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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18
Lemberg Goes to Poles
In Pact With Ukruine

RERLIN, May II (By The As,o.
ciated Press).-According to thu
agreement reached between the Poles
and Ukrainians through the good Of
fees of Entente representatives. thu
demarkation line between the two
forces, which have been contendins
in Galicia, has been drawn between
Lemberg and Przemyl, according n
Vienna dispatch to the "vossischs
Zeitung."
Lemberg goes to the Poles, Will.
the district Of Boryslaw- Dronobyox
and the rest of Eastern Galicia falls
to the Ukrainians, it is said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18

clared in official circles that over
optimism at present should be dis
couraged.
ROME, May II (By The Associated
Press).-Thomas Nelson Page, Ameri-
can Ambassador to Italy, returned yes
terday from Paris. He was accompanied
by 7. Hart Anderson, jr., third secre-
tary of the embassy.
The ambassador said he felt more
optimistic about the situation than
when he left Rome a week ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18
National Mourning Day
Planned for French Dead

PARIS, May IL Deputies Bergen
and Pierre Rameil are sponsors of
law which would make November a
day of national mourning to those who
died for France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18
PaIatirsate Republic
Formation Is Forecast

RERLIN, May 1s (By The Associ
ated Press .-Accordin to the
"Rundschau," French propaganda II
the Palatinate has resulted in the
formation of a military guard"
This ic comprised of native citi-
zens, and the "Rundschau" declares
an independent Palatinate republic
will be proclaimed Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18

The Palatinate, which is part of
Bavaria, lie swest of the Rhine north
of Alsace and Lorraine. Before the
war it's population numbered about
100000. It's area is 2,2S8 square
miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18

of the German delegates this after
noon.
Count Won Brockdorff- Rantzau, be-
fore his departure, forwarded to M.
Clemenceau a new note dealing with
the Saar coal district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-18
Pope to Ask
Allies Soften
German Terms

Continued from page 1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

of the destruction OF the war. He
writes:
Big forests have all been shot
up. Not a twig is left, only the
stumps OF the trees are standing
now. Dead horses and all kinds OF
graves are everywhere"
He writes that they are busy haul
ing ammunition following the troops
that are going through Germany,
and that the towns are all shot to
pieces and that he has not seen one
building that has not been hit by
shells. The building in which he
was staying has shell holes in it so
large you could stick your foot
through them, he writes.
P. P. Murray, young Omaha at
torney formerly connected with the
traffic bureau of the Chamber of
Commerce, returned yesterday from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

Edgewood Arsenal, Md, where he
was in the ordnance department OF
the army. He was discharged from
the service Friday and probably will
resume his former position here.
Chief Printer Watt of the battle
ship Pennsylvania is spending ten
day furlough in Omaha and Council
Bluffs, where he formerly resided.
Mr.. Watt is serving his fourth en-
listment in the navy.
A big skating rink has been made
at Fort Omaha and plans have been
laid for some old-fashioned skating
parties. The rink is more than 200
feet long and 100 feet across. A
hedge OF shrubbery has been made
along the edges Of the pond and
electric lights have been strung
across it. Skates have been pro-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
The Aband0nedRoon1
By Wadsworth Camp

stood braced against the door. Raw
Inns caught her and held her up
right. The flakes whirled from the
court in vicious pursuit. Bobby
slammed the door shut.
Maria" he cried. You were
right, Hartley"
Yet at first he could scarcely &C
cept this pitiful creature as the bril-
Liant and exotic dancer with whom
he had dined the night of the first
murder. As he stared at her, her fea-
lures twisted. She burst into reich
Jig sobs. She staggered toward
Paroles. As she went the snow melt
ed from her hat and cloak. She be-
came black figure again. With all
appearance of having been miners
ed in water she sank on the hearth.
swaying back and forth. reaching
b'indly for Paroles hand.
DO what you please with me,
Carlos" she whimpered with her
Slight accent from which all the
music had fled. Il couldn't stand
it another minute. | couldn't get to
the station, and II wanted to know
which-which-"
Paroles watched her curiously.
Get Jenkins" he said, softly to
Rawlins.
He faced Maria again.
Il could have told you, | think.
when you fought me away out there.
No one wants to arrest you. jenkins
will verify my own knowledge"
This is dangerous" the doctor
rumbled. This woman shouldn't
wait here. She should have dry
clothing at once"
Maria shrank from him. For the
first time here wet skirt exposed her
ieet, encased in torn stockings. The
cancer wore no shoes, and Bobby
guessed why she had been so elusive,
why she had left so few traces.
Il won't CO." she cried, until he
tells me-"
Go Be Continued.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
..SUFFER|NCS OF.
REFUGEES MADE
MARINES FIGHT
J.E. AppIegate, Wounded Four
Times at Chateau Thierry,
InvaIided Home to
Omaha.

1T was the sight OF the French
refugees that made me eager to
fight. did not know what war
really meant until ! had seen the
sufferings Of the homeless old men,
women and children of France
said Julian E. Apologize, Chateau
Thierry veteran. invalidsd home
from France because OF four
wounds received in action, and at
present. residing with w. F. Dick
son, 2222 South Thirty.hrst street.
Just after Americas entrance into
the war he joined the marines. Ait
er a short training period he was
sent to France with the 5lst COM
pany OF the Second division, Fifth
marines. - =
The company Of which Apologize
was a member was assigned to help
fill the gap in the French lines at
Chateau Thierry when the Hun rush
on Paris was stopped. They were
brought to the firing line on double
quick time, running about mile
and half. He was wounded when
ordered with 50 other members Of
his company to capture an enemy
machine gun nest.
Wounded Four Times.
"A machine gun got a line OH
me-" he said, "and | was hit twice
in the right arm. once in the right
side and once in. the leg. Because
OF the intense machine gun fire my
comrades were unable to move me
and | was left in a she'll hole until
further reinforcements arrived and
we were enabled to destroy the
machine gun nest.
II crawled about a quarter of a
mile to a dressing station at the
edge Of the woods. but the German
artillery soon located US and forced
US to move"
In company with several OF his
comrades wounded in the same en-
gagement, Mr.. Apologize was fin
ally sent to an American hospital
in Paris. where he remained for
nearly FIVE months. A few days be-
iSre the signing of the armistice he
was invaded home.
While in the hospital in Paris he
was visited by Sergt. NJ. L. Dickson
At 2222 South Thirtyhrst street.
Mr.. Apologize expects a medical
discharge as soon as the she'll frag-
ments lodged in his leg arc removed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

vided for both soldiers and their
girl friends and the big pond will
furnish recreation to the hundreds
OF soldiers stationed at the post,
1t. Richard +. Thompson is in
charge OF the skating pond.
Richard Kitchen, manager OF the
Paxton hotel. celebrated New
Years by discarding the uniform
of Uncle Sam and returning to civil
life.
He was one Of the most promi.
nent of the young business men OF
Omaha to enlist in the army, Five
months ago he entered the quar-
termaster's department and served
at Fort Omaha.
Dick" came out of the service
Tuesday. just as he went III,
buck private. He has returned to
his duties at the hotel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
BurI Thomas Accidentally
Shot Celebrating New Year

The first accident this year oc-
CURED at Twenty4third and Grant
streets at 1905 Wednesday morn
ing. Burls Thomas, negro, 1880
Maple street. who police say>is en-
ployed at the Blackstone hotel was
accidentally shot by a companion
welcoming 1919. He was taken to
the st. Joseph's hospital. where he
has an even chance for recovery.
J, No arrests had been made at II a.
nj. today. The last man to be ar
rested last year was Harry Abbott,
2l08 Sodth Tenth street. Police
say he was caught at depot with
q pints of whisky in his possession.
Only one fire has been reported
this year, in a house owned by G.
Al Vradenbutg, 1888 Georgia ave
nue.. Little damage was done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
Silver Platter is Given
to WattIes BY Associates

A silver platter, 'sheaped high with
the love and best wishes Of men and
women who worked with Gurdon
w. Wattles during the war;" was
presented to the federal food ad-
ninistrator, Of Nebraska last week
by county federal food administra-
tors, state committeeman and as
sooiates. 49, :
The gift is inscribed with the seal
of the food administration and the
words, "A token Of adn,iring ap-
probation Of his patriotic and signal
services to his country and state. .
=, In a printed testimonial just is
sued, is reproduced the letter Of
presentation and Mr.. Watties' ac-
ceptance. A long Hist OF donors is
mentioned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
Canteen Workers Extend
Greetings to Khaki Bows

Red Cross canteen workers were
on duty all day at the Union station
to extend New Years greetings to
all soldiers passing through the
city. Mrs. James c. Dahlman's
COPS was on duty at the informa-
ton desk and Mrs. Howard Bald
RIGGS company in the hostess house.
Wofner, serve from 7 a. m, to 1890
p. m.
A train OF wounded men expected
today was delayed until Thursday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
Missouri Remains Open
Longest in Many Years

The nipping cold OF last night
came pretty near closing the river.
This morning there is narrow
channel free from ice along the Ne
braska shore and just above the
street railway company bridge
Farther up the stream, and below
the Illinois Central bridge ice has
formed in the channel.
1t has been many years since the
Missouri has remained open until
January |. Usually the channel is
closed by ice along about the middle
OF December. Old settlers recall,
however, that during one winter.
something like so years ago, the ice
bridge did not form until late in
February.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
Domestic Relations
Court May Be Created
Here in Near Future

. A domestic relations court may be
established in Omaha in the near fu-
ture without recourse to state legis-
lature 10 pass such bill.
Lawyers have determined that the
district judges are empowered to es-
tablish such court if they deem it
wise, according to DR.. Jennie Callfas
OF the Welfare board. ~ g =
Judge Leslie and Judge Sears de-
clared in favor of the court at the
last judges meeting, Definite action
will probably be taken when the
Judges confer again next Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02
68GaGi SGeluul1.

A soldier with a "sweet-tooth"
writes from France to the Omaha
Chamber OF Commerce this pitiful
story:
81 am in France and ] cannot buy
anything sweet, so wish you would
please send me some candy"
The message is signed William
Wakefield. 8l6 infantry. American
Expeditionary Force, First Army
France.
Henry Meyers of the third exemp-
the board has asked the War De-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

Go Be Continued.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

Mrs. Mabel Walker, in charge of
the soldiers employment bureau at
the Chamber of Commerce, has had
a letter from her husband, Roy f.
Walker, who is in France with Com
pany c OF the l4th engineers, in
which he stated that they are now
near Verdun in a section of the
country that has been torn by
thousands of shells and suffered all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

was originated in the
laboratories of DR.. Jules
Bengue, in Paris, a quar-.
ter of a century ago.
This original French
product (although exten.
sively imitated) is abso'
lutely alone in its remark.
able efficiency in relieving
headaches, neuralgia sci.
atica, rheumatism, colds
and catarrhal affections of
the nose and throat.
Clean, and easy to ap.
ply-the effect is delight
fully soothing, healing and
refreshing.
Keep a tube in the house.
THOS. LEEMING & co.
American Agents New York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-02

partment to release the soldier
clerks who have been doing clerical
work for the third draft board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
DANIELS SEEKS TO USE
NAVAL RADIO STA WOMS
IN COMMERCIAL FIELD
Tells Congress Business World
Threatened BY Wiihdru,CaI
Of Wireless Seruice.

WASHINGTON. July 23.-Sccretarv
Daniels i'll asking Congress today to
enact legislation permitting the Navy
Department to continue handling com
mercial radio messages. declared that
AN intolerable situation in the bust
ness world was threatene because OF
me inadcquacy of other international
communicated systems
In letter to Speaker Gillett. the
Secretary said the navy owned and
operated s. per cent of all radio sta
tions in the United States and that
with its existing organization 1t could
continue the work, which mo CONNER.
ciai company is now in "A position to
accomplish" No hardship on private
companies would result. the secretary
said. because only five commercial
stations within continental United
States maintain continuous service
"On the nroclaimng of peace" wrote
the secretary. "the handling of business
by the navs; radio stations will auto
matically cease, and the result Will
very probably be disastrous to Ameri-
can business interests"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
NAME J. VAUGHAN GARY
COUNSEL TO TAX BOARD
Industrial Commission Examiner
Chosen as Successor of Late
Judge +. E. Montague.
TO ASSUME DUTIES AT ONCE
Second Assistant Will Fill Vacancy
Caused by Advanccmcnt-Ncw In
cumbent Is Graduate of Richmond
College in Law and Arts Courses.
TO ASSUME DUTIES AT ONCE

j. Vaughan Gary, of 1885 West
Grace Street. was named yesterday by
the state Tax Board it's counsel and
executive assistant. to succeed Judge
L. L. Montague, who died several
weeks ago at his home in Hampton.
Mr. Gray. who now holds the posi-
tion of examiner for the Virginia In
dustrial Commission, will take over
the duties of his new Office at once.
The second assistant TO the board is
r. Warren Wall, who Will remain IN
that position.
The work which Mr.. Gary soon will
undertake is not new TO him. In May
assistant to Oscar l. Shewmake, WIZ
was then counsel and executive as
sisLant. He relnained until June, 1918
t%hen he took over the affairs OF the
sust of the same year. Before thi:
official connection. he had done speciA
work for the board
In August. 1918. Mr.. Gary went r.
Washington. after having been turn
ed down for active service with the
War Industries Board. lie was secret
airy to the National Agricultural Al
visory Committee, and was assistant
TO form Governor Henry &. Stuart on
the price hiking committee. He re-
turned here last January to take up
mission.
Mr.. Gary is Richmond College
graduate, having received the bachelor
OF arts degree III 1912 and that of
bachelor of law in 1915. He engage
IN The general practice Of his pro
an associate of Commonwcalths At
torney George $. Wise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
URGE OPERATION OF ROADS
UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL
Plan submitted TO House for Merging
Lines in Score of Private
Systcms.
tBy Associated press.1

WASHINGTON. July 23.-Private
ownership and operation of railroads.
merged into twenty or thirty great
competing systems under the super
vision of Federal transportation
board. with a statutory rule OF rate
making assured to the roads net
return of q per cent, was offered to
the House Commerce Committee today
as the plan OF the National Transpor-
tation Conference.
Harry y. Wheeler. OF Chicago. former
president Of the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States. which assembled
the conference. explained that hear
inEs had been held for six months at
which shippers. abroad men, labor
union officials. and bankers had been
heard. The plan evolved was said to
be combination of the best features
OF plans already put forward with
some new elements assembled into what
the conferences regarded as har-
moniouS whole.
Continued government operation
until remedial legislation is enacted
was urged by the conference, with the
limitation that such Legislation should
ne enacted this year. With the re-
turn OF the roads. at time when many
probably VIII be showing deficits. the
conference, thought there should be
made available by Congress Il railroad
reserve fund Of 100000. GOO, adminis.
tered by the proposed Federal trans
portation board. for the stabiliZation
OF the roads credit and to facilitate
the recommended consultations The
sum eventually would be returned io
the government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
REPRESENTATIVE RAGSDALE.
OF SOUTH CAROLINA, is DEAD
Expires in Office of His Physician In
Washington, Result of Heart
Trouble.
fSy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON Julv o2-Ranresen

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Representa-
tive J. w. Ragsda!e. of South Caro-
lima, dropped dead today while in the
Office OF physician.
Mr.. Ragsdale was in the House yes
day apparently in good health. He
had been undergoing treatment, how
ever. for some weeks, and made one Of
his regular visits today TO the office
OF his physician. where he died. Re
ports reaching his colleagues indicated
that death was due 10 heart disease
DR.. r. Arthur Hooc. the representa-
tative's physician. said Mr.. Ragsda e
became unconscious while being treat
ed for nasal trouble and that efforts to
revive him were unsuccessful.
Mr.. Ragsdale was born in Timmons-
vile, 5. c.. foriy-seven years ago He
was educated at the University o.:
South Carolina, and was a member of
the south Carolina Legislature and
Senate before being elected TO Con-
gress in 1913.
The death of Representative Rags
gale was announced late today in the
House. which adjourned out OF respect
atier adopting a resolution providing
Tor appointment of a committee of tif-
teen TO attend the funeral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
believe RACE TROUBLE.
IN WASHINGTON At EMO
Officials Report, Few Outbreaks Last
Night on Streets of
Capital.
1000 TROOPS STILL GUARD
Najor-Genera1 Haan, Commanding
Armed Forces, Reports to Secrc-
tary of War Baker That Quiet Is
Maintained.
tBy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. uly 2S.-Streets of
the national capital were patrolled
again tonight by force of cavalry,
infantry and marines numbering more
than 1000 men. no precaution being
overlooked by the authorities against
a renewed outbreak of the race riots
which have occurred on four success
sive nights.
Officials were hopeful that tho com
parative quiet which prevailed last
night marred by only one clash re :
sulting in the killing of one white
man and the fatal wounding Of an
olher by negro, meant that the sud :
oen nia2e OF race hatred had heen eN-
tinguished.
The element of rain. however, whic,
was believed to have played an i'm
portant part in Keeping people orr
the, streets last night was iackinr To-.
night. Major General w. G. Haan If
command of the military forces coon.
Grating with the police. expressed con
fldence tonight that there would he
no lurther serious disorders
Reports from Major General Haan
commanding the special povost Euar.i
or troops which is assisting the loca
police were 10 the effect. Secretarv
Baker SAID today, that order was helm,
maintained throughout Washincton
mere was a commendable s6irit of
helpful cooperation on the nart ~ ~
Git!Zens. both white and colorad NJ
Baker said. They observed reneraI
the request to refrain from crowdin =
the streets last night"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
BIG DlRIG2BLE HANGAR
WOULD CONTAIN TWO
SIZE OF BRITISH R-34
Ndry department Orders One
run ON Lakehurst, Nev
Jersey, Size.

WASHINGTON. July ga $4,000 :
100000 cubic feet hangar for diri,.ibles
was ordered today by tho Navy De-
partment. The site for the structure
waA selected at Lakehurst. n J. WORT
wlii begin at once WV
was stated today that the pro-
posed hangar would be the most
c,aracious single room in the ITnitsd
Siates. and probably in the world. The
dimensions are: no
Length 500 feet; width $50 feet.
ne .ght, $50 feet; cubic contents. 40,
100000 feet. 1t has been stated bers-
u fore that the navy intended to build
hangar that would contain a YES
sci OF the R-S4 type. The dimensions
or the building, however. show thar
tIe navy can store two dirigibles of
tEat type IL the proposed hangar and
nave plenty of room TO spare
one reason advanced for the deci-
Son Son to build the immense hangar is
that the United states has in mind a
diriStble that will far surpass tho
R-3i in size. Authorities agree tina
the biggest factor IN war and aerial
CO tmmerce Will be the dirigible 1t is
estimated that the R-3l with an
envelope of 100000 cubic feet capa
city has Il cruising radius or 5000
miles. and that IL 100000 cubic
envelope would take dirigible from
Lcndon 10 eking. and further that
tn. dirgiblc the United States may
build could start at Washington and
sal, around the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24
PERSHING GETS DEGREE
Hnpid-Firc i.ntin Grcets American
Commander When lie Receives
Honor at Cambridge

LONDON. July pa blast of rand :
iro Latin narratinE General pcrsh-
ings fcats in the war greeted the
American commandment in chief when hc
strpped forward TO receive the degree
or Doctor of Laws at Cambridge this
Spectators wondered whether 'Rlack
Jack Pcrshins got the idea" but the
famous, warrior stuck to his post with
smile while the public orator
enumerated in = dead language the
salient points OF the former school
masters career.
Miniature balloons were released
from the gallery when the degree had
bccn conferred on General Pershinc
who was the recipient of numerous
CONGRATULATIONS before his departurc
from Dover for France