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s THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1917. jJT 5 wELU.-VELL-VyELU 1 JU5T SAOw TOUR li nV I 0O REMEMtFO ' s TTTTF f ) BRINGING TV ivniADTo Jgh vfr - vwcr me V? XMft E DA IVS HOW DOEb 4 PWlmi "foe TJ 7 fmuj$NEfouRwiFE MotanSed? AT she look -4 up - rsow Drawn for The Bee by George McManus RIOTOUS NEGRO TROOPERS GIVEN DEATH PENALTY Thirteen Hanged After Tria by Court Martial for Parti cipatinrin Outbreak in Southern City. San Antonio, Tex., Iec. 11. Thir teen of the negroes of the Twenty' fourth infantry, United States army, found guilty of complicity in the riot and mutiny at Houston on August 23, were hanged on the military reserva tion at Fort Sam Houston at 7:17 o'clock this morning. Announcement of the carrying out of the sentence was made at headquarters of the Southern department at 9 a. m Only army officers and Sheriff John Tobin of Bexar county were present when the sentence was car ried out by soldiers from the post. no newspapermensor civ.ilian spec tators were allowed, the time and place of execution having been kept a secret. Life Imprisonment for Forty-one. Of the 63 men tried by the same court-marital, 41 were sentenced to life imprisonment. One man was sen tenced to dishonorable discharge from the army, forfeiture of all pay and al lowances and to be confined at hard labor for two and a half years. Three were sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the army, forfeit all pay and allowances and be confined at hard labor for two years. Five were acquitted. The negor soldiers who paid the death penalty were: Sergeant William Ntsbitt. Corporals Larnon J Brown, James Wheatlety, Jesse 'Moore! and Charles W. Balti more; Privates William Brackenridge, Thomas C. Hawkins, Carlos Snod grass, Ira B. Davis, James Divins. Frank Johnson, Risley W. Young and Pat MacWhorter. Following the hanging of the 13 men, the chief of staff of the South ern department gave out a written statement, at the same time refusing to answer any questions. Goodby, Boys. "Cfoodby, boys of Company C," were the last words uttered by the con demned men of the Twenty-fourth United Statei infantry as the traps were sprung and they dropped to their death on the scaffold which had been erected last night. Men cf Company C, Nineteenth in fantry, have been guarding the negro prisoners since they were brought to San Antonio to stand trial before a court-martial for complicity in the riot at Houston on August 23, last. Without a tremor the doomed men stepped out with soldiery tread and singing a hymn, they walked to their places. Prayers were said by a negro minister and by two army chaplains and then the men were, ordered to stand on the traps. Resuming their song they stood erect and displayed the greatest fortitude while the ropes were adjusted. After giving the names of the men hanged, the statement gives sentences imposed in other cases as follows: Cook William Frezier, Cook Nathan -Humphries, jr., Privates First Class John M. Hudson, jr., James R. John son, Ben McDaniels and Stewart W. Phillips, all of Company 1; Privates Douglas T. Bolden, Fred D. Brown, Robert Brownfield, Harrison Capers, Ben Cecil, Gerald Dixon, Henry Green, James R. Hawkins, George Hobbs, Norman D. Holland, Richard Lewis, Leroy Pinkett, Joseph Ward low, William S. Kane, Harry Richard son, L. Rucker, R. Tyler, J. Williams, jr., H of Company I; Privates Ernest Adams, John Adams, Wash Adams, Douglass K. Lumpkins. Rich ard Brown, all of Company K; Pri vates Allie C Butler, Abner Davis and George H. Parham of Company L, Bugler Ruben W. Baxter. Com- !any M; Privates Walter Burkett. ames Coker, Callie Glenn, William . Hough, Thomas Jackson, Walter Johnson, Deanew, Jesse Sulli van, all of Company M, all of the 24th United States infantry, in each ivent to be dishonorably discharged 'rorn the service, to forfeit all pay and allowances due and to be con fined at hard labor at such place as the reviewing authority may direct for the term of his natural life. Dishonorably Discharged. Private Oliver Fletcher, Company M. 24th United States infantry, to be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and allow ances due and to be confined at hard labor at such place as the reviewing luthority may direct for two years and six months. Private Henry T. Walls, Company I; Private First Class Alvin Pugh, Company I, and Private Walter B. Tucker, Company I, all of the 24th United States infantry, and each of :hem to be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and iltowances due and to be confined at jard lrfbor at such place as the re viewing authority may direct for two years. To be acquitted: Privates William B. Beacoat, Grover Burns, Company I; Grant H. Menu LOmDanV K.lTeomaa ....191 169 201 (51 " 1 . v l li' 0lt Bursh L. Smith, Company L, and Terry Smith, Company M, all of the J4th United Mates infantry. Those named above sentenced to confinement for a number of years will be sent to the United Mates dis ciplinary barracks at Fort Leaven worth, Kan. Those acquitted will be released from confinement and sent to join their regiments. "f McShane, Former Omaha ' Pioneer, Great Horse Lover J. H. McShane,' well-known Omaha man, who died Sunday, is said by friends who knew him well to have been a great lover of fine horses. Mr. McShane took especial pride in a famous double team which he owned. In 1884, when Grover Cleve land came through Omaha with his young bride, formerly Frances Fol som, the McShane double team drew the chief executive and his wife through the streets of Omaha in a great parade, staged in honor of the distinguished visitors. In looo a sleighing party of 50 persons was caught in a terrific bliz zard near Council Bluffs. The Mc Shane team war with them, and the Horses suffered greatly trom cold and exposure. At one time in his life Mr. Mc Shane engaged in the lumber busi ness in tyontana. Here he suffered reverses and losN heavily in timber interests. The funeral of Mr. McShane will be held Wednesday mornintr at 9 o'clock from St. Philomena's church. The pallbearers will be T. E. Dun- lay, Henry Memer, Ldward Phelan, Anarew wurpiiy, fc. t.. Howell. A. V Johnson, J. I. Woodard, T. J. Fitz morris. ArChbishoo Hartv will officiate at the services. All. thirteen of the children of Mr McShane will be here for the funeral, Amonar the manv telegrams of con dolence received was one from Bishop Mcuovern or uieyenne. Railroad Officials Work On Uniform Signal System In compliance with the order of the state railway commission officials of the railroads oncratme in Nebraska have commenced work on getting out uniform signals for crossings at pub lic highways. The new signals will be in place early next year. .Next year the signals at all rai road crossings in Nebraska will be of one tyle. These warning signs will be set 300 feet back from the track. The signal will be a metal disc, two feet in diameter, with a black border. Thereon, in black letters, will be "R. R. 300 feet." The disc will be on a high metal post. In addition to the signal warnings at crossings in cities and towns there will be flagmen, who instead of wav ing flags to halt people crossing the tracks will carry metal discs painted white, on which in black and in large letters will be the word "Stop." All Labor Cases in Texas Except One Are Dismissed Austin. Tex.. Dec. 11. Judge James R. Hamilton this morning, on motieni of District Attorney John E. Shelton, dismissed all of the state cases with the exception of those pending against C. W. Woodman, former la bor commissioner. With the AUmlto league JERSET CREAM. 1st. Itl. 3d. Tot. Lechner ...lit 106 84 SOS Detmtnc ..131 134 lis 583 Knopfl ....140 132 143 415 Maxy ,...116 110 135 361 Tolnl iOi 4S2 480 1467 BLUFFS BRANCH. Int. !d. Sd. Tot. JUnd 141 lit ... :60 l'oncolow ..13! 163 147 447 ttockmtn ,.H 14S 161 4&( KnKht 12 129 143 401 Spahr Ill 111 Total!. ...B64 (53 660 1633 LOCUST LANE. Purtlftt ...i:S 151 133 415 Htllcman ...160 16 166 44 Pybll 110 131 114 345 Fdlburr ..116 104 143 363 Total! (11 551 (45 1607 XX CREAM 1st. Id. 3d. Tot. Brlnl 5 114 119 333 Closch 115 78 97 li Andron ..133 133 Schwufer .. 96 132 53 310 Ruder ...... 93 164 263 Total.... 436 430 463 1301 CERTIFIED. Int. 3d. 3d. Tot. Pucan 133 134 1"3 419 Bannon ....160 116 133 391 SrtrUel ...105 117 136 351 Snawardt ...161 9g 163 441 Totali ..148 455 613 1616 GUERNSEYS. 1st. 3d. 3d. Tot. Jamea 137 100 139 3d Mk'hka ....146 101 136 383 Leonard ...134 124 135 383 Morgan ....108 90 149 347 Total 536 415 639 1479 Bancal llempfl ..114 . 300 Mercantile. lafue. BYRNE-HAMMER. , lat. 3d. 3d. Tot. Berka 131 164 161 448 Mullck 161 138 180 459 Darllnf 133 103 165 399 Swart ....'..133 165 148 446 Skankty ....169 169 183 (10 Total.... 733 770 980 2383 OTIS ELEVATOR CO. 1st. 2d. Id. Tot. Kill 133 165 117 414 Tolllver ....146 191 219 656 Webster ....160 137 179 466 Wenka 15t 138 139 417 Ruffer 1(2 143 156 461 Total.... 751 754 809 2314 SAMPLE-HART. 1st. 2d. 3d. Tot. Smith .130 161 180 463 Dukes H3 166 184 (02 Davidson ...169 175 139 473 Mowery ....172 149 174 496 Russell 127 131 1ZI 389 Total ...745 777 813 2334 OMAHA TRINT1NO CO. 1st 2d. 3d. Tot. Mitchell .t-,.187 1(0 468 605 Roblnaon ...133 1(4 11 437 Crulckshank.l(7 131 1(3 433 Crura 1(3 126 1(5 476 Hoffman ...145 133 320 498 Totals. ...104 (98 S36 2338 M. E. SMITH & CO. lat !d. Sd. Tot. Ilefton 1(4 161 211 516 Hathkc ....166 178 1(4 498 Welch 214 184 13& (13 Singer 199 201 114 614 Shaw ..166 173 334 (65 Handicap ..111 3 Total 900 SIS 141 2729 DREXEL. Y. M. C. A. Lrarue. HHULER AND CART. lat. 2d. 3d. Tot lat Ruucll . (libaon . Jensen . Jamison Beard .. ..153 141 131 434 ...183 209 157 549 ...161 165 173 489 ...165 173 184 (23 ...143 193 171 606 Livingston .1(1 179 147 . 479 Rlcley 219 199 166 (75 Johnson ...149 169 18 (04 Armstrong .168 1(0 210 618 Ratlin 176 192 !(2. (19 oTtais 8(4 171 (51 2586 EL TAXOS. 1st. 3d. 3d. Tot. Callahan . 144 16( 203 (11 O'Neill ..1172 195 lSl (20 Pedtraea ...156 156 177. 489 794 880 (16 2490 T. M. C. A. 1st. 3d. 3d. Tot Carn 186 195 lie 577 A.. 1 1 ... ... ... WAR TIME CLAUSE IN MINORS' CONTRACTS Leagues and Clubs Must Play at Least One -Half of Season to Make Contracts Binding. New York, Dec. 11. Secretary Farrell of the National Association of Minor Base Ball Leagues today an nounced the wordings of a clause which is to be part of the "war time' players' contracts as approved by the committee appointed at the annual meeting of the association in Louis ville November 12. The clause fol lows "The player agrees to abide by the reservation clause in this contract it the event that the club or league o which the club is a part is forced to suspend operations on account of the war conamons. "This contract is. void unless the club and the league play at least one half of the originally adopted sched uled playing season. For Period of War. "This clause is binding only during the period of the war. It is the ruling that it will not be necessary to tender contracts to payers m he national army in order to retain title to their services." Mr. Farrell also announced hat the association will grant protection to lower classification leagues by giving them permission to play on Thurs days in order to perpetuate base ball in certain territory. Ten minor leagues have signified their intention to operate next season, Mr. Farrell stated. Each minor league club will play at least one benefit gama early in the season, the pro ceeds to be donated to the soldiers' base ball fund. Corporal Haller Writes Brother of Life at Deming That they have a "whale" of a foot ball squad and find plenty of time to clean up on other squads at the camp, is information conveyed in a letter to Dr. B. J. Haller 'from his brother George, who recently enlisted and is now a corporal in Company C, 127th field artillery of the 134th divi sion, stationed at Camp Cody, Dem ing, N. M. Corporal Haller says he is getting along famously, gets plenty of good, substantial grub and in many other ways receives good treatment. " l ou don t know the sensation it is," he says, "for a man in uniform to salute that old flag when the band is playing the 'Star-Spangled Banner.' It sends a thrill through me every night at retreat and I think of how lucky I am to be . ble to fight for her. The font ball squad, he savs. is in rather poor circumstances, in that uni forms are needed badly, and asks his brother to look around and see if he can locate 12 or 5 discarded unit forms which can be purchased cheap ly. "Just can't play foot ball without uniforms, he says, "and if any of the Lbovs iiKOmaha have extra uniforms ieu incni to send tiiem to us. We cer- .tam'ly will appreciate it. Bolulers 148 175 133 165 (07 498 Young 166 138 140 444 Hathaway .148 168 136 453 Totals 766 8.13 503 2416 NEpRASKA CLO. CO. , 1st. 2d. 3d. Tot. Huntley ....158 166 173 497 Vetter 123 163 160 445 Arnott 136 124 133 393 Tomau 177 164 138 479 Straw 144 133 156 418 Handicap .. 27 27 27 81 Totalv... 765 781 767 2313 Ich-Rush league. BRUNO'S POPS. 1st 2d. 3d. Tot. Kohler 123 161 144 437 Mlrasky ...161 ISO 199 490 Kranda ....136 109 153 397 Bill 117 115 166 408 Ostronlo ....179 210 188 677 Totals ...734 23 840 2299 FORD'S ALL STARS. lat. 2d. 3d. Tot I.ocll 339 148 160 (31 Too 134 156 164 454 Kacob 167 193 169 (39 Jack 119 137 168 404 Galloway ...146 130 146 412 Totala ...799 743 787 2330 EARL'S COLTS. I lat 3d. 3d. Tot.v, Welsa 139 139 135 413 ' Kopfl ....139 189 114 443 Cedetholm .118 148 111 377 Benlfrom ..t4( 163 1(9 456 Wther 166 1(0 189 605 Total ...707 778 707 2193" THE FAMOUS lat. 2d. 3d.' Tot. Jepeaen ....137 14,2 139 418 Mattarly ...144 183 119 446 Doty 144 193 119 458 Lends ......118 189 111 368 Louden ....133 146 176 456 917 801 916 3C34 Totali ..J65 T73 707 2145 LEONAnD'9 OWLS. . 1st 2d. 3d. Tot. Leonard.... 13( 166 140 431 Johnansea 139 133 111 373 V.-ymore ...166 1(0 148 464 Oernandt ..149 1(4 145 443 Rlea 178 163 146 487 ' Twtala '...768 746 690 2304 BRUNSWICK KlfS lat 2d. :d. Tot. Burner 159 154 131 414 Milliner 137 95 136 358 Shomat 140 101 115 r.l Edmondson. 133 17 18 378 McCaba ....178 171 19) (41 Totala ..! 636 711 2877 . . Id. Sd. To Ohio Wants Authority , To Commandeer Coa Columbus, O., Dec. 11. Failing to hear from a similar request made to Dr. Harry A. Garfield, federal fuel admmtstritor, yesterday and again to day, Governor Cox of Ohio this aft ernoon appealed directly to President Wilson for authority for the Ohio fuel ad. linistration to commandeer coal in transit through Ohio for do mestic use. Governor Cox informed President Wilson that the people are suffering from the most serious coal shortage in the history of the state, with below zero weather prevailing, and asked that immediate action be taken to al leviate further suffering. Many schools over the states have been forced to close down, including Ohio State university, and many churches are holding union services in order to conserve the little coal they have on hand. Many office build ings are wunout neat ana m some places business practically has been suspended. Congress to Investigate American Army Equipmen Washington, Dec. 11. A general in quiry into the operations of the War department in arming and equipping the American forces was decided upon today by the senate military affairs committee. Secretary. Baker and other department heads will be called to explain various features of war ac tivities. ' Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the committee, announced it proba bly would cover a wide ranee. Ques tions of shortages of clothing for the national army, healthr deficiencies in rifles and field ordnance and armv contracts, he said, would be inquired into. "The purpose of the committee is not to criticise, but to secure infor mation.' said Senator Chamberlain There have been some complaints covering many army matters, and we desire to look into them, partitularly regarding reported shortage ot cloth ing, ordnance and other equipment." Prohibition Amendment Now Before Congress Washington, Dec. 11. By unani mous consent today the house agreed to consider on Monday the constitu tional amendment for nation-wide prohibition, which already has been passed by the senate. The judiciary committee today tavorably reported tne amendment. As passed by the seaite the resolu tion provides that the necessary tferee- tourttis ot tne states must act on the amendment within six years from the time of its passage in cbnfixess. The judiciary committee extended the mic to seven years and would make the amendment effective one year from the time df its ratification. Representative Randall of Califor nia, prohibitionist member of the house, predicted today that the reso ution would pass the house with 40 or 50 votes to spare. I Halifax Carrier Pigeon 4 Bears German Message Halifax, N. S.. Dec. U.-The can ture of a carrier pigeon, under whose wing was a message in German, was reported, to the police today. The pigeon, probably wounded in the ex plosion ihursday, entered the win dow of a home near the burned area. Its number was "New York, No. 29." The pigeon was turned over the chief of police of Dartmouth, who de clined to make any statement pend ing the delivery of the message to the military authorities. The wonian who captured it said the bird was suffering intensely from the cold and seemed to have conrfi in for shelter. Villa Troops Capture Monclova, in North Mexico Eagle Fass. Tex., Dec. 11. It is reported here that Mexican forces headed by Gutiorrez, known as "Guti erristas," have captured Monclova, Mex. Wire communication with that place has been cut and train service discontinued. Later reports received here say that Villa forces captured Monclova. Mon clova is 148 miles from Eagle Pass. Meager reports pf trouble at Al lende, 28 miles from here, also were received today. Efforts to confirm any of the reports thus far have failed. Government Enlists Bricklayers For Army Service in France Washington, Dec. 11. Instructions to enlist in the army as many brick layers as lssibL havejjeen sent to recruiting offices throughout the country. These men will be sent to a concentration camp in the south for a short time and then to France for work on the American airdromes. Attention-was called to the advisabilitv of getting these men into service be fore -rnday, when the law preventing men within the draft age of volunteer ing Decomes enective. Senate to Inquire Into Sugar Shortage Washington, Dec. 11. Inquiry by a senate committee into the causes for the shortage of sugar and coal, with a view to recommendL. legislation to improve the situation was today or dered by the senate on motion of Sen- attrXodKC NO. FOOD LICENSE FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS 4 Administration Issues List of Exceptions to New Laws; Perishable Products Not Restricted. The federal food administration has ruled that no state institution or po litical, subdivision thereof, no hospi tal or sanitarium or similar institu tion, public or private, charitable or noncharitable, is required to take out a license, as are the private institu tions. . Other interpretations and rulings just made by the federal food admin istration and issued in Nebraska by the Nebraska food administration are: "Delivery slips sent to customers with their daily orders by licensee must bear the licensee's license num ber. The licensee's license number should appear on purchase slips vthat are given to eustomers over the coun ter. "A commission merchant who in serts an advertisement in a trade pa per, which 'paper contains quotations, is not required to include his license number in such advertisement. How ever, if he inserts an advertisement, which advertisement contains a price list or quotations by hfm. then the ad vertisement should include his license number. Kecoras or drop shipments are to be included in the records of the wholesaler as well as of the manufac turer or retailer. it two or more licensees sign a contract order, etc., the license num ber ot all those so signing the con tract must appear on it. Purchase Price Means Cost. 'Actual purchase price' does not mean the last inventory price it means means what it says, i. e. what the goods actually cost. bor the purpose of determining costs the owner may average the pur chase price to him of goods actually purchased before November 1, 1917. However, if he exercises this option, he must not in any case average the purchase price of one commodity with another. "No licensee shall be permitted to take two profits for the same transac tion. Manufacturers who job their own goods may figure as part of their cost the legitimate expense incurred n jobbing, but in no case will they be permitted to add two profits cov ering the same service. In other words, you are entitled to a reason able profit over your expense of doing business." , Perishables Not Restricted. No restrictions have been placed by the food administration on milk and dairy products, poultry, fish, fruits, potatoes and vegetables. The federal food administration announces that no restrictions are likely to be placed on these perishables under the present interpretation of the law: roods of this perishable products J group, says a statement trom the federal food administration," are eS' sential to nutrition, and their con tinued production, distribution, and consumption arc vital, in view of na tional and international necessities." The administration urges the con sumers to use more of these bulkier penshaDlc products. Wholesalers storage house men, commission men and other intermediate handlers of these products, must'of course, opcr ate under a license. HYMENEAL Cooper-Bartlov.-. Miss Stella Bartlow, daughter of William BartlovA and Mr. Mead Cooper were married by Rev. Charles W. bavidge Monday at J:J0. A Harley Davidson Bicycle FREE For Christmas We, will give free either a Hr-leT-Daridion "7-17" Special, or a Girls' Harley-Davidton Bicycle to the 3oy or Girl who sends us, be fore 6 p. m., December 15th, 1917, the best story telling why every boy and girl should receive Harley-Davidton Bicycle for a Xma Gift. Not one cent expenditure necessary to win this bicycle. Three disinterested parties to be the judges. SEE THE PRIZE IN WINDOWS Victor H. Roos "The Cycle Man' 2701-03 Leavenworth St. Phone Harney 2406. Thirty-One More Cars of Coal Enroute to Muny Bins Richard Grotte, superintendent of the muny coal department, reported to the city coujicil.a cash balance of $26.29 on December's, the report cov ering operations since the establish ment of the coal department on Octo ber 1. Figures reported: Families served, 1,593; tons of coal bought, 2,469; shrinkage, 85 tons; total money re ceived, $14,564.39; paid out, $14,538.10. Thirty-one cars are on the way. The department was reported as self-sustaining. The rate beiner chareed is $6.75 per ton for Illinois coal delivered to residences. Tener Re-elected President Of the National League New York, Dec. 11. John K. Tener was unanimously re-elected president of the National league for a term of one year at its annual meeting here today. The ' club owners also de cided to meet at Chicago at the earliest possible date with the club owners of the American league. It is probable that the National league magnates will leave for the west Ihursday. International League Puts Over Question of Play in 1918 New York, Dec. 11. The Interna tional league, in annual meeting today decided to postpone until February 12 a decision of the question of sus pending playing for the season of 1918. The Buffalo club franchise was de clared forfeited for non-payment of players' salaries. Two Omaha Couples Get Licepscs to Wed in Lincoln (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Dec. 11. (Special.) Frank R. Harrison of Omaha, age 35, and Agnes M. Smalley of Omaha, age 30, were given a license to marry in Lincoln yeaterday. George H. Whitman of Omaha, age 47, and Minnie Hobbitt of Alvo, age 37, were also given a license to wed. Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. FOR THE MAN! When you give slippers you can feel sure that you haye given some thing useful that the man will appreciate. Let him hile away, in comtort tne evenings he spends at home during the cold winter months. Come in today. A large assortment of patterns and designs at a variety of prices are displayed here for you. A Full Line of Men's Operas, Everetts, and Comfy Slippers ICT I Road j v night's rest in a "longer, higher, wider" berth a breakfast that starts the day right and you step off The Chicago Limited-"No. 6" at 7:45"a. m. in Chicago ready for business. Your jour ney is over the shortest line, double tracked, protected by electric safety signals via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rv Three other trains for Chicago leave Omaha at convenient hours TkktttanJ tletpintcartatnsaihnial 407 S. 15(h SL (lailwiy Exchange BIdf ) Eugene Duvil, General Aent PRESIDENT MAY ASK NEW RAILROAD LAWS Wants Legislation Effecting Unification During War and Proper Management in Peace Times. Washington, Dec. 11. At the open ing of the hearing today by the joint congressional committee investigating transportation problems, Chairman Adamsou of the house commerce) committee, declared that President Wilson probably would have to tako over the railroads "during the war" and hold them after the war until Congress can provide some ilAn for proper managements and efficient operation in peace and in war." President Wilson's intention to ask congress for special laws to effect railroad unification for the duration of the war, made known last nighty gave a new aspect to the transporta tion problem. The president's decision in favor of such a move was indicated after a conference with Senator Newlands, chairman of the joint committee in vestigating the railroads, at which the transportation situation was discussed at length. The president probably will ask for the legislation in an ad dress to congress before the holidays recess. Although there was, nothing, to show that the president had confided his full intentions and officials were Civil War Veteran Dies After Six Months' Illness ; H. W. Lindsey, 79 years old, died j Tuesday morning at the home of his j son, J. E. Lindsey, 821 Park avenue, f following six months' illness. He J was a civil war veteran, having served for three years in an Illinois regi-f ment. He is survived by a brother, William, Niantic, 111.; a sister Mrs, ; Ella Miller, Morrison, 111.; a daugh- j ter, Mrs. Ruth Brown, Peoria, 111., and a son, J. E. Lindsey, Omaha. Funeral services will be held Wednesady at the 1 son's residence, 821 Park avenue. In-) terment will be in Fairview ceme- tery, Council Bluffs. Slippers Always! AN appetizing dinner i uponleavingOmaha at 6:02 p.m. aeood I 1st ' 1 lit . , i:; : ,. I."