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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
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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
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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."
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Day of
the Season
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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