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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1917.
REPLY WILL CLEAR
THE ATMOSPHERE
Allied Press Thinks Note Is
Strong Statement of Posi-
tion of Entente.
! THEE MAXIMUM TERMS
unde:
CAPITO
London, Jan. 12. The Manchester
Guardian lays the reply of the allio
to President Wilson is a boldly con
ceived statement of the position oi
the allies which goes a long way to
wards satisfying President Wilson's
request for specific tnlormation as to
the objects for which they are persist
ing in (war. In this respect the Guar
dian says the note is conceived in a
wholly different spirit from Germany's
reply. It believs the reference to
the right of all peoples, small as well
as great, to security for free economic
development, refers especially to "the
vital need of Russia for free use of
the passage to the Mediterranean
through the Dardanelles, as well as
the corresponding need of Serbia and
Montenegro ot tree access to ine
Adriatic." This newspaper sees the
final break up of the Ottoman empire
in the demand for expulsion of the
Turks from fcurope and asks:
"Would Americans, who have
watched with horror the massacres of
which the Turk has been guilty, think
that would be a misfortune to the
world?" The article concludes:
"The allies put their aims high.
They are perhaps the maximum rather
than minimum terms. But the allies
are careful to state that the ruin or
political destruction of the Germanic
powers forms no part of their objects,
which it as it should be. One thing
we miss and that is a clear statement
that they look forward to the Ameri
can proposal of i league to enforce
peace as an essential part of the guar
antees for the future which are to be
included in the conditions of peace,
but this may be implied and we trust
it Is intended."
Asks Americana to Read It
TK I.ivrnnnl Pniit exnresses the
J hope that every means will be em-
ployed to circulate the reply of the
I allies throughout the length and
i breadth of the United States, and con
i tinues:
I "There ought to be no possibility
f of any American citiien failing to be
fully possessed of to complete and so
1 convincing a presentation of the al
1 lies' case and their aims in this war,
1 which they did not seek, but which
they mean to carry through to the
I only conclusion which can insure for
1 the future universal recognition of
I those principles of liberty, justice and
3 inviolaDle fidelity to international ob-
ligation which, as President Wilson
i is reminded, 'have never ceased to
inspire the action of the United
States.'"
j The Pall Mall Gazette says:
"The note should be a broom to
J sweep away many cobwebs. The pas
I sages which outline the resettlement
of Europe are of the most supreme
interest. There has been no more
momentous announcement for 100
I vears. It is a proclamation that will
mak the world's pulse beat faster
j'and put fresh enthusiasm into the
soldiers of freedom."
14 The Globe lays:
' "We are sure the German people
will receive the note in a spirit of
welcome and that now the (entente)
'"allies' object! are known their long
is ing for peace will be more than ever
I manifest. The Germans now know
I that none of the allies' dreams of that
i extermination which they have been
tauuht to expect. What has the in-
dividual German to lose by accept
ance of the allies' terms. Such reor
; ganizatioo will enable him, in com
i inon with the rest of Europe, to live
; in security and peace."
I The Evening Standard says:
i "The note tor the first time im
i presses on the public mind the true na-
ture of the allies' task. After all, the
(main obstacle to peace at this mo
I meat is the impossibility of reaching
ian agreement with undefeated Ger
smany, for the allies' avowed terms
1 cannot possibly be accepted by the
'enemy to long at he is able to resist.
The terms imply defeat of long cher-
ished ambitions which can only be ac
I cepted at the point of the sword."
' French Press Unanimous.
I Paris, Jan. 12. The morning papers
are unanimous in their apprqvai of
'the reply of the allies to President
Wilson's note, the only difference
'being in the terms of expression. Al-
treo Lapua, editor ot the 1' igaro, says:
' ."The principal value of the note is
;the clear and solemn declaration of
I the allies at to their objects in pur
suing the war. Either they will be
itully attained or Oermany will be a
1 .: I r: .
luiumuai urcuaic w curupc inn on
.the first opportunity will again turn
jit into a field of carnage. Our enemies
arc now in possession oi our true
aims. They can compare them with
their own and deduce therefrom the
idegree of our resistance and our im-
'! 1.1- ....I... . : . l .i .,
'fjiaiAvic itBuiic w vauquiMl IIICIll,
I Stephen Ptchon. writing in the
(Petit Journal, says: "Germany refuses
,to reveal its aims, except in confer
ence. The allies state clearly the ob
jects they desire to attain. In the
it-:. I c. . aI .-.:, j: i
umtcu aisics incy win qisunguisn
jbetween the two and President Wil-
son, jurist, but also advocate of tlu
imane ideas, will have no difficulty in
making up his mind."
"We have spoken for the world."
Mays the Petit Parisien. "President
Wilson, whose fine sense of justice
is known, cannot fail to be struck by
our eagerness to meet his view. The
special note addressed to him by Bel
gium, so dignified and so calm, will
ttonfirm the judgment which his con
science has already pronounced. It
lis now plainly shown the entente has
fiothing to hide. Will our adversaries
e equally trunk?
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V. S. SKNATOR OWEN.
Washington, Jan. 12. Congress has
before it today the joint resolution
introduced by Senator Owen, designed
to take away from the United States
supreme court the power to declare
an act of congress unconstitutional.
The assumption of this power by the
federal courts, Owen declares, takes
away from the "sovereignty of the
people of the United States."
Section of Will Giving
Baby to Aunt is Void
Denver, Colo., Tan. 12. A provi
sion in the will of Walter M. Davis,
who died here in 1914, bequeathing
his 2-year-old daughter to his sister,
Miss Jennie Brown, was ignored by
Judge Rofhgerber in county court
here yesterday, who refused to give
the child into custody of her aunt.
The action was taken at the instance
of consul for the child's mother, who
was estranged from her husband
prior to his death.
Body of Mrs. Cochrane
Found in Kansas River
Lawrence, Kan., Jan. 12. The mys
tery surrounding the disappearance
of Mrs. Charles Cochrane, wife of an
engineering professor of the Univer
sity of Kansas, was solved here to
day when her body was found in the
Kansas river. Mrs. Cochrane left her
home here the night of October 25
and a nation-wide search for her fol
lowed.
Naw Rani Carriers.
WMhlnatnit. Jan. IS. (special Taiwan). )
Rural carriers appointed: Nebraska Mfi
Cooa, N. Ray, W. Coleman: Mllforrt, Alva
C. Bennett; Nebraska City, Karl 0. Harp.
Iowa Dow city, ualvin ,r. Hreen; wnit
tns , Henry D. VHook ; Wlnterset, Wwyne K.
Thnmas: Decorah, Host J. Luium; Mystic.
Lorena Bbonts. -
South Dakota Bath, lroy J. Wither;
Crertnrk-h. Frank MumpUm: Ronholt, Kdwln
II. Fuller and Andrew T. Jorsensen.
Kansas Uffallah. Cyrenus B. icely.
Dr. T, W. Kins hss been appointed pen
sion surveon at Greenfield, la., on the reo.
ommendatlOD of W. W. Marsh.
Piles Cored In t to 14 Maya,
DruaateU refund money If PAStn ftlM
jMENT falls to cure Itching. Blind. Rleedlnc
w rroirHBini ruee. eirti Application five
uw. ,.eenwBmni
Sick-Headache!
Or. J. J. Oldwall says that (his ueeseV
nxiy Qistrsssine mioses aoa Dot shorten
lie. bm does not enoear to be ctiruM Hut.
SersrS from Shis affllaUoa ars eouaemneo. to
tinderf o lbs psnodlcal auacbs every few
weesr anui they an forty years of Mc arts.
otwm wwu ars rrvqaent, ana
oally aluwpa&r eoursly. Fwiuuvs mess.
Bpm darunf the attack are ail that it ts pos
sible to nwawst. wruis can in the dint it lbs
beet prevsnUTS mens are. ah attack mar
Mies be prs-vs-ntM by taking two aou
fesmobt Mbleu when ths arst symptoms
snsear, and on aaU-kmniDia tablet syerr
two boors dortoa ths attack shortens 11.
cases the pala and brlnas lest and qulsb
' AnU-kamnla tablet may bs obtalaeit as
all dnudsu. Ask lor A-K Tali leu. fhey
inioklj reUrrt aU pain.
THE STORE OF THE TOWN ,
i
OUR
Annual Sale
Suits
and
Overcoats
Ua
RECOGNIZED EVENT
Notwithstanding the
very great advance in
the price of woolens, we
are giving our custom
ers the money-saving
opportunity that they
are accustomed to ex
pect from us at this sea
son of the year.
THE
Men's Suits
and
Overcoats
and ,
The Boys'
and
Children's
Clothing
now offered are from
our regular stocks of
goods, made by Brown
ing, King & Company,
in our own shops. There
are corresponding re
ductions all through our
FURNISHING DEPT.,
with some remarkable
values in Fancy Shirts
and Neckwear.
Browning. King
& Company
Limit to Undertakers'
Charges in Trumble Bill
(Kroni tt Hlaff Oorresfwindnt 1
Lincoln, Jan. 12. (Special.) A
maximum ratr of $100 to be charged
by undertakers, except where special
agreement to the contrary is made in
writing, is proposed in a bill intro
duced by Representative Trumble in
the house today. It forbids any charge
in excess of that sum, except as speci
fied, for all services and supplies fur
nished in preparing a body lor inter
ment and conducting the funeral.
A duplicate of the Howell senate
bill to make competition in the fire in
surance business unlawful by punish
ing any company or agent who cuts
rates was offered by Mr. Ollis in the
lower chamber.
Mr. Shannon, a Douglas county
member, has a hill to reduce all freight
rates wtihin the state 10 per cent be
low those in effect January 1. 1916.
The penalty it prescribes for violation
is $100 to $1,000 fine, applying to rail
road companies, but not to their offi
cers or emnloyes.
Two bills fathered by Representa
tive Harris of Greeley would exempt
new railroad lines from regulation of
their rates by the railway commis
sion, and also from being required to
operate exclusive passenger trains un
til their net earnings reach 10 per
cent.
Mr. McAllister has a proposed con
stitutional amendment empowering
the state or any county or counties to
I establish rural credit banks and loan
. money on real estate security.
1 The state aid bridge law is to be
' amended, if Representative Tracewell
, has his way, so as to reduce the mini
mum width of streams coming under
the law from 175 to 100 feet.
! Rumor Peoria May Take
Place in Western League
Peoria, III., Jan. 12. The presence
of E. J. Hanlon, owner of the Sioux
City club of the Western league, here
yesterday, revived the rumor that
Peoria is under consideration as a
city for the Western league this sea
son. Hanlon conferred with Presi
dent Jack Ryan of the Peoria club.
The National Capital
Thft Herat.
JlrM at noon. Riumed conatdoratton
of Walnh watr powr bill.
Interstate rommfrro committee began
contiidfrallon of railroad 1 elfin la tion.
Adjourned at 6:0C p. m. to noon Satur
day. The MotiMC.
Met at 11 a. m.
' KcommittMd th loak Inquiry trsa to tho
rule committee with instruction to report
ba-k within five dayH.
(.'onnldered conference report on Immigra
tion bill already adopted by the senate.
Adamnon bill embracing principal feature
of frenldent Wllaon'tt railway legislation pro
gram fonsldered by commerct committee.
ronxlderatlon of poitofMi- appropriation
bill renumed.
Immigration bill wan aent bark to confer
ence with Instructions to change Iti effective
date from July 1 to May 1.
Adjourned at 6:0 p. m. to II a. m, Saturday.
GREAT MUNITIONS
PLANTDESTROYED
Half Million Shells Explode
and Wreck Mill and Many
Honses.
NO KNOWN LOSS OF LIFE
New York, Jan. 12. The eighty
acre ammunition plant of the Cana
dian Car and Foundry company, near
Kingsland, N. J., is a scarred and
blackened ruin today, swept by dairies
and plowed by bursting shells. The
fire that started there late yester
day still smouldered in spots, but the
firemen, who stood at a safe distance
last night watching the explosion of
half a million three and six-inch
shells, closed in on the ruins cau
tiously. The loss, estimated at more than
$4,000,000, is accounted for almost en
tirely by the destruction of shells
which the company loads at this plant
for the Russian government. The
rectangular enclosure contained be
tween forty and fifty buildings, but
these were of flimsy construction, and
it is said that the company intended
to abandon them in a short time when
it finished its present contract.
The hundreds of families which
fled from Kingsland began their re
turn to their homes this morning.
They entered a desolate village. Many
of the houses were so shell riddled
they were not tenantable. The po
lice authorities lifted the dead line
they had thrown around the residence
section in an effort to prevent loot
ing and assisted the returning towns
men in putting their households in
order. Some of the dwellings ap
peared ruined beyond repair. Many
of those who ran for safety spent' the
night huddled uncomfortably in
churches and schools.
The shops of the Delaware, Lack
awanna & Western railroad, in the
vicinity of the munition plant, were
badly damages. Shells rained into
them, ruining machinery and equip
ment. Detonations continued throughout
the forenoon. On the chance that
employes injured and suffering from
exposure might be lying on the Hack
ensack meadows, across which many
fleeing persons made their escape, po
licemen were detailed to make a
search. It was considered possible
that a number of persons reported
missing may have drowned in the
meadow streams.
W. B. Harkness. superintendent of
the munitions works, said he believed
there was no loss of life. He did not
know how the fire started, he said,
nor could he estimate the damage.
THAW MAY HAVE
TAKEN POISON ALSO
Several Tablets Which Would
Produce Slow Death Found
in His Pockets.
WOUNDS ABE NOT SEEIOUS
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 12. Harry
K. Thaw,' who slashed his throat with
a razor and cut an artery in his wrist
in an attempt to commit suicide here
yesterday, will be able to leave the
hospital within two weeks, unless he
also swallowed poison tablets, ac
cording to statements of his phy
sicians early today. Several poison
tablets which produce a slow death
were found in his pockets, and if he
took any of them it may be twenty
four hours before the symptoms man
ifest themselves, the doctors say.
Firemen Select Delegates.
c;j M.h 12 rSnerial Tel
egram.) The ' following delegates
were chosen to tne riremena cnnc
convention at Auburn next week:
c,i, TnKJn Snrpn Wilnes. Frank
Clinton, Gus Wellner and Charles Mc-
Natt.
GEO. T. WILSON, Mfr.
Thompson Beden&G)
A Final Disposal Saturday of Much
Desirable Merchandise at Low Prices
Pillows $2.50
For Saturday Selling
Embroidered pill ows,
finished complete with
inside pillows, beautiful
designs, including lodge
pillows, with one partic
ularly handsome
Knights of Pythias and
one Odd Fellows pillow.
Sold Regularly for
$5, $6, $7, $8, and $10
Saturday $2.50
Instruction in all
branches; of needlework
without charge. Daily
lessons, 10 to 12 M., 3
to 5 P. M., under the su
pervision of Miss Steen
strup. Art NaadUwork Third Floor.
Quality Hosiery
Silk Hose, black and white,
with lisle tops and soles;
out or regular sizes, $1.25
a pair.
Fay Hose for Children,
recommended because they
button to the waist and do
not require supporters; in
black and white. Ask to be
shown.
Women's Collars
At Reductions
Broadcloth, Satin, Geor
gette and Pique Collars,
$1.00, $1.50, $1.75, $2,
$2.25 and $2.50.
A few sets alto reduced
in price.
Needed Notions
Baltinr, plain and stamped, in
black and white, 1 to 3H
inches wide; 10c to 30c a yard.
Fuinin, DeLong and Wilsnap,
10c a card.
Collar Start, 5c and 10c a card.
Collar Bands, all sixes, Sc each.
Clark's 200-yard, beat 6-cord Spool
Cotton, Sc, or SSc a dozen.
Two-HoU Pearl Bartons, Be a doz.
Notions Main Floor.
' Pillow Cases 13c Each
i Made of a good grade of
muslin, 3-inch hem, sizes
fj 45x36 and 42x86, for Sat;
ij! urday, 13c each.
1 Basement.
McCall Patterns
New Designs
Now on Sale
The Importance of These
January Linen Prices
Is Not to Be Underestimated
Extra Values in Turkish
Towels and Wash Cloths
25c Extra Large Bleached
Turkish Towels, 19c.
45c Extra Heavy Bleached
Turkish Towels, 25e.
85c Extra Heavy Bleached
Turkish Towels, 65c.
8 l-3c Turkish Wash Cloths, 5c
Turknit Wash Cloths, 2c.
Turknit Wash Cloths, 3c.
Fine Linen Guest Towels
65c Linen Huck Guest Towels,
for 50c.
$1.00 Linen Huck Guest Tow
els, for SSc.
Bleached Table Cloths
$10.00 Table Cloths, $ 7.50
$13.50 Table Cloths, $10.00
$15.00 Table Cloths, $11.89
$20.00 Table Cloths, $15.00
Bleached Napkins
$12.00 Napkins, $ 8.89 a doz.
$15.00 Napkins, $11.89 a doz.
$20.00 Napkins, $13.50 a doz.
$25.00 Napkins, $20.00 a doz.
Bleached Hemstitched . .
Table Clothes
$6.00 quality, size 2x2 yards,
for $4.50.
$6.75 quality, size 2x2 yards,
for $5.00.
Saturday in the Fabric Section
New Tub Silk Many numbers
in new stripes, colors and ex
cellent qualities have just been
unpacked. - Some unusually
fine shirting stripes are in
cluded. All fast colors, $1.00,
$1.25 and $1.50.
New Wool Skirtings French
Serges are most popular in
plain, plaids, and stripes.
Haskell's Famous Black Silks at
Reduced Prices Only a few
days are left in which to select
these quality silks at present
low prices.
Silk and Cotton Crepe de
Chine, the correct weight
for underwear. Washes
beautifully (36-inch),
50c. '
Muff Format Have your
muff made into one of the
new stylish shapes. (Velvet
Section.)
A table of Choice Silks for
$1.18 a yard.
Trefousse Gloves "
For All Occasions
Trefousse are the finest
of French Kid Gloves
and are sold exclusive
ly by Thompson, Bel
den & Co., in Omaha.
First Quality Pique, in all
. colors and sizes, $2.75.
Special Pique, in all colors
and sizes, $2 and $2.25.
Orerseam, in all colors and
sizes, $1.75.
Experienced Fitter Will
See That You Receive
Proper Attention.
Do You Appreciate
The Value of a
Good Brassiere?
The Brassiere is the
friend of most women and
will be particularly neces
sary for the coming season.
Saturday we offer a new
style, made of strong ma
terials and lace, very ef
fective under sheer blous
es. Women who have cul
tivated a taste for smart,
correct brassieres, will
enjoy this number, which
is priced for Saturday,
at $1.19.
Corset Section Third Floor.
FINAL CLEARANCE
OF
S0R0SIS SHOES
Fashionable models for
dress and street wear.
Leathers : Blue kid, bronze
kid, patent kid, and dull kid
These Have Sold Up to$8aPr.
For Saturday Only
$3.95
Pair
0
Every Suit in Stock
In Saturdays Clearance
No reservation, all are included: Velvet,
Velours, Broadcloths, Velour du Laine,
Serges, and other fashionable fabrics. There
is but a limited number, but all are from our
regular stock, new this season. (
Former $25 Suits -
Former $27.50 to $35 Suits
Former $37.50 to $50 Suits
Former $55 to $125 Suits -
- $9.95
- $14.75
-$18.75
- $28.50
SIZES 16 TO 44
SPECIA-7 FOR MEN
A Saturday Sale
White Shirts (slightly
soiled), including full
dress styles; short stiff ,
bosom detached cuff
shirts, negligees, and
pleats. Sizes 14 to 18.
$1.25, $1.50, $2 values,
all in one lot, Satur
day, $1.00.
THE MEN'S SHOP Left
Fiber Hose, first quality, all
colors and sizes, light or
heavy weights, 25c.
Outing Flannel Night Shirts
Sizes 15 to 20; cut full.
While they last, 59c.
Two-Piece Woolen Under
wear, Values up to $2.00.
Odd lines, which we will
discontinue. Your choice,
Saturday, 95c.
of 16th Street Entrance.
Saturday Toilet
Goods Specials
Non-Spy - - - 45c
Powder Puffs - 8c
Hand Lotion - 15c
A large bottle.
Main Floor.
Women's Union
Suits for Less
Heavy Cotton Union Suits,
high neck, long sleeves,
Stretton make ; $3 qual
ity for $1.98.
Cotton Fleeced Union
Suits, -extra sizes only,
75c quality, 49c.
A small charge made for alteration service.
All Sales Final
Special Millinery Event
New Satins and Straw C
Trimmed Hats V
Ten new, fashionable shapes, repro
ductions of Paris models. Colors,
black, brown, navy, green
Specially Priced Saturday -
$5
Millinery Section, Second Floor.