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PTTV 77 11 aken HSrusselLs ermians The Omaha Daily Bee WHEW A WAT FROM BOMB The Dee is The Paper Vow aa fori tf rrm plea te te akae&t Bora Uiaa a few sera, aev TO n asallea te yew. THE WEATHER. Fair VOL. XLIV NO. 55. OMAHA, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 21, 191 4 -TEN' PAGES Oa Train end at Sotel Hews Btands. Be. SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS. Are Said to Have COUNT REVEALS CANDIDATES IN SAME POSITION Ob -Third ef Voting Precinct of Nebraska Report on Heads of Two Tickets. HOWELL LEADS BY NEARLY 5,000 Kemp, Nearest Opponent, Maintains Strength and May Creep Closer Before Finish. COUNTRY VOTE WILL DECIDE Lancaster and Douglas Counties Both Gire Big Pluralities to the Omaha Man. OUTCOME ON THE CONGRESSMEN Beavis Appears to Have the Call in the First District BLACKBURN LEADING IN SECOND fplllmsit Appears to Have a Good Lead that lie la Maintaining; la tke Tnlro- Btenbejie Likely - ta Land Henonalnntlon. Return from one-third of the voting precincts of Nebraska on the head of the republican and demo cratic tickets fall to change the rel ative positions of candidates for governor. - : On ' the republican ticket Howell is leading . his nearest . opponent, Kemp, by almost 6,000 votes. On the democratic ticket Governor Morehead is sailing away from the field in an aeroplane. Figures from 651 precints show Howell 4,604 votes ahead of Kemp, but these figures include practically the entire vote of Lancaster and Douglas counties, both of which went for him. Late last night there was to Indication that Kemp waa slightly stronger and the tabulation of vote is yet to reveal liow the complete returns from the country districts looks upon the race of the Omaha candidate. Morrhead'a Lead. Governor Morehead has already received from R. L. Metcalfe a pledge of support in the coming campaign. The governor has only 12,488 lead over Metcalfe In 687 precincts. No attempt has been made to col lect figures on the state ticket be . low governor. ' The count locally, as well as over the state, has been record breaking for its slowness. The figures, ao far aa they have been tabulated, are: Congressional Xomlneea. Congressional nominee and probabili ties First District: John A. MaOuire, demo crat, renominated; C. F. fteavla, re publican. Second District T. W. Blackburn, lead ing. W. B. Howard; C. O. Lobeck, demo crat, renominated. Third District Dan V. Stephens, demo crat: O. S. ftpillman. republican. Fourth District Walter H. Rhoades, democrat; Charlea II. Sloan, republican, reaomlnated. Fifth District Ashton C. Shallenberger, democrat; Silaa K. Barton, republican; re nominated. Sixth District M. I. Kinkald. re publican, renominated; "democratic candl- Continued on Page Two, Col. Three.) The Weather Forecast till 7 n. m. Friday: For Omaha. Couni:il Blufta and Vicinity Fair; alihtly cooler. Temperatare at Omaha Yesterday. Deg ... i ... ... 7' .... 73 .... 75 .... 79 .... SI .... 2 .... M :.::sj .... 5 I .... .... .... .... 7S 1914. WIS. 1913. 1911. aitRhtst yeterday." .... K7 9 i l8 l owest yesterday 7 7H K 67 Mian temperature 77 Ml 74 78 I J-fetipnatlon CU .rj .no .(! omparat Ive Local Record. Temperature and precipitation depar ture from the normal: N.jro'al ten ierature 74 Kxuesa for tha lav 3 T trial exi'eaa slnree March 1 410 Norma! precipitation...., 13 ln. h lflriency for the day 12 Inch Total rainfall since March 1...U 4ft Inches Ieflclency since March t i 16 Inches iMrt iclt-r cy for cor. period, 1SU.. .9 Inches leflclc-ncy for cor. period. 191!. . 4VU inches Reports Irons Stations nt T P. I. fetation snd Stale Tamp, llish-Rain of thtr. 7 p. m fall. on .! .01 0 .04 .( .l .M .! .D .Ot ,i0 t hyenae. cloudy tsnvr, cloudy Tes loins. clear THdga City, clear Lander, cloudy -orth i'latte. cluody.... t'T.ha, cloudy Puobio, cloudy Rapid City, part cluody. KU Ik Cay, cltar fntu Ke. clear tieridau. rVtr t-i-MX City, rlear M , tl 4 , 12 , 8i 74 , w , , 74 W 74 W Ul 7k ! A laieiiiine. liiiy... 1 1 A. Vt h.LfcH, IcaJ ForeutsU-r. Hour. 6 a. m... vsjw?! v SI'S"- jl . lo'am". ' rf.s, . Tf Uam... C UvSJ VT? 1 P- " MS! IE S J' p.' m " ,r,Z ,w, L , , iff fe Hit t-fW'-- Mi SiMMrr-- Drawn for The Bee by PowelL BRUSSELS FEARS FORTUNE OF WAR Beautiful City 'May B Sacrificed in Game of the Big - Powers. , - . FRENCH CHOOSE BATTLEFIELD Are Aaanmlnar Aa-ffreaalve Attitude and llaatlac I'talana Ont In tke Wood! and Acroaa Main Ulna way. By I. PHILLIP". (Copyright, 1914, by Trees Publishing; Co.) BRUSSELS. Aug. 19.-(Speclal Cabld gram to New lurk Woild and Omaha Bee.) Brussels wjs very nervous this evening and there seems a reason; all official statements as to its position are reassuring but as they have been so every day, BrusHels' nerves are taut. Notices posted in the streets tonight say: "Anyone with arms on his person should deposit them with the police as ha is liable to be shot by any invaders." These attracted crowds all evening, their distribution seemed significant as the de parture yesterday of the royal family and ministers Of state to Antwerp were sig nificant Barricades and entrenchments now have been put all round the city, espe cially to the south and cast. Bruxelloln are sadly reconciled If their ' beautiful city must be sacrificed In the game the powers are playing. But then It la only on a par with usual luck of Belgium In which are Pontenoy, Jemarpes. Flourens, I.lgny, Heerwlnden, Waterloo and a score of other places where batttles bave been fought. French Tallinn; Asjg-resnlve. Against this pesslmistlo outlook, how ever, news reached ma by eye-witnesses from the front at Jenappe, Wavre and Gembloui, which for the present la for bidden to be sent. I cgn only say that Ue French are assuming the aggressive and hunting the uhlans, out In the woods and bark across the road between Xainur and Brussels. Further, from a guod source, 1 have the news that the French generals have (Continued on Page Two Column .Six.) Slayer of French Socialist is Denied Preliminary Trial PARIS, Aug. (11:55 p. m.)-Raoul Villain, the assassin of the French social ist leader, Jean Leon Juares, denied at a preliminary hearing today that he had accomplices In the crime. He reiterated that Jaurea had betrayed and wronged the country. Villain, slight of build and with his blond hair brushed back ao that ' he looked like a student, told how he hail sought the socialist leader after buying revolvers and said he would have shot him on the streets or wherever he found him. Extras announcing mobilization had Incited him to anger and he declared that he spoke to no one of hie Intention. Villain will probably be submitted to a mental examination later. IX5NDON. Aug. 29. (7:30 a. m.)-Accord-Ing to a Paris dispatch to Reuter s Tele gram company the council of ministers at the French capital has approved the proposal to rename the Rue D' A He ms gne, the Rue De Juares snd the Rue I Berlin, the Rue lie IJege. The French minister of finance has an nounced that In ordr to expedite business the I snk of Ftan e will dlacount commer cial bills as extensively a possible. At Peace Beatification of A Saint by Hi 8 'Holiness Pius X Dtieription of (A cere m on j written by th lata Edward Roitwattr dar ing hit visif to Rom. See Editorial Page FRENCH TROOPS IN MUELHAUSEN Largest City in Alsace is Recap tured After Some Severe Fighting. CANNON AND WAGONS TAKEN French Lines In Lorraine Extend from torth of "narhora, Pa sa ins By Morhansje to Delnie. PARIS, Aug. '30. (3 p. in.) The reooou patlon of Muelhausen, Alsace, by French troops is announced officially hero today. The recapture of Muelhausen was pre ceded by a very severe battle during which the French troops took one of the suburbs at point of the bayonet. They alar. Innli a t h tjaiill nf thH vtf-tnrv 1 ! v ( rm n n mnnnn and a) X tn munition wagons. The official note says the situation In the Vosagrs mountains Is unchanged. In upper Alsace the French have oc cupied Quenwiller. fourteen miles south west of Cnlmar. In Ijorralne, It Is stated, the French lines extend from the north of faarburg, passing by Morhange to Delme. The situation in the du hy of Luxem burg and In Berlin la unchanged. ICarranza Enters City of Mexico .MEXICO CITY, Aug 30. General Vcnustlano Csrranxa. the supreme chief of the Mexican revolution and from today provisional president of the republic, en tered the capital at noon. He was given an enthusiastic reception by the crowds on the streets. The National . Capital Tharattar, Aagnst 341, 1914. The Hons. Met at noon. Commerce committee voted favorable report on war risk insurance bill. Naval affairs committee continued eon- isideration of hllla to place government sluiis In commercial service. ! K sumed consideration of water power regulation bill. The senate, Met at 11 a. in. Commer' e committee voted favorable tetort on war ri.k insurance bill. K. fci.ii.f1 nvha'e on Ulmr exemption cluune uf tha Clayton bill. mm, ;. GERMAN TROOPS . KEEP ADVANCING Their Forward Movement Along the Meuie is Being' Poshed with i. v Vigor and Determinatioav ARE MARCHING ON BOTH SIDES In raters Have Reached a Line Be. tween Olnant and Leafchatean, the Latter Being Not Far front Sednn. LONDON. Aug. . .-UM p. m.)-Th almost complete absence of news from the theater of war today Is the best evidence that big events are In progrces. which will test the real caliber of the battalions today engaged In the "new Waterloo," or the "new Sedan." That the great German advance Is be ing pushed with vigor and determination can be safely assorted, Judging from the Intelligence permitted to the outside world. On both banks of the Meuse the Germans are crowding southward toward the entrenched FYench army waiting to stem their progress toward Sedan and Paris. The Invaders already have reached a line between Plnant and Neufchateau, the latter point being less than twenty five miles from 8edan aa tha crow (lieu. To the northward their advance troops have reached the river Pyle, near Maline, almost midway between Brusaela and Antwerp. Ktrnteglc Retreat. Before this northward rush the Belgian forces are retiring on Antwerp. In Urns els they call this a strategic retreat. Whether the movement Is strategio or forced the Germans have gained nun h ground In the direction of Brussels. Should they, however, take advan'OKo of this tempting opening for a raid cn tht Belgian capital they may ftnd the now (Continued on Page Two, Col. Two.) Prince Albert Is Total Loss; Baby Is Drowned PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. Aug. 30. Only one life, that of the Infant of Mrs. Joseph Dieredt, was lost In the wreck of the Grand Trunk Pacific, steamer Prince Albert on Knob Tree group, VA miles from here, late Tuesday night. Five pas sengers were thrown Into the sea In get ting away from the vessel when a boat hook broke, but all were rescued. The Pleredt baby was drowned In water In the bottom of a life boat. The survivors arrived here late yester day on the steamer Prince John, which responded to tha wireless call for . aid. They said the Prince Albert's bottom was ripped out and that the vessel would be a total loss. Forty Men Killed By Collapse of Concrete Building WASHINGTON. Aug Jfc-Forty British and American workmen were killed today In tha collapse of the naw concrete cus toms house st Ceiha, Honduras, accord ing to a diapatch to the tata department P. G. Klodt, formerly of Fan Antonio. Tex., waa tke only name given of thoae knied. Many workmen were buried under the ruins and smothered. ' A fire en velope. I the structure after Its collapse. No further details were given. POPE PIUS DEAD IN ROME; THE END COMESjOIETLY Pontiff Expires Following Sudden Attack of Severe Illness Pre cipitated by War. SYMPTOMS OF FORMER ILLNESS Physician Announces Tuesday Pa tient Is Suffering from a Simple Cold. NEXT DAY CONDITION SERIOUS Early Attending Doctors Believed Life Endangered, but Tem porary Recovery Follows. VATICAN ATTACHES VIEW BODY Procession Forms Soon After An nouncement is Made. GOSSIP AS TO THE SUCCESSOR Conclave ef f ardlnala Trohably Will Rea-ln la Rome eplember n Maffl, De l.al. Ferrall an Seraflnl Mentioned. IvOMK. Aug. 20. "Together In one. all things In Chrlflt." These words, which Pope rius X adopted a his motto In an encyclical Issued on August 10, 1903, six days after he had been elevated to the pontificate, wero on his lips as he entered, the valley of death. The end, which came at 1:20 o'clock thlr morning, was peaceful. A few moments before he had been roused from a state of eml-oon-sclousnoss and he attempted to beittow a blessing on those gathered In the chamber, but his strength failed him. After a pause he mur mured the scriptural text and did not speak again. Tha death of the pontiff In tha alghtietb- year 'ttf his life-ad the twelfth year of his pontificate, while long anticipated because of ailments Incident to advanced age, neverthe less came as a shock even to those near him. For several days ho had been suf fering from gouty catarrh, but on Tuesday his physicians declared that the troublo was of no great Im portance, and yesterday morning re assuring reports concerning the patient were current. Chance Conies 'suddenly. The change came suddenly during the forenoon yesterday, and early lu the afternoon those In attendance announced that death was Imminent- Similar attacks had been resisted with the aid of the pope's will power, (Continue on Page Three, Col. Thrct;.) Probable Winners in Douglas County HEPlnLICAN DEMOCRATIC Uovernoi R. B. Howell, John H. Morehead. Lieutenant Governor F. A. Shotwell, Jsmes Pearson. Hecretsry of Mate Clyde Barnsrd. F. F. Shields. State Auditor W. I. Minor. W. H. Smith. State Treasurer F. c. Ilamcr. V. L. Gallagher. State Superintendent A. O. Thomas. p. M. Whitehead. Attorney General C W. Heara. Willis E. Reed. Commissioner of Puhllo Lands and Hetkman. W. If. Eaatham. Railway Commissioner T. U Hall. K. W. Ralston. Regents State University E. P. Brown. J. 15. Miller. CeorK Cp"Pland, G. w. Noble. Congress, Second District T. W. Blackburn. C. o. Lobeck. Ftate Senstor- C. I.. Kaun'lcra. N. 1. Hod. F. A. Kennedy. Jsmea O'Hara. .1. M. Tanner. J. W. Bedford. C. J. Karbarh. E. E Howell. C. J. Anderson, or 1. fr Quinby r . . i m or A C. Psncoaat. Representatives- Ilaiiy A. Foster Bert Miner J. P. Palmer Nels A. l.undgren Fred And'Taon John I.arren Jerry Howard W. H Queeimn H C. Richmond Richard C. llu Her Francis Morgan Thomub H. Murray J W. Ix.ng J of. At. ixiveiv Wm. N. Chumhers John I. Negley J. Frank Burgesa Patrick J. ltyan Harry Hackctt Jerry A. Unuhen Mlr-hanl 1-ee John C. Barrett R. C. lrueednw or 8. Arlon Lli W. E. Mock ham or A. N. Yost Countv Attorney H (.'. Hrome, . A. Magney. Sherlff- J. E. Brlgss. F. J. McShane, Jr. County Treasurer w. f I. I're. Fred tisssser. County Clerk Fra lewey. M. F. Funkhouaer. Register of Deeds Harry Peare C. O. Pickett. surveyor L K. Adama, M. J l.acey. Countv fcunerintendrnt W. A. Yoder, V. 11. IieBolt Coroner W. C. Croahy, W. H. Qulgley. Police Judge, Omaha C. F. Fouler. R J Madden. Police Judae, South Omaha H W Reed. I Y ''nllsnan. County Commissioner. First District H. B.M.-lonld. S. R. Hpratlen. County Commissioner, Keiund Inatrlct John C. Lynch, James P Ford. County Commissioner. Fourth iMstrict P I. Ti-ilmir Thomas O'Connor For Water Roard C. M Vt lllulin. Charles R . Sherman. War Summary An entire change In the plan of campaign may be brought about by the finding of all opening to the north by the Oermsn army In Belgium. This was admitted In an official communication from Brussels today, which ald the Germans "had gained ground on both banks of the Meuse, and are In contact with the allies." It adds that the1 "Belgians, having done all that could be expected by holding the Invaders In check for firteen days, their strategy will now be merged Into the general iplan of the allied armies.", H concludes with the significant sentence that the "retrograde movement does not mean defeat," Implying that the Belgians have been operating hitherto by them selves In checking the Germans, while the French and British were making preparations to meet the advancing German forces. Rumors that Brussels has fallen Into German hands ' were per sistently current In Paris, but no confirmation could be obtained. The Belgian capital was known to be threatened by German cavalry, ho bad reached the forest of Solgnlos, flanking the city. All the approaching roads had been barricaded and entrenched. Four of the Brussels honpltals are filled with wounded soldiers. Antwerp apparently Is the tem porary goal of the German troops In Belgium. They are reported moving slowly but steadily in the direction of tha great fortified port on the Scheldt river. The German soldiers have occupied the town of Tirelemont, and their masHes, pushing In from the fron tier, are bolleved to have come Into contact with the allies' front. Reports In Brussels asserted a battle had occurred near Charle rol, In which the Germans were supposed to have suffered a loss of 6,000 killed. This was not confirmed by any official sources. Reports were current in many European quarters today that Germany had derided not to com ply with Japan's ultimatum call ing for tha German evacuation of Kiao Chow and the abandonment of the eastern aeaa by German war vessels. Holland Is said to feel uneasiness In regard. to Its East Indian colonies, In view of Japan's attitude. Gumblnnen, a German town, twenty miles from the Russian frontier, has been occupied by tho Russians, who, according to Rus sian official advices, captured twelve German field guns and took many prisoners. French official advices announce the rapid progress of the French column Invading Lorraine In the direction of Mats. Montenegrin troops have In vaded Austrian territory In Herze govina, where they have been In corporated as an army corps in the Servian army. La Croix of Paris alleges the blind bishop, Kannengiesser, an Alsatian, was shot by Germans, who believed he possessed plans of the strong fortress of Isteln Glots, in Raden. INCOMPLETE YOTE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY Returns from Tuesday's Primary Not All Delivered Yet, but Result is Fairly Settled. REPUBLICAN VOTE IS HEAVY Many Close Contests Are Noted and Home. Will Take Official f'oant to Determine (be Winner. The count of the votes cast In Doug las county at the primary election on Tuesday la not yet rompl-t, and the choice of the votera for candlnntea on the party ticket will not Lie entirely known till after the official canvass has been made. Thla la because the returns su fsr as complied an 1 tabulated show that several of the contests, especially for plses n the legisUtive ticket a-.j so close It will take the official cou.it to determine the result. A long ballot, a heavy vote, and the oppressive weather combined to ir.ake 'ha work of the election boards unusually onerous, but meat of them sot throujh their work and made their returns Wed nesday, the time of delivery at tha office 0f the election commissioner varying from 2 o'clock In the morning till late In the afternoon for those that finished their work. One or two' prsdn 't nv not yet mad delivery of 'he poll hooks a..d bailout, while several others that did deliver failed to make the proper re turns outalde the box, and therefore the rtsult In those precincts can not be had until the boxes are opeuel by the r.r.n vasalng board. The total republican vote will be ever KAISER'S TROOPS ARE REPORTED IN BELGIAN CAPITAL Persistent, but Unconfirmed Rumor from Faria Says Brussels Eai Been Ocupied by Germani. GERMANS ADVANCING STEADILY They Force Passage of Mense in , Large Numbers Between Liege and Namur. MAY CHANGE LINE OF BATTLE Finding Southern Routes Strongly Held Germans Force Passage to the North. BATTLE FOUGHT NEAR DIEST Detachment of Kaiser's . Cavalry Rides Into Tirlemont. FIGHTING ALONG ENTIRE FRONT Delay nt Knemy'e March Forwmret Una Great Advantage for "Oir General Plan ( Operations," It la Stated. SIXLKT1S. LONDON", Aug. 20. (5:33 p. m.) The following Information wa CiVen out by the officii bureau this afternoon: "The Belgian Hold army, con fronted by superior numbers, hM fallen bark. "The lleljflan troops have admira bly performed their duty In delaying the hostile advance and enabling their allies to complete their concen tration." nti.I.KTlx. ( PARIS, Aug. V.O. (T:15 a. m.) There is m persistent rumor here that the Germans have occupied BroMels, but it cannot be confirmed. ' BULLET IX. PARIS,- Aug. 'JO. (11:10 a. m.) An official communication received ' ' here from BruMrlg says: , . . ,. 'The Germans" ' havo' gained ftround on both banks or the river Meuse and are in contact with the armies of the allies. "The enemy, finding the route to the southward strongly held by I Vent h and Belgians, discovered an , opening to the north. This may en- . tlrely change the strategy on both , sides." Bl'LI.KTIW. PARIS, Aug. UO. (10:15 a. m ) A portion of the Belgian army has begun to retire In tre direction of Antwerp, according to an official an- . nouncement this morning concerning the situation lri Belgium. Kast of Narour the Germans hate attained the line between Dtnant and N'eufarhateau. Large tier man forces continue to cross the river Meuse between fjlege and Namur. German outposts have occupied ljle. , The retirement of the Belgians' toward Antwerp was a result of the German movement. LONDON, Aug. 20 A dispatch to the Times from BruNsels says: "The Germans in strong force, montly cavalry and artillery, en- , tered Tirlemont early this afternoon (Tuesday)." A dispatch to the Daily Eipreas frm The Hague says: "Bulletin poa'ed here state that I he Germans and Belgians are fight- ' Ing bitterly at Diest and Aerschot on their way to Antwerp." LONDON, Aug. 20. The advance of German troops around and above Brussels and even into what are practically tha suburbs of Antwerp. Is Indicated In Reuter dispatches from Antwerp which report that Ger man cavalry has ben encountered near Herentbals, fifteen miles east of Antwerp, and also near Turnhout, which Is twenty-four miles northeast of Antwerp and close to the Dutch . frontier. A Brussels dispatch to the Havas ' agency says that accordtng to The ' People the Germans again attacked , Diem Wednesday afternoon.. They 1 appeared to have come back in force and bombarded the town whose in habitants fled in terror The German artillery also Is re ported to have bombarded Tirlemont. , Another Ilavas dispatch from Brus sels, sent In very vague form, leads to the, belief that the German cavalry made a surprise advance close to tba Belgian positions defending Brussels. They encampad for the night, but a Belgian aviator discovered their position and revealed it to head quarters in tlm. Cavalry was hur ried forward and after soma march- (Continued on Second rage Column lj I ' (Continued on Page Two, Col. Fuur.) e 4