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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
ment Thursday. The Testaments were the
gifts Of the Omaha Young Mems Christian

ment Thursday. The Testaments were the
Gifts Of the Omaha Young Mems Christian
association.
Captain Eugene r. Harris. Company; A
OF Omaha, resumed command Of his com
pany after an absence Of several days be-
cause Of the death OF his mother.
Adjutsnt General Hail returned to Lin
coin yesterday evening to be present at
Governor Neviile's reception
Robert r.. Wilbur OF Omaha, first ser.
geant of the machine gun company, was
honorably dismissed from service Wednes-
day. Hts enlistment had expired January g.
He plans TO enter the Oregon Agricultural
college,
Edwin CuIvro OF Friend was appointed
chief musician Of the regimental band He
was unable to accompany the troops to the
border.
band concert for the public will be
given In the post gymnasium Sunday aft
crnoon at Q o'clock. II Is probable that sew.
eral companies will stage an exhibition drill
Ut that time.
In order to speed up the work no passes
or furloughs are now issued TO any men be-
fore 4:3o o'clock In the afternoon. Officers
are also required TO remain In the post up
OF that hour.
A large number Of the soldiers after be-
Ing mustered out will Join the navy. Two
navy recruiting officers have been engaged
the last week In talking to the returned
soldiers about the bensnt Of navy en-
listmsnt
Julius Festner was ono OF the most enter
prislng soldiers In the post yesterday, when
he read an order on the bulletin board pro-
noting him to nrst sergeant Of the machine
run company. Festner is = graduate of
creiehton college and well known athlete
Of this city.
A Company commanders have been ordered
to submit the menus Of their companies to
regimsntal headquarters. This has been
done ~ precautionary measure to see that
the mon are properly fed.
The suard house has been opened. but
70 far no soldier has been locked up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
PEACE RESOLUTION
LEAP IN THE DARK
Lodge Says Hitchcock Would
Precipitate Congress Into
Uncompleted Negotiations.
ACTION Is AGAIN DEFERRED

Washington, Jan. A vote on
Senator Hitchcock's resolution to
have the senate endorse President
Wilson's peace note was again post
poned today by the parliamentary
situation.
When debate was automatically cut
off by the expiration OF the so-called
morning hour the question of con-
tinuing precipitated a parliamentary
tangle during which Senator Works
of California took the floor to deliver
a prepared speech marking his re-
tirement from the senate.
Technically, he was speaking on a
motion to continue the peace note de-
bate, but actually he was delivering
his valedictory, which was long
enough to take four or FIVE hours.
The effect Of his action was to put
the Hitchcock resolution over an
other day.
Senator Lodge, completing his argu-
ment against the resolution, declared
its adoption would be a leap in the
dark and precipitate congress into the
midst Of incompleted negotiations
concerning which it knew nothing.
Senator lewis, democrat, of Illinois,
began defense of the resolution, con-
tending it did not involve the nation
in the unprecedented situation sug-
gested by Senator Lodge.
Senator Lewis argued that the
resolution would merely approve the
action of the president in sending a
note requesting terms of peace and
not the contents of the note which
might involve other issues.
Senator Lodge corrected his transla-
ton of the German ambassadors pub
lished statement praising the note for
which he yesterday assailed the en-
voy.
an translating the ambassadors
statement said Senator Lodge. u
quoted it as stating that Germany
stands ready to follow him., meaning
the president. l have been informed
that the German word was used in the
sense Of it and not him and that
the phrase meant that Germany was
willing to follow the Star of Bethle-
HClll, lnuS Sdi yiHS Jul thS PiSoae
parallel in the ambassadors state
ment between the presidents note
and the Star of Bethlehem.
II do not think, however, that the
change alters the essential meaning
of the ambassadors statement"
Bernstorff's Statement.
Ambassador Bernstoff's statement,
referred to, as re-translated by Sem
ator Lodge, would read:
1As once the Star OF Bethlehem
from afar led the kings of the Orient
through the night to the fulhllment
of their hopes, so through the dark
ness of this useless murder in Europe
there shines out of the words of Presi-
dent Wilson the light of new message
of peace on earth.
Germany stands ready to follow it.
Assured of its strength, but not ar
rogant, conscious that it drew the
sword. not out of lust OF conquest,
but for the defense Of its national
existence, it does not ask for alien
territory, but for safety from attack
and against alliances that threaten
the peace of the world"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Little Fight Develops
On Metca|fe's Successor
(From a staff Correspondent.

. - -
Lincoln. Jan. 4.-(Special.) Lee
Metcalfe's resignation as first assist
ant clerk having been accepted, to
take effect Thursday afternoon, in or
der that he might become private sec
rotary to Governor Neville, the house
was asked to elect Walter Weiss, jr.,
of Hebron in his place. A motion to
this effect offered by Mr.. Oils
brought the first parliamentary
wrangle that has occurred on the
floor Of the house during the session.
E. E. E. Ridgway of Omaha was
also placed in nomination. The
matter was put over for one day.
Both Weiss and Ridgway have served
in the chief clerks office at previous
sessions of the Legislature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Omaha Lad Gains Scholarship in
Catholic University at Washington

Charles Bryan Morearty, more
Familiarity known among his friends
and acquaintance as Chuck" has
been awarded scholarship in the
Catholic University of America at
Washington, D. c.
Morearty was captain of the 1916
foot ball eleven at the Central High
school and one of the most sensa-
tional halfbacks in Nebraska. He is
also star track man.
Chuck is the son of Ed F. Morearty,
Omaha attorney, and was born in this
city March 4, 1897 He received his
grade school education in the Lake
and Lothrop schools, graduating from
the latter and entering Central High,
from which institution he will grad
uate in June.
The scholarship came as a New
Years present and was unsolicited.
Morearty is the first Nebraska boy
to ever receive scholarship from this
Catholic school.
The scholarship will be accepted
and Chuck will matriculate in the
Washington college next September.
He has not decided what course he
will take, but his choice will lay be-
tween the legal profession and the
ministry.
1t is understood this scholarship
is awarded because of his school
standing and his athletic prowess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Heart balm to the amount of $l0,-
900 is asked by Rebecca Sussman,
So years old, a widow, who alleges
that DR.. Otto Baum, an eye specialist,
exhibiting great love and affection"
promised to marry her and then fell
down on the job. DR.. Baum is 81
years old.
In petition filed with the clerk
OF the district court the widow sets
forth that the oculist even went so
war as to obtain marriage license
before his ardors cooled to a notice
able degree. Mrs .Sussman is backed
by the official records in that respect,
for Cupid Stubbendorf issued a
marriage license on November II,
1916, to Otto Baum and Rebecca
Sussman."
One of the most lamentable facts
in the breach of promise case, ac-
cording to the widow, is that she
prepared her wedding trousseau
and was all ready for the big day
when the optic doc, so she alleges,
backed out of his agreement.
Speed, Speed, Speed.
Judging from the allegations in
Mrs. Sussman's petition, DR.. Baum
was some wooer. She says that she
and her intended husband became &C.
quainted on October 1, last. He
popped the question on November /,
she alleges, and the wedding day was
set for November 20. He inter
viewed the marriage license clerk on
November H. The records show
the license has never been returned.
Mrs. Sussman asserts that she re-
peatedly asked DIR. Baum to marry
her, contending that he just as re-
peatedly refused. That he talked Of
the approaching wedding in the pres
ence of others is one OF the widows
allegations.
As long as DR.. Baum exhibited the
alleged great love and affection"
Mrs. Sussman is Of the opinion that
jury should see that she is recon-
pensed at. least ten thousand iron
men to aid in repairing her broken
heart.
Sugarman & Sugarman are the at
torneys TO- the widow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
No Complaints About
Young Girls Ruined,
Says County Attorney

When the attention OF County At
torney Magney was called to the
printed story that an inquiry into the
relations OF Omaha business men
with young girls is the purpose OF
the call for the grand jury, he de-
clared that If such conditions existed
in Omaha, they would have been re-
ferred to his Office long before this.
mot a complaint Of that nature has
ever been brought to me-" said Mr..
Magney. 1--WE would sift any such
charges to the very bottom and prose-
cute to the limit anyone charged with
such conduct as mentioned in the
story in question.
Furthermore" added Mr.. Mag
ney. 1T would not be necessary for
grand jury to investigate serious
charges OF that nature. We would
do that, and do il in a hurry. II
anyone had information that Omaha
men were debauching young girls,
they would, or at least it would be
their duty. to call our attention to it.
Just as II we would think of waiting
for a grand jury to investigate such
charges"
Judge Charles Leslie, given as the
authority for the report. declared that
he had been misquotcd. II did not
say anything about Omaha business
men, nor did mention in my casual
remarks anything about the principal
subject OF an investigation.
The chief probation officer and all
the Juvenile court officials said that
II they had evidence Of such offenses,
they would Immediately go to the
county attorney and make complaints
at once. "Of course, we would not
wait for grand jury to have such
cases prosecuted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Floyd Fuller win Be
Arraiqned Next Week

Owing to the fact that his attorney
is out Of the city, Floyd Fuller, who
shot and killed Dorothy RAIDER Car
berry at Twenty-hfth and Farnam
streets on December 81, last, will
probably not be arraigned before
Judge Sears Of the criminal court UNI
til next week. An information charg-
ing Fuller with FIRST degree murder
has been drawn in the Office of County
Attorney Magney, but it is expected
that the slayer Of the Rader-C arberry
woman will plead guilty to second de-
gree murder in order to escape the
death penalty, A prisoner cannot
plead guilty to first degree murder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Heard and Seen
at Fort Crook

Colonel A. D. Fettsrman. At one time
Inspector general Of the Nebraska National
Gard, has been called In by Adjutant Cen
eral Hail to aid 10 the taking over Of the
troops after they have been mustered out
Of the federal service Fstterman Il well
known IN Omaha, having ct one time
worted on the World Herald. His home Is
1t Hyannis. ~
s n order to hurry the mastering out, nine
car1oAAs, containing machine gun trucks.
tents and machine rifles. were forwarded ID
the state armcry At Lincoln yesterday with
out being unloaded Captain William q.
ksiso Of Wisuer, with q detail OF ten men.
acccsnpanied the train
There will no pay day before the
mastering out Of the soldiers, January I6.
AZ that time the men will receive their
December pay and that Of January
wash day Il everyday at Fort Crook. The
mon are required 70 DO their own washing
ard every morning several hours are spent
\ ~ the daily cleanup
Belatsd Christmas gifts ia the shape OF
ifAther bound pocket editions OF the New
rcstausnt wore presented 10 each Of the
omsha bots u the Fourth Nebraska regi.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
New Fillmore oe6cers.

Geneva, Jan. 4.--(Special.) To-day
at IL o'clock the newly elected county
officers and deputies entered upon
their duties as follows: County clerk,
William H. Sisler; deputy, Andrew
Schof; county treasurer, Lester Dom
isthorpe; deputy, Clay Thomas; clerk
Of district court. Frank Hirch; sheriff.
Charles ]. Warner; county Judge, w.
R. Fulton; county attorney, John
Barsby; superintendent of schools.
Lillia Green. X
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05


While all payments are required to
be made monthly and in cash, menu
bcrs Of the grand lodge are incubating
! plan that will be presented to the
grand lodge meeting next May. This
is in line with the Iowa plan that is
said to have worked in most salts
factory manner. 1t provides that at
any time when member feels that
he Is unable to pay his assessments Or
for some other reason does not care
70 pay them. he may assign one-half
the face value Of his certificate to the
grand lodge. Then and thereafter the
grand lodge will take care Of the as
sessments, charging the same against
that portion Of the certificate 50 as
signed and upon death the remaining
balance and the one-half value of the
certificate not so assigned will be paid
to the benehciaries Of the deceased.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
40. U. ". ANNOUNCE |
RAISE IN RATES.
Grand Lodge Decides Most
Substantial Increase Neces-
sary to Preserve Lodge.
NO RAISE IN THE FUTURE

Almost substantial raise in rates was
the result OF the special session Of the
grand lodge of the Ancient Order OF
United Workmen of Nebraska, called
to readiust the rates paid by members
and to fix the rates that will apply to
those subsequently joining the order.
The REIMBURSEMENT was radical ad.
vance in the rates paid by old mem
bers. However, according to officers
OF the grand lodge, it was an advance
in rates or 60 out OF business
The rates adopted are in line with
those of the National Fraternal con-
gress, an organization made up Of the
fraternal associations OF the country.
Under the readjustment certificates
OF insurance will be issued for $500.
$1,000, $500 and $1,000. Males be-
tween the ages OF IS and As years will
be admitted, provided they make ap-
piication, pass the required medical
examination and are of good moral
character.
Under the old plan the conditions
relating TO admission were the same
as now, but the rates we're consider
ably lower and were on the class plan
so far as age was concerned. For in
stance, members between IS and "a
years. inclusive, paid rs cents per ST.
900 per month assessments; Is to 29,
IS cents; 80 to "a, 81; IS to 50, Sl.ls;
40 to "A, $i.30; As to AZ, $l.40. and
over so, Sl.50 during their lifetime,
providing they continued in good
standing.
No Future Raise.
The new plan, II Is contended, raises
the rates sufficiently so that assess
ments will take care OF death losses in
the future and will obviate future
increase unless some unexpected
emergency should arise. 1t applies to
all members now in the order and to
those who subsequently join. II is
figured that the rate required to be
paid at the age of joining will carry
the member through life. No one
will be accepted as a new member
who is more than As years Of age. The
new rates are as follows, those III the
table providing for payments after IS
years OF age has been reached, having
reference to those who were members
prior to the readjustment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Legislative Notes


Lincoln. jan l--(speciai. D--Ex- Congress
man Dave Mercer was an oniooker at the
legislative grind this morning. 81 just called
to see some Of my old frisnds who are MEM
bers Of this session." said the Omaha
statesman.
Judson Pierce. the Boone county Abraham
Lincoln. who presides over the golden gate
of tho house rs assistant sergeant-at- arms.
Ia getting onto the ropes In pretty good
shape. The duties arc not strenuous, but
take man with an eagle eye TO be able
10 pick the real members from the lobby
ists and pass through only those who are
entitled TO admission.
Nj. Gormiey Of Kearney county does not
look with favor upon the artistic settings
Of bridge lumber holding up the south and
east walls Of the house. He made q motion
10, have the timbers covered over in some
suitable and artist cmanner."
-
Messrs. Norton. Bates and Trumbie were
appointed as . committee to secure bids
on printing pink edition copies of the daily
house journal, to DO laid on the desks Of
the members.
R. C. Regan, representative from Platte
county. teiegraphed to the house an appre-
citation OF some flowers sent him wednes-
day. on account Of his being III and unable
rcscntativc Theodore osterman OF Merrlck
county. who Is in an Omaha hospital
| The committee on house employees, ac-
counts and expenditures has added the fol-
lowing to the list Of employees, n. L.
vogt. st. Paul, bookkeeper and timekseper;
Edmund Carlson. Ceresco, and Arthur How
ard, Lincoln. stcnographers; Henry Clay
| burn, Monroe. custodian Of the gallery; j.
M. Fowler. Sarpy county, custodian Of the
| closkroom; Robert Craig, Lincoln. and Ross
MeGlasson. Lincoln. pages.
In the house the proposal of Representa-
| tive George Liggott Of Seward TO restrict
| the number Of bills TO be introduced by
each member TO five met with some oppo-
sition and went over one day under the
rules. a. Il was In the form Of resolution.
While most Of the members are anxious that
the number ofbllla should be held down,
| II ID not believed the resolution will get a
favorable consideration. II may have 4
wholesome effect In keeping the number
\ down somewhat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
No Opposition to Hughes.

Fairbury, Neb., Jan 4.--(Special
Telegram. THE promised opposition
to permitting Charlie Hughes, newly
elected democratic clerk Of the dis
trict court for Jefferson county, as
sumo his position on the ground Of
not being a. citizen Of the United
States, failed to materialize today
when the present incumbent, Oscar
Garnsey, surrendered the office to his
successor without litigation. The
Board Of County commissioners is
democratic for the first time in the
history of the county
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Stanton 70 Return.

Stromsburg, Neb., Jan. 4.-(Spe-
clal. )--E. E. Stanton and family ar
rived in this city this\week from Wood
River, Ore. where they have been
located for five years. Mr.. Stanton
resided in this city for over twenty
years. Mr.. Stanton will again take
up the practice OF law in Stromsburg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
WIDOW ASKS MUCH
HEART BALM MONEY
Rebecca sussman Says DR..
Baum Once Showed Great
Love and Affection.
BUT ARDOR Is NOW ICED
Chronological Allegations
In Heart Balm Suit

October l--Met her intended.
November 1-He popped the question.
November 17--Obtaincd marriage
license.
November s6--Dste set for wedding.
November 27--Refused to marry her.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
SCORES PERISH AS
TRANSPORT is SUNK
British Troopship Ivernia Tor
pedoed by U-Boat and $50
Men Lose Their Lives.
A FORMER sUNARD LINER

London, Jan. 4.-The British trans
port Ivernia has been sunk, it was
officially announced tonight. One
hundred and fifty military officers and
men are missing.
A supplementary report issued BY
the admiralty says that thirty-three
of the crew of the Ivernia and 120
men are missing.
The text Of the announcement reads
as follows:
The Ivernia was sunk by an en-
envy submarine in the Mediterrean on
January and while carrying troops.
At present four military officers and
l46 men are missing.
THE casualties among the Iver-
MAS officers and crew are not vet
definitely known, but hopes are enter
tanned that the only officers of the
ship missing are the surgeon and
chief engineer"
The Cunard liner Ivernia, a.
27S-ton steamer, has been for some
time in the British government serv-
ice as transport having at various
times carried troops from Canada and
between British ports and the Darda-
nelles. There has been nothing in
recent reports regarding its move
ments. 1t was built in 1900 at New
Castle. Its length was .582 feet and
it was "a feet beam and 81 feet in
draft.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

GIRLS WORK IN BLOOMERS-A large food concern in
New York employing several hundred girls has adopted the
novel plan Of having the girls work in boomer far
sanitary than skirts and less dangerous about machinery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

To get the gsniue. call for fuil name.
LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Look for
signature Of u. W. GROVE. Cures cold
In one day. 36c---Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Lincoln. Jan. Especial. D--Ex- Congress-
man Dave Mercer was an oniooksr at the
legislative grind this morning. II Just called
to see some Of my old frisnds who are men,
bers Of this session." said the Omaha
statesman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Messrs Norton. Bates and Trumbie were
appointed as committee to secure bids
on printing pink edition copies of the daily
house journal. to DO laid on the desks Of
the members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30

parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Block. in
IN" city.
Nj. ANA Mrs. VI. e. IIil spent tho holt
days with the lattcr's parents AZ Troy
Mr.. and Mrs. u. G. Terrell and little
son, OF hariottcsviilc. are .istinS her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Harper.
Mr.. ana Mrs Il. T. Bates aud lutte
son. OF Washington. arc visiting her
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Hun. near
town.
h"cn Visiting his family at Spring
fields" near town.
Major beverley Parrish. Of Blacks.
burg. has been spending tho holidays
with his parents. MIR. and Mrs A. j.
Parrish. at "Conistonc.''
Alfred Goodloc OF Philadelphia. a
member Of the United Statcs aviation
corps, is VISITING his mother. Mrs. &.
j. GoodIoc
Misses l:Nla and Chloe .AEcc. of Rich :
mond. arc spending the holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Agcc.
j. G. Ross. Jr.. is spending tho holt
days with his parents. MIR and Mrs. T
w Ross.
Alinc. Beatrice and Gray Collins. OF
Richmond, are visiting their grand =
parents. MIR. and Mrs l.. ! tabcr here.
y. y. Martin. Of the University of Nir-
gina. has been VISITING his parents. MIR
ard Mrs. y. L. Martin. during the holt
days.
Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Downcr OF Char
i"ttcsvill" have hccn guests this week
OF tho lattcr's parents. Rev. and Mrs
George W. Altman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-30
GORDONSVl.LE

Special 10 The Times lispatch,
GoRDONSNiLIE. VA. - ccruber -,
Miss Lucy Bailey has returod from,
visit OF several weeks to rc4ilvcs in
Richmond.
Rev. James JeTriez Chapn.n. OF
Japan. has reached here, where ie viii
spend some time with his family.
Miss DONNA Chapman. who is att,nd.
ia. Chatan school. is here spending b,
holidays with her parents
Miss Ida Boston. who is teaching I,
Aiiavista. is the guest Of her aunts
Misses Mary Lou and Sall!c Boston. at
Hickory Hill"
Clifton Collins, of Richmond. spent
The Christmas at the home of Mrs. J T.
Bailey
Miss Grace Mcr:lroy. who is teaching
AZ Sunnys!de IS spending tho Christ
mas with her parents. Mr. and Airs
George 5. MrE.roy, near town
Ny and Mrs. w l.. Kirby. OF Rich
mond have been guests OF tho Iatler's
parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cowhcrd.
Misses COrnclia and carrie Cowhcrd are
also spending the Christmas with ihcir
parents
William Walker Eurruss, a student o,
Randolph Macon Academy is spend
ing the holidays with his parents. Rev.
and Mrs Frank Burruss
L" H. scott IL visiting relatives In
Washington
Mrs. Rosa Groot left Wcdncsda y
morning TO visit relatives in Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. +. J. Holiday left We'd
nesdaE morning for Richmond where
they viii make thci" future homo.
Wcrt Thomas. Of Warrenton. and
Dewey Thomas. of Baltimore. arc visit
ing their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. l..
Thomas,
Mr. aud Mrs. J. NJ. Holaday. who are
spcnd'n: tn" holidays with relatives
hcr" and at Orange, viii return to their
home in Kew York Sunday.
Mr and Mrs. !. J.. =. Snccd we're
Charloucsvillc visitors this week.
Maurice Block. of tho University Of
Virginia spent tho holidays with his