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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
PUTS OPPONENTS
At DISADVANTAGE
Wilson Blocks Move of "PeaCe
at Any Price" Congress-
men by Avoiding Dec
ration of War.

Washington, d, c., Feb. 12.-The de-
fision of the president and caolnet, IN
the case of an overt act by Germany,
to follow literally the words OF the ad-
dress of the president n not ask con-
gress for a declaration of war, but 1or
means necessary to enforce the rlghtS
of American came II American peo-
pie, has not served to lessen the gray
ity of the outlook in the German SIT
uation. While it is obvious that the
arrival Of the Baltic in port, the pass
ing of each succeeding day without an
overt act and the disposition of the ad-
ministration to go to all reasonable
lengths to avoid war have in some
measure leSsaned tension, it is SUN a
fact that few officials here can see
much hope of an overt act not beng
committed. The disposition OF the
president and cabinet not to ask a dec
laration of war, but mean TO protect
Americans. is important in its bearing
on the situation in congress. That
some members OF congress would al
most prefer peace at any price TO q
declaration of war, is we'll known. a
measure to declare war, even following
a gross outrage, would nave soHt,
though not many, open opponents, put
if the president. following an overt act.
goes before both houses and asks
means necessary to protect Americans
in their rights, he will be in an ex-
tremely strong position and it Will be
difficult for any member to stand out
against granting the means. 1t is hard
ly open to doubt hat If this govern
ment takes actual physical steps
through its navy to protect Americans
at sea. war will follow. The first col
lision between a German submarine
and an American naval vessel would
be the signal for open war and theor-
les about a state of war without war
would be swept aside.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
70 WHITE
HOUSE URGE PEACE
Thousands Of kilograms Are
Sent Wilson'S an Organ
lied Movement, Belief.

Washington, y. C.. Feb. f2.-Thou-
sands of kilograms from different parts
of the country urging steps to maintain
peace between the United States and
Germany reached the White House to-
day. Many OF them were the same in
language ard evidently were the re-
suit Of an organized movement.
Representatives OF the
peace federation recently organized ut
New YORK. called at the White House
today in an effort to rake an engage,
nlent to see President Wilson next
week. a mass meeting will be held here
Monday. One of the objects Of the
movement is to secure a referendum On
Var as suggested by William J.. Bryan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
SUB CHECK
BY /: NCL.A and?

Washington. Feb. 1g-Late reports
of ships sunk by German submarines
Were scanned eagerly by government
officials today fer Il double reason.
First, there was the eve present fear
that any hour might bring Il dispatch
saying an American ship had been
sun or American lives lost. thus driV-
ing the United States TO use force TO
protect its rights.
Second, yesterdays reported falling
off of aggregate tonnage sunk pro-
duceG wonder as to whether the fail
ure was only temporary or whether
efreat Britain has already lone some
thing TO lessen the force of the sub
mersibles' attacks.
In reference to the chances of n
more pronounced break with Germany,
it is disclosed that the precise course
VI the United States has been deter
mined.
President Wilson will not ask con-
gross for Il declaration of war, but
only for authority to take necessary
measures to protect neutral rights.
This would still leave the first act of
open hostilities to Germany's choos-
ing.
Interest in the progressive success
of the submarine campaign was based
on Lloyds' reports reaching here. in
dicating that o much more thai
10000 tons total %shippings was sunk
though about Il, 600 tons was reported
sunk Thursday and about $4,000 tons
each of the two preceding days. a
daily destruction off $4,000 tons would
be necessary to maintain the rate
which the German admiralty believes
sufficient to isolate England.
Reports that Great Britain is ar
ranging to convoy The fleets of mer-
chant men through the war zone
gained crodence here. Naval observ-
ers wondered whether any great num-
Der of submarines are being destroyed
or whether other causes are RESPONSE
bic for the reduced showing of effec-
tiVeness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
AL HAYMAN. NOTED
THEATRICAL MAN. DIES

New York. Feb. 1n.--Al ~l!ayran.
veteran theatrical prna1ce- ami man
ager, died here carly Today al the hotel
where he made his ilon3e.
He was 60 years ola aa: a native of
Wheeling. W. Ma, Mr. Hayrnan. for
more than 20 FEARS. was enc NJ The
dominating Influences N tia theatrical
business of the ooantEy, wing started
the late Charles ~ttohfia.., he acp.ireg.
the rights to Bronson '1o.satI5 .t5hcn-
andoah," which easl1e4 ft,tpne:s for
both.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
FORD PEACE BUREAU
AT THE HAGUE CLOSES

London, Feb. 10.-A Reuters dispatch
from The Hague says that the Ford
peace bureau, established by Henry
Ford, the American manufacturer, will
be closed on March /, on account of the
breach of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany.
Detroit, Mich, Feb. 10.-Henry Ford's
private secretary today confirmed the
dispatch from London that the Ford
peace bureau at The Hague would be
closed on March /.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
PETERS STAYS WITH
STECHER Al MINUTES

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 10.-Joe Stecher.
of Dodge, Neb.. claimant to the title of
worlds heavyweight champion. last
night threw Charley Peters, of anpil-
lion, Neb., in straight falls, the FIST in
81 minutes and AZ seconds, the sec
ond in Is minute and 80 seconds. The
first fall was secured with a double
scissors hold, mi the second by the
scissors hold and the hammerlock.
Peters evaded Stecher, and the lat
ter was compelled to force the wrest-
ling. Peters broke the amous Stecher
scissors hold five times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
UNIVERSAL TRAINING
DILL IS APPROVED
Is Tavorably Reported
to Senate by Military
Committee.

Washington. Feb. IA universal
military training bill was favorably re-
ported to the SENATE today by the mill
tarT affairs committee. Chairman
Chamberlain submitted the bill without
comment. asking thai it 20 to the CAL
cldar. Senator Thomas. democrat. and
Brady, republican. members Of the com
%laittee reserved he right to submit mi
!lolitH reports.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
CUBS TO REPORT EARLIER.

Chicago. Feb. 10.-Mernbers of the
Chicago Nationals were Instructed to-
day to report here on February IS. two
training caIap at Pasadena, Ca. This,
President WeeghYnan says. will give
him an opportunity to learn how many
players, il any. plan to obey the orders
of The baseball players Fraternity
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
VILLA WARNS FOREIGNERS.

.Juarez, Mex. Feb. 10.-Proclamations
were posted on the adobe walls and
distributed on the streets here last
night signed by Francisco Villa, warn
ing every against travelling on pas
senger trains between Juarez and
Chihuahua City, and urging foreign
ers Of all nationalities to keep out OF
northern Mexico. according to a Car
rama official here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
uMFILLED sTEEL ORDERS.

New York. Feb. W.-The untitled or
ders OF the United states Steel corpora
ton on January 81, last. were 1l,474,054
tons, a decrease of 1929 tons compared
with December "a.
The January statement is the first in
several raorstiis that has not shown an
increase. The December statement 0k
I1.54T.2S6 was the high record for una
f;,le!a orders.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
WILL MOVES
IN; u. S. out

New York, Feb. 12.-Gcn. Francisco
Villa with a force Of 2 5000 men, sup-
ported by 30 cannon of 65 and Is mil
hmeters and Is machine guns, is oc-
cupying territory vacated by the force
of General Pershing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
CUBAN PLOT REVEALED.

Havana, Feb. J~t-AG;e.to lfeeia. gee
rotary of the inter:ai. f,o..f.el the .lyii
and military ~authoTitie III an calIg
this morning thai ~ SsA feeeived
advices OF q plot air a tata .llent
involving civil anG i5fsss IT
Is reported t. at or Oft
GERS have been
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
TANNING GIVEN DECISION.

Kansas City. Mo. Feb. 10.--Arlos
Tanning. of Bartlesvilie. Okla. was
given a decision over Eddie Butler, Of
Kansas City at the conclusion OF their
i5-round bout here last night.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
FRE|GHTERS OFF
FOR DANGER ZONE
WITH US. CREWS
Orleans and Rochester viii Be
First American Boats to
Carry Supplies Since
Declaration.
PASSENGER SHIPS DUE SOON
Fears Ellayed When Devonian
Arrives at Liverpool, Carry
ing so Americans With
Cargo of Horses.
PASSENGER SHIPS DUE SOON

.Ns.w York, Feb. 12.-With the Stars
and Stripes flying over her tail rail,
the steamship Rochester,, owned by the
Kerr Steamship line. which cleared
yesterday with a general cargo for
Bordeaux, passed quarantine, outward
bound, shortly after 2 D. m. today. The
Rochester is the second American ship
to cave this port since the announce
ment by Germany on January 81 of her
new submarine campaign.
Names of vessels and the dates OF
their arrival or departure must not be
given In the same message in dis
patches for wireless transmission be-
yond Honolulu to places either in Ha-
waiia1l territory or the south seas, it
was announced here today by the Com
mercial Cable company. Aovices re-
ceived from the company's Honolulu
offices informed the company that his
restriction had been imposed, but with
out further explanation, officials said.
The first was the Do2hra, which
sailed February , for Genoa. The
Rochester has the national colors
painted on her sides together with The
letters 10. s. A." No vertical red and
white stripes as prescribed in the Ger
ma submarine note We're in evidence,
Neither was She armed.
The Orleans has an American cap
tain, Allan Turker, n q crew of So,
OF whom 70 are citizens OF the United
States. The Rochester has SO officers
n men. OF whom tWo-tlirds are
Americans.
Bankers. manufacturers and railway
mel said toGay that the reduced num-
Der of %ailinss from American ports
was beginning to be felt although as
yet there was no serious congestion OF
cargoes at TIE railroad terminals. 1t
was said thar many shippers are with
holding th"ir goods from the railroads
at the point Of production because they
could not obtain ocean onnase.
Sh,ps Due Here Soon.
The American line steaIner New
York. from liverpool, the first Ameri-
can ship out of that port after the re-
cent German submarine decree was
maGe public, will reach New York late
Sunday afternoon, according 20 a wire.
less meSsaee received by officials OF
the line mere today.
The hFoc!.land also srT:Rt Liverpool
viii reach Sandy Hook a; midnight to.
night ana dock carly tomorrow morn
ing the !Ine announced.
All information with respect TO the
clearing of vessels at lie custom house
including tbeir w is being with
held. Officials said today that this was
being done Cor the rlcsHilt on orders
from Washington.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15

The Dauntless was a British steamer
of 2.157 tons, carrying a crew of %
men. A dispatch from Paris on Feb
ruary 8 said that two members of the
crew were killed and the captain seri-
ously wounded when the boat vas tor
pedoed. A later dispatch from London
reported that six survivors had been
landed, two of whom died as the result
of their eznerience.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
COUNTRY HOME BURNS.

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Feb. 10. The
country horne OF w. =. Beatty. banker.
~ Atsasn1. waa burned today. estailinG
n o. s 10 600.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15

Governor Again Addresses State
Legislature, Urging "Pay as
You Go" PoIicy-WH In
vestigate Expenses.

i,es Moines, Ia, Feb. Ex-Governor
iiafdlng advocated r~etrenchmcnt in
state expenditures in special message
which he e to Legislature in joint as
serlbly today.
The governor quoted from report of
state treasury to show that Iowa Will
nave deficit of S1,4S6,5l1 by June 80.
lie sad this heritage from former
ieGl5iature@ must be mel by present as
Selnply. lie suggested two remedies:
reduction OF expenses through consoli-
uat1onS OF departments and eliminating.
unnecessary overhead expenses and by
reducing appropriations for the bien-
MAJ period beginning July J.. Il am
opposed 20 any increase in the tax law
n 10 any issuance of bonds" said the
governor, who asserted he believes in
the old motto, Pay as you go"
ON resolution introduced by EpDs. of
Wappelo, Speaker Pitt appointed Epps.
Wilson of Mitchell, and Lenocker of
Madison, n committee of three TO inyes-
tlgate cause of shortage and export
pack with full Information on f~inancial
situation to the house.
NOW DRUG STORES WILL
HAVE TO BE BONE DRY,
Des Moines. Ia, Feb. Enclosures
intended to make Iowa drug stores
bone dry" were introduced in the Sen
ate today by Ratcliff and Wilson,
neither of whom knew tie others in
tcntions.
They provide for TIM repeal of the law
which allows druggists to sell liquor
after obtaining liquor permit.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
AMERICAN RESCUED
TN CREW CT DAUMTLESS

London, Feb. 1o.-Three Englishmen
and one American. a negro. members
Of the crew Of the terpedoed steamer
Dauntless, rave been picked UP in a
small BOAT at sea by q trawler, accord
ing TO a Reuters dispatch from Madrid.
The men had been without food for
five days.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15
WAYS AND MEANS TO PREVENT
ACTUAL WAR WITH U.S.. SOUGHT
In REQUEST THROUGH SWISS

New York, Feb. 10--More than LOO vessels arrived at or sailed
nnharmcd from United Kingdom ports during the first nine days OF
Germany S unrestricted submarine warfare in British waters, accord
ing to an announcement made here today by persons in authoritative
touch with British admiralty officials.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Dick Rutherford to
Leave Nebraska if
State Board Agrees

Lincoln, April 9.-Reports from
time to time that Dick" Rutherford,
assistant coach of Nebraska univer-
sity, would leave with the end of the
school year were confirmed to the ex-
tent that he has been proffered the
position of coach of Washington uni
versity, St. Louis, and has accepted,
contingent on an honorable release
by the Nebraska Athletic board. The
board is scheduled to hold a meeting
some day this week, when the Ruth
erford proposition will be put be-
fore it.
Although the cali to war has taken
four promising athletes from Ne
braska, there has been no cancella-
ton OF athletic dates by the local in
stitution. DR.. E. J. Stewart, head
coach, said it was too early to pre-
dict the effect of the war on athletics
in the different universities OF the
country. DR.. Stewart is quoted as
saying if the war sentiment becomes
such as to take many men from the
Nebraska school his personal inclina-
ton is to go with them.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
BURGLAR WORKS"
WEST FARNAM ZONE
Busy Thief Gets Gems Worth
Thousand Dollars in Five
Visits.
LET'S VICTIMS SLEEP ON

Four houses and one drug store in
the fashionable West Farnam resi-
dence district was visited by robber
early Sunday morning. who secured
jewelry estimated to be worth over
$1,000 and $54 in cash.
Judge H. H. Claiborne. 5ll South
Thirty-hrst street, reported the great
est loss to the police. The burglar
entered by breaking a rear window
and ransacked every corner OF the
house. He stole string of pearls,
earrings and rings belonging to Mrs.
Claiborne, besides a large amount of
jewelry belonging to Mr.. Claiborne.
Before leaving, the robber frisked the
judges trousers for SIS.
Visits Dad" Huntington.
dad" NJ. R. Huntington, $50 South
Thirty-fourth street, was the next
place visited by the burglar. As in
the home of Judge Claiborne, the rob-
Der entered by breaking a rear win
dow. Mr.. Huntington reported the
loss of his watch, several bowling
trophies, stickpins and other iewelry.
The robber even picked the cuff links
from his shirt.
At the home of Mrs. F. w. Shackell,
S63 South Thirty-fourth street, the
robber was not so lucky. He Sc
cured 81.
An unset diamond, $40 in money
and a blue steel revolver was the loot
taken from the home of J. A. Meyers.
4l74 Cass street. Entrance was
gained in the last two places in the
same manner by breaking rear win
dows.
The NJ. N. Snyder Drug store, 1927
California street. was entered by a
burglar who pried open the front
door. Five dollars in the cash register
was taken.
Police are of the belief that all the
burglaries were committed by the
same robber. The man worked so
smoothly that none OF the occupants
of the houses he visited were awak-
ened.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Belgium Ruled by a
Terror Worse Than
Any Told in History

Washington, April "a story OF
the horrors of German military rule
in Belgium and of the tortures in
tlicted upon Belgians to force their
labor for their enemies was revealed
here tonight in hitherto unpublished
letters to the government from an
American official who spent many
months in the midst Of the reign Of
terror.
OF the Germans explanation that
they deported only the unemployed
among the conquered people, this Of
fetal says:
They needed skilled and active
artisans and these men were naturally
still unemployed. The authorities did
not, however, evidently dare to an
nounce their real wishes"
Belgium at this moment" says 4
letter written in December, lis going
through reign Of terror, it is hard to
believe that the dark moments of the
French revolution were very much
worse.
THE fashion in which any given
recruitment IS carried out depends
very largely on the character OF the
officer in command. A guard of
Uhlans is generally necessary, some
times backed with machine guns. At
times it is thought necessary to
charge the watching crowds.
Various methods are employed to
force the men who refuse to sign and
work. Starvation is the most promi-
nent. Men are placed in an ex-
cessively heated room and when in a
great sweat thrust out of doors.
In Client it is learned con-
fdentially that 235 men have died
from the treatment or work they re-
ceived. In more than one case the
wife was summoned to the COM
mandatur and handed bundle of
clothes with the laconic remark Your
husband is dead"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
CHURCH CHOIRS IN
EASTER PROGRAMS
Trinity, St. Mary's Avenue and
First Methodist organiza-
tions in Special Services.
ALL SAINTS ALSO IN

Three impressive choral service.
were held Sunday at Trinity cathe
dral, one at a. H., II o'clock and a
$50 in the evening. American flag.
added patriotic touch to the Easter
decorations, and each member of the
choir wore small flag on his sur
plice.
At the II o'clock service the patri
otto note was carried through the en-
tire service. Mr.. Ben Stanley, organ,
ist and choirmaster, prefaced the
playing of the Easter organ pre-.
lude with the inspiring strains Of
America" which brought the entire
body of worshippers to their feet
and Dean Hancock preached his ser.
mon on Loyalty" pointing out that
the country owed loyalty to the presi,
dent in civic affairs and to Jesus
Christ in religious affairs.
The large choir furnished appropri,
ate special music, with incidental
solos by Mrs. Stanley, and other
members of the choir, and exalted the
service with the beauty and spiritual
significance of song. A majestic festi.
val TIE Deum" in B fat, by Dudley
Buck, and an inspiring anthem
Awake, Glad Soul, Awake" by
Schneider, were parts of the almost
entirely choral service which especi.
ally carried the Easter spirit. The
organ music was of the same high
and lofty plane OF music as the
choral portions Ind the congrega-
tional hymns were all of Easter i'm
port.
At St. Mary's Avenue.
A large congregation turned out to
hear the special Easter vesper ser"
ice at St. Mary's Avenue Congrega-
tional church at 4 o'clock. The serv-
ice was almost entirely musical, there
being but the Scripture reading, "The
Entombment" evening, and the "Res-
direction" morning, given by the
pastor, Rev. G. 4. Hubert, the latter
being a brief spoken portion of the
consecutive Easter story that was
carried out in the music. The serv-
ice, from the preliminary hymn upon
the chimes, worked gradually through
the entombment of Jesus to the res
direction and to the grandeur and
majesty of the "Hallelujah Chorus, u
with which it closed. The hymns
upon the chimes, organ prelude and
a brief prologue for women's voices,
"Alleluia," by List, preceded the
professional hymn and the entry of
the choir, which is under the direc-
ton of Thomas ]. Kelly. The series
of events depicted through the serv-
ice progressed from the Scripture
reading by means of organ solos,
hymns, vocal solos and choral num-
bers, all carefully chosen for their
suitability for the arrangement and
the occasion. Solos from Mendels-
sohn's Hymn of Praise" were sung
by Mr.. Walter Dale and Mrs. Kelly,
incidental solos in the anthems by
Mrs. Kelly and Miss lone Beats, ard
among the choral numbers was a
chorus for women's voices "Alleluia,
from the oratorio "Christus," by
List. Mr.. Martin Bush is the Or
ganist. At the morning service thir-
ty-6ve new members were added to
the church.
At the First Methodist church the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
"PIaying Craps" as Raiders
Pass Proves Disastrous

Officers Anderson and Sutton of the
morals squad were riding by Twenty
fourth and California street on
street car Sunday afternoon, when
they saw a group of young men
shooting craps" The officers hoped
off the street car right in the midst
of the game and grabbed four young
men. They gave their names as John
Cogan, 1908 Webster street; William
Smith, 24l4 California street; William
Hosf6rd, 323 North Twenty-third
street, and Henry Miller, 20l7 Web
ster street.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Would Raise Five Billion
Dollars in "0Id Glory" Week

Chicago, April 9.-The National
Advisory board, at a meeting tonight,
sent a telegram to Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo suggesting a plan
for the raising of $50O0,OOO0O0 for the
government in one week, to be known
as "Old Glory week" The kilograms
asserted that the loan could be sub
s.ribed tn ough the advertisers plan
at saving of $25,00O,000 year for
the term of the loan by making the
interest rate 3 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
Thief Takes Gold Watch
From Body LYING in Room

While Theodore Nelson was lying
dead in his room in the Eagles hotel
on South Thirteenth street Tuesday
morning, the result of asphyxiation.
some thief entered and robbed the
body of a gold watch and chain, ac-
cording to Neils Nelson of West
Union, Ia, a brother. He has asked
the police to recover the watch.
In the room with Nelson's body
was found Mrs. Maud Taylor, over
come with the gas, The theory ad-
vanced at the time was suicide pact
between the two. Mrs. Taylor was
removed to St. Joseph's hospital at
the time. She is out of danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10

morning service was marked by the
singing OF new anthem for soprano,
"Oh, Thou Ever Living Savior" by
Miss Myrtle Wyatt; the words were
written by Rev. Titus Lowe and the
music by James Edward Carnal,
musical director of the church. In the
evening the oratorio, Elijah" was
sung by the choir, under direction Of
Mr.. Carnal
AT All Saints Episcopal a special
Easter program was sung by the
choir, under direction OF Mr.. J. H.
Simms.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-10
German Minister Given His
Passports by the CubanS

Havana, April 9,-Assistant Secre,
tary of State L. G. Patterson, today
handed passports to DR.. Frederick
Won Verdy Du Vernois, the German
minister. The minister and his party
are expected to sail for Spain April
IS. The affairs Of the German lega-
ton will be looked after by the Span
ish minister.