CROZIER WANTED
EDITOR BARRED
FOR CRITICISMS
Testimony Before Senate Com
mittee Discloses Sharp Con
troversy About Ordnance
Production in Arsenals.
Washington, Dec. 20. With its in
quiry into alleged delays in supplying
the war array with guns and ammu
nition virtually concluded, the senate
military committee today prepared to
question Quartermaster General
Sharpe regarding- shortage of and
production delays in clothing and
food for soldiers.
Chairman Chamberlain promised a
thorough investigation of the work of
the quartermaster's department, of
which Majcr General Goethals, re
cently recalled to active service, soon
will take charge. The relation of the
clothing shortage to prevalence of
disease in various cantonments also
will be developed.
Criticised by Colvin.
Ordnance officer were criticised
by Fred H. Colvin, editor of the
American Machinist, for imposing
too rigid rifl: specifications. Require
ments for interchangeability of parts,
he said, delayed production three
months last summer, and he cited one
private factory where last August
workmen on a "cost plus" contract
played checkers while waiting for
work held up.
Government arsenal methods he
also criticised, saying the Springfield
arsenal has some machinery fifty
years old, while many army ordnance
officers, he asserted, have no special
training to qualify them.
Correspondence with Secretary
Baker which he produced disclosed a
controversy between Mr. Colvin and
General Crozier, chief of ordnance
bureaus, in which the former told
Secretary Baker that the arsenal offi
cers were not qualified production
engineers.
General Crozier said Mr. Colvin
should be barred from inspecting
arsenals because he insisted expert
machinists and not army officers
should be in charge, i
Additional testimony regarding de
lay in machine Run production was
given by Vice President B. M. W.
Hanson of the Colt Arms company, at
Hartford, Conn.
Although the new Browning type
was adopted last May, he said, no con
tract was made until July, although
orders were anticipated an4 prelimi
nary work begun. The delay was ex
plained by Mr. Hatfson as due in part
to deliberations of the joint civilian
army board, appointed by Secretary
Baker to test and adopt the new
weapon. Hanson was a member ot
the board.
Although Riven the Browning gun
Contract in July, Mr. Hanson said that
because of time needed to prepare new
machinery lii deliveries would noi
begin until next April. His firm, how
ever, is making deliveries on previous
orders of Vickers machine guns, some
contracted for a year ago.
Regarding government arsenal pro
duction, Mr. Hanson said the impres
sion that they are "away behind the
time," was wrong. The arsenals
compare very favorably, he said, with
foreign government and American
private factories. The principal dif
ficulties of American arsenals, he ex
plained, is in retaining skilled work
men. 'Rifle production has been
greatly increased, he said, by adop
tion of the modified Enfield. The
American rifle and ammunition, he
said, are much superior to those of
any of the allies and at least equal
to Germany's.
American machine gun manufact
urers, Hanson declared, have had
practically no encouragement from
this government, most of their orders
coming from abroad.
In reply to questions by Senator
Wadsworth, the witness admitted that
if machine guns had been promptly
ordered when the government went
into the war. General Pershing's ma
chine gun units now would not be
required to use French arms and am
munition. Republican Leader May
v: Resign Political Office
New York, Dec. 20. William R.
Yillcox may resign as chairman of
the republican national committee at
a meeting of the committee here in
February, it was authoritatively learn
'cd today. He is understood to have
told a number of his personal friends
that his business activities have be
come so pressing that he would pre
fer to be relieved of the political
post he holds.
Looking for work? Turn to the
Help Want Columns now. ' You
will find hundreds of positions listed
there.
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1,000 Sheep Frozen
In Transportation
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 20. Accord
ing to announcement made to
day, between 1,000 and 1,1000 sheep
were frozen to death during trans
portation from southern shipping
points to Lincoln during the ex
tremely cold weather of early De
cember. Most of the sheep were
dead when taken from the can
here, where they were to be re
shipped to feeders in Nebraska, who
intended to fatten them during the
winter.
The management of the stocfl
vards would make no statement re
garding the reported loss of sheep.
BMllRfS"
INSIDIOUS PLOT
AGAINST THE U.S.
State Department Shows Ger
many Tried to Align Latin
Republics Against North
America.
(By Awwvlated Prww.)
Washington, Dec. 20. Evidence of
a German plot to align the nations
of South America against the United
States is revealed in telegrams sent
to Berlin by the notorious Count
Luxburg, former German charge in
Argentina, made public today by the
State department.
In one of the messages, of which
there are some 40, Luxburg reports
that he induced President Irigoyen of
Argentina to enter into a secret agree
ment with' Chile and Bolivia, a "mu
tual rapproachement for protection
versus North America," and did his
utmost to have Peru included in such
an agreement.
Translations of the dispatches were
given out by the State department in
agreement with the Argentine minis
ter of foreign affairs, who in a ac
companying statement gave general
denial to Luxburg's account of the
negotiations with his government.
Inaccurate, Says Argentine.
"The telegrams show a number of
inaccuracies so surprising that no
epithet will fit them," said the foreign
minister's statement, "as they are at
complete variance, both in substance
and form, with the terms in which
the negotiations were entered into,
carrried on and brought to a con
clusion." The message referring to the South
American alliance merely said that
the president at last had made tip his
mind to conclude such an agreement
with Chile and Bolivia, and there was
nothing in the correspondence to
clear up just what negotiations were
conferred on with those countries.
Today's disclosures complete the
story of Luxburg's intrigues which
began when 'the State department
gave out the famous "spurlos ver
senkt" (sink without a trace) mes
sages. They are of importance chiefly
because of their bearing upon various
heretofore unexplained activities in
South America, and are particularly
interesting at this time when Luis
Cabrera, envoy of President Carranza
of Mexico, is on his way to Argentina
to attend a so-called neutrality con
ference. THE OMAHA CITY MISSION
Urges Generosity of Public
"While the City Mission is located
in Omaha, it is far more than a local
institution. It extends the helping
hand to scores of women and children
from Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas
and Nebraska. It's educational, in
dustrial and religious work blesses the
lives of more than 500 youngsters in
this city," said Arthur Chase, ex
ecutive secretary.
"It is the privilege of readers of
The Bee to co-operate in a large or
small way in this worthy enterprise."
Address the treasurer, A. L, Reed,
1204 Pacific street.
A Few Happy
Suggestions for
Gift Seekers !
Their practicability, usefulness
and economy will appeal to
those who are In search of sen
sible Christmas gifts.
Traveling Bags and
Suit Cases
A great variety for men and
women. Everything from the
highest grade Seal and Walrus
down to the good Cowhide,
and Fabrikolds, from
$35 T $2.75
Toilet Traveling Sets
Black, pebble leather with
fancy moire silk and leather lin
ings, anl ivory or ebony fittings
Prices range from
$25 T $5
Brief Cases
Used by salesmen, lawyers,
clergymen and business men
generally. Sealskin or black or
brown cowhide. Ranging from
16.50 T 3.75
Ladies' Hand Bags
re always acceptable. This
seuon assortments are greater
and leathers and linings more
elaborate. Any price from
$10 to $1.00
Purses and Card Gases
Always appreciated by a man
because always useful. We hare
an assortment ranging from
$7.00 ;r 25c
Freling & Steinle
Omaha' Beet Baggage Builders.
. 1803 7ARNAK ST..
THE BEE:
ARMOUR GETS ALL
OVER 9 PER CENT
OF NET EARNINGS
Witness Testifies Company
Paid That to Keep Him From
Moving Stock Yards
From Chicago.
Washington, Dec. 20. At the fed
eral trade commission's investigation
of the Chicago stock yards here today,
F. R. Hart, vice chairman of Old
Colony Trust company of Boston, one
of the principal figures in the stock
yards company, testified that it had
been agreed to pay J. Ogden Armour
all the company's earnings over 9 per
cent, to keep Armour from moving
the yards away from Chicago and
further west.
' Efforts of the commission to dis
cover the real ownership of the Chi
cago stock yards and terminal rail
roads began with an inquiry into
corporate relations between the Chi
cago Stock Yards company, the Union
Stock Yard and Transit company, the
Chicago Junction railways and Union
Stock Yards company and the Chi
cago Junction railways.
Stock is Hidden.
Frank R. Pegram, treasurer of the
Chicago Stock Yards company and
cashier for F. H. Prince of Boston,
testified that he held 79.990 shares of
the Chicago Stock Yards company as
trustee, but that he had never had
them in his possession. The stock
was held, he said, subject to bearer
warrants, but that he did not know
where these warrants were, though he
thought most of them were in the
safe deposit boxes of Mr. and Mrs.
Prince.
Other witnesses summoned to tes
tify include W. M. Waddcn, former
treasurer.for the Chicago Stock Yards
company; E. V. R. Thayer, president
of the Chase National bank of New
York; S. II. Fessenden, a broker; C.
C. Chase, auditor for the Chicago
Stock Yards and Transit company;
J. N. Manning, an employe of Prince
& Co. All are from Boston except
Mr. Thayer, who formerly lived in
Boston, btrt now in New York.
F. W. Croll, confidential secretary
to J. Ogden Armour, also has been
subpoenaed.
Forty Killed in Wreck
Near Louisville, Ky.
Louisville, Dec. 20. A number of
persons are reported killed, some re
ports indicating that forty have lost
their lives, in a read epl collision be
tween Louisville and Nashville pas
senger trains at Shepherdsville, 23
miles south of here this evening.
According to reports reaching here
passenger train No. 7, bound from
Cincinnati to New Orleans, crashed
into the! rear of the Springfield
Bardstown accommodation train
No. 43.
A special train with physicians and
surgeons has gone from Louisville to
the scene of the wreck.
Chaplain Cobbey to Make
His Home in Deming
Camp Cody, Dec. 20. (Special
Telegram.) Chaplain Lieutenant
Jean Cobbey and Mrs. Cobbey, mar
ried in El Paso, will make their home
in Deming. The bride was Mrs.
Viola Crabtree of Omaha, the home
city of the chaplain, who is attached
to the 134th infantry (Fifth Ne
braska). Miss Mae Harris of El
Paso attended the bride and Sar
geant P. S. Cobbev stood up with his
brother. Major Kzra C. Clemans,
chaplain of the 136th infantry, sec
ond. Minnessota, performed the cere
mony. g D R.WBA1LEV 1
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USEFUL GIFTS
, It will be a pleasure to show you the many
beautiful and serviceable gifts that we are
offering and to quote prices, which, quality
considered, are always the lowest.
Suggestions for the Xmas Shopper
Buy your boy or the boy's father or some oth
er boy one of our special Manual Training
Benches. Exceptional values.
James Morton & Son Co.
"The Hardware People'
1511-13 DODGE STREET
OMAHA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1917.
BIG DAMAGE SUIT
TO BE DROPPED AS
FRIENDS MAKE DP
(Continued From Par One.)
where his wife and daughter live.
When the trouble started and the
situation at home became rather
strained Hale fled to the home of his
nearest friend, who happened to be
Rowe whose wife was named as co
respondent by Mrs. Hale.
Later Mrs. Hale made haste to
bring him home again, it is said, and
the divorce suit was dismissed, fn
the alienation suit Mrs. Hale
charged that Mrs. Rowe "met Hale
frequently at her home during Rowe's
absence, and by protestations of love
and flattery, deception and promises,
poisoned his mind against Mrs.
Hale and wickedly alienated his af
fections." She charged that Mrs. Rowe Jiad
received many presents of candy,
fruit, clothing and other articles too
numerous to mention from Hale and
went auto riding into the wee sma'
hours with' him.
Mrs. Rowe Is Happy.
Mrs, Rowe, when told at her home,
1922 Locust street, of the probable
dismissal of the alienation suit, de
clared that a complete reconcilia
tion would give her the happiest
Christmas of her life.
"Mrs. Hale is not to be blamed for
her action," said Mrs. Rowe. "She
was urged to take the step by pre
tending friends with busy tongues,
who carried tales to her which were
absolutely false, and of which she
now has proof.,
"I harbor only kind thoughts for
Mrs. Halt and a sincere wish that
Mr. and Mrs. Hale may be happy, but
I must repeat that I have been in
nocent from the first of being the
cause of any of their differences."
KAISER WILL
. OFFER ALLIES
WORLD PEACE
(Continued From Page One.)
is merely another step in the Ger
man propaganda to impress the pub
lic mind that the allies are responsible
for a continuance of the war, or
whether it is really a feeler for peace,
is a subject for the estimate of the
governments concerncd.
To Delude German People.
At first glance some are inclined to
regard the condtitions of the German
peace terms as the kaiser s much-ad
vertised Christmas peace terms, prob
ably designed in large part to keep
the German people under the illusion
that they are fighting a really defen
sive war against foes who insist on
the dismemberment of thier country.
There is a very decided impression
in competent Quarters, however, that
Germany, having gained great advan
tages in Russia, might think it to its
advantage to yield to allied demands
in many other directions, which in
the estimate of its own statesmen
would strike a balance. This is one
of the reasons why some close ob
servers believe an offer of peace com
ing at this time probably has more
real intentions of peace behind it than
the previous ones. No one here be
lieves Germany's best terms would be
put on the table at the first offering
and those inclined to this view think
a proposal of peace now is at least
an attempt to start a discussion of
terms.
From what may be gained of the
war aims of the allied governments
as expressed by their statesmen and
by President Wilson, such an offering
of terms as 'outlined in the foreg6ing
could not be considered as the basis
of a satisfactory peace, although it
might contain some of the elements.
Petrograd, Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Orenburg Cossacks, opposing the
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UMAHA
Carving Sets
Tool Cabinets
Pocket Knives
Razors
Bolsheviki, have occupied Tchelia
binsk, a junction on the trans-Siberian
railroad, according to a report re
ceived by the Den.
The Bolsheviki government two
weeks ago reported that Tcheliabinsk
njc tipinu heaipced hv trnnns nndpr
General DutofT, hetman of the Ural
Cossacks and one of the leaders ot
the counter revolution. The town is
.W) miles northeast of Orenburg and
125 miles west of the Siberian bor
der. The trans-Siberian railroad is
joined there from the north by a
railroad line running through Perm
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Japanese Luncheon
Cloths and Napkins
From Japan we secured these
beautiful, embroidered pieces,
made of fine white Oriental cot
ton materials and decorated in
blue.
The 50-inch cloth is $1.00.
The 60-inch cloth is $1.75.
Napkins, 38c a half dozen.
Linen Section.
Toilet Requisites
For Gift Purposes
Manicure sets, 15c to $7.50.
Sachet packages in fancy holiday
wrappings, 10c.
Powder puffs, 10c.
Fine toilet waters in gift pack
ages, from 75c to $8 a bottle.
A Corset Gift
From one
woman to
another
Models particu
larly suited ,to
the purpose.
Beautiful brocades, faintly pink
or glistening white. Effectively
trimmed and precisely finished.
A thoughtful remembrance.
$3 and upwards.
Third Floor.
A .Glove Certificate
Avoids Mistakes
When the bearer brings her cer
tificate into the store she is
privileged to choose whatever
style and color of glove that
suits her best, besides having
each pair expertly fitted.
Issued for any amount.
Silk Camisoles
Ever so attractive, in pink silk
with trimmings of lace. As a gift
they are preferred by many be
cause they are so distinctive
the price, $1.25.
Main Floor.
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PHOTOPLAYS.
Today and Saturday
j GEORGE WALSH, in S
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BABY MARIE
OSBORNE, in
"The Little
Patriot
AMI'HKMENTS.
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AL HERMAN; Lil
lian FiU(rald
Caorf A t i
Moor A Cordelia
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"BANDBOX REVUE"
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Late Shippers Olhep Best at Thompson Bddra's :j
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When Buying Advertised Goods
Say You Read of Them in The Bee
The Ukranian Rada and the Bol
sheviki government in Petrograd
have been at odds since the success
ful revolution of the Maximalists
early in November. The ultimatum
referred to probably is the demand
made by the Bolsheviki that the Rada
permit its troops to go through the
Ukrane to aid in putting down the
Kaledines revolt.
The Ukrane, which means a fron
tier, is part of the old kingdom of
Poland. It is made up of parts of
the governments of Poltava, Kiev,
Podolia, Kharkov, Ekaterinoslav and
Kherson. These governments have
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he fashion Center for
Merchandise
Certificates
To make the one who receives
the gift perfectly happy send a
certificate. They are issued for
any amount and are good for
merchandise in any section of
the store. Certificate may be
redeemed any time.
Gloves! Surely to
Complete the List
Women are grateful when one's
thoughtfulness has prompted a
pair of new kid gloves for
Christmas. For really fine gloves,
particularly for dress wear, we
believe Trefousse French kid are
the best. Your choice of black,
colors and white, with self or
contrasting embroidered backs
$2.50 and $3.25 a pair.
Women's Cap and
Scarf Sets
Made of brushed wool and very
good looking 1 and warm. Espe
cially fine for skating or other
out-of-door occasions, $2 to $4.50
Third Floor.
Such a Fine
Assortment of
Handkerchiefs
Her favorite color on the
border, or perhaps a beau
tifully embroidered , style,
and the initials and plain
linen squares. There is cer
tainly no end to the good
linen handkerchiefs here in
Christmas array.
The handkerchief section
is a mecca for those with
gift lists to fill, for one is
not handicapped by a small
or poorly chosen selection.
Every day women declare
that this is the best hand
kerchief shop in the city.
Open Evenings Until
9 o'Clock
Buy War-Saving Stamps
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PHOTOPLAYS.
JULIAN ELTINGE
in
"THE CLEVER MRS. CARFAX"
"THAT NIGHT"
(Mack Sennett Comedy)
Today and Saturday
LITTLE ZOE RAY, in
"THE SILENT LADY"
SUBURBAN
Phone
Colfax
2841
Today CHARLIE CHAPLIN and
MARIE DRESHLER. in
"TILLY'S PUNCTURED ROMANCE"
HIPPODROME 2c5Xd
Todiy ROSEMARY THEBY, in
"THE REINCARNATION OF KARMA"
No. 11 "THE FIGHTING TRAIL"
AMISEME.NTS.
OMAHA'S FUN CENTER
tCjtl t rtlr Daily Matt.. 1S-2S-50c
AJAJLSlirf Evening, 25-50-75c-$l
LAST TIMES TODAY
2:30
8:30
FRED MA JPCTirC Mutical
IRWIN'S "IHJta I I V3 Burleaqu
Tomorrow (Saturday), Matinee and Week
DAVE "SNUFFY" MARION
With S. H. Dudley, lata of "Smart Set"
LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS
MP
a combined area of about 127,000
square miles and a population of
about 25,000,000.
Hurley to Be Witness
In Fleet Investigations
WashinK'ton, Dec. 20. Investigation
of the government shipping board and
emergency fleet corporation's opera
tions, under the resolution of Senator
Harding which the senate adopted,
the senate commerce committee de
cided today, will begin tomorrow aft
ernoon, with Chairman Hurley as the
first witness.
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VJomeiV0
Fur Sets
Worth While
To be classed "good," furs must
be carefully selected in the pelt
to make certain that quality and
color are as they should be. The
finished piece must be expertly
fashioned and perfectly finished
to pass the scrutiny of our buy
er. With this care on our part
your gift furs can be selected
here in absolute confidence.
Muffs and scarfs of Hudson seal,
mole, foxes, of various colors,
and every other fashionable
winter fur. "
THE FUR SHOP
Second Floor.
"Ivory" Articles
for the Toilet
Beveled plate mirrors with plain
and ornamented ivory backs
long plain handles or rings, as
you prefer.
Ivory backed brushes, made with
fine bristles. Also an assortment
of ivory combs.
Notion Section.
For Decorating
Christmas Packages
Seals, tags, cards, labels, tinsel
cord, tissue paper ; in fact, every
thing needed to make gift parcels
look bright and cheery. Very
small prices, too. ,
Center Aide First Floor.
Warm Wearables
For Small Folks
Sweater sets for the baby; very
dainty and attractive, in white
and colors, $4, $4.50, $5.'
Brushed wool sets for children.
A sweater, a cap, mittens and
drawer leggings, $6.75, $7.25.
Children's sweaters, in white and
colors, 2 to 6-year sizes, at
$1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $4, $4.50.
Sweater coats for boys and
girlsV Choice styles, in grey,
white, Cope blue, rose, cardinal,
tan and green. Flain shades and
combination, sizes 6 to 12 years,
at $3.25 to $9.50.
Christmas is in a very happy
mood in the sections devoted to
children's wear.
Third Floor.
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PHOTOPLAYS.
Home of Big Double Show
Little Caruso & Co
"A Night in Venice"
Series of Songs, Steps & Stories B
Frick & Adair
A Classy Singing Duo
3 Melvin Brothers
America's. Most Sensational
Gymnasts
Photoplay Attraction
MADGE KENNEDY in
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Xmas Attraction
FOUR NITES
Beglnninc Sunday
GO TO WAR .1 you will but SEE
in the greatest of all Laughing Hits
First
Mutt & Jeff
Divsrced ffc
Matinees Sunday A Tuesday, 2Sc, 50c.
Wednesday Matinee, 25c.
Nighta 25c, 35c, 80c, 75c
R ft Y I"! Tonight and
W 1 " Saturday, IP.M.
MATINEE TOMORROW 2:30
THURSTON K&ctT
Matinee, 25c-50c
Night. 25c-35c-SOc-75e
Next Week Mutt Jeff, A Very Good
Eddie.
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