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Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
PLAYMATES flee
AS BOY BROWNS;
REFUSE TO TELL
Alarm Given at Fullerton, River
Dragged and Body Recov-
cred; Another Victim
Near Seward.

Fullerton, Neb., July i9.-(Special.)
Last night the ringing of the fire
alarm summoned the men of Fuller
ton to search for ll-year-old James
Scoheld, only child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Scofield of this city. A dill
gent search was maintained and at q
4. m. the boys clothes were discovered
upon the bank Of the Cedar river, near
the mill dam. The river was dragged
and the body recovered.
The boy had gone swimming in the
afternoon with two of his little play
mates, who upon his disappearance,
became frightened and ran home
without telling OF the accident. The
father of the drowned boy is the
local Union Pacific station agent at
Fullerton.
browns in Blue River.
Seward Neb, July 9.-(Special
Telegram Milton. the little son OF
Rev. and Mrs. |. Hansen OF Staple
hurst, fell into the Blue river and was
drowned yesterday afternoon. A fam
ily picnic was in progress when the
child wandered. away and fell into
the water. The body was recovered
shortly after about 800 feet from
where the accident happened, but life
was extinct. The body was taken
10 North Dakota for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
BALL PLAYERS
SUBJECT TO WORK
OR FIGHT ORDER
Theatrical Performers and
Moving Picture Players Also
May Be Forced to Seek
New Jobs.

Washington, July l9.-Professioral
base ball players of draft age must
work or Fl ,ht Immediately, d
draft regulations may be chang, !
soon to include theatrical performers
and moving picture players and en-
pioyes among those who m seek
new jobs or face induction into the
army.
Secretary Baker in an unqualified
decision holds the game a non-pro-
ductive occupation, and says so ar
from amending the regulation to ex-
empt base bali players, he 5elieV I'd
the scope Of its provisions "sh ould be
so enlarged as to include other classes
OF persons whose professional occu-
patton is solely that of entertaining
Legitimate theatrical performers were
specifically exempted under the orig
inal work or fight order of the >rovc
marshal general and a rec mt ruling
placed in this class actors an 81 III
men employed in producing mo7inG
pictures.
Decided on Appeal.
The secretary's decision was i
on an appeal in the case of Ed'Y:.rd
Ainsmith, veteran catcher of the
Washington American league club,
whose deferred classification Oh &c.
count OF dependent wife and child
recently was revoked by the local
draft board. Al arguments ms.
the ruling and in favor of su &C.
ton that the regulation should be
modified in favor of the national
sport were swept aside by Mr.. Baker
He held that base ball as busi-
ness does not differ from other i'll
ian peace-tim. industries which must
make sacrifices in the stress # ,.a'
and moreover, that it is by no means
certain that so many players are OF
draft age that the organization
be disrupted. AS to the claim
base ball We having devoted
themselves to the game, are not tied
to adequately support their famil' ;
by labor in other lines, lie said it
quite inconceivable in view of :.,e
fact that base players are men of un-
usual physical ability, dexterity and
alertness.
The point that base ball has been
accepted as the national sport and is
for many workers and business me,
the only opportunity for wholesome
outdoor relaxation and ~njoymen,
was treated as serious one. But the
secretary declared times we're not
normal. that other means of recrea-
ton could be found.
No statement was Forthcoming as
to what steps will be taken to meet
Mr.. Bakers view that the scope OF
the work or fight regulation should
be enlarged.
Parks May Have to Close.
Cincinnati, July 19.-President John
X. Tener. of the National league
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Filings by Candidates
at Lincoln on Friday

Lincoln, July l9,-(Special, Fiji
ings reaching the Office of the secre-
tary of state today are: .r(
Walter Johnson Of Omaha, repub-
lican nomination for governor.
F, l.. Bollen of Crofton, democratic
nomination for state representative,
18th district.
J. Clyde Moran, Creston. demo-
cratic nomination for representative,
10Th district ..
Royal v. Sheets, Elgin, democratic
nomination state senate, 9th district
E. c, Houston, Tekamah, republican
nomination senator. 9th district.
Il. ]. Hall, David City, republican
nomination senator, 18th district
A. I. Gatewood. McCook, demo
cratic nomination secretary of state,
Acceptance of petitions placing the
name of Richard L. Metcalfe for the
democratic nomination for the U. S
senate received from Mr.. Metcalfe.
George S Doty, Gothenburg, re.
publican nomination representative,
77th district.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Columbus Commercial
Club Holds Road Meetinu

Columbus. Neb, July lo.-ESpecial)
Members Of the Columbus Com
merciai club met to elect officers ana
to hear talks on electric light rates
and good roads The following Off
GERS were elected: 4.
President, c. c. Gray; secretary,
M. L. Helms; treasurer. Henry F. !,
Hockenberger, The directors are:
First ward, G. Frishoiz; Second ward,
Isaac Brock and w. Kurt; Third
ward, Carl Kramer and NJ. B. Parks;
Fourth ward, M. II. Rathburn and w,
|. Speice.
The good roads question was fully
discussed by the club members, the
results of the talk being motion that
a special committee be appointed : 7
the chairman to consist OF five men,
bers and to be known as the Seed
ling Mile committee"
Mr.. Roberts of Omaha appear ID
before the club to present the plea
Of the electric light company for .
increase in rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
North Platte Holds
Big Patriotic Meeting
To Celebrate Victory

North Platte, Neb., July l9.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. "A patriotic celebra-
ton was held here last night upon
receipt of news of the American vic
tory. The home guards, band and
drum corps participated in parade.
Addresses were given by ]. ]. Halli-
gan and J. S. Hoagland at the court
house park and several hundred citi-
zens marched around bonfire, sing
ing. national airs.
The Rev. B, A. Cram, who recently
enlisted as chaplain in the United
States service, will leave Sunday for
Atlanta, Ga, to enter school of in
struction. Rev. Mr.. Cram has been
in charge of the local Methodist Epis-
copal church for six years and fare
we'll reception was held in his honor
this evening.
Charles J. Mcnamara, who has been
city engineer for several years, has
resigned and is succeeded by George
NJ, Rannie.'
Seventy of the drafted boys were
examined at the local board rooms
and S. claims for agricultural exemp-
62n,Es ton were sent tqtae district board il"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Private Emory, Drowned
In Texas, Paid Military
Honors at Fremont

Fremont, Ncb., July l9.--(SpeI
aciaI Telegran.) Military honors
were accorded Private Hugh
Emory. member of troop /, Sixth
Cavalry, at his funeral here today.
Private Emory was drowned while
bathing in the REQ Grande near San
Benito, Tex, while he was on guard
duty at the pumping station. The
funeral services were held at the First
Baptist church this forenoon, the FIRE.
mont Home Guards having charge.
The Rev. |. B. Favorite ofiiciated.
A squad Of Home Guards fred sa-
lutte at the cemetery and taps was
sounded. Members OF the guards as
follows acted as pail bearers: c. D.
Long, ]. w. Cattern, Harry L. Hines.
S. A. Peterson, Orvlle Stiles and c.
A. Larson. Cavalryman Emory went
down in 20 feet of water. He was
seized with cramps. The body was
recovered Is hours later. Mrs. Emory
and their small son and Private
Claude Emory, member of the quar-
|termaster's corps at Kelly Field, a
brother, and his wife accompanied the
body to Fremont.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Five School Districts
At FiIley Consolidate

Lincoln, July 1o.-(Special.) )-State
Superintendent Clemmons announces
that a new consolidation OF school
district has been perfected at Fill
ley, FIVE districts participating. Ar
rangements are being made for the
erection of school building modern
in every way, costing $4,000.
Another big consolidation PROPOSE
tion has been perfected at Holmes
vile in Gage county, wherein seven
districts participate. A fine 100000
building is to be erected, modern in
every way and FIVE automobile carry
alls have been purchased to carry the
children to and from the school.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Obituaries

MRS MARY BARRY-Died at the
home of her daughter Mrs w. Y.
Moore. at Falls City, Neb.. July IS,
SO years old. In 1868 she came
with her parents to Richardson coun-
ty and they lived in Ohio township
for many years before coming to
Falls City. - 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Nebraska Neu,s Notes

John G. n. McLucas Of Fairbury has filed
for float representative in the 24th dis
trict
Clarence A. Davis, attorney Of Hoidrege.
filed his petition for the republican nominal
tion for attorney general.
Emma Kerwin, assistant postmaster at
Emerson, has resigned. effective August /.
Mary Doyle will succeed her.
Samuel Rtst. q farmer OF Humboldt re-
ports that he has finished threshing his
wheat from 35 acres and secured a yield
3f AN bushels per acre
DemLster Mil Manufacturing company Of
Beatrice let the contract for an addition TO
their new plant, part OF which will be used
by the noulders. Shower baths. private
waxh bowls and lockers will be installed.
Drafted men who leave Gage county next
Monday for Camp Dodge, Ia, will be
given a farewell at Beatrice Sunday eve
HI ng. In which residents Of the county have
isis asked TO participate Several brass
nds viii play patriotic airs and Or. r.
ssp|d, who has Just returned from France.
sill bo the principal speaker
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
British Munition Workers
Threaten to Quit Jobs

London. July ia labor dispute
which may lead to serious situation
has begun in Coventry and other cent
ers, says an announcement issued by
the ministry of munitions today. A
large number of skilled munition
workers, it is stated, have handed in
notices which take effect next week.
Cessation of work by these workers,
it is added, would lead to the stoppage
of the production of some of the most
vital and urgently needed appliances
and munitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Rail Commission Favors
Car Company in Decision

Lincoln. Neb., July lo.--(Special,
Telegram)-Th State Railway CON-
mission handed down a decision FRI
day holding thst they have jurisdic-
ton over regulation Of fares Of the
Omaha and Council Bluffs Street
Railway company. The decision was
made when they sustained motion of
the railway cmpay asking that a
sentence of the brief submitted by
the City OF Omaha contending that
the commission had no jurisdiction
over a proposed raise in rates be
stricken out.
The hearing on the proposed rate
increase has been set for September
.. at 10 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Little Interest IN Politics.

Hayes Center, Neb., July 19.-(Spe-
cial.)-The farmers are taking very
little interest in the coming primary
election. Judge ]. w. Deity has filed
for county judge, and Miss E. Grant
for county superintendent on the nom
partisan ticket, and E. E. Garrett for
county clerk, and J. M. Crosby for
county treasurer. each on the repub-
lican ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Wheat Field Of Nearly so
Acres Yields $500 Bushels

Stella, Neb., July lo.-(Speeial.) y
New wheat received at the mills and
elevators in southeastern Nebraska
in most cases grades No. |, and it
is doubtful if the quality in this part
OF the state has ever been surpassed.
The yield is above the average, about
Is bushels. w. Dryer on the Miles
ranch south Of Dawson, had a field
of 4oh acres, drill measure, that
yielded nearly 50 bushels to the acre.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20

after reading Secretary of War
Bakers announcement, made the fol-
lowing statement:
Il have read Secretary Bakers
decision in full and base ball inter-
ests will comply with the finding in
spirit as well as in action. AS good
citizens our obligation is to respect
constituted authority. If base ball
comes under the classification of a
nonessential occupation we will most
gladly make the sacrifice of our busi-
ness in the country's welfare. -,
1--WE feel, however, some provision
should be made that would give us
time to determine whether or not
the clubs can proceed under the sug-
gestions made by Secretary Baker or
whether we will close out our busi-
ness entirely and we will request the
War department to make its rulings
more definite as it concerns this point.
MY personal opinion is that if
every ball player between the ages of
Il and 81 is forced to cease playing
at once, professional base ball parks
will Fave to close their gates i'm
mediately."
Will Take Nearly All Players.
Chicago, July l9.-Whether or not
base ball will continue in the Ameri-
can league with players above and
below the draft age will be left to
the administration according to Ban
Johnson, president of the American
league, in a statement made tonight.
The order will take approximately
IS to go per cent of the league play
ers, the statement said.
Will Abide by Decision.
Cincinnati, July l9.-Chairman Aug
ust Hermann, of the National Base
Ball commission, issued a statement
here tonight relative to Secretary of
War Bakers decision placing base
ball in the list of non-essentials. Mr..
Hermann said:
1T is apparent thai Secretary Bak-
er has given the matter his most Sc
rious consideration and his conclu-
sions are beyond doubt based upon
the highest motives. Just what the
method of procedure of the club own
ers will be will be determined within
the next few days. ] am sure there
is only one conclusion and that is
constituted authority must and will
be upheld.
His suggestion that many players
are beyond the draft age and there
fore it is by no means certain that
complete disorganization of the bust
ness will follow is matter for the
clubs to determine.
"The interested parties will take up
with the proper authorities at once
the mode of procedure in closing out
the business temporarily, if it is
deemed necessary. We must have a
ruling at once as to the status of the
players in seeking essential employ
ment, the length of time to be given
them to do so and whether it will
be necessary to apply to the local
board having original jurisdiction.
Something may be devised that the
game will continue in some manner
or other until the close OF the season,
having in mind that the order must
and will be respected. The base bail
interests have been loyal and patri-
otic and will continue to be SO. The
order will be respected to the very
letter."
May Try to Complete Season.
New York, July 19.-John Heyd-
ler. secretary of the National league
in a statement here tonight said;
Despite the fact that the most of
our players will be affected by Secre-
tary Bakers construction of the work
or f6ht order Il is MY iranress ior
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
General Strike Looms in
Argentina: Bak ,rs Go Out

Buenos Aires. Argentina, July 49,
One-half of the 5000 bakers employ
ed in Buenos Aires have joined the
general strike movement, under the
direction of all anarchistic strike COM
mittee. Efforts have been made to
bring about a general strike of all
labor throughout Argentina.
The employees of power houses
threaten to walk out within the next
few days and the government is pre-
pairing to use naval engineers and fire.
men in their places.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Average Yield of 20 Bushels.

Hayes Center, Neb.. July lo,-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The harvest is about half COM
pleted and experienced farmers esti-
mate the wheat field at from IS to IS
bushels per acre, with an everage Of
about 20 bushels. The quality is good,
and the acreage was the largest ever
sowed in this county. Corn is in fine
condition, and the fields generally
clean from weeds. The early plant
ing is tasseling out,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Three Men Killed in
Aetna Plant Explosion

Marquette, Mich, July 19.-Three
men were killed. and damage esti-
mated at several thousand dollars
was done by an explosion today at
the nitrate plant of the. Aetna Ex-
plosive company, near Ispheming.
The plant, which was engaged on gov
ernment orders, was completely de-
stroyed. The cause of the explosion
is unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Stella Man in Draft
Turns Down S. 600 Job

Stella, Neb. July lo.-(Speciai. r.
Clyde Baldwin, Stella boy who is
with the c. w. Hull Coal company of
Omaha, received cablegran from
London asking him to go to Mexico
10 take chage Of the mining property
Of an English syndicate. Although
the offer carsied with it salary OF
5000 per year and expenses, Mr..
Baldwin was compelled to refuse it
as he is called for military service in
August.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Freight Depot Hearing
Postponed to July 20

Lincoln, Neb,, July lo.--(Special
Telegram. 1.-The hearing before the
State Railway commission on the
proposed early closing of freight de-
pots has been extended until July
29. The old system will remain in
effect until after the hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Mrs. G. A. Lutgen Dies.

Auburn, Neb., July lo.-(Special
Telegram. Mrs. Lutgen, wife of
DR.. c. A. Lutgen, head Of the Au-
burn hospital. and one of the most
prominent surgeons III this section.
died at q o'clock this afternoon at the
Auburn hospital
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Pastor Leaves for France.

Beatrice. Neb., July lo.-(Spe-
eial. Rev. Frank A. Carmony, pas
tor Of the Methodist church at Blue
Springs, will leave next Monday for
France to engage in Young Mems
Christian association work.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Omahan's Case Continued.

Fremont, Neb., July lo.-(Special.)
Frank Varney of Omaha, arrested
last Sunday at Nickerson on a charge
OF maintaining gambling devices for
gain. was arraigned for a preliminary
hearing in justice court. Varney asked
tor continuance for week.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
Dixon County Republicans
Select Delegates to Lincoln

Emerson, Neb, July 1o.--(Special.) }
The republicans of Dixon county
met in convention in Emerson and
elected delegates to the state conven-
tion, which meets in Lincoln on the
50fh inst
c. w. Mead Of Maskel was made
chairman of the convention and SEN
ator F. =. Haase Of Emerson secre-
tary, and pledge Of support to the
government in the war was adopted
m the resolutions. Following is the
list OF delegates and alternates:
Delegates Aiternates--
Henry Lessman. Owen McQuilien.
". y. Mccarthy. Chas w. Mead.
Frank Munson. John Mills.
Charles Crofoot. Jacob Krebs.
John Curley. James Allen.
James g. johnson. Chas Levine
X. +. Haase. Geo. Madison.
John y. Haskell. VIM Ebersoi
"A. II, Bsglsy. IT, II. Hart.
John Ankeny. John Beiler
Ed. Wilkinson. w. r. Richardson.
Elmer Smith.
Fred Lessman.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-20
May Try to Complete Season.

New York, July 1e.-John Heyd-
Ter, secretary of the National league,
in a statement here tonight said;
Despite the fact that the most of
our players will be affected by Secre-
tary Bakers construction of the work
or. fight order, it is my impression
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13

Gregory, parcel in city. 81.
A. II. Staufrcr to Join M. Squircs,
parcel in Mt. Vernon. 1920.
Minnie Pipes TO John NJ. Squires,
parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
y. A. Fetty to OLIVIA a. Young, par
Gel in Clinton, 81.
w. II. Bailey to Lavada Bailey, 50
acres in Harrison, 81.
elias McElroy to Jennie McElroy,
Is acres in Howard, 81.
James MclIlroy to Amos Humert,
acres in Howard, S3OG.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13
MILFORD

MILFORD. Dec. 10 - Mrs. s. r.
Thompson and sons. who have had
the influenza, are improving.
Mrs. Ella Mitchell, daughter. Nell.
and son, Colt. Of Centerburg were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell
last Sunday.
Leroy Wright left Monday for Par.
Is Island. 8. G.. after spending ff.
teen days furlough with his parents.
Mrs. Mary Scott and daughter. Bes.
sic. Of Centerburg spent several days
last week with r. A. Wright and fam.
lily.
Homer Parker has returned home
from Casp Beaurcgard. la. having
been mustered out OF the service.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13
EXCEPTIONS TO.
FIRST PAR T|AL
ACCOUNT FILED
Exceptors Make A Number Of
Allegations In Petition
In Probate
IRA E. PHILLIPSIS
CRANTEDsA DIVORCE
Marriage License Issued !;
Other Notes From The
Court House,

Through their attorney, l.. c. Still.
we'll, Emma Beck and Cora Grant,
lcgatees under the will il John Snive.
ly, on Wednesday filed exceptions in
the probate court of Knox county to
the first partial account of Harry
Snively and Amos Snively, executors
of John Snively.
The exceptuls aliege that tn ex.
ecutors failed to charge themselves
with 40 bushels of potatoes valued at
$40; also $50 bushels of apples val.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13
A|NKENYTOWN

ANKENYTOWN, Dec 10 - The
home of B. Il. Zedekar, who lives alb
out three miles east of Frederick.
town, burned to the ground Sunday
night between Z and 8 o'clock. All of
the household goods were saved. II
was thought that the fire originated
from defective flue.
Rev. G. $. Strausbaugh and family
and Rev. ID. G. Berkebile spent Sun.
day with G. B. Leonard and family.
Mrs S. J. Workman, who has been
visiting friends and relatives here the
past two weeks, started for her
home In North Manchester, Ind, Fri
day morning.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Reeder visited
with S. II. Workman and wife Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Merrin of Mt.
Vernon called on relatives here last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Keller spent
Sunday with Gaylord Fulton and fam.
lily.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Church of the Brethren will hold its
| annual Christmas sale ut the home of
,, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Syler Saturday af-
ternoon, December IA. The public in.
, vitcd.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Miller and
Miss Helen Merrin of Mt. Vernon,
Mrs. #. j. Amos, Mrs. Clifford Hess
and daughter, Miss Hazel, of Freder.
icktown spent Wednesday with Mr.
and Mrs. c. ID. Martin and Mrs. La
vina Leedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Kirkpatrick
spent Sunday with o. j. Workman
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Brubaker, Mr.
and Mrs. William Brubaker and Mrs
Elizabeth Deal called on Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. G.. Leslie Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant DeDolt and
daughter, Ethel, of Palmyra and Mrs
I.avina Leedy started for Florida to
spend the winter, last Thursday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13
WILDWOOD

WILDWOOD. Dec. io--Mrs. Furl
Harding and children, George String.
fellow and Robert Robinson are on
the sick list.
Mrs. W. o. G. Mitchell, who re.
ceived some severe bruises when she
fell on board walk some few days
ago, is improving slowly.
Charles Humbert, who has been
working at Dundee, has returned
home.
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ClTY'S FINANCES
TO BE DISCUSSED
AT THE LUNCHEON

At the chamber OF commerce lun-
cheon Wednesday noon informal talks
will be given by persons Interested In
tho finances of the city. Various phas-
es of city's finances will be discussed.
There promises to be large attend
ance at the luncheon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-12-13

Waiter smecth made business
trip TO Columbus Saturday.
Preaching services at the Clutch
Of Christ next Sunday morning and
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. s. c. Berry OF fiow,
ard we're the guests of relatives san
day.