THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 3, i!UT.
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MUST BOYCOTT
ALL RETAILERS
WHO ROB PUBLIC
Administration Orders Food
Merchants Who Charge Ex
cessive Prices Be Cut Off
From Supplies.
"FOOD FOR TROOPS"
SLOGAN FOR WEEK
Half Million Canvassers Will
Ask 22,000,000 House
wives to Help Keep Sol
diera in Food.
LAST OF ENGLAND'S OLD
SCHOOL SOLDIERS Field Mar
thai Sir Evelyn Wood, the Ut of
England' old school soldier.
well represented in the late Field
Marshals Kitchener and Roberta.
(Br Associated Vrnm.)
Washington. Oct. 29. Profiteering
by retail dealers in foodstuffs will be
made impossible after November 1,
the food administration announced to
night, under a plan to cut off supplies
to those not satisfied with reasonable
margins. Manufacturers, wholesalers
and other handlers of foods, whose
businesses will go under license, will
not be permitted to sell to distributors
who seek undue profits.""
"This is one of the most sweeping
safeguards, the announcement said
"against high prices which will be in
corporated in the licensing system for
which complete rules and regulations
will be made known within a few
, days."
Boycott All Violators.
This plan, food administration offi
cials believe, will give the government
entire control of retail prices. Whole
salers and others who continue to sell
to retailers after they are forbidden to
do so by the food administration will
be denied the right to sell goods under
license.
Authority for extending control to
the retailer is cited in the announce
ment as follows:
Subject to Food Bill.
"The small retailers of food, of
whom there are several hundred thou
sand in the country, while exempt
from the licensing provisions, are
nevertheless subject to otlir provi
sions of the food control act. Every
retailer, as well as every other handler
of food, is forbidden under the law to
make any unreasonable charge, to
"hoard, to monopolize, waste or de
stroy food, or to conspire with anyone
to restrict the production, distribution,
supply or exact excessive prices on
any necessities. There are no penal
ties provided, but the food adminis
tration hopes that the arrangement
of sestricting supplies to violators of
the law will be of some effect, for the
retailer will find himself unable to
buy goods from any wholesaler or
manufacturer."
Local Men on Watch.
federal food administrators in all
the states will be directed to keep a
watch for violators and send to the
rood administration the names of re
taileri asking excessive prices.
"The food administration," the an
nouncement says, does not intend to
disturb any legitimate operations and
will initiate measures only against
hardened and persistent violators of
the law. It takes the position that the
great majority of food sellers, retail
as well as wholesale, are patriotic and
honest, and ar; making every effort to
comply with good, business principles
and sell to the consumer aj the low
est possible prices. Such dealers will
be, in fact, protected from illegitimate
competition. Those few who persist
in abusing their opportunities and
continue to take advantage of the
emergency caused by the war will re
ceive attention.
Washington, Oct. 29. F od pcizt
week got actively under way today
with a half million canvassers
throughout the country securing
pledges from 22,000,000 homes for the
observance of the food administra
tion's directions and advice in food
economy which President Wilson has
endorsed. With effective enrollment
of families to save food throughout
the war, the United States will be
able to export all the meat, wheat
fats and sugar its allies in Europe
sorely need to enable them to main
tain their fighting strength.
Lord Northcliffe, head of the Brit
ish war mission in the United States,
places the situation before the Amer
ican people in these words:
"The greatest food experts on both
sides of the Atlantic lay that there
is a world shortage of food. The
boys who are enduring the hell of the
trenches for our sake cannot hold out
unless well fed. The situation which
we have to face right now in this food
pledge week is obvious. Either the
stay-at-homes must save, that the
soldiers may get their vital needs, or
the soldiers must go short so that
the stay-at-homes may fatten. You
cannot have it botty ways and must
make your choice."
Belgian Minister de Cartier, citing
the fact that America for many
nioaths has kept Belgium from star
vation, said today that the effort in
which every nation allied against
Germany is stretching every nerve
and expending every last ounce of
strength, will succeed or will fail, ac
cording to whether the peoples and
their armies have the food needed to
maintain their strength and their
spirit.
America must supply by far the
greatest portion of this food, said
Minister de Lamer. It is a grand
conception, worthy of the ideals and
traditions of the greatest republic
that this food shall be supplied by
the voluntary effort of individual citi
zens. We nationi, of. Europe, relying
on the ability of America to accom
plish what she sets for herself, are
confident that during the week you
have set aside to enroll yourselves as
individuals to save the world for de
mocracy, you will assure victory in
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iLLIES WILL RALLY
TO AIDOFITALIANS
Vill Not Deprive Italy From
Fruits of Victory; "Isonzo
Our Front," Says
England.
Italian Lines Are
Wiped Out; Enemy
Close to Cadorna
(Continued from Pare One.)
J-lETvP MARSHA! WOOE.
WOMEN CONVINCE
FOOD LEADER OF
THEIR LOYALTY
(Continued from Pas; One.)
the war."
Germany's Peace
Move is Spurned
By the Belgians
BRITISH PRESS
SEES WAR'S END
IN V. S. TROOPS
i London, Oct. 29,-,-The entrance of
units ot trie American army into active
service on the western front, although
overshadowed as a -news item by the
Austro-German invasion of Italy, re
ceives prominent notice in the news
papers as a much more than pic
turesque event. The Daily News
says:
"It would be idle presumably to ex
pect Germany in the intoxication of its
Italian victory to appreciate its full
meaning. This does not alter the
facts, either immediate or prospective.
Germany has called in the new world
to redress the balance of the old. The
balance will be redressed." 1
' The Daily Express, remarking "on
American energy," says it bodes ill
for Germaay and gives added cer
tainty that victlry, however delayed,
is assured. It warns that this does
not justify a relaxation of British ef
forts. I
The Graphic -says: "The descend
ants of the embattled farmers of Con
cord have fired a shot w hich, like that
of the minute men, will be heard
around the' world. The advent of the
United States has more than made up
for Russia's temporary weakening. It
should have a steadying inflafnee, in
view of the blow at Italy, and should
be recalled whenever there is a ten
dency to"T-d nefsiinism.
London, Oct. 29. La Metropole. a
Belgian newspaper published here,
says a German attempt to separate
the allies has been defeated by Baron
de Broqueville, Belgian foreign min
ister. According to this newspaper, Ger
many recently made a peace offer to
Belgium.
La Metropole says the bearer of the
peace proposal was a Belgian indus
trial and financial magnate who knew
foreign Minister de Broqueville per
sonally, lie went to Paris through
Switzerland and asked for a meeting
with the minister, who met him in-a
Paris hotel. .
The emissary there said he was
commissioned by Baron von der
Lancken, legal daviscr of the Ger
man government in Belgium, to pro
pose that semi-official Belgian and
French delegates should meet German
delegates in Berne to lay down a basis
for a lasting peace.
The following preliminary condi
tions were presented:
Recognition tf Belgian independ
tnice, indemnity for war expenses,
reparation for war destruction ac
cording to the Belgian common law,
and convocation of a peace confer
ence at Brussels under the presidency
of King Albert.
democracy fails," Mr. Wattles em
phasized. "Only in autocracies does
the government dictate how many
pounds of meat or bread you may
cat. This pledge is voluntary."
The food administrator expressed
himself heartily in favor of a public
market. Omaha is one of the few
cities in the world of its size which
does not boast a public market. Gov
ernment standardization of prices is
also advocated by the food dictator.
No Time for Speculation.
"War is no time for exploitation for
profit. Profits and speculation in food
products should be eliminated during
the war. Economy, frugality and
greater patriotism are lessons, this
country will learn on account of the
war," lie prophesied.
Mrs. F. H. Cole introduced a motion
favoring the public market advocated
by Mr. Wattles. It was passed.
Mrs. James T. Lees of Lincoln gave
an art talk following the business
meeting. Mrs. Lees is art chairman
for the Nebraska Federation of
Women's Clubs.
London, Oct. 29 The following
article is printed conspicuously by the
Times todays i
"There is reason to believe that the
critical situation on the Italian front
has received and is receiving the
prompt and sympathetic considera
tion of the French and British gov
ernments. It is understood that the
Italian commander-in-chief already
knows that he may rely on the most
prompt and fullest support it may be
in the power of the allies to give."
London, Oct. 29. That Great Brit
ain and France must go promptly to
Italy's help is the view expressed by
several morning newspapers. The
Times, which prints a statement im
plying knowledge that such help is
contemplated, says editorially:
"Our word to the people of Italy j
is to stand tirm, for help will surely
come. Italy must not and will not be
deprived of the fruits of the ultimate
victory for which it has battled so
! long and so arduously. In the truest
sense the Isonzo is our front as much
as the Somme and now that it has
collapsed, we must do our utmost
without delay to repair it. There is
no need for alarm, but there is the ut
most need for promptitude and broad
ness of vision."
While all the newspapers recognize
the gravity of Italy's peril, strong con
fidence is expressed in General Cad
orna and the Italian army, with the
conviction that they ultimately will
emirge victorious. Italian persever
ance and successes of the past are re
called with warm admiration and the
weakness of some links in the de
fensive chain is condoned. The Times
says:
"The troops so suddenly and fiercely
tried may well have blanched. The
gallant Italian army has proved its
courage and devotion so often in this
war that a single unfortunate episode
leaves no stain on its honor.
untenable and that the Germans, will
have to retire to a new line. Sucba
line probably would run through
Menin to Roulers to Thouout and
I thence to sea.
War Office Retracts.
Rome, Sunday, Oct. 28. The Ital
ian war office has issued an amended
version of the official statement on
operations issued earlv today. As
amended, the first sentence of the an
nouncement reads:
"The violence of. the attack and the
failure to resist on the part of some
units forming our Second army a
lowed the Austro-German forces to
break into our left wing on the Ju
ian front. This version eliminates
the words 'which in cowardice rc
tired without fighting or surrendered
to the enemy.
French War Heads Confer.
Paris, Oct. 29. Before the meeting
ot tne cabinet last evening to deter
mine upon co-operation of the allies
on the Italian front Premier Painleve
conferred with General Pctain. the
commander-in-chief, and General
I-och, chief of staff of the war mm
istry. The Petit Parisien says the war
committee met again this morning.
Austrian Reichsrat Pleased.
Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 29. Aus
trian hopes of a "soecdv and honor
able peace" have been raised by the
rtustro-uerman successes on the Ita
ian front, the president of the Reichs
rat said in an address to the deputies,
as quoted in Vienna dispatches. He
admitted there had been great anxiety
in regard to iriest, wnicn had now
been emoved.
TL . e .i. . .
xnc report ot me proceedings in
Parliament adds that the German and
Polish deputies arose and cheered the
emperor and the armv. imolvine that
the Czechs did not join in the demon
stration.
HOLD SON-IN-LAW
OF CHICAGO PACKER
I!ount James Minotto Liable to
Become Public Charge if
Enters Country, Federal
Officials Assert.
No Disaster to
.Troops; Eumors
Prove Unfounded
Capture Luckner,
Seeadler Captain,
And Five of Crew
A Pacific Port, Oct. 29. Count von
Luckner, commander of the German
raider Seeadler, was captured Septem
ber 21 off the Fiji islands by Fijians
constabulary, according to word
brought by a steamer arriving today
from a trans-Pacific port.
Five German members of tne See
adler's crew were taken with their
commander, officers of the arriving
vessel said.
The Germans were in an armed
launch and were pursued by the con
stables who were aboard the steamer
Amara.
This report of the capture of the
Germans confirms a message to this
effect received some time ago from
Australia.
Washington, Oct. 29. Undefined
rumors, generally current throughout
many sections of the country today,
purporting to hint at some disaster to
America s war forces, are ascribed by
officials to the same propaganda
which several weeks ago flooded the
country with similar false reports
calculated 'to dampen the war spirit
and spread distress and dissatisfac
tion among those at home. Any cas
ualty reports, it was reiterated today,
will be made public promptly by the
government.
New York, Oct. 29. Government
agencies are bringing to account
enemy aliens who circulate false
stories concerning subjects connected
with the country's prosecution of the
war. It became known todav that
among the Germans recently interned
at r.uis island were several who were
charged with giving circulation to
such tales. That soldiers at nearby
camps are committing suicide almost
daily and that men in national army
cantonments are underfed were
among the falsehoods these persons
are alleged to have told.
Another is said to have invented a
story of operations of German sub
marines off the eastern coast of the
United States, information which, he
said, newspapers in this country were
forbidden to publish.
Doctor's Office Robbed Dope seek
ers raided the office of Dr. T. R.
Mullen, 204 Brown block. Two hypo
dermic needles, one syrinee and a
quantity of dope was taken.
You can buy a choice steer sirloin
or round steak for 20 cents a pound
at the Washington Market, 1407 Doug
las street.
Street Car Ticket Hearing
Winds Up in Nice Row
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 29. Special Tel
egram.) A hearing before the State
Kailway commission presided over by
Commissioner Victor Wilson in which
the Lincoln Traction company was
endeavoring to make a showing that
it would be necessary to sell tickets
at a straight 5 cent rate instead of 6
tor a quarter as at present, came to
an abrupt end this afternoon when
Mr. Wilson refused to be "insulted"
and adjourned the hearing.
E. J. Hainer, attorney for the car
company, in answer to a remark of
Mr. Wilson that it was not necessary
to hear argument in the case as he
had already made up most of the
opinion in the matter, charred that
"the commissioner had probably made
up it sopinion before the case was
started." This "riled" the nresiHino-
official and asserting that the remark
was an msulf to the commission, he
adjourned the hearing. Later, how
ever, he said that the commission
might some time listen to the argu
ment or me attorney tor the com
pany.
Chicago, Oct. 29. Further informa-
ion in connection with the arrest a
tew days ago of Count James Minotto,
son-in-law of Louis F. Swift, Chicago
packer, on the technical charge that
he was liable to become a public
charge when he entered this country,
is expected to be obtained today by
deposition in .'w York, according to
officials of the bureau of immigration.
Minotto is at liberty on $50,000
I.onds signed by his father-in-law. He
has issued a statement in which he
disclaims acts of disloyalty and de
clares all his dealings with Germans
since the war have been purely in re
lation to the banking business in
which he is engaged. He asserts he
is an Italian citizen and is so reg
istered in Venice, admitting, however,
that his mother is German. He was
born in Berlin. '
A place in the intelligence bureau
of the Xavy department was sought
recently by him. Minotto says, be
cause he felt his knowledge of six
languages would be useful to the
United States.
Federal agents are said to be in
vestigating the friendship existing be
tween George von Seebeck and Fritz
Kuhn, two Germans now interned at
enemy aliens. All three were employes
of the Deutsches bank in Berlin and
later in it London branch. Seebeck
was, Minotto's best man at his wed
ding two years ago.
Fire Damages Horse Collar
Factory in Council Bluffs
Fire yesterday morning damaged
the Keller Horse Collar factory,
Thirty-second street and Avenue A,
Council Bluffs, and for a time menaced
a $15,000 machinery equipment and
leather stock. Damage was estimated
at $8,000. A. C. Keller, owner, said the
loss is fully covered by insurance.
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Announcement of Particulars Soon
Purchases Charged Tuesday and Wed
nesday Appear on Dec. 1st Statement.
Lovely Velvet Coats
New models that are rich and warm. Fash
ions that are distinctive. Fabrics of ex
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$75, $100, $125
Exclusive Model Frocks
and Evening Gowns
$65, $75, $85 to $125
One Cent iiew Tax on Parcel
Post Packages After Dec. 1
Washington, Oct. 29. Beginning
December 1, all parcel post packages
requiring postage of 25 cents or more
must bear an internal revenue stamp,
as provided in the vvar tax bill. The
Postoffice department announced to
day that regular postage stamps will
not be valid for this payment. Special
internal revenue stamps will be furn
isned. The tax rate will be 1 cent for
each 25 cents postage or part there
of aoove 3 cents.
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VOlCT IfUORE tEVEN
CHIFFOWJ
HirV-fla
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idrjigMs of
' War
Co
nimbus
lTiMt
The Knights of Columbus need for immediate use in establishing and maintaining
war recreation centers at home and overseas THREE MILLION DOLLARS, of which
sum One Million Dollars has already been contributed principally by their members.
Both the Y. M. C. A. and the K. of C. furnish recreation centers for all, re
gardless of creed. The religious needs of non-Catholics in the camps are supplied by the
Y. M. C. A. ; those of Catholics, comprising about forty per cent of the men in the serv
' ice, by the K. of C.
The buildings will be open to all at all times; no private meetings; no society af
fairs behind closed doors. .
They are for all the -soldiers all the time.
The Knights df Columbus must render this help overseas as well as at home', and
in addition Pope Benedict has asked them to help support the American Red Cross in
special work.
The only expense in connection with this fund is the publication of this advertise
ment and an office in Washington. No paid agents; no commissons. The general admin
istration will be under the officers and clerical staff of the Knights of Columbus and
not charged against this fund. Their bonded officers now responsible for Eight Millions
Insurance Funds will handle all money.
Books will be open for inspection at all times and. a complete public account ren
dered of all receipts and expenditures.
Will you help us help our soldiers here and overseas?
Make check payable to Knights of Cblumbus War Camp Fund and mail to P. O.
Drawer 96, Ne.w Haven,,Conn. This movement is endorsed by:
Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Cardinal Gibbons.
President of the United State.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,
Ex-President of the United States.
Hon. William Howard Taft,
Ex-President of the United. State. -'
Hon. Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War.
Hon. Raymond B. Fosdick,
Chairman War Dept. Coram, on Training
Csmn. Activities.
Hon. William Jennings Bryan,
Ex-Secretary of State.
Cardinal Farley.
Cardinal O'Connell.
National Catholic War Council.
Catholic Federation of the
United States.
JAMES A. FLAHERTY,
Supreme Knight, K.
of
(Sirned) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DANIEL J. CALLAHAN, WILLIAM J. McGINLEY,
C. Supreme Treasurer, K. of C. Supreme Secretary, K. of C