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HOARDED WHEAT
MUST BE GIVEN
OP IMMEDIATELY
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battles Wires That Govern-1
ment Will No Longer Delay
Action in Cases Where
Foodstuffs Are Held.
With the return of Gurdon V. j
Wattles, federal food administrator,
.this, week, immediate steps will be j
taken to requisition wheat and to as- j
sure its marketing. There is wheat'
heing held in Nebraska, but in the j
last week, much has been marketed j
bi-i'ptise of the government appeal. !
Not only will the marketing he1
riven close supervision, but strict en-!
l'orcement of all rules will he im-'
perative. The. Nebraska administra- j
tion has been compelled to resort to
t!fc drastic penalty of license revoca
tion in numerous instances. The J
offences have been flagrant and in !
r.early every instance the attempt to
justify was the old excuse of ignor
ance of the rules. This excuse does
not any more with the enforcement
division. Rather it assures a drastic
penalty.
' 'I iie rules nuit he observed" writes
GERMAN THRUST ON BIG
SCALE SOON; FOE PREPARES
(By Associated Press.)
London, April S.Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters
in France, telegraphing Sunday, says there are signs that the enemy is
about to thrust -again on a big scale. All the fighting north of the
Somme during the last few days, says the correspondent, apparently
has been directed by the enemy at effecting an improvement of his po
sitions and possibly to secure a better "jumping off" place.
Between Mesnil and Bucquoy, says the correspondent, the ground
the Germans now occupy is very unfavorable to artillery movement,
should a big push develop, and only by such a movement could a great a
concentrated attack upon Amiens be carried out.
MISSOURI BOY RILLS
3; COMMITS SUICIDE
Tragedy Occurs on Farm Fol
lowing Domestic Troubles;
Companioi. of Murderer
Pleads for Victim's Life.
Mexico, Mo., April 8. Derbey S.
Adkins, 2i years old, today shot and
killed his father-in-law, Nolan Mc
Gowan; his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Ruby McGowan and his wife, Mrs.
Gladys Adkins, 17 years old. He then
shot himself, dying instantly. The
tragedy occurred on a farm 10 miles
v ;u.:es. And it the oiitncler meads i .wi k ,nct;.- ift",-i,u;c
' i UUll 1 v uv'itivjuv. uim4nvo.
lookeut, not i AHLiti li?H heen senarated from
are giving un-: ,js ,vjfe for some (jme. Late last
night he left his home here and
shortly after daylight appeared at the
home of his father-in-law, where bis
wife and 5-months-old baby were liv
ing. The shooting followed immedi
ately. A shotgun was the weapon
isi'.io'T.rre, that his
onr. The newspapers
tiMia! publicity to rules and there's no
cncum' ior anyone not knowing the
rules."
Must Sow More Spring Wheat.
To meet the allies demands for
wheat dufintr the comintr vear. it is
nece.v-arv to increase the production i employed.
of spring wheat do per cent. And to j Murderer Unmerciful,
meet the allied requirements until the joe Woolery, an employ: on the
i:e't harvest it i; impeiitne that the McGowan farm, told authorities to
lotis'iniption of wheat be reduced night he had witnessed the killing of
.in it one-half. ! Mr. and Mrs McGowan and that for
The foregoing emphatic statement j two hours he parleyed with Adkins in
comes from the Federal Food Ad-! an effort to dissuade him from killing
ministration of Nebraska after direct Mrs. Adkins.
advices from Washington. i " heard shouts from the barn,"
"The production of wheat in the 1 Woolery told the police, "and when I
United States must reach a total of ; rau ito the building I saw McGowan
W0.000.000 bushels in 1918," says the j ,-, his knees before Adkins, begging
Nebraska administration. Of this I for his life. Mrs. McGowan was beg
amount, two-thirds will be required , ging Adkins not to kill her husband,
for domestic consumption if we are ! offering him anything he wanted if he
to avoid a repetition of the wheat would let his father-in-law go.
sl oriE'je which now exists and which j "Adkins' answer was to tire both
has occasioned the drastic practice of ! barrels of his shotgun at his mother
limiting our consumption to one-half j in-law, killing her. He then shot Mc
our ordinary requirement '. j Gowan.
The Required Demand. , "I attempted to interfere, but he
'During 1918 we must export 300,-' threatened me with the gun. We both
OUO.000 lnuhels. That's the least the ! went into the house and for two hours
allies can get along with. Our winter ' tripd to persuade him not to kill
wheat crop on the latest survey shows I -urs. AO.Kins.wno nao. muuen u iucr a
i possmie production ol MU.UUU.iJUU
bushels. This means that the spring
wheat crop must total 360,000,0(10
bushels. Our 1017 spring crop
amounted to 2.52,000.000 bushels,
which necessitate? an increase of 00
per cent to meet the 1918 demand.
"An early survey of Nebraska plan
ting indicated that the increase In
acreage would be about .10 per cent.! ., , ... ,
But more recent reports tend to the j Sidney Banks Wberal.
belief that this figure will be mater- Sidney, Neb., April 8. (Special
ialiy increased. j Telegram.) The big Lfberty day
The 1918 crop is as important as celebration included a mammoth pa
the conservation plans for immediate j rade participated in by home guards,
neeus. out in meeting inc. present , scnoo chicren. Kea Uross society
ied. Finally I went for help and when
1 returned Mrs. Adkins had, been
killed and Adkins had shot himself."
A note found pinned on Adkins'
coat told of his intention to commit
the crime.
Two small sister of Mrs. Adkins,
who were hiding wittt; her beneath the
bed. were unharmed.
needs we are facing a condition which
wiil not be denied and the exports
will go to Europe, even if every citizen
of the United States has to forego
the use of wheat until the next crop.
The Present Problem.
"Our present problem is to meet a
demand for 75,000,000 bushels of
wheat out of a total reserve of all
kinds, of 175,000,000 bushels. By
supplying this 75,000,000 bushels, and
it is going to be done, there will be
left 100,000,000 bushels for domestic
use. Our ordinary requirements for
the period are 200,000,000 bushels, so
:t means a half reduction.
,'That is why householders arc
being asked to use one-half, or one
and one-half pounds per person per
week. It is the reason retailers are
being asked to sell substitutes pound-for-pound
and why bakers are being
asked to cut down wheat in bread and
make the 12 ounce loaf do what the
16 ounce loaf did before.
"'A significant feature of the present
reserve is that of the 175,000,000
bushels available, 111,000,000 bushels
are on the farms. Hence the appeal
1o market all wheat and the decision
and all the civic organizations. The
address was by C. A. McGraw of
Omaha. One bank took $100,000 of
bonds and the other three banks were
liberal subscribers to the new Liberty
loan.
War Increases Delinquency.
Albany, N. Y., April 8. The war
has increased delinquency in the state,
especially among young girls, the
probation commission stated in its
report to the legislature, made public
tonight. The increase was said to be
greatly increased temptations to
young girls about soldiers' camps ow
ing to the attractiveness of the uni
form, it was said.
Falls City Recruit Dead.
Denver, Colo., April 8. (Special
Telegram.) George F. Phurmond of
Falls City, a recruit at Fort Logan, is
alleged to have killed himself at the
fort today.
GERMANS IHELL
U.S. SECTOR WITH
GAS EXPLOSIVES
(By Associated l'rwi.)
With the American Army in
France, April 8, Two German raids
on different sectors of the American
position northwest of Tout were re-
pmsea mis morning witn enemy
casualties. The Germans were driven
off before reaching the American
trenches, by accurate machine gun
and automatic fire:
At one point the Germans laid
down a box barrage. As soon as
this lifted, the Americans came up
from their shelters and poured a
heavy fire into the advancing raiders,
who retired after a short period of
close fighting with the American out
posts. At another point the Germans
threw hundreds of gas shells before
advancing, but the Americans quickly
donned their masks and waited for
the raiders. These they quickly dis
persed by their fire.
Seagulls Detect Subsea
Craft Many Miles Away
Boston, April 8. Seagulls consti
tute a most useful auxiliary fleet in
combatting the German submarines
declares Dr. Edward H. Forbtish.
Massachusetts state ornithologist, in
a bulletin issued for children. With
a vision keener than that of the
human eye, he adds, the gulls detect
the presence of the submarines and
airmen, watching from above, signal
to destroyers to come and give battle
to the enemy. The gulls are effective
submarine chasers, says the ornitholo
gist, because they follow the craft in
search of food.
The pheasant, Rr. Forbush reports,
has developed a helpful aversion for
bombing airplanes and is on guard
night and day against them, for it
can bear the wirr of their propellors
before the noise is audible to the
human ear.
of the food administration to requisi
tion wheat which is being held for the
purpose of obstructing the govern
ment in its wheat program."
British Lose 500,000 in
Year, Says U. S. Attorney
New York, April 8. James M.
Beck, former assistant United States
attorney general declared in an ad
dress here tonight that he was vio
lating no pledge in stating that the
British casualties in the battles of the
last year numbered 500,000 and that
the French lost 240,000 men killed at
Verdun.
"The field east of Albert, where
they are battling now, is probably
the greatest graveyard in all the
world," he continued, "and never be
fore in the history of warfare has
heroism reached such heights as in
this year of 1918."
Finnish White Guards
Kill 2,000 Men; Many Russ
Stockholm, April 8. A dispatch to
the Dagens Nyheter from Vasa, Fin
land, reports that the Tammerfors red
guards captured by the white guards,
representing the government, aggre
gate 8,000. The red guard lost 2,000
men killed, of whom 1,800 were Rus
sians. A womar':- battalion partici
pated in th- fighting on the side of
the red guards.
Bjorneborg is reported to be sur
rounded and its fall is expected
shortly. With the white guards at
Toijola, to ;he south of Tammerfors,
and the Germans at Karis, railway
communication with Helsingfors is
completely cut.
The white guards are reported to
have sent additional troops to the
Kerelin district, where sharp fighting
is p'orted to be proceeding.
FIVE LUTHERAN
MINISTERS HIT
BY LOAN LEADERS
Lincoln Preachers Who Refuse
to Attend Meeting Because
of Others There, Scored
by Matson.
LinecMn, Neb., April 8. Five Ger
man Lutheran ministers of Lincoln
and vicinity, who declined to attend
a Liberty ban meeting Saturday
night because they objected to "re
ligious fellowship" with other relig
ious leaders there, have been censured
by Charles E. Matson, chairman of
the county Liberty Loan committee.
"Your absence from this meeting,"
wrote Chairman Matson, "and mr
excuse for not attending are im
portant in one particular, and that is
that it shows to fathers and mothers
and friends of the boys 'over there'
who their enemies are at home."
The ministers are W. F. V. Baeder,
George Allenbacb, Fred Moeller,
Malcolm, Neb.; E. A. Bartusch and
O. Braunschweig.
In their leter they say they ob
jected because a religious aspect was
given to the meeting and a "Jewish
rabbi and a Roman priest are even re
quested to offer public prayer."
When It Was Different.
Chairman Matson's letter con
tained the following paragraph:
. "It is worthy of mention that at
least one of your number was not
so hypocritical less than two years
ago when a bazar was given for the
benefit "1 the widows and orphans
of the central empires Germany,
.Austria and Hungary. The responses
ot the liberal people of this com
munity were generous and at its con
clusion a banquet was given at the
Lindell hotel". At the table were
seated, among others, the following
who responded to addresses at the
conclusion of the repast: Rt. Rev.
Bishop Tihen, of the Roman Catholic
church; Rabbi Singer and Rev.
George Allenbach. The religious
opinions of these representatives of
the 'Catholic and Jewish faith, con
tributing as they were to the relief
of the stricken of the central em
pires, .were not so distasteful to the
Rev. George Allenbach at that time
that he declined to sit at the same
table, to break bread with them and
tc. speak with them."
Brigadier General Demoted.
Washington, April 8. Army orders
today announced the honorable dis
cbarge of Brigadier General Henry D.
Styer, who has been in command of
a brigade at Camp Lewis, Wash. Gen
eral Styer reverts to his former rank
of colonel and will command the 27th
infantry in the Philippines.
QfilENI
OTHERS!
KAISER'S DOOM
SOUNDED, SAYS
LONDON PAPER
London, April 8. The doom of the
military power in Germany was pro
nounced by President Wilson in his
speech at Baltimore, says the Morn
ing Post.
"Whether or not the allies are
strong enough to break in pieces the
German military power remains to be
seen," it adds. "But that, given time,
America is able to defeat the enemy,
is as little doubtful as that it is re
solved to do it, however long the
work may take,
"We can assure our American
friends that their brave and simple
declarations are inexpressedly en
couraging. They look upon the war
from a point of view which, after
nearly four years of stupifying vicissi
tude, we have lost.
"President Wilson from the first
has insisted that betorc all it is a
moral issue. There 'are millions of
men among the Americans and the
forces of the allies who are fighting in
the simple faith that they arc doing
duty in a good cause."
Facts on First Two
Liberty Loan Bonds
Washington, April 8. Here are
facts of the last two Liberty loans:
Second Liberty Loan Bonds ac
tually sold, $3,808,766,150; interest
rate 4 per cent; maturity 25 years,
Campaign ran from October 1 to
27, 1917. Subscriptions, $4,617,532,
300, of which half the $1,617,000,000
oversubscriptions above the $3,000,
000,000 minimum offering were ac
cepted. . Reported number of sub
scribers, 9,400,000 with indications
that actual number ran far above
that. About 15,000 000 separate
bonds were sold. Bonds were con
vertible at par into next subsequent
issue bearing higher interest rate.
First Liberty Loan Bonds ac
tually sold $2,000,000,000; interest
rate 3'S per cent; maturity 30 years.
Campaign ran from May 14 to June
15, 1917. Subscription, $3,035,226,
850, of which the $1,035,226,850 over
subscriptions were rejected. Re
ported number of subscription, 4,
000,000. About 8.000,000 separate
bonds were sold. Bonds were con
vertible at par into second Liberty
loan bonds bearing 4 per cent, or
any subsequent issue bearing; a
higher rate.
OMAHA PASTORS
URGE ELECTION
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At the North Presbyterian churc!
Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. J
M. Wilson digressed from his sermoi.
topic for a few minutes and delvee
into politics. While he did not men
tion the name of any candidate foi
place on the city commission, he urgec1
male members of the congregation,
Tuesday to vote for and work for Ui
nomination of clean men. He as
serted if the voters did not do this
they bad no right to complain if in
competents win.
At the night service of the First
Baptist church, the pastor, Rev
Alonzo A. De Larme talked otv the
"Church's Relation to the Christian's
Duty at the Polls Next Tuesday."
Rev. Mr. DeLarme took the posi
tion that because a man is a member
of a church in no w.ty bars him from
taking a part in the city campaign.
He urged that in selecting men for
public affairs, voters should exercise
as much care, if not more, than picking
men tor business positions.
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"I suffered with eczema for about
four years. The general appearance
of the breaking out was a combination
of a rash and pimples, and the poison
got all through my system. My back
was a mass of eruptions, and the
burning, itching sensation at timet
amounted to agony. I rubbed the
breaking out which only seemed to
irritate more, and I spent many a
night of sleepless torture.
"A friend told me of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and I bought them.
The effect was magical, and after three
months I was healed." (Signed) J.
Kirby, 715 S. Ottawa St., Juliet, 111.,
Sept 6, 1917.
When used for every-day toilet pur
poses Cuticura Soap not only cleanses,
purifies and beautifies, but it prevents
many little skin troubles if assisted by
occasional use of Cuticura Ointment to
soothe and heal the first signs of skin
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Samel EaehFrc by Mll. Aidretunrmt.
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Monday, April 8, 1918. STORE NEWS VoR TUESDAY Phona D. 137.
Welcome Babies
This is Your Week at Burgess-Nash
"Baby is a darling
Just from Fairy land.
Brought by Stork of Wisdom
From the Baby Pond."
BABY, you are the chosen ruler this week at Burgess-Nash. The baby shop on
the second floor has been specially decorated for your reception.
For many months people who search for
merchandise have been bringing here lovely
things just for you clothes and accessories
that fill the most exacting requirements of
Better Babies as well as every desire 0
fond mothers from the simplest of slips to
the daintiest of hand-made, hand-embroidered
garments.
Free to Mothers
Mothers are requested to register their
names and addresses to receive FREE a
valuable booklet entitled "Care of the Baby,"
issued by the United States Government.
A very practical instruction book by
America's leading experts.
Trained Nurse in Charge
who will give free advice about everything per
taining to babies from foods to playthings
and apparels.
Free Patterns Pinless Diaper
One of these excellent patterns will be
given FREE to every mother who will visit
our infants' wear department Tuesday.
The Babies for Adoption From the Child's
Saving Institute Will Be Here Again A
Tuesday Afternoon, 2 to 4 1 .55 ?
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Cute, loveable, huggable, little tots who will
bid heartily for a place in your heart and home.
Come and pick one out for your very own.
They are here for adoption into good homes
by responsible parties.
Burfe-Nh Co. Second Floor
LOIS
Age 2 years, dark com
plexion, who is waiting for
a home of her very own.
Tuesday Special
Wash Goods
5c Per Yard
Thousands of yards of
new wash goods in lengths
from yard to 5 yards,
including ginghams, per
cales, madras, pique, suit
ings, etc. The entire lot
at one price which is very
special, 5c a yard.
Burfo-Nah Co. Down Stair Store
A ClearaWay of
Women's New Spring Pumps
In the Down Stairs Store
TUESDAY nil small sized pumps for women will be
cleared away at a fraction of the regular price,
$1.19. Mostly short lines including:
Kid pumps
Patent pumps
Bronze pumps
White canvas pumps
Black kid oxfords
Sizes 212, 3 and 3i2
Burfett-Nath Co. Down Stain Stora
Choice
$1.19
Suggestions That Will Help You
to Prepare for Your Spring Drive
TAKE advantage of these special prices on necessities for the home, which you
will need in preparing your home for the warm days to come.
Refrigerators, $19.50.
1 1 1 inois rc-
f r igerators,
3-door, side
iceing type,
white enam
eled food
h a m b e r
with 3 heavy
r o t i n n e d
shelves.
Auto matic
trap, outside
made of ash
with 3 roats
of varnish
solid brass
hardware, ice
very special
ml
m
capacity GO
at $19.50.
lbs.
at
Spading Forks, 79c.
Spading forks, 4 prongs.
strapped D handle, special,
79c.
Varnish at 79c
Quart can of varnish
and varnish brush com
plete, at 79c
Garbage Cans,
$2.25
mm
Step Ladders, $1.19.
6-foot Norway pine step lad
ders which are well made, at
$1.19.
Burpees Seeds, 2c.
Burpees flower and vegetable
seeds are the best seeds and they
are specially priced Tuesday at
2c package.
Garden Rake, 29c.
12-prong malleable iron gar
den rake, long handle, priced at
29c ep"h.
Galvanized iron garbage cans
with galvanized cover, 12-gaIlon
size, at $2.25.
Curtain Stretchers, 86c
Adjustable curtain stretchers,
full size, nickle plated braas pins,
extra suecial. at 88c.
Burgeia-Naah Co. Down Staira Store
Window Boxes, 39c
Wood window boxes, painted
green and made very strong.
Priced for Tuesday at 39c.
