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I A THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 10, 1918. AMERICAN LINE TO EXTEND 100 MILES ON FRONT Material and Supplies Moving Forward on Schedule; Organ ization of First Field Army Progressing. Washington, March 9. With men, naterial and supplies moving forward co General Perilling in full accord' ance with the prearranged schtdule, the War department has taken up the organization of the first field army, the largest tactical unit "used in moa ern warfare. Until General Pershing has under his command a complete field army, no further organization of fighting units will be started. It was originally the intention of the department to form the "typical" field army by combining three army corps, but it is understood that this plan has been abandoned for one which calls for five or six. The pur pose of this is to reduce the nura ber of men required for organizing the army troopsthe special units at tached specifically to the held army for use in controlling the lines of communication from the ports of de barkation to the army corps' rail heads. The army troops include also the great artillery reserve of 8, 10 and 12-inch guns, both of fixed emplace ment and mobile type, the an'i-air- craft guns and the other units which the commander-in-chief is given to throw against an enemy offensive. An army corps under ordinary con ditions or terrain can be expected to hold a 16-mjle front of trenches, or t . ,, i . i . . ; , aooui nine mnci 01 geogrspmcai front. The first American field army, therefore, may be able to take over . 100 miles of French line. Censorship regulations prohibit the publication of the approximate date upon which this may be expected. If the present scneauie is maintained, nowevcr, u is safe to say that by January. 1919. or earlier, American troops will be hold ing a longer stretch of front than was held by the British after more than two years of war. Under the six corps field army plan auxiliary troops numbering more than 300,000 would be required, each army corps having about 30,000 and the field army 130,000. The same num ber of fighting men under the three corps plan would have required be tween 450,000 and 500,000 corps and army troops. While it should be stated that no definite plan of organization has yet neen approvca,ii is Known msi erat Pershing has expressed him self in favor of the larger unit G. C. Porter Submits More Figures on Sugar Situation G. C. Porter; Omaha attorney, who has interested himself in an investiga tion of the price paid western Ne braska farmers for sugar beets, as compared to the price paid for the ' refined sugar at "the "Nebraska factor ies, has come forth with some more figures which tie" has sent to State Food Administrator Wattles. He thanks Mr. Wattles for appointing a committee to investigate the subject of the cost of producing sugar and de clares that, judging from, the person nel of the committee appointed, this mav develop into a real investigation, Mr. Porter then quotes from theJ records ot Colorado courts m wnicn Mr. Havemeyer of sugar fame has filed letters and affidavits showing the cost of producing sugar. Porter takes Havemeyer! figures of $3.21 as the cost of producing 100 pounds of sugar, including price of beets and all, and then shows that out of a ton of beets the refinery makes $2273 worth of sugar, while the total cost of the ton of beets, operation, mainte nance, interest and general expenses is $13.90. He then calls attention to the fact that the cub from a ton of beets sells for $2.40. He says that the total selling price of pulp and sugar from a ton of beets is $25.13, giving a net . profit of $11.22 per ton of beets. Mr. Porter ? says he believes it proper that some of these figures and court records be placed in the hands oi uic cainmiuce investigating ine beet sugar, industry. Former ! Fremont Man Escapes Death by Bomb Fremont, Neb., March 9, (Special Telegram.) Tom Fahey, for several years foreman of the Northwestern roundhouse at Fremont, now superin tendent of a large shipyard at Newark, N. J., narrowly escaped being killed ' .1 - LL ..... .1 ' . ill twiica uuiuu was iimuwii iiuu uic compressing room of the shipbuilding plant One of the guards, who approached a stranger who was acting suspicious ly, was knocked down and then the stranger tossed the bomb into the room. A large hole was torn in the floor of the building and several win dows twere broken out None of the workmen was injured. , ' Professor of Horticulture Goes to Kansas University Lincoln, Neb., March 9. (Special.) Prof. J. R. Cooper, associate profes sor of horticulture in the University of Nebraska, has resigned to become head of the Department of Horticul ture at the University of Arkansas. He left early this week to take up his work at Fayetteville, Ark. Prof. Cooper,1 who is the author of a num ber of horticulture bulletins of the University of Nebraska, has been connected with the institution for five years. He came here from the Kan sas Agricultural college. News Notes of Ogallala. Ogallala, Neb. March 9. (Special Telegram.) Dr. J. B. Redfield has been appointed city physician to suc ceed Dr J. S. Sims,- who enlisted -in the medical reserve corps last week. Carl Simms was appointed a mem ber of the city council to fill a va cancy caused by the resignation of David D. Day, who has engaged in business in Lincoln. ' -,- At a live stock sale, held at the Frank Strollburg farm, west jpf town yesterday, the sum of $700 was netted to the Red Cross chapter, one turkey bringing $172.50 and a pig $256. A poultry stock and merchandise sale will' be held by the society at the Lloyd opera house on March 23. Says Potato Situation Not as Gloomy as Represented Lincoln, Neb., March 9. (Special.) The potato situation in western Ne braska is not as gloomy as it has been represented, according to Prof. R. F. Howard of the state university and secretary of the Nebraska Potato Improvement association, who has just returned from an inspection trip throughout the potato section. The situation in a nutshell is embraced in the following facts: There are still 200,000 to 300,000 bushels of potatoes awaiting ship ment, of these 75,000 to 100,000 bushels are worthless, owing to dry rot, scab, frost and bruises. Practically all of the this year's crop that is worth selling will be marketed. Potato growers who have had good potatoes will make a profit this year despite the large crop. "At present potatoes are moving out of the district very fast," said Prof. Howard. "Three weeks ago 500,000 bushels were reported to be held at Morrill alone. In a talk with growers throughout the entire sec tion and at several meetings I learned that there are not more than 300,000 bushels that have not been shipped. "The potatoes are being moved rapidly, although at Kimball they are holding back a little for lack of ade quate transportation facilities. At one town, however, I counted 27 teams hauling? notatoea for shipment. Po tatoes sacked and graded are bring ing $1 to $1.35 a hundredweight. "I feel sure that practically all of Nebraska crop that is in good shape will be marketed. Those that may lose out will be growers that still have less than a carload to dispose of. 'In many cases, however, they are getting together and putting two or three menT potatoes into one car. Christian Congregation Will Build New Church Aurora. Neb., March 9. (Special.) m!nr rA thm men of the Pint Christian r.hurch Thurfdav night ; u AtrXApA in huilrt the superstruc ture of the church this year. A com mittee was appointed to secure re quired change in plans and obtain timatei. Subscriptions amounting to $6,000 were received. t t The One Hundred ciud oi ine unns tian church held its annual meeting in c and the treasurer. W. G, Ward, reported the reduction of the church debt to ,nw. nts ciuo consists of 100 members who are giv ing t nmr mi-inth tmirarrf the navment of the debt. In two years, this debt has been reduced by this means from $6,500 to $2,800. , ' judge George F. Corcoran of York held a short session of court in Aurora Thursday. Two divorce eases ...... m anI itrr were granted in both. Maria Nyborg of Hordvtlie was granted a envorce irom Swan A. Nyborg. Genevieve Hervey received a divorce from Thomas D. Hervey. In the Nyborg case an agree ment between the parties gives Mrs. Nyborg $15,000 in a division of prop erty. ,.' Sheridan County Boosters Plan New "Potash" Highway mi .l tr.t. ir...u o sc.. cuswonii, iicu., maim cial Telegram.) A meeting of, the taxpayers of southern Sheridan county held here today to promote the "Potash Highway" brought men from Hoffland, Antioch. Lakeside and Rineham. It was the unanimous opin ion that preliminary work must begin at once in, order to determine the ben efits of tourist and business travel this summer to Sheridan county's potash These officers were elected; W. W. Wilson, Antioch, president; C. M. Empson, Lakeside; secretary; M. I. Kincaid, Bingham, vice president; Al fred Moore, Ellsworth, treasurer. The following were elected chairmen of : precincts: F. J. Campbell. Antioch; L. E. Bellinger, Bingham; C. U Murphy, Ellsworth; Kooert cook, jaKcsiae; Clark Denny, Hoffland. Prof. Otto Wirsig Heads Schools of West Point cial.) Prof. Otto A. Wirsig of Brock has been elected superintendent of the West Point city schools, at a salary of $1,600 a year. He succeeds Prof. C. Ray Gates, who leaves this city for Columbus, after a two-years' successful term. The following corps of teachers has been engaged: High school, principal, Miss Marian Pettis; Miss 'Elizabeth Boehr, Prof. Ellison, Miss Emma Daniel and Prof. For rest Rockwell. The grade teachers Second, Katheryn Huesnetter; Third, Crete Srtggs: i-ourtn, - Mary Ann Chambers; Fifth, Ellen Fredericksen; Sixth, Myrtle Donahue; Seventh, Maria Chambers; Eighth, Margaret Gallagher; music supervisor, Mrs. Eva K. Gunderson; kindergarten, Miss Irene Raabe. Food Administration Buying Nebraska Beans Kimball. Neb., March 9.-(Special.) P. H. Stewart, county agent, has arranged with growers here to dis pose of $13,000 worth of pinto beans to the government The food adminis tration is buying the beans. Tk ftl(r Tn Gat m Prc Trial ' It to Mlkmt Vh An LmU-c Don't talk operation. If you can't S,Vt&r. tT Wal of Pyrunld PtU Treatment get a eoo box itw drug ator nd "get nllrt now. it pot nar a atora and coupon for an act rid of ItohloarT blMtin mWA protrudjnr pilaa. hemorrhoids and attoh rootaf troubiw. Tk no subrtrtets. FRSI SACPLE CC'JPC.I wkucj co MP ANT. . Kindly oa ma a Pro aaafila Kam4 etreet For TV Trial Files V Froo IB AGGIES ' TRIM HUSKERS Iff SPEEDY GAME Manhattan Men Gain Strong Lead Early jn Contest and Keep on Going; Freshies 1 Win, Also. Lincoln, March 9. (Special Tele gram.) The Kansas Aggies trimmed Nebraska, 26 to 17, in the second ?;ame played here this afternoon be ore visiting high school athletes. The Aggies piled up a big lead in the first halt. 9 to 3, that the Husk ers were unable to overcome, al though Dr. Stewart's proteges made a hard fight of it and outplayed the Aggies in the second half. Schellenbetg, with a goal from the center of the field, contributed the most sensational play of the game. Vantine and Cjark played a great game tor the Aggies. Following is the summary: NEBRASKA (IT) O. FT. V. P. Jackson (Cipt.), f S i 1 S chUnberc, t 1 1 4 Hubkt, c S ' 0 Phillip o. 12 ttroratr. o e S ,0 0pr, f , fl o 0 Reynolds I fl S Oorntrt, t. t 1 1 1 Bldrtds. I 0 t S S Total! ( S . I KANSAS AOOIE8 (2t) a. r.T. f. O. Hindi, f. 1 Foltn, t Vantine. f. ........... m , S wnedon, r. ., Clarke, g. . . . J. Hinds, g. . S ..... e Totals 11 S T SI Referee: JJr Allen. Kansas university. Umpire; Joni Orlnnetl college. Freshiei Win Also. The Kansas Aggies freshmen also triumphed in their game with the Husker .first year men. Young Meyer was again a big factor in the Kansas victory. Following is the summary:- Tfebraika Fraehmen 14) Kansas Aggies, It, O. FT. T. P. Wray, f 2 A Kaeer, f 0 S S O Potter, g.... 111S Beklns, e 4 S S Bailey, g t t S S II tNN ...... J Olllllaa. f 11 1 Howirth. c S Newman, S Totali S S 12 14 KANSAS AOOIES. o. rr. r. P. Bunger. f. and g 1 2 2 Yountmeyor S t 1 13 Jennings, e. 4 6 2 1 Cowell. g i.... Meeker, g 0 2 Howe. $ 9 S Totals T t 7 22 ALL AMERICAN CASUALTY LISTS ARE SUSPENDED Washington, March 9. Names of the next of kin and emergency ad dresses, of soldiers whose names ap pear on the casualty lists of the American forces in France will be withheld in the future as the result of a War department order published today. The announcement explained that the step had ' been urgently recom mended by General Pershing and the purpose of the order was to keep val uable information from the enemy. Department officials disclaimed any intention of suppressing reports of heavy casualties abroad and said that lists of the dead and wounded with out addresses will be sent to the com mittee on public information for dis tribution as usual. The committee announced that it would discontinue issuing the lists, taking the position that names of men killed or wounded would be worth less to newspapers unless the ad dresses were given. The committee issued a notice to the press that hereafter all informa tion regarding casualties must be ob tained from the War department. The first of the expurgated casualty lists was issued by the War depart ment today. It shows First Lieuten ant Louis J. Jordan killed in action and First Lieutenant John H. Greene slightly wounded. The names of 36 privates are on the list, but, according to the new cus tom, without home addresses or next of kin. It shows two killed in action, eight died of diseases, five severely wounded, 19 wounded slightly and two killed in accidents, one of them an airplane casualty. You can secure a maid, stenogra pher or bookkeeper by using a See Want Ad. hhe wore Pronounce m en t of Please allow us to extend to you in this printed form a Tety cordial inntation to view on Monday, March Eleventh, our extremely inter esting Displays of the New Fashions for Spring and Easter wearing. We feel we have scored a distinct achievement in assembling so broad a gattering of the correct modes of the Season. ; ; The Displays will not alone be of a distinctive character, but will af ford you the rare opportunity of viewing;, in one visit, the modes we have selected for your approval and which have been sanctioned by Fashion Authorities.. . The special displays will embrace practically every Shop in the store. Music by the Biackstone Salon Trio from 3 until 5 p. m. Come! ONE-POINT WINS FEATORE FINALS IN FLOOR EVENT Gretna, Boelus and Osmond All Win Class Championships by Narrow Margin of Single Point. CLASS CHAMPION.. Class C Hardy. Class D Rarenna. Class E Heribner. riaeej Fr-C-retna. ( bus O .Boelus. Class H Osmond. Lincoln, March 9. (Special Tele gram.) Hardy, Ravenna, Scribner, Gretna, Boelus and Osmond won class championships in the annua) state basket ball tournament here to day. Osmond won the Class H title, de feating Culbertson, 17 to 16. Cham l - r"i c . j r ...... decided by one-point margins. Boelus won the Class G event, 20 to 19, from Randolph, and Gretna beat Bayard. 32 to 31, for the Class F title. Scribner beat Sidney, 17 to IS. for the Class E honors. , Two Fierce Battles. Hardy and Exeter in Class C divi sion had a hard fought game in the afternoon, but in Class D. Ravecna simolv smothered the strong Seward five. , Ravenna gave the prettiest ex-' hibition pt the tournament and played in Class A Form. Following is the summary: r CLASS C FINALS. . Exeter, IS) Hardy, 14. EXETER.. . , r j Costello ...F. McCleary F. Adams ...........0. Letter G. HARDT. , '..... F Blxby Myers Wrla-ht C. a.. o. ........ Welmer ' Smith ............Q ,- Elam Substitute: Long for Costello. Field goals: MeLeary (2). Smith, Welmer CHAMBERS' : STUDIO OF DANCING Will start a class (or Traveling Hen, Their Wives and (rlenda Starting- Saturday Might, Hareh Sth 1818 Harney Street. Douglas 1871, ' - Kee. Walont 5!1. f Individual clftoM a m m m (3). Elam. Foul goals: Adams (i), Jtyeri ). Referee: Heely. "-- ' - ' - - CLASS D FTXALS. ' 2 ' Ravrcna, SO) Seward, t. RAVENNA. SEWARD. ... Rosborough Hrummack ....,..F. F,.. F... C... O... Bmaba .......F. i........ Turner Hageman C. Lants G. Hicks .O. Weller R. Imlg o.. R. Imlg Substitute: Evans (or R. Imlg. Caltfci (or E. Iraig. Field goals: ' Krummack (3), Smaba, Hageman (6), Lants (4). Foul goals: Hageman (4). Rosborough (!). Reterre: Healy. Criminal Prosecution Against Louis Fellwock Lincoln,. Neb., March 9. Criminal proceedings under the food adminis tration act were instituted today by United States District Attorney T. S. Allen against Louis Fellwock, wealthy farmer of Beatrice, ; Neb., charging him with permitting wheat to go to ruin on farms near Lincoln. CANDIDATES A warning to the You cannot get the citizens of Omaha to vote for you unless you make clear to them the motives of your platform. Make up your copy and let Yaffe, the Rush Printer, 5.12 South 16th St., print it for you. To be successful in your campaign remember two things AD VER TISE and have YAFFE print it. Spring Fellwock was recently summoned be fore the State Council of Defense to explain why he is laid to have allowed large quantities of grain to go to waste. Later the council turned the matter over to the district attorney. Ogallala Basket Ball Team ' Defeats North 4 Platte Five North Platte, Neb., March 9. (Spe cial Telegram.) By a score of 8 to 12 the Ogallala High school girls' bas ket ball team defeated the local girls' team at the Franklin auditorium Fri day night After the game unique amusements were provided for the vis itors. Looking for work? Turn" to the Help Wanted Columns now. You will find hundreds of positions listed there. - - .- -r.;., issioners JUST FILED to I- 'f 'a t