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BERLIN PRESS IS NOTOPTIMISTIC German Newspapers See Little Hope for Peace in Lloyd George's Utterances. HINT AT WAK TO A FINISH Berlin, Dec. 20. (Via London, Dec. 21.) The Berlin press, which commented only fragmentarily on Premier Lloyd George's speech this morning, because only excerpts were available, now has the entire text and devotes its full attention to the sub ject The papers, on a whole, express little surprise at the British premier's attitude, although most wonder why he believes that entering into a con ference would involve the entente as placing its head in a noose. Lloyd George's references to resti tution and reparation are universally interpreted as an entente demand that Germany surrender all occupied terri tory and probably pay n indemnity. The Tageblatt says: "Lloyd George is not willing to negotiate, or willing only in case that Germany will submit to England's demands as summarized in his utter ances regarding restitution, reparation and guarantee. This makes the chasm between the English and the German standpoint so broad that not even the most cheerful optimist can And a way to bridge it Lloyd George, in stipulating the acceptance of his conditions before the opening of ne gotiations, shows that he does not wish to negotiate." ' Slight Hope Expressed. The Tageblatt concluded by asking whether all possibilities of peace hare now vanished and answers its own question with a faintly hopeful ref erence to various French socialists, English and Italian voices as show ing that the peace overtures are not judged by the ' public exactly as by the parliaments. In the view of the Vossische Zeitung the reference to the noose is nothing more than a recognition by : England of Germany's strength and the failure of the entente's mili tary enterprise. It adds that not a single word of Lloyd George's speech indicates any desire to repair the torn intercommunal threads and asks why the entente should stand so stub bornly for restriction and reparation , when it it highly improbable that Al sace can ever be conquered by France, Constantinople by Russia and that it is even improbable if Ger many can be driven out of the .con quered territory. The Vossische Zei tnng contends that it is a fortunate thing that Germany possess milita rism to withstand the "entente's am bition to reach its world goal." The most significant sentence in the Deutsche Tages Zeitung is Count von Reventlow's comment on Lloyd George's reference to Napoleon. He says: "Conditions were different a cen tury ago and above all there were no submarines." I The Kreus Zeitung is flatly pessi mistic. - "We have now learned," it says, "that our enemies do not want peace, but. war to the knife, so we must abandon all considerations and grasp all the meant of war at our disposal." . c. o. draytoFagain HEADSBIG UNION (CmKimI tmm TW Om.) hardly expect the railroads to expend large sums on great quantities of equipment to take care of a flood of 1 business that . is necessarily tern porary. Following are the resolutions adopted by the convention: Against the Embargo. WtMrtJM, It t prapoMk tt) pKx an m banro on wheat, which will pnvaat th xperaUon of nocmlty of II f and deny to humanity tha moat aacaaaary of lh namtaaitlaa of lUa, and WIvsmm, Wa hatlaVa tha ftropoaad em barffo cloaaa to tha world', market ot of oar moat Important product, and la unfair to tha produoar and oonoamar aUka, thara for, ba It Raaolva. That tha National r&rmara' tCqvltr onion aaawmbloy In eenvantlnn In Omaha, haraby daolaraa ttaalf vnaltaraaly oppoaad to this and athar aim I lax ambarvoaa and moat rMpoctlvoly petition tha con Tan of tha Unltad State to amphatlcally dtaeovrava, by prop 1ajrla.at.on, thla and othar attempts at ambarso anactmant Stnoa tha mambara of tha Farmers Kalyt anion are fomlltar with tha naeda of brother farmers, we respectively petition tha Federated Farm Loan board to oonalder tha appointment of one member of tha Farmara' Bquity-lTnlon on tha board of di rer tori for aarh Farm Loan bank located in atatee where tha Equity-Union la doing bOfUOBB. c- Endorse Omaha For Bank. Smeo tha city, of Omaha t both geo graphically and indnotraiiy tha center of a large agrtealtural territory, wa, an a body, respectively petition tha Federal Farm Loan board to lout a Farm Loan bank In thla vlty. Wa reapeettvely aak oar national board or director to carry on a campaign of education regarding the auditing of tha books of each eichange by an aeerodlted accountant until each set of books shall be audited ovary ninety days. Wa recommend that each member of tha Equity-Union ana tha members of tha awv. oral state legislaturea to enact a co-operator's law simitar to tha one now on the tatute books of Kaotms. and further rcnm mend that our national eeeelary aend a copy of aald taw to all legislative bod lea where the Baal ty -Union Is organised. Since svary equity Kichaac haa bren cuuaed grief from the car shortage, we urge the enforcement of tha new demurrage rates. Wold Take Over Railways. the Faremra' Eflulty atrnnsly ivuiuiiicnu iv rmiwni Tt llaton III lasting ovrr of railroads at their nhynlral valu ation, and further recommend that every Kqutty-L'alen send a postcard shower to the preeioent regarding tbe same on January I, 117. . This committee recommends that the di rectors ox all aicbanges instruct thetr managers to do all their business, wherever pntcnible, through oar eentrsliaed buying and sriunf asvRcice. At the close of thla oar second conven tion held In the city of Omaha, wa wish to take this opportunity re thank all of those who have been Instrumental in making our stay in tha city no plasssn. Claude-Grahame-White Marries Ethel Levey London, Dec. 21. Flight Com mander Clatrre Grahame-White was ' married at tbe registry office today to Ethel Levey, the actress. Commander Grahame-White's first wife, who was Miss Dorothy Taylor of New York, obtained a divorce in London last June. Ethel Levey for merly was the wife of George M. Cohan of New York. Their mar riage was dissolved in 4907. NOTES ARE SENT BECAUSE U.S. IS AT VERGE OF WAR (Caathnwd1 from Phi Om.I also considering what would have to be the course of the United States to conserve its interests as a neutral if the war is to continue. Coupled with the president's recent, declaration that the position of neu trals was becoming intolerable, they attach much significance to his state ment in the note that his suggestion comes from a neutral whose interests have been most seriously affected by the war "and whose concern for its early conclusion arises out of a mani fest necessity to determine how best to safeguard those interests if the war is to continue." Germans Expect Results. In Herman nuarters the conviction that the president's action would surely lead to some sort of a con sideration of peace terms was ex pressed in the following authorized statement by Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador: 'Now 1 am perfectly convinced that there will be conferences." Desnite the fact that President Wilson's notes state specifically and unreservedly that he is not propos ing peace he is not even offering mediation they are regarded here as of such a nature as will compel all belligerents to make more of a re ply than a mere acknowledgment of receipt. Britons Art Surprised. British embassy officials made no attempt to conceal tbeir surprise at the president's action. They are not alone, however, for all official Wash ington had been led by officials to believe that the president in trans mitting the German peace proposals without comment had taken all the action that was to be expected from the United States for tome time to come unless there was some unfore seen developement in world affairs. The secrecy with which the prepa ration of the notes and their dispatch were surrounded was complete and nothing was known about them un til they were well on their way. League of Nation. The definite proposal of the United States for a league of nations to insure peace and justice throughout the world," it interpreted at a ttep which, if carried through would mean the abandonment of the theory of "splendid isolation" which Washing ton bequeathed to the country. Sig nifance is attached to the fact that the president uses the word "insure" rather than "enforce" at indicating that be hat not committed himself to any one program to accomplish that end, but that he it open to what ever tuggetstiont may teem best to the other world nations. Repeated efforts .have been made to enlist the American government in some sort of international agreement involving responsibility, but always the answer has been the United States would stand alone. Several months ago President Wilson spoke most earnestly before the league to enforce peace of hit hope that the United States would join in tome new inter national arrangements, but not until now is he known to nave made the propoaal officially to tbe nations of the world. European Nations Committed. It is thought here that along these lines President Wilson's note will find its most ready reception aboard, for all parties have indicated their belief that the war .will have been in vain unless from it come guarantees against its repetition. Former For- xgin Minister Sir Edward Grey for bngland. Premier Briand for France and Chancellor Bethmann-rlollweg for Germany have all committed their nations to tome tort of interna tional reorganization to secure the ends laid down in the president's note and the official offers of the central powers, together with Lloyd George's speech in reply, have accentuated that purpose. As yet, however the actual proce dure which may be adopted appears uncertain. Germany apparently has given up its earlier opposition to dis armament which nearly split the sec ond Hague conference. No official statement has come from either Eng land or France on this subject in the firesent circumstance. It was Eng and, however, at The Hague con ference, seconded by France and the United States, that insisted on stating its views in favor of disarmament. Deepest interest centered today in Christmas Piano Buyers Attention For two day only wo will plact on sals 25 brand bow Upright Pianos, worth up to $300. Special Xmis Price $174 These instruments are fully guaranteed and will suit the most critical purchaser. Do not fail to tee these won derful values before you de cide on an instrument. MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS FrM with ovary Piano, beauti ful 42-pioco Dinner Sat. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. 1311-13 Farnam St. Omaha, Nob. OsnaW Loading Piano Hoiuo. THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER Assisting Clergy Following arc the dignitaries of the church who were here for the enthronement of Archbishop Harty yesterday: Archbishop ItVan', Dubuque, Ia. Arrhbtuhop Olennon, St. lnia, Ms. CRlHhop Burke, St. Joneph, Me. H In hop Cun nine ham. Coocordla. Kaa. Blehop Tlheri, Lincoln. Rl-hop MrOovern, fhyenn. Wye, Hlxhop Muldoon. Rorkford, IIL Riahop rxtwltnir, lf Molne, la. Mgr. A. U. flolanert, Omaha. VIHITlNrt PRIRHTn. A. Wagner. Shelby. J. J. Crowley, Albion. P. L. O'ljouirhlin. Lincoln. J. Burke. Kmernon. Michael O'Donoghur, Bancroft. W. A. Olbtln. O'NrDl H. Behoof, West Point. A timet Ziesnl, Wynot. Dr. Etna Zepf, New York City. D. W. Mortarty. Norfolk. C. Collins, Irtioo. John H. Qrtese, Winn bag. Anthony Alberts, Coleridge. M. O. (XTnolc Newcastle. Joseph Boahek, Oof ton. Kellx Gehaaer. Clsarwuter. W. J. Qninn, CoudcII Bluffs. W. J. O'Rallivsn. Ttlden. B. flollwoskl, Genoa, John Mailer, Columbus. Michael Shine, Plattsmootm. M. J. Barrett, Florence. T. O. DrURoll. Blair. John C. O Sullivan, Pre meat. Joseph Raeelng, West Point. James S. Dobeoa, Hchaylar. W. K earns, Wayne. T. F. Carroll, Wiener. P. 8chIUger, Hartlngtoa. Joaeph Bate. Clarkson. J. W, rung-els, Peterabarg. C. RAftner, Klgln. A. Btmbark, Bow Valley. K. A. Klemens, West Point. U. P. CsJMtldy, O'Neill. Charles L. Zak, Mowelis. Victor Kind, Pordyoe. W. Rahbach, Beaver Creak. P. Pelts, Weat Point P. R. Coeney, Walthlll. Thomas J, Mortarty. Norfolk, Den nte Caeeh, Calurabaa. . Johnen, Bpencer. J. MeNamara, Bloom fie Id L Palnbtck, Pnllerton. B. Radka, Ash ton. P. P. MnManua, Council Bluffi. B. W. Bold ley, Lincoln. J. T, Tadhey, Jonesberg, Mo. Theodore Mester, Pierce. J. R. Bngllsh, Habbard. C. Breltkopf, OofUm. J. P. Moore, Poaea. H. Loacker. Atklnewn. Joseph Hltadt, Pordyee, O. Varum! ton, Cedar Bap tea, O. V. Wallaoa, Q ret as. B. Peeney, Aabora. (1. Ball. DavM City. J. M. Hanson, Dan lap. Is. JT. J. Boy Ian, Covac.li Rloffk. J. P he lan, Oread Jnnctron, la. ' A. J. KampmaBa, Stsplstoa. J, J. Ijonghraa, tllyssea J. 3. Murphy, Klagsley, la. W. P. Desmond, Cherokee, ta. OMAHA PRUBSTM P. A. rtamcaa.- Jotm jMMl.tU. CharlM XluffM, O r. Jraaltla, Joka Hslllhu, a A. ka, W. 3. Bopar, u. r. oisbs, P. 1. Horn. J. ChindalA, P. It. K.ll.r. . . MaaaVa. t. U Dowd. T. Carmodr. P. flacapachewakl, P. X. ItcMajiaair. P. C. Qanaon, Patrick J. Judia, W. p. Quintan, R. Kallajr, Adam Bnua, T. Kalamaja. P. PMlncua. I. P. Harrlnrtoo, John Plapar, J. Aherna, E. 0. Flanagan, Hugh Gately D. J. Taahan, 1. P. McCartkr, D. P. Nallgnn. J. Roeha. 1. U ZaploUHk, B. fllnna, . 1, C. Buoklar. at. A. Staano. the probable time and form of the belligerents' reply. It it assumed that the members of each group of allies will consult one Another and agree on a uniform statement of views, but whether that statement will be joint, identical or different in each case is not known. The solidarity which has been to strikingly shown both by the central powers identical proposals and the allies' practically simultane ous response it expected to be con tinued here. It is thought also that some time may elapse before the dif ferent groups can tettle down to an actual agreement on terms to be pre sented in case it it decided to heed the president's request by going into them fully. Meanwhile the allied entente'! re sponse to the central powers' propo sals are expected almost any time for transmission through this coun try to their various destinations. Caitw amd Calaa An laanaarana lataraal throat and ehaot trooblaa nro- duea lanammattoa. To rodoea Inflammation, loooan froufh, doatror oold forma, uae Dr. K!Rt Naw DlaoOTOrv. All drofslata. Adv. Specials for Friday at BEATON'S PARISIAN IVORY 75c Ivory Nail Filet. . . . .39 75c Ivory Cuticle Knives. .39 75c Ivory. Combs 39e 13.00 Ivory Mirrors $1.79 $3.00 Ivory Hair Brushes 81.69 11.25 Men's Art Ivory Hair Brushes 85 Special prices on all Manicure Rolls and Toilet Seta. PERFUMES 76e Extracts in Artistic Boxes 50tf $1.00 Extracts in Artistic Boxes 75 $2.26 Houbigants Ideal Extracts, per ounce $1.59 All the latest imported odors in original boxes, from 5 Of to $12.00. BEATON 15th and HARTY GUEST OF HONOR ATBANfJET (GMtbraed from Pace Om.) his right to speak in the name of peace and salvation." Speakt on "Our Country.' Bishop Lynch of Dallas, an orator i of rare ability, speaking of "Our I Country," related the early history of the Catholic church in this country, I and said: "If our country is to adhere ' to the ideals of our ancestors, and if I our ship of state would sail in the I method and form our foreafthers ' hoped, we must stand for a square deal." Archbishop Glennon of St. Louis expressed the hope that bishops and priests would push forward with zeal and in the spirit of companionship. He stated that Archbishop Harty was known in St. Louis as "Father Harty" and as a model priest "Our Diocese" was the toast to which Father Harrington responded. He bounded Omaha by St. Paul, Chi cago, Denver and St Louis, and ex pressed a hope that the soup poison ing incident which marred a similar banquet in Chicago would not be re peated in this city. He told of the growth of the Catholic church in this state from forty priests twenty years ago to 200 priests today. He said there are 100 parishes and 90.000 i members of the church in the diocese j of Omaha. I Bishop Dougherty of Buffalo, N. Y, i was represented at the ceremonies by j Kev. Dr. E. Zepf of Buffalo, former i ly of Rome, Italy. Rapid City Will Have Municipal Christmas Tree Rapid City, S. D., Dec. 21 (Spe cial.) Arrangements have been made for Rapid City to have a mu nicipal Christmas tree this year. The tree will be cut in the neighborhood hills forests and brought down and set up by students from the School of Mines, as last year. The city commissioners and local power com pany will furnish the lights. TKTH. DR. McKENNEY Says: "Ai sood teeth arc the most im portant thing In life, their loss ia the most cT.ous. Our good dentistry will prevent their loss, sod enable yon to get the most out of life." Heaviest Bridge Beat Sflrer F1H- Werk. par tooth. Wonder Ptatn worth $lSto$2S, $5, $8, $10 50c ZZK Gold (4.00 Wa pleats pa or refaas! year m sissy. McKENNEY DENTISTS lata and Faraaaa 1324 Fanuai St. Phono Doaflaa 2S72. PROPERLY PACKED That's the way you want your furniture packed for shipping, and we have the modern meth ods of doing this work, to gether with expert workmen to do it "Safety Fint" OMAHA VAN & STORAGE CO. 806 So. 16th St Phone Doug. 4163. CIGARS ' 10c Hampton Court, box of 25 $1.15 10c La Importe, box of 25 $1.15 10c George the 4th, box of 50 $2.25 10c Tom Moore, Conchas site, box of 50 $3.00 See our Farnam street win dows for prices on all popular brands of cigars. CANDY Agents for Original AUegretti, Hurler's, Lowney's, Johnston's and O'Brien's, from 10 to $6 15c Xmaa Tree boxes filled with hard candy 10 Long Candy Canes 15 60c Melba Chocolate Creams, per pound 39 DRUG CO. Farnam. Diamonds 15? & DODGE Established mo. Open Evening UntU Christmas aBW- 22, 1916. ALCOHOL WRECKS UYESOF DOCTORS Physician Upbraids Members of His Own Profession Before Commercial Club. BOOZE LOWERS EFFICIENCY "More doctors are complete wrecks because of excessive use of alcohol than any other class of men," said Dr. E. C Henry in his talk on the effects of alcohol on men before the Noon day club in the Commercial club rooms at noon. Dr. Henry declared that even the most moderate use of alcohol lowers a man's efficiency. "Doctors tell you that a little smoking and drinking does no harm, because most of them smoke and drink a little themselves," he said, "but the fact is that any al cohol taken into the system is in jurious." The speaker cited the actual test of 200 bricklayers in Sweden. They were divided into two groups, the first 100 being given a small quantity of beer while they worked. It was found their efficiency as bricklayers was lowered 10 per cent. Later the other 100 men who had shown the greater efficiency were also given a like quantity of beer, and the result was that their work showed up 10 per cent less efficient Another test, he said, was made upon a lot of marksmen who were given wine. When questioned about the result the marksmen themselves testified that they had shot faster and better under the influence of thc The Candy Section Offers a complete as sortment of pure candies, special gift packages of one to five pounds. Thompson-Belden Candies Are of Highest Quality ' Basement Balcony. Holiday Blouses A wealth of dainty, outof-ordinary styles at very modest prices. Whatever is new in the blouse world finds in stant expression here. We'll welcome a visit Secont Floor. Leather Novelties Shopping lists, 35c-7Sc Needle books, 25c to $1 Button bags, 25c and 50c. Sewing bags, $243.50 Writing Cases, $1.50 to $2.25. Main Floor. A Petticoat Special Heatherbloom Petti coats in pleasing styles and fabrics, each boxed for Christmas giving, for $2.95. Bajement. I Women's Washable Cape Glace Gloves In the better quality most desired, white and choice colors, $1.75. Heavy gloves for street wear in capes and mochas, $1.25 to $1.50. for tickets mmi raaarratlona call at Clrr Ticket Offka, z3 acuta i lara at. ra Wafcaah 3SO. Acta ta-aiZ. - . .a-. wine. "The target, however," said the doctor, "showed that they had ac tually shot slower and poorer." The speaker declared, however, that taking liquor away from people doesn't solve the problem. "We teach men to choose between self-control and greater efficiency on the one hand and indulgence in liquor and a less ened efficiency on the other." Two Men Killed In Wyoming Blaze Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 21. Two men were killed and three others probably fatally injured in an explo sion of an oil plant of the Midwest Oil company, near Casper, according to a report received here today. The dead: SAMUEL SPENCER, 30. PATRICK PRYOR, 20. The men were employed as boiler makers to make repairs in the plant. According to unofficial reports a broken electric wire ignited a tank of oil, which exploded. Former Fort Dodge Editor Dies in Oregon Fort Dodge, Dec. 21. (Special.) L. R. Train of Portland, Ore., for tuipnlv-fiv, vrs pHitnr nf thp nM Fort Dodge Times, died December j 9 at his home, according to word re ceived here. Mr. Train was one of the most vit riolic writers of his day, when edi torial pages consisted of charges and counter charges between editors of rival papers. Mr. Train's career in Fort Dodge was at a time when John F. Duncombe was in his prime. The contest between him and Mr. Duncombe attracted state-wide in terest. Store Open Even ings Until 9 P. M. Christmas Glove Bonds and Mer chandise Certificates Are issued by this store in any denomi nation and any num ber, redeemable at any time. Above All Else Choose Gifts A Man Will Use Not the impossible neckwear and doubly im possible shirts so often selected. It's not neces sary, for here, in THE MEN'S SHOP are a world of good, sensible wearable things a man likes and will use because they are worth while. AN INITIAL BELT WILL BE VERY GOOD: The initial in silver deposit, both belt and buckle for $1. Sterling buckles and belt, both for $2.00. Vestograms the newest watch "chain," Sterling silver, for $1.00. PURE SILK REEFERS, accor dion knit, all colors Striped borders with silk fringe, $5, $6, $7, $7.50. Fancy knitted reefers, $1.50 to $4.00. Silk reefers, for full dress or street wear, $1.50 to $5.00. Fancy Suspenders in Christ mas boxes, 50c, 75c to $1.50. Garters and Arm Bands, ap propriately boxed, 25c, 50c, 75c A atap to tha Uft as you nter. Two aplendicl frl days left sJ Do it now!! Their am ot Today Shortest Route Chicago-New York 20-Hour Schedule Yet No Excessive Speed SB mm COLD WAVE CREST IS PAST ALREADY Omaha Registers Fourteen De grees Below Zero, but It's Worse Out in tbe State. COLD WILL ABATE SLOWLY Blamarrk. N. I. M. Paul, Minn. Valontlno, Neb. Ullli.tAO. X. II -J4 rlorro, S. D -24 Rapid City, S. D . .-Stillultlth, Minn .-30 Havre, Mont .-IS -an .-is Kdnonlon. Alberta Nwift ColTMlt, Sana CharlrN City, la. .. Ilrn M'itna, la. . . Uobuque, la -38 Huron K- l -S4 Lander. Wyo .'JO Moorhead, Minn. . . .14 North riatto, .Nob. Hi -Indicate below a Slowly rising temperature is the promise of the weather man. The mercury all over Nebraska will mount slowly to the region of the zero mark according to prognostica tions, and there it will hover for some time; for no warm weather seems bent on coming this way just yet. Railroad Reports. According to the morning reports to the railroads, Wednesday night had tbe coldest weather of the year, the maximum cold having been reached at Hemingford, where it was 26 degrees below zero. Scottsbluff, O'Neill and Broken Bow reported 24 degrees below, and Blue Hill, Schuyler, Ericson, Hold rege, Pauline, Clay Center and Chad ron came along with temperatures of 20 below. But three places in the state, ac cording to the railroads, had above zero temperatures. .These were: Whitman, 2, and Crawford and Cur tis, 5 above. t Umbrellas Always Come In Handy Good, practical um brellas, colored or black; handles of plain wood or silver mounted, as preferred: Women's, $1 to $7.50. 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