2 TJIK JJKK. OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, VJIG, AMERICAN TELLS OF SINKING OF PERSIA The' Spirit as Well as the Letter BULGARIANS ASK ADDITIONAL PAY They Insist that Their Part of Bar gain Completed and Balk on Attacking Saloniki. ASK ANOTHER SLICE OF GREECE LONDON, Jan. 4. "The Bulgarians are reluctant to take the risk of em DEN 6 CO. Charles Grant of Boiton Says Ship Lilted So Quickly Boata on One Side Could Not Be Hied. The. Fashion Center of .he Middle WesJ Esfablished 1886. FLOATS HOURS ON WRECKAGE TBOMRSON-BE ALEXANDRIA. Egypt, Jan. 4. (Via London.) Charles Grant of Iston, one of the two Americans known to bav been on board the British steamer Persia when It was torpedoed In the Mediterranean last Thursday, haa arrived In Alexandria. Mr. Grant, so far as is known, Is the cnljr American from whom can come the story of the Persia's sinking. He gave to the Associated Press today the most detailed account of the dis aster yet received. '1 was In the dining saloon of ths Persia at 1.-06 p. nr." ha said. "I Just had fin ished my roup and th Stewart was ask ing what I would Uk for my second oourm, when a terrific explosion occurred. "Ths saloon became filled with smoke, broken glass and steam from the boilers, which appeared to have burst. There was no panic on board. We went on deck as though we were at drill and reported at the life boata on the starboard side, as the vessel had tinted to port. I cltino; to the railing. The last thing done was to toe on Curtain 8trlckly's life belt. Afloat MTreekaat Three Hoar. "As the vessel was then listing so badly that It was Impossible to launch the stsr board boats. I slid down the starboard rail into the water. I caught In a rope which polled off a shoe, but I broke looaj end climbed on some floating wreckage, te which I clung. "The last I iiw of the Persia It had Its bow in ths air. five minutes after the ex plosion. "After-floating about on the wreckage until 4 o'clock In the morning, 1 saw five boats. I was pulled Into one of them. We rowed about looking for strsgglers. "The boata became overloaded and the occupants were redistributed. Four boats were tied tog-elhor by their painters and the1 fifth followed some distance away. -l'lcka tp by Cralaer. "My boat left the others in order to eareh the more frequented steamship channels for help. We rowed for three hours. Then we saw a cruiser and called out We are English.' We explained that we were survivors of the Persia and save directions to the cruiser as to whore the j uiuer oomim were. mey were sojn found and the oocupants were taken off Im mediately by the Ekigllah sailors. "Robert McNeely, American consul at Aden, sat at the same table with me on the voyage. He was not seen, probably because his cabin was on the port sl-le, "H was a horrible siene. The water was black as Ink. Some passengers were creaming, others were calling out good-bye. Tfioee in one host sang hymns." SENATE TO ATTACK V FOREIGN POLICY ' (Continued from Psgs One.) t the foreurn relatione committee In in. i ference with Preatdeat Wilson over the i - most in me minds or members of both senate, and heuee as they reassembled to day fop the real work of the session after ' the holiday recess, . , t 'Will Attack kfealoa. Pal ley. Benator rail, republican of New Mexico, had ready a resolution calling on Presi dent Wilson to Inform tne senate to what government he proposed to awrarfit Henry Frather Fletcher, who has been ' nominated for ambassador to Mexico. He will Introduce the resolution tomorrow, and it Is expected that It will be made the vehicle for a general republican at tack, not on Mr. Kletcfcer, but upon the administration's Mexican policy. Other senators who share Senator Tail's views declare the senate haa no know!-. edre of a government In Mexico, and that the president's last communication 9 congress on the subject described a state of anarchy.- Reeolettloa Bml la grope. (Vmator rail's resolution a la plates thai the president tell the senate If the government to which It to proposed to accredit an embassador Is a const! tu-: tlooal one., by what means Its reoognl- I ; tkny was brought about what assurances i there are that It will be able to fulfill promises of protection for foreigners. J what assurances have been given for pro ; taction of ths border, what guarantees have been given for religious freedom ' and what replies have been received to l ciauns ror oamages to American life and property. Its terms are broad enough to ( Involve the entire Mexican situation and . tba details of the negotiations which led to the raoognlUoa of the Carreosa gov ern meet. TWO LEADING RACE FOR FEDERAL JUDGE (Continued from Page One.) tfore he l-ft filed a petition asking for a suspension of the advance on behalf of over WO operators. The advance becomes eftcctle January 30 unices suspended. loaa Back la Capital. Representative Floan. who returned to Washington yesterday accompanied by hla wire and daughter, said there waa little or no crystaltsed sentiment as jet for a republican candidate for president la his district. "Friends of Senator Cummins will file lis name In due season I am Informed," aid Mr. Sloan. "Mr. Burton's nd Mr. Eetabrook's names have been filed. How many more will get In ths running be fore April I do not know. Looking at It on its face I should think Cummins would carry the state If for no other reason than neigtiborlineaa." Another Pvstafflea Frisaarr. ' Represents tlvs Fhallenberger has about decided to try a poatofflce primary and base selcted Elwood, In Goaner county, to make hla first essay In this field. The postmaster at Elwood. C. F. Smith, died a week ago. and the bonding company placed B. R. Chambers, treasurer of the county. In charge. The rank and file of the democratic party believe In a distribution of the loaves and fishes, and as numerous have been the appllranta for the vacaacjr that Representative Bhallenberger has about decided to let the patrons of the office decide whom tbey want for postmaster. The law postmaster was for many years ti editor of the Uoo4 Bulletin. All the members of the Nebraska dele gullci! were present when the two bouses cf lougitiu convened todsy. ) iWifSIE le allowed inaiyr WlbM m h the k BODY OF GENERAL TOJJE IN STATE (Continued from Page One.) the power of his Imminent ability as engineer, In the construction of the Iron railroad arteries with which this country Is now bonded In one circulation of com merce. I was honored by General Dodge's friendship, and mourn his death. "WILLIAM II. TAFT." Other messages were: 8t. Paul, Minn. Hlncerely do I deplore the death of the Brest American soldier and cltisen, Orenville M. Dodae. MI81IOF IKKINT. Pea Moines, la. H la with sincere re. ret that I learn of the death of Oeneral IKKlicn, and I hereby extend my deepest aympainy. not only lor myseir, but in behalf of the state as well. Will you be kind enotieh to advise me In regard to the funeral arrangements, i QKOROK W. Ct,AFtKK, Governor of lawo. New Tork City I am Just in receipt of the telegram announcing the death of General Dodse, which I learned with a great rtoal of regret. General Dodge was one or tne great men or the country ant his name will always be Identified with the I'nlnn Pa-lfle beoauee.el the emu and anility with which he located the original line. Please convey to the mrmoers 01 too lamny, my very sincere eympathy. R. a. IVKTT, Chiilrrnan Board Wrectora Union Pa cific Kyetwnv Iiasa accept for yourself and convey to the members of the family, my sincere condolence on the deslh of your dls tinsntnhed fathnr. whom I have known. frr many yeara and for whom 1 had tho highest regard. SAMUEL, RAY. President Pennsylvania Railway. Loas ta Nottoa. Briar Cliff. Manor, New Tork City For myself and family 1 send the deepest sympathy on the death of (Jeneral lolge, who throughout a long life time of inti mate and crowded association dwelt In unswerving affection and esteem. We are beyond measure shocked and grieved at his varalna. It Is Idle to speak of his place in our national history, although in these uncertain and dangerous days but It is significant that such a noble and un daunted figure should he of peculiar Im portance to every American of this gen erstlon. the last of the giants of the elder days when the fatee of the nstion swayed in the scale. At hla going the union haa Inst one of the most disting uished exponents typical of the American Ideal of courage, simplicity, vlalon and clean accomplishment. With hla death his name will lie fixed more surely In the mightiest epoch of our country's life, lie was the American of yesterday, who de serves' constant etudy at the hands of the American of today. JAMES g CIARKSON. Cincinnati. O. Notloe of the death of General !dge received wth deepest sorrow, affection, and the realisation of the lose to hla community, the country, our society an dhle many friends. 1 ex tend to you in your bereavement, the heartfelt sympathy of myoelf and the members of the Army of the Tennessee. 1 am arranging representatives of the so oty tor the funeral KM ITU MTflf 1CVT.VMM Recording secretary of the boclety of the Army of the Tennessee. May or a Proclaauallea. Mayor Snyder last evening Issued this proclamation calling for a general sus pension of business tomorrow during the funeral of General Dodgei Whereas, General Grenvtlle M. Dodge, long Council bluffs most distinguished cltisen and a figure of etate and national prominence, haa answered th last mus ter; and, Wheieae, General Grenvllle M. Dodge during hla three score yeara' residence In Council bluffs never wavered In his loy sltv and fidelity to the people ol the city, ana always by deeds and action sought to further the Interests of Council Bluffs, snd return In double measure tbe love Its people showered upon and the esteem in which the held him; Therefore, , M. B. Snyder, mayor of Council Bluffs, do hereby suget that out of respect to the memory of General Grenvllle M. iHidlie all bualnaaa be sus lended and all plaoea of bunlnees be closed during the hours of his funeral, Thursday, and that all flags In the city be placed at half-mast each day until after the funeral. I further suggest that the houra to be observed shall be between the hours of 11 and 4 o'clock. (Seal.) M. B. 6NTUER, Mayor. K. If ALL, UHUKRI Ol T MILITIA Feratlselea frwsa t.evermar to At teas Faaoral at Mrs, De4ge, The First. battalion of the Fourth In fantry. Nebraska National Guard, will attend the funeral of General Grenvllle M. Dodge at Council Bluffs Thursday afternoon. Adjutant General Phil Hall of Uncola la here making the arrangements. Per mission was granted by the governor and usual orders have been Issued by General Hall. "I wish to ask all employers of local membere of the guards te excuee these men on Thursday afternoon. We feel ths event la of sufficient Importance to war rent the attendance of a battalion of our state guard," stated the general. It la expected that IM guardsmen will go from this city. . . , ts freveat the OH p. Colds cause grip laxative Bromo Qui nine removes the cause. There Is only one "Bromo Quinine." K. W. Grove's signa ture oa boa. iU.. Advertisement. i Person with Eight Wives Is Given Four Years in State Pen MILWAUKEK. ' Wis., Jsn. .-Chsrles Orvel Pitcher wss todsy sentenoed to four years In the state prison after hav ing admitted to Judge Backus In the municipal court that he had been married to eight women. Pitcher waa convicted of having been married to Mrs. Anna Pop pert of Mil waukee, who was referred to by District Attorney Zabel as Wife No. , and to Mrs. Bertha Rasmussen of Sioux City, la., without being divorced from either woman. He married Mrs. Rasmussen April 9, 1901, and Mrs. Poppert on June 16, IMS, It is said. After deserting Mrs. Foppert. Pitcher went to Manitowoc, where' he Is alleged to have married on September t of last year Mis Josephine Tadych, 17 yeara old. The two went to Winnipeg, Can ada, where. Pitcher enlisted In the Cana dian army. He was about to be shipped to ths battlefield In Europe when ar rested. , ' - i k Dutch Minister v ; of War Resigns LONDON, Jan. 4.-MaJor . General Nicholas BoWboom. Dutch minister of war, has tendered his resignation, but It haa not been accepted, according to the Rotterdam correspondent - of the Dally Mall. Major General Boa boom haa been subjected to serious parliamentary criti cism, says the correspondent, because be has been suspected of a desire to make the Dutch army the Instrument of a small, aristocratle circle with German sympathies. , HYMENEAL Kcrgss-Nlskltmsa, PRKMONT, Neb.. Jan. 4. (Special.) ' Mlsg Tyrone Wlnkleman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. fYank Wlnkleman, and aRy mond Keegan were married In Omaha July I laat. They managed to keep ths affair secret, although Mrs. Wlnkleman took her daughter on a trip to the coast during the summer. This fall Mrs, Kee. gan continued her duties as teacher In a country school east of Fremont. They have taken apartments In Fremont, where they wll make their home. - Ellot-Robbiaa. Miss Ollle Robblns. daughter of J. E. Robblna of Nevada. Mo., and Howard C KHot of Sheridan, Wyo., were married by Rev. Charles W. Savldge at bis offloe In the Brandela theater building Monday morning at U o'clock. The bride's father accompanied the bridal couple and Gould Diets and F. T. Parker were also witnesses of tbs mar riage. Oo-ReafleM. Miss Irene Red fie Id of Nebraska City, and Mr. Robert K. Lee of Dunbar, Neb., were married by Rev. Charles w. Savldge at his office, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. They were accompanied by the groom's sister, Mrs. Duena Lee Meade o( Dunbar. Fe-draaeek-Ratorle. Mlaa Agnes B. Satorle. daughter af Anton Eatorle. and Jamea Podrousek were married by Rev. Charles W. Savldge at a is residence, Monday evening at o'clock. They were accompanied bv the groom's brother and rls wife, Mr. and Mrs. rrank Podrousek.. Headache From A Cold? Listen! "Pape's Cold Compound" ends severe colds or grippe in few hours. Tour ould will break and all grippe misery end after taking a dose of "Pape'a Cold Compound" every two hours until three doses are taken. It promptly opens clogged -up nostrils snd air passages In tbe head, stops nasty discharge or nose running, relieves sick headache, dullness, fevertshnrsa, sore throat, sneealng. soreness and stiffness. Don't stay stuffed -up! Quit blowing and snuffling! Rase your throbbing head nothing else In the world gives such prompt relief ss "Pape's Cold Compound. which costs only X rents at any drug store. It acta without assistance, tastes nloa, and causes no tnoonventnoe. Ac cept no substitute. Advertisement. ploying their whole army In the Saloniki enterprise," says the Athens correspondent of the Daily Mall. He continues: "They claim that w1t,h the conquest ef SerMa and the reopening of the rail way between Belgrade and Constanti nople, their part of the bargain Is com pleted. Thev are dlalnrlina a k Germany's cats-paw unless a fresh ar rangement la made. Including a terri torial reward In Greek Macedonia, which Germany is unable to promise. This situation la causing great perplexity In Berlin and Vienna." Germaas Domlaate Administration. The Balkan correspondent of the Times sends a dispatch In which he declares that the Bulgarian officials are In com plete subjection to German Jurisdiction. He says that every department of t.ls Bulgarian administration la under con trol of German officers, whose permis sion Is necessary for the transaction of the simplest business. He continues: in oraer to strengthen the lermai noia on Bulgaria and Turkey and to spare their own men. the Germans aim al employing native troops so far as pos sible on foreign service snd In pursuance of this policy, will employ Turkish as well as Bulgarian troops for an advance on Saloniki. The delay In this attack is not due to the difficulty In bringing up troops and supplies, but to the reluctance of Greece to open Its frontier. In fear that the Bulgarian soldiers will -take re venge for the events of June, 1913. The prospect of re-entering Saloniki, however, Is the only remaining Inducement Ger many can offer Bulgaria for continued participation In tbe war, and If this Is refused, the Incipient peaoe movement In Bulgaria will make rapid progress with the result that the nest few months may witness a strong reaction In Bulgarian public sentiment. German Marks Are Under Nineteen Ceilts NEW YORK. Jan. 4 Exchange on Germany today fell to 764. the lowest quotation since the outbreak of the war and probably without precedent In the financial relations between this center and Berlin, The unit of exchange on Germany is 4 marks, so that today's quotation Im plies a value of only about 1874 cents for marks, as against the normal value of about 23V cents. On the other hand, remittances to London . attained their highest rateg in montns, demsnd sterling being quoted at 4.T4S. STRIKE TIES UP STEEL PLANTS AT YOUNGSTOWN T6UNG8TOWN. O., Jan. 1-The strlks of laborers at the Republio Iron and Steel company plants assumed serious proportions today when several hundred men walked out at ths Brown-Bonnell plant of the company. This mill and the company's tube mill are Jow vir tually tied up and the strike leaders claim over 1,800 men are out. The strikers are mainly foreigners, who ask sn Increase of wages amounting to SO cents per day. Nine arrests of strikers were made by the police today. The men arrested were charged with disturbing the peace and carrying concealed weapons. OONNELLSVILLE. Pa.. Jan. 4.-Flve hundred men employed by the t'nlte-1 States Cast Iron Pine and Foundry com pany were throwh out of work today by a strike of 175 chlppers for higher wages. A Una of pickets waa thrown out around the works and It was said they refused to sllow anyone to enter. SUITS TO ORDER $18.00 REDUCED FROM (25.00 To reduce our stock and keep onr tailors busy. Every garment well lined and guaranteed perfect In fit and style. $40 HOTS r duced to . . . $30.00 $25.00 . 81 ITS re-' dared to , MacGatlhy-Wilson Tailoring Co. A MI'S EM EN Tg. V I law 2:20 and 8:80 THE BATTLE CRY OF PEACE Three Rights Beginning Monday, Matinee Wednesday, Tbe Heaaon's Musical Sarccea, THE ONLY GIRL By HENRY nrxxiaoM VICTOR HERBERT Special Ortheatra. PIUCKS: Nights, 5c to $2.00. Mallne. S3e to 91.50. tireat C'aM. Heats Tomorrow DANCING SCH0.lL' Wew Terns. Jenaary loth. Beginners, Mondays aaa frldaye, g p, bv, ASvacoed, Tuesdays, a u. m. Olseoa'g Orchestra, Private Iteesoae A ay Time. K. a leg, Beta aad raraam. Tnrpin's School of Dancing TheFurShop Kvry fur iii Or Qf stock reduced CuO O There are not many left to eelect from, but the pric ing more than makes up for the lack of quantity. You buy furs hero with assurance. No misrepresentations. The January Bedding Sale Oferg these exceptional values In Blanket a, Comforts, Sheets, t'naea. $3.00 OOTTOX ntANKETS: 50 I'alrs df Cotton Itiankets in gray, tan and white, with colored bor ders, lnrse size, 70x82, extra heavy weight, fine quality; while they last, $1.98 a pair. 81PERIOR SHEETS: Size 81x00, made from the best cotton, M-amless, our regular fl.OO qual ityj during this sale, 89c each. rERKECTIOV SHEETS: Size 81 x 99, extra heavy bleached sheets, nothing better for wear; our reg ular 91.50 quality, January sale price, $1.30 each. WOOL COMEORTER8: Silk mull and sateen coverings, full double bed Hize, 72x84, In pink, rose, blue, yellow and hello; pretty designs, regular $6.00 and S7.00 qualities, $5.29 and $0.29 each. The January Sale of Linens The unsettled conditions in the linen market have made no difference in the comprehensiveness and attractiveness of these goods, which we offer in the January Linen Sale. Which is quite the most Important we have ever held. Table Cloths Table Damask Huck Towels 2.50 Table 8.00 Tab 8.50 Tabl 3.75 Table 5.00 Table 6.00 Table 7.50 Table Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, 1.75 2.00 2.88 2.80 8.89 4.00 5.00 6.75 8.89 Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, Cloths, $10.00 Table $12.00 Table $15.00 Table $10.89 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $37.50 $20.00 Table $25.00 Table 83.00 Table $30.00 Table Napkins $ $ $ 2.50 -Bleached, 1.89 dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen dozen S.OO niearhed. 2.00 3.75 Bleached, 2.75 $ $ $ 4JM Bleached, 3.A8 4.75 5.00 e.OO Bleached, 7.50 Bleached, $10.00 Bleached, $12.00 Bleached, $25.00 Bleached, $45.00 Bleached, 8.89 $17.50 $.15.00 AMUSKMEX-t-S. TO OUR PATRONS We wish to thank you for ths tiTCtort ftvsn our first Trianffla offerings. The Lamb and My Valet, and to call your attention to our change of program today consisting- of DIST1N FARXTM THE IRON STRAIN and CHARLKM MURRAY In a brand new Kryatone scream A (iAMK OLD KMCI1IT Now then, wa have Just screened this Keystone comedy for our own benefit, snd we want to tell you tt'a one of the runniest ever good, fast, clean comedy such ss only lha Keystone people ran nut out. Honestly, tt'a worth the admission price alone to aea thla comedy you'll laugh, no matter wbther you are the most jaded picture fan In the world or have Just moved In from Tlldea and stlU shy at atreet cars. As for our flramatlo feature. "The Irvn Ntraln." Thonma I nee never made a better picture and that's aaylng a lot Oauxii nrv onrn tally Mat..lS-SS-ne Svaa, is aa so-yas AL REEVES' BEAUTY SHOW "Tsar OI4 Pel. Al" AlmsaU); MsuSs Rorkw.il. HMUik Coaosdr : Uri CniiMI, luw Couttar; Bulk Wttana: Ball Marshall. Um aaiius Baavuij Chani as4 Sraas Htm fhxr. Ladles' XMsaa affstlass Week pays. a - , . M WESTOEOT The Thirtieth Annual Sale of Women's Apparel An Event of Particular Interest Every garment from regular stock. No goods bought for "sale purposes." Each garment tailored to the order of our personal representative in New York City. Mr. Robert NicolL Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses All fashionable and desirable, at January Sale Prices. $1.50 Rleached Table Damask, $1.00 a yard. $1.75 Bleached Table Damask, $1.25 a yard. $2.00 Rleached Table Damofik, $1.50 a yard. $2.25 Bleached Table Damask, $1.75 s yard. $1.75 Silver Bleached Damask, $1.25 a yard. EXTRA SPECIAL John S. Brown & Sous $10.00 4 Napkins January Sale price $5.00 a Dozen Limit: One dozen to a customer Crash Toweling 17c Bleached Crash Toweling, 12c a yard. 20c Bleached Crath Toweling, 17c a yard. 22c Bleached CrMh Toweling, 18c a yard. 25c Bleached Crash Toweling, 22c a yard. AMUSEMENTS. TOZI&UTWxsjtzssat katotes AJfO HlOaTT, IBLWTir AJTD CO., rrssent nm in lVavuos tzstttax TWIN BEDS It aa a Tsar la sTew Tork Xat. 85o 91 1 Svm-a 8 So So BlO Tons Says, Jan. to 10, Mat. Bat "THt WINNING OK DARUARA WORTIt" Mat., S5o.BOo.T5a Xva;., ass ts 91.00. Jan. 13, 14. IS. Matlnea Saturday MR. CYRIL MAUDE Za Xls International Triumph, OmiTMPT. eata Thursday. TON1TE TLsNEWiT-i 0:20 liTsR UiaJnT North Bros. Stock Co. Omaha's Beat Theatrical Barg-ala 'THE LION AND THE MOUSE" 10 Cents m":irT7a 25c AUDITORIUM INTERNATIONAL TUG-O'-WAR TONIGHT. Admission 50c THE OMAHA BEE THE HOME PAPER i 120 Huck Towels, 5c. 25c Huck Towels, 19c. 45c Huck Towels, 25c. 75c Huck Towels, 50c. $1.00 Huck Towels, 75c. $1.50 Huck Towels, $1.00. Turkish Towels 20c Bleached Turkish Tow els, 120. 25c Bleached Turkish Tow els, 19c. 45c Bleached Turkish Tow els, 25c. 50c Bleached Turkish Tow els, 39c. 75c Bleached Turkish Tow els, 50c. 85c Taney Turkish Towels, 50c. AMUSEMENTS. eM-4M a sVa. TAVala.? Ullial Dally Metises. Sila Mrery jriaht. tlB ti Kit I Kl I lb' I " " Ht:- HOFTMANN I lighten. OallatU's Ba- Bhr a Turrk. Orphnim TraT.I Waal,. I'rtcas: Mst. Oallary. 10r: bM atati (axoapt 8t unlar sea ttuwlay). tic Nlshta. 10b tic. we 7c. SUritEME VAUPKVH.LE, l'lOTUREH. Contlnnous 11 a. nu to 11 p. m. sanraneoBM CLARECS INDOOR Golf Course 1417 Dodge St. NOW OPEN 8 p. r.i. ALL GOLFERS CORDIALLY INVITED THAT PAYS DIG DIVIDENDS A BEE WANT AD