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! -1 2 . ', THE BEE: OMAHA, 'THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. 1917. ' BRITISH RESUME DRIVE ON WIDE BATTLE FRONT ' SSaaSHaSaSMW Continue Attack Near Ypres in Effort to Deepen Wedge v Already Forced in Ger man Lines. i (Br Associated Press.) With less than a week's wait, after delivering the recent smashing blow at the German lines in Flanders, the British have resumed their drive, launching an attack on a wide front northeast and east of Ypres early this I morning. The trend of the battle was only ' briefly indicated in the early state ment. Field Marshal Haig reporting tnat ms troops were making good ' progress. " 1 Apparently the effect is aimed at ' driving in deeper the wedge already forced into- the German front astride J the Ypres-Menin road and northward beyond the Ypres-Roulers railway i line. Hold Gains. i Last Thursday's thrust pushed this ". ..wedge approximately a mile further into the enemy's territory, where the ground gained was well consolidated ; and held firmly against numerous des perate counter attacks. .., The point of this wedge- has now almost reached a line extending di Vrectly northward from the great French manufacturing city of Lille, the envelopment of which is assumed to be one of the great objectives of the Flanders attacks, in connection with the drive below Lille carried out ! in the battle of Arras earlier this year. The enlargement of the Ypres sal ient is likewise hiving the effect of , endangeringthe German line to the 1 north, extending to the Belgian coast. Seemingly, it is now the purpose, of v the British to concentrate their 'of fensive moves here and by repeating the tactics pursued last year, on the v Somme, compel a German retirement , on a wide front both north and south. ' Strike New Blow. " r , The new British blow was struck 'today just as the Germans were stag ' gering from the effects of a sanguin ary repulse they sustained yesterday . in heavy attacks which they delivered i on the ridge east of Ypres. The Ger ? mans had made their way into the .', British lines at two points on narrow fronts in one of . these attacks, but 1 were forced out in the later British counter effort. ' . ! '; . i ';. v Simultaneously the British are con tinuing their aerial and naval attacks i on the Belgian coast, Another bom bardment of Ostend, one of the Ger . man naval bases, was carried out yes .'0 terday by British warships. The Ger mans, apparently attempted an aerial ' attack on the fleet, for the British ad miralty .reports that air patrols cVer : the warships encountered six hostile machines, two of which were brought down. . .. t ': 'i ,.. . On the French front tnere has been only artillery activity and raiding op erations. ' The artillery fire was in ' tense last night in the, Verdun region j between Beaumont and Bezonvaux, jnortheast of the fortress;: " :: ' - Power and Telephone '' Companies Air Differences (from , BUff Correspondent.) , ;, . Lincoln! Netf, . Sept 26. (Special Telegram.) Transmission line com panies and , telephone companies in northeastern Nebraska had a hearing today before the State Railway com mission on the rights of these, com panies to use the public highway for their lines. The heavily loaded trans mission , lines have been too strong for the telephone lines and their close . tiess to the latter has interfered with the efficiency of the service. The telephone companies contend 'that, as they were there first, they have prior rights, while the transmis sion lines contend that, as they are just as much a part of the public serv ice as the telephone companies, that ' they have equal rights. The matter will' be settled later when the com mission arrives at an opinion, al though Commissioners Taylor and ,Vilson appeared to believe that both had equal rights, but that as far as possible' the transmission lines should not be placed on the same highways as the telephone line. , Governor Harding Reviews : . Iowa Troops at Camp Mills Mineola, N. Y., Sept 26. Governor W. L.' Harding of Iowa and United States Senators Cummins and Kenydn of that state today reviewed Iowa's contingent to the Rainbow division at ' Camp Mills. The troops were the 168th infantry, . formerly theV Third i Iowa regiment. "V Major General William C Gorgas, surgeon general of the army, inspect ed the camp today and paid7 especial attention to the measures taken to prevent the spread of meningitis, which made its appearance recently among Alabama troops. An examina tion of the Alabama regiment has re- suited in most of its members being released from quarantine. ; 1 ; y Veterans Elect bush Chief; Meet In Baltimore Next Year Clevelands O, Sept 26. At .the . closing session of the United Spanish War Veterans' nineteenth annual en campment here today, Baltimore was . chosen as next year's meeting place. . Henry W. Bush, Detroit, was elected commander-in-chief. . Unitarian Conference ' Is Addresed by Taft Montreal,; Sept 36. The first busl . ness session of the twenty-seventh general conference of the Unitarian and other Christian churches was opened this morning with an address by William H. Taft former president ' of the United States and president of the conference. -y . Preacher Denied Exemption, Lincoln, Neb-. Sept. 26. (Special Telegram.WRev. William H. Mur ray, a preacher in the , Fentacostal church of the Nazarene at Atlanta. in Harlan county, has been denied ex emption front war service by the ap peal board of the Southern district of Nebraska, the board upholding the claim of the county board that he was ot xempr . ,. -.. ,- ; - Norway Is Victim of Von Luxburg "Sink Without a Trace" Dictum ' Stockholm, Sept 25 A published list from the German side of the names of vessels sunk by submarines gives reason to believe that Nor wegian vessels have been the victims of the "sink without trace" policy made notorious by von Luxburg 1 The latest list published in Hamburg contains the names of two of seven Norwegian fishing steamers, which failed to return from their August cruise in the Arctic, and were supposed to have been lost with all hands in storms. BUILDING PROGRAM GIVES 1,600 SHIPS Shipping Board Will Have in Service Boats Aggregating 9,200,000 Tons in Lit tle Over a Year. Washington, Septt 26. Within a little more than a year the United States will have an ocean-going mer chant fleet of more than 1,600 ships, aggregating 9,200,000 tons, the ship ping board announced today in a statement giving details of the gov ernment s ship building program. Triple Tonnage. This amount comoares with a pres ent tonnage of 3,500,000, of which 700,000 tons represent German and Austrian ships under operation by the United States. The American ships available for overseas service number 458, with a tonnage of 2,871,- 000. There are 117 German and Aus trian ships. The Emergency fleet corporation has commandeered in American ship yards nearly 400 steel ships of more than 2,500,000 tons, and has con tracted for 636 ships with a tonnage of 3,124.000. . Several Take Cargoes. "The fleet in prospect," said the statement, "is already becoming a realitv. Several ' of the comman deered ships have been completed and taking cargo, others win leave. tne ways in increasing numbers with each succeeding month. The ships for which the shipping board has con tracted are under construction and the first launching is expected Jwithjn sixty to ninety days." Kermit Roosevelt Made Captain in British Army London, Sept 26. TheGaiittte an nounces the appointment of Kermit Roosevelt as temporary honorary cap tain while specially employed, from August 22. " I. ,: . i Kermit Roosevelt, who was in training at Plattsburg, left there on July 9 to accept an offer to serve in the British army on he staff of Gen eral Maude, commander of the Meso potamia forces." With Mrs. Roose velt, he arrived at a British port on uly 26. . . Viscount fshii Calls : " : At the White House Washington Sept. , 26. Viscount shil, head of the Japanese mission, wai a White House caller today. It was the first time he had seen Presi dent Wilson since" being formally re ceived on his .arrival jn Jhe capital. Since then conferences have been go ing otf with Secretary Lansing. British Bombard Ostend, . Great German Naval Base London, Sept 26. The German na val' base of Ostend. on the Belgian coast,, was bombarded yesterday by British naval forces. British aerial patrols over the fleet encountered six hostile airplanes and downed two. The House of MEN AG U 1 1613 Farnam ' The Storo for Gentlewomen Friday , 4 and Saturday 350 Dresses For street, school, ' after noon and evening wear. In rich Autumn tones Serge . Velvet . Satin Silk and combinations of serge with velvet, satin with' Georgette, silk with Geor gette, Crepe Meteor.' Some wonderful values will be offered in 16 and 18 sizes for the miss . in school. Detailed announcement in this paper tomorrow night 1 ;:' These dresses are priced 3316 less than they are actually worth. ; ENJOIN CITY FROM BUILDING RAILWAY Proceedings Against Frisco's Efforts to Lay Tracks on Streets Goes to Supreme Court of United States. Washington, Sept 26. Proceedings began by the United Railroads of San Francisco to restrain Mayor James Rolph, jr., and other city and county officials from constructing a munici pal railway on certain streets already being used by the United, were today appealed to the supreme court. . The louver court decided to grant the in junction. ' Thief Takes Bill From Omaha Woman Asleep On 'Train St Louis, Mo., Sept. 26. (Special.) A man claiming to be Earl F. Hamilton, a 'sailor from the ship Idaho, is under arrest here charged by Mrs. Annie Williams of Omaha with having robbed her on a train. Mrs. Williams started for St. Louis with some loose change and a $20 bill. She had been warned against pickpockets and decided that the safe place for her $20 was her stock ing. Last night she reached M. Louis minus the $20 bill She told the po lice she had been robbed by a man occupying a, seat with her on the train, She pointed out Hamilton, who was leaving the station. Hamilton was arrested and a search of his pock-' ets revealed a $20 bill. He denied having robbed Mrs. Williams and said the bill belonged to him. Mrs. Williams told the poltte Hamilton had succeeded in removing the bill from her stocking while she was asleep. Teuton Submarine Sinks' Big French Steamship IUris, Monday, Sept 24. (De layed.) The French steamship Ad miral de Kersaint, 5,570 tons gross, was sunk on September 14, after be ing attacked by a submarine in Spanish territorial waters. The sub marine opened fire from the midst of a fleet of fishing boats, the presence of which prevented the steamer from using its guns effectively. After a long combat the. steamer was sunk just outside territorial waters. The captains was taken prisoner on the' submarine. Ten of his crew were killed or have died of injuries. IJrmy Aviator Has Narrow Escape From Watery Grave Venice, Cal., Sept. 26. W. H. pou lun, an army aviator who enlisted at Fairfield, O., and Robert H. Bailey, a passenger, narrowly escaped death here today when the engine of their airplane failed and Boulun was forced to descend into the ocean.. The de scending plane grazed an amuse mcnt pier, on which Boulun's mother stood screaming. - Both men swam and waded ashore. Boulun was cut about the face and was taken to a hospital. German Seaplanes Are Interned in Holland Two large German seaplanes have been brought into Flushing, Hol land, by Dutch torpedo boats and it is reported that they participated in the air raid on England, says a' dis patch to the Evening News from Rotterdam.. One of the four German airmen was seriously wounded. The INTERNED GERMANS , MAKE DARING EXIT t Twenty-Two Prisoners,' Includ- . ing Two Officers of Cruiser Eniden, Tunnel Their Way Out. 1 . London, Sept. 26. One of the most daring escapes from internment camps was effected yesterday at Kegworth, Nottingham. Twenty-two German prisoners, including Captain Muller. who commanded the cruise Emden, and Lieutenant Otto. Thelan, disappeared under a tunnel extending from a hut in the camp to a point outside the barbed wire fence. How the tunnel was dug is a mystery. Nine of the prisoners were recap tured, including Captain Muller and Lieutenant Thelan. The latter made three previous es capes. With Lieutenant Emil Teh mand, another of the recaptured pris oners, he fled from the detention bar racks at Chelmsford last May. ine Germans made dummy locks of card board, tubstitutmg them for the locks on the ce! doors. Dummy figures to deceive the sentry were made from bed clothes and some of their own garments. To make these figures the more realistic, they were decorated with shocks of hair from their mat tresses. , ' . Test of Airplane Ambulance In France Proves.Successful Paris, Sept. 26. Tests made on Saturday at Villa Coublay in an air- Diane fitted with two stretchers for carrying wounded proved highly sat isfactory. , Dr. Chassamg ot the army medical service and Corporal Tetu represented wounded passen gers during a twelve-minute flight, the equivalent to a fifteen-mile jour ney. The airplane was constructed by the aeronautic service of the amy, which hopes to use this form of transport for the severely wounded, declaring that the absence of any jolting fully compensated the pa tient for any risk. , Just Like Old Times , For Colqnel Roosevelt Chicago, Sept 26. Colonel Theo dore Roosevelt, who arrived here last night, went to Camp Grant, Rock ford, 111., today for a whirlwind in soection of the ' armv cantonment k there. He has set aside one hour and a half for a visit to the army camp, during which he is to jnspect the buildings and make a speech to the 18,000 men now quartered at the new barracks. He will return to Chicago in time to make an address tonight at the1 stock yards. j Strike Leaders Advise Men to Return to Work Washington, Sept. 26. Interna tional officers of the labor unions in volved in the strike of more than 3,000 mechanics at the Norfolk navy yard have advised the heads of, the local unions there to return the men to work, pending negotiations to ad just the differences. - Tobacco Sent Sammies 1 ,f ; Admitted Free of Duty Paris. Sept. 26. Tobacco sent to American soldiers henceforth .will en ter France free of duty. Similar ar raneements already have been made as regards British, Belgium, Russian and Portuguese troops fighting ia France.1 , 17 Black Degrees and 2 Copying. For those who demand - the best Amrrim I i Bmc3 Ca. 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Weariaeae, elecpleaineaa, nervoaaneti, dee poadeaey, backache, ttomaeh trouble, head ache, pain in loin and lower abdomen, tall tone, travel, difficulty when urinating-, cloudy and bloody Brine, rheumatism, aciatica and lumbago, all warn yea to look after your kidneya and bladder. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capeulee are what you need. They are not a "patent medicine." nor a "new discovery." For 200 year they haTO been a atandard household remedy. They are the pure, original imported Haarlem Oil your tfreat-arandmother used, and are perfectly harmleaa. The healing, toothing oil aoaki into the eella and lining" of the kidney and through the bladder, driving out the polieu eua germ a. Mew life, fresh strength and health will eome at you continue the treat ment When completely restored . to your usual vigor, continue taking a capsule or two each day: they will keen van in condi- l-tion and prevent a return of the disease. Do not delay a minute. Delays are especial ly dangerous ia kidney and bladder trouble. AD druggists seU GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. They will refund the money if not at represented. Ia three sites, sealed packages. Ask for the original imported GOLD MEDAL. Accept no substitutes. Ad. e-Gq ThompsorBelden he fashion Center Jor Womet ? . TOEUE IS SATISFACTION IN PMCHAS2NG GOOD MERCHANBISE Luncheon Sets of Real Madeira, Hand Embroidered In spite of the fact that importa tions from Madeira are few and that there is a real scarcity of this popular embroidery work we were fortunate enough to secure a large 'assortment of very at tractive patterns. The luncheon sets consist of one 24-inch cen terpiece and six each of 10 and 6-inch doilies , . - ; Priced from $6.75 up to $20 a get. Linen Section. Trefousse Gloves Here Exclusively No finer glove is made in all of France than Trefousse. We feel gratified to have the exclusive privilege of selling -them in Omaha. Glaze Kid in light gray, navy, pastel,' white and black with self stitching and contrast ing embroideries , $2.23 and $2.75 A perfect fit is assured. South AisleMain Floor. Silk Fashions of the Moment A wide , range of stripes and plaids, in the best of freaves and most desirable colorings, at $1.75' to $2.50. Belding's guaranteed Satin de Chine. One of the season's most favored weaves. To be had in, twenty-five colors, $2.25. Woolen Fabrics" That Are Wanted For Suits and Coats there , are Velours, Bolivias, Kermi, Gunny burl, Jersey and other fine ma terials, from $2.50 to $6. Twenty-five pieces of ' plaid woolens for school dresses. .Ex cellent values for $1 Percales for 20c and 25c 4 Fine quality, yard wide percales, in all suitable styles and shades. The colors are 'fast. The prices are 20e and 25c a yard. Timothy p. Crowley Neckwear "That Something New" is familiar to all readers of fashion magazines, where Crowley Neckwear is approved for its beauty and daintiness. Exhibition Continued Wednesday, a representative of the Crowley Shops brought toJDmaha and submitted for your selec tion the choicest Fall specimens of this famous neckwear. He will remain over Thursday. - - The collection will include collars, jabots, neckwear sets, vestees. Tote shown in the Rest Room on the Third Floor. Orders will be taken for any piece shown. For Women Who Appreciate Distinctive New Fashions f mm n ii i ai ored suits $25, $35 to $165 Modes that express the best of the ' season's tendencies in line, fabric and. trimming. They are tailored by men,; hand tailored. They are good, to in-' ward as well as outward appearances. . They do not lose their shape and become unsightly. The Thompson- Belden label in a suit is your assur ance of satisfaction. The Vogue of Serge Dresses Finds us splendidly prepared to meet , the demands of particular women. V New, distinctive tyles, plain tailored! , If you wish, or novelty creations- 1 Serge In combination with satin is particularly, good. All are shown in ; a most comprehensive display $18.75, $25, $29.50, $35 to $75 No Extra Charge For Alterations. Housekeeping Business Let Electricity rielp place your household on the' same efficiency basis that your husband employs in his of fice. Profit by the short-cuts,.by the added convenience, by the time and money it will save you v use ElectriGity for Ecori For the price of a 10-cent cigar, you can operate elcctri i cally long enough to cover the day's needs a coffee percolator, toaster, fan, vacuum cleaner and a washing . machine. ' " . - Make your home an ideal workshop by equipping it with Electrical appliances. Call and see them in our show rooms or merely .telephone Douglas 1062 and our sales man will call ' Nebraska Power Company Four Electric Service Company" 4 f 5 When Buying Advertised Goods Say You Read of Them in The Bee I