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THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1917.
RESOLUTION
FORMALLY BEFORE
corns now
Committee Reports Favorably
And by Unanimous Consent
House Will Pass It To
morrow Night.
Washington, Dec. 6. With the
ilcdaration that the United States
probably will soon be sending troops
to the aid of Italy as well as sending
money and supplies, the house foreign
affairs committee today formally re
ported the resolution , for war on
Austria-Hungary.
The house gave its unanimous con
sent for consideration of the war
resolution tomorrow with plans for
its passage before tomorrow night.
The agitation for including lurkey
and Bulgaria subsided in the house,
but in the senate foreign relations
committee it gained supporters. The
extent of the movement will not de
velop until the senate begins debating-the
war resolution, probably next
week. ;
No Dissenting Votes.
There were no dissenting votes in
the committee and at the request of
Chairman Flood the house gave its
unanimous consent to take up the
resolution tomorrow at the beginning
of the session and pass it before to
morrow night.
The only question left undecided
today was the length of the debate.
Chairman Ilood suggested that eacn
side of the house take one hour, but
Representative Gillett, acting repub
lican leader, objected that that was
too short a time for such an import
ant subject. At the suggestion of
Democratic Leader Kitchin de-
cision wai put over- until tomorrow
morning.
While the house was going through
the preliminaries, the senate foreign
relations committee was in conference
on the war resolution.
May Send Trbopt to Italy.
The house1 foreign affairs commit
tee's report on the war resolution d
clares that the United-States proba
blv soon will send troops to Italy.
Chairman Flood told the house
amid enthusiastic applause that the
president would ask congress to de
clare war against Turkey and Bulga
ria later, if he deemed it expedient,
but; that the president and his advis
ers regarded it unwise at this time.
Representative Miller of Minnesota,
the only member of the committee
who was disposed to insist on includ
ing Turkey and Bulgaria, told the
house he favored war on those two
countries, but. was willing to ' wait.
He voted,' however, in1 favor of the
resolution as.it was reported today.
No Break With Bulgaria.
Chairman Flood, briefly answering
Representative Miller, stated that the
United States had not yet broken re
lations with Bulgaria; that Bulgarians
were not fighting against American
soldiers; has committed no act of war
against .the United States and should
not be included in the resolution.
The statement that Bulgarians were
not fighting against Americans was
challenged by Acting Republican
Leader Gillett, who said he had .in
formation he considered reliable that
Bulgarian officers were fighting with
the enemy on the western front, ' !
meet
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Will V. S. Reverse Its
Policies on Pooling?
Executives o." Omaha roads re
gard the recommendations of the
Interstate Commerce commission
as the most important move in the
history of American railroads.
They were not prepared to say
today how it would affect the
transportation systems. President
Calvin of the Union Pacific said he
might give out an interview after
he has had time to digest the rec
ommendations. Unofficially the foremost think
ers among the rail heads inclined
to the view that the new move is
a reversal of the government's
policies of the last quarter of a
.century in which continued efforts
were made- to prevent pooling.
They said the suspension of the
anti-pooling laws and the restrict
ive sections of 'the Sherman anti
trust law and a declaration in fa
vor of complete unification would
tend to nullify all such legislation.
They expressed the belief that ex
perience gained since the declara
tion of war. on Germany had
shown that more, not less, latitude
would prove beneficial to the
country and the railroads.
RAILROADS WILL
UNIFY SELVES
IF PERMITTED
Washington, Dec. 6. Railroad
presidents composing the railroads'
war board today informed Chairman
Newlands, head of the congressional
committee dealing with transporta
tion problems, that if congress re
moved the legal prohibitions which
forbid unification of the roads for the
war ernergency, government opera
tion would be unnecessary.
Chairman Newlands asked the fail
way executives for an estimate of
the money by the' roads to equip
them for the , emergency and they
promised to prepare it in time for
presentation to President Wilson
Monday. The president himself be
&an considering the question today in
conferences with Chairma:. Hall, of
the Interstate Commerce commission.
The railroad men. it is understood
estimated that $1,000,000,000, will be
needed to equip and enlarge their fa
cilities for handling war traffic in 1918.
How it should be raised, however,
was not discussed, Senator Newlands
said, and there is a question whether
it would be obtained by a loan from
the- government or by government
guarantee.
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Means Says He Told .
Lansing of Intrigue
, With the Mexicans
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was interested.' Soon after the "plot"
report M-as submitted to Tumulty, he
saw Boy-Ed and the latter told him
that a detailed report of the Huerta
plot l.ad been made to the American
government, and only five living men
could have reported it1 Boy-Ed then
aaid the witness-must have made the
report,
H tc
told him I did, that I had agreed
iwiu linn uiu, 1111 uau njjiccu i
to furnish to the United States gavffc.
eminent any informtaion detrimental
to it which I discovered. He told me
CLEARANCE SALE COMMENCING FRIDAY, DEC.
7TH, AND CONTINUING 9 DAYS.
COATS, SUITS and DRESSES
This sale includes every garment in our house.
1,500 Beautiful garments are offered in this grand
Clearance Sale.
Coats in nearly every new material and color,
sizes up to 46.
Suits, a few copies of imported models, scores
of tailored models and dozens of fancy suits.
DRESSES
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' afternoon
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if it's here, now is your time.
You may have already purchased, but need an
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by buying now. , . . ,
, Regular price from $25.00 to $400
Clearance sale price from $15.00 to $198
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302 South 16th.
vt Announces its prices .for the December Clear
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and dresses. This is the store where-smart stvles
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to go down and see my German cli
ents, and 1 did and was discharged."
Caused Huerta's Arrest.
ton and laying before Secretary Dan
iels the details of plots to cause ex
plosions in munitions manufacturing
plants, and the Huerta plot, and dis
closed the methods to be employed.
The witness pointed out that the
Huerta plot was partly carried out,
that General Huerta left New York,
went to Mexico, organized the expe
dition and it was about to cross the
border when he was arrested.
Means said he told Secretary Dan
iels that the munition plant destruc
tion plot involved men who were will
ing, because of their loyalty to Ger
many, to walk into and blow up j
plants, giving their lives in the act
and numbers of explosions had thus
occurred, fit told Secretary Daniels,
he said, of the plot to burn the capitol
at Ottawa four weeks before it oc
curred, and told him just how it was
to be done. It was carried out as he
had forecasted, Means declared.
Munitions Ship
Blows Up; Half of
City Lies in Euins
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captain ordered the sea cocks opened
But the vessel drifted toward one of
the piers and a few moments later an
explosion occurred, tearing the ship
to pieces.
Crew Takes to Boats.
When the decision was made to
sink the steamer the crew was ordered
into their small boats and so far as
known thev escaped
The concussion of the explosion
was terrific. Houses were shattered
and many completely demolished,
Storage sheds along the water front
were leveled and the damage is esti
mated at millions of dollars.
This afternoon relief trains were
being rushed to Halifax from nearby
points, bringing firemen and fire ap
paratus and every physician and nurse
available.
A telegraph line was worked for a
short time this afternoon into Hali
fax, establishing the first communica
tion with the city since, the brief
period that followed the explosion
and before the telegraph and tele
phone wires were down. A message
on this wire said half of the Rich
mond district, off which the' disaster
occurred, was flat and the fire was
still raging there. Persons were said
to be' lying dead in the streets. The
hospitals were filled with injured,
while scores unable to find accommo
dations in the hospitals, though bad
ly injured, were wandering helplessly
along the streets. . y '
The disaster was said to be fully as
great as first reports indicated. The
fire attacked- the northern section of
the city, where the Canadian Pacific
railway station was destroyed. In that
section are located several large ho
tels, but nothing of their fate has
been learned here.
A procession of automobiles is aug
nunting the service of the trains by
carrying physicians and nurses and
also great quantities of food.
Meager reports are being brought
back in this way, though no one has
been able to obtain a comprehensive
idea of the situation. The telegraph
wires are down from Bedford to
Halifax, and except for the wire
temporarily restored communication
direct was,still impossible this after
noon. " .
FuaRcported Under Control.
ST-'Jilihv New Brunswick. Dec. 6.
ThSlasrword receivefl"by wire from
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Halifax regarding the explosion said
the military had taken charge of the
Canadian Pacifit Telegraph company
and had ordered all telegraph opera
tors out ot the building.
Only two operators in the office es
capea injury, scores 01 persons on
the docks were killed. The fire
started in the northern end of the
city, which bore the brunt of . the
damage.
An unconfirmed report received at
2 o'clock this afternoon said the fire
at Halifax was under control. The
origin or tne report, which was put
on the telegraph wires, could not be
determined.
Amherst. N. S.. Dec. 6. The
Queens hotel, on Hollis street near
Sackville street, marks approximately
the southern limit ot the devastated
area, it is reported.
The area of destruction covers sev
eral miles. The Canadian govern
ment depot used by the Canadian Pa
cific railway is described as having
entirely collapsed, while a big gov
ernment repair plant at Willow Park,
in the northwestern section of the
city, i wrecked.
The vessels collided soon after 8:30
this morning and it is presumed that
the munition ship was hit in the stoke
hold. Instantly flames were seen to
pour from here. The crew appeared
to be making an effort to get the fire
fighting apparatus to work, when the
explosion occurred.
Damage Thirty Miles Away.
The explosion was so terrific that
it destroyed the installation in the
telegraph and telephone offices for 30
miles around Halifax, while it was
heard at Truro, 61 miles distant.
It is reported that the French
munition steamer was moving out
from her pier anu was rammed broad
side by another vessel. '
Instantly there was a tremendous
explosion which destroyed the two
ships and killed their crews.
The concussion resulting caused
the roof of the railway depot at North
street to collapse, while all the ware
houses on the watarfront for a mile
and a half were damaged. The prem
ises affected in many places caught
fire.
Cars Blown From Tracks.
The force of the concussion was so
great that freight cars were blown off
railway tracks ajong a stretch of
nearly two miles.
Messages asking for fire engines
and fire fighting apparatus, doctors
and nurses, hospital supplies, etc..
were received from Halifax by a
number of localities in Nova Scotia.
Special trains were made ut with ev
erything required that could be pro
cured. At Truro, Windsor and here the
city councils met this morning and
decided to take immediate steos to
render aid to the afflicted people at
Halifax. It is understood that larire
quantities of food were destroyed and
that the citizens of Halifax may soon
be in danger of starving. It was de
cided that carloads of food must be
dispatched at once.
Wire Torn Down.
The damage done to the Western
Union and Canadian Pacific Telegraph
companies and Nova Scotia Telephone
company is so complete it is likelv to
be days before wire communication
with points outside Halifax can be
restored.
Rockingham, where the explosion
occurred, is a suburban village about
three miles north of Halifax. It is
situated on the west short of Bed
ford basin, a continuation of Halifax
harbor." t-s!teV;-.-Hundreds
of buildings were de
stroyed or damaged, scores, of lives
are believed lost and certain sections
of the city are in flames.
The crews of the ships in the col
lision were all killed.
Damage Reaches Many Millions.
Montreal, , Dec. 6. The greatest
damage done to property was in the
wholesale merchants and residential
districts. The explosion rocked the'
DR. McKENNEY Says:
' "We are not neglecting any
thing to make your satisfaction
permanent.".
Haavieat Bridge
Work, per tooth.
Wonder Plate
worth $15 to $23,
$5, $8, $10
Bnt silver Fill
. inire -.
?: 75c "
"Beit 22-k Gold
Crown
$4.00
We pleat yon or refund your money.
McKENNEY DENT.STS
14th and Farnam 1324 fanuuo St
Phono Douflae 2872.
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A Whole Floor
of Toys at the
CENTRAL
FUNNY TOYS
EDUCATING TOYS
, LASTING TOYS
Make up our Toyland 2nd
floor our new location be
tween 15th and 16th on Howard
Street.
WE SWf YOU M0NTYTwm WKl WAS ON?
The Big
Christmas
Book of
the Year
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LIVE
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FAIRBANKS
business buildings and broke much
glass, but the casualties in this section
were small. Fires in the north end
of the city were caused by stoves
overturning. The damage will reach
many millions, but no correct esti
mate is possible at this time. J
Forward Telegraph Equipment.
Portland; Me., Dec. 6. Responding
to an urgent request from St Johns,
N. B., telegraph wire and equipment
were forwarded today in large quan
tities for use in re-establishing com
THOMRSON,BELDEN - CO.
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fop ETOryni-Tlhise
Christmas Greetings
Cards bearing appropriate sen
timents, beautifully illustrated,
are in almost endless variety,
from the least expensive to the
finest, all are distinctive.
Special cards for the boys in
khaki.
Postals that are "different."
Interesting 19J8 calendars.
Make Selections Erly
For Decorating
Gift Packages
Outward appearances will add
much to the appreciation of the
gift.
Such is the mission of these
bright Christmas cards, tags,
seals, labels, tinsel cord and
tissue papers. They cost but lit
tle, 10c to 25c and make such
a noticeable difference.
Tinsel cord, gold or silver, 10c
a spool. jj:
A fine grade of tissue, 25c a
quire. J '
Notion Section
.Brighton Carlsbad
Sleeping Garments
Women's flannelette gowns,
white and colors, with or with
out collar; $1 to $2.
Women's pajamas, white and
colors, $1.75 to $2.75.
Children's flannelette gowns,
one or two-piece pajamas and
sleeping garments, in sizes two
to fourteen years.
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Par Wages and Their
STARTLING. increases in the cost of the most essential materials
used in the generation and distribution of electric current have
been detailed in preceding articles. Attention has also been called
therein to the fact that the people are meeting the increased cost of
living with increased resources, while YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE
COMPANY meets its increased expenditures with decreased revenue,
due to the substantial lowering of rates about a year "since.
In referring to the people we mean the wage worker, whose wages
have been advanced ; the salaried man, whose salary has been "raised ;
the merchant, who has a wider market for his wares and at increased
prices all since .Uncle Sam's entrance upon the theater of war for
' democracy. " "
Let us review once more the advance in price of our materials since
the memorable dy that, President Wilson threw down the gauntlet to
autocracy:
"War"' paper
"War" poles
Now just add to that somewhat impressive'list a. geneial average
advance of 25 in wages and salaries: paid to all classes of employes
by YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY!
This advance was made since we went to war, and while the paper,
poles, coal and copper were soaring in price. It was made while-the
; company was adjusting itself tothe new rates, so substantially lower
than ever before, am while the growth of Omaha made insistent de
mand upon us, even as today, for, extension of our lines and mainten
ance of a more than normal supply of current!
It is repeated that the wheels of industry and business must move
and that we realize it is our duty to furnish electric current for that
purpose in order that this community may do its bit toward accomplish
ing the final glorious victory.
But for our part in this victory we are paying heavily just as
every true and loyal American citizen is paying heavily but without
, the recompense of some.
It is "over the top" in cost,. as well as courage!
NEBRASKA POM COMPANY
"Your Electric Service Company" " v
munication with Halifax. It will reach
Halifax tomorrow morning.
Boston Rushes Aid.
Boston, Dec. 6. A special train car
rying forty doctors and nurses will
leave Boston for Halifax at 10 o'clock
tonight. The train also will, carry a
quantity of supplies. Arrangements
for sending it were made by the state
committee on public safety in con
junction with the state guard, which
will furnish the physicians.
New York, Dec. 6. Officials of the
cJhe fashion Center for
air Perfect
Dainty Aprons
White aprons with short or long
bibs, plain or trimmed styles,
50c to $1.25.
Tea aprons of sheer Swiss, both
plain and dotted, with lace and
embroidery y trimmings, 50c to
$2.25.
.j' :., Third Floor
Silk Boot Hose
They have every appearance of
silk because they are silk .wher
ever they show. Where weaf is
hardest in the tops and soles we .
find substantial lisle; 85c a pr.
Children's Winter
Headwear
Attractive hats, especially de
signed for little folks. Bonnets
for babies, crochet hoods, silk
and wool toques for warmth.
White corduroy caps" with ,ear
muffs, 85c to $1.75.
Colored bonnets of velvet, cor
duroy, broadcloth and silks, 1
to 5-year styles, $1 to $5.
Trimmed hats of white and col
ored velvets, corduroy and silk,
2 to 8 years, $2.50 upwards.
Special Friday
A group of children's hats and
bonnets, slightly soiled from
showing; regularly sold from
85c to $2.25. Your choice, Fri
day, 3e. - ... .. -.-.
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"War" coal.
"War" copper
Holland-America line here are anx
iously awaiting word from officers of
the company's passenger liner Niemv
Amsterdam, which sailed from New
York November 24 and which thejv.
fear was in Halifax harbor at tlnf
time of the explosion. The liner car
ried a crew of 350 and 300 passengers,
of whom about ten . were Americans.
Ottawa, Ontario. Dec. 6. No troops
were waiting at Halifax for embarka
tion, according to officials of the mili
tary department here.
UUometV0
Turkish Towels
Novelty Patterns
Plain and brocaded weaves in a
large variety of colors. Many
women edge them with hand
crochet lace- in colors to match,
making them very decorative
for Christmas time gifts. These
towels are woven with very
fine cotton yarns.
:50c, 65c, 75c and $1.
Linen Section
Toilet Section
at Christmas
Manicure' sets made especially
. for little folks. Attractive in
white, pink and' blue. Friday
we will sell regular 50c sets
for 25c '
Sachets in packages, assorted
odors, are special, at 2 for 25c.
Colgate's tooth powder, the
large size, for 25c.
; Felt Slippers
Unusually Pretty
Dainty styles in many colors for
women and children.
There is something so Christ
mas like in the mere mention of
: slippers and these will prove
attractive beyond expectation.
"Moderate prices.
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