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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL 15, 1917.
TENSION IN SPAIN
BECOMES ACDTE
Indications that Ministry Has
Decided to Break Relations
.With Germany. .
TIME TO ACT, SAYS PAPER
Madrid, April 14.-(Via Paris.)
I-oreign Minister Gimeno hu an
nounced that the protest to Germany
in regard to the linking of the Span
ish steamer San Fulgencio was sent
to the Spanish ambassador in Berlin
on Saturday.
The gravity of the situation is em
phasized by all the newspapers. The
semi-official Diario Universal, after
saying that the ministers reached an
unanimous decision as to the course
of the government at cabinet meet
ing Thursday, continues:
"We do not know what their de
risions are, but we realize that their
imporfance is such as to produce a
complete solidarity of the cabinet
"The moment is grave for Spain,
-which no longer can abstract itself
trom the reverberations of the events
transpiring around it"
ENGLISH WITHIN
A FEW HUNDRED
; YABDSOF GOAL
(CoaUaoW Vnm hu On..)
front for a distance of four miles.
The Germans are in retreat
The gaps in the German defenses
were made in two places. Positions
on a front of three miles between
the doable crassier and Givenchy and
another mile on the north flank of
the Hindenburg trench system were
captured. Advance posts were pushed
well toward Queant and'Pronville, im
portant points in the German de
fenses. The Germans are fighting as they
retire from Loos southward and are
being hard pressed.
Fire and explosions in the terri
tory to the rear of the German lines
i continue. The weather today was
favorable for campaigning.
French Busy Further South.
Paris, April 14. Artillery fighting
continue with marked intensity in
the Champagne, the war office an
nounces. French patrols were active
and brought back prisoners. South of
St Quentin there were heavy artil
lery actions.
The statement follows:
"South of St Quentin our artil
lery continued to bombard the Ger
man positions. There was no infan
try fighting during the night between
the Somme and the Oise. Two Ger
man turpris attack were broken
op by our fire.
"In the Champagne the artillery
fighting was very severe. On this
part of the front we made numerout
reconnaisances, bringing back prison
ers. Near La Chappelotte a German
reconnoitering party attempted to
reach our lines after a violent bom
bardment. It was dispersed and driven
back to the German trenches."
German Line Holding.
Berlin, April 14. (Via London.)
Northeast of Arras and on the River
Scarpe there was a pause in the fight
ing activity yesterday, says the offi
cial itatement issued today by the
German army headquarters staff.
On both banks of the River Somme,
the German statement add, strong
enemy force advanced against
ottr St. Quentin position. The
attack failed under heavy losses, the
British leaving three officer and
more than 200 men in our hand.
. Further south, at Crolselles and
Bullecourt, say the announcement,
the British, after violent artillery fire,
several tiiircs vainly attacked. In
counter thrust "we inflicted consider
able losses on the enemy."
Railroad Men Say that r
Alt is Fine in the North
Julius Lever, general freight and
passenger agent of the Wyoming
line of the Northwestern, with head
quarter in Casper, and E. E. Ben
jamin, general agent at Deadwood,
S. D are both in town for the week
end. They report business booming
through the section they represent
In Wyoming, say Mr. Lever, the
oft industry is going ahead by leaps
and bound, new well being brought
in in large number.
Mr. Benjamin asserts that alt
through the irrigated section- north
of the Black Hills farmer are put
ting every available acre into crops.
Both of the Northwestern men
come from the range country and say
that notwithstanding that last winter
was unusually cold and long cattle
and sheep came through in fairly
good condition, the losses not being
much more than normal. .
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CAMPAIGN TO HELP
TO-STRICKEN JEWS
Rabbi Leon Harrison and Gov-
ernor Neville Will Lend As
sistance to the Cause.
CENTRAL WORK IN OMAHA
Dr. Leon Harrison, for more than
:wenty-five years rabbi of , Temple
Israel, St. Louis, Mo., and a leader
in his city and state as political re
former, religious liberal and inspir
ing educator, comes to Omaha April
23 and 24 to assist in propaganda
work m behalf of the war-stricken
Jew of Europe and Falenstine. This
part of the campaign inaugurated
by the American Jewish Relief com
mittee to alleviate the Jews in the
warring countries, A mass meeting of
Jewish citizens of Omaha and vicin
ity is called for this purpose at the
Boyd theater. Tuesday evening. April
24, by the local war relief committee,
of which Harry Zimman is chairman
and Morris Levy i treasurer. The
mass meeting will be a most inspiring
and memorable gathering.
Governor Here Also.
In addition to Rabbi Harrison, Gov
ernor Neville and other prominent
men will lend their presence and in
fluence to this cause in behalf of suf
fering humanity. Rabbi Harrison
stand at the forefront a a man of
eloquence, possessing rare personal
magnetism. No movement in St.
Lout tor the betterment ot its civic
life is proposed without the hearty
co-operation of Dr. Harrison. He in
augurated a campaign in his home
town for the increase of the pay of
the St. Louis school teacher, which
brought about great reform in their
behalf. One of hi great addresses
was delivered at the memorial services
for President McKinley in the pres
ence of 20,000 people at the St Louis
coliseum.
His power as organizer and orator
was shown in 1916 when he made a
whirlwind campaign in Missouri,
Kansas and the southwest in behalf
of the Jewish war sufferers. Through
his strong personality he has made
his name familiar and his presence
an attraction throughout the land.
Ua Monday evening, April 23, a re
ception and dinner will be tendered
him at the Fontenelle by many of his
friends. ,
Persistent Advertising Is the Road
To Success.
Tailoring
Service
that you will appreciate is the
kind I render. My made-to-order
Suit at $35 are better
: than you get elsewhere for
, $40.
1S1SM Dodge St
THE PARISIAN CLOAK CO.
Located at 318-320 South 16th St., Is
soon to be a thing of the past. Why?
Because their building is to be torn
down snd replaced by a magnificent
hotel They must sell out their en
tire spring stock quick Suits, Coats
and Dresses at a great sacrifice.
THE WRECKERS ARE COMING.
OMAHANS DONATE
TO CODY MONUMENT
Buffalo Bill's Friends Here
Subscribe to Memorial fund
Many Elks Contribute.
ENTIRE NATION "CHTPS IN"
As one of the vice presidents and
members of the executive committee
of the Colonel Cody Memorial asso
ciation, Sam F. Dutton, Denver, is in
the city, arousing interest in the prop
osition to raise $200,000 to pay the
cost of erecting a mounment to the
memory of the late Colonel William
F. Cody, or Buffalo Bill, as he was
known to his hundreds of thousands
of friends, the world over.
In Omaha Mr. Dutton is meeting
with great success in the matter of
securing pledges. Here, among the
largest contributor to the fund will
be the Elks' lodge, of which Colonel
Cody was a member. It is expected
that the lodge will contribute largely
and in addition some liberal contribu
tions are coming from individual
members.
Denver Gives Site.
The city of Denver donate the site
for the monument, a plat situated
upon the crest of Lookout Mountain,
6,000 feet above sea level, eighteen,
miles west of Denver center, ana close
to Golden, reached by a splendid au
tomobile road. In addition to this, the
city will appropriate $35,000. Boy
Scouts have taken the matter uo in
all portions of the United State and
already they are lending in their
mites. In the aggregate it is expected
that their contributions will run into
the thousands of dollar. The larger
circuses have agreed that some day
during the coming season each will
donate their entire proceeds, which
may reach $50,000 to $75,000.
hlks lodges all over the country
have taken the irittcr up and their
rontributiona are now coming in, as
are the contributions of thousands of
school children. Besides all these,
there are many individual contribu
tions which range all the way from
$1 up to $50.
Ihe body of Colonel Cody now re-
S -,ses in a receiving vault in Denver,
ut Sunday, June 3, this year, it will
be placed in its final resting place in
the tomb on Lookout Mountain. The
funeral will be conducted by the
Masons, one of the Denver lodges
having charge. This is at the request
cf the North Flatte lodge, of which
the colonel was a member.
The details of the monument have
been agreed upon and is to be on the
order of a masoleum of stone. There
will be a large room in which hun
fireds of interesting articles connected
with the active life of Colonel Cody
will be placed on exhibition. They will
Include a stage coach, hi guns, sad
dles, scalps of Indians taken by him
self, booksw ritten by himself and
thousands of the mementoes that were
dear to him during his lifetime.
On the top of the masoleum will be
placed a mammoth statue of the colo
nel in his characteristic pose, as
shown in the Pappacena painting.
Sarfce Sua Asalnat Solemn.
London. April 14. An uprising1 .f S.r
btan. asalnat tha Balsarlana, who bow are
oooupylnf tholr country la raportad In an
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$16.95
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Style 15
With aix selection of your own
choice, three 10-lnch double-disc
records. Term 60c per week.
Other Modal, at $25, $30, $7S
aad Up
We 'carry a complete line ot
Columbia, Records, domestic and
foreign, and our facilities to have
customers make personal selection
in our demonstrating booths are
unsurpassed.
Yon are aontuulr tavltad. .
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OMAHA, NEB.
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W.FUaa.
You or
Refund
Your Money
Says:
"Your teeth tell what your chances are for continued
health and strength, and they should be kept in perfect
condition. A little time and money spent on them today
may mean everything in the future." .
Beat Silver Eft..
Filling.... OUC
Wonder Pints Worth
$15 to $23
Beat 22-h t 4
Cold Crow. . Pf
Heaviest Bridge
I Work, per tooth PT
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No Stadeats.
CENSORS NAMED
TO HANDLE NEWS
Committee of Lansing;, Baker,
Daniels and George Creel
Appointed.
WEITER CIVILIAN CHAIRMAN
Washington, April 14. Control of
publicity in connection with the gov
ernment's war activities was placed by
President Wilson today in the hands
of a public committee of information
whose task it wjll be to safeguard
secret of value to the enemy and at
the same time to see that all affairs
of the nation are laid before the peo
ple a fully and frankly a possible.
The committee named by the presi
dent is made up of Secretaries Lan
sing, Baker and Daniels, who recom
mended the step, with George Creel,
a magazine writer, as civilian chair
man. Announcement of its' creation was
made in the following executive order:
"I hereby create a committee on
public information to be composed of
the secretary of state, the secretary of
war, the secretary of the navy, and a
civilian, who shall be charged with
the executive direction ot the com
mittee. "As civilian chairman of the com
mittee I appoint George Creel.
"The secretary of state, the secre
tary of war and the secretary of the
navy are authorised each to detail an
officer or officers to the work of the
committee."
Mr. Creel hss accepted the post
Iowa yian Elected Head
Of College in Kentucky
Lexington, Ky., April 14. Dr.
Lorin Stucky, professor of sociology
and economics at the University of
Iowa, was elected today president of
Sayre college here, the oldest Presby
terian institution in the south. Dr.
Stucky is a native of Ohio and a
graduate of Miami university.
Girl Disguised as .
Man Tries to Enlist
In Navy as Gunner
Chicago, 111., April 14. A youthful
p.rson in appearance about 16 year
old applied for enlistment in the
United States navy here today. While
the applicant waa signing the papers
Lieutenant L. M. Steven noticed a
tendril of hair atraying from under
the youth' hat
"I the lady ure she want to en
list?" arid he suddenly.
"Who, mef Yes, I am s woman.
I'm Miss Jean Ray and I'm 20 years
old. I want to be s gunner."
Lieutenant Stevene expressed re
gret that the navy had no place for
Mis Ray and advised her to go home,
change her clothes and join the Red
Cross.
Another young woman, Mist Verda
Bethany of Townsend, Kemper coun
ty, Miss., wrote to Colonel samuel
Reber, departmental signal officer.
United States army, offering her serv
ices and explsining that "the was
strong, healthy and fit to carry a
gun." ,
Health of Guardsmen is
Fine, Dr. Hall Reports
Only three out of several hundred
National Guardsmen of the Omaha
battalion, with headquarters here, are
now confined to their beds with ill
ness. One is Sergeant Walter K. Knobbs
of Company B, who lost part of a leg
by a railroad accident Corporal Ting
ley of Company B is confined to his
home, 2719 North Twenty-fourth
street, with tonsilitis.
Private John Breen of .Vermont,
who joined Company D recently, was
taken ill Friday night A rash which
broke out on his bodv at first alarmed
physicians, but Dr. Stacy B. Hall of
the battalion said Saturday that Breen
had no contagious disease and was
now practically recovered from his
mess.
Bee Want Ad Produce Result.
ohe'TThomp
son "Belden Store
Silks -Silks
New for Spring
Many lovely new Printed Foulards.
Crepe Taffetas in the colors most
in demand. These for service.
Kimono Silks Patterns that are
strikingly original, harmoniou col
ors, 85c, $1, $1.25.
Fins Suiting Silks in qualities,
weaves and colors that can t be du
plicated, 1.50, $2, $2.26, $2.50.
The New Silks First
WASH FABRICS
Of Great Beauty .
Wonders have been accomplished
in designing these latest Wash
Materials. Prints, woven effects
and embroideries add a distinctive
touch that is pleasing.
f Inserted Enelish Voiln In twen
ty-five colors, 40 Inches wide
Monday, at the special price of
B9e a yard.
Printed Skirtings are shown in a
very extensive range of weaves and
patterns.
Monday Is Not Too
Soon to View Them All
That Our Showings
of Fine Laces
Have not suffered greatly In the
' face of existing condition i a re
markable fact
Laces of Every Kind
Filet Nets, Motifs, Filet and
Veniss Edge and Bandings, Va
lenciennes Edges and Insertions,
Torchons, Oriental Flouncing,
Silk and Metal Laces.
An Ensemble of Distinguished Models
Tailored Suits
Daytime and, Motor Coats
Gowns for Afternoon and Evening Wear
The theme of simplicity is predominate in these new Thompson
Belden Fashions. There is about them an air of refinement and
elegance that bespeaks of distinction in dress. We have no room
for the multitude of apparel styles that are at first glance com
monplace. Tailored Suits - A Wealth of Newness
Featuring braid-bound models, some with vests, belted styles, in
checked and plaided effects. Fabrics: Faille, taffeta,' and pop
lin in seasonable colors.
Demi-Tailored Models
$29.50, $35, $45
Silk Costume Suits
$55, $65, to $125
Coats Suitable for the Occasion
An all-embracing collection models of cut Bolivia, velour, du
vetine, chenille. Coats of satin, in many styles for fashionable
wear and for semi-dress occasions.
Braid-Bound Suits
$25, $35, $45
Sports Suits for
$35, $39.50, $45
Taffeta Coats
$35, $45, $59.50
Coati of Bolivia and Other
Soft Fabrics
$35 to $65
Satin Coats
$65, $75, $85
Coats of Wool Veloor, Serge,
Poplin, Poiret Twill, Gaberdine
$15, $19.50, $25 to $35
if
Beautiful Afternoon Gowns of Georgette
The art of dressmaking hat reached a high point in these newest
models. Colors have been used in a clever and daring manner.
Embroideries, beading and other silks in combination form the
details of exclusiveness.
$35, $45, to $75
SPRINGTIME HATS
What woman can not find
her choice among flat ones
high ones wide ones?
There is no end to the
shapes the colors the
trimmings the sizes ev
erything is good.
Thompson-Belden Milli
nery, while conforming to
the accepted mode, goes
farther and expresses an
exclusiveness, a smartness
highly prized by the wo
man who is well dressed.
' Showings Are Truly Wonder
ful, As a Viewing Will Show
Priced $6.75, $7.50, $10 to $25
Millinery Second Floor
INTRODUCING!
The Origination
"Ribbonette" Skirts
An entirely new conception
J in fiVlria davalnnad In w.
quisite and exclusive silks
H ana sauns, in rare coionngs.
Seeead Floor
Toilet Requisites
Vanity boxes with powder
and rouge, 25c.
Orange Flower cold cream,
for Monday only, 19c.
Needed Notions '
Snaps, black and white;
belting, plain and stayed
lVi to 4 inches wide; col
lar stays, black and white ;
binding ribbon, all colors;
binding braids, silk or
mercerized; dress maker's
pins, girdle forms, all sizes
Spring Draperies
Curtain Nets la filet and nov
elty weaves, suitable patterns
for every room In the home,
39c, 49c, 65c a yard. ,
Baaememt
Interesting to Artneedleworkers
Some of the Afore Important
. Things Found in This Section
Cottons, Embroidery Silks, Stamped Linen Scarfs,
Centerpieces, Pillows, Bed Spreads, Netting Cur
tains, Stamped Dresses for Children, a great num
ber of foreign pieces, both stamped and finished.
Baskets of every sort, Beads.
A Personal Visit Will Acquaint ,
You With a Great Many Others
Lessons Daily
Without Charge
Stamping Done
to Order
EXCLUSIVELY!
Trefousse Gloves
Of French Kid
The finest gloves to be had.
Colors, white and black, va
rious styles. Priced,
$1.75, $2, $2.25, $2.75
The End of
Hosiery Troubles
Qualities that hare proved satis
factory. Silk Hoae with lisle tope and sole,
in black, colon, and white, $1.25
pair.
Fancy Hosiery, $1.35, $1.75.
Pure' Thread Silk Hose in colors,
white, and black, $1.75 a pair.
Black Silk Hose, $1.75, $2, $2.25
a pair.
WARNER'S
the Popular
Priced Corset
The Corset that appeals to most
women who like light and me
dium weight boning and ma
terials. Wenoma Corsets
Spring models have just ar-'
rived, in the newest styles and
material.
$1.50, $2 to $3.50
t Corset Sectioa
TklrdFW
Italian Silk
Underwear .
Pore Italian Silk Teddy Bear
Suits, attractively trimmed with
lace, color pink; price, $4.25.
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