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JTHE BEE: OMAHA SATURDAY, . MAY- 18, 1918. .-' AMERICAN SOLDIERS ARRIVE IN FLANDERS AND GO INTO TRAINING Soldiers Direct From U. S. to Fight Betide British in Effort to Check Huns' Advance to Channel; Newcomers Greeted Warmly by Veterans Bearing Signs of Battle. With the American Army in France, May 17. Troops of the new American army have arrived within the zone of the. British forces in northern France and are now completing their training in the area occupied by the troops, which are blocking the path of the Germans to the channel ports. Their commander already has commanded American forces in the trenches on the French front GREETED AS COMRADES AND FRIENDS. The British officers and men who are training the new force tay the Americans are of the finest material and are certain to ghre a most excellent account of themselves. ' British troops greeted the Americans not only as comrades in arms but as warm friends. On arriving within the British zone they were cheered lustily by the sons of Britain, many of whom bore unmistable signs of battle. ? 7 V TRAINED NEAR FRONT. " Q The last stages of their training be fore entering the line were begun almost as soon as they reached their destinations. From that point they could hear the rumble of the not-dis-tant guni. vv How long the American troops have been with the British, when the news that they are making their presence felt along the line may be sxpected, and where the homes of Uis men are cannot be disclosed. . GO DIRECT TO FRONT. . Washington, May 17. Evidence of . the success of emergency measures to bring American man power to the aid of the French and British armies in repelling the German drive - came today with . the announcement that American troops had reachedFlan ders and gone into training Behind : the British lines there. ' Official re ports were lacking tonight, but Sect retary Baker and army officials ac cepted press advices that the first contingent of the forces to be brigad ed for training and operations with the British army had arrived.. Soldiers from General Pershing's . army have been in line with the French and British front of Amiens for some time, but the decision to end additional forces from this cotfn '.ry direct to the British army was made after the great German . drive launched March 21 was well under way, Less than two months has been required to get the1 first of these troops across the sea and into po sition. Nothing is available at the War de partment to indicate the identity or numbers of the men in Flanders. It ia possible, however, that the Na tional army regiment reviewed re cently in London by King, George is included. The infantry and ma chine gun units of the , division to which that regiment was attached probably constitute this first Ameri can, force to appear in the Flanders theater. : ' Will Get Quick Seasoning. The men. it is noted, are described as being "in training" in the British TheWeather For .Nebraska Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday; warmer Satur day; cooler Sunday in west portions, Hourly Temperature. Hour. . I , m , ti S a, m 11 T . m 70 S a, in. ......... TO S a. m..., , Tt 10 ft. A)...,..... 74 II . m.. U 11 m 71 1 p. m 71 I . m 71 I p. m.... .- 74 4 p. m, ......... ST 5 p. m (i , S p. m (I F. A I f A I R T p. m, ....... i, S7 I p. m,, Comparative ttl ftucord. l'rillT. im. ms. Hlnheat yUrar .;.,7 .. tt tl 1 I.owt jrMtcraay ..,,.(1 1 41 41 M temperature., it. ?t '71 , It , 11 ?rclplttlon ........! .OS :.i .00 .00 Temperatur and precipitation departure from the normal: . ' - : Normal temperature .11 Kaeeet for the de ... Total ezceee ilneo i March 1 .......... . St Normal precipitation .......... ,i inch Deficiency (or tho day ....... .11 Inch Total rainfall sine Mar. 1...... 1.11 Inchee Deficiency tinea March 1....,,. 4. It tnche iwtiwiancy lot or, period. H17., .47 Inch Pefleleney for cor. period, UU..1.01 Inchee Beporte Trm Stallone at 1 P, M. , Itatlon. State of Tempt High-' Bain weather, I p. m. eet. tall. Cheyenne, cloudy .14 IS .00 .18 .00 ., Davenport, cloudy Denver, cloudy ... Da Motitta, rain .....74 ..... .....14 .44 .00 .00 .00 .01 .40 ; m .00 ,00 Dodce City, olaar Lander, part. cloudy ...40 North Platte, clear ,..,.74 Omaha, cloudy .........47 Pueblo, clear ,..71 Rapid City, part clody...(l Bait Lake, cloudy to Santa re, part cloudy...! Peoria, part cloudy ,,.71 Sioux City, cloudy ..... .(I Valentine, clear 70 T .It .00 . "T" Indicate trace of precipitation. JL. A. WELSH, Mateo roloftat The Drezel KM uri "Beat Steel Shod Shoe. rhr ran can't ' eren tie) 'era. Dad aajra tir"re tha b,it ' BorV ftJnw ause." w i 1419 FAKNAM STREET. t j Mad Ordari Solicited. , Parcel Poet Paid sones. i nat taken nere to mean that they 'are being brigaded with their divisions in reserve and will get their' final seasoning quickly through this clow association with the vet erans of Sir Douglas Haig's army. Unless a great emergency arises when the German assault is renewed, it is not regarded as probable that the American battalions will be em ployed on the front line for some time. - :;v.' ..4 - The immediate result of greatest importance1 probably is that the bat talion of British troops displaced in these divisions by the Americans will be available to fill up other British divisions to full strength or for the organization of new British divisions, as General Haig deems best. To that extent, the Americans are now act ing as reinforcements for the British lines. It is anticipated that a limited amount of additional training under existing conditions . will round -them into shape for any work that may be assigned to them later. If the course of the German offensive permits the same practice followed in training General Pershing's original force probably will f be carried out in Flanders. In that case, the divisions with which American units have been brigaded will be given front line duty in quiet sectors for a time until the Americans are seasoned to trench warfare. Thereafter the divisions un doubtedly will be used wherever the Course of battle takes them. The Americans are a part of the British army until it shall seem wise to withdraw them for service directly under General Pershing. , SLAYER ACCUSED : BY HUSBAND OF ' WOMAN KILLED (Continued From Fur One.) would have a lot of respect for a married man who would take you to Chicago for a good time.' She said, 'Other people do those things and I don't see why we can't.' " It was at this point that Miss Lusk leaped to her feet with the frantic denial which electrified the court room. After staring straight at the witness for a moment with tear-filled eyes, she turned and sank, sobbing, into her father's arms. Near the end of the session, when he was telling of finding the body of his wife, Dr. Roberts broke down and sobbed. On direct examination, although in structed by the court that he need not answer questions which might tend to incriminate him, Dr. Roberts told in detail of his relations with Miss Lusk and of several meetings with her in Milwaukee and Chicago hotels. , Dr. Roberts was called to the wit ness stand unexpectedly by the state late in the morning session after two physicians t had testified that Miss Lusk, from descriptions of her con duct following the shooting, might have been insane at the time. Nelson Liner Aground; Valuable Cargo lost .a Buenos Aires, May 17. The Nel son liner Highland Scott is aground on the Brazilian coast, 60 miles north of Rio Janeiro, and is considered to be a total loss. The entire valuable cargo is now believed to be ruined. The passengers were saved. DUKE SCHOOL FOR DOYS , IAKEW00D. M. J.,, -..-. . Summer emton from July to Ootebv. Sapid prepentlou for collate for don' vl thing to enter lorarnnient ewrloa Unitary training bf PrU, honeback rtdlna. land and water lurt. If jrou hew a eoa from II to II you will be Interacted at our turn booklet. Addrcet DREXEL'S BOYS' SHOES Buying these shoes is just like saving dollars. One pair of YTYTEEL XHOD HOES .V- .... . : will outwear two pairs of ordinary Boys' Stfoes. , ' Boys' sixes 6, 1 Little Men'sfcO Cf tto 5.. I 9 to 13H. VefceOVr Drexel Shoe Co. . , ... ... i CLEAN UP OMAHA, POLICE TOLD BY NEW CITY HEADS (Continued From Face One.) this condition. "You are responsible for the character of the houses on your beats. .1 want vigilance in run ning down bootleggers. Every man is responsible for his beat. Don't come up and say there was a misunderstanding. I am backed by the entire city commission. I want co-operation of the police de partment with every lawful agency to make this a decent city. 1 want you to co-operate with the military police, United "states marsbal and the state agents. ' "We should strive to suppress auto speeding. Automobile thefts have reached such a '.stage that the city is notorious in this respect. "I think we will all get along nice ly, but if orders are not carried out, then we will not get along. "Courtesy of policemen help to give a city a good name. Don't al low prisoners to get rough to the ex tent of inflicting injury, but use good judgment in the handling of pris oners. '." , "It is up to you men individually to enforce the laws and if you en force the laws and believe that i mean every word that I have said, we will ?;et along fine; but if you don't en orce the laws', there will be a lot of changes in the department." .' Mayor In Full Accord. T " "As mayor . I am in entire accord with everything that has been stated by, Commissioner Ringer," Mayor Smith said to the policemen. "He voiced the sentiment of the entire city commissjon. We want to make Omaha the best city in the country. There should be no dif ference between your ideas and those of the city commissioners. None of the commission has friends to pro tect or enemies to punish. We will forget the past, Whatever it may have been, and hereafter, the police force and all of the municipal agencies will strive to make Omaha better. No policeman need fear of incurring the enmity of any superior because he im partially enforces the laws. ' If any man here feels that he can not im partially enforce the laws, he should resign at once. We should serve no Saturday's Hours - for Shopping, 8:30 a. m., 6 p. m. Long enough to assure you of prompt, courteous service. You'll Enjoy Seeing These Neck Fixings They are so dainty and fresK in appearance, so moderate in cost and in such extensive variety. Collars of organdie, filet lace, pique and linen are favorites. Exclusivet- linen collars are trimmed with real Irish and Filet hand-made laces. " ( Neckwear sets of cool organdie, linen and pique. Smart fichu ruffling of or gandie, fine net and georgette with edges of white, rose and blue. , There is a noticeable absence of sameness to Thompson,. Belden neckwear. - Newest Hats of Gingham and Organdie So soft and dainty, some all white, others of checked ' gingham in combination with white organdie. A display more distinctively summery than any other of the present season. Prices are reasonable, vary ing according to the quality .which you may choose. $7.50 and $10 Upwards. No Recurrence Of Such Values Pumps $3.95 A price occasioned by our . desire to dispose of short lines. In every respect they are good styles, fine materials, and the best of workmanship. , Your choice of umps, bronze and in gray, dull ; kid, besides pa-4 tent leather. Saturday, $3.95 ' All SalM Final President Wilson Who Gave His All to America Washington, May Linn ' F. Hanson," a young" Nebraska farmer, who decided his country needed him and therefore" sold his .property, bought Liberty bonds, gave to the Red Cross and joined the army, has received a letter from President Wilson. . - v Hanson had 240 acres near Wayne, Neb. Selling that and all his goods, he contributed $3,800 to the Red Cross, bought $1'000 worth of Liberty bonds and gave $1,000 to his church. He then joined the military service and now is a member of an infantry regi tice on every crook in the country that Omaha - is the most unhealthy place in the universe for his class." Chief Dempsey to the department: "I don't think that a man in this department need be afraid to do his duty. There are no strings tied on you now. Obtain . evidence ..against violators and prosecute your cases fairly in court. Don't job anybody. The people of Omaha are fair and I have found them so for 32; years. Don't favor anybody." ' Commissioner Butler asked co operation of the department in en forcement of ordinances relating to cleanliness of streets. I . ' . ' Arrest 10 Alleged Vagrants. In continuance of orders issued to the; police concerning the "cleanup" campaign morals ' squad 'officers arrested 10 alleged vagrants Friday night. An ill-governed house was raided at 210 South Twelfth street and three women arrested. It will , be determined in police court this morning whether charges of sedition should be made against those arr.ested for vagrancy.- It is a general plea among vagrants that "thjee days' work out of every week" is enough for their physical main tenance. Police are coping with federal authorities and military . police in changing the vagrant's belief. Finnish White Guard Force, 12,000 Strong, in Helsingfors London. May 17. General Manner heim, commander of the Finish White Guard, entered Helsingfors Thursday at. the head of the 12,000 men, an Ex change Telegraph' dispatch from THOMRSON.BELDEN 1 - " - The Blouse Store HFrom the plainest of tailored styles and simple wash blouses to the beautiful creations of lace and georgette nothing of note has been overlooked in forming this present extensive showing. f Saturday many new styles will be ready and at every price there is satisfactory assortment of styles, fabrics and colors. When shopping spend a while seeing this attractive store within a store. Prices $2.50 to $35 Little Folks Headwear Just as distinctive and in dividually attractive, in their small way, as moth er's. So many pi them from Which to choose. So dainty and lovely. ' f Hand-made bonnets are won derfully pretty with their white and colored embroideries and lace trimmings. Separate ties to match. U Children's wash hats of plain white or embroidered pique, hata of Swiss, organdie and all-over embroidery with lace crowns and ribbon trimmings, 65c, in easy stages to $3.50 and mre. . Children's Wear . Third Floor Women's Undergarments - Lisle vests, low neck and sleeve less, 65c. Silk ' rests, embroidered in at tractive designs, $2.95. Mercerized union suits, fitted or wide knees, $1.50.' A complete display of underwear in all-styles, qualities, materials and prices. Brocaded Ribbons A very fine grade of brocaded and novelty ribbons that are fine for bags, sashes and "millinery purposes. A large number of shades to please every taste. Prices are moderate. Thomson's Glove fitting Corsets , Take a world of comfort to gether with an appearance of beauty and stylish grace and you ' have the real - , . , ; Thomson'a GIove-Fittinar Corset Many styles fer your approval, $6 and Lest. Lauds Nebraskan ment ' stationed at Pensacola, Fla. During the recent Liberty loan cam paign he took $4,500 worth of bonds. President Wilson has written to Hanson as follows: "Indirectly through a friend I have learned of all the circumstances of your joining the military forces of the United States, and I want to send you this brief line to express my admira tion of the spirit which prompted your action, and your whole course in connection w'ith leaving your farm and throwing in your fortunes entirely and unreservedly with the great country we all love and seek to serve.'' Copenhagen reports. Until that time the capital had been occupied by Ger man troops. ' 't GOVERNOR UEGES SUBSCRIPTIONS TO RED CROSS In a proclamation that has gone out to the people of the state. Gov ernor Neville calls attention to the fact that Nebraska's share of the $100,000,000 to bite raised, for the Red Cross is $1,300,000. The drive to raise the money will be inaugurated next Monday and the governor ex presses the hope that this state will go over the top, as it has in all former drives on stamp sales, Liberty bonds and Red Cross campaigns. The governor, in his proclamation, speaks of the great sacrifices that the young men of this country are mak ing "that we may live in a land and a world 'freed of autocracy and barbarism.", The governor designated all of next week as a period for carrying on the Red Cross drive. Senate Passes Measure To Increase Beef Supply Washington, May 17. The bill by Senator Sheppard of Texas to permit importation for immediate slaughter of tick-infected cattle from 'Mexico and Central and South America was passed today by the senate and went to the house. It is designed to in crease the meat supply. fashion Center fir Remnant Sale of the Best Silks For About One-Half Regular Prices A sale of all short lengths and broken lines that have accumulated (luring the past few months of brisk selling. As the most favored ; - - l- numbers are first to sell, these remnants represent the most choice ; 'patterns in our stocks! Select a dresspattern or sufficient ma - terials for summer blouses at these favorable pricei .' . About Half Priee For Quick Clearance Just a few numbers are mentioned to gire some idea of the variety and values. 514 Yards Navy Foulard, best $2.50 quality; rem nant for $7.59. 212 Yards of Skirting, reg ular $2.50 quality; rem nant for $3.49. . 4 Yards Tan Tussah, reg ular $3.00 quality; rem nant for $6.95. 2i2 Yards Novelty Skirt ing, regular $2.50 quality; remnant for $3.49. 4 Yards Natural Tussah, regular $3.00 quality; rem nant for $6.95. Fashionable Apparel for Summer An Unusual Display Saturday Attractive things demand attention, distinction in dress is appealing, for so, much is commonplace. It has been the pleasure of The Thompson-Belden Store to furnish a Ready to Wear service far above the ordinary, n that it better defines the season's modes to the continual satisfaction of an ever-increasing number of Omaha's well dressed women rip VsKsrw A Summer Dresses Are Parming Dainty, cool-appearing frocks for warm weather wear. Fashioned of voiles, tissues and ginghams. Well made along the most interesting lines. . $10,75, $12.50, $16.50, 21.50.' . - Tailored Suits Find Favor The variety of materials end styles is too large" to permit of description here. We would like, though, the pleasure of showing you the newest models at your convenience. $35, $39.50, $45, $55 J No extra charge for alterations on either suits or dresses. i Defeat Ahead, Asserts German Party Leader Berne, Switzerland, May 17. In a speech before the Wuerftem berg Diet, Herr Hausmann, one of the leaders of the progressive party, said that, a fifth winter of war was now inevitable. Germans must make up their minds to face disappointment, he aid, instead of obtaining fht victory hoped for during the summer. : Lumpy Jaw Victim Kills Himself, Cremating Body La Crosse, Wis., May 17. Suffering from lump jaw which, he contracted while treating cattle, Lemuel H. Jones, veterinary surgeon of Melrose, committed suicide and cremated him self on his farm on French Island, across the river from here, last night. He left a note at the side of the pit explaining the motive for his act Jones sold his automobile , yester day and informed friends he was go ing to La Crosse for an operation, but went to the island. There he dug a pit six feet wide and four feet deep. ' This he filled with alternate layers of wood and coal and started a fire. At midnight he shot out his brains with a shotgun, toppled over into the pit and was burned to a crisp: Congress May Defer ' J Revenue Legislation Washingtbn, May .17. Every effort is being made in the house to defer legislation at this session of congress, if possible. . . , ; '. i v It was reported today that Demo cratic Leader Kitchin, who is opposed to it has called on heads of all de partments for detailed information of contracts. , The idea of the inquiry is to de velop exactly just how money is being spent and what are the real needs of Alleged "Peeper" Dies Of Bullet Wounds Lincoln, Neb., May 17. Walter D. Smoke, railway mail clerk, who was shot three times Wednesday night, by L. H. Carter, a local druggist, when Carter alleges, he discovered Smoke peeping into a bedroom window at the Carter home, died today. . Two operations were performed to re move the bullets and it was thought Smoke had a good chance for ' re covery but blood poisoning developed and he died late this afternoon. Wwn.Qt 4 X Yards Navy . Meteor, regular $3.00 quality; rem nant for $8.25. 4 Yards Pink Crepe de Chine, regular $1.75 qual ity; remnant for $4.15. 7 Yards Cope Crepe Taf feta, regular $2.50 quality; remnant for $7.95. Yards Navy Taffeta, regular $2.00 quality; rem nant for $4.25. 3 Yards Blue and White Skirting, regular $2.25 quality; remnant, $4.25. . M 11 , A Jl uonsiaerea irom me siana point of quality, Thompson Belden apparel is the most economical and far more satisfactory than the vast amount of ready-to-wear, whose sole appeal is price, S-CQ FAMOUS ITALIAN FLIER KILLED IN AIRPLANE SMASH .-- V,'. .,; , . 'v- Captain Resnati Crushed to Death During Test of New Caproni Biplane on Amer- . ican Field. . : New York, May 17. Captain Ah tonio Silvio Resnati of ;the ' Roya) I taHan flying corps, who piloted tht 10-passenger ... Caproni biplane . from Washington' to New York' and back again recently, was killed at noon to day at the Hempstead flying field. - Resnati, who is one of the famous Italian , military aviators, met his death while testing an American-built Caproni plane of the , bombing type, recently authorized for. purchase bj the United States government ' i , Investigation by army airplane ofr ficers, it was announced tonight, showed that there was nothing at fault with the construction or assem bling of the biplane. A rough spot on the ground from which .the flight started, the inquiring board said slowed ,up the scent and when he attempted to make a turn the mav chine lacked sufficient momentum. J . ' . . Mennonite Liberty Loan "f SJieep Sell for $16,000 Yankton, S. D., May 17. (Special.1 One thousand head of sheep and 100 head of cattle, taken in the third lib? erty loan drive from tht Jamesville Mennonite colonv. were sold at the sheep ranch near town. The sale went over $'.6,000, with the sheep going tq P. J. Conklin and the cattle to various narties. - .' At the annual meeting of Group 11 South Dakota Bankers' association, held here, with 75 banks represented of the First judicial district, J. Aj Danforth of the Dakota National banlt was elected president and D. E. Fins negan of the First National bank both of Yankton, was elected secre tary. The sessions related chiefly to, banking details. . . ' A Day of Values -in Toilet Articles French talcum powder, sev eral odors, only 49c. Creme oil soap, Saturday only 8 l-3c cake.,; 1 353 Yards Novelty Skirt-; ing, regular $2.50 quality; ' remnant, $5.25. 5 Yards Belding's Satin, regular $2.25 quality; remnant, $7.49. 83 Yards Black and White ' Foulard, regular $1 qual- ' ity; remnant for $4.95. 4 3 Yards Silk Gingham, , blue and white check; reg. $2.50 qual. ; remnant, $5.29. '' 5 Yards Gray Crepe de Chine, regular $1.75 qual- ' ity; remnant for $5.95. ' I, The Men's Shop Renders Superior, Service Your Supply of Summer Underwear 1 How is it? There's no time like the present to stock up while everything is new and fresh; while we have plenty, of every size. . Union suits and two-piece garments, B. V. D., Mansco.'Superior and Winsted. . Ti Night Shirtt nd Pajma. Most men will want new, cool ones for summer. Be sure to ask for the new slip-over style. They have no buttons and short sleeves. About the most comfortable warm-weather garment yet devised. Fabrics are ' cambric, muslin, nain sook, madras, crepe, pongee and silk mixtures. Faultless, Universal, Brighton makes. , TI ' CreVati of Evry Con ceivable Color. Bats and f our-in-hands, wash ties, light weight silks, plain shades in crepes and grenadines. The best assortment we have ever shown. One you'll enjoy look ing over. - Manhattan!, Unlike Other Shirtt, bear the unmistakable stamp of originality in both texture and pattern. Dye-fast colors are but . one of the superiorities of Manhattans. And here' we have a boundless variety of the best looking shirts in silks, madras, mer cerized and other distinctive summer weaves. ' $2 to $12 A step to the left as you enter.