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THE HER: OMAHA, KATUMUY, FEHKUAKY 26, 191(5.
BRYAN TELEGRAPHS
v TO CONGRESSMEN
He Hopet Law Will Be Patted to
Befnie PanporU to Americans
On Armed Ship.
KITCHET APPROVES MESSAGE
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2 8 Tele
grams to congressmen from William
Jennings Bryan supporting tta move
ment for warning. Americans off
armed ships brrnn arriving, today.
Representative Halley of rennayl
vanla received one and planned to
tead K from the floor.
Ilerrf ntallvo H(llr, nfter a roufcr
nre with Majority Jartrr Kltebln. horn--ever,
(Imply modi p'lUllt the trlrgnim.
hlch follows:
I lionrMly '.mje that congrrss wil'
epredlly announre legislation rrfuslng
pafcporl! to Americans traveling on r
lsmit KhlPR. or. mill brttor. refusing
tlcnrancv to bell'gcrent ship tsrr'lnj
Amfrlcan T.iaotigia.
"No ownrr of belligerent ahlp will
lalm thnt hs has the right to sfrsrf1
r. rontrsnand cargo with American lives
tnii no cltlion la permlitnil to endanger
the iware of the nation at a Um like
thla. Oura la the greatest of the r.eutral
nntlonk and probaMy will be tho mediator
hn the tlmo roiiwi for mediation. It
mould h a crime against civilisation e
well a aralnst oir own people o be
come Involved :n thla war and thua loan
our army and navy to a Karopcan mon
arch to tiae In settling Ms quarrels.
'If congress hna the rlshr to declare
war. it certainly haa the right to pro
mote peace iy restraining illlaoni from
taking unnervssnry risks. A mayor keepa
the people of hi city out of the dm ice
gone dur'n a riot. Can our government
afford to do lew when tho world la In
riot?" V
"That la rlaht." Itepreaont alive Hnlley
quoted Mr," Kltrhln aa saying when he
nad the tele ram.
Heaol.tlon. l ie mm Tahle.
The Jnnra resolution act out that It waa
contrary to the fundamental principle of
the government to Involve the people in
war by tho act or decision of one man.
Tho reaolutlon waa preaented without
any dlaruaalon and Senator Stone, aaked
that it lie on the table. When Henator
fiore'e reaolutlon waa preaented It took
the aame course, feveral aenatora aaid
they would flfht any effort that might
be made to ahut off dlvcuaalon or th
reaolutlon tomorrow.
AMERICAN NAYY FIFTY
YEARS BEHIND BEST
(Continued from Paae One.)
to work up to our highest efficiency. '
He added that aomethlng might be ec
compllahed If a number of eaptatna of
rommandera were aet aalde and trained
for Taa; officer, ..the men beat fitted
to be selected for actual command.
llaa Had More Esaerleae.
' nepreaentatlve Oliver aatd he had
anlned tho Impression from the admiral'
remarka that he considered hlmaelf
possessed in a hth degree of efficiency
ther orflcer did hot poea,
i "I probably have had greater eaperl
enee with hlp and combination of
ahlpa than any other officer of the navy,"
Admiral Wlnalow replied. . "but I don't
for one moment want to ay that I am
any better than other officer. I have
realled that In order to equip for what
the country paid me for It wa neceaoary
for me- to go to ea with hlp and atudy
the "war eollege Rama on board."
The admiral Indicated he believed that
while American hip were ateadlly Im
proving In destga It waa doubtful whether
they now equalled ahlpa abroad.
"I have never aald." he continued, "that
uf fleet could not fight. It could fight.
It would fight." It added that it wa
the whole system he attacked. believing
it could never produce efficiency of the
fighting force In men or hlp.
Representative Prltten eonirht to Inter
ject the question of what amount of arm
ament made a ship a war craft a agalnat
a defensively armed merchantman.
. la rrealdeal.
"I want to ascertain." he aald In reply
to Chairman a radgett'a. auggeatlon that
auch dlaruaalon wa net' pertinent to th
committee . work, "Juat how . heavily a
mepiltant ship would have to be armeU
before the president of the United Mate
would warn Americana to keep off It
Representative' Tadgett suggested that
the president waa better able to anawer
that queation than Admiral Wlnalow.
Admiral Wlnalow aald he had occaalon
recently to atudy' the subject and form
an opinion. It waa purely a queation of
international law. however, he added,
ind aa auch he thought It unwise for him
lo discuss It publtrly at thla time.
When the eiamlnatlon of Admiral
Wmslow wa concluded the committee
adjourned to reaume Ita healing next
Monday.
Cattle Scabies Spread
To Herdof, Wild Elk
CHliVENNK. Wyo., Feb. K.-(Speclal.)
Cattle scablea haa spread to wild elk
in northwestern Wyoming and fully 10.000
elk now are aufferlng from th disease
report Wat Veterinarian A. W. French.
who returned today from a trip Into
Jackson Hole, made in response to a re
port that elk there were dying from a
mysterious malady.
There is no way to combat scabies ex
cept by dipping, say th state veteri
narian, and ss It will be Impossible to
dip wild elk the scabies must be per
mitted to run Ita course In the herds,
probably causing the - deaths of large
numbers.
Wild elk In the Jackaon Hole country
also are aufferlng from th effect of
eating mouldy hay provided by the fed
eral aevernoient. About lbO head have
died from this cause. A no other hay la
available fur feeding the elk the use of
the tnouldy product must bo continued
regardle of its effect on th animals,
which, will starve to death If tbey are
not fed.
SHERIFF ACCIDENTALLY .
SHOT BY MARSHAL
DUBUQUE. la.. Feb. -Sheriff Bor
dell of io Pa visa county. Illinois, while
purauiog a fugitive negro early today,
was accidentally shot and probably
faUlly wounded by City Marshall Rich
ard Blair of OaJena. Sheriff Bordell
was brought here to a boapltal.
rile tares la to 14 Day a.
Drogglat refund money If Taso Olnt
Rieat fall to euro Itching. Blind, Bleed
tnf? or 1rotrudlng Pile. First applica
tion give relief. 0c. Advertisement.
AMERICAN MANIKIN 2,000 YEARS OLD Here is the
oldest American antique known, a stone manikin dating'
from 100 B. 0., and found by a Mexican peon ploughing his
fields in Tuxtla. It is of conical shape, in jade or nephrite,
about six and a half inches high and three and three-quarter
inches in diameter at the base. On it are carved the glyphs
or symbolical figures which were the writing of the ancient
Mexicans.
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SHALLENBERGER IDEA WINS
Makei Motion in Home Committee
Which Fixe i Size of Stand
in? Army.
FOLLOW THE CHIEF OF STAFF
(From a 8taff Correapondent.)
WASHINGTON. Feb. 25. (Spe
cial . Telegram.) nepreaentatlve
Shallenberser ot the Fifth .Nebraska
district,' a member Qt.the,' military
affairg committee of the house, has
the satisfaction of having his views
regarding the giro of the atanding
army, as contemplated In the army
bill now before that committee for
consideration, adopted by a very sub
stantial majority of the members at
the aesalon of the committee today.
The fight over the strength of tho
ttandlng- army which the army bill will
recommend waa precipitated on a motion
of Itepreaontatlve Tllaon of Connecticut,
ho moved that the gteragth of the army
bo tnoreaaed to fcWKW enlisted men.
Representative Charles P. Caldwell, a
democrat from New Tork, then moved
the en I la ted atrength be Increased to
175,000 men, which wa lost by a majority
of two. In quick ucraMlon came motion
to Increea the enlisted strength to Kt.OoO
and then to IM.OOO, which were loat In
relatively larger majorities.
uovemor Bbaiiennerger saw hla op
portunlty and moved that the atrength
of tho army be increased exactly a le
ported to the committee by th chief of
staff, which with the S.ft0u cadet pro
vided for In the bill will make the stand
ing army about IIO.O00 men or an In
crease of two-fifth ever It present also.
Shallenberger a amendment came aa
compromise and received s substantial
majority of th sixteen members of the
military affair committee present.
Originally th bill a preaented to the
committee for It consideration gave the
president power at any time to Increase
the strength of a company from sixty
eight to 113 men Its maximum, which
figured out would give the army a
strength of !30."00.
1 rgte Loadla'a Reaolatloa.
WASHINGTON. Feb. .-Representa-Uvea
of aoclallsla, labor unions. Hoclety
of Friends, the woman a peace party anil
of many nationalities spoke today before
the house foreign affair committee for
Kepreecntatlve i.onrtin resolution call
ing on the president to convene a con
gresa of neutral tiatlona to ofTor media
tion to the European belligerents.
Owing to the Funeral
of Our President,
Mr. A. J. Beaton,
Store Closed
S iturday, February 26th,
Until Noon.
Beaton & Later Co.
VERDUN BATTLE
RAGES IN SNOW;
. 150,000 PERISH
(Continued from Page One.)
Ijeonce Itousset, another military critic,
relates a conversation had had with a
surgeon Juat returned from Verdun. On
February 22, during the present battle,
the surgeon saw an entire brigade, which
waa .advancing In close order, caught by
the concentrated fire of Frenoh batteries
and annihilated In a few minutes.
8now la falling heavily throughout
France. In Paris the snowfall has been
very heavy since 4 o'clock , this morning,
having attained a depth of five Inches.
Th storm I in progrea along the bat
tle front. ' At some places th cold is
intense.
More French Posts Take.
BRRUN (VU London), Feb. .-Tha
Oerman war office announced today the
capture of all French poaltlons In the
region-north of Verdun aa far as the ridge
of Ixuidcmont, Just south of Beaumont.
The number of prisoners haa been In
creased by more than 7.000 to over 10,000,
Capture of the fortified villages and
fnrma of Champneuvllle, Cotellate, Mar--mont,
Itcaumont, Chambrettea and Ornea
waa announced.
German Statement.
The text of the Uerman official alato
ment follows:
"Western theater: On the right bank
of the Hlver Mouse our aucceaae previ
ously reported were exploited yesterday
In different direction. The fortified vil
lage and farma of Champneuvllle, Cotel
late, Marmont, Beaumont, Chambrettea
and Ornea were captured.
"In addition all the enemy poaltion
are aa far a th ridge of Ixmdemont were
captured by etorm.
"The sanguinary losses of th enemy
gain were extraordinarily heavy wnll
our loasea were normal.
'The number of prlaonera taken waa
Increased by over 7,000 to more than
10.000.
"No Information can yet be given with
regard to the booty In material which
we captured.
"Eaatern and Balkan theaters: Thero
la nothing to report."
Mlaaeapolt Mia Strlckea.
CEDAP. FAULB. I.. Feb. .SrecleJ
Telegram.) M. Schwerta. aged 40, a
tailor of ilnneapolla. stricken with herat
llsease, Ilea critically sick at a. local hoe
rltnl. He fell on the sidewalk while
walking from Khm station.
Seeks to Break a
Will Giving Half a
Million to Typist
CHICAGO. Feb. 7h.-Amen1mnta to a
bll to aet aalde the will of Eugene It.
Flahburn, wealthy real ratate operator,
charring undue Influence were filed in the
circuit court here todey by Kandolph E.
Flahburn, an ndopt! ron. of Tucson,
Aria. The Mil rharara that Mlna La, Pearl
ncntley, atenngrapher In the office of a
real- ctate. firm of. which F.ugene II.
Flahburn waa aenlor member, "uaed and
excrrli-cd unduo arts to Induce Flahburn
to execute the lll mh'ch nnmca her aa
beneficiary nnd executrix."
T'lie mtato Is aald ti ninount to .V').0,ir.
Flshburn waa once president of the Chl
f.m Ileal ltnte Hoard and trcae"irer of
the Mct'ormlck Th"Olnplcal seminary. He
died in April, 1P1X, and la survived by
Randolph K. I'lshburn. whose clnlm to
the eatato Is based on the statement thnt
he la one of two children adopted by the
elder Flshburn in 1S70.
The amendment alle-ee that Mina I .a
Pearl Hentley. In order to Induce Mr.
Flshburn to execute the will, lived In
the aame house and remained with him
for the Inst several years of his life, rep
resenting to lilm that she possessed a
certain love and affectum for him.
The court records of the adoption of
tho youniter Flshburn are aald to have
been destroyed in the Chicago fire.
K. r. ti. n. P. Primary.
KANSAS TTY. Mc... Feb. 25.-1 lie In
structed delegn'lona of Judir Harry O
Kyle were dfeated In lh city prlinirv
of the republican ferty her todny and
AHhe convention which meets Monday w.ll
be made up of unlnstrictcd delegates
who will nominate candidates for the
city election In April.
Spring Hats
Grennis English Hats
OMAHA.
Our New $5.00 Hat
Alio
The celebrated nallaa light wslgbt
Xat at M 00.
AXJb BHA.PT AJTD COXiOBI.
Pease Bros. Co.
KIT Tmnrnm It.
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AUDITORIUM
ADMISSION
35c
9:30 A. M. to
10:30 P. M.
ISEHSHAW CAFE
Concert Dansant
EVERY EVENING
FROM 10:30 P. M.
Monday, Friday ana Satiirua
Augmented Orchestra
' Entertainers.
Tiirpla's Scnool of Dancing
Twenty-eighth Firnsm. Baw Ola.
.lst yctir nauue not. Private laasona aay
tmte. BAJISTET li-
REG.U.S.PAV.0FF1CE.
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nRAHDEIS Tomorrows Monday "n?
M THEATIB -polUe. Monday , !' v Cff f r?U U
"Watch Your Step" JUNSr K
MHS. VKKXON CASTLE, KHAXK f A
TINXEV, UK ft .N A III) CJHANVIIJ.rJ, VFH-'YX U
amion xnra, iut iiult, ttW'N'T i a
XAJIBT KI.I. and 100 Others i u to
yrtoes, 60o. tl.OO, tt.ftO and $8 00. 'Nta J i-0! It
Feb 29, Mar. 1 ifW
Oharlaa Ttokmaa Tresaata ZrJVyA
JOHN '"-" 7irWKa!S3:
DREW " JFFSs: fj mW
SXSSSL "THE CHIEF" $MAr
By Korao Anaeeley TaoheU LA WlSi''PzTl N
rrloea, Might. ooo.i Mat., gaol.eo. t'TA
THE tllm FARNAIY1 I tZ6u
Sunday B I'l r
TXAjrcxs nuoi xv I TTAVi h f v
"Love's Crucible" j ('! Tri rVj&W
Dont TaU to SeoThla Great Problem I Vj ) jf"J
ffliiTnTI' -'
AMI SKMK.NTS.
rn a ni EM w ! m
g) y u w
A Shoe Sale
Without
Precedent
$6, $7, $8
Shoes,
$3.95
The finest and newest
styles in patent, dull kid,
blue kid, and bronze leath
ers, both laco and button
styles, Cuban and Spanish
heels.
Notice the Savings,
$6, $7, $8
Regularly,"
Saturday
$3.95
DOWN
a Few Steps
to Lower Prices
The 95c Waist Section
New arrivals of r pc
waists and middies -J jT
for Saturday - -
Basement Balcony
The Store for
Shirtwaists
This popular section con
tinually shows the new
fashions of the Blouse
World.
New waists will be shown
for the first time Saturday.
The pricing's are moder
ate. Saturday Toilet
Goods Specials
Nail Polish, cake form, 8c.
Non Spy, 45c.
Wool Puffs, large sire, 15c.
SHE PAID THE PRICE
Can ala bring lasting happlaaaet
Cam ttm wipe oat tb a taint
If th bright Ughta la4 mors to
sin.
Why (ear tho ways of darkness f
Bigot or wrong, you cannot Judg
uatll yoa
THE PRICE OF HAPPINESS
With MARY BOLAND
Boyd Theater
TODAT UUIT TtMXS
Baleoay, So) town moor, lOe
Continuous 1 V. at. to 11 T. ac
"OMASA'S TV CmrTEB."
Dally atats.. lS-as.ooo
Brsfa, it ao.dO.Tao
USTTIME. MiL TODAY 'iSX..
"AV TONITE
And Continuing- Zno Beat Bat. aCaW,
OLZ.T D...I..J Al.l. BtBaloal
rusk nwscisiiu tiuia BuUaau
Ladles' Bints hfatlae Week Saya.
Today aad Batarday
WilUnl Mmk In Aloha te "Fare
well t TIkh-." I'olly Moran In Loye
Will l'oni'"r.
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THOflPSON-BUDEN 6 CO.
The Fashion G)nlerorilraMrddIeVesl
Established 1886.
Saturday an Important
Day the Apparel Sections
New garments have been rushed to us by express in
order to make our stocks complete for this day.
SUITS
In tailored styles, $25 to $45.
In Silk model3, $35 to $105.
DRESSES
In attractive silks and
crepes, $25 to $45.
In serviceable serges, $9.75
to $25.
COATS-
In sport models, $13.50 to $25
In street styles, $16.50 to $35
In dress fashions, $19.50 to
$45.
No Extra Charge for Alterations
Saturday the Opening of Our
Inexpensive Millinery Basement
1.75 Value,
Opening Price,
95c
Also a Sale of Flowers and Novelties
Seventy-five dozen assorted flowers and novelties,' all
m .aA. '
new ana wanted colors, wortn 50c to 9oc. - - - oT
Opening price
- -
Basement Millinery Section.
For a Perfect-Fitting Gown
Better far an old gown over a perfect fit
ting corset than the loveliest "just imported"
creation over a worn and shapeless corset.
Well dressed women realize this, and be
fore the "first fitting" lay their perfect foun
dation of grace in a Redfern Corset.
Our fitter is always so sure of the Redfern
styles that she almost invariably selects the
right model at the very first fitting.
If you have never worn a Redfern, give us
an opportunity to fit you to one and we are
sure you will exclaim, "How much better my
figure looks, and I am so comfortable!"
Every Pair Pitted.
AMl'SEMENTI.
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TKl BUT Or TiOSXTttM
IVast two times of th Show the Theater
Wa Too Imsll for.
Matinee Today, 2:15
Early Curtain Tonight, 1:15
Beat Weekt Ttetor Morley at Co, an
Bthel Carton and Brenda rowler. Xx.
Inordinary show.
BOYD THEATRE
Monday, February 23
P LAST Iti A
the man that heat Btrangler
Lawlai tho only snaa who wree
tied Jo Btocker for a hours also
heat Martls,
CHARLIE PETERS
POPULAR PRICES
HIPP-TODAY
Florence Rockwell
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"HE FELL IN LOVE
WITH HIS WIFE."
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For the Opening Day:
Saturday, we will place
on sale 50 dozen smart un-
trimmed hemp ( r-"p
95'
hats,
at
Twenty-five
Up-to-Date Shapes
Colors: Black, Navy,
Brown, New Blue, Green,
Purple and Old Rose.
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AMl'SEMEMS.
TODAT
Continuous Taudarlll rhoto nays
EI.BTXST TO rLTElf
Or" 1KB BITIl'S BJUBW
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Today
2:30
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RTji2 8:20
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Universal Animated
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