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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1918)
" i ".v.; i ; -..- I ,'"..'-;.'.'.. . " .... . ... . ... nntf M9 .1 " ','. & ' v . ' - . THE BEE;, OMAHA, SATUKUAX, Armii zv, ivio. v . Nationalists in DUBLIN PREPARE TO RESIST DRAFT Declare Conscription in Erin ""Oppressive and Inhuman;" Will Fight Measure to t!ie Last. . (By Associated Frew.) London, April 19. The conference of Irish nationalists, Sinn Feiners, O'Brienites and laborites held in Dub lin under the chairmanship of the Jord mayor yesterday unanimously passed a resolution declaring their de . termination' to resist conscription. The resolution was simiiiar to the one arlopted by the Irish bishops at May . nooth earlier in the day. In: their resolution the bishops de clared that conscription was beingJ forced in Ireland and that it was an oDoressive and inhuman law which the Irish ;-eople have the right to re- sisfi by all means consonant witn me lawAof God." The IHsh clercrv was directed to an nounce days for receiving contribu tions of money and pansn meetings, will be held next Sunday to gam ad herents to the resolution. Australians Make Protest. The authorities in Ireland are tak ing steps to deal with the situation, which, to say the leastIs threatening. V The labor council of Sydney, N. S. V.,' has adopted a resolution to send a cablfr'message to Tremier Lloyd Georarfe requesting the British gov ernment to reconsider its decision to aply conscription to Ireland, says an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from . the Australian city. The ground for the objection is that the conscription rieasure is considered unjust and thatvit would cause gravecomplica "Finished Mvcterv" Pnsters IIIIWIIVVI tW J J - - - - Scattered Broadcast '..The International Bible Student's association is circulating copies of a poster, "Kingdom News," in Omaha. The' paper gives an interpretation of the "Finished Mystery," and why it was suppressed by the government. The poster announces that at a future date speakers will appear in , Omaha and give a free public lecture, - based on the belief that the world has ended. The paper urges that petitions he sent to President Wilson protest ing against the suppression of the ."Finished Mystery," which was the . last of a series of seven books written ',-, by Pastor Russell. ' Federal authorities under whose '' jurisdiction would come the investiga ' tion &nd suopressipn of matter of this -'sort were ail out of the city last night ; and nothing could be learned of the manner in which they will deal with " meetings of this kind. Pleaders in Mooney's Cause ; ; Deported From El Centro i. fcl Centro. CaL Aoril 19. Israel . . ' ... 4 c i - r Wtinhmr arniiittpn rt a cnaree 01 . murder in connection with a pre paredness day bomb explosion m San Fransico in 1916, and J. Edward Morgan, who were scheduled to hold a meetinir here toniaht in the m- . terests of Thomas J. Mooney, con victedof murder growing out of the bomb explosion, were escorted out . of town by a committee of citizens. It; was not announced where the committee intended taking the pair, tUm,ah it van rpnnrterl that the nartv in automobiles took a road across the mountains toward ban JJiego. it was not believed here that anything more serious than ridding the community of Weinberg and Morgan was con ' templated by the committee. General Haig Praises Work, Of Salvation Army in-War 1 New York. Aoril 19. A message to General William Booth, in London, from Field Marshal Haig, compli- nienting the Salvation Army for the . service it has given to the British armies in "France, was .read at a , dinner here tonight to discuss meth ods of raising $250,000 more for war work on the western front. . "Salvation Army workers have shown themselves to be of the right sort," said General Haig's message. Commander Evangeline Booth ad . dressed the army of which her father . ' waft the founder, savine that 10 davs . after the hostilities had begun the . Salvation Army was in the field and thaf 40,00 members of the army are serving with the allies on the west ern front. Charles Warren Resigns as Assistant Attorney General Washington, April 19. The resig nation of Charles Warren of Boston as' assistant attorney general, effective ; at once, was announced today,- Attor- . ney General Oregory has accepted the resignation. ; In a letter recently written to Sen-, itor Chamberlain in connection with . the Mil placing under military con ' irol the trials of all persons charged ivith rrimpc nnHr tlin pcniniiaap art Mr. Warren declared'the Department Df Justice and the criminal courts Vould-not deal with the situation. One trial before a military court, he as serted, was worth 100 before the criminal courts. . HEROIC FRENCH HOLD HANGARD AGAINST ODDS (By Associated Press.) With the American army in France, April 19. Alt efforts by the Ger man to keep the French engaged around Hangard-EnSanterre and prevent them from yjding rein forcements further north, where the enemy, is launching an attack against the British lines, have failed. The French m the course of numerous engagements in this dis trict have greatly improved their positions and have not in any way been deceived by the attempted diversions of the enemv. The battles in the neighborhood of TTnncaiv) have been of a fierce Char acter, involving hand-toihand fight ing in the Streets and inside houses. The village itself has changed hands several times, but . now is firmely held by the French, who, throughout the most determined onslaught of the German's superior forces, have displayed great courage. The Germans have lost enormous numbers of men, their dead lying about everywhere. A considerable number of their men also have been forced to surrender. Since April 12, there have been rdpeated small at tacks by German shock troops. All were repulsed. "SHOOT TRAITORS," PLEA OFPATRIOTS Firing Sqiiads Now Only Means to Prevent Lynching and Anarchy, Senate Com mittee Is Advised. Germany Wants Indemnities, Declares Prussian Prince Amsterdam. April 19. Germany in tends demanding- indemnities from its enemies, according to Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, son. of the late Prince Albrecht, regent of Bruns wick, as quoted by the Cologne Volks Zeitung. In a speech at Breslau, says thi newspaper, Prince Friedrich Wil helm said: "The enemy's rejection of the hand of peace justifies us in demanding economic and financial indemnities. Such indemnities also are needed for our economic development." Few American Ships Sunk Since U.S. Entered War Washington. April 19. Ship con struction in this country has exceeded many fold American losses by sub marines since the Irnited Stataes entered the war, shipping board officials said today in discussing the statement of the Germain minister of the navy. Vice Admiral von Capelle, before the main committee of the Reichstag, that U-boat sinkings were thrice or six-fold the tonnage of new British construction. It was pointed out that he made no such claim with respect to Amer ican shipping, which has suffered the loss of only three of four vessels since war was declared. Sinkings Qf American ships were" more frequent when the United States was neutral and unarmed against attack. It was said tod- that not more than 40 merchant ships flying the American flag had been lost from all cause, since the' war began nearly four years ago. Friends of Mrs. Longman Appeal to State Board Des Moines, April 19. (Special Telegram.) Friends and puplis of Mrs. Longman, formerly. Miss Dow, have appealed to staij authorities, questioning the right of the Logan school board to discharge her because of its rule against employment ot married, women as teachers. Mrs. Longman was married just before Mr. Longman left for France for service overseas. Her friends say she should be permitted to re main on the teaching force at Logan school. The State Council of De fence has been asked to pass on the case. Washington, April 19. Immediate enactment of legislation to permit tjf military authorities to deal directly with spies- and German propaganda was urged before the senate military committee today as the only way to curb lynch law against disloyalty and I enemy agitation. Representatives of the army and naval intelligence de partments and other witnesses told the committee that the situation is' sertous and cannot be handle's under existing laws. ' ' Judge F. McGee of Minneapolis, a member of the powerful public safety commission organized- by citizens of that state to aid the government in the prosecution of the .war, declared the Department of Justice's efforts have been a "ghastly failure" in Min nesota and that the Industrial Work ers of the Wrorld is not one-half aS dangerous as the Nonpartisan league members, whom he characterized as "traitors." He also termed socialists traitors and said they should be in terned. Judge McGee advocated or ganizatfbn of firing squads and "work ing them overtihic in order to make up lost time." Foresees State of Anarchy. "Give rs the military'court, or when the casualty lists come back and the crepe hangs on the door, you will have a state of anarchy in this coun try," Judge McGee declared. Judge McGee, told of the intense feeling prevailing in sections of Min nesota. In the German counties, he said, stores are being installed by Germans to compete with those con trolled by Americans. Banks also were being established, he said, upon the advice ot the committee on puDiic safety the state bank examiner estab lished a rule refusing to grant charters to banks until applications had been submitted to the committee. The testimony was given in con nection with Senator Chamberlain's bill, which would transfer from civil courts to military courts martial, trials of all persons charged with violating the espionage act. While the bill was being considered by the committee opposition was de veloping in the senate. Senator Borah declared the bill if passed would be unconstitutional and several mem bers of the committee also questioned its validity. I i i i ' i 1 V ! Iltf V i I I I Copyright Hait WpIT j t Ulster Leader Will Fight Home Rule BUI London, April 19. Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster leader, has sent the following message to he Belfast newspaper: "Our clear duty is to support our gallant soldiers at th'front and to resist any home rule bill which attempts to disregard Ulster in her position in the United Kingdom and the empire." Home Guards Prevent Bristow From Making Speech in Ellsworth Ellsworth, Kan. April 19.' Joseph L. Bristow of Saline, Kan., former United States senator .and candidate for the same office now, was denied the privilege of speaking in Ellsworth this afternoon by home guards who picketed the newspaper office to which he went after the county commissioners refused to permit his appearance in the court house. We're Moving Into the "Movies" We will move shortly into our handsome new store in the Rialto Theater building, just opposite our present location, which will make this the most up-to-date credit store in the west Every thing new but tfre name. Closing Out Sale GO Pershing's Casualty List Washington, April 19. -The cas ualty list today contained 42 names, divjded as follows: Killed in action, 7; died of wounds, 8"; died of disease, 2; wounded severely, 6; wounded slightly, 17; missing in action, 2. The list follows: Killed In Action Corporals John Tj. Hendrlckson and Earl Snow. Privates Carl H. Alson, Lewis Emperate, Oeorge C. Seeley. Stanlslaw Stefanskl and Glrelamo VIscubI. Died of Wounds Corporals Roy L. Boyce, Leon Ware and Joseph Bizzo. Privates Pietre Lantorne, James J. Norcia, Frederick Younff, Joseph Vf. Zwinge and Bugler Sefey L. Rood. Died of Dlsease Privates Edwin A. De Haven, pneumonia, and Edward J. Flannery, pneumonia. ' Wounded Severely Serpeant John A. Dlckerman, Privates James D. Flyntt, Theodore G. Hoag, Horace G. McDermont, Walter S. Preddy and James St. John. Missing in Action tieutenants Robert B. Rhett and Moses Taylor, jr. : -- " V ' en- stock 1 Week of our tire of men's and wom en s springy apparel at a big sacrifice. We want to make a clean sweep of every garment in stock. Select what you want and pay us $1 a week Omaha's Fattest Growing Credit Store Opposite Rialto The-'.': 12 South 15th St. The most desratle furnished rooms are advertised in The Bee. Get a nice, cool room for the summer. r'f German Bundesrath Votes ; To Repeal Anti-Labor Law ' . Amsterdam, April 19. A dispatch received from Berlin says the Bund , esrath has adopted a bill abolishing the drastic anti-labor law, which pro vides' for the inflicting of imprison ment lor incitement or inducement by threats or by boycotting to se :ure better economic conditions for working men. The dispatch, adds tiiat as the Reichstag rapeatedly and by a large majority had expressed itself in favor of the abolishing of the anti-labor !aw, it now is certain that it will 'atify the decision of the Bundesrath. ' , " Army Orders. Washington. April 19. (Special Tete rram.) Major Edson L. Bridges. First Lieutenant Thomas G. Miller, Captain George H. Pendleton, medical reserve corps, are assigned to duty at Des Mnlpis. f. Xebrahka Postmaster. Washington. April Special Telegram.) Nebraska postmasters appointed: Long Lake, Sheridan county, Fred A. Westover. vice Mrs. I'ra Westover. deceased; Murphy. Hamilton county. I.es Lewis, vice Swanson, r Sturdy Shoes for Sturdy Boys jf&J Here's the best that we can promise you fathers and mothers wno nave, ine wants uf Youne: America to supply Fry's shoes MYi will wear and wear WELL. They are made of the toughest of leathers Knrh roIps and unners and are nut 5Wii9P toe-ether with special care to withstand in that onlv healthv vouns-stersf i-mmm can orive to shoes. We regard it as a patriotic duty to see that the shape of the ijESSjsX last and tne iiuing 01 tne snoe gives the growing loot tne sup port and the opportunity for action that it needs. Specially Priced from $2.50 up, According to Size Look for the Best Value in Clothes Rather Than the Lowest Price ' Don't delude yourself into believing that the lowest price; makes value. Look for satisfaction and long service-and you can look for this very easily and quickly, if you will seek the label that's "a small thing to look for, but a big thing to find." Hart Schaf f ner & 'Marx Dollar for dollar, we know of no ready-made Clothes that will pfive you the same amount of satisfaction if you are looking for tire newest and the smartest the choice of men of affairs as well as the best dressed young men. Suits at $20, $25, $35 to $60 THE NEW FIVE-SEAM BACKS (as illustrated) croy notch and" needle lapel pockets, double vent coats, vertical pockets, one-button models, pickup cuffs, panel backs and satin striped pokets. All the new colorings and iridescent effects. A style and a. size to suit and satisfy everyone. Top Coats $18.00 to $40.00 Whatever ypur idea of a Topcoat, you will find that we have anti cipated it here. Domestic and imported fabrics, extremely' well made and perfect in fit. " f crl-Mar Blue Serge Suits $15 to $35 We have sizes to fit every type and age of men. We are able to quote these familiar prices only because we foresaw conditions and were ' ' early in the market to make our purchases. ALL PURE WORSTED AND HAND-TAILORED you can't duplicate these values. Priestley's CraveneLted Raincoats Of genuine Priestley Tan Gabardine, smartly belted all around; special, Cjl Q (f to COA AA l J VtVV V V w -w Young Men's Suits, Specially Priced All wool, fast color Serges, that do not usually come to you these days at these $ 1 8.00 l $2 1 .00 low prices . . . .' ; Second Floor, Men's Building Men's Shirts ' 1 lit A Fine Showing of Shirts in Complete Size Kansc Men's Shirts, at $2.00 If you want real shirt values, you will find thorn in our Men's Shirt Department at this price. Very new and exclusive patterns in Russian cords, fibre mixtures and satin striped madras, every shirt perfect fitting, in all sizes, in patterns that will please your taste. Silk Crepe Shirts, at $6.50 Just for a spring opener, in our Silk Shirt Section, we are offer ing a large assortment of all-silk crepe shirts in very new pat terns. The silk in these shirts was selected from some of the best makers in silk shirts. We offer these shirts at this exceptionally low price, in all sizes, at $6.50 New Spring Shirts, at $1.15 Each From Some of the Best Shirt Makers Shirts that are perfect in every respect, in fit, cut, -tyle and wearing qualities all good colorings and patterns, too. Soft or laundered cuffs and sizes 14 to 18, inclusive. If we were to go into the open market today to purchase these, we would have to get at least $2.00 for them. Men's Fibre Silk Hose, at 25c Men's Fibre Silk Hoe Run of the mill quality, in all the Spring shades, also one lot of men's fine quality mercerized Lisle Hose in assorted shades. In a regular way, if perfect, they would be worth 50c a pair. All sizes in the low. Sale price, a pair, ,25c 125 Dozen Men's Spring-weight Union Suits, At 98c and $125 , Medium and light weight, in long and short sleeves, in ecru and white colors; all sizes, at $1.25 Munsing Union Suitf, at , $1.75 to $3.50 Silk Neckwear, at 50c 300 Dozen New Spring Silk Neckwear, bought at a sacrifice, en ables us to offer 75c and $1.00 values at this price. Made of all pure silk in all the very newest patterns in neat figured, Persian and striped effects, in a large open-end scarf. These are real values; you. should buy them by the dozen; very special, at 50c Main Floor, Men' Building. Sporting Goods Offerings MEN'S OXFORDS at $4.00 Well shaped, excel lent wearing and thor o u g h 1 y satisfactory footwear at $4.00 a pair Tan calfdull calf and black kid, lace and blucher patterns, medium and broad toe shapes, all sizes. Main Floor, Men's Bid. ' 5 Men's Stylish Hats Brandeif Wellaway Golf Driv ers and Braniet $2.50 Brandeit Wellaway Golf Irons at $2 00 Spalding Golf Ball, a complete line. ' Steel , Fiihing Rods, $1.00 and up to $11.00 Two-joint Bamboo Poles... 35c Three-joint Bamboo Poles. 75c Main Floor, Base Balls and Mitts. .35c Up Louisville Sluggie Bats. .$1.00 Spalding's Bats. .. $1.25. $1.50 Boys' Bats'. 15c and 25c Brownie Ball-bearing Roller Skates, at $1.75 Our Special Fully Guaranteed Bicycle, none better, fully equipped with coster brake, mud guards and stand, $37.50 Men's Bldg. If You Can't Go Across, Come Across; Buy Bonds. Bmte Stores 1 s 'ri'!':iiit':i:f,f!,!W!t'Hf!it;.itr;,iiii:'iJiiM!ii,,rt!' j t ri n it : i"rf "tsti mrifi i rtt i : ?sii : : ?iTiit'ni u tu intHii PtuntitQiiiiiir: iuit nuiiiiiitsci'iiiiiiiiiu..; .;nii: ii!i..;;in.w;,iimi.j..iir All Best Shapes It's our aini to fit every customer with a Hat that shall be in dividually his that shall reflect his own personality this re quires a stock of un usual size and com pleteness, which we have quality -and finish considered, our prices are very moderate. Famous Mayo Hats, at... $3.50 Headquarters for Stetson Hats, $4.50, $5.00, $10.00 ' Famous Hawes Hats, at. $3.00 ' Alfredo Sebelli & Co., the famous Italian Hats, feather weight, at . . .$5.00 Borsalino Hats sold here, at. . $4.50 and $5.00 Odd Lot High Grade Felt Hats, special $1.5 Boys' Headwear ... Immense Assortment of Boys' Golf Caps, plain and fancy colors, at . 25c, 65c, $1.25 and $1.50 Boys' Swagger Hats, at $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 Boys' and Children's Rah-Rah Hats, at 25c, 65c, $1.00, $i:25 and $1.50 Men's $2.00 Hats at 65c Saturday we will place on sale about 40 dozen7 of men's odd lots and sample lines of men's cloth hats, felt hats and outhVg hats and caps of all kinds. Values to $2.00, in one big lot, Saturday, only. . . .'.65c' Main Floor, Men's Building ' ' Remember Store Closes At 6. , Shop Early. ,iuuiMi:ii!ii!ii;in;i:i&:i:i!in:4:iii9iii;ifi f i I 9 -i . 9 i V
