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7f THE BEE: OMAJLA, Tt'EWDAY, APKll, 21, 11)11. Nebraska, BEET WORKERS HOLD OUT- Russians at Lincoln Refuse to Make Trip to the Fields. LOWER PAYMENT IS THE CAUSE nnlnrtlnn In Tnrlff on fiiianr Cnasc Fnelorj 3ln to I.orrrr Prlec Thov I'nr ti- r.i.l.n.... During: Scnson. (From a Staff Correspondent.) MNCOIjX, April 20.-(Spcclul.)-nusslan beet field workers In Uncoln will not go to the beet fields In tho northwestern part of the state this year unless the price usually paid for work is Riven them. A number of families here, in the aggregate making about 200 Workers, havo annually for the last ten years emigrated to the beet fields of Nebraska and Wyoming and worked the," fields. receiving per acre for their work. This year the. com pany which employs them is only offer ing 418 for the same work. Tho reason Riven for tho cut in price Is that the tariff on sugar has been re duced and In three years will be entirely removed. The reduction Is a gradual one and begins to hit the beet sugar manufac turers this year, and they claim that they cannot pay tho prlco for labor here tofore paid and besides will be forced to pay lets for the raw product raised by the farmers. TJie price heretofore paid to the farnvera has been a sliding hcalc, depending upon the quality of beets . raised, usually running from ts.25 to $S.S0 p"er- ton. This year the agent of the com pany states that the factory will he able to pay but h flat rate of $4.H. i ne agciu, wno bub ncrc trying 10 persuade, the beet workors to go to their usual work, and was unable to do so, left for Topeka, where ho hopes to have better success. This cut in prlco will hit Lincoln hard, at it will put In competi tion with tho men who havo always re ceived work In Lincoln during the sum mer these 200 beet sugar workers, who will now be at homo Instead of In tho beet fields. Crews Flips for House. J. M. Crews of Culbertson has filed for the democratic nomination for tho lower branch of the legislature In the Sixty ninth district, comprising the counties of Hitchcock and Dundy. This district was represented at the last session by L. C. Rudlsll, appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy caused by the death about a month before the session begun of V. , 55. Taylor. Mr. Crews makes a personal filing for the democratic nomination and files for the populist nomination by a petition signed by twenty-eight voters of his district. Two Itutc JlonrliiKS. Two rate hearings will be held by tho railway commission this week. Tho first will be held at Hastings Tuesday, being an application of thecompany at that place for a raise in telephone rates. The second will be had at York on tho ap plication of the York Gas and Klectrlc company for permission to Issue stock in the amount of JS3.408.61 of preferred stock to covor indebtedness and improvements. Short Welnhl on Scales. S6rnebody upon the line of the I'nlon Pacific in a town not far" from Bchuylcr has been getting the short end of tho welshing proposition from a set of plat form scales used for weighing stock and other heavy loads. By some error, either intentionally or otherwise, a five-pound scale weight belonging to another pcale has been used on this particular scale. The result Is that In every ton Weighed the amount has been S00 pounds less than It should have been. The proper adjust ment has been nude oid the scale con fiscated. The question naturally arises, How about the other scales where, ac cording to the same proposition, each ton would overwelgh 009 pounds. MISSIONARY WOMEN WILL MEET IN BEATRICE BEATRICE, Neb., April IS. (Special.) The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the Ne braska City Presbytery will convene m Beatrice next Tuesday for a session of two days. Rev. L. D. Youngof this city will preside at the evening sessions both days. The pfflcera are: President, Mrs. W.JV. Annes of Dunbar; vice president, Mrs. LUXUS MERCANTILE CO. DISTRIBUTORS Phone Doug. 1889 : : : and have a case sent home Nebraska, V V. V. Mason of Lincoln; corresponding secretary, Mrs, Phillip Slaymakcr of Un coln; treasurer, Mrs. W. I. Doole of Adams; young people's secretary, Airs. A U Keener of University Place; lltera tutc and mission study secretary, Mrs. CVra li. Cotfman of Lincoln; Sunday schol and band secretary. Mrs. Hattlo Uoran of Fairmont. Notes from Beatrice and Gage County niiATUICK, Neb., April 20.-(Spcclal.)-Comrado LHirand of Falrbury, who 1ms entered the race for department com mander of the Grand Army of the Ho public, attended an open meeting of the post, and relief corps Saturday, which endorsed his candidacy. The Missouri synod of tho 'Lutheran church has purchased property on West Court street where the church will soon begin the erection of a fine edifice. Rev. Mr. Kurth will be the pastor. Mount Herman Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, held Its annual meet ingant elected these officers: Kmlnent commander. B. L. Spellmnn. generalis simo, S. B. Moore; captain ogcneral, J. A. Klnsey; treasurer, J. 1 Anderson: recorder, W. R. Bourne; prelato, H. E. Sackett; senior warden, J. C. Pcnrod; Junior warden, F. B. Hostettler. Mrs. A. 1). McCandless, wife of At torney McCandlcss of AA'ymore. was stricken with hemorrhage of the brain Saturday evening and is In a critical condition. Uttle hopes arc held out for her recovery. Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Frank Crawford and Miss Maude Clark, which Is la occur at AVymore. April 30. Miss Clark Is a daughter of H. B. Clark, claim agent for the Burlington at that" place. Mr. Craw ford was police Judge Hmj former city attorney of that place. NEBRASKA DAUGHTERS ' WILL ELECT WEDNESDAY (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHlNdTCfc April 20.-(Spectal Tele gram.) War and harmony were the themes most largely discussed today at the first session of tho annual national convention of the Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution. Nebraska was repre sented among tho delegates by Mrs. C. H. Aull and Mrs. Orlfflth, Omaha; Mrs. Hungerford, Falrbury; Mrs. R. G. Drake, Beatrice: Miss Tuey, Pluttsmouth. Tho time for tho election of a utate regent for Nebraska has not been determined upon by tho delegates, but It is expected the meeting of the Nebraska delegates will be held Wednesday evening. Redaction on Rock: Inland, FA1RBURY, Neb., April -(Specials- Owing to Impaired freight traffic on the Nebraska division of the Rock Island, a sweeping reduction was made In the num ber of extra board engineers and firemen employed at Falrbury. The engineers In volved In the reduction Include: C. H. Fletcher. P. Ossowoskl, H. Pearman, M. Walker, F. W. Doleman and F. C. Chase. The firemen Involved Include: It. L. Short, George Curry, M. A. King, J. King, B. W. Gllmore, K. Ahl, Kmll Cook, L. Ahl, Carl Strauss. L. Kenrtey and T. U. Bow ard. The englpeW Involved "In. the re duction Will go DaCK 10 ..passenger urint,. Pastor to He Relieved. CEDAR FALLS, la., April 30. (Special Telegram.) Rev, Luke Donlon, who for twelve and a half years has been In charge of St. Patrick's church of this city, yesterday morning announced from his pulpit that his services hero would close next Sunday morning; that Arch bishop Kcene of Dubuque had answered his request for a period of rest and treatment at a sanitarium, and promised when fully restored, a more Important field for labor. Two years ago Father Donlon submitted to an operation and has not fully recov ered from" its effects. The remodeling of the present church, which was dam aged seriously by fire, necessitates more effort than he can make. Ilr. King'a Aetr Life Pills. For constipation, torpid liver, sallow complexion. Their frequent use will strengthen and add tone to your system. All druggists. 23c Advertisement. Key to the Situation Bee Advertising. Nebraska, Kemp is Undecided Whether N to Make Race for Governor (From a Staff Corrcsoondent ) LINCOLN, April 20.-(Spcclat)-The lack of candidates tor the republican nomlna-lthc tlon for governor during the last fow months has been generally laid to the fact thut all were waiting to see what the supremo court would do regarding the eligibility of Lieutenant Governor McKelvIe as a candidate for governor and Incidentally what effect It would havo on State Treasurer George for tho same nomination and other state officers who might aspire to fill the bin chair In the executive office. But now that the court has decided that no state officer may run for Kovernor. no one lias flocked to the -office of the secretary of state In his haste get his filing In before some other patriot. Probably the man whose name hss been mentioned most often In connection with tho republican nomination Is fenator J. H. Kemp of Fullerton, president of tho last state senate. In a phono talk last night, Senator Kemp told Tbei Bee correspondent that he had not yet decided what he would do, but expected to be In Lincoln In a few days and would make up his mind regarding the matter. Senator Kemp has a very lucrative law business and dis likes to throw It up even for the Job of being governor for two or more years. Another candidate who appears to look good to a large number of republicans Is Senator John lleasty of Falrbury". Mr. Heasty served In tho same session of the senate with Mr. Kemp and tho two of them were considered among the leaders of that body, which was conspicuous on the republican, side for its efficient mem bership. It has been suggested that these two men. one for governor ana me omer iur lieutenant governor, would make a strong ticket and one which would draw support to the whole state ticket because of Its failure to havo been mixed up in any lo cal, state or other factional fights and would therefor receive the support of all republicans, and In tho badly mixed condition In the democratic party would doubtless draw much support from the democrat side. English Papers See Intervention Loom LONDON, April 20. Tho Daily Ex press, commenting on ine Mciican situa tion, says: "President Wilson and Secretary Bryan wished for peace at any price. Tho price may be heavier than America cares to pay. President Wilson temporised and selected Villa as the barbaric and un official Instrument of his spite. Ho is now reaping the consequences of his Irresolution." The Times in an editorial says: "President Wilson has decided to act In the spirit of General Scott's orders at Vera Crujs In 18(6; 'When dealing with Mexicans command, ne,ver argue.' Our Washington correspondent makes it clear that both congress and public opinion are behind the president and that Interven tion Is inevitable Booner or later. "We can well understand that no American contemplates It with anything but tho most profound reluctance and a lively sense of the many and anxious re sponsibilities and entanglements it must bring upon his country." Mortal Wound from Fall Through Glass Oliver Goodrow, 500 Curtis street, Coun cil Bluffs, Is dying in St. Joseph's hos pltal from a gash In his throat which severed his Jugular vein. Three messen- cer bovs at 1112 Douglas street are In Jail held for Investigation as the result Goodrow says he was shoved through a plate glass window by tho boys while he was Intoxicated. The boys say he came into the messenger office "hunting trouble" and was ejected and that he fell through the window himself. Goodrow has a family In tho Bluffs. FURTHER INVESTIGATION IN DEATH0F MRS. BARR Although a- coroner's Jury exonerated the drivers of tho Ice truck which last week ran down and killed Mrs. Pressly J. Barr. relatives of the dead woman will continue to Investigate and action by the county attorney may result. Funeral services for Mrs. Barr were held yesterday afternoon at the Dundee Presbyterian church, Rev. George Fisher officiating. Charles Haffke, Ralph W Barr, Edmund L. Barr. and K. AV. Barr. all relatives, acted as pallbearers, BURGLARS LOOT HOP JOINT WHILE KEEPER IS IN JAIL Young Sing, Chinese grocer at 203 North Eleventh street, reports to the police that while held In Jail for keeping an opium resort his place was visited by burglar and 1910 In cash besides several artioles of Jewelry were stolen The police are Investigating. The Persistent and Judicious Use of Newspaper Advertising is the Road to Business Success. HYMENEAL Jenseu-Laraen. Miss Martha Larsen and Marcus Ieth Jense.i were married by Rev. Charles AV. Bavldge Saturday at 3:30 p. m. Coe SplIUer. Miss Edith Spllker, daughter of Fred erick Spllker of Minneapolis, Minn., and Walton W. Coe, Jr., of Chicago, 111., were married by Rev. Charles AV. Savldge Sat urday evening at ;30 o'clock. Miss Hen rietta Mass accompanied them. Whr It Sails Partlculnr People. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is prompt and effective for coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, bronchial coughs and for any condition where the membranes of the throat and bronchial tubes are inflamed and raw. Thomas Vernon, Han cock, Mich., writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar has always proven effective, quickly relieving tickling throat and stopping the cough wtli no bad after effect." It con tains no opiates, and is a pure, reliable medicine. That's why It suits particular people. For sale by all dealers every where. Advertisement. ROJAS DEFENDS POSITION TAKEN BY THE DICTATOR (Continued from Pago One.) request of Rear Admiral Mayo relative to a salute of the American flag, which has not been Insulted, he proposed to show his good will toward tho Ameri can people though he did not think that such a request was Just, proposing that I (lags of the two nations be hoisted and saluted reciprocally and slmut- taneously. The American government did not agree with that Idea, hut insisted on Rear Admiral Mayo's request, giving as surance that according to international practice tho salute would be returned by American cannon after the salute to the American flag. "This was not accepted by President Huerta, who insisted on his proposition, t It ImnOim in llejeeted. "Then the American government deter mined that the pour parlours be brought to an end by the final decision of presi dent Huertn within a term which ex pired at ? oVlock tonight, announcing that if by that time he had not agreed to the salute of the American flag as requested, the affair would be presented to tho American congress for decision. "Tho Mexican government, believing that the salute In question was of no Importance unless previously and form ally agreed on by both parties, proposed the signing of a protocol and the min ister of foreign affairs presented last night a draft of such protocol to tho American charge d' affaires, Nelson O'Shaughnessy. "O'Shaughnessy answered that he must consult his government; that he would advise the minister of the nature of this anawer and this afternoon he communi cated to the minister the fact that his government did not accept the Idea of a signature of sny protocol whatever, hut wanted an unconditional salute of tho American flag. "This the Mexican government refused, feeling It had done all possible, in view of the friendly understanding between tho two governments, and believing the acceptance of such an Imposition would be equivalent to yielding by Mexico to humiliation. "The Mexican government Is confident that the civilized world wilt find Its con duct has been wlae nnd temperate, that It has observed all the requirements of International law and that the refusal to yield further Is Inspired only by a re gard for Its honor and dignity." Draft of Proposed Protocol. The draft of the protocol by Mexico, refused signature by the United States follows. "With a view of putting an end to the lamentable Incident which occurred on the 9th Instant at Fort Tamplco, caused by the detention of nine men and one American officer; considering that such marines were Immediately put at liberty by General Zaragoza, commander of Fort Tamplco, and that said officer presented an apology to Rear Admiral Mayo, com mander of the American squadron In those waters; that afterwards when the president of the republic of Mexico be came advised of the facts ho expressed regret through the office of foreign re lations for the Incident and ordered that a full Investigation be made to the end that tho guilty might be punished If any be found guilty; and finally that the action In question was due to the zealous- ness of a subaltern, which might be re garded as excusable. If It Is taken Into consideration that the marines when de. talned had pone ashore In uniform with out permission of the military authorities, tho port being at the moment not only In a state of war. but under attack by rebels, the chargo d'affaires of the United States and the minister of foreign re latlons of Mexico, acting In their of flclal capacities, agreed as follows: "First, that the Mexican government. Inspired by a desire of showing the good will It feels toward tho people of the United States, and acting In the same manner wherein the United States has done In similar cases, binds Itself that the American flag be saluted at Tamplco by twetnty-one guns from the Mexican shore batteries or a Mexican warship In those waters. "Second, that the cannon referred to In the preceding article shall be fired at the moment when the American flag shall be hoisted to a masthead on the Mexican shore. "Third, that the government of the United States binds Itself to salute the Mexican flag Immediately following the salute by the Mexicans to the American flag with twenty-one guns of the man of war Dolphin or of any other battleship at anchor in those waters. "Fourth, the guns to which the preced Ing article refers shall be fired at the moment when the Mexican flag shall be hoisted to the top of a mast of the afore said man of war or of any other warship In those waters, and to this end both contracting parlies attach their sig natures." llil'-ln Ik liullf fereiil. This formal reply of the Mexican gov ernment to the demands of the United States was handed to Nelson O'Shaugh nessy, the American charge d'affaires, at exactly S o'clock last evening a the foreign office. The Charge, however, had been made aware previously of the nature of the document. Mr. O'Shaughnessy had seen Benor Por tlllo y Rojas late lr( the afternoon In the suburbs of Copoacan. where he had gone to dine with some friends. Provisional President Huerta displayed comparative Indifference to the crisis and passed several hours last evening listen ing to the military band playing In Chapultepec park. Several hundred American residents spent the evening at the American club, where a dinner and entertainment were given. NetrnpnprrK Praise Ilnertn, The newspapers of the federal capital today restricted themselves to brief com ment on the statement given out by the foreign minister, devoting themselves chiefly to expressions of approval of the attitude taken by the Mexican govern ment. El Imarclal declared that General Huerta had given "high proof of his dis cretion -And loyalty," and concluded: "A people, like a man, should prefer death to dishonor." Kl Pats said: "The Tamplco incidents as a reason for war are Infamous and a basis for the assertion of right are ridiculous. "Jn these solemn moments serenity Is the only thing that can save us, but thould the time come to show ourselves patriots It Is Indispenslble to unite In facing death and sacrifice with the valor of Justce." News of the deadlock came as a com plete surprise to the large majority of Mexicans, as the existence of a diplomatic! canfrnvMiv had h.An kent out of tli newspapers. Everywhere today Mexican f citizens eagerly read and earnestly dls- 1 jtussed the statement, fiom the Mexican , foreign minister published In the morning 1 papers. They stood In rgoup on the 'streets or rongreagated In tho cafes, but inn vli. .IM Ik... I . . . ...I.l.n.. !hosU,ltj' L- FIFTH BRIGADE TO VERA CRUZ (continued fiom Page One. Daniel Vornman. Its "station Is a7Foft Crockett. Galveston, while Hie remainder of th Second division Is stationed at Texas City. General Frederick Kunston, command ing the division, returned to his head quarters at Texas City In advance o( the army. 1'nrlfle I'nmi Troop Hrmly. SAN FRANCISCO. April M.-Three reg iments of Infantry, forming tho Klghth brigade, under the command of Brigadier General John J. Pershing, nnd the major part of tho First vavalry aro In readiness at tho Presidio for Immediate departure fpr tho Moxloan border In the. ovent of orders being received from Washington. Th Infantry regiments nro the .Sixth, Twelfth and Sixteenth. To each Is at tached a gun platoon. Four tionps of the cavalry regiment are at Monterey. At Mare Island 0V marines nro under orders to embark on tho cruiser South Dakota, due to arrive from Bremerton, AVash., tomorrow. Torpedo nnl Will Join Fleet. PENSACOtA. Fla., April M. -Orders were received early today directing the flotilla of twenty torpedo boat destroyers here to put to sea this afternoon, meet ing Rear Admiral Bndger's fleet In the gulf and accompanying It tu Tamplco. Officer said tho destroyers, with two lenders, were ready to depart. f'l.OSR AVATl'll t'PON Pit IKON ICRS Onthrenk Anion Mexlrnns Interred nt Fort nil-. Kenreri. FORT BLIPS, Texas, April SO. A Igl- lance over the Mexican prison camp hero was redoubled today upon receipt of In formation hinting, at the' possibility of a plot to free the 6,000 former federal sol diers Interned here. A deadline has been marked out Inside the fence, beyond which the prlsonors are not allowed to move. It was lenined that a man upon which habitual watch has been kept for months had purchased a supply of wire cllpps, which might be used to cut the barbed wire fence around the prison camp. 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