THE BEE: OMAHA," SATURDAY, DECEMBER " 23, 1916.
ment in which they condescendingly
summon the allies to negotiation.
"Under such condition it would be
a crime against our dead arid against
the future generations to acknowl
edge the triumph of militarism and
confess the failure of democracy. For
these reasons we cannot listen to
President Wilson's pleading. We
trust it will be treated by all the al
lies with the civility it deserves, but
we are confident it will not stay the
hand of any of them in vindicating
the liberty of nations."
Welfare Board Has Six
Persons to Choose From
Bess Monsky, I la Bridges, Mrs.
Zaida J. Diamond, Earl G. Jones and
Mrs. Rose Chaus have been pro
posed to the city council as new em
ployes of the Board of Public Wel
fare for next year. Two will succeed
Woman Dies at the ,
Age of Ninety Years
Mrs. Mary Du Bois, mother of Mrs.
Frank Colpetzer, died Thursday at
the home" of her grandson, Moser G.
Colpetzer, 402 South Thirty-eighth
street, at the age of 90 years. The
funeral will -be held Saturday after-;
noon at 2 o'clock from the Colpet
zer residence. .
rllM Cured ta to 14 Dwl '
DrtutsliU rotund money If PAZO OINT
MENT (atla to core Itching, Blind. Bleedln
or Protruding Ptlea. Flrat Application lve
relief. tSc. AdvarUMment.
Demos Whisper About
Phil Hall and Walt Steele
Omaha democrats close to the
throne state that Phil Hall, jr., will
succeed himself as adjutant general
and Walter E. Steele of this city will
BRITISH PUBLIC
IS TAKEN ABACK
President' Note Urging Peace,
negotiation! Causes Great
Astonishment.
PAPERS DO NOT LXKZ IT
central powers, in their reply to the
premier, were prepared to define their
terms. That trie president or any
other neutral ruler would take any
action was farthest from their mind.
The evening papers, which do not
print editorials, came out with big
head lines which expressed their
views. The Evening News, which is
the afternoon edition of the Daily
Mail, heads a reprint of the comment
of the morning papers, with the one
word "No" in Targe, black type, under
it, "Our Answer to President Wil
son." and again, "No, no, no; that is
the answer Great Britain gives today
without a moment's hesitation to the
surprising note from" President Wil
son." Calls It Amazing Now.
President .Wilson's note is given
the honor of the biggest display in
the morning papers, relegating the
war news to a minor place. Head
lines, such , as "President Wilson's
strange peace essay," "President Wil
son's peace feeler," "Amazing note,"
indicate in slight measure the aston
ishment caused by the communica
tion. Much speculation is indulged
in as to the motive or causes which
inspired the president to send such
a note after his assumption of the
attitude that he would not mediate
unless invited by both groups of bel
ligerents. One section of the press, utterly re
jecting any idea of fhe possibility of
peace negotiations as the outcome of
the extent of which Germany is will
ing to go toward "reparation, restitu
tion and guarantees. . ' .
This is the view expressed by the
Daily Chronicle. Some discussion-is
also devoted to the charges of con
gress passing food export measures
and possibly an embargo on cotton
and war materials.
Will Do as Lincoln Did.
' The Times credits President Wil-
variation of this view out of deference
to President Wilson's views is alto
gether unthinkable. The surprise at
the president's step will be intensified
by the contrast between the state of
mind- reflected in his -note and the
chorus of approbation with which the
chief organs of American- opinion
were hailing Mr. Lloyd George's re
jection of the German peace propos
als. The difference between them can
not but suggest that in supporting
.the German scheme President Wil
son may have failed to gauge the
trend of the best American opinion.
"We should have supposed that by
this time the irreconcilable conflict
between the objects of the allies and
the objects of the central powers was
plain to all. We share to the full
President Wilson's humanitarian feel
ings; we are even fighting for them,
but we see no hope of a just and
lasting peace until Prussian militar
ism has been laid low on the field of
battle. The enemy are posing as vic
son with complete sincerity, but fears
his suggestion will be misunderstood
and has no doubt whatever regard
ing the reception of the note will
have at the hands of . every allied na
tion. According to the Times, the
entente will unquestionably treat it as
Lincoln and Seward treated all sug
gestions of European interference in
the civil war. . . . ' '
"The premiers of England,' France,
Italy and Russia," " says the Times,
"have all nlainlv and vigorously de
the recent Oerman note, attributes tne
president's action to the success of
propaganda conducted by Count von
Bernstorff in America and what they
describe as the masterly inactivity of
the late British government. The
more general impression is that the
agitation in America for an embargo
on food exports had much to do with
Mr. Wilson's action. It is also sug
gested that the president may have
received special information from the
German government and is aware to
London, Dec. 21. The general
puhjie hid iti first-news' ol President
Wilson'i note from the morning pa
pers and the'matter waj the one topic
of conversation on incoming subur
ban trains and throughout the coun
try. The people, like the press, were
rather taken aback, as they had about
arrived at the conclusion that Pre
mier Llovd George's speech had put
clared the course desired by Germany
to be utterly inadmissible, and any
an end to all peace talk unlets the
torious aggressors in tne very nocu-
investigators who nave resigned.
be appointed as assistant.
THOMPSON. BELDEN
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Glove and Merchandise
Certificates for Gifts
Issued for any amount, redeemable at any time
in gloves, or other merchandise throughout the
store, in thei kindcolor and size desired. . .
i'; One of the best last-moment gifts:
Handkerchiefs Jor&Everybody
' T T :.. - ... . ! i . j .j.. ...... 'S . -If
' Inexhaustible seem the assortments, in the face
of the heaviest holiday buying even t
Dainty embroidered linen handkerchiefs, 25c, 50c,"
75c, $1.00, $1.25 upward.. i ,
Madeira embroidered handkerchiefs, I Plain sheer
hemstitched style, 10c, 15e to 50c. . j
' - j . Every one pure linen ' j
' Appropriately packed 'for gift purposes.
The New
Candy Section
Offers a complete
assortment of fine! f
candies. . . ,
SATURDAY SPECIAL 1
One pound of as- 0(1 1
sorted chocolates, VJl
A special package, 60c quality.
s Bajamont Balcony. v
Shop Early
v Morning Hours
Are By Far the Best
A Substantial Gift
A Wise Choice
Blankets and Comfort-(-
ablet for the Home -
. i 'if. .mi r ".' '
Wool blankets,11 a fine"',
quality, large size," in
fancy plaids of pink,
,- blue, tan, gray; also
V white with colored bor
ders, 5 and $7 a pair.
J Comfortables for full size :
beds, varied patterns in
" silkoline, fancy stitch- '
ing, filling of best sani
tary cotton, ' w i n t e r
weight, $2.50. V'
BEDDING BASEMENT V
1
Appropriate Gifts "
....For All....
1 . . ' ', . ' . , ,' " i ,
; Fro.m ;. the Jt Least Expensive to
:i the most Elaborate Each Article
, , ,, Bears the Mark of Quality 1
Thompson, Bcldcn & Co.
The largest arid Best
Assortment of
Silk Hose
Ever Shown for ;
v.. , Chriatma. "lit.
, ; . .... . ; , . , " .,
Prices, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, V
$2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 and $5
a nntr.
Packed in Holiday Boxes.
The Last Day Before Christmas
This Store v is One : to Enjoy Thoroughly
It presents itself in gay Holiday , mood and offers its manifold gift
, collections with the happy knowledge that they afford the choicest
.wares of .many nations the craft of the most skilled artisans, all
assembled here for your convenient arid expedient selection.
: Chosen 'Thoughtfully, With a" flfteinse.jof Fitness
THOMPSON. BELDEN
& COMPANY
Helpful Suggestions
FURS: The gift of all gifts,
choice, luxuriously warm
and fashionable, reason
able in price
- Muffs, $6.75 to $50.
Scarfs, $7.50 to $50. .
Hudson Seal Coats,
$140.25 to $324.50
BLANKET ROBES: Made
of Beacon Blankets, in
mannish style, warm and
comfortable; a complete
variety of styles and
sizes, $5, $8.75, $10.50,
$12.50. '
BLOUSES: To see is to en
joy, for these are new
blouses of every descrip
tion and color and fabric,
plain blouses, beaded
blouses, embroidered -blouses,
to suit every
taste and purse. Satur
day some very excellent
Georgette Blouses. $3.95
and $5.95.
SILK PETTICOATS. Ad
vanced styles for spring,
very dainty and choice,
plain shades and flow
ered effects, $5, $6.50,
$7.50 to $12.50.
From the Gift Shop Second Floor..
t " : - ' - ,' .
The
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I'M.
( Vith Varied Stocks' of Desirables
Will Be of Great Service Saturday
Shop-yf2
GLOVES OR GLOVE BONDS for
men, mocha or ftlace, silk lined
or unlined, f l.SO to $3.00.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, Jap
silks, in white, 50c, 75e, $1.00.
: Cheney Silk, fancy colors, TSe.
, Linen Handkerchiefs, 15c-$1.25
Initials in white or colors, 3S
. and 60c. . . . , :-f. '
FANCY SUSPENDERS, SOc, 7So,
' $1.00 and $1.80.
All in Xmas boxes. '
BATH ROBES, bright, warm col-
ore, niade, with cords or belts.
A gift sure to please, $5.00 to
$18.50. .- ;!.-;. -.
SILK KNIT' REEFERS, fringed
. ends, all colors, $1.80 to $7.50.
p. Cheney Silk Reefers, fringed
or hemmed ends( $1.50 to $8. '
BEAtTIJ3?OlECKWEAR, Urge
,. shapas, Ctaade with slip-easy
.bands, 5ttc.to $3.50. . , ;s .
" Buy yoin'3eckwear, of us for
good quality. .
MEN'S HOSE, Wayne Knit or In- i
. - terwoven, 25c to $2.00 the pair.
Good silk hose our specialty.
GIVE SHIRTS. Whether you
prefer plain or pleated, soft or
; stiff cuffs, white or colors, you
. will find a great variety to pick
', from in such well known makes
as Manhattan, Eagle and Arrow.
OUTING FLANNEL PAJAMAS
or NIGllT SHIRTS; SILK PA-.
JAMAS, packed one in a box,
t $4.00 and $5.00.
The Mens Shop is only a step to the left as you enter the main entrance.
Silk Underwear
. Is Always Preferred
, Silk VCsts, $1.75, $2.50. '
Milanaise Silk, $3.50.
In pink and white., .
Silk Bloomers, $3, $3.50.
Silk Combinations, $4.75, $5.
See the many beau
. tiful things offered
! at reasonable prices. ,
' 1 ' " ' Main Floor,
Choice Dress Silks
Specially, Priced
Suitable for waists and
dresses, yard wide; a good
range of wanted colors.
$1.50 and , $1.75 qualities,
for $1.28.
$2.00 qualities, for, $1.69.
New All Wool ' .
Dress Goods
Poplins, Crepes, Sergesi
values to $1.50 yard,
( SATURDAY -
95c a Yard
New Neckwear
Broadcloth ' Collars and
Sets, .i. '
Organdy Collars, , ,
Hand-embroidered Col
lars, Georgette and Embroid
ered Collars,
- Lace Collars, .
Vestees, Guimps and wide .
plaitings for fichus.
Fresh, Desirable Neckwear,
that is exclusive in most in-
stances. Prices very sensible.
Art Needlework
. For those who, the last day,
fear that the gift distinctive will
elude them, this Section' offers
much of interest.
Here are those delightful little
things, just more han card, "and
a host of exquisite articles for the
home beautiful.
, ' Third Floor.
Christmas Gloves
Easy to Choose the Last Day
No mistake when the jgift is gloves, espe
cially when they are Trefousse Gloves.
Large stocks in all'; colors and sizes.
icate pastel shades, also
r navy, brown,--frray and
, black, . one : on' two- clasps,
- heavy embroidery, $2.78.
Washable gloves, $1.75.
4.1
Firstj qutylity, i4 wbii jandjjfi Pique.s in til', colors ( $2.00,
ueucaw pastel snaaes, un . Anj m .
Capes and "'Mochas, ' $1.25, '
$1.80, $1.75.- ;
. Children's Kid Mittens, 59c. -
Greeting Cards,
Seals, Labels,'
Booklets, Tissue
Paper, Ribbons
To Adorn All Parcel.
FINE LINENS
v Such As Ours
Make the
Loveliest Kind
of Gifts.
New Camisoles
Specially Priced
Saturday for $ I
Every miss and matron will
appreciate a camisole, and the
one we mention is so reason
able in price. It is very dainty,
being made of flesh colored
wash silks, trimmed with wide
filet lace and ribbon shoulder
straps. '.' .
The price, $1.00, is for Satur
day only.
Cor.eta Thlri Flaw.
In the Hand bag
Section We find (
That, notwithstanding the
vogue of the fanciful bag,
the bag of leather is still the
most welcome . gift. v
Seal and Crepe Seal Leather
. Bags, lined with silk and
: , leather, fitted with coin
purse and mirror, $2.50,
; $3.75, $4 up to $9.50.
Main Alslo, First Floor.
Sale of Novelties
at Reduced Prices
$2 Hand-tinted Indian pic
tures, $1.00.
A r few'' Model Pillows,
Scarfs and Center Pieces for
HALF PRICE.
Art Calendars, ONE
HALF PRICE, v
Third Floor. i
APRONS
" Don't forget a slip-on
apron to completely cover
your dress when you take
one last look at the Christ
mas feast.
Two very popular styles are
priced at 85c and $1.35.
i Practical Gifts at " Popu
lar Prices. ,
.-".':.?iY" Bumat,
Infinite satisfaction
1 attends i your s "
. every purchase :
in the
Thompson-Belden
Store.
White Ivory Toilet j
Articles for Christmas
Powder Boxes, Hair Receivers,
Perfume Bottles, Clothes
Brushes, Jewel Boxes, Pin
cushions, Nail Buffers, 98c. ..
White Ivory Nail Files, Button,
Hooks, Pin Cushions, Per
fume Bottles, Powder Boxes
with puffs, SPECIAL, 19c
Shop Early
Morning Hours
are the best )
A SOROSIS CERTIFICATE
The Slipper illustrated
: comes in red, bronze, blue
and pink kid. Priced, $3.
Solves a Problem
Redeemable for Sorosis
Shoes in. any city, at any
time, in any part of the
world. -. .
Slippers for
' the Holidays
. Complete lines of Felt
and Kid Slippers for men,
women and children.