Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 1, 1916, Page 3

H i VIENNA PUNISHES SUBMARINE CHIER Unofficial Text of Austrian Note Meets Views of United States in Principle. AGREES TO PAY INDEMNITY LONDON, Dec. 81.—The reply of the Austrian government to the séc- ond American note on the sinking of the steamship Ancona with the loss | of American lives is forwarded to | Reuter's Telegram Vienna by way of Amsterdam. note says: “In reply to the second American Ancona note, the Austro-Hungarian government fully agrees with the ‘Washington cabinet that the sacred laws of humanity should be taken into account also in war and em- company from The phasizes that it, in the course of this | war, has given numerous proofs of the most humane feeling. Concurs in Principle. “The Austro-Hungarian govern- ment, too, can positively concur in the principle that enemy private ves- sels, so far as they do not fly or of- fer resistance, shall not be destroyed before the persons aboard are se- cured. “The assurance that the United States government attaches value to the maintenance of the existing good relations between Austria-Hungary and the United States is warmly re- ciprocatad by the Austro-Hungarian government, which now, as hereto- fore, is anxious to render these rela- tions still more cordial.” The Austro-Hungarian government then communicates the results of the inquiry into the sinking of the An- cona, which was recently concluded. Fires Warning Shot. The inquiry showed that the com- mander of the submarine from a great distance, in the first instance, fired a warning shot on the steamer, sighted at 11:40 in the forenoon, which he at first belleved to be a transport steamer at the same time giving & signal for the vessel to stop. As the steamer failed to stop and tried to escape the submarine gave chase and fired sixteen sheils at the steamer, of which three were observed to hit. The steamer only stopped after the third hit, where- upon the commander ceased firing. During the flight, it is declared, when at full speed, the steamer dropped several boats filled with people, which at once capsized. * After the steamer stopped the cgmmander of the submarine ob- that six boats were fully and they speedily rowed away from the steamer. Sees Panic Relgn. “Approaching nearer the commander of the submarine say that a great panic I does not healtate in view of the ciroum stances to draw the appropriate conclu- sion concerning the indemnity of Ameri can citisens affected by the ghnking of the prize, but for the ,,..m,.,_f,.um 1 by the doubtlessly justified firing’on the fleeing vessel the Austro-Hungarian government cannot well be made respon- sible, or for the damage which resulted from the incorrect disembarkation or the capsizing of the lowered boats b the torpedo was fired “The Austro-Hungarian government must suppose that the Washington cabi- |net is able and willing to communicate to the Austro-Hungarian cabinet the ne- ocessary Information referring thereto But in case appropriate evidence is lack- ing and the United States government should not have knowlefige of the par- tieulars of how the American citizens |came to grief, the Austro-Hungarian | government, in consideration of the in cident, which from a humane stand- | point s deeply to be regretted and guided | by the desire once more to manifest its | friendly teelings towards the United | States, i ready and prepared to pass lightly over this deficlency of evidence and also to indemnify for damages wh | proximate cause could not be fixed “Hoping that the Ancona incident can |now be regarded as cleared up, the Aus tro-Hungarian government makes pro vision to submit for discussion at a later ‘ J fote | moment these aifficult international | uestions which are connected with sub- marine wartare.” AUSTRIA AGREES TO MEET VIEW OF UNITED STATES (Continued from Page One.) much interested in the experiences of Mme, Schwimmer, the Austro-Hungarian delegate, who was requested to visit the minister of justice ana received the in- struction that no public peace meetings would be permitted. Mme. Schwimmer was summoned from her hotel by the po- lice. Later the committee of arrange- ments issued a formal public statement, which was printed and a copy given to each member of the expedition. This statement said: “Long ago the conditions bearing upon neutral ‘countries made it necessary for the authorities of this country to decide against public meetings where any discus- slons of war or peace were to be held. For this reason we must refrain from holding’ public meetings for the Ford expedition. “But to show our hearty sympathy and interest we have provided for private receptions for different groups, where wi may meet and exchange ideas. After a consultation with the Danish authorities we have promised that every one ocon- nected with the expedition will abide by these conditions. functions,' other than those officially ar- ranged by the Danish committee may be accepted. Embarrassment for the receiv- ing nation will be avolded only by care- fully abiding by ‘these conditions. Any- separate himself from the expedition.” —— Get Rid of a Racking La Grippe t Weakens. For the severe racking cough that comes with la-grippe, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is wonderfully healing and soothing. It eases the tightness over the .| chest, raises the phlesm easily and helps the racking, tearing cough that is so ex- hausting and weakening. R. G. Collins, ex-postmaster, Barnegat, N. J., says: “Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soon B e e e eeer gor vessel | #topped the severe lagrippe cough that Ancons on sccount of which he gave | COmPletely exhausted me. It cant he those aboard more time than was neces- | Deat." Bold everywhere.—Advertisement. sary to leave the vessel in lifeboats. At ! loast ten lifeboath wére atill aboard, HYMENEAL hich have | “No Invitations for public or private one ignoring them will automatically EXPLOSION SETS ' FIRE T0 OIL PLANT 1 | | Eight Men Reported Burned to Death in Linseed 0il Mill at FLAMES CUT OFF ALL ESCAPE CHICAGO, Dec. 31,.—The explosion of a naphtha tank at the plant of the American Linseed company in South Chicago, today caused the death of eight employes and the injury of as| many more, according to police esti- | mates at 1 p. m, 1 Exact figures were not obtainable, as the bullding In which the men !wrra at work was rendered Impene- | | trable by flames Barly reports placed the dead at from fifteen to twenty. Several firemen nar rowly escaped injury. The inflammable nature of the prod ucts manufactured at the plant made the blaze diffioult to fight All the fire engines in the district were rushed to the scene and tons of water | were poureq on the blaze by in the Calumet river. The first explosion was In what was known as the percolator building. The |Toof of the bullding was blown off and |the flames spread to three other build- ings nearby. Officlals of the company said there were about thirty-five men employed in the bullding and all except eight had | been accounted tor The initial blast tire tugs was followed by smaller explosions as the flames reached | different tanks. An of barge In the river caught fire, Notes from North Bend, NORTH BEND, Neb., Deec. 31 (Spe. clal)~The University of Nebraska gospel team, composed of Messrs. Hall, Urback, Krebs and Starboard began a campalgn here Tuesday among the men and boys of the town. They are typical college men who know how to meet young fel- lows on thelr own ground and Interest in their work is increasing Arthur Dodd, a local heavywelght wrestler, 1s billed for & match at Ash- land Saturday, where he will with P, King, the champion wreatler of Saunders county. The death of Mrs. James O. Hare of this place occurred early Wednesday morning at 8t. Joseph's hospital, Omaha, where she had been five weeks for surgl- cal treatment. Funeral services and bur- ial will be SBaturday morning. She was 37 years old and leaves four children. Notes from e County. BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 31.—(Special.)— The ball to have been given Friday even- ing by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen at Wymore has been called off owing to an outbreak of smalipox at that place. The revival meet- ings to have been held there for a few weeks have been postponed to. February 6, The ity authorities will close the mov- ing plcture theaters if the scourge keeps spreading, Mrs. J. W. Mumford, living ten miles | wrestle | SATURDAY OMAHA, northeast of Beatrice, fell down stairway at her homg Thurgday eve and suffered a mpound fracture of | her arm. She ia a ploneer of this county. The directors of the Beatrice Credit as sociation met Thursday evening and elected these officers: President, Mercer B. Walker; secretary, Frank Webster; advisory committee, J. E. Lang, B. H Conlee and J. Samish SEVEN STATES 60 DRY AT MIDNIGHT (Chntinued from Page One.) permita them to reopen. The mulet law repeal enacted by the thirty- sixth general assembly becomes effective | at midnight tonight, ane tomorrow citi- zens of the state will be living under statutory prohibition. Attorney Genéral Cossonm was interested in reports from Davenport that saloon keepers there had decided to make an open fight on the mulct yaw repeal, and that several of them at least would re- cpen their places of business next Mon- day In order to furnish test cases. The attorney general expected to go to Dav- enport to take personal charge of the state's side of the casws If the reports should prove true. A test case seemed certain at Keokuk, where it was an- notinced a single glass of intoxicant is to be sold over the bar of a prominent saloon on Monday. According to information reaching here only scant supplies of liquors are held in the saloons of the various cities and towns of the state today. Most all super- fluous “wet"’ goods weve shipped out of lowa more than a week ago, according to reports to the attorney general's office. It {8 expected that the saloon men will be afforded an opportunity er disposing of their fixtures during the coming two weeks. In addition to the saloons fifteen brew- | erfes located in various parts of the state were being closed down today. | COURT DATES IN FIRST A | DISTRICT ARE ANNOUNCED | TECUMSFEH, Neb., Dec. $1.—(Special.) ~-Judge John B. Raper of Pawnee Oity, judge of the district court in the First | Nebraska district, . has set court dates in the four counties comprising the dis- trict for the year 1916, In each instance court opens on Monday and the dates follow: Johnson Coun%—i‘obmry 21, June § and September 5. Nemaha County—March 27, June 12 and December 4 | “Pawnee County—February 7, May 2 and October 9, | “Riehardson County—March 6, June 26 | and November 13, Petit juries are called for the first and | 1ast term in each county, but not for the | summer terms. Juries will be called later | for these terms if needed. ' . Two Tecumseh' Couples Marr! TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. sl.—(Special.)— John Graf and Miss Hazel Goodman and Willis C. Roberts and Miss Flazel D. Har- vey, all well known young people living east of Tecumseh, were married in Uni- versity Place yesterday. The parents of all live on farms east of here, and the young people will settle on farms near those of thelr. relatives. “The Store of the Town’’ Browning,WKing & Co. JANUARY clded after the expirarvon of forty-tive Harms, two well known Otoe county minutes to torpedo the vessel in such a ' Young people, were married yesterlay at manner that it ought to remain afioat the home of the bride's yarents, Mr. and for & wtill longer time, In order to leave Mrs. Gerd J, Harms. They will make sufficlent opportunity for the people their home on a farm near here. aboard to be rescued.” Brill-Gilbert, Shortly afterwards a steamer became | KEARNEY, Neb. Dec. 3l.—(Special Tele- steamed toward the sub-|&ram.)—Rev. Richard Brill, pastor of the the commander of tha sub-|United Brethern church at Broken Bow o et e cmr 132 " e i race rt o t clty. o i eiarieh &1 | wedding took place at the home of the o8t cargo bride and was performed by Rev. Mr. more boats | Dlshore, & former achoolmate of the groom, The couple will make their home AIthoush | ot Broken Bow where Rev. Mr, Brill is still visible aboard. Sebiee i KEARNEY, Telegram.)—Married county la the persons aboardd could | eo,ding to the records of the county Neb.,, Dec. 8l.—(Speclal life in Butfalo conducive to happiness ac- saved with the avallable | yuage's office and thac of the district circumstances that this | court compiled here today. Just 10 per commander concluded | cent of those who are married find tho trary to all the rules | tgy too binding, res. In 1918 Aocomplished thelr own | Juggn Bveritt [ trifle over first boats and left the | 3¢9 licenses while Judge Hostetler has sev- themselves. ered the relations for twenty-four couples B8 Dhaniitton. during the same period, an average of entire ‘loss of life, the mote sets | O ®4<h month be-attributable in the first to the sinking of the vessel, but degree to the dropping of the while the steamer was pro- at full apeed and to the fact that only thought of their own safety | not rescue the passengers from capsized boats, though, also to the which hit the fleelng veasel. But death of the persons drowned with the | wvessel, must, above all bhe the “culpable behavior o(i Best Skating in Years on Blue. CRETE, Neb, Dec. 31.—(Special)—This winter I8 proving exceptional in more ways than one. The low temperature of the last ft ys has had its effect and the river is a sheet of gl for ten miles above the mill company's dam locateg at Crete, Old residents pronounce it the best since they were young and all the people of this vielnity, are enjoying it. The ice is about five inches thick. i i i ! ;i 4] g. an reply then states that the Only One “Bromo Quinine. pote i several points is based suppositions and describes as | thet a shell was st once fired, submarine, on pursuit, overtook only a short time was aboard to enter the | Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for signa- ture of B. ‘W. Grove. Cures a cold in one day. Ze.—Advertisement i Bt Orders. Special Tel- Depa: WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 , that for those i boats and that egram.)—Mise Kate A. Schwarz has been @ the steamer even after it had stopped. |apbointed postmaster at West Burling: The ton, 'Des Moines county. lowa, vice |W. Niemann, resigned. Mrs. M. B. Cum mote ming, Clifton, Weston county, Wyo., vice time was John H. Leek, Towa rural letter ocarriers appointed: Onawa, Carl ¥. Hatt; Little Sloux, Hiram "r&-‘fir‘:fi"‘ t Day, Gregory county, § 'at_Day. county, §. D, discontipved; matl to Mullon, young and old, | To get the genuine, call for full name. | May This Be Your Merriest New Year We hope everybody who has done business with us this year has found it profitable, the goods satisfactory, our service agreeable. And we're hoping we’ll be here twenty- seven years more to extend you just as warm a greeting. January Clearance Sale Starts Monday. Browning,vKing & Co. GEO. T. WILSON, Manager A HAPPY NEW YEAR WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST PAT- RONAGE AND WISH YOU 366 DAYS OF HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY IN 1916, Rosenblatt Cut Price Co. | BAN A. HOSPE (0. 1513 Dougilas J5t. 1, 1916, & = < ¥ e ATV s I ¢ Al Y\ | Wb Omaha Electric Light & Power C))\ OUT UPON THE ODYSSEYS : A NEW+ YEAR At the of this business shi stand today Tooking .toward the herizen of ano year. 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