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THE OMAHA SUNDAY I IKK: DMJEMP.KK 1013
BANK CLERK STEALS
REG ORDSFOR KOENIG
Rockefeller Employe Confesses Sell
ing Cablegrams and Bank Se
cret! to Kaiser's Agent.
WOULD WRECK W ELLA NT) CANAL
H ungry Man Can Easily Get a M cal
if He Shows an Inclination to Work
NEW YORK, Dec. 18. Detectives
following the trail of plotters seek- street
ing to destroy ships bearing ammnul
tlon to the allies today arrested Fred
erick Srhleindl, a clerk, in the Na
tional City bank, whom they charge
with larceny of documents, cable
grams and messages, which, It is al
leged, he turned over to representa
tives of the German government.
These documents, the detectives say,
gave information as to which ships
bore ammunition across the seas.
Schletndl is also alleged to have
Whpre can a hunsry man without the
price of a meal or a friend In the city
gpt his breakfast ?' asked a woman who
has had several callers at her back door
this week.
The best answer to the question was
furnished by Captain Kline of the Salva
tion Army Industrial home on Dodge
The captain says he has had
many years' experience with down-and-outers
and was one of them himself
once upon a time." At his Industrial
home the work test Is applied and th
applicant Is (rlvm at least a "once over"
before being- fed. In substance the can
tain said:
"We have various claases of men who
come to us for breakfasts and other
meals. I might say that ho man who Is
wlllln to work goes hungry. We have a
class of men who work for us for a week
or several weeks and we furnish them
given information to the German rep- Vln n ln. to (rive them a st
. ,. . , 1 1 ftm frank to eay that If a man An
meals and lodgings and pay them some-
start.
- i -I.-, el-.,,. I ' " " "" "'"'"
,"f",,u'" " u " to our place and asks for breakfast and
manufacturing war supplies in this ih, app,r, to be a bum we do not feed
country and also the amounts of j him. You can distinguish between the
money placed in certain banks to the I really unfortunate man and the hobo,
credit of the allies. Schlelndl was -
taken to police Headquarters for '
further examination.
"Schlelndl," detectives said, "confeased
to having obtained Information regard
ing shipments of munitions and other
matters, savins that ho d.d that at the
direction of Paul Koenl. head of the
bureau of Investigation of the Hamburg
American line, who was arrested yester
day on the charge of plotting to destroy
the Wetland canal."
Detectives said they found Id Schlelndl's
pockets a telegram relating to a ship
ment of 2.000 rifles to the allies. The mes
sage was from the Banque Beige l'our
L'Entrangere to a New York bank.
Schlelndl told of meeting Koenlg, who,
he said, used an alias last May, accord
ing to detectives, and having kept In
touch with the German consul here since
the opening of the war. The prisoner,
who aald he was a Gorman resorvUt, de
clared that when he met Koenlg at an
uptown hotel arrangements were made
for him to obtain cablegrams and other
documents at the National City bank.
For this work, Bchlelndle told the police,
he has been receiving about 126 a week.
Police claim today that they found
among Koenlg's effects, papers Indicat
ing that he had' bad relations with
Kchlclndl.
The arrests of Schlelndl, Koenlg and
Richard Kmll Leyenbecker, a New York
antique dealer, were directly due to a
confession mads several weeks ago by
George Fuchs of New York, a relative
of Koen.g. v
Bchlemdl was held in $3,000 ball for
examination Monday when arraigned
today before a police magistrate on a
short affidavit charging suspicion of
grand larceny In connection with the
disappearance from the National City
bank of papers and documents which tho
police said were valued at 1100,000,
Detective Parnits testified at the ar
raignment that documents alleged to have
been furnlohed to i'aui Koenlg by
Schlelndl doscrllwd in detail the cargo in
No. I hold of the steamship Minnehaha
when fire was discovered aboard tho
vessel while in midocean on a voyage to
Europe.
Paul Koenlg and Richard Emtl Leyen
decker were held In I&0.000 and 1.10,000 ball,
' respectively, by I'nited States Commis
sioner Houghton today when they were
arraigned before him on charges of con
spiring to destroy the Welland canal.
We feed men who are Just out of a hos
pital without any question. We sell
tickets to business men snd others who
distribute the tickets to applicants for
aid, the tickets being honored at our
place. I know of a recent cane of a man
bought a book of TO tickets and he dis
tributed every ticket, but only sixty of
the lot appeared at our place for a mesl,
or meal and lodging, as the ease mlht
have been. The answer Is that most of
the ninety asked for money with which
to buy drink and did not care to come to
our place for a meal. I realise the force
of the ergument that it is no time to
moralize and argue when a man comes to
you and says he is hungry. And I want
to add that no man able and witling to
work need go without his breakfast or
any other meal In Omaha. But we do
Intend to head off the professional
mouchers In order that we may assist
those deserving of assistance."
Major McCormlck of the Volunteers of
American does not maintain a restaurant
at his headquarters, but he Issues tickets
on restaurants and maintains lodgings.
Two years ago be conducted a "bread
line" during the very cold weather and
fed hundreds every day.
AUSTRIA'S REPLY
TO ANCONA NOTE
(Continued from Fage One.)
ence to the special circumstances of the
Incriminating events upon which it Itself
lays stress, and why, in lieu thereof, it
refused an exchange of Correspondence,
which It has conducted with another
government In other cases.
'The Imperial and royal government Is
the less able to follow the Washington
cabinet on this unusual path, since It by
no means possesses authentlo knowledge
of all of the pertinent correspondence ot
the government of the United Btates, nor
Is It of the opinion that such knowledge
might be sufficient for it in the present
case, which, in so far as It Is Informed,
Is In essential points of another nature
than the case or cases to which the gov
ernment of the United States seems to
allude. The Imperial and royal govern
ment may therefore leave It to the Wash
ington cabinet to formulate the particu
lar points of law against which the com
manding officer of the submarine Is al
leged to have offended on the occasion
of the sinking of the Aneona. .
Knows of No Berlin Precedent.
"The government of the United States
has also seen fit to refer to the attitude
which the Berlin cabinet assumed In the
above mentioned correspondence. The
imperial and royal government finds In
the much esteemed note no Indication
whatever of the Intent with which this
reference was made. Should, however,
the government of the United States
thereby have Intended to express an
opinion to the effect that a prejudice
of whatever nature existed for the Impe
rial and royal government with respect
to the Judicial consideration of the affair
In question, this government must. In
order to preclude possible misunderstand
ings, declsre that as a matter of course
It reserves to itself full freedom of main
taining Its own legal views In the discus
slon of the case of the Ancona.
In having the honor to have recourse
to the Kindness or his excellency, the am
bassador of the United States of Amer
ica, with the most respectful request to
be good enough to communicate the fore
going to the American government and
on this occasion to state that the Impe
rial and royal government. In no less
degree than the American government
and under all circumstances, most sin
cerely deplores the fate of the Innocent
victims of the Incident In question, the
undersigned at the same time avails
himself of this opportunity to renew the
expression of his most distinguished con
stneration to nis excellency, the am
bassador. (Signed) "BtTRJArf.
(Signed) "PENPIELD."
WEEKS UNABLE TO
SPEAKJH OMAHA
Senator from Massachusetts Wires
McKinley Clnb Press of Busi
ness Prevents Engagement.
OTHER SENATORS INVITED
Senator John V. Weeks of Massa
chusetts has Just wired the McKinley
club that he will be unable to speak
before It during the holidays. When
passing through here a few weeks
ago Senator Weeks promised to try
to arrange to be here about Decem
ber 28, but he finds that on account
of personal matters requiring his at
tention at his home in Massachusetts
and congressional matters in Woh.
ington ho will be unable to come
here. The club hopes to have him
epeak here later in the primary cam
paign. Senator William Aldcn Smith of Michi
gan, who will be home for Christmas
at tirand Rapl'ls, Mich., has been in
vited to speak liciore the club.
."inator Cummins Is reported to have
changed tils mind about mnklng political
speeches, and will -"peak before a club
In St. I'aul during the holidays. He may
be Invited to speak during the Christ
mas holldsys before the McKinley club.
On account of tho inability of the
presidential candidates, most of whom
are senators, to leave Washington during
the session of conKre.i, the club has
Invited Senator-elect James W. Wads
worth of New York to come here early
In the spring. Hcnator Wadsworth was
recently chosen as the successor of Sena
tor. Hoot. He Is a very young man
to be elected senator, and has had a
very rapid rl-e In his political career.
Hrnlnard Store nobbed.
UFIAIXAHD. Nib., I ec. lS.-(Hpecial.)
The general merchandise store of John
I'lala was robbed Ust night. Six dollars
in cash was taken from the register and
about SI') to worth of silks. Noth
ing else In the store was taken. There Is
CO clue to the thieves.
Xmas Gifts
of
Seasonable Wearables
For
Boys
and
Girls
77
Boiled Down Reasons Why
You Should Use Only "Vulcan Coke
It takes one or more good REASONS switch
former COAL users to" Vulcan Coke," but wellAVE
tho reasons. Vulcan Coke, in the first place, has
proved itself less expensive than Hard Coal. In the
second place it is Dustless, Smokeless, Clinkerless
and almost Ashless; is vastly lighter, piece for
piece, than coal, and last, but not least, it gives out
a heat that would be a young Inferno if it were not
possible to regulate it to a nicety.
Phone
Tyler 1754
$9.50
Per We Are Wholesale
Ton and Retail Agents
2 1 0 South 1 7th St. Brandeis Theatre BIdg.
QEC9Lii
pniiMiiiii;nin
IGflaEie Dt a Fuirnltiuire.hrisfcma
I'LOT TO RUIN WELLAND CANAL fc
I'aal Koealai wad Three Other Mrs
Arm Arrested la New York.
NEW YORK, Peo. It Charged with
conspiring in a military enterprise to de
stroy the Welland canal, the Canadian
waterway which connects Lake Erie and
Lake Oatarlo, three men are under ar
test here today awaiting , arrangement
before a United Btates commissioner,
while a fourth man Is In the custody ot
the government authorities. Those under
arrest are: . . j
Paul Koenlg, formerly head ot the
bureau of Investigation of the Hamburg
American line, who, It Is charged, has
been the head of the German secret ser
vice In the United Btates since the be
ginning of the war.
Richard K. Lyendecker, a retailer of art
goods In this city, a naturalised Amer
ican, alleged to have been employed by
Koenlg.
Frederick Metsler of Jersey City, re
ported to have been a clerk In the of
fices of the Hamburg-American line and
secretary to Koonig.
The fourth man held In custody Is
Uuorge Kuchs. who was formerly In
Koenlg's employ and who has given the
authorities valuable Information.
to far as Is known, he Is not alleged to
be a party to any conspiracy.
The arrests were made last night under
the direction of the agents of the De
partment of Justice.
The evidence which led to the arrest
ot the three defendants, was gven by
George Kuchs. who, It Is charged, quar
reled with Koenlg over the payment ot
ftS, which be claims Koenlg owed him.
The purpose of the alleged attempt to
block the canal was. It Is charged, to
prevent the movement ot supplies down
the Great Lakes and through the Wel
land canal and fit. Lawrence river to the
entente allies. t
Chicago, inilladclphla. Detroit. Boston ' jt rj
ana oiner tuns are sam to nave oeen
discovered among documents seised by
the authorities In a raid upon the offices
of Koenlg and Lyendecker.
The penalty for the crime charged In
this case Is three years In prism, or
3,(w fine, or both.
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And make your glertlons at the UNION OUTFITTING COMPANY,
because our IntxpensiTe location enables ns to sell you (rool nierchan
fllse at IAJVKK prices. SPFiCIAli CHRISTMAS 1FT Or'FEH: TO
THK PlliHT THKKH HUNDRED l'L'RCHASKHS (no matter how small
the pnrcbaae) vre will irlve a beautiful colored Christmas Carol with
Christ inns seal anl red streamers; ea'h one comes In a separate box,
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL C1IKISTMAS.
OTrtVXlTD MAMOtJAICT COLOVIA.Ii
BBWIMCt TABI.B. Built of genuine ma.
bogway aad Jtts as ploturad above.
sliding, removable work tray for sewing
things. These qnaint, old colonial style
sewing' tables are woaderruL. ft
ly popular with the ladles. A4.!i 3
Tola ene specially prloed at.. w
Select Your Columbia Grafonola flow
or It may be too late If you delay to
get the one that you want
Twenty latest selections; and this
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only PI eOll
This "lender" Columbia Grafonola
and twelve latest se
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for
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$78.90
j
Boys' Sweaters
Of all wool. In light, medium or storm weights, made with
rurr neck or Byron collars; colors, navy, gray or maroon.
The quality Is unquestionable and the values will please
the most exacting
$1.50, $2, $250. $3, $3.50
Boys' Mackinaws
Of all wool, weather resisting macklnaw cloth, in rich red,
brown and gray checks and plain colors. Belted and pleated
styles wnn generous collars and pockets
$3.95, $5.00, $6.50
"The Hoy Scout Junior Suit." The same accoutrements as
we furnish bis big brother: coat, iftints, hat, dQ Cf
gaiters, haversack and belt; ages 4 to 14 years $miDU
Boys' Storm Boots
Medium high or high cut. In tan or black, buckle tops,
neavy waterproof sewed soles. They delight the boy
9 to 13, $3.00 2 to 6, $4.00
Girls' Sweaters
Of guaranteed all wool. In light, medium or heavyweight
made with belts or belted backs, some with pleats; good
looking, girlish colors, deep collars and cuffs; very well
made, some hand knitted
Ages 2 to 14 Years, Priced From $1.50 to $3.50
Girls' Scarfs
. Of angora wool, In a great variety of pleasing colors
G9, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50
Girls' Flir SetS Ages 2 to 16 years
In white or red Fox, Brook Mink, white or gray Marten,
American Ermine, Thibet, Summer Ermine, black or silver
Coney and Mole
Prom $1.25 to $12.50.
1516-18-20 FARNAM STREET.
JEWELRY
OMAHA'S GIFT STORE
Hundreds of Suggestions.
Everything in Fine Jewelry.
POPULAR PRICES.
Reese Jewelry Co.
403 South 16th Street.
City National Bank Building.
Omaha, Neb.
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SOLID MAHOOAITT ROCKER. Jnst
like the Illustration, and built of solid
mahogany, finished dull. This Is a
splendid, blgh-gTade period etyl.
roca.r ana every line or
It shows its highest charao-2
ter. Bp. daily priced, at. ,
MA.H0SPEC0. J? I
$9.75
limp
T2C2
rOLDISTO TOT
pretty Uttle Soloing lunch box
contains thirteen assorted toys,
which alone are worth more than
the price that we ask for the eom.
plate outfit. It Is a sample of the
big toy values you get 94n
here. Btpecial i
M-r B S D T
a a a J
Everybody loves
them. 7Q
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f yiy atAASTTB ooioiul
aj""r BUWm. just like il
lustration, finely made and fin
ished la American quartered oak.
This is an extra, spl.ndid value in
substantial buffet. Will make a
most acceptable glff for wife or
Snomer.. special
price for tMs
$19.75
TOYS CTIAROED
IP YOU WISH.
Or-i'W.- .-V : J - 11 f
1 i I lb npSi
i?rrf Q- A b' value
BEAUTITTJI. TEA WAOOSS.
Just like Illustration, and fin
ished in a dull mahogany or fumed
oak. Makes a handsome gift that wl.l
he greatly appreciated and the prio.
we quote is positively tn.
lowest whloh these tea
wagons ever sold. Special .
3 Thls Is Talk No. ft of a Series on
(0 "The True Story of Real Estate.")
i that wiii C: a .
$4 P9 5 1 y Apartment House as an Investment
fl essBs.sssaiaMsesness ammmmmm mm wmmmmmmKmamm
SPXCIAI. EAST TIBUI.
UllilT TABIC. Alwsys
acceptable. One like illustra
tion, but baa open Instead ef
slot ends) golden finish! worth
rsgularly 1 10.00,
BpMial X.
price
t5P x xm
w" 8 T O CK-
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ATJTOMATXO BATXITFOBTS.
Just like illustration, solid oak
frames, fabnoord upholstered. A
lor sue wnoie family
Specially prtoed.
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YORK CITIZENS FAVOR
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP PLAN g
YORK, Neb.. Deo. 1 -SpwlaJ Trl- , t3
gram.) At a mass meeting ot the cltl- j-'
ecus of York FYlday evening, caUed for i
the purpose of discussing public owner- t
ship of public utilities, a resolution to I :
this cnect was unanimously aaoptea. r
There appeared to be very little opposi- i E j
lion to public ownership, and on motion j 3
the fullowins: resolution on the Question '
was adopted:
"That we go on record In favor of
municipal ownership of public utilities,
and that we be sin with the water works
and In ilnte In t all an elect rio IjKht plant
in connection therewith, and that the
chairman of ri.ls mvetlng be authoriisd
to aiporit a committee of five to perfect
n oranUalion of citizens to tarry into
i.'ffft this rveoiutiun."
Tho cum mil tee consists of W. I Kirk-la-trt.
K, Wllltain Collon. C. R. Keckley,
Jl. W. fcrilt and J. i. I'rice. with A. U.
Wrs, T. V. Owen, William Ik-lcher,
litui J .wr aii J. i- Curiin, frllciimlc.
CC Qt
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-aarro tiiitq rraa
sXOCXBBS. Similar
to illustration I large aad
comfy, upholstered la Spaa-
isa rabrloord
leather, worth
17.60. Special.
$12.75
Goods sold out of
town on easy pay.
ments.
Let the Union's
easy credit help all
Santa Clauses.
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EXTRA
SPECIAL
Child's Rccker
Just like illustra
tion, painted in a
durable red i has
no advertisement
on it. Is not a toy.
On sale Monday
while they last at
only.
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TaSLfi. Just Ilk. ua.L....ili,
mad of solid oak. Specially v fi . ir
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Whea a man or a woman with very little business experience
wants a safe and profitable Investment
It's a pretty good plan to follow the example of executors of
estates, and others holding trust funds.
Men In such positions will only put the money given Into their
care Into Investments that are properly safeguarded and yield a
good Income.
A form of Investment that ranks very high with them Is apart
ment buildings in large cities.
Let us see how an apartment building compares with some
other form, of investment.
Suppose your are considering the purpose of a four-family,
frame flat, valued at $16,000. Mch a building la assumed to have
a commercial life of forty years.
Suppose at the same time that you could invest your $16,000
in standard, tax free, 5 per cent bonds, running forty years.
riotn Investments are competing for your money. How will
you decide which is the more favorable?
To begin with, every Investor is entitled to safely, and the re,
turn of his capital with Interest.
The bond Investment will return you $800 interest each year,
with a return of the principal In a lump sum at the end of the term,
ail wivhout expense of collection or management.
3 n Tbe flat Investment Is more complex, requires more close
,i figuring and careful attention; but if wisely chosen, its returns are
;j apt to be much larger.
I l ru. ll 1.
4 11- I.ii.lll.
Next week's talk will be given over to standard methods of
figuring the returns from apartment house investments.
(Signed.)
K. It. IlKXSOX,
C. K. IIAIUUSOST,
O. G. WALLACE,
Committee,
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