THE BlSei: OMAHA, FRIDAY, NO VEMBEK 8, 1916.
VILLA KILLS GUARD
AND LOOTS TRAIN
Twenty-Nine of Carranza Sol
diers Shot, Outlaws Taking
. , Clothes From Women.
iHSPRESS CAB IS LOOTED
i Chihuahua City, Mex., Nov. 1.
IT (Via El Paso Junction, Nov. 2.) Aft
" tt shooting the twenty-nine Carranza
f military guards of the southbound
passenger train which left Juarez Mon
i day, Villa bandits looted the train,
robbed the passenger! and even took
i the clothing from the women passen
: gers. Dr. Haffner, a German pas
'. aenger on the train, who was mis
; taken by the bandits for an American,
" was struck over the head by one of
,'the bandits -who used his gun as a
club. Dr. Haffner was not seriously
injured. The bandits, who were in
command of Murga brothers and
;:Silvestre Quevdo, then abandoned the
- train, carrying the loot away in mule
drawn wagons. . ',. . ..
j There were approximately two hun
" dred of the bandits in the command
which held up the passenger train as
; it was approaching Laguna station.
The bandits, silhouetted againset the
f skyline, could be seen plainly by the
.' engine crew, and passengers before
the train was stopped but, because of
" the nature of the country, escape was
impossible. After commanding the
- engineer to stop, one of the bandits
' went through the train ordering pas
sengers to alight so they could be
searched by other bandits. The con
ductor, whose name is not known,
p'was shot in the hip by a bandit.
EV The twenty-nine soldiers from the
; Juarez garrison, who were traveling
ztn the boxcar just back of the en
" gine tender, were ordered to alight
and were shot down in full view of
.: the passengers. This military escort
was in command of Captain Guzman,
who also was shot
e; Looting Is Systematic,
After the execution of the Car
ranza soldiers by the bandits, the sys
tematic looting of the train and the
r robbing of passengers started, ac
" cording to the reports made to Gen
i eral Trevino by the passengers who
t arrived here. The passengers were
.: robbed of their baggage and personal
- belongings, even the women suffering
loss of their clothing in spite of their
r protests. None of the passengers ex
i cept Dr. Haffner were assaulted by
5 the bandits. .,
r, After robbing the passengers the
express car was looted and the con-
tents carried away in wagons drawn
by mule teams. These' teams were
'- waiting' at the Laguna station, indi
. eating that the holdup was carefully
J planned. After holding the train one
? and half hours, the bsndits per
: rmtted It to continue to Chihuahua
' City, about sixty miles south. The
bandit command marched away to
5 the north into the darkness after the
; : train departed. :
LANSING STUDIES :
t HARINAINCIDENT
(OsaMaae frees ram Owl ' ' '
tj to give out any further details of the
ai' official report of the sinking from the
American embassy in London, said
" his information was substantially the
same as that of. the newspapers.
5 Germany and Austria, on February
" 10, in substantially the ssme terms,
" notified the United States to the fol-
lowing effsct:
"Enemy merchantmen armed with
i guns no longer have the right to be
considered as peaceable merchant
vessels of commerce.. Therefore, the
' German naval forces will receive or
k ders to treat such vessels as belliger
' ents." . '. i v .
i Case of Sussex,
s However, In accepting the American
note on the Sussex demanding the
5 abandonment of its submarine war
' fare against "passenger and freight-
carrying" vessels, Germany said such
vessels should not b sunk without
, warning and without providing for
the safety of passengers and crew,
'. ''unless the ships attempt to escape or
offer resistance." .
"r No condition was made' as to
armed ships.
- Omaha High and Beatrice
J To Battle on Gridiron Today
i- Omaha High will tackle its strong
r est opponent of the year when the
. foot ball team meets Beatrice High on
. the letter's field this afternoon. This
game will go a long way toward aet---.
tling the state championship honors
,that now lie between Omaha, Lincoln
and Beatrice.
. j The following men are members of
- the squad which will leave this morn
s' ing: Morearty, Smith, Peterson, Max
'A well, Harper, Shepherd, Pierson, Phil
Hi lips. Paynter, Hinchey, Haller, Krogh,
.j Lowe, Taylor, Comp and McShane.
3 Several rooters will accompany the
:i tram on the train, and others will
;-j make the trip in automobiles.
A GOOD . .
Trunk, Bag or Suitcase
SheuM Com Fna
Freling & Steinle
"Oauha's Bnt Basest. Builders"
180) FARNAM ST.
TEETH.
DR. MckitNfte. Ssysi -
"The greatest rsqu.sit to your ap.
pesrsnce as well as to r ur health it
a set of tood sound teeth." Kpsnd a
tew minutes today at the Meaenney
DeatUts and have your testa that
outhly exsmlned.
Heaviest Bridie) i Seel Sflser fill
Were, per tee A. !!
$4Toq sn
Voder Pl.ua I BW. .
area tit le S2S, Crerne
55,58, HO! J4.00
at j .
McKENNEY DENTISTS
iwe saw rerasre laze rar
raeae Peuttae 1871.
THE "BLACK KNIGHT" OF THE ROAD The "Black Knight," it is said, has taken most
deiparate chances on many occasions, running his ambulance along roads that were being
shelled by German artillery, in order to reach and bring back the dangerously wounded.
111 1 1 11 ! dvMiiWaaSSsW aia r
aml&6C& ICMISHT
DEMOCRATS LAVISH
WITH STATE MONEY
Balance in Treasury Drops
Million in Four Months'
' : Time. $
ECONOMY CLAIMS ' FALL
: (From luff CorrMpondwt)
Lincoln, Nov. 2. (Special.) Claims
of democratic stste officials that they
have saved the state $1,000,000 and
have kept it out of debt, may be good
political dope to put out just before
election, buf when the facts are laid
before the taxpayers they will dis
cover after election that the state
ment is not any more reliable than
many more which democratic candi
dates have been springing in order to
keep themselves from going over the
brink. . ,
The report of the state treasurer,
Issued today, shows that there is in,
the state treasury at the present time
fl.373,891.75. This looks like a pretty
good showing for just before election,
but the figures taken from the treas
urer s office show that In the last
four months the balance has fallen off
nearly $1,000,000 and that it has been
steadily going down hill and at the
rate set will be entirely wiped out
when the final time comes for demo
cratic officials to turn over their of
fices to their republican successors.
The records in the state treasurer's
office shows that there was on hand
in the state treasury when the lu v
report was made, $2,369,786.37. The
report made todav shows that there
is on hand $1,373,891.75, s falling off
of just $998,894.12, lacking only a
little over a $1,000 of being as much
as the $1,000,000 these same demo
cratic officials are going around the
state and claiming they have saved
the tax payers.
Now that the final windup is com
ing, the tax payers of the state will
have s chance to see the effect of
the so-aclled economical methods
practiced by the present administra
tion. They claimed everything in
sight, notwithstanding the records
show that the last legislature anDro-
priated more money than any pre
vious legislature and amore than twice
as much as the last republican legis
lature. , With more money to do business
on than any group of state officers
ever had before and claiming that
their equalization board has lowered
the taxes for the people of the pres
ent year, still the balance in the
state treasury is goini
rate of nearly $1,000,01
four months and the
to come.
down at the
f for the past
worst is yet
With five more montha to run and
the state treasury going to the bad
at an averaae of over a ouirter af
million dollars a month, or, to be ex
act, $249,727 a month, most any man
can tigure lust about how much red
ink it will take to ma eka true show
ing on the wrong side of the ledger at
the dose of the biennium.
The exact fmures for the last four
months, as shown by the records in
the treasurer's office, show:
BtlMoa July 11 ,.U,S,1H.IT
Aueuit 11 '. l.fto.m.l7
fepttmktr It l,l,ls.7o
October II . l.lta.lli.JI
Largest Furniture Salesfloors in Nebraska
' - Omaha Homefurniihing Htadquarteri
Winsome New Lace Curtains
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iii it rs iii i k
in otlI
rlS I if SaW r- V fXl
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Open a Charge Account and Welcome!
OF THE ROAD
MAIL BROUGHT BY
SUBSEAIS LANDED
Fifty Members of New London
Chamber of Commerce Visit
the Dentschland.
INVITE OrriOEES TO DINE
New London, Conn., Nov. 2. Bags
of mail brought across the seas by
the German under-sea merchantman
DeutschlaiMl, which arrived yesterday,
were brought ashore today.
Shortly before noon Mayor E. F.
Rogers, President M. T. Miner of the
Chamber of Commerce, and about
fifty members, constituting a commit
tee, waited upon - Captain Koenig.
There was a conference on the pier
and the captain accepted an invita
tion to a dinner, to be given by the
chamber, the time to be fixed later.
The party was then divided into
groups of five and each went on the
submarine and looked it over.
Captain T. I A. Scott of the Scott
Wrecking company, sent a diver down
alongside of the Deutchland and he
reported that there were fourteen
holes in the anchor bulk head. These
were probably made when the anchor
dented the shell of the craft. The
holes had caused some leakage on the
trip over.
Villa Bandit Leader Taken
To El Paso for Execution
El Paso, Tex., Nov. 2.-r-Colonel Ro
sario Garcia, said to be t Villa bandit
leader, will be brought to Justes to be
executed, it was announced,' by Gen
eral Gonzales, commander of the
Juarez garrisbn, today. Colonel Gar
cia was captured while looting the
Santa Ana ranch, near Namiquipa, by
Carranza troops, according to General
Gonzales. Three of his men also will
be brought to Juarez for execution,
General Gonzales added. Colonel Gar
cia is said to have been carrying im-
Eortant papers to Villa from one of
is other commanders. J
Five other bandits were shot at San
Buenaventura, near El Valle, Wednes
day, a report made to General Gon
zales from the commander of that
garrison stated. : ,
Information received today by rep
resentatives of the United States gov
ernment here from Eagle Pass, Tex.,
stated that General Fortunato May
cotte's command had been cut to
pieces by Villa troops south of Chi
huahua City. The report said that
General Maycotte had reached Tor
reon with a small band and had ar
ranged to send his family to Eagle
Pass on board a special train. Semi
official reports from Chihuahua City
received here today stated General
Maycotte with his main column was
at Jiminezr Chihuahua.
A freight train left Juarez today for
the south and a passenger train is ex
pected to arrive at Chihuahua City to
night. This will be the first passenger
train from the state capital since Sun
day night.
Bell-ans
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it 25c at all druggists.
In Splendid ,
Variety
are being featured on
Beaton & Laier's drap
ery salesfloors this week
at interestingly modest
prices.
Choosing from our spe
cial new stock, all charm
ing designs that will add
beauty to your home, will
Erove a pleasant task
ere.
Filet Curtains, per pair
S2.75toi6.00
Marquisette Curtains.
pair, 81.35 to 84.50
Mar Elaborate Curtains,
per pair, up to 815.00
No American Flyers Slain.
Psris, Nov. I. Thl dispatch raoelvsA hers
from Nancy yesterday statins that two
American aviators bad been killed near that
city proves to have been erroneous. The As
sociated Press Is Informed that no American
aviator has met with sn aocident sines Nor
man Prlncs was latally Injured soms Urns
aao.
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Aniiiverwiyiales
1886-1916
In This Anniversary Sale
Wc Have Not Raised Prices
In Order That jhe Reduc
tion Might Seem Greater
No Undesirable Goods Are Offered
While Prices Are Exceptionally Low
; : FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Arc The Last Sale Days
Belding Bros. Guaranteed Silkii
Will Sell at Reduced Prices Two
More Days-Friday and Saturday
Select now from the finest silks made
at less than ordinary unknown kinds cost.
We are offering Betting's Guaranteed
Silks at prices that will in all probability
never be duplicated, constantly rising
costs making these prices prohibitive.
. These silks are of the old dye and
finish. Thompson, Belden & Co.,
personally guarantee every purchase. ,
Many other astonishing values not advertised.
Stylish Blouses
$5.95 and $6.50 .
in the regular way,
Friday $3.95
Crepe de Chine and Geor
gette Crepe in white, flesh
and Burgundy, sizes 16 to
44. The price is remark
able because the blouses
are all new and desirable
models taken from our
regular stocks.
. All sales final.
Wool Nap Blankets
Gray', tan and white,
with fancy colored bord
ers; also plaids in blocks
and broken effects; size
72x84, extra heavy, all
first quality ; regularly
$4 and $4.25. Friday,
$3.50 a pair. Basement
Two Very Choice
Woolen Specials
All-Wool French Serge,'
' 42-inch, regular price
$1.35, now $1.12Hc yard.
Broadcloth, fine quality
sponged and shrunk, reg
ular $2.75 quality, now
$1.95 a yard.
COMMITTEES WIND
UP HEAVIEST WORK
Last Big Batches of Campaign
Literature Are Sent
v Out.
REPUBLICANS FEEL FINE
(From a Staff Correspondent.) ' '
Lincoln, Nov. 2. (Special.) As far
as sending out campaign literature is
concerned both the republican ' state
committee and the democratic state,
committee closed headquarters today'
and the forces of helpers have been
discharged. Both headquarters will
continue sending out correspondence
for the next few days, however, re
taining no help but the stenographers.
Chairman Langhorst of the demo
cratic committee says that he thinks
the state will go for Wilson by 30,000,
though he may have had his fingers
crossed when he said it. Ut course
he claims the state ticket, but it is
well known that the party has about
given up hope of landing more than
one or possibly two.
; Beach Feels Good,
' Chairman Beach of the republican
committee is feeling good. "We've got
'em licked," said he this morning,
"and, they know it." The chairman is
especially confident that the whole
state ticket will be elected and be
lieves that Hughes will pull out by a
good majority. "Hughes is going to
be elected sure," said he, "without the
help of Nebraska, but we are going to
give him the state anyhow, just for
good measure."
Victor Seymour, manager of the,
campaign of John L. Kennedy, is feel
TJoiipibN
Mahogany Trays
Unusual Values
. Made in five sizes, the
smaller ones suitable for
pins, comb and brush sets,
etc., the larger ones for
serving trays. The backs
are removable; tray bot
tom of glass under which
crochet pieces are very at
tractive, but each is fin
ished complete, ready to
use.
i ' i-
Note the low prices:
4x7, $1.00; 5xlOH, $1.25;
7x13, $1.50; 11x17, $2.00
13x19, $3.00.
Art Dept Third Floor.
English Costume
Velvets . . $4.95
Quality $3.75 a yard
With velvet so fashionable
this price is most timely.
Best grade, 42-inch, is of
fered in this sale, a most
satisfactory quality that
does not easily crush and
wears beautifully.
$3.75 means a saving of
$1.20 a yard.
Standard Talcums
8c
Full size cans of Men
nen's andi Williams'
Talcum, for 8c
ing mighty fine over the situation as
it is developing in the fight for United
States senate. He would make no
claim as to the Kennedy majority, but
intimates that it will be so large that
it will be known very early in the
evening election night that he will be
the next senator from Nebraska.
Democrats Leave Wilson.
It is being quietly understood that
a large number of democrats, men in
business, who have much to lose in
the event the situation is not handled
right after the war closes, are going
to vote for Hughes. A well known
democrat, whose name is almost a
household word m Nebraska, sur
prised a friend last night by saying he
was going to vote for Hughes, and
that there was a general turning to
Hughes by prominent democrats
throughout the state. "They are not
talking, but will simply vote tor their
best interests as they see it on elec
tion, day." said he.
A well known labor leader said this
morning to The Bee, "There is no
question in my mind but that Hughes
will carry New York, New Jersey and
enough states' to elect him. I think
he will carry Nebraska also. In fact,
I am sure of it. The inteligent labor
ing man is not talking very much,
but he is going to vote for Hughes.
I have been in Omaha and I know
that the average working man be
lieves that Hughes is a better friend
of labor than President Wilson. His
record suits us and we are going to
support him."
McGuire Finds Hughes
Sentiment is Growing
T. J. McGuire, who has just re
turned from a speaking tour of the
state, says he finds an increasing
Hughes sentiment everywhere he
goes. He spoke last evening at
Dodge, the home of Joe Stecher, '
Friday evening at Newman Grove and
Saturday evening at Wakefield.
Bhden&G)
These Fine
Are the Best Values Ever Offered
in the Height of the Season
The Fabrics are in the best of good taste.
The styles are new and attractive
The tailoring up to our regular standard.
'
$25 Includes the Alterations
The Scarcity of Linens
Another reason for buying
now. These prices can'i
come again
' 75c Fancy Turkish Towels
48c.
$2.50 Embroidered H. S.
Pillow Cases, $1.38 pr.
$4.75 Bleached Napkins,
$3.50 a dozen.
$10 Double Satin Damask
Cloths, $4.38.
Writing Paper and
Envelopes 1 9c a box
Paper, as you know, goes tip
in price every few days, so this
special price is decidedly excep
tional. Box of 50 Envelopes and 60
Sheets of Paper, 19c.
Box of 84 Sheets of Paper, 19c.
Box of 96 Envelopes, 19c
Our last quotation from the
manufacturer would necessitate
a price of 40c.
These Price Concessions
MEN
Outing Flannel Night Shirts,
sizes 15 to 20, cut full and
long; an extra value for 59c.
NECKWEAR, beautiful color
ings, in large and effective
scarfs, made with the slip-
. easy band. The price, Fri
day, S5c
Ta the Left as Yon Enter.
HUGHES WILL CARRY !
OHIO AND IMAM
Republican Candidate Says He
is Confident Both States
Will Go for Him.
SPEAKS AT BATAVIA, N. Y.
Batavia, N. Y., Nov. 2. Charles E.
Hughes declared today before an
audience here that he is entirely con
fident of the election result in both
Ohio and Indiana.
"I have returned from a trip
through Ohio and Indiana," he said,
"with a piofound sense of gratification
and entire confidence with respect to
the result in both states. In Ohio
and Indiana it is not exaggerating-to
say' that I had receptions which, per
haps, exceeded those accorded to any
other presidential candidate.
' ' That was, of course, not a tribute
to me personally, but it was an indi
cation of deep interest the people are
taking in the essential conditions of
their prosperity and their satisfaction
that there is a great reunited repub
lican party ready for service at this
critical time. .
"So far as promises go, no one can
exceed the promises of our opponents,
but we measure what they say byr
what they have done." j
Mr. Hughes assailed the democratic)
party for failure to reduce the high i
cost of living, as promised tour years
ago," and for extravagance.
For Children's Couth.
You cannot use anythlnr bet'ter for your
child's coush and cold than Dr. 'Hint's New
Discovery. Contains nothlnt harmful. Guar
anteed. All drugtlsts. 50c. Adv.
Suits $25
Basement Millinery
Vz Price
Every trimmed hat, what
ever its fo.mer price, will
cost just half Friday. The
models are new, very styl
ish, being adaptations of
much higher priced hats.
Friday xh Price
$3.95 Shapes, $1.95
The latest styles and best
sizes go at this very low price
Friday, s ,
Basement Millinery.
30"
iAnniversajySales
' 1886-1916
Interest You....
Men's Fibre "Silk" Hose,
first quality, Eiffel and
Onyx makes, sizes 9
to 11 Vz, in black, white,
and navy, gray and tan;
heavy or light weight.
25c a pair.