Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 7, 1915, Page 2

GIRLS BURNED Twenty Lives Lost in Four-B0T¥| .., nave taken the necessary steps to| steamship which were in Roumanian | Wooden Firetrap in Brook- lyn Suburb, MANY ARE REPORTED INJURED NEW YORK, Nov. 6—Twenty men and girls were killed and more than fifty others were ln_hnd, ac- cording to police, in a fire that swept through a four-story wooden factory building on North Sixth street, in the | Willlamsburg section of Brooklyn, today. Five hundred parsous were at work In the building. The fire started in the quarters of the Diamond Candy company, lo- cated on the first and second floors, w«nd spread so rapidly that many of the women and girls were forced to| §imp from windows and fire escapes. All of these received serious injuries and ambulances were called from eight hospitals to care for them. Many Persons Injured. At 3 p. m. the police reported that at least ten persons had lost their lives as & result of the fire. Police sald foriy-five girls and a num- ber of men had been injured and carried to hospitals. Ambulances and physiclans were rushed to the scene from all parts of Brooklyn, and mumerous temporary hospitals were established for the many persons injured in escaping from the burning building. Firemen thought the fire atarted on the first floor of the building, as survivors sibllity of escape in that way was out off. A majority of the 500 employes in the bullding were said to have been on the upper floors ocoupled by the Essex Shirt company and a cloak manufacturing con- cern. The Diamond Candy company oo~ Up Italian Consulate In New York Fails NBEW YORK, Nov. 6.~The third at- tempt within & year to wreck the offices here of the Itallan consul general, G. Fara Forni, with a bomb, was made today. The missile, sald to have been hurled from a nearby roof, struck the pavement a short distance away from i §:§ ! § E i § | i ¥ 1 G i i 1 { i B i i : i 2 2% H §§ i | i ] H Hi i:?z : i i%} i i i | | lits ngsig ;si;% Egisi s §iE ; : ; i i : ; J il H E [ E I i BB | GREEK still unsettled. King Constantine s reported from Athens te have upon M. Eaimis to althogsn LONDON, Nov. 8. ~Roumanian authori- bring into Roumanian harbors and dis- arm vessels flying the Russian fiag which are loaded with armg and ammu- nitlon for Serbla. says a semi-official statement issued at Bucharest and re oceived here by wireless from Berlin. This action has been taken, It is an- nounced, because of the Austro-German occupation of the Serblan bank of the Danube. Russian men-of-war which fled into the Roumanian harbor of Grula, already have been disarmed and the crews, numbering 0, interned at Kustendje. Berlin reported on November 4 that/ the Roumanian government had ordered | the disarmament and Internment of two | | beefi mssumed that the Muscovite expe- THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 7, 1915 |Roui Seizes Arms Intended for INC A“]}_Y_FAGTORY! Serbs and Disarms Russ Warships Ruesian torpedo boats and an armed | waters at Turn-Severin on the Danube. | The same day, however, a dispatch from | Rome sald the Roumanian government | had refused the request of the German minister at Bucharest that Russian war- ships be disarmed, Informing him that since navigation of the Danube was fres, Roumania’s neutrality had not been vio- lated. If Roumania has decided to close the Danube to Russia, its action may have | an important bearing upon the plans| of th entente allles in Serbla, for it has ditionary force which is to be sent into the Balkans would be carried on trans- ports up the Danube. There even have | been rumors that they were on the way. ZAIMIS AGREES TO RECONSTRUCT GREEK CABINET (Continued from Page One.) Sausto German forces in Galicia sald by the war office today to have won a further victory over the Russiana in the fighting along the Btripa river. The Rus- slans were thrown back to their gld po- sitions on the east bank of the river. In the recent fighting thers fifty officers and 00,000 Russians have been captured. The army of General Von Linsingen captured further Russian positions north- east of Rudka. Russlan attempts to break through the German lines on the Dvinsk front were futile. Concerning the western front, the war office says that in the Champagne, north of Massigna, the French were ejected by means of hand grenades from a portion of a German trench which they had en- tered. SUNDAY PUSHES SYRACUSE FIGHT (Continued from Page One.) here he has visited every pla d met everybody of interest. He has toured the manufacturing plants, newspaper offices, banks, schools, colleges and hotels. Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse university, who at one tims was violently opposed to him, is one of his stanchest supporters and Thursday had the evangelist visit that institution and speak to 4000 students, about coeds. After that the chancellor took him on & personally conducted tour of the build- ings and grounds. The meetings this week have been at- tended mostly by Syracuse people as the surounding towns have been negotiating for reservations. This coming week crowds of from 500 to 700 from Auburm, Oswego, Watertown, Fulton, Onedia, Utica and other places attend, - One Disturbing Blement. one disturbing element has come uring the week and that has been activity of a gang of burglars who been looting homes while the owners attending the meetings, half a dozen beries having been reported nightly, loot being mostly in jewelry and ¥, Thureday night one of the men captured, but, last night, more thefts ere reported. Invitations from other cities are pour- St. Louls, Nashville, Grand Rap- Minneapolis want him, while a from New York is due here week with a request to visit Il be 1918 before he goes H 3 ol & LUCKEY LEADS TEACHERS' RACE FOR PRESIDENT (Continued from Page One.) These are the only cities competing for the convention. Tho ballots must be voted and b8 in| the hands of the executive committes again by the first few days in December. Official Count in December, ‘Then on December 11 the executive com- mittee is to meet at the Lindell hotel in Lincoln and make the official count. Of the 132 names that appeared in the primary for nomination for president, some ran fairly close to the vote of the fifth man nominated. Thus Fred Hunter of Lincoln got 100 votes. State Superin~ tendent A. O. Thomas got § votes, Prin- cipal Vernon G. Mays of Lincoln got 81 votes, P. M. Whitehead got 6 and Kate McHugh of Omaha got 4. From these figures the number of votes run down to aa low as one vote for some of the can- didates. “Well, we didn't know who was run. ning, so when 1 came to vote I voted for my superintendent, of course, who else?" #ald a bright little high school teacher from Blair, The school men are especially pleased with the large number of candidates and the scattered way in which the primary vote was cast, “It indicates there was no slating to speak of,” sald Treasurer Matthews “It 13 & good sign that politics 1s practically eliminated.” Secretary Daniels’ Newspaper Plant is Destrt!ed by Fire RALEIGH, N. C,, Nov. The entire plant and bullding of the News and Ob- server, owned by the secretary of the navy, Josephus Danlels, was destroyed by fire which started shortly before 6 o'clock thia morning. The large printing ostablishment of M. Uszell & Co. fa also & complete loss. Several small stores are either partially or completely destroyed.’ W. H. Bagley, business manager of the News and Observer, was painfully in- Jured by a falling plece of machinery while attempting to get books out of the building. First estimates of the property loss, with the fire still burning, were about $250,000, It is the second time the News and Observer had been burned out since Seo- retary Danlels has been at the head of the Navy department, the first fire hav- CHICAGO WETS PLAN| BIG PARADE T0DAY Sponsors Say Hundred Thousand | Thousand Will March in Protest Against Closing Saloons. MAYOR CALLS IT INTIMIDATION s CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-—Officers of the United Socleties for Local Self Government, have sald that the “Home Rule and Personal Liberty" | parade to be held tomorrow through | the downtown streets of Chicago, as| a protest against Mayor William Ialé Thompson's action in enforcing | the state law closing saloons on Sun- day, will be the largest demonstra- | tion of fts kind ever seen in this| country. They have predicted that scorts of thousands would be in line, including many trade unionists and| numerous women. More than 2,000 organizations of various kinds, rep- resenting twenty nationalities, were snnounced as having accepted invi-| tations to participate. No organization directly or indirectly | representing the liquor business will be | allowed In the column, sponsors for the | demonstration announcing thet brewers, | saloonkeepers, distillers and hlr!enderl,‘ {in which he denounced the demonstra- | | tion as showing disrespect for law and | | Thompson in closing the Chicago saloons | population feel on this question. | will be more than 100,000 patriotic Amer- who desire to mareh will do so as in- dividuals or as members of other organi- zations. An effort was made to provide aufomobiles for all the women who de- sired to appear in the demomstration Plans also were made for the construc- tion of hundreds of floats Mayor Thompson declined an invitation to review the procession, sending a letter as an attempt to intimidate officials | sworn to enforce the statutes. Invita- | tions to review the marchers were also | gent to Governor Edward F. Dunne of Iliino's and other state, county and ecity officials. The United Socleties for Local Self- Goverament, under whose auspices the parade will be held, consists of 973 auxil- fary organizations. The committee in charge of the parade consists of George Landau, Anton J, Cermak, A. H. Rosen- tiel, C. F. Pettkoske, Leopold Neumann and Willlam Fisher. Mr. Landau, who is president of the United Societies, said today: “The parade was planned as a mighty protest aga'nst the action of Mayor Sunday. We want the officials and the citizens of the city, county, state and natiun to know how a majority of the There fjean citizens in lire. If the weather is fine there may be 200,000 marchers.” Department Orders. WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.—(Special Tel- egram.) — Postmasters Appointed — Ne- braska: Bvlrkl, Cherry county, Peter F. Simons, Vice Btta L. Etter resigned. lowa: Roberts, Hardin county, Mrs. Alva Shrahorn, vice 8. O. Windocker resigned. South Dakoto: Folsom, Ouster county, Leon J. Roebuck, Swan resigned. Penville, Arthur Sloan, vice B. moved. NOTES FROM WEST POINT AND CUMING COUNTY WEST POINT, Nov vice Ray Harding county F. Robinson re- 6.~The district | court for Cuming county will convene for the regular fall term on Monday morn- Ing. Judge Anson A. Welch of Waynes will preside for the first time in this county. There are thirty cases on the bar | docket, one criminal and twenty-nine etvil Among the latter are four di- vorce cases and five suits in partition The docket is about of the average size. The jury is called to appear one week later, November 15, Fire completely destroyed one bam, granaries, windmill and other farm build- ings at the farm home of Emil Rabbas, | Fire wag set by a small son of the family, playing with matches In the barn. A horse and cow | were burned, &nd a large quantity of northwest of this city. hay and grain and farm machinery The house and a newly bullt barn were | saved. sews has reached the city of the mar-| rlage at Sacred Heart church, Oleyen, auspices of the county board and is ¥ tended to eliminate the periodical floods which have, every year, caused great damage to property and seriously threat- ened the river bridge. Similar work for a like purpose is being done at Wisner | and 1t is hoped that henceforth Cuming county will not suffer ms much in the | past from the disastrous floods that were of annual occurence. Ireland Becoming Self-Supporting (Correspondence of the Assoclated Prees.) DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. L—Ireland is gradually becoming selt-supporting in a political scnse, the latest returns show- ing that for the last year the taxes come within $1,8,000 of equaling the expenditures. For 1713 the defiait was $6,100,000, and for 1912, It was over ¥7,000,- 00, An official report on relations between Ireland and Great Britain shows how the proportion of the population of Ire- ! 1and has fallen.in relation to that of the United Kingdom as a whole, and is as | tollows: of Joseph Doernemann and Miss Lena|Census. Great Britatn. Ireland. Pot. Rhode. 1841 18,500,000 £,175,000 n The Cuming county Sunday schol con- | ]x -3 2] & 4 vention in annual session at Wisner, | 1501 7,000,000 4460 000 11 Monday and Tuesday, November 22|18l 0,5%,00) 4,390,000 9.7 and 23 Contractor Elsinger and his force of! | men are making rapid progress on the work of cutting a new channel for the My Monday Elkhorn river at this place. the last of the brush and timber cover- ing a spoce 200 feet wide will have been removed and the work of excavation | begun. The work is being done under the | | TEN YEARS’ SENTENCE FOR STEALING AUTOMOBILE MASON CITY, Ia, Nov. 8—(Bpecial Telegram.)—Roy Telford was today given & ten years' indeterminate sentence for stealing an automobile. The THOMPSON-BELDEN STO HOWARD AND SIXTEENTH STREETS RE New Silk Chiffon Taffetas In Black and Colors A special showing of new shades of blue; some lovely colors sure to prove attractive. Plen! of taffetas in other col- ors, but fashion is rather insistent about some one of the new blues. Magnificent! This fine showing of Costume Velvets in the new autumn shades Boft and lustrous, exquisite- 80, forty-two inches wide. newest shades of blue and brown are conspicuous in this display. All at Its Best Now Ing occurred April 2, 1918 g {4 i polls, 1f at all. take & whole yea® for Chicago, it . was Sunday's comment, Sing “Brighten.” Seven hundred clergymen and religious workers attended an interdenominational ‘winners' conferéhce here on ‘L'hurs- Bunday’s direction. *wLrighten s the favorite punday hymn evangelist even has the sipging it alone at the Friday o fthis week Sunday will sound his first call for converts, the result is assured, two score having al- announced their conversion and wait only for the summons, — _ Omaha Indians See Stephens, FREMONT, Neb, Nov. &.—(Spectal)— A party of sixteen Omaha Indlans were in Fremont for a conference with Con- 4 ] P. A, B. Widener , Financier, is Dead PHILADELPHIA, Nov, &~P. A. B, Widener, widely known fi ancler, died at his home at Elkins Parx, near here, today. Mr, Widener had been ill for some time. He was a dominant factor in the street rallway systems of this city, New York, Chicago and other cities, He was 81 yoars old. Death I8 belleve? to have been due io advanced age. For several years past Mr, Widener had gradyally been withdrawing from directorships of a number of ocor- porations in which he had formerly been aotive. At the time of his death he was a director in the Land Title and Trust company of this city, Philadelphia Trac- tion company, International Marine com- pany and the Jarden Brick company. Mr, Widener was a great lover of art ang his collection of paintings is sald to be one of the largest and most valuable in the w DEATH RECORD Art Needlework The with a personalif J:?lu gift one mk:uy > L i - g of needlework, tatting, orocheting and embroidery. But we advise patrons who wish the finished pieces for Ohristmas to order early. Fremont Hootlegger Fined. FREMONT, Neb, Nov. 8.—(Special)— John Smith pleaded gullty Mrs, R Rajsky. liquor without license and :...el:?oa‘ MADISON, N Nov. S-—(Special)— $100 and costs in distriot court. Under|M™ Rudolph Rajsky died Thuraday the federa) law Smith was assessed $31.63 evening after an iliness of three months a4 & license fee for the proportionate |°f {Droat trouble and other complications. year up to the time of his arrest. Smith | Mary Havel Rajsky was born in Bo- was taken into custody three weks ago |"C™8 September 37, 1854 January 6, 157, after he had sold a bottle of whisky to & detective. He formerly conducted a CABINET SITUATION {s | barber shop. Butter and Egg Thief Sentenced. FREMONT, Neb., Nov. &-—(Special)— Gus Lundberg, a young man, pleaded the premiership, Paris heard that the resignation of the , SUllty to breaking into the plant of the Zaimis cabinet has been definitely aceepted by the king. it Creamery company and steal- ing a quantity of butter and eggs, and name was Charlle and they had I‘rfl:&only week. She wi rly ection apartment col from curious neighbors e rarilg HAY AND E RN HAY ALFALFA her husbang and young family to Amer- fca, settling in Chicago, where they re- sided until the spring of 1908, when they came to Madison, where they have since resided. Deceased is survived by her cged parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Havel, and her husband, Rudolf, at home, four sons and one daughter, James, Anton and Rudolph and Mrs, Mary Rajsky of Chicago, and August of this city; also one brother, Joseph Havel of Chicago. Funeral services will take place at 9 o'clock Monday morning st St. Leonard's church, Rev. Futher Muenich officiating. Police Seize Plant of London Globe LONDON, Nov. &—The printing plant of the London Globe, together with coples s | Of the lssues of yesterday and today, were Seized by the police this afternoon. NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN WILL BE PRINTED MONDAY A\LWAYS ON H AND GRAIN €O Arst Needlework Section Third Floor Trefo_usse A name in the Glove World always associated with the highest degree of excellence. The newest styles will add distinction to any costume— and be a source of pride to the wearer. For late autumn and win- ter wear the new shades of African brown, navy, taupe, and the popular tones of lemon and buff, and, of course, black and white—all with self or fancy contrast- embroideries. Expert Fitters in Attendance Thom HOWARD The Fashion Center of the Middle West Featuring for Monday New Coats of Velvet and Velour $45, $55, $65, $69.50 those characteristics which make Thompson-Belden apparel above the commonplace. Graceful and distinctive with an air of exclu- siveness which can be ‘‘tailored in’’ only by master workmen—the best in their craft, A Display of Modes That Will Appeal to Well Dressed Women Apparel Sections—Second Floor New Fall and Winter Suits Hand Tailored by Men Late Arrivals— $45, $55, $65 Other Suits From— $17.75 to $24.75 Becond Floor, My The Store For Shirtwaists Hundreds of new Waists for tomorrow pur- posely priced to be picked up in a hurry and leave a good impression. Also Negligees and Petticoats. Japanese Lunch Cloths, Napkins and Table Runners Quaintly Oriental and dainty in design, service- abls, of course, but also 86x36 Lunch Oloths.... 76¢ 46x45 Lunch Oloths. .. .$1.00 54x54 Lunch Oloths. . ..$1.60 63x63 Lunch Oloths. ...$1.78 unusually attractive. 72x72 Lunch Oloths. . ..$3.50 12x12 Napkins, dozen. .$1.00 13x70 Table Runners,.. 19¢ Linen Section—Main Floor In the Bedding Section You'll Find Good Substantial Qualities At Moderate Prices Many Decided Savings Monday Excellent Wool Blankets, in broken plaids, gray, blue and pink, also white, with pink and blue borders; large size T0x82, at $7.00 a pair. 50 Pairs of Wool l::x Blankets, in gray, tan white, assorted color borders, size 70x80, extra heavy; would be cheap at $3.00 pair; while they last, $1.98 a Embroidered Pillow hemstitched or seallo] son-Belden pAl!! D SIXTEEMNMTH edge, size 45x36, assorted de- signs, fine quality of muslin; only B59¢ a pair, Wool-filled Comforts, silk mull coverings, beautiful atterrs in rose, blue, pink, elio, and yellow, size 72x84, $6.00 each. Bath Robe all new patterns, large size 72x90, complete with cord and frogs, at $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 each. STRE & Co. Women Who Wish: to Look Right From Top to Toe Oannot afford to neglect their footwear. Particularly s0 this Fall and Winter sea- son, when Apparel Fashions give such unusual nence to Milady’s shoes, The perfeotion of ‘‘Soro- sis Shoes’’ has been attained only by constant attention to excellence of workmuuh!s, originality of styles, dainti- ness of design and choice of superior quality materials. Models suitable for all oo casions are here in our stocks now. Monday we would like an opportunity to show them to you. $3.50 to $9 a Pair R Your gown can’t rdbly look right if its foundation— the corset—is not right. We fit Redferns correctly— $3.50 *o up | ETS