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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
TEUTONIC WAR LORDS
 ARE ROASTING LIKE
 IGNORANT TROOPERS
tContinued from Page Oncl

tContinued from Page Oncl man armies who, since the battle of the Marne, has met with defeat in ev- cry encounter with the Frnech, said, France has dug her own grave She is entirely under the rule of England If the French treated less harshly our poor war prisoners one would have more pity for the unhappy fate of their country
 "Ludendorff added
 We can now pass to the offensive it will be very severe It must be taken into account that the enemy has at it's disposal strong reserve of i many divisions and that it possesses fine network of railways for trans i porting reserves at . point where they I are considered necessary. But one { must not overlook the moral factor. < We are full of confidence and we re- main persuaded that the fight in which ' for us' THROWS SAP TO SOLDIER 'Iudendorff added that it was of in- | estimable value to Germany to pos sess such a general as Hindenburg. l The marshal interrupted him and ob- !, served What is essential is the good morale of the German soldiers It is l to them that we owe our victory. am convinced that this morale is found | throughout all Germany
 Il The dispatch concludes with the fol | lowing French comment:
 Thus do tn os express themselves
 who are at the present moment the real heads of the German nation. Be-
 meath the apparent confidence their
 words convey, one can detect anxiety
 They know that ki the west they will come up against the victorious will of the great democracies of the world
 more formdably armed and determ-
 ined than ever. Hindenburg could never achieve success except on the west front He always had great fear of,
 the disillusion which the west has in
 reserve for him. However, it is pos
 sible that the Germans are carefully
 concealing their plans in the hope of
 deceiving their adversaries and up-
 setting public opinion. but whatever
 happens the allies are prepared and
 nothing can surprise them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
NORWEGIAN WINS IN
 OUTDOOR PING-PONC

BrookIine. Mass, March l6 Miss Moia Bjurstedt national womens tennis champion, paired with Fred Aiexaneer' former national doubles champion. de- eeated Mrs. George w. Wighttna a. holder of the wonens championshp, and Harry C. Johnson, former Massa- ehusetts champion. in match on the covered courts at the Longwood Cricket cluh today The score was 2-6, 7-5 3-s, e-a, e-4 A large crowd OF speeeators was in attendance, the proceeds ge1lg 10 the fund of the commission on tra'n- ing camp activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

part of our business and records to make this credit Tn this case there was citation is entitled to no credit-an ac- cident is something which does happen, consequently it is impossible to prevent an accident <,
 We must get at the problem in q
 different way. To do this we must es- tablish a basis upon which we calculate the per cents and the reduction or these per cents Manifestly this basis must be the condition as they existed at the plant at the time the safety organiza- tion came into existence. The records of the accidents at that time, or for the past two years, with the number of men employed. and the money ex- pended on account of accidents should be compiled as permanent record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
MRS. SAM LOCAsCIo

olutely vital. The organization must show that it's work is for the better ment of the community; that the money entrusted to it is properly expended; and that a reduction of accidents is due to the activities of the association, and not in itself an accednt.
 Tt must show that safety is good business This can only be accom- plished by statistics. which show the cost of accidents.
 "If man with company is killed. his death may cause the company an expense of s5000. This amount will un- doubtedly show up on the records of the company IS an expense, but if that man does not get killed, the $5000 will not show on the records as a credit to the safety department. It becomes a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

spring training at Jacksonville Man ager Mack accompanied the squad, wl1ici included Rube oldring, who retired iron the game two years ago 10 engage n farming, and George Burns, who yes terday was reported to have enlisted i, a hospital unit,
 Burns, who is eligible for the nationa army. said the vacancy in the unit had been filled and that since he was sc far back in the draft that he IS no likely to be called for several months he decided to report for the training trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
Connie's Colts Catch
 Freight for Orange State

Philadelphia, March 16.-The PhiIadel- phia Americans left here tonight for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
WINNERS ASSERT
OUTCOME JUST AS
THEY EXPECTED
Chairman Baxter Declares De.
cisive Victory Of Allies
Highly Satisfactory
to People.

Official statements from allied can
didates' headquarters last night
evinced satisfaction over the out
come Of the election.
William F. Baxter, chairman of the
allied candidates, said: "Our decisive
victory is most highly satisfactory to
the people, IS was shown, and it reg
istered the true sentiment Of Omaha
residents. The victors will get down
to active work for the interest OF the
common people. There was nothing
remarkable about the outcome of the
election, as everything was fulfilled
as we expected"
Ringer Promises Cleanup.
1T was indeed a big victory for
decent government and a crushing
defeat to those who attempted to
campaign on lies" said Dean Ringer
I intend to do exactly as / promised
in way Of thorough cleanup"
George M. Tunison, secretary oi
the allied candidates committee. is.
sued the following statement: 1--WE
are glad to learn that the people have
arrived at conviction that it wa:
time to put new municipal face or
Omaha. The election returns reflec'
the spirit which animates our citi'
zenship in an effort to reach highei
plane Of civic affairs"
Roy N. Towl: "My friends die
this for me and am more thar
pleased" r,.
Mr.. Towl has gone to Fender TO,
a few days to look after some worl
in which he is interested.
Ure is Pleased.
w. G. Ure: 81 am highly pleased
with the result OF the election. Every
thing came out splendidly. We ar,
pledged to do and will do what ths
people want. Our victory over tht
gang is not remarkable in as much
as we clearly saw our path to munic
ipal power"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
BOARD ADVISES
20PER CENT RAISE
IN RAIL: WAGES
Would Add $780, 100000 to
Pay Rolls; Secretary Nc
Adoo May Modify
Recommendations.

Washington, May 7.-Director Gen
eral McAdoo will announce soon his
decision on recommendations Of the
railroad wage commission which were
said in we'll informed quarters today
to propose an average 20 per cent
advance in pay for all classes of rail
road employees. If Mr.. McAdoo fol-
lows the suggestion Of the commits
sion approximately $26O0OO,0OO will
be added to the pay rolls Of the ma
tion's railroads.
Strong pressure is said to have
been brought to bear on the director
general to modify some of the COM
missions recommendations, especial
ly affecting the four great brother
hoods. Mr.. McAdoo is not bound to
follow the advice of the commssio"
and can increase or reduce their rec
concentrations as he sees fit. The
commission has followed its an
nounced policy of giving the high
est paid unions the lowest rate Of
advance, holding that relief is needed
most by the men who have been bare
ly making ends meet or perhaps going
in debt on the wages they received.
Awards Less Than Unions Asked.
Apparently none of the commits
sion's recommendations has met the
requests of the unions themselves,
which ranged as high as 40, 50 and 90
per cent.
A majority of the commission is
said to have felt that the eight hour
day should not be made universal for
railroad employees while the war is
in progress, fearing to upset trans
portation and necessitate the expendi-
ture of large sums in addition to the
increases suggested.
1t is said the commission has urged
that after the war the eight hour day
be extended and made the basis of
employment of all classes of railroad
workers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
GENERAL MAURICE
STIRS BRITISH By
GRAVE CHARGES
lloyd George and Bonar Law
Accused of MisStatements;
Investigation by Par|ia-
ment Proposed.

London, May 7.-Andrew Bonar
Law, government spokesman in the
House of Commons, announced today
, that the government proposed to ask
two judges to act as a court of honor
to investigate charges made by Gen
eral Frederick B. Maurice. who was
recently removed from the post OF
director of military operations at the
British war office.
General Maurice's letter." said Mr.
Bonar Law, raised two questions
the question of military discipline in
volved in writing such a letter, and
the question of veracity of ministerial
statements.
"As regards the first question, that
is being dealt with by the army coun-
Gil in the ordinary way. As regards
the second question, though, it must
be obvious to the house that the gov
ernment could not be- carried on if
an inquiry into the conduct of min
listers should be considered neces-
sary whenever their action was chal-
lenged by a servant of the govern
ment who has occupied a position OF
the highest confidence, it affects the
honor of the ministers, and it is pro-
posed to invite two judges to act as
court of honor to inquire into the
charges of misstatements alleged to
have been made by the ministers,
and to report as quickly as possible"
Former Premier Asquith gave no.
tice that he would move for the ap-
pointment of committee from the
House of Commons to investigate
the Maurice affair, instead of having
the inquiry made by judges. The
motion will be debated Thursday.
Accused of Making Misstatements.
A letter by General Maurice, pub
lished in the morning papers today,
charges Mr.. Bonar Law and Premier
Lloyd George with having made mis-
statements in the House of Commons
with reference to military matters,
and says they are the latest in a
series recently made by the govern
ment in Parliament.
General Maurice recalls that Bonar
Law, while answering questions IN
the House of Commons April q, said
the extensions of the British front in
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
NICARAGUA WARS
ON KAISER; Joins
US. and ENTENTE
Twentieth Nation to Take Up
Arms Against Germany;
Plans Vigorous Prose-
Cution.
iBy Associated Press.)

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, May
1.-The Nicaraguan congress today
declared war on Germany and its al
lies.
The declaration OF war was adopted
by congress at the suggestion of Presi-
dent Chamorro with only four dis
senting votes.
Congress also adopted declaration
of solidarity with the United States
and the other American republics at
war with Germany and Austria, and
authorized the president to take steps
to utilize to full measure the nation S
forces in the war.
+
Nicaragua's action follows that of
its neighhor, Guatemala, which last
month declared war on Germany.
Nicaragua severed relations with Ger
year ago.
1t is the 10th nation which has de-
clared war against Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
IOWA AVIATOR
MISSING AFTER
THRILLING FIGHT

With the American Army in
France, May 7.-Flight Capt. James
Norman Hall, author and one of the
best known aviators in the American
or allied armies, is missing after a
thrilling battle ten miles inside Ger
many opposite the Toul sector. The
fight was between three American
planes and four German machines,
which apparently belonged to the
flying circus"
Two German machines also went
to earth during the battle in a Grip
pied condition.
Captain Halls home is Colfax, Ia
Captain Hall was with Lieut. Ed
ward V. Rickenbacher of Omaha,
when he shot down an enemy air
plane over the American lines. after
an exciting sky duel on April %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
DAHLMAN Says
SOLDIERS WILL
ELECT HIM YET
Tells Crowd at City Hall That
When Ballots Are Counted
He Still Will Control
Omaha.

Mayor Dahman voiced his senti-
nents over the decisive defeat of the
Dahlman slate to a curious crowd
IF 100 people who had gathered at
the city clerks office following an
early count of the election returns.
He said:
81 still depend upon the soldiers
votes to decide this question OF
might and right where justice is due,
1t makes no difference to me whether
the outcome suits anyone else or not;
it does not suit me. Right is right.
Justice is justice"
Before the final decision is made,
you people will see James Dahlman's
name at the top of the list, with at
least three of my men following in
order.
Through with me? (Here May
or Dahlman evinced haughtiness).
When the ballots are counted, Off
cially and finally, will be in control
of this municipal government. will
show UP some Of the newly elected
candidates"
Dahlman's Big Mistake.
During the last week of the CAM
pagn Mayor Dahlman's friends ad-
mitted that he committed an egregious
error when he attacked Mr.. Smiths
exemption board work. The cam
pa;gn fight centered around the mayor
and Mr.. Smith.
Another feature of the election is
that the personnel Of the new council
viii be five republicans and two
democrats. although under the CON-
form of city government the
candidates run on a ronpartisan basis.
Big Victory. Says Smith.
Ed P. Smith: "This is the great
est victory the city has had in rs
years. The candidates-elect are 60
ing to propose new public enterprises.
l hope the citizens will support the
incoming administration as heartily
as they supported us at the election"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Thrift Campaign Proposed
To Curtail Non War In 1ustry
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, May IA new thrift
campaign, seeking reduction in the
consumption of less essential COM
modities by the civil population,
thereby effect;ng an indirect curtail-
ment of nor.war industry, was an
nounced today by the Council Of
National Deiense.
Business as usual is a 'allacy,"
said Directoi Clifford in statement
outlining the councils plan. "A con-
certed effort COR economy by the peo-
pie of the nation not only will go far
toward paying Americas expenses in
the war, bu. will also reduce con
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Women's Club Federation
Drafts Uniform Divorce Law

Hot Springs, Ark, May THE
General Federation of Women's Clubs
will close its war service" conven-
ton tomorrow night with patriotic
meeting at which DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw, suffrage leader and chairman
of the woman's committee of the
council of national defense, will de-
liver the principal address.
At today's session, resolutions for
a uniform divorce law were drawn up.
1t was agreed that collusion should
not be cause to prohibit granting
of a divorce
1t was also recommended that bans
of marriage be published thirty days
ahead of the marriage ceremony and
that the parties be subjected to phys
ical and mental examinations and GER
tain standards be required.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Warren Decides to Seek .
Another Term in Senate

Cheyenne, Wyo, May 7.-Senator
Francis E. Warren, who a year ago
announced his intention to retire from
the United States, senate when his
present term expired, will be a candid
ate for rejection this fall, he an
nounced today in telegram-received
here by Patrick Sullivan, chairman of
the republican state central committe.
Senator Warren's action followed
the withdrawal yesterday of Repre-
sentitave Frank w. Mondell from the
republican senatorial race. Mr.. Mon
dell will run for congress again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08

sumption OF raw and manufactured
materials essential to the conduct of
the war;"
The country will be urged by the
council to eliminate all unnecessary
expenditures and bear constantly in
mind that winning the war is the
chief object Of the nation. Attention
is called to The heavy strain the war
has put on nan power, money, trans
portation, fuel and food.
The council will conduct its cam
paign through the state councils Of
Ldefen.e, largely using the war saw
ing stamp poster campaign methods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08

MOVEMENT DIFFICULT.
Doubtless the heavy ground, due tc
the rains, is holding back the prepara'
tions Of the Germans, for it is no easy
task to move men, guns and supplies
over the morass in the shell-furrowed
territory to the front. Meanwhile the
allied line everywhere is being rein.
forced to meet the enemy when again
he unleashes his infantry forces. The
Americans are taking prominent
part in this Strengthening of the line
M. Clemenceau, the French premier
who has just returned to Paris from a
visit to the battle front, is authority
for the statement the American troops
are continuing to arrive at the battle
gone in force.
NEW CASUALTY MARK.
Indication of the heavy fighting the
British are being forced to withstand
is contained in the list of casualties
reported during the week ending
Tuesday. The list shows total OF
1851, of which 6,555 officers and
men we're killed or died of wounds. In
the aggregate the casualties are the
heaviest reported in any single week
of hghting--It~is probable, however,
that the figures do not represent the
losses on the western front alone, but
also take into consideration the men
killed, wounded or made prisoner in
the Turkish and Macedonian theaters,
where recently there has been inten-
sive fighting.
Maurice Creates Turmoil.
Considerable turmoil has arisen in
England over charges made by Gen
eral Frederick B. Maurice, former
director of military operations at the
British war office, who recently was
removed from his post and sent to
active duty in the field after he had
made statements which we're consid-
cred to be a reflection on General
Foch, commander -in-chief of the al
lied armies on the western front.
In letter appearing in the London
newspapers General Maurice charged
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the
exchequer, and Premier Lloyd George
with having made nisstatements in
the House of Commons regarding
military matters. A'special court of in
qury is to investigate the charges,
which are denied by Chancellor Bonar
Law on behalf of the government.
Nicaragua Enters War.
Nicaragua has declared war against
Germany and its allies. The entry of
the Central American republic into
the war makes the twentieth antag-
onnist arrayed against the Teutonic
allies.
The conclusion of peace between
Roumania and the central powers
finally has been brought about by the
signing of a treaty at Bucharest on
Monday. Isolated from it's allies by
the detection of Russia, nothing was
left for Roumania to do but accept
peace from its enemies at the hard
price they imposed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Boy Scouts Asked to Hunt
For Black Walnut Trees

New York, May 7.-Scarcity Of
black walnut timber for making gun
stocks and airplane propcllers has re.
suited in President Wilson addressing
an appeal to the $4,000 boy scouts 81
America asking them to communicate
to the War department the location
through the country Of black walnut
trees. their sizes, the names Of the
owners and the price at which the,
can be purchased
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
BUTLER MAY BE FIRST.

BUTLER MAY BE FIRST.
The official count will bs necessary
to determine the relative positions Of
the seven successful candidates, as
Butler and Smith are close for first
and second places; Falconer and
Towl for third and fourth, and Zin-
man and Ure running neck and neck
for fifth and sixth, with Ringer not
far behind for seventh place. The
first wide gap appears between Ring
er and Reynolds, seventh and eighth,
with Hunmel trailing closely behind
Reynolds.
A gap of more than 1000 votes
exists between the high man and the
mayor.
HITS MAYOR HARD.
The soldier vote may change the
osition Of the mayor, some OF his
friends stated, but they do not ex-
pect he can increase his strength
enough to make any material differ
erce.
Dahlman supporters looked glum
last night when they gave up the fight.
The mayor was visibly affected when
the returns were received, but he
would not admit defeat.
I'm still betting on the soldier
vote," he remarked, rather cheerlessly.
A newsboy on the sidewalk shouted
through an open window of the city
clerks office, where the mayor was
watching the returns.
"Dahlman defeated" the boy ex-
claimed.
"Not yet" he isn't, replied the
Butler and Falconer.
Unofficial returns indicate that the
allied candidates ticket went through
with the exception of Wit, the labor
candidate of that group.
Butler and Falconer were the only
candidates of the Jim Dahlfnan ticket
who broke in, Butler apparently hold
ing first place. He was second at the
primary. Falconer had the advantage
of strong personal organization be-
hind him and his election was gener.
ally conceded.
Zimman, who in holding fifth place,
made splendid showing in the face
of strong opposition from elements
which failed to accomplish their pur-
poses.
Mr.. Zimman served three terms in
TIE city council, from 1900 to 1909
and made an unsuccessful race three
years ago. He served % months as
acting mayor. following the death Of
Mayor Moores.
To Buy Gas Plant.
The proposition on the requirement
of the gas plant was indorsed by the
voters, according to unofficial returns,
while $35,000 bond proposition for the
purchase of the Florence Eagle hall
for fire station, seems to have been
lost.
No canvass has been made on the
city charter commission election.
Seated in Two Weeks.
The new commissioners will take
their seats in two weeks. When they
shall have been certified by the elec-
Continued ON Page Two. Column Two,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Democracy Must Be Taught
In Schools, Says Mrs. Bradford
(By Associated Press.)

+ Hot Springs, Ark, May 7.-Democ-
racy must be taught in the schools
during and after the war as arithme- :
tic has been taught, Mrs. Mary C. C..
Bradford, president of the National
Education association and state su-
perintendent of public instruction of
Colorado, declared today in an ad-
dress here before the General Fed
Grafton of Womens' Clubs, on WAR
Modified Education
Not only must Our food, our
clothes, our travelling and our ex-
penses OF every kind be rearranged in
accordance with new needs raised by
the war;" she said, "but Our schools
must be altered to fit the great
changes. Autocracy must be painted
for what it really is, so th1t never
again shall the world be plunged into
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08
Cancellation Of Frances Debt
to u. S. Proposed by Kenyon

Washington, May 7.-Caneellation
of Frances financial obligations to
the United States is proposed in, a
resolution introduced today by SEN
ator Kenyon of Iowa. The resolu-
ton provides that "all obligations of
the republic of France to the United
States of America for moneys bor-
rowed or funds advanced since the
commencement of the present war
including interesss thereon be and are
hereby cancelled"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-05-08

such struggle; so that preparations
for wrecking civilization, such as
Germany made for the last 40 years,
shall be estimated at their true worth
and means taken to save ourselves
from their menace"
A committee of 26 leading American
educators has been appointed by the
National Education association, she
explained, to formulate plan for the
new after -the-war education and "in
order that the nations OF the world
that stand for humanity may be more
closely allied in this important matter
the training of the next generation
we have cabled England, France
and Italy, asking for cooperation and
a future coordination of the school
systems of those countries with our
own"