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the bee: omaha. tvksdav, may g, unc. '5 OMAHA BOY TURNS BULGARIAN CANNON Montague Tancock, With Other Americans in Serbia, Saves Hospital from Euin. ( RISKS LIFE IN SHELL FIRE How Montague Tar.ccek, son of Dean James A. Tancock of Trinity cathedra!, Omaha, saved the Ameri can hospital at Skoplke, in Serbia, from the devastating artillery fire of the Bulgarians is told in an Asso ciated Press dispatch sent out from London by a correspondent there. The firing had already commenced when young Tancock, with two other Americans, Logan Peters and a doc tor named Osborne, hurried out in an automobile and pleaded with the enemy to spare the hospital. Had Narrow Escapes. "The firing came pretty close about us before the United States flag we had hoisted was seen," Tancock told upon his arrival in London. "We had any number of narrow escapes and several times had to hunt cover. We were agreeably surprised, however, to find that the invading officers were exceedingly courteous and will ing to comply m every respect to our requests. Though for five months during the Bulgarian domination of Serbia we were prisoners of war, we have no complaint to make of our treatment." All Arrive Safe in London. Eight Americans who were prison-N ers with Tancock arrived witn Laoy Paget in London a week ago, The party included three physi cians, each of whom originally went to the war zone to aid in the work of the American sanitary commission under the direction of Dr. Richard C. Strong, Dr. A. F. Comeilius of I?e rea, Ky.; Dr. E. D Forrest of Provi dence, R. I., and Dr. R. V. Brokaw of New York. Four members of the original Columbia university relief expediiion in the party, were; Mon tague Tancock ci Omaha G. B. Lo gan and Duce Peters of New York and Webster W. Eaton of Columbia, O. Also returning to London was Miss Roberta Parsons, a nurse from Lima, O., who left London with the English unit last May. Left Last February. Tim Americans were finally allowed to leave flknplke, February 17, after which they nere hr.hl prisoners three weeks longer at Sofia before being permitted to depart for ICnglani by way of Itou manla, Russia and Sweden. Miss I'ar sona bad been 11! for three weeks before the order of release for the party was received and was removed the first eighty miles of the Journey from flkoplke on a atretcher In an ambulance. She In tends to return to Serbia with the Kna ilsh unit after a time. "We were nursing the Serbian war v1o llme and members of the civil population In tho large honpltal of 750 beds main tained by the' Berblan relief fund at Bkoplke when the Bulgarians took the place on October 22, lHst," said Miss Psr aons. "The members of the large Turk Isli population, on seeing that the Bul garian! were coming In triumphantly, took the guns of the Serbian wounded and shot down Serbian soldiers. After the Bulgarians took the town we con tinued our work es prisoners, but about he only difference waa that Instead of treating only Serbians we turned our at tention also to a large number of Bul gars and Austrlana as well, the Bul garians permitting u to continue our at tention to the Serbians aa well. Queen Visits Lady Paget. "On the whole, we found that the Bul larfans treated us with the greateat con sideration, seeming to pay a great denl of attention to English public opinion. On being transferred to Hofla the queen paid several visits to Lady Paget and In quired ss to the welfare of ui at our ho tl. We were given a special train that took u right through Roumanla, and Russia, to Stockholm." Duce Peters of New York told how the resources of the Columbia relief expedi tion, Including their twonty-flve motor ran, were promptly absorbed by the Serbian army, the equipment coming aa a Kreat boon to the hard-pressed vet erans. The twenty-five Serbian Inter preters sent by Prof. Pupln and the other m-gn Miners of the expedition were romptly drafted Into the army. The action hart the eneci or nreaKing up tne expedition, some seventeen membere forthwith returning to New Tork In Sep. temher, while the remainder sought other ectlvltlfs. 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U t f s H I . k,u . 1 ft I.- t r. I ' ' - Hi f , ' t. , M 4 i . ' " w V - tt - t 1 t I t OMAHA BOY SAVES AMERICAN I HOSPITAL IN SERBIA. j . . Or - J , 1 I f ,: A Montdgue A.Tancocl Dictator of Food New German Office Berlin, May 15. The Koelnische Zeitung announces the impending appointment of a "food dictator" to take charge of and control all mat ters concerning food in the empire. The newspaper says it is to be as sumed that this new "food minister" is to have absolute control of the distributjrui and prices of all foods, so as to equalize matters .and relieve a situation by which at piesent the large cities are suffering at the ex pense of the country. ,IJ) ,, Cross-Continent Aeroplane Contest New York, Mav 15. A trans continental aeroplane competition for which prizes amounting to $100,- 000 probably will be ottered, has been decided upon by the Aero Club of America, it was announced to night. The plan, which has for its object the development of aerial de fense of the country, was suggested by Ralph Pulitzer of this city, who has donated a trophy for annual competition. The route for the transcontinental flight and the date will be announced later. GERMANS SAY SERBIA KNEW OF ASSASSINATION Berlin, May lS.-fBy Wireless to Say- vllle.) A statement tending to show that certain activities of t lie Serbian major, Tanknaslch, who hns been referred to as the man who started the European war, were known to the Serbian government, waa given out today by the Overseas News Agency. , After the assassination at Paravevo of Archduke 1 FranHs Ferdinand and bis wife, the princCKS of llohenberg, which brought on the war, the Austrian gov ernment formally charged Major Tan kosslrh w'lth having supplied from the Serbian arms factory the revolvers with which the crime waa committed. Many Allied Milps Ar ftiink. Brlln, May 16. An official announ'-e ment mads today says that during the month vt April ninety-si nt'-nrhantmant of 226,00 torn have ben sunk by Oarrftan and Auatro-Hunaarian suhmarlnpf or mliif-a. HONOR DUMB BEASTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Children Promote Week of Kindness to the Dumb Animals. PROGRAM AT PARK SCHOOL Clara B. Mason, prlnelral of Park school. Is one of the foremost promoter of "He Kind to Anlmala" week In Omaha. In line with the recommendation of .Superintendent Graff, In n circular to the principals, Mtsa Maaon has arranged for a program to be given at her school by the eighth B clasa during the week. If weather will permit, the exercises will bo held in Henacom park on a day to be announced, probably next Friday, The program will be aa follows: Pona. "Hand of Mercy Hymn " "The Origin and Aim of Humane So cieties," Mai'lin Hnntian. "Why Humane Societies Are Necesaary and flood, ' Marian Howe. Group of oral short stories, Helen Fowler and Kvelyn Hodgwlck "Which Master Waa Kindest?" Irene fcilmpsnn. Song, "Old Dog Tray," the school Faithfulness of Antnian," Heatrlce Galloway. Original story, "father Nature and Ills Hublects," Mildred Hyrne. Group of animal stories for very voung children, Kern Goodwin end Mae Peterson. Group of aongs, inn school. Dramatisation of "Farmer Itrown and the Hlrds." The cast ; Reader Virginia l.eussler Farmer Drown Ardeu Huelmli Judge C'harlo Dundey Atlomeva.Kldon I.angevln. Albert Jpfferia Mierlff Edward McAdams Clerk Delmer Eldredge James Crow (tele Antlsdnl Kingbird , Norman Carlln Dove Irene Hlmpaon Crane Marian Hannan Hohin Iula Hlaplea Oriole Karl Nielsen Hani Swallow Karl Harlow Chimney Swallow Mae Peterson Catbird Josephine Mtuben Woodpecker...., Ethel Oolacher Wren '. Marguerite 1'rlon Quail Marian Howe Klttern Helen Fowler Meadow Lark Marian Alleman Hand Piper Will Undea Hulcher Bird Mary Rampacek Hong Sparrow ... Margaret Wltovskl Blackbird Helen Tromas Humming Hlrd Evel) 11 Hedgewh k nlrkedee., Heal rice Gallow ay Phoebe Ulllan Anderson Eagle Kr-ni Goodwin Owl Mildred Byrne Bluebird H P. Mm Turkey Kllsabeth Ackerman German Soloist Delights Turks (1 'or respond en ee of The Associated Press ) HKHLIN, May liarlln papers devote considerable space to the fact that Horr Krlk riehwedea, a widely known German opera singer, Is In Constsnllnople, where he has been delighting the Turks with sonie of the best known German eom posltlona. Pesldea filling the opera housj In fitamhoiil with crowds devoted to I.enni svallo and Mascagnl, he has ap peared before the sultan singing the "Love Song' from Wagner'a Welkure, snd several of Schumann's masterpieces. 'Watson Again Tops The Cattle Market A. C. Watson of Plainview, Neb., was on the South Side market with a load of beef steers everaginB; 1,40.? pounds, that sold at $9.f0, the ex treme top of the year to date. 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A re port that the American border patrol was fired on last night by Mexicans operating in superior numbers south of the line at Antelope Wells, and that the Americans were obliKed to back up, caused much excitement at Hachita, N. M., today. Several fami lies already have been brought in by cattlemen. The report has not been officially veri'ied. K! Paso, Tex., Hay 15. Private messages received here tonight from Sierra Blunca, Tex., said that reports had been received there that a force of Mexicans were marching on the town. Sierra Hlanca is about JlOO miles east of F.I l'aso and approxi mately thirty miles from the border. No verification was obtainable. Marathon, Tex,, May 15. An other raid into American territory by Mexican bandits waa made Friday night at McKinney Springs ranch, sixty-seven miles south of Marathon and twenty-three miles north of Ho (iullas along the Marathon-Bon,uillas road, according to II. F.. Stafford, an attorney of F.l Paso. Mr. Stafford ar rived here late this evening from llo quillas to which place he had accom panied Major Langhorne last Satur day as a guide. There was no shoot ing, he said. Mulligan Grooming Central High Track Men For Valley Meet Having romped away with first honors In the Nebraska slate meet at Lincoln, Coach Mulligan is devoting his time grooming his Central High athletes for the Missouri valley meet, to he held at Kansas City, May 27. The number of men entered in this meet will depend upon the number of men who the coaeh believes will be able to plare In any vent. Omaha had an easier time taking first honors In the state meet than many of Ita aupportera antlelpated. The team was supposed to hsve been weak In the weight events and hurdles, but Crowley serured second plae.e In the weights and Raynolds a first and serond In hurdles, so Mulligan Is considerably more cheer ful than previously. If Omaha ran maintain Its high stand ard In the Missouri valley meet a team may represent Omaha tn the annual In terseholsstlc meet at Chicago during the early part of June. If the high school athletic authorities decide lo send a team only three or four men will possibly bs sent on account of the large epens. MAGICIAN FINDS JAIL BREAK PLOT Frank Hoxey, Wizard, Discovers Pistols. Knives and Keys in "Adequate's" Pockets. JAIL CREW ENTERTAINED Trank Hoxey is an enterprising sales man, whisc line ronsistu principally of disinfectants and germicides, which he sella exclusively to Jails. l'or fifteen years before entering the disinfectant business, he was a prominent figure In the sIsko world, as a magician and slclght-of-hand performer. Omahana will remember him by reason of his vaude ville tours, and more recently, the sen sational bits of entertainment he offered during the convention of the National Sheriffs' association here four years ago. "Adequate'' is n little weasened Third ward agubond negro, who at present la sojourning for a "dniiblv-thlrty" In the rourity Jail, having felt the combined weight of justice as administered by Magistrate Kosier end the patrolman on the beat, both of whom reached the sim ultaneous conclusion that It waa time for "Adequate" to go to work or jail Knler Mr. limey. Hoiey appeared at the Jail to sell dis infectants. "Adequate," now a trusty, gave him only a passing glance. Pretty soon Hoxey, to be a good fel low with thn sheriff and deputise who pass on the merits of his goods, com menced lo enterlalu them wllh cards, dice, coin and oihcr tricks of sorcery. "Adequate" approached Just In time to be vlctlmlr.ed. "Now, Mr. Pherirf. this fellow here la r ntemplatlng a Jail delivery!" suddenly exclaimed Hoxey, seizing "Adequate." "Go 'long, w'lte folks! to' awl's weak in de held!" Hoxey Jammed an empty hand Into 'Adequate s" bosom and came forlh with a revolver He fished again and found a bunch of jail keys. Once more and he had a wicked clasp-knife. Another giasp and he pulled a pistol out of the now thoroughly frightened negro's waist band. "Oh man dawd! Mletah Thill Do'n put me In de da'k hole! Ah do'n know wha dls y'er w'lte man got dam wep plna. Ah nev'r have a rarah sence dat time wld niggety Wllklns!" roared the victim of the wlsard's wiles. "Adeqiiale's" misery was so genuine and pal hetlo the deputies didn't have the heart to tease him further, "All right." .Mrghane promised, "We'll let you go this time, but rememlier, we've got you spottsd es a had antor." "Adequate" shuffled hurriedly away, and when he got around the corner, com menced to search himself vigorously, and muttering perplexed exclamations. POLICE MORALS SQUAD MAKES ONE MORE ARREST Max Wicn, 1511 Nicholas street, was arrested last night by Officers Cunningham, Ham, Sutton ami I'n ger of the Moral Squad and brought i to the police station, charged with running a disorderly nouse at tne above number. Mollie Franklin, Hattie Brewer, Marie Bon V, en Dixon, Joe Morgan, W. H. Gordon and Charles Smith were arrested and held as inmates'of the above house. Kellef Kipeilltlon on I he War. w York. May 15 Knuit Rssmus sn. ths I'aulnh explorer. Is due tomorrow with his ship, the Khi York, at Thule, North Htsr hay, where Hr. Kdmund O llnvey nf tha Anierli-nu Museum of Natural illMtury. lea'ier of Ihs f 'rocker land relief expedition, Is marooned with his eom psnluna In the Ice, sceordlne to lettsra re ceived hers front Knanuiflnen's wlfa. jV. V11" 'T,i''1rtM W c. $'&&?&P" W l8riaoy an lot 1 I- me m The receipt of the German reply to President Wilson's demand that Ger many "immediately declare and effect an abandonment of its present methods of submarine warfare against passenger and freight carrying vessels" has aroused a storm of diverse opinion in this country. Many interpretations are given by newspaper editors. In THE LITERARY DIGEST for May 13, 1916. there is a complete pre sentation of American newspaper opinion of every shade upon this very import ant document, and it ranges all the way from the New York Herald's statements that the answer is "insulting" and "dishonest, " and "its attempted cleverness is mere chicanery to the opinion of the New York Evening Mail, which hails the reply as "a great victory for President Wilson," and asserts thatthe answer means that "every merchantman that sails the seas is now as safe as if the submarine had never been invented. " , . Scores of representative papers, however, repudiate the idea that Germany should bargain with the American Government over the destruction of Ameri can lives. "The Heaviest Blow So Far Struck Against England" According to the Berlin Vossische Zeitung, Has Been the Fall of Kut, Which General Townshend Was Compelled to Surrender to the Turks. This Article Covers in De tail all Phasesof That Ill-starred Campaign. It if Accompanied by a Helpful Map Labor Demanding War-Profits The Republican Big Three Why Verdun Docs Not Fall Taming the Panama Slides Cableway Over Niagara's Whirlpool Shakespeare Jeopardized by the Courts A Briton's Declaration of Love Prayers for the President England's Way With Irish Rebels Puzzling Out the Ford Vote Simplifying the Commandments The Blame for the Irish Revolt Automobiles and Germans The March of the BolUWeevil Hate Songs in German Schools Music Now Germany's Chief Solace Too Many Country Churches lV7icn You Argue in the Office en the train, i t at the ilirmer taliln, al"iil tie (lay's liu HrUit events the r. the Mrilrnn situation, ih ere. tafe.ttiis Inane, the ritn'Ut t atiil'Htiin, or my n'tiT t'l ((iiestinn !n fMriiri or itotiie!!, affairs, hi. Jtnl a Oniti'Uh ir.nn ie.'de "f the ! I In i, l I -ft mir etall'l I m ton tintratwm ttie ,!. e:li.iti.ii s Iti4l "i r rr wtili lli "'li ('; in ant ! ! i!t .. "( ere r. I... t 1 III! ! 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