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NEBRASKA NEWS Ithaca Woman is Descendant From Illustrious Family Genera! Harries Sees No idleness tor Nebraska Brigade. Regiment In Good Condition- Hundreds Apply for Staff Office. (Special to The OMAHA, July will take about eighteen hours of hard work each day to- bring the Nebraska brigade into proper military conditions for war service within the next month." said Brigadier General G. H. Harries yesterday morning, "and I propose to see that we get that much work--Including myself on the proposition.

"The Fourth regiment needs over 300 men, but those already in service a in fine trim having been on the Job for Uncle Sam ever since war was declared, to say nothing of their service on border in 1916. TJie Fifth Is also In goo shape for practically the same rensoni the Sixth, with Its new officer will not take long in equalling the other of the brigade." General Harries left Wednesday ro Lincoln, after having made a flying trl -hcre Tuesday night. Ho says that hi headquarters will be at the capital clt until the mobilization of the brigade Fort Crook In the near future. Several hundred applications have al ready been made for'positions on Gen eral Harries' staff, but he has not an nounced his choice as yet. These appll cations come In every mall, by telephon and In person, every day.

Before leaving General Harries mad clear that promotions to fill vacancie Jeft by officers of the Fourth' going higher grades In the Sixth, cannot made by company elections, but mus come from recommendations by Colone Baehr, approved by himself. The cand idatcs then must take fo the higher offices. This is for the reason that the Fourth Is In federal service and lifts nothing to do with the Edit organization any more. (Special to The Star.) FULTON. July A.

L. Knapp of Ithaca. was at Mexico, this week to attend the family reunion Riven In honor of her father. Louis Huebotter, 91 years old. the oldest resident of Audraln county and member of an family.

Louis Huebotter is the son of a. veteran of Waterloo and a account of Mr. Huebotter's father's participation In the campaign of 1815 read at the reunion. Even though Mr. Huebotter Is nearlns the century mark in years, his intellect is keen and he remembers incidents of many years ago with vividness.

He recalls the story of the downfall of the great Napoleon at Waterloo as related to him by his father, Heinrlch Huebotter, who was a Srunswicker in the command of Bluecher. Sons and daughters' of Mr. Huebotter from four states attended the reunion, which lasted for several days. FEARS II RAGE RIOT VAST TROOP Mayor Dahlman Issues Proclamation Asking for Protection for the Negroes. Rumors Indefinite, Yet Alarm Colored People--Extra Police On Duty.

Beatrice Man Bound Over On Serious Charge (Special to The Star.) BEAlUJCE. July Turner, aged 66 years and a man of family bound the district conn Wednesday by Coufity Judge O'Kcefc charged with committing si offense on Hattlo McRcynolds, a tlilrtccn- ycar-old girl, who was recently eajit to the detention home nt Mllford. Bond was fixed at $2,000 which the defendant could not give. Lutherans Again Assert Allegiance to America (Special to The Star.) FREMONT. July pastors of the Intersynodlcal conference of the Trinity Lutheran church.

Including tho synods of Iowa, Missouri and Ohio, passed resodutlons pledging loyalty to the American government In connection with the denial of the charges of tho Nebraska council of defenso concerning Alleged Slacker Charged With Bigamy (Special to The Star.) OMAHA, July Attorney Magney filed charges of bigamy nsalnst E. 13. Sullivan, charged with being a. slacker. At the hearing before.

United States Commissioner MhLnuRhlln recently It Is said evidence was disclosed to show that Sullivan married" July 6. 1917. though he had not been divorced from his first wife. The cnse was turned over to tho civil authorities nnd Sullivan wns charged with the findings brought out at his hearing before the United States commissioner. Sulllvnn Is deaf and dumb.

Russians Return to Fight the Germans to The Star.) OMAHA, July party of twenty-five Russians went west Tuesday night enroute to Russia, where the younger men will enter the war to fight the Germans. These Russians who are returning to their native land were sent to tho mines In Siberia after having been convicted of alleged crimes against the Russian government that was in power at the time. Nebraska Grown Products to Feed Soldiers In All the West. OMAHA, July commissary department of the United States army Is being enlarged to meet the rapldjly growing demands of the vast armies now being mobilized for service In the war. All troops within the Thirteenth dlvi- sloh of states.

Including Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas, receive their supplies from the quartermaster stationed In Omaha. This means that the vast numbers of men pouring in and out of Fort Snelttng and Fort DCS Molnes, all -the men mobilized at Fort Crook and Fort Omaha and a score of other army posts throughout these states are fed and clothed with supplies from the Nebraska depot. Besides supplying division with all army requirements, the Nebraska depot sends out all the meat for the entire army west of the Mississippi river, with the possible exception of some soutn- western states. Col. F.

A. Grant, quartermaster, will today ask for authority to build a new warehouse, In anticipation of Increasing demands. Supplies for 38,000. "I expect that shortly we will be supplying 38.000 troops from our depot." said Colonel Grant. A large number will be quartered at Fort Crook, where they will come and'go, and the rest at other points in the Thirteenth division, which we supply.

This includes Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and the Dakotas. "We 1 will first equip the national guard, and send them oft. Then will come the jig draft army. Tents or other housing structures will be Pat up at Fort crook accommodate more troops. "The depot In Omaha Is the only one supplying meat west of St.

We buy the meat for nil the west and northwest, for the Hawaiian Islands, the Phti- pplnes and Guam. Every bit ot this meat Is bought from the packers here. There are other depots In the west, but hey get their meat through us. "We have at preset, either in the wnre- louses or cnroute from Boston, i'hiladci- )hla. and other places, equipment tor J5.000 men.

Since tho Mexican trouble we have been supplying only a small number, RK 'ew troops were loft -In the posts. But we expect to be extremely busy from now on. Besides provisions, we furnish the soldier vjth uniform, toilet -articles, shoes--in act. everything he needs. His only ex- icnses are fpr bnrberlng nnd laundry." (Special to The Star.) OMAHA, July of a threatened race war In Omaha and a possible repltition of the Bast St.

Louis tragedy Wednesday led. to a proclamation from JJtoyor Dahlman calling upon the people to do all possible to end such rumors and assuring the colored people the protection of the city police. He particularly warns against the carrying of concealed weapons or the sale of firearms or ammunition to persons not responsible and ends by expressing a hope thatt he people of Omaha will not permit any "incident to stain their reputation as has sometimes occurred in other places as a result of undue excitement and lack of deliberate foresight." While even rumors of such trouble seemed Indefinite, they were of sufficient seriousness, to force the chief of police' to keep extra squads of men in the office to handle any situation that might arise. AH colored men seemingly unemployed or suspicious are to be searched for fire arms. Following some dangerous rumors the colored sections of the city appealed to the city officials for protection.

It la believed that the influx of negroes from the south, probably many of them from the East Louis district, has caused some of the ugly rumors. The fact that colored help has taken the place of striking teamsters-added to the possibility of trouble. (Special to Star.) OMAHA. July fall sixty feet from the third floor of an apartment building and escape apparently unhurt was' the experience of the 1S- months-old baby girl of Mr. and Mri.

Samuel Parker yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Parker at home alone with the baby. The baby was playing on the bed. the watching her.

The child clambered across the bed and then across a lowing machine next to the window. Then she on the window sill, with her back against the screen. "Careful, baby," warned the thbtb'er, and started to reach- for the As she did so the little one, plunged out of the window. The rushed scream- ingly into. the hallway, and made her way to the courtyard below.

A laundryman Jnff'packages startled to hear a thud near him, and turned to see the baby's still form lying beside the sidewalk. He picked up the child, -which almost at once, besan crying lustily. The frantic mother arrived in a. few seconds. Dr.

H. M. Fitzgibboiis Vas summoned, and. to his amazement was unable to find any broken bones, or even any other Indications Of injury. The baby kept on crying, but its cries appeared natural.

It was rushed to the Further examination has- thus far failed to bring to light any sign of injury, but exhaustive examination and observation Is being made. Strike Threat Again Over Omaha, Result of Court Decision Religious Zealot Has Photograph of Pink Vision OMAHA, July Kev. Henry White Pinkard. a Hawaiian religious dining car cook, had a vision, he had the vision photographed and he has the photograph colored, and he lias had the complete affair copyrighted. The Rev.

Mr. White Pinkard is retailing his vision at 1 four bits per. He hopes soon to save enough 1'rom his sale of the vision to soon relinquish his job as COOK and put in his whole time as a religious zealot. It wns in 1910, that the vision tirst appeared. It wns.

he says, a Vision of a descending Christ. "Mr. Knox O'Nell took a photograph of the vision. 'Corne back In three says he. I came back.

He took the plate out of the water, sliook it, and thare wns the vision on the plate." The "vision" is full length. The coloring is In pale pastel shades with a pink robe floating in the breeze. Rev. Mr. White Pinkard believes the "vision" points to the eplrituallzntlon of the whole world by the year 2.000, -y which time lin believes there will be no bodies, only spiritual beings on this earth.

The Rev. Mr. White Pinkard qualities himself as 60 years old. a resident 01 Omaha since 1900, and a native of Hawaii. OMAHA, July unrest arnorfs union leaders and union men was in evidence Wednesday.

Failure of Judge Woodrough jurisdiction of the strike injunction case and dissolve the injunction, as the unions hoped he would, is assigned by the labor organizers the cause. Eighteen painters were "called irom work on jobs of Sam Newman. It was reported that sheet metal workers were quitting, asking 60 cents an hour, a. raise of 5 cents. Carpenters on the new Burns bakery building.

Twentieth and Cuming streets, quiet Tuesday. The state board of mediation and.in- vestigation resumed Us hearing Frank E. Clark, a former teamster of Hull's, testified that twelve of the former employes arranged to go back to work Monday, but were presented with "open shop" agreements to Thejr attorney advised them that Hull was violating 1 the strike Injunction in asking them to sign the agreements, and they refused to return. Troops Mourn Death of "Sergeant Mike" Babe Injured When Train Smashes Auto Beatrice Guards Take First Hike '(Special to The Star.) BEATRICE. July which is encamped at the Chautauqua rounds, took its first hike south of the ty Wednesday.

The men are also glv- dally drills by Captnln Brewster. OMAHA. July running about thirty miles an hour through KIK- horn yesterday Union Pacific passenger train No. struck an automobile and threw out five passengers, seriously injuring the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs.

H. B. James. Tho train- stopped and tho little girl was brought into Omaha nnd placed in the Wise Memorial hospital where she is In a critical condition. Mr.

Jnmes was driving the automobile and In the car were his wire and daughter. Private C. C. Bcahm of the Fourth Nebraska nt Fort Crook, and Miss Louise Scarso nbf (Special to The Star.) OMAHA, July hats' off and sorrow in their hearts, members of the machine gun company of the Fourth Nebraska regiment at Fort Crook offered a silent prayer yesterday morn- Ing for Sergeant "Mike' 1 the company mascot, who died Tuesday night. "Sergeant Mike," was only a black eyed, yellowish brown.

Boston bull terrier, but he had won his way into the hearts of the soldiers. He was first called "Private Mike," but.his canine manners were so good that he was promoted to "corporal" and finally to "sergeant." "I guess li just ate too much hardtack and beans." First Sergeant Jess Alexander, self-nppointed guardian of the mascot, sighed. "But." he added, brightening up. "The fellows won't- forget their comrade. Ydu bet they won't.

We're, going to stuff "Sergeant Mike' and take him to France with us." Vaclav Rehak Kills Wife But Fails in Suicide Attempt (Special to The Star.) CLARKSON. July Rehak. farmer. 47. living two miles southyest of here, fatally shot his wife.

37. nnd shot himself but. not. fatally. Rehak was taken to the Schulyer hospital.

The cause is said 'to have heon domestic trouble. The -tragedy wns done with a single barrel shotgun. SHOT IN HEEL. (Special to The Star.) BEATRICE, July Wolfe of the Barneston. vicinity was shot through the foot while hunting.

He was taking the. gun from his buggy'when the hammer caught. discharging the weapon, the load taking effect in his heel. Woman Killed Under Binder (Special to The Star.) FREMONT. July Herman Volth, 40 was killed when ran In front of a runaway team hitched to a binder.

Mrs. Veith was kr.ocked down nnd the heavy machine passed over her. She was cut nnd mangled and lived only a. short time. A husband and several children survive her.

FACES FEDERAL CHARGE. (Special to The Star.) BEATRICE. Julv Hurst who was arrested at Wymore the other day for bringing liquor dry territory and whose hoarinK is set for Friday, will have to face complaint filed against -him by the federal officers nt Lincoln, charginp him with bringing liquor into dry state contrary to inter-state commerce regulations. Ireet Specializes on Used Cars 24th and 0--Lincoln Mr. Automobile Owner: Are You a Car Owner Who Hesitates to Demand of Your Car the Service You Have a Right to Expect? If so, you are -headed straight to the Paterson.

A car that will take you farthest in a day, with tho greatest comfort and with the least expense. It weighs from 500 to 1.000 pounds less than'other fine touring cars, relieved of that much drag and jolt and momentum. Every reason in tho world why it should be easy to steer, quick to start and stop, restful to ride in. You can make time over roads as they come, no slowing down for rough spots; powerful on the hills, fast on the turns, because excess weight and rigid construction don't hold you back. The touring car that sives you tire protection: fifty per cent more mileage per set is the average.

And it cuts in half the grasoline bill of the owner; IS miles per gallon the common average. A car that is built for usefulness--freed of the restrictions imposed by excessive operating ex- 5-Passenger $1165 Chummy Roadster $1195 pqnse, complication of mechanism, and having physical endurance. All.we want is the chance to let you take the wheel of a Paterson for a fifty-mile ride. And inside, where the real service is determined, you will find it maintains and- even exceeds the promise of its handsome exterior. The Continental Motor, six cylinders, forty-five horsepower, means a power, long life, dependability and economy--no need to say more to the man who knows motor, values.

You Will find the Delco Electric Lighting and Starting System on the highest priced motor cars in America--on the Paterson. Light weight, 2700 pounds. Big, roomy seats, with auxiliary seats for children if you wish. A flexi- perfectly balanced spring suspension that means constant comfort over all kinds of roafls. You are going to see a great deal more Patersons this year than ever before.

Why not be among the first to select this wonderful car? Seven-Passenger Touring $1195 F. 0. B. Flint, Mich. ARRANGE FOR DEMONSTRATION Van Andel Motor PATERSON DISTRIBUTORS LINCOLN, NEB.

1131 STREET 1 i TAB LWOOLM DAILY Mother Saw Baby Fall 60 Feet, But Escape Unhurt Vernon McNutt Stops His Car Right Over A Open Man-Hole. AWV I THIHK MY CARBORCTOK and An equitable adjustment is the second best thing a tire manufacturer can make. A The best thing is to make a.lire'- like the KELLY-SPRINGFIELD. Let Your Next Tires Be K-E-L-L-Y-S There's a Kelly Dealer Near You His Name Is Listed Here 5 Sands-Peckham Motor Co. fc Gering, NebJ E.

P. Ervin i Danbury, Neb. J. S. Davis North Platte, Neb.

B. R. Noyes Kearney. Neb. D.

B. Young Auto Co. Fairbury, Neb. Genera Auto Co. Geneva, Neb.

Dahlgren Gardge Superior, Deshler Supply Co Deshler, Neb. Baker Auto Co. Bqone, Nastte Themes Seribner, Neb. Chris Beianeier Orchard, Neb. M.

W. Harding HumlJoiat, Neb. JanicekftSons Neb. Frank Mcllravey Tecuzuseh, Neb. Meridian Garage Osceola, 7 eb.

H. J. Prichard Falls City, Neb. Holdrege Buick Auto Co. Iloldrege, Neb.

Universal Auto Co. Crete, Neb. E. L. Yutzey Cambridge, Neb.

Strehle Bros. West Point, Neb. Johnson Auto Co. Htla'watha, Kas. Wilson Bros.

Hebron, -Neb. F.A.Vance Norfolk Buick Auto Co. ttotfolkr Neb. Lloyd Bennish Pilger, Neb. Sidney Motor Co.

Sidney, 7 eb. York Auto Co. York, Neb. Motor Service Co. Scotts Bluffs, Neb.

J. R. Marker Bi'uninjjr; Neb. R. -E.

Searle Os'iillaln, NTeb. C. W. Dittrick Battle Creek, Neb. J.

H. McMaken Son I'lMttsiniiutii, Nob. O'Neill Buick Auto Co. Neb. Jewett Son Beaver City.

Neb. Fajman Motor Co. Clarkson, Neb. Dodge Bros. Jforse' Neb.

Sienu Brudney Piatte Center. Neb. Grassmuck Bros. NebraskaxCity, Neb. Nebraska Buick Auto Co.

liinniimnipfi pponents OR PERMAI Hutchinson, he St. Joseph uesday, will-1 iln Jacjv -Holli duringVthe nnoiincement be ext week is lutchlnson tl onned Ha hus bid for i iJVestern leagu' Although lac tlass' A city, liveliest 't itate. L.ocate istrict that it urrounded hich have ts Jhe transfer These team by pt tickets t.n cash' tov City aggi' This news ft quite' naturallj fluence on The revolt aga Joseph was ing teams wei uarantee almc in the Missou enthusiasm in town vades the Salt profit handson a.nd.i good at the tu map of the Is cure. There it or sympathy, ir.ust be self-s that any etyy" -v in.4he atl be-d tile the pr ball Colorado, metn many' pennan auccessi' ears of 1915 inlshed secont cold and ig. IbsS.by The dui USt "'ITlUCri Iwhich explains pat of.tl that.

at tl ready "-to wel Jalck HToIland euajrantee wit thousand duca or so, Bears may soc IN SPAN OF manag I an- all-time ba -'Presidents dom credited i 1 but this i to- Dn (Pittsburgh Pir In four day managers in ti I first was i the season wi ond Bonus Wi i Job in -two do EezdekV' who i nerve if for Bezdek's apr an experi to the whetl be srBart.ball pi jto achieve ani or at home. WANTED- horse power. Jba-11. -The on fcqme: to 'mind are. Bill fan in His fqrable 2 to 0 Chicago in 19 sinci si.ly coast cha Jim Callaha His failure at any more asc: than to the fai money goo the.

bush leagi to keep-in the -pallahan ha to 'way failed to ballplayers. was pr i failure "with when he had and built up jptaff which i Mel Wolfgang aiid Jim Ray Schalk ai club. Calls nan tri had. every piwinning cli with the mlsf him. xWagncr's ca first place he this year.

and didn't car sot in shape. ') was merely a i ship fo. Dreyi Wagnev is By becoming he realincd th popularity, a friendship fo counterbalance 'ANNALS OF Now and then 1 iNEWSPAPLRl 'SPAPERI.

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