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THE BEE: OMAHA,. . FRIDAY, JULY 31, 19U. A Final Clearance of Separate Wash Skirts From our season's stock of wash skirts, wo liavo 57 left. FRIDAY we offer theso skirts at the following prices: 14 SKIRTS of Palm Beach cloth, linen and French crope; former prices, $10.00, $10.50 and $11.50, djfl FRIDAY PO. 1 D 36 SKIRTS of pique, ratine, linen and corduroy; former prices, $5.95, $6 50 $7.50, $8.50 and $8.75, nc FRIDAY Ht.iD 7 SKIRTS of pique and ratine; former prices dl A A $1.50 to $2.50, FRIDAY p A.UU Clearance Sale of Wash Goods Remnants in Basement Including Ratines, DresB Crepes, Zephyrs, Ginghams, Tissues, Percales, Dimities, Batistes, etc. All good lengths, suitable for dresses, skirts, etc. Goods vttludd Up to 50c. a yard, in two lots, at 10c anU 15c a yard Children's Underwear 15c Each Broken line3 of Children's Underwear, mostly shirts and drawers, balbriggan and checked nainsook, formerly sold at 50c. Friday, choice at 15c per garment. Watch FRIDAY'S PAPER for Announcement of Suit Sale Saturday. This Annual Event to bo' bigger and bet ter than ever before. SPECIAL NOTICE All purchases charged on the two last days of the month, are charged in the next month's bill. nrwiwn JTamp kdctkkmtm atkeit GERMANY GIVES EUSSIA 24 H0UES FOE EXPLANATION (Continued from Page One.) diplomatic circles to hnvc reached a point where the slightest falsa move would set millions of arrted men In mo tion. Will Attack ICnUer In Fnr t0i." PEKING, China, July 30. The Oerman troops forming th? miard at Tien Tsjn made preparations today to proceed to Telns Tau, which, It Is understood,, will be attftckrd from the Boa by- tho British fleet Immediately on the declaration of War In case It should occur. ( , . The protection of foreigners throughout fhlna In case of necessity, will therefore largely depend on tho American' arid. lap&heso fleets and tho foreign troops at the' treaty ports. , Activity nt llnllfivx. IIAIitFAX. N. H., July 30.-There wero Indications "hero today of great activity on tho part ot thn garrison at Halifax; after tho receipt, It Is reported, of a dispatch from tho war office In London. The Royal Canadian field artillery of both companies stationed in the citadel were taken to the forts on transports. A special train will bring back the Royal Canadian Rifles, stationed in Aldershot. late thta afternoon, and H .Is ejepected that when these troops arrlvo the Infan try will be held In readiness for any con tingency. It ts reported that the artillery will Immediately man the forts In the haVbor, wards the maintenance of peace were still In progress and that aernmny had not yet ordered the mobilisation of Us forces. Representative officials at the foreign office declared that the situation had prown worse today Instead ot better. They pointed out that the mobilisation of the Russian army at a time when Austria-Hungary had not moved a man to. ward the Russian frontier could only be Interpreted in one way, and that was that Russia was determined to support 6ervla. It was added that France also was known to be making secret military pre parations, and that although Germany has not yet mobilized. It was question able whether It could remain Inactive much )or)ger In face of the military pre-, paratlons on its borders. Major" General Krlch von Falkenhayn,- German minister ot war, and Lieutenant General Count Holmuth von Moltke, ehlef of the German general staff, had a long confernce today with Dr. Bethmann Hollweg, the Imperial chancellor; Prince Henry of iMiiila, tho emperor's brother, and several of the Imperial ministers, who assembled at. the chancellor's palace. Rumors werecurrent that the first Ger man army coTpir, with headquarters at KoenlgsberK, hud been mobilized, and, that a oalj llifd bfcuri Issued fp ay session' '6t tho federal council, which Is composed ;qt representatives of the states of Ger many. x The procee'dlngs at tho Imperial confer ence at Potsdam "yesterday under the presidency of Emperor William have been kept a close secret. It is known that no steps have been taken toward the mobilization of the Ger man navy. The battle squadrons are concentrated at Kle and AVIlhelmshaven and aro still on a normal footing and none of the reserve ships have been manned, according to the admiralty. Everything, however, Is In Instant readl nes for bringing the navy up to war strength should the call come. As to the German army, In ndditlon to the precautionary movements of smaller units toward the Russian and French ironners, me men composing tho sup' plemontary reserve, which consists of those who escaped service In the army, are reported "to have received Instruc tions to report for drill three days after the mobilization In. case It should be or dered. Home officers In close touch with the situation guardedly expressed the opinion today tnn the next twenty-four hours would see a decision of the question of pence or war. Dispatches from the prorlnces show that the greatest agitation exists in many places. The residents of the fortified town or Strassburg, on tho French fron tier, have started laying In provisions In case of a siege, while the common coun ell of the town. Jias taken measures to check the enormous increases In tho prices of food. NEAR WAIt FOOTING Mighty Autocrats Who May Stay or Aid the War - IF jHfe aKsaT iX jLislslgask -4VflHBgggKi vgKsflr sisisBHsBBEsissssBliKsf Drexel's i4 fin sW m ui seemed to be what put a stop to buying on foreign account, , Jumps in prlco at one.llme Today were fully 9c. v BEEIC TO AVERT CONFLICT tillers and Statesmen Unsy Plan, nins? oNlreveiit "War. HULLET1N. BERLIN, July 30.Stat railway em ployes, armed With Carbines and ball srtrldges, were placed' on duty today at nil tho railroad bridges and culverts throughout Germany. BULLUTJX, BERLIN. July 50,-arand Duke Ernest of Hesse, brother of Empress Elisabeth IVodornva of Jtussla, was sent by Em peror William to SL Petersburg today in a last endeavor to arrange peace. IIULLKT1N. THE HAGUE. Holland, Puly S0.-Hol-(and today called nil the army reserves, rrontler guards and coast guards to tho colors. i bulletin'. LONDON, July 30. Several sections 4)f the British dofenso force were called 'to duty today on the east and south coasts to relievo the regulars In guarding the bridges and railroad sldlnga arid manning the coast defenses. join In diplomatic action as was proposed on Monday last." Homo Rule Hilt Postponed. Premier Asqulth also spoko of tne ex treme gravity of tho situation. When announcing to the Houso of Commons the postponement ot the second reading of the bill to amend the Irish home rule FnANCre bill he said. "'We meet today under conditions of fcrerytbliisf Done. Short, of Actual gravity which aro almost unparalletod In I Mobilisation. tho experience of any ono of us. . PARIS, July W. President Polncalro "The IksWof peace arid' war are hang- Presided pver a meeting or the Frerioh lng in the balance, and with us Is the cabinet tills morning at which the risk of a catastropbo of which It Is tm- European war situation exclusively was possible to measure either the dimensions considered. The cabinet is to hold dally or tho effects. councils while the International crisis "In theso circumstances it is of vital lasts. Importance In the Interests of the whole Every military preparation short of world that this country, which has no mobilization haa now been mado In Interests of Its own directly at stake. I frVance. The principal railroad stations should presejU tf United front and be able U the sumal boxes and switches aro to speaK ana to act wnn autpomy as " r iroy. an Individual- nation. Rumorc of the wildest nature were In "If wo were to proceed today with the I circulation today that President Polncairo amending bill we should Inevltably-vlnless ttr an all-night council of war. had the debate wero conduoted In an artificial decided to call up 800,000 men of the toncbo Involved In acute controversies French army reserve, A strongly-worded in regard to domc'stlq differences, whose denial of this was Issued, together with Importance to ourselves .none Is disposed assurances that drastic measures would to belittle. bf taken against those spreading such "I nocd not say more than that such a report Tho government is working in use of our time at such a moment may co-operation with the , principal have an injurious, and lastingly Injurious, newspapers to reassure the public. effeot on the International situation. M the same time a veil Is bolng kept "Mr. Bonar .Law.i leader of the onoosl- over military operations, as during the tlon, shares tp the full tho views have 'r In 1870 tho Germans arc said to hav6 expressed. AVo thereforo propose to post- obtained a great advantage from the in pone for the present the socond roadlng formation printed In the French press. ot tho amondlng bill without prejudice Cabinet Council In Berlin. to its future in the hope that by tho post Berlin, July 23. The public was ponement ot this discussion the patriot' anxiously awaiting late tonight tho re Urn at all parties will contribute to what suit of a cabinet council held today on lies in our power, It not to avert, to at the Austro-Sorvlan situation, but nothing least circumscribe, the calamity which transpired to relieve the suspense, threatens the whole world." I Information was also anxiously Mr. Asqulth'a reference tq all parties I awaited concerning telegrams exchanged calling to the support 01 the government I between Emperor William and Emperor were heartily cheered by all the members, I Nicholas, hut here, too, hopes were Tho British Foreign office, whose sug-1 blasted. The public, nevertheless, still gostlon of a. conference ot the ambasea- sees a favorablo augury In the Inter dors In London of the great powers, haa change of telegrams Itself. now Invited Germany to suggest soma! Meanwhile, news continues to pour Into diplomatic way out ot the difficulty which Berlin regarding Russia's military mesa will meet the approval of Austria-Hun- litres, gary, and a reply Is expected at any mo- The French embassy professed to have ment. assurances from the German government Jnr.au Mv Join I.. R..fiu.. h- Qermany would not regard a, Rus Preparations for a possible general Eu- lBn mobilisation on tho Austrian frontier ropean war -went on ate&dllv todv In " absolute casus belli-aeauranoes overy country likely to be Involved and Perhaps received since Emperor Wllllam'i the complications of the situation were return to Qermany. Augmented by & rumor that Japan also might Join In the conflict. CHICAGO MARKET 18 EXCITED Fbliowlng tho partial mobilization ot we liussian army, a step which that Wheat Jumped Seven Cents In the country officially announced to Germany ana Austria-iiengaty, an order was issued Rest Diarrhoea named r. If. you have evet used Chamberlain's Col(c, Cholera and' Diarrhoea Remedy you know that ft la a success. Ham F. Gun, - Whatler, Aire -'fltes,' had me"'" a"rt""t cay&h.t.QUt.Jnahe rain, and It settled In my stomach and bowels. I had ah awful time, and ilad ft not boon for Cbamberlalo!a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. X could not possibly have Jived but, a few "hours' longer, but thanks to ths remedy, 1 am now well and strong." For sale by all drugglsts. Advertlaement. - I 1 ' ' rr-i I A Rrntse -or' Crtt Is rendered antiseptic by Bucklorfs Ar nica Salve. A sUre remedy for sores, bruises, plies, cczorta. s'Sc.", All "drug g!sts.Advertisemeht. ' ' See rear estate cojumna fombargalns. Mi : Department Ordf.ru. WASHINGTON. JuU- afl fSiWlnl gram.) 1 Nebraska, pensions , granted: Bopma D, J, Bee,lf,'RlVeno-Vf, un 1110 recomnienatmon 01 Democratic uommmeman vad. via. yv.,,C, K nedy and HOamMuliarkv hivn hwn pointed tension surgeons at Manson, la. Postmasters appointed: Nebraska- Dean. Cherrj county. Elmer H Wheoler. vice Marlon F&lrchlld. reals-ned: Warrnn. Garden county, Victor D. Rlckard, nice Caleb W. Gautt, resigned. South Dakota La Croake. Bennett countv. Rosa rinlf. vice , Peter fi. Skallnder. removed. Wyo ming Big Hofn,. Bherjdan county. Lulu First ailnute. rartninh t..i.. q.t in..., . n . .. If T ' . 1 'M.VV. nu Jumped up 7 cenU a bushel in the first llULLUTl.N. BERLIN, July 3a-Tle reserve offioers tt the aurdji .army j:.ors3.wiiua Jicadr J IJNPQN, July SJ.-Wlille Austrian in raders and Servian troops wero fightlns tbe opening stages of their war on Bervlan territory today, European-statesmen and rulers were cngitgedlni'-what ihajr regarded as the almost' hfperes'ask if ttylnrf to avert a general olah-Qf the mllllorts; composing tho armies of the Great (European powers. ; Sir Edward. Grey, a central figure In the. controversy, owing to his strong ef orU to keep ,the powers of U10 triple alliance and1 (lie triple entente from flylntr it each 9thSrM ''throat, was. not able' to give any chetHne' news when he spoke sbout the cH-s Ho1 the membera ot thV Uoute ot CSiftrnoni. The British fcrrelytf-Secretary said: "l regret that, l-cannot say the situation Is less gTavetiari t was y esterday. The outstanding ftcu' -aro'inuch tho same. lAustrlsy-HuiigarT 'has,-, begun Iths war against Serbia endRulula. lias ordered a partial roobllUation 'fif 'troopa, This has not hitherto led to corresponding steps being taken fcy" tlftf olker powers, so far as our tnf brm'atfah'oes. J "We continue topurTueo'ur-i'ne'-jgreat object ot presep-lrg: tjiqi European peace and for this purpose we are Iteeplng- In iose touch with the o(ht'f powers. In thus keeping In touch we have, I am glad to say. had no difficulty so far with the other powers, although it has not been possible fcr those powers to men ot Its reserro forces to hold them selves In readiness to; a call to arms. England also has begun taking prccaU 110ns. j is ueei naa oeen ordered on a war footing and the scattered vessols ot tho navy afo btlpg brought back to their bases. The Mediterranean fleet, which fieached Malta .today. minute ot trading. The December option. which closed, at 01 cents last night,, sold Immediately today at 9$ cents. Prices were 2 cents apart in different sections ot the pit at tho same moment After a lull such as has been seldom witnessed in the market under any clr ..-.! 1lt.. I tvunu lieuwia i ,. ..,.. . t ... .r-:L?."itS"tJ JK"5iOTVkrJ" il soon touched an extreme ot almosUS I k . ra lA'EOT n the May option, nearly equaling ' W " ' the record ot tho day on which war was declared. May wheat sold at 11.03, as against 5Mo last night. Prospecta for a general war seemed to deprive the market here ot sellers, but ,illla ykknlH u Yxr.l1 rnla 11 imiim :esl- Irom tne top ,tve1, rc,,ed hortly after i , ' : . ine opening. For tho first time the corn market The stock markeUrsthrnughoutMJHrope, I ... v ...,,. a.. 1 1 where they were not aloaed, hp,wed -utter nta , bu,he QllU on(J provUiona aU)0 so .ihlt. the All IVim mmlir' r. 4K Kr.S'.Vfxm 1.UUV0, wj;n.in spvcfpmiinf.grte, nav 'been recalled, tfjtleAVe.jta ,tho. 'jnoa ,wll .Mi.-.9yirii yards and magdzhles i'case the r guards should hoVe. to" Join"' their will dock ments. Htoek MitrUetf ttasutU7 stagnation. As to what Is golnfohlrt-the .fighting climbed, but only In a moderate way. Dispatches from other speculative grain Ptii? . the strict cenoWp prnjtv r centers, such as Minneapolis. Kansas U City and St Louts, told or unusual up- if. r k .-.J ,7 T, : """""" extent as the Chicago market. Rumors thut Qermany and Russia had severed diplomatic relations caused ' a fresh burst ot excitement In the wheat pit Just before midday. In a few minutes prices had surpassed the early high level I by more than a cent. Despite the increased strain ot today's tftory between the Auatrlan. troon. and the Servians, and had resulted l,h great slaughter Another report told ot the fall and burning of the Servian : capital Still another told of an Austrian Stiack on theMcfatenegrlns at Mount Lovphen, overlooking CaVtaro. ' ! The British War office today declared there war po trhth In the report published ' n" "Z 'fhuS In the United State, that the British ter- JZ??!' wVi"? their obligations. The wheat market closed almost In a state ot collapse. Seemingly complete paralysis of export demand was responsible tor the weakness Of prices at the close, when values were down 3 rents a bushel from earlier high figures, The. td in war risks on t" xmprufltab! rltorlal troops had been ordered to mob ilize. , KAISER IN TALKING PEACE German 'orfu Office Admits Situ L ntlon Is Critical. BERLIN. July 30.-At the German For etgn office it was stated that efforts to- I ocean, rakmg shipments en- ap- WILLTAM .QF GERMANY. NICHOLAS DF RUSSIA. F. Swdini. vice Ruth Conlcy. resigned. Thh pnsl flcft at Enland. Mahaska county, Iowa, has been discontinued;, mall to Husney, Tho comptdoller. of the currenby has re extended' the charter of tho People's Na tional oanit or independence, ia., 10 Juiy Condition of loirs Dnnks. wAsin'nTO'. .Tiilv SO. (Stipclal Tele errun.l The abstract of the condition of tho natlonaj banks of Iowa, excluding re serve Cities, ttl mo ciobo Ol numnrw June SO, as reported to the comptroller of the currency, shows the average re serve held at 15.60 per cent, an compared .1,111, 11 fin rwi rant nn March 4. Loans and discounts decreased from 1122.4U,O0O to USO.H77.466. Gold coin from 12,669.602 to 12 607.S91. Lawful monny reserve increased irOtn S,l.U,da lO 0,4iy,irTV. lliuiuuuni ,iv posits decreased frmo 1126.ES3.322 to 1114, 8S6,96. Shoe Sale Friday and Saturday We have held1 many shoe sales hut never before havo we offered such bargains as we offer Friday and Saturday for 11.00. Every shoe In this sale came from the regular DrexeT stock npd is regular Drexel quality throughout. Wo included Friday In the sale to give you. all a chance as Satur day lx,a. very busy day nor mally. At these prices we cannot delivdr. exchange or charge these shoes. Get In to morrow, $1 Bargains for Women $1,00 100 pairs Women's Whltt Canvas High Shoes, roiju: lar $3,60 val ues 300 pairs $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Lace Oxfords for women, per pair 200 pairs Mlssos' and Wo men's $2.50 and $3.00 strap Sanduls go at There is "something" in "Hoffmann" funeral service that makes it different from that of tho usual undertaker. Our aim is not to get the most money from you, but to' give ' the most of real, helpful and thoughtful service for the amount you want to spend. $1.00 $1.00 100 pairs Women's Patent and kid low heel Lace- Ox fords, $3.00 2i AA values p I .UU For Men 200 pairs $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 Men's Oxfords in tan, black and some patents broken sizes ff and widths, at M 1 UU Men's black and tan rubber soled Oxfords, heel and spring, at 20 Off Drexel 1419 Farnam TOtMM165niRAll)a0ftS 34th and Dodgo Phone Douz, 3d0t D EATH, THE AVENGER, lies in wait for every man. Sooner or later he will point his fin ger at you! When that day comes, the fam ily must not be left unprovided for. The best thing you can do for them is to insure with The Bankers Reserve Life Company Omaha. Nebraska This solid, conservative, western company shows constant, sub-1 stantial growth. . Gain in assets, first six months of 19.14, $399,287.06. Total accumulated assets, $4,692,037.08. 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