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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 27, 1918)
9 SAMMIES BURIED ALIVE CRAWL TO SURFACEFOR AID 150 Americans Are Surround ed by 800 Germans; French v Send Help and Enemy is Routed. TOMMIES DEFEAT ENEMY IN FIERCE NIGHT ASSAULT 1 Germans Driven From Strong Positions in Front c." Great Railway Center of Amiens. PANORS Omaha Photo Engravers Honor First Man From Organization to Join Army EsMmo for (Good) That's Why This Fine THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1918. a With the American Army in France, Thursday, April 25.' Two American soldiers, wounded in the engagement around Seicheprey last Saturday, were found alive today in a dugout in No Man's land. The dug out had been badly smashed by Ger man shell fire and how the men man aged to keep alive, physicians say, is little short of miraculous. Another soldier, Raymond Demun sky, was buried alive for three days when he crawled to the surface. He was found by stretcher bearers in No Man's land this morning. The Germans fired on the Red Cross flag. Edward Jacques, a New Haven (Conn.) boy, told-the correspondent he was one of 150 Americans who were almost surrounded by at least 800 Germans. French troops came to their assistance, said Jacques, who added: . t Hot for Germans. "We got on fine with the French men. They had been training us, so it seemed like they were our own fel lows. We certainly made it hot for the Germans. Sergeant John A. Dickman of ' Somerville, Mass., now in a hospital, said he and Ivs men had charge of two Stokes guns. They were isolated for 11 minutes m an enemy barrage, un able to signal the American lines. Dickman was wounded but kept pour ing a not hre into the German attack ing waves and broke uo the formation He and his men retired only when their guns became jammed. "Machine Gun" Parker, who manned a gun by himself, was asked by his superior offktr whether he could hold the line. He replied that he could, unless killed, and he .did. v Escape From Germans. Raymond Connor of New Haven, a sanitary squid runner, was one of eight men captured by the Germans who escaped and went to Seicheprey. They took charge of the first aid sta tion there until a doctor arrived. Con nor then went to the rear and organ ized a new squad, returned to the tront and was wounded. Propaganda balloons, which have been falling on the American lines since Tuesday, indicate that the Ger mans are stiis trying to undermine the French morale. The pamphlets dropped contain cartoons, poems and articles, all aimed against England f . 1 Y- " I ana me .cngusn. GrMilBAL SOMERS, G.A.R, COMMANDER, COMING TO OMAHA General Orlando A. Somers, com- mander-in-chief of the Grand Army of tne itepuDiic, enroute to Portland. Ore., will be the guest of the Omaha post Tuesday night and will address t meeting in court room No. 1, in the court house, at 8 o'clock. He i &n. Ing to Portland to make arrangements for the national Grand Army encamp ment in August. Members of all Omaha patriotic or ganizations, soldiers, naval men and the Woman's Relief corps are invited io attend the meeting. Grand Army men endeavored to procure the use of the Auditorium for the meeting, but '.hat building was rented for the night. General Somers has informed mem bers of the Omaha post that arrangements-have been made with railroads of the country to allow Grand Army men going to the national encamp ment the lowest traveling rate of any former year. A rate of 1 cent a mile will be charged members of the Grand-Army of the Republic and its auxiliaries. JOHN M. BIRKNER - RELEASED FROM SANTA FE PRISON Santa Fe, N. M., April 26. Dr. John M. Birkner, formerly major of the United States army, connected witj the medical corps at Camp Cody, N. M., held by federal authorities on a disloyal charge, was released from the state penitentiary here this after noon on $5,000 bail furnished by friends in Lincoln, Neb. Birkner bought a suit of civilian's clothes and will go to Deming to close up some of his affairs and thence to his Lome in Lincoln. His trial in the federal court here on a charge under the espionage act la set for May 13. Birkner got na tional publicity a few days ago, when a band of convicts at the penitentiary tarred and feathered him. URUGUAY UNEASY ON GERMAN NOTE; WAR LOOMS NEAR Montevideo, Uruguay, April 26. It ! rumored here today that the Ger man reply to Uruguay's inquiry as to whether the German government con sidered that a state of war existed be tween Uruguay and Germany is an un satisfactory cne. It is expected an official statement on this subject will be issued tonight. Sues Company for $20,000; Says Foreman Broke His Jaw John Zarte, suing the Drake-Williams-Mount company for $20,000 damages, alleges he was assaulted by Otto Starr, a foreman for that com pany on January 23; that his jaw was broken by . a blow from Starr's fist, -and he is .now unable to open his mouth or to eat solid foods. Valley County Retailers To Obey Any Food Mandate Valley county retail merchants who deal in foodstuffs, at a meeting Thurs day, voted to eliminate the sale of wheat' flour ntirely, if so requested by the food administration, A smoker in honor of William Schmitz, the first man to join the col ors from Omaha Photo Engravers union No. 43, was given at the Carlton hotel Thursday night, by his fellow workers. Schmitz left for Camp Funston with the drafted men Friday. T. P. Reynolds and T. J. Huller of Central Labor union spoke briefly and patriotic songs were sung by L. G. Musk and Carl Smith. Schmitz was presented with a wrist watch as a parting gift. The first star was placed on the service flag of the union Friday. Problem of Putting Jobless Man In Mdnless Job is Big Task "I am trying to place the joblessO- man into the manless job, but I am having my troubles. There are so many more jobs than there are men," said L. F. Franklin of the state and federal employment bureau. As representatives of the . United States Department of Labor and of the state of Nebraska, Franklin has opened a free employment bureau at 1108 Farnam street, where he is pre pared to furnish employment to any man out of work. The employment man admits he faces a difficult proposition, because jobs outnumber the jobless man nearly 100 to one. Friday morning 250 vacancies in Omaha and vicinity were listed with Franklin. He had six men to fill them. "I am surprised at the scarcity of men," said Franklin, "and right now there is no excuse for a man being idle. The jobs we give out pay from 32 to 40 cents an hour', with pay and one-half for all overtime above eight hours and double pay if the men care to work Sundays. "Plenty of men come in here and all claim that they want to work, but the majority of tnem are looking for soft snaps. We have none of those jobs to give out. Wlir.t we want is the man who is willing to give a fair return in labor for & fair day's pay. "Thursday night we employed six men to go to work Friday morning shoveling cinders. The pay was 35 cents an hour. When morning came not a man reported. "Of course I have no official infor mation, but my opinion is that a lot of these men who are looking for work and then run away when the job is offered will be working for Uncle Sam before the war is over. If they are ablebodied and will not work, they ought to be drafted and compelled to perform some kind of useful labor. That's what will help win the war." Senate Will Act on Overman Authority Bill Washington, April 26. With adop tion today of a provision for central ized organization of the aircraft pro gram, the senate cleared the way for decisive action tomorrow on the Over man bill with its broad authority for the president to co-ordinate govern ment agencies during the war. In a brief session, adjourned for sen ators to march in the Liberty loan parade, the senate wrote into the bill unanimously the proposal of Senator Wadsworth of New York, authorizing the president to delegate to a single executive agency or officer all power and appropriation for aircraft produc tion. Senator Overman of North Carolina said final passage of the bill tomor row was probable. Held Under Bonds of $7,500 On Charge of Disloyalty J. Sackrison, day laborer, is held by United States federal authorities under $7,500 bonds for alleged viola tion of the espionage act. Roy Welsh, Joe Lewis and Charles Smith told United States Commis sioner Neely that Sackrison said, "I wish the Germans would blow up the whole United States army." Sackrison was born in Finland and says that he is a good American. He admitted at his hearing that he is mentally unbalanced and that physi cians who had examined him at Seat tle, Wash., where he was under arrest a short time ago, said that he is not mentally sound. Funeral of Mrs. Furay At St. John's Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine M. Furay, one of the oldest residents of Omaha, who died Wednesday night at her home, 115 South Thirty fourth street, will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John's church. Her son, Rev. John B. London, April 26. Thanks to the magnificent counter attack of the Aus tralian and English regiments yester day, the Germans received a severe re pulse on the front before Amiens. The English troops engaged were the Berkshires, Northamptons, Dur hams and Yorkshires, reinforced by young troops recently raised in Eng land, and which recently gallantly held Villers-Bretonneux against an inferno of gas shelling until over whelmed by an assault of five divi sions. GERMANS SEIZE VILLAGE. The Germans seised and established a permanent hold on the village, which they packed with machine guns. Con sequently it was necessary that yes terday's counter-attack should be a surprise and it waa decided to make a night attack with bombs, bayonets and machine guns without artillery preparation. Hours of grim fighting followed, all the more ao because the artillery on both sides was. silent, as the com batants became inextricably mixed be fore the Germans were finally driven out and this important position dom inating Amiens was restored to Brit ish hands. IN TIGHT PLACE. The enemy may return to the as sault, but he is now in an awkward salient former by the confluence of the Somme and the Avre and he may soon find himself in a slaughter house position. Hangard is also important, but It has changed hands so often that the enemy's hold there may be considered precarious. It is possible, however, that the real big offensive will develop to the south of Ypres, and mention of fight ing northeast of Bailleul may indicate such a development. Furay, will celebrate requiem high mass. Two other sons, j. H. Furay of New York and Dr. E. S. Furay of Lakewood, N. M., will be unable to reach Omaha in time for the funeral. Oxford Is Called . "SKUKUM" It's the Best In the World For Fi. StyUa In High Sheas, Sam Prk. In Cordo Brown Calf IT. 6 4 - You Take No Chance On a 'Bates' Shoe WT 1512 Douglas Street PMOH5 1512 Douglas Street P FISTULA CURED Rectal Dhft.ee Cored without leTer Mr leal operation. No Chloroform or Ether Mtd. Curo n.rtnteed. PAY WHEN CURED. Write for illustrated book on KecUl Oleeaiee, with aamea and teetlmoniali of more than 1,009 protaloeat peopla who ba been permanently curat. DR. E. R. TARRY - 240 Dee Building, Omaha Nab Bee Want Ads Are Business Boosters, j 46 99 There Thou Beholdest the Walls of Sparta 8 And Every Man a Brick How often, recently, we have been reminded of the words of Lycurgus quoted above, as we have read of the splendid stand -like a V wan ux oicci luetic uy our uoys ana. our allies every man a opanan every soiaier a uric, oume uay me nuns wm icau uwy; "Easy is the descent to Avernus; but the coming back is another thing." Then they will realize what it means to break through and repudi ate all that has hitherto been considered sacred, and will appreciate the penalty which they must pay, for the violation of every under standing, every agreement, every contract which the nations have regarded as HOLY and JUST. Would it not be glorious to wake up some fine morning to find PEACE and be able to put behind us all the horrors of, war as if it were a nightmare? But the time is not ripe. America's force is going to be necessary to bring the crazed war lords to their knees. They must sue, must beg for peace before there can be peace PERM ANENT PEACE. Let's talk of more pleasant things Dry Goods for Instance, ready-to-wear garments TAKE SUITS Now, for years $35.00 has been a popular price with us. This year it has been quite a problem to find suits of the Kilpatrick kind high grade materials, correctness of style and properly tailored, to sell at that figure. You'll be reminded of old times on Saturday, for we have gathered together some elegant models. Newest of weaves. Scarce almost as hen's teeth ; to sell for $35.00. In our own stock they were priced up to $47.50. Think it over and you will be here. Summer seems a little far off, and even Spring is coy, but as we near warmer weather dresses are in even greater demand. And useful after all, the dress of Serge, or clean, soft Taffeta. Saturday we'll display a special rack, glean ings from here and there, out-of-stock Serges, Silks and Jerseys $17.75 $23.75 $25.75 Remarkable Values Lower Than Later Lingerie Blouses, $1.95 and $2.50 New Georgette Blouses, a decided bargain, At $5.95 We are more Interested in being regarded as haying the best stock of Blouses than the biggest stock. The heavy winter coat can safely go into the tar bag. Time now for Spring Coats and Suits, with, say, a fashion able fur piece. We have the popular furs: Wolf, Fox, Kolinsky, Marten. Scarfs priced $35.00 and up. FOR THE ECONOMICAL A Sale of House Dresses Saturday Last year we contracted for quite a big stock of dress es, to be made from gingham and percale. Some 30 dozen were belated and have just arrived. Many styles, some straight lines, others different. All sizes up to 50. Neatly trimmed and well made. Present market prices would make it impossible to sell at the price we make for Saturday 1 . $1.69 To See Will Be to Buy, We'll Wager. "In the Spring a young man's fancy, etc," you know the rest whatever we may say as to the young man the month of flowers is almost here and then bride's month. Oh, how the brides to be revel in the dainty Lingerie, Un dergarments of Silk, soft ; Crepes, Washable Satins, etc. Designs are "so different", this year. r Silk Pajamas, so dainty looking. These are quaint conceits of CreDe and Satin: absolutely irresistihlA tn thna ,who have the price and that varies all the way from $8.50 to $18.50 I assssssasanssaBmBmmsMasssam Gowns of Crepe and Satin some quite elaborate 1 $5.95, $6.50, $8.95 Silk Bloomers so practical and pleasing $2.95, $3.95 to $6.50 Camisoles, $1.39, $1.75 and on up to $6.50. Four Attractive Lots of Envelopes bunched ogether to sell at $2.95 each. And Six Styles of Camisoles, some of which match the Envelopes, at $1.39 each. KILPATRICK'S FOR SILKS New Plaids and Tub Silks will receive special attention on Saturday. Springtime Is the Time of Youth No sight so gladsome as the children, when new life is blossoming forth. Mothers will find our Junior Section "ready." Wash Dresses the cool, clean, comfortable costume for growing girls of 2 to 6 years. For playtime Ginghams and Chambrays galore, Plaids, Stripes and Plains of many hues. Modestly priced, too $1.25 to $2.75 "Koveralls " a mightly clever idea. Made from strong material; ideal for rough outdoor wear; 3 colors, $1.00 each. Middies and Smocks suggest war ideas. Naval and the favorite of the Poilu peasant of France this possibly accounts in some degree for increased popularity. Paul Jones and Bob Evans styles still favorites. There are many materials : Crash, Poplin and Repp, and the prices range from $2.25 to $10.50. We Couldn't Keep School on Saturdays With out the Men The higher temperature makes men impatient and rest ive. Winter wearables are going into the discard. And here's where we come in with Helpful Hints Spring and Summer Suits, Underwear, all weights, Sweaters, Rain Coats, Belts and the 101 acces sories so necessary to man's comfort. For Saturday, Shirts of Madras; catchy styles, soft or laundered cuffs, $1.35 each. Union Suits of fine lisle, so pleasant to the skin. We bought these at a concession from a mill taken over by our government. Last year's price for similar goods was $1.50. This year's price should be $2.00, on Saturday, a bargain, at $1.15. As we get deeper and deeper into the war, the nation's needs grow, and so it takes over mill after mill. Military needs take precedence over civilian demands. Supply de creases, price increases. Our foresight was fortunate, we plunged and we are glad of it. Saturday as a result, we offer an assorted lot of Union Suits for Women at last year's low price, $1.00. Some have silk tops. We Have the Hosiery You Need Such colors as gray, brown, mode, dove, beaver and khaki; $1.00 per pair. Almost every ccrlor in a pure Silk Boot Stocking, at 85c Colored Lisles, 39c; Black and White Lisle, at 29c Gloves of kid or lamb are getting scarcer. There is a possibility that no new gloves will be imported for Fall ; in any event, you stand to win by buying for the future NOW. An excellent stock of Silk and Cotton Gloves: whites, blacks and colors. Cut like kid, will fit like kid. Summer weights now in stock. On sale Saturday, 85c a pair. , At the Stationery Section Stationery and cards of a military character and war books without end almost. Our eye ran over just now "Gunner Depew," "Holding the Line," "Outwitting the Hun," "Face to Face With Kaiserism," "First Call," "Over the Top," "A War Nurse's Diary." "Conscript 2989," "Their True Faith and Allegiance," "Boy Scouts of America," "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man," My Four Years in Ger many," "The New German Testament," "Mile. Miss," "A Yankee in the Trenches." All informing war books, diffi cult to get along without and be up-to-date. Friends of ours are actually sending sugar "Over There" to Great Britain and France. Think of what it means to go with little or no sweetening for weeks, perhaps months. Not strange that our own boys should crave candy and there isn't one of us, no matter how sweet a tooth we have, but would willingly forego and send our share "Over There." No candy from this neck of the woods so welcome as "COBBS." When we have time we may get up a bro chure filled with encomiums from the front and behind the lines. Every day is a busy day but Saturdays we are usually swamped with orders. People seem to forget that we close at 6 p. m., and it seems almost useless to try and get them to shop in the morning. Try it this Saturday. In any event, you owe it to yourself to telephone in your cream and ice cream orders early Saturday morning. Not a bad idea to add a box of chocolates or bon bons. Mr. or Mrs. Cobb can be trusted to make the proper selection. Little or no profit on the following list of toilet ar ticles. "Sure it's the quantity we all sell" that makes the foolish season so attractive. Welcome as the flowers in May to: Mentholatum, at 16c; Non Spi, 33c; Cuticura Soap, 19c; Woodbury's Facial, 18c; Oriental Cream, $1.29; Pear's Unscented Soap, 10c; Palmolive Shampoo, 49c and two cakes of soap with it for nothing; Pebeco Paste, 34c; Hind's Honey and Almond Cream, 36c; 4711 Soap, 16c; Cashmere Boquet, 10c; Jergen's Violet Glycerine Soap, 8 for 25c; Physicians and Surgeons, 8c; Solid Back Hair Combs, 49c. ' And if we have anything which you may find in other foolish lists we will match the price.