DOUBT GERMANS
CONTROL AIR ON
AMERICAN FRONT
Secretary of War Baker De
clares General Pershing Has
Made No Mention of Dan
ger From Enemy Planes.
(Br Ajaoeteted Ftm.)
WuMngton, Feb. 21. Army offi
cials showed eyery tyidenct of ur
prise today t press dispatches from
France telling of German control of
the air over the sector of the front
held by the American forces.
They would make no comment for
publication, however, and Secretary
Baker also was silent beyond saying
that his advices from General Persh
ing made no mention of snch a sit
uation. Disclosure of conditions described
by the dispatches comes on the heels
of Secretary Baker's announcement
yesterday that American-built battle
planes had been shipped to France
fire months ahead of the original
schedule and soon would be ready in
quantities.
This statement does not mean that
the whole program for the American
air fleet is so far ahead, and it is un
derstood that actually it is not far
from the schedule one or the other,
' The exact status of the program is a
carefully guarded secret
Secretary Baker said today in re
sponse to questions about the cable
dispatches that any publicity of that
nature must come from General
Pershing, who alone Is able to judge
of the military value of the informa
tion. Unwise to Reveal Plans.
It was obvious around the War de
partment that there are other ele
ments in the airplane supply situation
' which it is regarded as unwise to re
veal Mr. Baker specifically refused
to sanction discussion as to these.
There are certain considerations, it
was pointed out by some officers, none
of whom claimed to have actual
knowledge of the situation at the
American front, which to their minds,
made it more surprising that a com
' plete lack of adequate air patrols
should exist there. In the first place.
General Pershing was fully advised
as to all matters regarding the Amer
ican air service and the degree to
which he could rely upon it when he
decided to put the forces into the
line.
Also and great stress was laid on
this he has been working in com
plete co-operation with the French
government in getting his men to
the front. So far as known, the par
ticular section of the line held by the
American was fully patrolled by allied
airmen, presumably French, before
it was taken over.
Could Call French Patrols.
If General Pershing regards the
situation in the air as b any way a
menace to his troops, it was suggest
ed, it seemed certain he would call
upon the French for patrols.
It is possible, of course, as was de
veloped in Secretary Baker's confer
ence, that a local concentration of air
forces has been made by the Germans
against the American sector. Such a
condition might arise at any time on
any section of the long battle line, Mr.
Baker said. The dispatches from the
front, however, appear to indicate a
continuing situation in which no air
planes for ordinary patrol work are
available, rather than a sudden in
' crease in the enemy's air fleet in that
' region..-
Mr.. Baker would not indicate
whether he intended to call the matter
to General Pershing's attention. If
he did so. it 'would be a departure
from his usual custom. The War de-
partment assumes that the com
mander of the expeditionary forces
will advise it promptly if anything
arises of a serious nature in which
aid is needed.
Otherwise the forwarding of men,
airplanes, supplies of all sorts goes
ahead on a regular schedule of pri
ority provided by General Pershing
and as they, become available for
shipment and ships are. available to
carry them.
M i ii i i i
Britons Fight for
Lives, Says Milner
.. London, Feb. 21 Vincent Milner,
member of the war cabinet, speaking
at Plymouth today, deprecated too
much talk about war aims.
-"until ceace negotiations are
reached,'' he said, "we are fighting for
our lives and the very existence of
the'free nations of western Europe.
As a result of the collapse of Russia,
the military party of Germany is
again firmly in the saddle. Doubtless
many of the people in Germany loathe
the continuance of bloodshed for
mere aggression, but at present they
. are Quite powerless.''
Lord Milner contended that it was
no longer a question of destroying
tr russian militarism, out whether .Prus
sian militarism would destroy the al
lies and dominate Europe and part
cf Asia.
"President Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George have made it oerfectlv
dear," he continued, "that we have
no desire to dismember Germany, dic
tate her constitution or exclude her
from a fair share of the world s inter
course. There can be but one answer
to Germany's challenge and that an
swer may involve greater sacrifice
and endurance than heretofore."
Ask Whether Francis Will
Provision Finn Red Guard
Stockholm, Feb. 21. Concern over
a report that Ambassador David R.
Francis, at Petrograd, had promised
. the Finnish . Red Guard provisions
from America, was expressed today
by M. GrioenberK. Finnish minister
here, who visited Ira Nelson Morris.
the American minister to Sweden. -
v M. Grioenbers reauested Mr. Mor
ris to inquire whether Mr. . Francis
was correctly quoted atnd whether he
- had expressed America's attitude
- toward the Finnish situation.
Hasten Ban Repair.
Washington, Feb. 21To hasten
repair work on locomotives and rail
way rolling stock an agreement in
volving lengthening of working hours,
promotion of apprentices and helpers
and maintenance of open shop condi
tions has been readied between Di
rector General McAdoo and A. O,
Wharton, president of the Railway
aturday
Brings Wonderful
.1,
Women's High Grade Tailored Suits, $39
A Splendid Assortment of Styles for Saturday
All the new features for Spring are em
bodied in these garments adaptations from
higher priced models developed in fine Serges,
Gabardines, Poiret Twills, Striped and Fancy
Tweeds. Styles here are exclusive for Omaha
not to be found elsewhere.
An extremely wide variety for choice and we
would advise early selection as this will give you
ample time for any alterations you desire to
have made. Sizes 34 to 44.
Special Tailored Suits at $25.00
At this popular price we are showing a very broad
and comprehensive stock of Suits, developed in excellent
materials, such as Men's Wear Serges, Velours, Navy
Blue Gabardines, Hair Line Worsteds and Poplins.
Second Floor
NeW Silk Petticoats for Spring, $3.45
Just arrived a new assortment of Silk Petticoats for Spring,
in plain shades as well as in the bright hues or changeable color
ings. Pleated, tucked and ruffled styles. Elastic belts and full
flounced effects.
Specially Priced, at $3.45
Second Floor
Slightly Soiled Blouses
$3.45
Values Up to $6.95 Each
WE HAVE GATHERED TOGETHER
a group of beautiful Georgette Crepe and
Crepe de Chine Blouses that have become
slightly soiled and re-priced them down
ward for Saturday, to $3.45.
Every woman knows how desirable
these two materials (Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine) are, and at this price,
with one tubbing you will have Blouses as good as new.
Hand embroidered models, lace trimmed models, some with frills and others
with fichus ; dozens of dainty styles to select from.
Saturday, at $3.45 Each
Second Floor
New "Coronet" Hats, at $10.00
One Price Always $10.00
For "Coronet" Hats
Second Floor
Misses' and Small Women's Dresses
Chic Styles, at $15 to $35
Even at these extremely moderate prices,
- these Dresses possess a distinctive charm that
spells itself in capital letters YOUTHFUL
NESS the elusive factor which many design
ers strive after, but few attain this Specialty
Shop has carefully selected only those gar
ments which exemplify this extremely desir
able factor in the most emphatic way.
Dresses of Serge, Jersey,
Taffeta and Foulard
All new Spring models, new Apron effects, Eton
models and straight line models.
Second Floor
We illustrate two of the shapes and styles offered for
Saturday, one a snappy Turban and the other the popular
Sailor shape but these are just two from the many, many
desirable shapes that we shall show at this price, $10.00
The Hats we are offering right
now in the "Coronation" group, are
made of Lisere Straws and Georg
ette Crepe, Gonboe Braid and Sat
ins, trimmed with smart quills,
Fom-Poms, bows and beaded orna
ments. All the latest styles and most
popular colors.
Special Purchase of
Collars and Collar and
Cuff Sets Offered
Saturday
At 35c
We were fortunate in
obtaining this lot at a spe
cial price, and, as a conse
quence, will share the
benefit with you on Satur
day, when we say 35c for
these dainty bits of Neck
wear. Collar and Cuff Sets
in Organdie, with em
broidered designs.
In roll and Tuxedo
styles desirable for new
Spring Suits and Dresses.
Mala Floor
Handkerchiefs
Men's Iruh Print Handker
chiefs some plain centers with
fancy colored borders; also
men's plain white embroidered
initials, each "1 Ol
at 1--2C
Men's All Puro Linen Handker
chief; neatly hemstitched;
good size, extra value, 1Q
each at 1 C
Women' Silk Crepe De Chine
Handkerchief with fancy
colored borders; hemstitched
and rolled hems; 36c 1
values at IOC
Women' Very Fin Cotton
Handkerchiefs; plain and fancy
colored embroidered corners;
also plain, all pure linen
women's handkerchiefs; 19c
values, -I 9 1
each
Mala Floor
eraarkable Sa.o (
Values $150 Opto
Just read a few of the
Saturday and buy half ado:
may never be repeated. ,
Samples and Surplus
19 to 25 Easi
These are all Silk; some silk throughout, othirs
hand embroidered, others lace boots. I
All first quality and extraold
Lace Boot Hosiery
TPn.nn.oi T ,noa Sstrinps
Plaids and Checks 4
Silk Golf and Tennis Stockings in colors of ci
The Children's He
Girls Hosiery, Silk Lisle, fine ribbed; spliced heels tZfA B
and toes, in new brown, white and black; a pair, di
Girls' Hosiery, ribbed; in white, black and some QK- C
colors; lisle and medium weight, a pair t. ,'tc
Infants' Hose2
A nice line of Hosiery for Infants, m Cashmr
black and white.
Main !F!
Silk and Knit Underwear
Unusual Saturday Offerings
There are many unusual features about the offerings
here for Saturday, and one of the most important is the
little prices. The quality of the goods makes the little
prices all the more remarkable.
Women's Union Suits of a well known manufacturer,
beautiful silk top lisle body garments, in pink and
white, prettily embroidered, all sizes; very M no
special offering for Saturday, a suit, at. . vl70
Women's Camisoles, very pretty patterns in Italian
and Phantom silk, striped and shadow effects; lace
yokes; ribbon shoulder straps, all sizes; very QOr
special, each, at . Oi7l
Women's Vests, fine lisle,
extra long; plain or hand
crocheted yokes; regular or
extra sizes ; very special of
fering, each, CQ-
at
Boys' and Girls' Union Suits,
medium or heavy weight
cotton, all sizes; a 7C
fine value, at
Women's Union Suits, fine
lisle, lace trimmed or tight
knee; regular and extra
sizes; special, a suit, yjg
at ... .. . ... ..i ...
Children's Vests and Pants,
heavy or medium weight
cotton, very good 25 C
value, each, at ....
Third Floor
I 5,000 I
In a Satun
J Purchased From Run
(Formerly Bushnell's Bool
$ We purchased the
1 of books, containing ai
Fiction, Essays
Historic
$ Thi.1 J
At 25c
Worth 75c to
$1.50
At
First Long Trouser Suits
for Boys
Priced at $12.00
FOR THE BOY just enter
ing high school for the boy
who has "arrived" at the sec
ond milestone in his life, we
have this to say we special
ize on "first long Trousers" .
. Suits.
Snappy new styles, in
a varied assortment of
patterns, light and dark
mixtures.
A real quality suit at
popular prices; sizes 15
to 19 years.
A Special Group of Long Trouser Suits
With Two Pairs of Pants, at $17.50 to
$2500.
Tailor Service and Alterations Free of Charge.
Boys' Two-Pair Pants Suits
At $6.50 a Suit
(Double Seats and Knees)
The double wear value of these Two Pair
Pant Suits is fully appreciated by all mothers.
The double re-inforcement and the excellent
fabrics make them worth much more than the
price we ask for them.
Second Floor, Men's Building
fate Stores
Worth $1
$2.01
NOW YOU BOO
here bright and early
because you are going
c some of the most rem ai
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Main Fl
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CHINA ai
At Lowes
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of Surpass! n
Every woman who h ai
impulse will know in an i
quoted in this advertise n
ily low. ,
To share in this sale) j
siderable.
French China Dinner
Limoges, France; hand g(
delicate pink flowers; tp
special during this . ,
sale, a set at . . M jVoU
CiAA
lish Porcelain, fljl rifk
very special at ..
Blue and White Kitchen
Bowls, 3-inch, 39 C
Casseroles, 5-inch, brown
with white lining, 1Cr
each, at r.K
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