then rolled out OF
the, car on the side away from the
train as it struck, but was dead when
picked up. Swanson's body was scat
tered along the track for four blocks.
The car was thrown about seventy
feet in the, air and, diving down,
struck a telegraph pole seventy-6ve
feet away, breaking it off at the base.
Neither man was married. An in
quest will be held.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
New Tecumseh Station
Dedicated With BANQUET

Tecumseh, Ncb.. Feb. H-(Spe-
cial )-The new Burlington depot at
1ecumseh was dedicated Friday night
There we're a number of Burlington
officials from Lincoln and other
points on this division in attendance.
A banquet was given at the Metho-
dist church early in the evening, the
same being served by the domestic
science class Of the high school. More
than $50 participated. ]. B. Douglas
was POSTMASTER. A Burlington off
eial presented the depot to the city
and City Attorney L. c. Chapman, in
behalf of the citizens, responded. DR..
NJ. Stewart spoke for the Commercial
club; Mrs. Warren lngersoll for the
Municipal league; Mrs. L. l.. Fuller
for the city schools; William Erust
for the farmers; Agent L. L. Fuller
for the local depot force, and w. A.
Apperson for the business men of
Tecumseh. The music was by the
high school orchestra. Following the
banquet a public reception was given
at the depot building. The new depot
and improvements will cost about
$4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Gerard Will Leave
Paris for Madrid
Tonight, It Is Said

Paris, Feb. Thames w. Gerard,
the former ambassador to Germany,
spent much of his time today at the
American embassy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerard will dine informally tonight
with Ambassador and Mrs. Sharp.
Mr.. Gerard, according to his pres
cnt plans, will depart for Madrid on
Sunday night 10 take steamer at
Corunna for the United States.
Washington, Feb. l7--Full infor-
nation on the departure of former
American consuls in Germany was
delivered to Secretary Lansing today
in note by the Swiss minister. It
is understood that every facility is
being given for the departure Of the
eighty-six former american officials
and their families.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
BERNSTORFF PARTY
Is UNDER SCRUTINY
Examination of Passports and
Cargo by British Inspectors
Begins at Halifax.
MAY TAKE OFF TWO MEN

Halifax, N. S., Feb. l7.--The task Of
examining the credentials of the
various members of the German party
on board the Scandinavian-Amcrican
liner Frederik VIII, from New York
TO Copenhagen, was begun today by
corps of Canadian immigration and
customs officers. The ship last night
was taken into a secluded portion OF
Halifax harbor for this purpose. A
small army Of officials boarded the
steamship this morning and the length
OF the vessels stay here will depend
on whether they find everything sat
isfactory with the papers Of the Ger
man party, which includes Count
Won Bernstorff, former German am
bassador to the United States.
The most careful secrecy prevails
as to the operations of the officials,
but the personnel of the investigat-
ing force-immigration officials, trans
lators and women examiners--indi-
Gated that the work was to be care
full and thorough.
Tauscher and Won Igel.
Reports that it was possible that
Hans Tauscher and Wolf Won lgel,
who figured in the revelations con-
nectcd with the alleged plot to de-
stroy the Welland canal and reported
on the vessel, might be removed by
the British naval authorities, were
without confirmation this morning.
One OF the immigration officers said
no orders had been issued for the re-
moval OF any person from the ship
at present and any action would be
taken only after the party's creden-
tials had been examined.
The Frederik VIII was under the
glare of searchlight from a patrol
boat all night, while this morning
the rule about not allowing boats to
close to the liner was care
fully enforced.
Members of the German party we're
early on deck this morning, though
their shore view is not inspiring
jail oil one hand and brewery on
the other.
Passengers will under no circum-
stances be allowed to land. They we're
reported well, though Countess Bern
storff is said to be suffering slightly
from nervous shock due to circum-
stances under which she has been
called upon to leave her native land.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
PRUSSIANS SAY
SUCCESS MARKS
U.BOAT warfare
One Submarine Sinks $4,000
Tons of Shipping in "a
Hours, Another Averages
1000 Daily.
FOUR BRITISH SHIPS SUNK
Three English Vessels Victim
of Scuttlers and One of
Mine Saturday.
SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST
SEVERAL LIVES ARE LOST
Four Vessels Are Sunk
Four British steamers were sunk
in the war zone" yesterday. They


British shipping amounting to 7,485
tons was reported sunk Saturday as
the result OF German blockade meas
ures. Three of the four steamers
sunk, the Queenswood, 2,70l tons;
Marion Dawson. 1900 tons, and Marie
= Leonhardt, l,46S tons were presum-
ably submarine victims. The fourth,
the Lady Ann of 1915 tons, was sunk
by mine.
The crew Of the Queenswood were
saved, except three men killed Two
of the Lady AIMS crew we're killed
and FIVE injured. The captain and
eighteen men are missing.
German reports attribute marked
success to the operations OF individual
U-boats within the last few days One
submarine, it is announced, sunk So
600 tons of shipping in twenty-four
hours, while another averaged 1000
tons a day for five days.
Fighting on Moldavian Line.
The renewal of fighting along the
Moldavian frontier of Roumania was
virtually the only new development OF
the last twenty-four hours in the field
OF military ac' witty. Berlin reports
the beginning of battle Saturday
morning, north of the Cituz valley.
= Whether the Russo Roumanian or the
Austro- German forces were the ag-
gressors was not indicated, Petrograd
has not yet reported on this opera
ton.
On the Franco-B Belgian front, in
fantry fighting was resumed near the
Ancre river. The activity III the
Champagne, where the Germans sud
denly delivered an. attack on Thurss
day seems to have died somewhat, but
fighting still is taking place there,
Berlin chronieling the repulse of a
French attack. The report referred
only to artillery actions.
Shipping Bombed.
In the field of aviation. in the ma
tonal contingents have been more
than usually active, German naval air
planes bombarding military objects
near Dunkirk and Coxyde, behind the
entente lines on the northern end of
the Franco-Belgian front and also
throwing bombs upon merchant ship
ping in the Downs off the English
coast. British naval machines bom-
barded the Ghistelles airdome and
buildings and shipping at Bruges, Bel
gium.
The Swiss minister at Washington
has given to Secretary of State Lam
sing full information concerning the
departure Of eighty-scven American
consuls and their families from Ger
many. The details were not made
public, but it is understood that it
supports previous promises TO facili-
tate the departure of Americans.
Turkey Is Friendly.
Turkey has given to Ambassador
Elkus at Constantinople expressions
OF friendship for the United States
and Of hope that friendly relations
may continue. No reference was
made by Turkey to any intention on
its part to support Germany's sub
marine policy.
The American legation in Berne,
Switzerland, was notified today that
the American consuls now in Ger
many will arrive in Switzerland Tues
day afternoon and it is expected that
many Americans who have been re-
siding in Germany will accompany
them
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Extensive German
Positions Stormed
By British Forces

London. Feb. l7.-British troops
today captured German positions on
front of about one and one-balf
miles, penetrating the German de-
fenses to distance of about 1000
yards and coming within close range
of Petit Miraumont, which lies to
the northeast of Grandcourt, on the
Ancre front in France. Another i'm
portant German position also was
carried along front of about 1000
yards, according to the official re-
port from headquarters tonight.
Several important gains against the
Turks in Mesopotamia are recorded
i'll the official report made public to-
night. In addition to forcing the
Turks back on the Tigris river the
British captured 1926 prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
American Consuls in
GERMANY Reach Berne

Berne Via Paris) Feb. 1.-THE
American legation received notice
today that the American consuls who
were left in Germany when Ambas-
sador Gerard departed will arrive in
Switzerland via Schaffhausen, Tues
day afternoon. 1t is said large
number of American residents in Ger
many will arrive with them.
The American consuls were left be-
hind either because the ambassador
was unable to communicate with them
or because they needed more time in
which to settle up their affairs. The
other Americans were unable to have
their passports viscd in time to leave
with the ambassador.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
To the Readers and
Patrons of The Bee.

For your information | have TO
announce that have acquired ma
jority control of the stock of The
Bee Publishing company through a
purchase of part of the holdings
of my brother, Charles C. Rosewater,
previously in equal ownership with
me.
My brother, who has had charge of
the business side of this paper, has
accepted tempting offer of respon-
sible position in the management q
the Los Angeles Evening Express
and Daily Tribune, which he will soon
assume and to which he will carry the
best wishes of all his associates here.
1t goes without saying that some
readjustment of the organization of
The Bee is made necessary by his
leaving. Such changes as may have
an interest outside of the office will
be announced, as made, from time to
time.
In continuing the active conduct of
The Bee, let me bespeak for myself
and everyone connected with the pa
per the uninterrupted cooperation
and cordial support of all upon whom
our success must depend and without
which we could not attain full useful
ness for the upbuilding and better
ment Of city, state and nation.
As editor and publisher, I can only
promise steadfast effort to make The
Bee the best newspaper in the field
and to keep it directly responsive to
the needs of the community and the
aspirations of our people.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

overcome in the re-establishment Of
the destroyed homes and the clearing
up OF the wreckage of that fatal Sun
day evening.
The Express is an evening paper
and the Tribune morning paper,
owned and conducted practically as
one, and long established in Los An
geles, and Mr.. Rosewater's new posi-
ton puts him at the head Of both
papers. Mrs. Rosewater and Char
lotte will remain in Omaha until after
the commencement exercises at
Brownell Hall, where Miss Rosewater
will graduate in June.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Six Ships Pass Through War
Zone and Reach New York

New York, Feb. H.-Six steam
ships, including one which sailed after
Germany announced its unrestricted
warfare, arrived here today from
European ports.
The Burmez Prinz, British, reached
here in ballast from Brest, whence it
sailed February 5, The other arrivals
were the Madonna, French, from La
Pallice; the Egyptian transport, Brit
ish, from Bristol; the Alphard, Dutch,
from Rotterdam and the John Knud-
sen, Norwegian, from Fowey, and the
Lincolnshire from Bordeaux.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Rich Kansas Recluse
Dies in Duqout Home

Smith Center, Kan, Feb. 7.-(Spe-
cial. "A Vinsonhaler, 6S, a rich
farmer recluse, was found dead in his
bed this morning by neighbors in his
little dugout on his farm. A num-
Der Of years ago he refused longer
to live in his frame house, and after
securing a tenant he took to the un-
derground home where he lived alone.
His death resulted from heart failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Second HaH Of Coming
Week Will Be Warmer

Washington, Feb. 7.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Sunday issued today by the weather
bureau are;
Plains states and upper and middle
Mississippi valley: Snow probably at
beginning of week; generally fair
after Monday. Cold first half and
considerably warmer latter half of
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Story Of Man Who
Said He Saw Lewis
Kill Girl is False

Montreal, Feb. l7.--lt took Phila-
delphia detective just seven minutes
today to decide that Fred J. Farrell
was not telling the truth when he
surrendered to the police here. and
declared he saw Bernard w. Lewis
slay Maize Colbert, the artists model,
in Philadelphia on December 29, Far
rell, who is soldier, will be turned
over to the military authorities,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Omaha Again to Entertain
Nebraska University Men

Either April 20 or May 4 may be
chosen as University day in Omaha
this year, according to letter reach
ing the bureau of publicity from Carl
c. Engberg, executive dean of the
University Of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
The Weather

For Enthusiastically snow: much
colder, with cold wave.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1917-03-08
PRESIDENT VIII
SONS ADDRESS
Continued from Page One

realize that the great common unity
of action must be assured before we
can hope to serve our own purposes or
any other that will follow in the i'm
mediate wake of the war itself and
will set civilization up again. We are
provincial no longer. The tragic events
of the 80 months of vital turmoil
through which we have just passed
have made us citizens of the world
There can be no turning back.
"Our real fortunes as nation are
involved whether we would have il
so or not, and yet we are not the less
American on that account. We shall
be the. more American if we but re-
main true to the principles in which
we have been bred. They are not the
principles of preference but are nev.
ertheless concurrent. We have known
and boasted all along that they were
the principles of liberated mankind
These, therefore, are the things we
shall stand for, whether in war or ir
peace:
"That all nations are equally inter.
ested in the peace or war and in the
political stability of free peoples; that
the human principle Of peace is the
essential quality of all nations; thai
peace cannot securely rest upon an!
other principle; that the seas shouls
be equally free and safe for the use
of all peoples under rules set up by
common agreement and consent, ane
that, so far as practicable, they shoule
be accessible to all on equal terms
that national armaments Should b,
limited to the necessity of nationa
order and safety and that upon th'
The Sauk Centre herald., 1917-03-08
LOCALS DEFEAT BROWERVILLE
Town Basketball Shooters Trim Wis
itors Easily-Long Praire High :.
School Game Friday Night.

The Herald prophesied a real game
between Browerville and Sauk Centre
last Friday night and now revels in
the fact, that although a newspaper,
it has told the truth. The onlookers
expected battle; the players expect
ed a battle; consequently there was
one. The game was rough, but it was
necessarily so; there were few plays
that make US blush and hasten to the
next point; but it was a mans game
and the crowd went away satisfied
with hopes for more in the future.
browerville was very much handi-
capped by the difference in floors.
Their gymnasium is easily one-third
the size of this one, and until the
middle of the second half they could
not get accustomed to it. If they had
played the entire game as they did
the latter part of it, the score woulo
have been different, although Sauk
Centre had the superior team in any
case. Perry and Held did the most
effectual work for their team.
The town team has an organization
that was a surprise to the spectators
They have played no public games
here this year, previous to this one,
but are assured of warm support II
they will make more engagements
The team work between Gingery, Han
son and Lyman, generally ending with
a brilliant basket by Hansen, was SUI
perb and brought the crowd to theii
feet more than once. Stephl ano
Gales were at their best in breaking
up Browerville plays. McGee substi
tuted for Hansen in way that made
him a favorite at once. He was MOI
only speedy but accurate.
X H. Balcolm Of Browerville refer
eed both halves and in spite of the diff
ficult situations, made fair decisions
The lineup:
] Browerville- Borgert, Held, Volt