Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 2, 1916, Page 5

THE. BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916. INFANTILE PLAGUE GERM IS NOW FOUND Physicians Believe They Have Discovered It, Isolated at Rochester Hospital. ST. PAUL PAPER TELLS IT St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 1.—A germ be- lieved to be the causative agent of infantile paral has been isolated at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minn,, by Dr. E. C. Rosenow and his asso- ciates, Dr. E. B. Towne of Boston and Dr. G. W. Wheeler of New York, according to an announcement made in the St. Paul Dispatch today. It is no secret, says the Dispatch, that since the isolation of the germ many expe- riments looking to the perfection of a vaccine or serum for its prevention have been made at Rochester, The physicians would not state pos- itively that the micro-organism dis- covered was that of infantile paralysis, but said that their many experiments pointed that way. What are described as a “peculiar polymorphous streptecoccus” have been isolated from the throat and tonsils of acute cases of infantile paralysis, it was declared. In different culture media the germs assumed different sizes. In some cases they were so small as to be invisible under the microscope and casily fil- tered through dense porcelain, “Using the organism in its large form paralysis has been consistently praduced in animals known to be in- susceptible to inoculation,” says a statement from the pl ns. “The exact relation of our results to the facts already established as to the etiology of poliomyelitis cannot yet be definitely stated. It appears to us that the small, filtered organism, which has been generally accepted as the cause of poliomyelitis, may be the form which this streptococcus tends to take under naerobic conditions in the central ncrvous system and in suit- able culture mediums, while the larg- er and more typically streptococcus forms which investigators have con- _sidered contaminations, may be the identical organism grown larger un- der suitable conditions.” Annual Poultry Show to Close Up Shop This Evening One more day the poultry will be on exhibit at the Greater Omaha Poultry show in the Municipal Audi- torium, and that is today. At 10 o’clock tonight the show will close permanently. Then the 2,000 birds will be on their way homeward, to all of the sixteen or eighteen states from which they came here to strut before admiring humanity. They will be on their way back home, some of the prize winners with blue ribbons on them and probably even with little blankets on them to keep their feath- ers warm. The poultry show has been 'a suc- cess from every standpoint. It has been a success from the standpoint, first, of the vast number of entries. It has been a success from the stand- point of the excellent quality of fowls shown. It has been a success from the standpoint of attendance and interest shown locally. And, lastly, it has been decidedly worth while to the exhib- itors as shown by the number of sales made and the number of orders taken for settings of blooded eggs. It has shown the public also that blooded chickens are worth while. It has made the chicken raiser ashamed of his home flock of hybreds and crosses. It has made him go home with a resolve to stock up with a flock of blooded chickens and stick to one breed instead §f having his barn- yard running wild with black, red, white and speckled chickens all min- gled together and hopelessly crossed in breeds. All Officers of Twelfth New York Regiment Resign McCallen, Tex., Dec. 1.—Al the ac- tive officers of the Twelfth New York infantry, including Colonel Gordon Johnston, former aide to General Leonard Wood, have tendered their resignations because they allege their regiment was publicly insulted by General John F. O'Ryan, com- manding the New York division, dur- ing the review for Senator James W. Wadsworth of New York. The officers base their allegation that they were “publicly insulted” on statements that during the review General O'Ryan ordered the Twelfth to march past a second time be- cause, it is stated, their national col- ors had been furled during the first passing and also because the lines were somewhat “straggly” and then after having ordered the second re- view did not ait for the regiment to pass, but rode off the ficld with his guests. San Antonio, Dec. 1.—Resignations of officers of the Twelfth New York infantry at McAllen, Tex., who were reporied to have tendered their res- ignations in a body becausc they felt Major General John F. O'Ryan, com- manding the New York division, had insulted them publicly had not reached southern department head- quarters this morning. Belief was expressed here that dif- ferences between General O’Ryan and officers of the regiment would be settled amicably and the resignations withdrawn. It was pointed out that resignations tendered under such cir- cumstances would hardly be accepted by the War department Dutch Steamship Sunk by Shell Fire From Submarine London, Dec. 1.—A Reuter dispatch from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, says the Dutch steamship Kediri, J.778 tons gross, has been sunk. The crew was landed I'he Kediri was sunk by shell fire from a large submarine, which was accompanied by a smaller submarine Lloyds announces the sinking of the Danish steamship Egholm, 1,348 tons gross, and of the French sailing vessel St Anshert, 275 tons . Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success | | 1 TEUTONIC GRIP - UPON ROUMANIA STILL UNSHAKEN (Continued From Page One.) and munitions were demanded, has expired and King Constantine i§ re- ported to have definitely refused com- pliance with the demands. On the other hand, Admiral Du Fournet, commander of the allied naval forces in Greek waters, has indicated that he will take radical measures to enforce the demands, having troops in readi- ness for debarkation at Piracus, the port of Athens. Serbians Lose Trench. In Macedonia the Germans and Bul- garians arc doing more than fight defensive actions against the entente attempts to advance in the Monastir district. On Wednesday they coun- ter-ttacked violently in the Grunishte region cadt of the Cerna where gains were recently claimed for the Ser- bians. Paris admits the Serbians lost certain trenches which they had pre- viously won but declares the main effort resulted in failure with heavy losses for the Teutonic allies. Russ Announce Big Victory. Petrograd, Dec. 1 Via London.) —The Russian offensive has been suc- cessful along the whole Roumanian frontier south of Kirlibaba, says the official statement issued today by the Russian war department. In spite of violent German counter attacks, the statement adds the Russians occupied the whole range of heights Small Gain, Says Berlin. Berlin, Dec. 1.—(By Wireless to Sayville.)—The Russians and Rouma- nians made violent attacks yesterday over a front of nearly 200 miles, the war office announces. The cfforts are characterized as a waste of blood and ammunition and it is said that they gained no important advantages. Several Russian attacks against po- sitions on the Zlota “Lipa river in Galicia, held by Turkish troops, were repulsed yesterday, the war office an- nounces. Heavy losses were inflicted on the Russians. Invaders Nearer Bucharest. The advance on Bucharest contin- ues, notwithstanding the resistance of the Roumanians. Field Marshal von Mackensen’s force which crossed the Danube is approaching the Argeshu river in the direction of Bucharest. Yesterday the Roumanians suffered heavy losses. The Teutonic forces took 2,500 prisoners and twenty-one gannon. An offensive movement in Dobrudja was begun yesterday by the Russians and Roumanians, who made massed attacks on the Bulgarian left wing, the war office announces. The attack broke down under the Bulgarian fire.. Bulgars Win Bayonet Battle. Sofia, Nov. 30.—(Via London, Dec. 1.)—The Bulgarians have synguina- rily defeated the Roumanians in hand- to-hand fighting and captured two twenty-one-centimeter guns near Giurgevo, Wallachia, the war office anounced today. “Macedonian front: The situation is quiet around Grunishte. We re- pulsed an enemy attack by counter attacks. At other points there was only weak artillery fire. “Roumanian front: In Wallachia our advance continued on the road from Giurgevo to Bucharest. Our troops in bayonet fighting inflicted a bloody defeat on the enemy, who suffered heavy losses. We captured two twenty-one-centimeter guns. On the Danube between Turtukai and Cernavoda there was infantry fire with artillery action near Turtukai. In the Dobrudja therc was weak artillery fire and engagements between ad- vance posts.” Serbians Lose Trench. Paris, Dec. 1.—A violent counter attack was made by German and Bul- garian troops Wednesday on Macedonian front, near Grunishte, east of the Cerna river bend. The war office announces the Serbians suc- ceeded in retaining all their positions except one trench. The war office announcement fol- lows: - “There took place Wednesday northwest of Grunishte two violent counter attacks on the part of the Germano-Bulgarian forces against the positions conquered previously by the Serbian army. These atta in failure with heavy losses for the enemy, but at certain points the en- emy was saccessful in regaining his footing in certain trenches which he had lost. “Yesterday bad weather prevented any important operations. Prelip has been bombarded by our aviators.” Civilians Leave Bucharest. London, Dec. 1.—The Exchange Telegraph company says it has re- ceived information from Zurich, by way of Rome, that the Roumanian military authorities arc making prep- arations for a desperate defense of Bucharest. The civilian population is said to have evacuated the city and the government officials have retired to a town on the Russian frontier. This probably refers to the Rou- manian town of Jassy, to which the government officials ‘and diplomatic corps were said several days ago to have gone. Fighting in Bucharest. Bucharest (Via London), Dec. 1.— Heavy fighting is in progress all along the frontier of northern Roumania and in western Roumania, but no im portant changes are reported by the war office today. In Dobrudja violent attack has been begun over the en- tire front. Following is the announce- ment: “Northern and northwestern fronts: From the western frontier of Mol- davia to the Bezeu valley, inclusive, there have been lively engagements all along the front. At Table Butzi and Bratocea and in the Prahova val- ley artillery bombardments and in- fantry actions occurred. estern front: In th MILLARD HOTEL L. RENTFROW, Prop. Comfortable, fully equipped rooms, $1.00 a day and up. Quick Service Lunch Room, the best in the city. Music with Meals Table d’Hote Dinner, 35c. 13TH AND DDOUGLAS, OMAHA. the s resulted | ; Light on the Light Question. Omaha is to vote next Tuesday on a street lighting con- tract, upon which a referendum has been invoked. The heated discussion so far, however, has not been of a char- acter to shed sufficient illumination to focus public opinion, What is really at stake? I. If Omaha votes “yes” the city, will get 1,070 addi- tional electric street lamps of the different types described and at the stipulated prices at an aggregate cost the same as at present for a period of five years—unless the city sooner purchases the existing plant. The: city now has 1,414 electric street lamps, so this almost doubles the number at no extra outlay. The company would also substitute for the present makeshift in the downtown business district'a mod- ern ornamental lighting system such as other progressive cit- ies enjoy. A vote “yes,” furthermore (so assurance is given) would induce acquiescence in the order for rate re- duction to 6 cents without contest in the courts. II. If Omaha votes “no” the city is left where it is to- day as to number and character of street lamps, which num- ber has not been increased for two years, despite expansion of territory and many demands. For an indefinite period we would have absolute stagnation in street lighting improve- ment, just as we had stagnation of water service and fire protection for ten years, pending proceedings to acquire the water plant. Voting “no” would also risk contest of the recent rate reduction ordinance in the courts, which might hang up the promised 6-cent rate indefinitely. III. Opponents’ of the contract only objection is not to proposed price, but to the five-year term, which they con- tend would block municipal ownership. If the contract pe- riod were for one year or two years they plainly would have no ground for this contention. Is it a valid objection, then, that the contract runs five years, which the company insists is the shortest period that would warrant the necessary in- vestment of upwards of $100,000 to install the new lamp equipment? It took Omaha ten years to acquire the water- works. Of course, we could buy the existing lighting plant any time at a price acceptable to the owners, but how long would it take to secure a municipal plant without their assent?” Remember that the referendum is a two-edged sword, and the same referendum now invoked can in turn be invoked by the electric lighting people. No step can still be taken toward a competitive municipal plant without an en- abling law, and any law for that purpose could be held in abeyance by referendum until voted on at the next general election, which comes in November, 1918, the result offi- cially canvassed and proclaimed a month later. Assuming the needed enabling law approved over a referendum, that would bring us at the earliest to the year 1919, after which must come submission of the question of municipal ownership and the voting of the bonds at successive special elections. Even then we would only have cleared the decks for raising the money, drawing the plans and inviting bids for construc- tion. With utmost speed, it would be the fall of 1919 before contracts could be let, and no authority would say that an electric lighting plant of scope and capacity to compete fully with the present plant could be built in less than two years. A municipal lighting plant in actual operation, there- fore, except by purchase of the existing service, is not in prospect in five years. IV. From this analysis, it would seem that injection of the municipal ownership cry into the referendum discussion raises a false issue. The question is purely this business proposition: “Is it a good contract?”” If it supplies the street lamps demanded at prices low by comparison with other cities (and all agree that it does), Omaha should vote “yes.” Only those who prefer to keep Omaha, for five years, a poorly lighted city, under the delusion that they are thereby promoting public ownership, should vote “no.” tor, six kilometers south of Piteshti, | erment to come to Francis J. Heney very violent engagements have taken | former California progressive leadcr, place and also in the Glacacion val-|who ran highest among the demo- ley and on the Niavov to Koman. | cratic electors on November 7, was Our troops captured several hundred | renewed today when it became known prisoners, ten ma_clunc guns and seme | that Mr. Heney had received from other war material. A Washington an’invitation to dine at “Southern front: In Dobrudja we|the White House Thursday evening have made a violent attack along the | December 7. : whole front.” Rumors have been frequent her | that Mr. Heney might become secre | event of the latter's appointment to c. 1.—Gossip | Heney refused to discuss the i ¢ Rumor Heney slated ‘lary of the interior in succession fo J Secretary Franklin K. Lane in the For Ga’blnet Pla’ce‘thc bench of the United States su (e | preme court M last night. To Go to Chicago Is During the International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Fair, Dec. 2-9 Not for years has the Exposition been so large and the city so attractive. And every- one is going—the season’s greatest event. Chicago at Its Best For almost half a century this has been the time to take a few days’ vaca tion and visit the great metropolis, the second city in the United States, which offers innumerable wondertul attractions for the visitor. In December the city |.I: iu‘bq‘:fl The Lhefizr attractions e o ity’s nij ill.l'ii:l“‘:;l’.‘n. o chr' sieht Stock Show Season’s Greatest Event . fhnd l‘lm magnificent -toclllx Em bet- er than , will 6ll the ci with viitors.. There you wil see. the finest stock in the world. Over ten thousand of the finest high bred horses, cattle, sheep and swine are entered in this m:il.f.:puifim. This is ::k";u b:n oppertunity to reat ot N i o e every day in the heart of the great pack. ing industry. Horse Fair Every Evening ' 3 Eve'rv of six great big fine horses each and giant wagon, handled in every sort of loop and turn, with all the precision of a single Hm‘ horse in the circus arena. Splen- indoor polo contest, novel, exciting. Most Convenient Via Chicago & North Western Going via the Chicago & North V'lane_m ’&‘:..".‘éf. all the Peomenieq_cel of their icago Passenger Ter- i ficflll_ln the hotel and l!:-ine-- —every comlort of the best hotels but a place to sleep—and it is all free for your accommodation. And the train service to Chicago via the Chicago & North Western is excell- ent. Morning and evening departure. Fast, through schedules: luzurious, com- fortably-h cars, CHIGAGD NIIHTHWESTEHN Ry. Our ticket agents at Omaha, 1401 1403 Farnam St., will take pleasure in giving you full particulars regard. ingfares, train schedules, and in mak- ing sleeping car reservations, etc. Phone Douglas 2740 BODY OF FRANGIS JOSEPH AT REST Three Kings and the German Crown Prince Attend the Final Services. CARDINAL IS IN CHARGE Vieuna, Dec. 1.—(Via London.)— In the presence of Emperor Charles. the prince, Francis young crown German Bavaria and Saxony, the crown prince and a large number of from necutral governments, the body of the late Emperor Francis Joseph was buried this afternoon. The services were extremely simple and lasted only twelve minutes. Lm- peror Charles, ‘the German princes and the relatives of the late emperor were grouped about the altar in the cathedral at the foot of which the coffin rested on a black catafalque. The great body of the®cathedral was crowded with™ government officials, army representatives, members of the court and of the neutral diplomatic corps. § The mourning costumes of the many women and neutral officials contrasted sharply with the splendic uniforms mhich most of the high peror and other rulers. No fowers were used, everything connected with the ceremony being of severe plain- ness and simplicity The body was conveyed to St Stephen’s cathedral over a long route through the city, enormous crowds lining the streets as it passed. Emperor Charles and the other high mourners awited the coffin seat- ed around the catafalque. They arose as it was borne into the cathedral, surrounded by eight pages bearing burning tapers, and shortly after- wards Cardinal Pifl began the brief service which terminated by the kyrie cleison. The absence of any organ ac- companiment gave additional simplic- ity to the service. After the cardinal had sprinkled the coffin it was replaced in the hearse by the pallbearcrs and taken to the Capuchin crypt, where it will remain. The mourners followed the hearse on foot to the crypt where another short service terminated the ceremony. Throughout the obsequies the young crown prince, who is 4 Joseph Otto: the kings of Bulgaria, | mourners wore, including the new en- | Hundred Thousand Belgians “‘Slaves’’ New York, Nov. 30.—Pierre Mali, Belgian consul in New York, made || public tonight the following cable message received from Carton De Wiart, Belgian minister of justice at Havre, France: “According to the last informa- tion received here, more than 100,- 000 Belgian workers have already been thrown out of their homes and taken in slavery in unknown places. The mothers, wives and children who want to retain them are driven back by the Germans || and are torn with .despair.” years old, stood close behind his Teutonic princes and special CNVOYS | father, dressed in ermine. Close to | him were the two sons and daughters | of the late archduke and heir appar- | ent, Francis Ferdinand, by his mor- ganatic marriage. ‘Editor Watson is Found Not Guilty Augusta, Ga, Dec. 1. Watson, author and editor, was a quitted today by a jury in the federal | court of the charge of sending ob- scene matter through the mail | Lines Goes to the Front On Mesopotamian Plains . R. Lines. director of religious work at the Young Men's Christian association, has heen granted a year's | leave of absence by the board of direc [tors to take up religious work with the Indian troops in Mesopotamia He will leave the first of the year | Mr. Lines came to the Omaha as sociation two years ago from Ohio |and since that time has greatly in- creased the scope of the religious work. Just who will succeed him for | | the period has not been decided upon | by the board. | Books Tell How to Kéén How to escape the high cost of liv- ing is a prohlem which practically all ‘n‘ the library readers are trying to solve. A four-foot shelf of books on the subject have been the most popu- lar in the library, according to Miss | Edith Tobitt, librarian. The works that appeal to the readers chiefi§ are those that deal with the combination | of foods that cost less and substitutes for meats. Thomas E. | Down the Cost of Living 5 BOPP'S TRIAL WILL _ BEGIN NEXT WEEK District ‘Mtorney Says Case Against German Consul Gen- | eral at 'Frsico Complete. 'FOUR OTHERS INVOLVED ] : San Francisco, Dec. 1.—Subpoena- ing of witnesses for the trial of Franz | Bopp, German consul general to San | Francisco, and four members of his | official family, indicted for alleged 1])rrarhrs of neutralit; in connection with an alleged bomb conspiracy, be- gan today. John W. Preston, district attorney, said last night that about 50 men and women would be sum- moned by the government in the case, which is scheduled to begin next Monday. The names of witnesses were not announced, but Preston said some of | them would come from as far ¢ast as lew York. “Our case,” he declared, s complete.”” “Immunity,” he added, ould not be given to Johannes Van Koolbergen, the so-called ‘double | spy.” i Van Koolbergen appears, it will be as a defendant and not as a witness."” Louis J. Smith, alleged to have been in the employ of the German officials | as an alleged dynamiter, has been | granted immunity. Although he is named in the Bopp indictment, Pres- | ton said the government would ask | for dismissal of the charges against | him and that he would be the gov- ernment’s star witne In addition to Bopp, those to be | tried are B. H. von Shack, German | vice consul; William von Brincken, | attache; Charles C. Crowley, detecs | tive for the German consulate, and Mrs. Margaret W. Cornell, Crowley's secretary. | Tt is alleged by the government that Van Koolbergen was employed by German officials to dynamite bridges, tunnels and stations in Canada. The | German officials deny this allegation, { holding that the man was a British spy. Van Koolbergen recently was | released from a prison in A{herta, Canada, where he served a sentence | for forgery. The government can- | not force him to come to this coun- try as the charge against him is not | extraditable. 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