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8 THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1018. FAMINE VICTIMS DIE IN STREETS IN ORIENT TOWNS Mothers Sell Daughters, Poor . Men Sell Wives to Obtain Crust of Bread in Per V sian Cities. Petrograd, April 26. People are fying of hunger in the streets of the Urge towns of Persia, notably in ' Hamadan and Senne, says a dispatch from Kazvin to the Rostovskaya Rech. r "The specter of famine has become fearful reality," the correspondent writes. "To pass through two or three streets in Hamadan or Senne is enough to come upon two or three dead bodies. Here and there may be groups of women mourning over their dead. Here is a beggar woman, 'a mother with two children. One of them, a baby in arms, is dead, and near the mother, on the ground, is another child, dying. The mother i it i. -i j ,:t.. OCrgCii IS aircauy inuuuiiisa, wmi frozen, unintelligent stare. The Per sians, seeing that a human being is 'really' dying, shove some bread into tht dying woman's mouth, but the belated help,' of course, does not save her life. The poor villagers throng from the villages to the towns, hop ing in 'tain to be fed there. "Even in Kazvin. this more or less well-to-do town, it has more than once fallen to the lot of your corre spondent to take up from the streets persons stripped bart, who from ex haustion have been unable to move. Mothers sell their daughters, still mere children, in order to obtain a crnst of bread. Wives of poor men are given' to the rich that their famil ies may be maintained. "In Hamadan, a few days ago, sparks of a hunger riot started, and it was only the presence of Russian troops that stopped the movement, which was ready to embrace the whole country with its flames. There is a report tthat Kuchik Khan, the freebooters chief, who 1ei lea Vi I it art Ma Pfi inrl II TVS MS VI VVtSF V has under arms about 30,000 mounted men, is only waiting till the Russian troops leave to raise a revolt "While trying to organize among the Persians public aid for the starv ing, I am brought up against either , the Persians' indifference, or their overnment that is made impotent by riberyand corruption", of a truly oriental character. Seizure of Cereals On Ukrainia Stirs Peasants to Revolt Washington, April 26. Requisi tions made by the Austro-Germans in Ukrainia are so severe the peas ants are revolting and are holding soldiers as prisoners. Clashes oc cur frequently, said a diplomatic dispatch today, and many persons have been killejl on both sides. The dispatch, referring to the food sit uation in Austria, says: "An official note published by the Vienna newspapers shows the gravity of the food difficulties with which Austria is struggling. This note states that the stocks supplied by the Roumanian harvests are en tirely exhausted and that wheat from Ukrainia cannot be counted upon before the end of the month. Under these conditions the govern ment must seize the cereal reserves left on the hands of the peasants for their personal consumption." DAHLMAN HURLS DEFI AT FOES IN POLITICAL TALK (Continued From rat One.) but .because Jim Dahlman has bceii the head of municipal affairs. Viewing with alarm the prospect ot the opposition being elected, Mr. Rine said: "Look at these gnats, these op position candidates" He added that it is, a' lie to say that bootleggers are abroad in this fair city and he stated that if anybody will tell him of a bootlegger, he will have him prosecuted and fined. He re ferred to three members of the oppo sition a "ai;eged lawyers." Butler Still Independent. , John A. Ragan was introduced by Chairman Pwtti as a man who needed no introduction. "We would be grieved if Jim Dahlman is not mayor for another trrm," Reagan said. State Senator'Moriarity objected to one of the pposition candidates be cause he parted his hair in the middle- Dr. F. A. Sedlacek of the state par don board declared that Mayor Dahl man had been indorsed by a promi nent Presbyterian clergyman of Lin coln. Commissioner Butler stated that he hoped to continue the muny coalyard if re-elected and urged improvement of street car service. "I am an inde pendent cand date and expect to be an independent commissioner," was a statement bv Butler. Thomas Falconer said he had made no pledge or promise to the mayor Commissioner Parks told of his work in the street department. A band enlivened the proceedings and the audience sang "America." : Save on Your Purchases and Buy Liberty Bond SATURDAY Will Be the Biggest Day of the Season At Omaha's Finest Garment Shop THE HOUSE OF MENAGH Coats, Suits, Dresses These garments would sell to $45.00 if priced from the maker's cost. Scores of styles in every fashionable color. These are the sort of gar ments that every woman who dresses .properly enjoys wear ing. M THE HOUSE OF f enagIi The Store for Gentlewomen 1613 Farnam Street TROOPSRUNDOWN AND GROUND INTO EARTH BY TANKS When Writing to Our Advertisers Mention Seeing it in The Bee Three German Companies An nihilated in Few Minutes by British Machines in Fight ing Near Cachy. (Br AuMclatrd Preaa.) With the British Army in France, April 27. The slaughter caused by the small British tanks among a concen tration of the enemy near Cachy in Wednesday's fighting appears to have been even greater than was originally reported. A few of these little en gines, which are much faster than the ordinary big tanks, made the assault so quickly on two or three batalKons of the enemy's infantry which were forming for an attack that the Ger mans were unable to scatter before they were being fiercely deluged with machine gun bullets. Ground Beneath Tanks. Not only that, but a large number of men was caught beneath the tanks and ground into the earth, Prisoners estimate that three German companies were wiped out in a few minutes. The machines returned in such hor rible condition from- the shambles that they had to be washed down. One German prisoner had a rough experience with the small tanks and lived to tell the story, although he was much shaken as a result of his experience. He became separated from the unit and was hiding in a shell hole near Cachy when a tank charged directly over the hole. It was deep enough to protect the Ger man, but he was so terrified that he lost consciousness and was just re gaining his senses -when the per formance was repeated by a second tank. Again he escaped and saved himself further trials by being cap tured. Germans Now Using Tanks. With the French Army in France, April 27. Infantry fighting on the battle field of Picardy eased off Wednesday after bloody encounters throughout jthe night. The Germans now are in possession of both Han-gard-En-Santerre and Villers-Breton-neaux, to which they are holding with desperation, but cannot put a foot outside because of the stern determination of the allied troops, who are working in the closest co operation. The artillery of both sides now is very active, probably as the pre liminary to . renewed infantry en counters. Tanks of both the allies and the German played an important part in the course of the fighting in the last few days. This was the first oc casion in history when these instru ments of war met each other, , The Germans did not bring many tanks into action, and up to the pres ent it has been impossible to ascer tain whether those that were in the fight were merely repaired British tanks which fell into the German hands at Cambria, or copies of them, or whether a new model of German tanks was employed. "THE STORE OF THE TOWN" BROWNING, v K iNf. X, MtlV V. ,J XCO. V Buy Liberty Bond TODAY Buy Stamps TTHERE is talk that men's suits may jump in price next Fall to unheard of prices. Perhaps they may. For the present we know that our customers are! protected. And those who buy the best now are provided for next year. A good suit of the BROWNING-KING standard will outwear two shoddy suits. At any price you wish to pay you can be sure of getting every bit of your money's worth SUITS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN $15 to $45 HaU and Furnishings That Are Different . Browning, King & Company GEO. T.WILSON, Mgr. SMITH SEES CHAOS FROM UNBRIDLED MEN'S AMBITIONS (ContfauMd From Po One.) lied" slate endorses the re-election of Dan Butler. Zimman Roasts Police. Harry B. Zimman, touching upon police conditions, said that some things had happened in that depart ment that would shame the darkest days of Russia. He intimated that p.-otection had been given by mem bers of the department to question able resorts, and that "substitutes" had been allowed to appear in police court for offenders who wished to avoid publicity. W. G. Ure, as "financial" candidate, charged extravagance in the expendi ture of public funds to the present ad ministration. He said he wondered why it was necessary for the tax payers to pay for fire insurance on the city's steel water wagons, and for burglary insurance on the patrol v.agon. Would Clean Up "Crooks." J. Dean Ringer said he wanted to be placed at the head of the police department to clean up the "bunch of crooks" of a certain -well known ward, who have "disgraced the city for 25 years." He said it would not then . be possible for a "bunch of hoodlums" to annoy the speakers at a public meeting as he and other members of the "allied" slate were an noyed at their meeting on South Thir teenth street Thursday night. He said that these hoodlums were the tools of men "higher up" who had sent Palm Olive Soap Only 734c a Cake This is a special offering for one day only. Nearly everyone is familiar with Palmolive quality. Its a high grade toilet soap ordinarily selling for much more. Quanity to each customer is limited. Only 734c a Cake THOSE WHO Subscription List 3d Liberty Loan. CAME ACROSS Bonds of $500 and over sold through Liberty bank Friday. Van B. Lady oo H. B. BoylM 1,100 N.braaka Lodf. No. 1 A. T. A. M. 1,(00 A. O. V. W. No. S Iowa Jurisdiction. 1.000 B. P. Hamilton ; , 1,009 Ed O. Hamilton 1.000 Homy Pollack. 4J01 Dodg. atroot bought flv. bonda, on aach for wife, aelf and tbroo childran, 100 par cot. them there purposely to disturb the meeting. Roy N. Towl, engineer candidate, made a short address in which he called attention to the need of a competent engineer on the city com mission who could keep pace with the needs of a growing city. Henry Wulf spoke in the interest of the organized labor of the city. "Billie" Reed was chairman of the meeting. Banker Elliott Guilty, Declares Jury at Tekamah Tekamah, Neb., April 26. (Special Telegram.) A jury in district court here tonight returned a verdict finding former Cashier John E. Elliott of the now defunct Farmers' bank of Decatur guilty of receiving a deposit knowing the bank to be insolvent. The case has' had several sensa tional features. Loss of state's evi dence as testified to by Bank Ex aminer Touzalin, it was thought at one time, might play an important part in the proceedings. DUTCH FORCES READY TO RESIST HUN INVASION The Hague, April 26. The commander-in-chief of the land and sea forces in Holland has provisionly stopped all leaves of absence. Paris, April 26. Holland's reply to Germany's demands is awaited anxiously on the west front, where it is believed the impulse behind Ger man action concerns Antwerp and a German outlet to the sea. London, April 26. Referring to the tension between Holland and Ger many, the Rotterdam correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says he un derstands that the Dutch government already has taken preliminary steps to bring into force certain military measures. German papers reaching Holland are lecturing the Dutch regarding the risks they are running. The Taeg lische Rundschau of Berlin warns them against Holland becoming a second Belgium, that is to say, a place from which Great Britain may attack Missouri Senator ship, Refused by Clark, Now Tendered Judge Graves Jefferson City, Mo, April 26. Judge Walter Graves, member of the Missouri supreme court, has been tendered the appointment of United States, senator, - succeeding the late Senator W. J. Stone. Gov ernor Gardner made public his prof fer late today, following the declina tion of Speaker Champ Clark to accept the appointment. Germany, i'he possibility, of such a development cannot, it says, be disre garded and it warns the Dutch in their own interest to seek cover. ' '. v Publishers to Obtain Wood Pulp Front Canada Washington, April 26. A delaga tion of newspaper publishers ap pealed to the shipping board today for aid in bringing 63,000 cords of wood pulp f.om Canada to this coun try, to relieve the rapid depletion oi print paper stocks. The publishers were told that 130 ships to be trans ferred this summer form the Great Lakes to the Atlantic ocean will be allowed to bring out the wood pulp, if that does not interfere , with the proposed movement of coal from Novo Scotia to New England. Trotzky Seeks to Block Huns' Advance in Russia London, April 26. It is reported here that Leon Trotzky, fhe bolshevik minister of war and marine, has gone to Murmansk, northern Finland, to arrange for an effort by the Russian forces there to resist the German at tempt to push northward. Good feel ing between the entente allies and the Russians is reported to be increasing in Petrograd and Moscow. Petrograd Appeals for Grain; : Has Only One Day's Supply London, April 26. President Zino vieff of the Petrograd soviet, accord ing to a Russian wireless dispatch, has sent a message to the grain grow ing provinces begging them to sendij food. Owing to events in Finland, i rations have been shortened and ouly one day's supply is available in Petro grad. . , No phona order Toilet goodi lection All Styles of Good Handkerchiefs Women find it easy to make a selection here because of the many styles and prices Plain linen - 9c 20c 25c 35c 50c These are very fine val ues, too. Embroidered - 10c 15c 20c All linen embroideredstyles 25c 35c 50c Madeira handkerchiefs 35c to $3.75 - Childrens school handker chiefs 5c For Needleworkers In the art department youll find as fine a selection of knitting yarns as there is in this section of the country. A new line of beautiful tor toise shell - metal and jew eled tops for bags. Floral, fruit and bead trim mings for bags Lessons with out charge, in all branches of needlework when materials are pur chased in this section. Thirdfloor Childrens Coats A Reduction Linon coats in sizes 3-4-5 and 6 years A reduction from $2.75 to $1.75 and from $3.50 and $4 to $1.98 , . Thirdfloor Gloves for Spring Washable silks in black, white, mastic and gray. Correct shades for spring and summer wear. 75c to $1.75 Washable fabrics 50c 75c $1. , For Every Occasion The Silks Are Here We believe you'll agree with us, upon investigation, that our present stock is the best from every standpoint,, in the city. , Brassieres. Bandeaux We have a very extensive showing of well designed styles. The product of the skill of expert corset de signers which accounts for their seeming a real part of the corset. Materials - styles and trimmings to suit every fancy . Prices 50c upwards Thirdfloor Thompson,Belhen - CO QAe fashion Confer J6r WomQiY0 Ready With New Dresses This season as never before Milady has turned to dresses and well she may for seldom has such a collection been offered. The favorite fabrics are foulard, Georgette, crepe de chine, silk jersey - voile and gingham Prices are not high For convenience private display rooms are at your disposal. Alterations are made without extra charge. Summer Furs Coatees and Scarfs They give the new costumes the final air of complete ness so necessary. For the well dressed woman who wishes a summer wrap for dress occasions we suggest seeing this showing of fash ionable coatees and scarfs secondfloor Daintiest of Hats For Little Folks Fetching straw hats in black and white have navy and black brims with ribbon band and a bow $3 $4.25 White and colored straw hats with ribbon trimmings. Wash hats trimmed with lace, embroidery and rib bons 85c $1 $1.25 $2 up White pique hats hand or machine embroidered. For boys and girls. 65c 85c $1 $1.50 up. childrens section Thirdfloor 17 2 V Thread Silk Hose fiPure thread silk hose in black white and colors $1.25. Black white and pop ular shades of gray, brown, khaki and navy $1.75 flA very fine pure thread silk hose in all fashionable shades as well as black and white Silk to the top-double soles, garter tops $2.25 Sale of Japanese Cloths and Napkins Blue printed designs, all fast colors on a good grade of cotton. Luncheon and Table cloths with Napkins to match Our own importa tion from Japan 50 inch Lunch cloths $1 regularly-Saturday 89c 60 inch Lunch cloths $1.75 regularly Saturday $1.49 72 inch Table cloths. $2.50 regularly Saturday$2 12 inch Napkins 6 for 35c Lineusection Womens Coats For shopping wear and motoring. Many suitable models are ready. They are distinctive and serviceable - $29.50 and $35 Separate Skirts Stylish models in season able materials and favored colors. $9.75 $15 $19.50 Lovely Wash Goods For Spring and Summer An early selection is advis able while assortments are unbroken. Ready now with every new wash fabric, in distinctive patterns and col orings. We can not dupli cate a number when it is sold out and besides if bought now the price would be very much higher. opposite the silks The Store for Blouses ft Correct models for the Spring and Summer season in all fashionable materials and colors. A collection' o'f v unusual beauty and interest Priced $7.50 to $25 . I Saturday a special offer ing of crepe de chine and Georgette blouses. Several attractive models for Satur day $5. H A group of wash blouses is of more than ordinary importance When shopping Saturday spend a few mo ments in the Blouse Store. Become acquainted with its fine offerings Secondfloor i Women's Underwear Good lisle vests 50c. Mercerized Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless, fitted or wide knees $1.50 Glove silk combination suits, trimmed with dainty lace, wide knees. $4.50 To Get the Benefit of Expert Selections and Fairest of Prices Come to The Mens Shop Choice Neckwear Conservative or fastidious it makes little difference. We have Neckwear for all. Four in hands and bats in fancy and plain silks. Also silk knit ties - washable four in hands. Cheney tubu lars and wide end revers ible four in hands. Also Windsor ties for boys. Hose in Great Variety Interwoven, without seams, in gray, champagne, beige, cordovan black and white. Plain and clocked. Sizes 9 12. Priced 35c to $2 Wayne Knit, full fashioned hose in cotton, lisle and silk, all colors, 25c to $2 Onyx fancy hose - in cross and vertical stripes. Men's Sleeping Garments Faultless, Brighton and Universal night shirts and pajamas in cambric, muslin, madras, nainsook, pongee, and silk mixtures. Extra sizes - up to 20. ' Handkerchiefs for Men A pure Irish linen handker chief is worth considering at 19c or by the dozen $2.25 Only a limited number at this price Colored handker chiefs in both silk and linen are especially good this sea son Fast colors. 50c to $1.25 The Best of Shirts Manhattan and Eagle shirts, both exceptionally well made, cut along the most advanced lines and certain to fit perfectly. Pat terns and colors that are very distinctive and sufficiently varied to meet with everyone's approval. Madras, Oxford cloths, silk mix tures, fibre and silk shirts. $1.50 to $12. . A Slep to the Left asYou Enter The Mens' Shop Li-1 'X If i r