6 THE REE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1917. OLD SOLDIERS TO BE ENLISTED FOR HOME DUTY Government Seeks Services of Former Army Officers and Men to Relieve Fight ing Troops. Washington, Dec. 19. Old soldiers j'iit the age when they are acceptable tor line service men who have at any time served honorably in the army, even thote whose last service was timing the Spanish war will be ac cepted as recruits for the United States guard now being organized to re lieve fighting troops on home duty. Recruiting officers already are en 'isting men. Old soldiers, even up o 60 years, will be accepted if they are physically fit for the work. Men of this type should understand that they are sought by the government. Heretofore no men over V) years ot age have been accepted at any rccrtiit ' ing office. SAILORS' PLUCK IS COMMENDED BY SECRETARY Washington, Dec. 19. Secretary Daniels has commended Lyman Span nard Peck, seaman of the naval re serves, for bravery in rescuing an other enlisted man from drowning on the night of September 22. Peck is from Sewickley Pa. The secretary has written a!s- to Robert Ausburne, commending his brother, C. L. Ausburne, radio elec trician on the army transport Antilles, ,vho went down with his ship, tor pedoed on October 17. Ausburne, in stead of trying t save his life, stuck to his station to give warning signals, fhouting "goodby to his mates." The officer in charge of the armed guard has commended the conduct of the navy personnel. The two forward gun crews in charge of Lieutenant R. D. Tisdale, remainto calmly at their rtations while the ship was sinking and made no move to leave their nnil, until nrrlerrrl to save them e!ves. In connection with the rescue i survivors an instance of remarkaVe coolness was cited in the case of a man of the gun crew rescued from the top of a floating ammunition box. When he saw a steamer coming to pick him up he signalled the ship by semaphore not to come too close, as the box he was sitting on contained ammunition. Portugal Formally Pledges Faith to Cause of Allies Washington, Dec, 19. Allegiance of the new government of Portugal was pledged to the allied cause today in a statement issued at the Portu guese legation, which also announced that the recent revolution was brought in the interest of Germany. The statement follows: "Efforts are being made in certain nuarters to suggest the idea that the recent revolution in Portugal was car ried out in the interest of the mon archy, with the assistance of Spanish and other foreign elements, and that it was essentially a movement in favor of Germany and against the al lies. "There is not a scintilla of truth in ny one of these suggestions. 'The foreign policy of the new Portuguese government rests and will continue to rest on the maintenance of the alliance with England in hearty , co-operation with the other allies. 'The hostile attitude ot the German press toward the new situation in Portugal and the bombardment of the Portuguese port of Funchat by a German submarine, directly the suc cess of the revolution became known, clearly show the flimsy nature of the German propaganda's latest stratc gem." Sloan Will Come West During Holiday Season (From a Buff Correspondent.) Washington. Dec. 19. (Special Tcl e gram.) With the single exception of Representative Sloan, the members of the Nebraska delegation will re main in Washington during the holi days. Mr. Sloan left for Nebraska tonight to remain in the west until the reconvening of congress, January 3. Mr. Sloan's family, who are pleasantly quartered in the George Washington Inn, will remain in Washington throughout the Christmas holidays. George L. Rurr, editor of the Hamilton County Register, published at Aurora, is in Washington on de partmental business. Ex-Senator Norris Brown is in the capital on legal matters. Amend 1 -Pound Bread Rule To Relieve New York Poor Washington, D. C, Dec. 19. The food administration's rule prohibiting the sate nf Irs than a nnnnd nf hrrail lias been amended to prevent work ing a hardship on the poor of New York's lower east side, where bakers have been selling bread irom large v loaves by the penny or two penny slice. This decision was reached after representation that many of the per sons affected could not afford to buy in larger quantities. . This does not affect weight re fluireme nta for hakini. Omaha Y. M. C. A. Workers Arrive at Camp Cody Camp Cody, Deming, N. M., Dec. . 19. Charles F. Roble of Omaha is hrm in fair rfiartr- th civtli Young Men's Christian association balL just built Rev. H. G. Hess, a pastor of Crete, Neb., will be here by New Year's to assist in the religi ous work of the "Y." These an nouncements, made by General Sec retary E. F. Denison of Omaha. Omaha Machine Gun Co. Leads in War Insurance t Camp Cody, Deming, N. M., Dec. 18.(Spectal.) Omaha's machine eun company, 134th infantry (Fifth Ne-! hraska infantry), Captain Clifford C. Gardner commanding, tops the list,! of units here so far in the applica tions for war risk insurance, with $1,500,000 taken. Every man except; one asked for the maximum, $10,01)0.) ' SIMS TO SUCCEED ADAMSON AS CHAIR! 'AN. Jta"- ': ! W h 9 V y I jjKPRBS LHTATIVB T V.. SIMS. The house ways and means commit tee nominated Representative Sims of Icnnessee as chairman of the commit tee on interstate and foreign com merce to succeed Representative Ad amson of Georgia, who resigned to take the post of appraiser at the port of New York. MORE ACRES USED FOR WINTER WHEAT Government Report Shows In crease of 4 Per Cent Over That for Last Year. Washington, Dec. 19. Winter wheat this year, planted on the larg est acreage ever sown in the history of the country, showed on December 1 the lowest tondition on record. A forecast of a crop of only 540,000,000 bushels was made today by the De partment of Agriculture. The final production, however, will be above or below that quantity, according as conditions hereafter are better or worse than the average. Winter wheat sown this fall for next year's harvest aggregates 42,170,- tlt . .1 - t'. ' r ynm acres ann us condition cn uecem ber 1 was 79.3 per cent of a normal, the Department of Agriculture an nounced today. The acreage is 4 per cent more than the revised esti mated area sown in the fall of 1916. The area sown to rye is 6,119,000 acres, which is 36.6 per cent more than sown a year ago, and the con dition of the crop on December 1 was 84.1 per cent of a normal. More Winter Wheat Sown. Increased sowings of winter wheat and rye throughout the country were urged upon farmers by the Depart ment of Agriculture in order to sup ply the ncedi of the co-belligerents of the United States in the war. This year's short crop of wheat has necessitated adoption of methods to conserve the supply by having con sumers in the United States cut down use of that cereal. The wheatless day and the use of corn meal as a sub stitute are measures food administra tion officials are urging in order to increase the quantity of wheat that may be sent abroad. While last year's sowings of winter wheat were on the second largest area planted to that cereal, severe winter conditions caused an abandon ment of more than 31 per cent of the acreage. Last fall 40,543,000 acres were planted to winter wheat, re vised figures show, but the area har vested was only 27,653,000 acres, a re duction of U.881,000 acres fijom the planted area. The 1915 sowings were on 39,203.000 acres, while the har vested area that season was 34,829, 000 acres. Last year's abandoned acreage was the heaviest on record. The average abandonment due to winter condi tions is about 10 per cent, the lowest abandonment in the last 15 years be ing 2.8 per cent in 1903 and the highest, excepting last year, was 20.1 per cent in 1912. Conditions Bad in Kansas. Conditions, for planting 'and the early growth of this year s crop have not been the best. Dry weather de layed germaiion of late sown seed and in some sections prevented plow ing and seeding. It was one of the dryest Novembers on record in Kan sas, the principal winter wheat grow ing state. Rainfall during that month was less than 25 per cent of the nor mal from eastern Kansas eastward across Iowa, northern Missouri, cen tral and northern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, which states form the principal winter wheat growing belt. The De partment of Agriculture, however, says the yield of winter wheat is not determined entirely by the rainfall during the late summer and fall. The condition of winter wheat "on December 1 compares with 85.7 per cent of a normal on that date last year, 87.7 in 1915 and 89.3 the 10-year average. The December 1 rye condition com pares with 88.8 per cent of a normal on December 1 last year, 91.5 in 1915 and 92.2 the 10-year average. You can nits col A in the bud Clear your head instantly TryKondon's' tor the iCold-in-head (at no cost io you) somom jit owd thin s-vwiia remedy. Kor chronic catarrh, mm i conghs, cold mewing, tow. blood, etc. Write us turcomi.llmra. rLfl'P hJ t,,h t druiwin'i. It will benefit too FOtR time, mora than It t. or w pay monej back. or trial can free write to mm nfi eo., .MurHit. Mm. IE WOCtttttttltittONLY 4 MORE SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS-ARE YOU READY? Tewete, fine linen, extra large, damask ends, hem stitched, high trade towel, Cash Price, each. .75c Towel, individual or guest (lie, pure linen, fine quality hemstitched. Caih Price, each 50c Pillow Caeca (in box), one pair 26x46, embroidered and icalloped. The pair $1.00 Oreaeer Seta, pin cushion, cover and scarf to match at the aet IS6, $1.75, I US and 88e Draaaer Scarf, lac trim, novel embroider, large assortment of tyl, Cash Price, each $1.00 Linens, Towels, Scarfs and Table Covers Dozen of Suggestions for Gift Offering! in This Section, Useful, Lasting and at Moderate Coat. Table Cloths and Napkin to match. All Linen. 2x2 yd. cloth and 1 dozen 22 inch Napkins, the set $8.25 Table Cloths Pure linen, 2 yds. wide, 2Vi yds. long; fine quality satin damask. Cash Price $4.50 Napkin Pure linen, 22 in. size, assortment of best de sign!. Cash Price, dozen $3.75 Towel Largo ana heavy, fancy borders, blue, pink or gold. Bath towels that will be appreciated. Cash Price, each.. 50c Table Covers 83 in. center pieces, embd. and trim. of crochet lace, each $2.00 Table Cover 54 in. pure linen, fine embd. effect. Cash Price, each $4.95 Tea Cloths 60 in. and dojen napkins to match. Japanese Blue Print. The set $1.25 fine hand mad madeira cloths, napkins, center pieces, scarf and oval in wonderful variety at very moderate cost. -J Special Notice to Farmers We buy for Cash all kinds of Fresh Dressed Poultry, Butter, Eggs and other farm produce, pay ing highest market price on day of delivery, spot cash. Shipments should be made by express only. We Buy and Sell for Cash and give our customers the benefit in better values. HAYDEN BROS. THE CAS H Gift Suggestions in Oui B Hsnd Crocheted Doilies. Our Cash Price 75 to 12.00 Combing Jackets. Our Special Cash Price S3.50 to $5.00 Corset Bags, Our Special Cash Price, at $1.50 Napkin Cases, Our Special Cash Price at $1.50 to $2.00 SeconJ Cretonne Linen Price Cretonne Knife Cases, Cash ' Sewing Baskets, Price Cretonne Knittit Price Buying for Cash at the Cash Store Means Big Handkerchiefs Will Children'. Handkerchief., 6 for 50 Children's Handkerchiefs, with colored corners, 6 in a box, Special Cash Price, per box 50 Be the Popular Gift This Xmas Women's Handkerchiefs, 6 for $1.50 VNw Women's linen sheer Swiss, plain white or colored, embroidery in corner, 6 in a box. Our special I- Ti ' 1 amtaarn. L 13 wasn r"te Per dox oi.ou Bp I MM M 11, 1 11 1,1. .r women t nanasiercnier., o tor t)C Women's Swiss Handkerchiefs, with fancy col ored corner. Cash Price, per box of 6 S5 Women' Handkerchief, 6 for $1.75 Plain white, with fancy embroidered corner, 6 in a box. Cash Price, per box $1.75 Women' Handkerchief, 3 for 45 Women's fine sheer Lawn, with colored embroidery, 3 in a box, Cash Price, per box 45 Women Initial Handkerchief., 3 for 50r Women's Handkerchiefs, with colored embroidered in itial. Special Cash Price, per box of 3 50d Women' Initial Handkerchief, 6 for $1.50 Pure. Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, in plain white or col ored embroidery initial, Cash Price, per box of 6 $1.50 Men' Initial Handkerchief Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with hand embroidered initial, Special Cash Price, each 35 Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, V and Vi-in. hem, Special Cash Price, each 25 Women's Crepe do Chine Handkerchief., 25t Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs, in plain white and colored edges, Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, in plain white and colored em broidered corner, Special Cash Price, each 25 V Big Sale of Christmas Slippers Men s Black and Tan Kid Lverettes, Felt Everettes and Romeos, with leather soles, Our Cash Price $1.50 Women'. Fplfc .Tnlinta fnr frimm1 nf floviMo anlce In all tlio nr.ni.l 1 . . . . - . . iat. , ju. ;.. ors. mum's "Aeep A Wa," soft, comfortable Slippers, with wool padded jM?"-A ?1 soles, in best finality lelt, in all the wanted and delicate colors, Our Wl'CHftX? omens leu, iur irimmea uuiieis, in rea, orown, uxrora gray ana mVC uiiu rv. yjui opei'ini itisn rnce 7$M.t4& Vov Yv1- .t ..iw o vviuin i ow.e iiAiuic ouica, a vcw&aiii vut topeiiui Cash Price $1.00 aT a . a . - . "T'l c "iiunuwu Au.abuit euiui uiurreu aim it'it suppers, ail sizes, rtt uur cash 1'nce 75 11V. Misses' and Child's Plush Slippers with carpet soles, all sizes up to 2. uur special casn rnce 40 uivuvf.il ana vur.i,rt yurtui 1 oriun. lor WUMfcJI. STETSON and CROSSETT SHOES for MEN No better Shoe made for the price. Would make very useful Xmas Present. s.Mf I' .1 III 2 a. Y Tl aj Buy a Christmas Bond Perrin' French Kid Clove In black, white, tan, gray, navy, green, pastel and all new shades at $2.00. $2.25. $2.50 Special Novelties at $3.00 Famou "Bacmo Wathable" Glove. A com plete line of Ladies' Famous "Bacmo Wash able" Gloves in tan, pastel, white and all new shoe shades, at $2.25. $2.50. $3.00 Children' Washable Glove In tan, pastel and white $1.50 Children's School Mitten, and Glove In knit and kid, at 25tf 60t. 70. $1.50 Boy' Fur Cash Price. Gauntlet ...$2.50 1 11 4 Umbrellas Make Useful Gifts A complete line of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Umbrellas, in plain and novelty handles. Cash Prices, from $1.00 to $5.00 Misses' Umbrellas, in all new colors, at Cash Prices $3.00. $3.50. $5.00 "Rain or Shine" Children's School Umbrellas, Cash Price $1.00 r A Special Christmas Sale of Framed Pictures at Half $3.00 Framed Pictures, $1.50 Framed Pictures in fruits and scenes, large and small sizes, fitted with good glass, dark wood and dull gold frames, for Thursday only, Cash Price S1.50 ) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l r i!ttrrliil!:aiiiii I I I I I I I I I I I In I i i Xmas Gifts in Dainty Underwear i Ladies' Envelope Chemise, in dainty - colors, silk and satin, dainty lace or hand embroidery trimmed. Z Worth to $5.00. Our Special Cash - Price $2.98. $3.50 - Fancy White Aprons, lace and dain- - ty embroidery trimmed. Our Cash " Price. . . 35t. 50. 98t. $1.50 - Dainty Silk and Satin Camisoles, - worth to $3.50. Our Special Cash' 2 Price $1.25. $1.50. $1.98 - Beautiful assortment of Outing Gowns, dainty patterns, regular 2 and extra sizes. Our Special Cash - Price $1.25. $1.50. $1.98 2 Jersey knit, all-wool Skirts. Our Cash - Price, up from 98t " House Dresses, Aprons and Break- 2 fast Sets, fancy quality, daintily trimmed. Our Special Cash Price, " at $1.50. $1.25, 98t I ,Silk and Satin Boudoir Caps in in- dividual Christmas boxes. Cash Price 25t 50t 69t 98 Z Fancy Jersey knit Vests, hand cro- -cheted yokos. Cash Price 50t 2 Itllillllill'.inlliliil.ilr.l Hl.liili ,t '".;':iil:!'l""l'ifl!:ir;'!!!i!lii!ii:i!iII . ni:.,r," llHlltlllllllIHIIlllllllllll!l;MIIHI:"M'ili:l,.i T;:!i" Xmas Specials i in Toilet I Goods : White Rose Perfume. Cash Z Price, per oz 25 T Gardinglo Perfumes and Toilet - Waters, in glass-stoppered bot- ? ties in beautiful packages. Cash I Price 65to $3.00 f Special Perfumes in Christmas 2 boxes, 75c value at 39 " Hikell's Oriental Toilet Waters. Z Cash Price 50t " Hudnut's Violet Sec Toilet - Waters, $1.00 value at . . .75t 2 Complete Safety Razors. Cash - Trice, from. . .29 to $5.00 2 Melba Perfumes in original ? packages 60 to $7.00 2 50c Face Powders, at. . . .35t 2 Pozzoni's, DeLuxe, Luzell's and - others at ope price 39 " $1.25 Blue Beauty Rose Toilet Water at, Cash Price ... $ 1 .00 2 Wrisley's Toilet Water, 75c val- - ues at, Cash Price 45t 2 Violet Elite Toilet Water, 50c - values. Cash Price 35 Z Rieger's Toilet Water, $1.00 ? value. Cash Price 69t Z Rieger's Flower Drops. Cash Price $1.50 - ToKalon, original packages of 2 Perfume 50t to $7.00 Fancy Lace Trimmed Chamois, s Cash Price 15t to 25t? ? $1.00 Hair Brushes, at. . 60t i Military Brushes, ebony backs, T hand-drawn bristles, $5.00 val- 2 ues. Cash Price $3.50 ".."-.'!!'l"l'r.ll,-'ll.l'l'!l"'IM-'.'-ai'll! ' Gift Suggestions in FURNITURE Genuine Leather eat Arm Korkera, Cah Price $7.80 Other, each $3.50 Thl will be about the last time you ran buy real leather Rockers at this price. Real Rood, well made, larife Arm Rockers, worth $12.60 and J 13.60 each. Caah Price $10.00 115.00 Rocker, several good pat terns. Cash Price, only $12.50 Ladies' Writing Desk. $24.50 val ue. Cash Price, only $19.00 Ladies' Writing Desks, $22.00 values, fash Price, only $17.50 $20 Library Tables, any finish. Our Cah Price, only $17.50 Pedestals, golden oak, fumed oak or mahogany $3.00 and $3.50 Kelt or leatherette Card Table. Cash Price, only $2.50 Children's Rocking Chairs. Cah Tnc $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 'I IMnlM, I T'lM I l'llllllil!llllrrKIIIIIIIIIHI..nlilllillli n : All Women Will Appreci- : ate Neckwear for Xmas Roll Satin Collar Regular value, $1.25. Our Special Cash Price, each $1.00 Wahable Satin Collar In roll and square effect. Regu- ? lar value, $2.25. Special 5 Cash Price SI. 98 ? Georgette Set T rimmed ? with Vernis and Filet lace in many pretty styles; regular value. $2.25. Our Special Cash Price $1.98 Georgette Collar With hemstitched border a n d , 1 a c e edges. Special Cash "P. i - Price, each.. $1.25 ' Jabot In net and Georgette, with high stocks ? trimmed with Filet and Venice Lace. Our i ; Special Cash Price $1.25 Crepe de Chine Scarf In all shades, with hem- Z ; stitched border. Special Cash Price, each, $2.00 i Fancy Mull Scarfs In all shades, IV yards long. Z 1 Special Cash Price, each 60 ' Taffeta Hair Bow Ribbon In all colors. Special Cash Price, per yard 25 ? '. Ribbon for Bag and Fancy Work Many dainty patterns to select from. Cash Price, yard, $1.00 2 Wathable Satin Ribbon For Corset Covers, in blue, pink and white. Cash Price, yard. . . .50 Red, White and Bhui Ribbon For tying pack- ? ages. Special Cash Price, yard 5 I m r 1 :r 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 ill 1 1 1 11 1 1 i1 11 11 1 11 ii 1 ii Make Your Gift t We're 0 Extra Fine $ day at Fine Fox Setj Fur Seta tha Lynx, Thurs Long Hudson Kolinsky Carjj Long Hudsoi I Many 01 . v i i i i i I i i i m i i i i i i i i n i' ' I i i i i i ill i -J 5,000 Pieces of i Decorated CHINA! rvalues to 50c. Bread and Butter Plates, ; Vases, Pickle Dishes, Pin Trays, 1 Cc -Sugars, Creamers, Syrup Jugs, at. . 2 " 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n i n i ii i ii 1 1 1 ii I- I 475 Women's and Misses' Coats at V2 Price Thursday $25.00 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $12.50 $29.50 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $14.75 $35.00 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $17.50 $39.50 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $19.75 $45.00 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $22.50 $49.00 Cloth Coats, Thursday, $24.50 250 Women's Suits One-Half Price Thursday Pocket Knives, Skates BASEMENT 2-blade Pearl handled. Our Cash Price 60t. Sl.OO. 81.25 .'5-blade, Pearl handled. Our Casn Trice 81.25 4-blade, Pearl handled. Our Cash Price 65t. 81.25 2-blade, Bone handled. Our Cash Price 75t 2-blade, Bone handled Office Knife. Cash Price 75t 2- )lade, Stag handled. Our Cash Price 75S Sl.OO. 81.25 3- bladr, Stag handled. Our Ca"h Price. aach 75c, 90c, $1.25 1 and 2-blade, Cold-Plated handle. Caah Price, each $1.50 SKATING SEASON IS HERE. Now ia the time to buy Your Skate. Men, and Boy' Ice Skates. Our Cash Price 9Sc tc $3.25 Ladiea' and Misses' Ire Skates. Our Cash Price $1.50 to $3.00 T Sweaters, Caps and Scarfs, Yarn Ladies' Sweater In coral, trimmed with pearl gray, white, green, blue, etc. All sixe. Make a beautiful Christmas gift. Our Cash Price.$12.00 Mise Sweater in rose, Copenhag en,, red. gray: tires, 26 to 35; make a warm wrap. Our Cash Prices $1.95, $2.95, $3.50 Boys' Sweaters in gray, maroon and hrown, sises 26 to 86. Cash Price, $1.50, $1.95, $2.95 and up to $5.00. Caps All kind and colors. Cash Trice SSc, 95c and $1.95 Boys' Wash Blouse. 4 to 16 year, a large assortment for your selec tion. Our Special Cash Price 65c, 75c, $1.19 Haa that Soldier Bey of Your Warm Sock? Knit them for him of the natural wool, no dressing or dye to hurt the feet. Per hank $1.00 Indies' Silk Muffler, all color. Cash Price 95c, $1.25, $1.75 Hosiery Is as Receptacles for Women. Pure Thread Silk Ho.ier, fancy colors, striped and embr $1.50 values. Cash Price ' Women'. Fiber Silk Hose In all c and white. 75c quality. Cash Pi Women'. Mercerized Lisle and Co wanted colors, also striped and 40c values. Cash Price Misse.' and Children. School Hoi and tan. Cash Price Infant' Ca.hmere Hose In blac to 6. Special Cash Price Thtarsd -JJ S S-fc: Pays -TRY HAY A 4 US Sol 75 For ice Our 2.( ff m ele 8, 1 ts da; Se es, an he S( I F G del ai ii or ill