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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
SWISS WILL NOT
BREAK RELATIONS
Little Nation Will Not Follow
Suggestion of United States
to the Other Neutrals.
SPANISH NOTE IS READY

Washington, Feb. 6.-lnformation
that Switzerland will not adopt Pres
ident Wilson's suggestion that. in the
interest of world peace. other neu-
trails follow the lead of the United
States and break off diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany was received here
today So far as known, this is the
first response.
Spain's taking over of American in
terests in Germany and Switzerlands
similar action for German interests
here are interpreted as removing both
these neutrals from participation in
the break in relations.
King Alfonso has officially stated
on several occasions to be waiting for
an opportunity that may present it.
self to further moves toward peace
and now that the usefulness of the
United States has been impaired,
stands as the most likely mediator.
Swiss Situation Different. .......
Geneva, Feb. 6-(Via Paris, 5 a. m.) }
Commenting on President Wilson's
communication to Switzerland, the
Journal dc Geneve says:
Switzerland is bound by engage
ments differing from those OF Amer
ica, whose neutrality does not depend
upon formal treaties. In these cir
cumstances it cannot be admitted that
Switzerland can follow President
Wilson without solidarity with other
neutrals and without direct provoca-
ton break its relations with Germany
or engagements entered into by
Switzerland by war, or abaidon the
multiple international interests which
represent at present the clearly ex-
pressed will of the Swiss people
THAT. however is not a reason 10
prevent Switzerland from protesting
strongly to Berlin and Vienna against
measures which threaten neutral COM
merce, and there is no doubt that the
federal council will make its voice
heard =
Spain Prepares Reply.
Madrid, Feb. 5.-(Via Paris, Feb.
6)-The government has prepared
reply to the communication from
Washington inviting the neutrals to
associate themselves with the United
States in its policy regarding the
German naval measures. The reply
will be submitted to the leaders of
the minority party and then passed
upon finally by the cabinet 1t may
be made public tomorrow.
London, Feb. 6.--Reuter's Madrid
correspondent cables that the note of
the Spanish government to the CEN
tral powers will be delivered today
and published in Madrid tomorrow.
A Madrid dispatch last night said
the note was understood to be an en-
crgctic protest against Germany's
new measures of naval warfare, pro-
claiming the right of Spain to free
use of the seas and commercial inter-
course with foreign countries.
Holland Makes Protest.
The Hague Via London), Feb. 6.)
1t is known that Holland has pro-
tested strongly against Germany's
decree of unrestricted submarine war
fare, but the foreign Office refuses to
give any details.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Dean of Women Differs
With Art Professor

Iowa City, Ia, Feb. 6.-(Spccial
Telegram. AT the request OF dean
of women, Amman Klingenhagen of
Iowa university, picture named "The
Bathers," showing nude woman and
child has been removed from an art
exhibit on display at the university,
Miss Klingenhagen says there is moth
ing artistic about the picture, Prof. c.
H. Weller, lecturer on art, says he ex-
poets to take his class of men and
women before the picture.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Lumber Dealers Association
Will Convene Here TODAY

Lumber dealers from all over the
state will Aock into Omaha today for
the opening of the convention, of the
Nebraska Lumber Dealers associa-
ton Th:- convention is scheduled for
today, Thursday and Friday.
S. w. Lightner of St. Edward is
president of the association, and E. Z.
Hall oft.incoln, secretary. The con-
vention is to be held at the Hotel
Rome
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Seven Members Of Polar
Expedition Are Rescued

Wellington, New Zealand, Feb. S.
(Via London )-Seven survivors of
the Shackleton Antarctic expedition,
who were stranded on Elephant
island, have been rescued by the re-
lief steamer Aurora, which arrived at
Cape Evans on January TO- Captain
Macintosh and two other members
of the stranded party perished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
New County Physician
Is Named in Cheyenne

Sidney, Neb., Feb. 6.-lSpecial Tel
cgram. 1.-The Board Of County Com
missioners today appointed DR.. w. 7.
Eikner county physician. The Dalton
Delegate was made the official county
paper. A number of deputy sheriffs
were appointed in various precincts
of the county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
SINGING AMERICA" "
CONVENTION OPENS
Nebraska Retail Hardware
Dealers Put Patriotism Be-
fore Business.
EXPOSITION OF WARES

Because the delegates struggled i'll
slowly from the various railroads lines
the sixteenth annual convention OF the
Nebraska Retail Hardware Dealers
association did not open in the fore
noon as it was scheduled to open, but
the first session was held about 2
o'clock in the afternoon at the Hotel
Castle.
The association is here for a four
day session. President c. B. Diehl is
in the chair. The delegates rose and
sang America at the opening Of
the session, just by way of showing
the patriotism \of the association in
these strenuous times of international
crises.
Hardware Show.
In connection with the convention
big hardware show is in progress
at the municipal Auditorium. Space
has sold up to the limit, so much of
it that the talking machine section
has been crowded up on the stage,
where fine exhibition of these ma
chimes in mahogany is staged.
Washing machines of every descrip-
ton, run by power. armstrong, cleo
trio and gasoline, are being demon
strated. Cream separators are in
motion, fairly making the Auditorium
sing with their glad song of butter
fat and high prices. Incubators,
grindstones, axes, saws, hammers,
nails and bolts, washing machines,
churns-yes, everything that is ever
sold in hardware store-is here on
exhibit.
This exposition is usually open all
day to members only, and after in
the evening open to the general
public.
Weir Addresses Convention.
Indirect influence is highly worth
practicing in the retail hardware bust
ness as in other retail business also,
in the effort to get new customers, ac
cording to George E. Weir of Dowa-
giac, Mich, who spoke to the conven-
ton of some 800 hardware men of Ne
braska at the opening session at the
Hotel Castle Tuesday afternoon
Mr. Weir declared that by practic-
ing indirect influence one may add
many customers to his steady list
every year. He would list his Gus
toners in little book. Opposite the
name ofreach customer he would put
the name of the customers friends or
relatives who are not his customers.
Then when the customer comes in he
would refer to the little book find who
the customers uncles and friends are,
and then call him back to the Office.
There he would ask him if he knew
why this uncle or friend did not trade
with him. IF you know of anything
we have done to him, or anything we
have left undone," he would say, I'VE
would appreciate it if you would tell
us and let US fix it up. We are here to
serve the community and to render
the very best service in the COM
munity."
He declared the psychological ef-
feet would be to make that man sug-
gest to his friend or uncle that your
plaCe OF business DC given liidi ieAl
time.
"lf you don't make another sale that
day." said the speaker, you have at
least made new customer. If you
can add only twenty new customers
in year that way, see what you have
done for your business"
In the evening the hardware dele
o,tae ,yara entertained IN the conyen-
ton hall of the Hotel Castle by NOV
ing pictures depicting the troubles of
the retailer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
German Underwater Craft
Fires on American Steamer
oswego, Stops It and De-
mands Supply of Oil.
PASSENGER VESSEL VICTIM
Ninety-Six Aboaord Port Ade-
laide, Which Is Destroyed,
Are Resuced.
CAPTAIN REPORTED HELD

London, Feb. give shots were
fired by the German submarine U-45
at the American steamship West
wego on January 81, it was an
nouncedoficially here today. None
of the shots took effect.
The announcement follows:
The master OF the United States
steamer Westwego reports that on
January 81, when fifty miles west of
Fastnet his ship was fired at from
the stern by the German submarine
U-45. Fives hots were fired, none of
which, however, took effect. The
master accordingly stopped and sent
a boat with his papers.
The German submarine comman-
der then demanded oil from the West
wego, his demands being accompanied
by threats to sink the ship il it was
refused.
"The claim to take the interests OF
neutrals into consideration put for
ward in the German wireless mes
sage of February is not strength
ened by this report from the master
of neutral ship"
The Westwego, tanker, sailed
from Philadelphia January II for Bar
row.
London, Feb 6--Lloyd's reports
that the following vessels are pre-
sumed to have been sunk:
Norwegian steamer Rigel, twenty
two of crew picked up at sea.
Norwegian bak Wasdale, nineteen
of crew picked up.
Norwegian bark Songdal, twenty
five of crew picked up.
The Swedish steamer Bravalla, 1858
tons, has been sunk by submarine,
according to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch The crew were landed. They
were fired on by the submarine as
they entered the boats.
The steamer Rigel was vessel Of
1,77l tons net. 1t was last reported as
having sailed from New York, De-
cember 8, for Liverpool, where it ar
rived December %.
The Wasdale registered 1856 tons.
1t left Buenos Aires, November l6,
and was last reported as having ar
rived at Fayal, Azores islands, jan
uary 8.
The Songdal was vessel of 1880
tons. 1t sailed from Burenos Aires,
November "a, for the Azores.
London, Feb. 6.-The admiralty in
forms The Associated Press that there
is only one survivor of the crew of
the Lars Kruse relief ship. Moth
others are known to have been saved
Lond, Feb. 6.-The American con-
sulate today received the following
provisional report:
British steamship Eavestone sub
marined. American negro seaman
Richard Wallace of Baltimore killed
by submarine shelling boats"
London, Feb. 6.-The admiralty an
nounces that the crew of the British
steamer Euphrates, the sinking OF
which was announced February /, has
been landed at Gibraltar.
Announcement of the sinking OF the
Euphrates was mtde officially in Lon
don, February |, when it was stated
that the vessel probably was the first
victim of Germany's new submarine
policy. 1t was added that several
members of its crew had been rescued
= and had reached an outlying port. The
Euphrates had delivered a cargo to
the Belgian relief commission and was
returning to the United States in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07

DEFENSE-Th is
United States Rear admiral William Benson the chief naval and
Henry Mayo the the Atlantic fleet being held
o acGon off
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07

PreC1pIIatIOTl ,UU .Ug ,UU II
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha Since March j,
and compared with the last two years
Normal temperature ..........,...... 22
Excess for the day. ...............,.... 7
TotaI excess since March 1............ 14S
Normal precipitation. .......... .04 inch
Deficiency for the day........ .0t inch
Total rainfall since March LII AZ inches
Deficiency since March 1.....l2. 6S inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1915. 81 inch
Deficiency for cor period, 1914. lie inches
Ranox4. lsE<.x,a Sta tia.,s nj 4 y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
Employers

Who want competent
help will get quick
results through a
small want-ad in the
Help Wanted Col
umns of The Omaha
Bee.
Call Tyler 1000
Where a competent
ad taker is at your
service.
You are as close to
The Bee Want-Ad Dept.
as your phone is to you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07
The Weather

For Nebraska-Partly cloudy and colder.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday,
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Continued on Page Seven, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-07

London, Feb. 6.-The admiralty an
nounces that the crew of the British
steamer Euphrates, the sinking Of
which was announced February /, has
been landed at Gibraltar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR JUNIOR TENNIS Number of Out-of- Town Entries Are Expected
 by Promoters

Entries for the tennis center cham pior>Sip began to come in yesterday aft err oon, and the promoters of the tour nament are very much encouraged over the first days showing. Director Mitch ell received number of out -of-town in- quiries yesterday afternoon regarding the details of the tournament. There will, no doubt, be a number of out-of- town entries to add to the Interest of the local tournament.
 Paul Williams, tennis field secretary for the south, writes that he expects Birmingham to be a factor in the na- tional tournament which is to be held at the same time as the national sin gles tournament. The cities throughout the United States which will hold tennis center tournaments are: Portland, Me, Boston, Mass, Providence, R. T., New York, Buffalo, Pittsburg Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington Richmond, Mem phis, Knoxville Birmingham, Atlanta New Orleans, Greenville s. C., Asheville Chattanooga, Cleveland, Indianapolis Cincinnati, Lousville, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas City, Toledo, Houston, Dallas, Duluth, Salt Lake City, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
 The winners of all these different cen ters will meet in the national tourna- msnt at Long Island, and there decide the junior national championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
Veteran SaWyer Forced To Better Record In Scoring Win Ouer Young Yale Star

Chicago, July 11.--A worlds record extrahole match was staged today in the second match round of the western amateur golf championship at Mid lothian, Ned Sawyer, Chicago. defeat ed Robert Markwell, Yale university star, on the forty-second hole after having been down at the twenty seventh hole. It took par golf for the veteran Sawyer. western champion h 1906, to overtake his younger op- ponent. who was dormie after B holes of splendid golf, but the strain finally told on the young collegian
 Kenneth Edwards eliminated Reu- ben Bush. the last southern contender, 3 and g. the former southern cham pion never gaining a lead over the Midlothian player
 The other six matches were not close and three were one-sided.
 Francis Ouimet of Boston defeated J. T. Henry of Chicago, 4 and g. in d rainy finish. i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

Todays the busy day for members of the Birmingham Athletic club.
 Out at the Birmingham Motor and Country club at Edgewood, the members of this live organization will hold their annual outing. The arrangement com- mittee has worked overtime for the past two weeks, and as consequence, all par ticulars for a good time in general have been completely arranged.
 Dr. James E. Dedman, chairman of the entertainment committee. and all of his assistants have everything eatable and drinkable to add to the enjoyment. In addition, games of all descriptions and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
2 Barons Unable 10 Check Slump

The wrestling match scheduled for next Monday night between John Freberg, the Swedish champion and Ed ('Strangler'D Lewis, heavyweight champion of the world, will prove one of the fiercest if not the fiercest ever staged in Birming- ham if advance expectations are full filled.
 FTeberg is regarded among wrestling men as being an ideal opponent for "Strangler'' Lewis, and one who will give the American all he can do if not more to pin his shoulders to the mat. Ere berg is physically as big man as Lewis, and if he can elude the deadly headlock he will make himself heard from and win new friends by his mag nficent work as wrestler.
 Lewis, as is well known to every deyo- tee of the mat game, is one of the swift est fiercest men in the ring and one of the secrets of his success has been the fear he inspired in his foes who knew that once he clamped on a hold there was no letting up until something gave way. Freberg, of course, knows this and is making every preparation to devote his attention to points on which Lewis is not so terrible
 One thing any wrestler who faces Lewis must have and that is speed; he must be able to elude the terrible grap- bling hands of the Strangler If he hopes to survive the first few minutes of the bout. To this factor Freberg, already speedy beyond the usual big man, is de- voting more attention while secondarily he is developing his neck. The reason Tommy Draak was able to stay so long with Lewis in his last match with the champion last year was because he was a great neck wrestler, probably the greatest that has ever appeared in Bir- mingham. Lewis finally, however, broke down his resistance with his headlock, and friends of Freberg are fearful that his fate will be the same. Physicians have declared that this flying headlock hold should be barred even before the strangle hold because they say that it Is infinitely more dangerous and once applied is liable to snap mans neck like pipe stem. Lewis has almost won a championship with that one hold.
 The seat sale for the big bout will begin Saturday morning, and already hun dreds of attempts have been made to make telephone reservations of seats for the big match. Indications are that a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

Jack May, Argentine champion, had no trouble in busting E. Hoover Bank ard of Chicago, 6 and 5, and Peter Burnett downed his fellow Chicagoan, K. J. Pederson. 3 and ?.
 In runaway affair, Jesse F. Gull ford. Massachusetts champion, defeat ed G. Decker French of Rock Island arsenal, 13 and 12. being 10 up at the end of the first round.
 In another lopsided contest. Donald Edwards of Midlothian. medalist in the qualifying rounds, defeated, 10 ap and 8, the only British contestant, J. s. Worthington. John G. Anderson of New York. hitting par golf on the sec ond round, defeated Robert Bowker of Chicago. and '.
 The match between Sawyer and Markwell was followed by a large gal lery, whose members hung breathless on every shot until the Yale expert finally put himself hopelessly in a trap on the sixth extra hole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

athletic contests, with tempting prizes, will control a greater part of the time.
 No definite time has been set for the starting of the activities. Swimming, boating and bathing will hold the spot light during the hours of the afternoon, together with various contests. Dancing will start promptly at o'clock and will continue until about 5:3o o'clock.
 From 5:30 o'clock until o'clock the barbecue supper will be served. Dancing will be renewed again at 8 o'clock and continue indefinitely.
 The affair is exclusively for members and their wives or lady friends. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
VOLS AND PELS
 SPLIT TWIN BILL

Nashville, July 11.-Burkes single In the first inning, scoring two runs, decided the first game of a double header with New Orleans to 1, while Gibert's home run in the fifth inning of the second game gave the visitors an even break, 3 to l. Nashville drove Kelly from the box in the eighth and filled the bases on Walker. with one out, but great fielding prevented a run In the ninth after two were out, the locals again put runners on every base, but were unable to score Scores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
NO MORE RAGING
 FOR GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids Mich., July n.-sheriff Berry informed Judge Murphy, promoter CT the running race meeting here, that six warrants had been served on the promoters as the first bet was made at the track today. Judge Murphy an nounced this afternoon that no more races will be held here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
All Traces of Scrofula
 Eradicated From the System

remedy that has been used with highly satisfactory results for Scrofula. Being made of the roots and herbs of the for st. it is guaranteed purely vegetable and absolutely free from all mineral in sredients.
 You can obtain $. s. S. from any drug store. Our chief medical adviser is an
 xpert on all blood disorders. and will cheerfully give you full advice as to the reatment of your own case. Address ;wift Specific Co., Dept. P-l. Atlanta Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
TWO SALLY STARS
 GO TO LOOKOUTS

Columbia, s. C., July 11.-Guy Cunning, outfielder, and Charles Fulton, pitcher and utility player, have been sold by the Columbia South Atlantic league club to the Chattanooga Southern association club, according to announcement made here today. The two players will report to Chattanooga when the South Atlantic league post-season series is concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

strict guard will be kept to prevent non members from enjoying the privileges.
 All members who secured new members during the recent campaign will be ad- mitted free All the new members will also be admitted without cost. All tslackers" or members -Mho did not se- cure a new member, will be charged $2. Tags will be worn by all members. They can be secured from Secretary J. D. Beavn.
 Not a dull moment is expected, pro- vided the present programme Is carried out. Everyone knows what the Athletic club outing spells and everyone is going to Edgewood with that idea in view to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
M'DANIEL'S ERROR
 BEATS LOOKOUTS

Chattanooga, July 11-McDaniers wild throw to first, allowing Bennett to gc to third when he scored on Golvin's hit was the deciding factor in a pitching duel between Bennett and Knowlson here today. and Mobile won, 1 to 0. One clean single and scratch hit made ur Chattanooga's total hits off Bennett. while Mobile could secure but three from Knowlson in eight innings. Kroh held the visitors hitless in the ninth The score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
CHARLESTON FINALLY WINS FROM COLUMBIA

Charleston, s. C., July 11.-Charleston won from Columbia, to ?, today in the third contest of the post-season se- ries of seven games for the champion ship in the South Atlantic league. The first two games of the series were won tT Columbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
By the greatest of all purifiers.

A common mistake in the treatment of scrofula has been the use of ner- cury and other mineral mixtures. the effect of which Is to bottle up the im- purities in the blood and hide them from the surface.
 The impurities and dangers are only added to in this way. For more than fifty years s. s. 8. has been the one recognized reliable blood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12

Two-Base Hits-Beall 2, Blodgett, Ha- worth.
 Three-Base Hit-Ellis.
 Sacrifice Hits-Blodgett, Coonbs. Stolen Bases-Caton ?.
 Double Plays-Blodgett to Dobard: Ca ton to Johnston; Caton to Webb to John- ston.
 Innings Pitched-Hill 1-3 with runs, g hits on bases, 1 out when relieved). Base on balls-Blodgett 1, Hill 3. Perry man 1.
 Struck Out-Blodgett '.
 Time of Game-2:05.
 Umpires-Chestnutt and O'Toole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
SUSPENSION GIVEN
 MANAGER TINKER

Chicago, July 11.-Joe Tinker manager of the Columbus club of the American association, who yesterday was fined s100 for splitting in an umpires face, today was suspended for three days by Presi- dent Hickey. The suspension is the re- suit of Tinker's continued wrangling with umpires Hickey said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
BOBBY WALLACE IS
 SIGNED BY RICKEY

St. Louis, July 11.-Bobby Wallace. vet eran shortstop of the St. Louis Ameri- cans and recently in the Western league, has been signed by President Hickey of the St. Louis Nationals and will be used as a utility infielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-12
American Association

At Milwaukee Kansas City, rain both games
 At Columbus: Columbus 2-e, Indianap- oils AT.
 At Toledo: Toledo s-1. Louisville 2-6. (Three screduled).