-THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1918.
LETTERS!
CODE FOUND
AT DEPOT IN
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FjDlice Suspect Owner in Gate
v City to Confer With Alien
j-. Enemy Leaders
!; ' Here.
JOId John Barleycorn, with char
acteristic disloyalty to his friends, per
formed a catnotic duty July 4r in
helping to unearth a man named Win
tars, who ia supposed to be a German
On the morning of the Fourth a
trjjnk arrived at the Union depot that
smelled so strongly of booze the at
tention of the police was called to it.
They seized the trunk. and opened
it tip and found that a flask had
broken and saturated the contents of
the receptacle with the fluid which
both cheers and inebriates.
In an effort to ascertain the identity
of the owner the police went through
a number of papers and found a lot
of code letters and other documents,
welch would indicate the owner, who
went tinder three aliases, was either
a German spy or an alien enemy.,
Germans Turn to Vegetarianism,
. As Stocks of Meat Are Scarce
By Associated Press.
Amsterdam. July 5. Until well into
Tune of the present year the gravest
fears were enieriainea in ocnm iu
the failure of German crops owing to
the drought in April and May, writes
Dr. Dieckmann, in the Taegliche
Rundschau, but later the change of
weather brought an improvement so
that without exaggerated expectations
the new cereal year beginning August
1 promises to be better than the last
one. ,
Last year's failure of the fodder
crop, the writer adds, caused con
siderable shrinkage of live stock which
will detrimentally influence cultivation
in the coming year.
Dr. Dieckmann next points out that
potash supplies to German farmers,
owing to the shortage of labor and
the difficulties of 'transportation, are
nearly 100,000 car loads in arrears.
Yet large quantities of potash have
been sent to the Ukraine, he says,
and he thinks this is the worst possi
ble policy because Germany must de
pend upon foreign grain in the com
ing year. It is also doubtful whether
the Ukraine can help much as Austria
h.s put in a claim for a large part of
the Ukraine grain crop.
The writer insists that "a full pound
of flesh" should be exacted from
Roumania, whose crops must be sub
jected to the "strictest control."
Turning to the meat supplies,' Dr.
Dieckmann fears that next year will
bring little improvement. lie says a
majority of the breeders declare that
Germany's stocks of cattle and pigs
will taket ten years to recover their
normal size.
Germans, he concludes, are turning
in Greater numbers to vegetarianism,
this being conclusively evident in the
multiplication of kitchen gardens
especially in vicinity of large cities.
One Man Arrested.
Agents of the government went to
w$rk on the ease. and yesterday a
iraa named Winters, alleged to be
tf owner of the trunk, and who ap
pear to be in Omaha under rather
suspicious circumstances, was placed
uttder arrest by secret service agents,
and is being held for investigation.
It is assumed the man came here
to? meet one of the heads of the Teu
tcii spy system operating in this sec
tion of the country. .
Agents of the Department of Jus
tice, when approached in regard to
the case, refused to give out any in
formation, t saying it is the orders
frcra Washington not to say anything
a"Mit alien enemy or spy cases for
publication.
l;:nsit Concessions Refused
I Holland by Entente Allies
vhe Ilasrue. July ' 5. Washington
a i the other entente allied govern-
r nts have sent a note to Holland
' f f the purpose of controverting
i sements in the Dutch press that
t t associated governments contem
i te making concessions regarding
t "sit over the Limburg railroad.
' he note says this would be con
f ry td the agreement made with the
1 ch government, last April which,
Je releasing the Netherlands gov
i ment from certain engagements
r. arding the transit of gravet and
i d to. Germany, did not contem
I it any concession , regarding e
t. isit of military supplies.
QUENCHES THE THIRST
i Hertford'! Acid PboiphtU
tcaipooaful In a kIms of water ry
hinr to tht mouth and throat Buy a
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HOUSE VOTES
TO TAKE OVER
WIRE LINES
(Continued From Fag One.) .
were Fordn'ey and McLaughlin of
Michigan; Sterling of Illinois and
Woods of Iowa, all republicans.
Can't Pass Before Monday.
The resolution will be sent to the
senate tomorrow with leaders there
planning its reference to the interstate
commerce committee for a study and
probable hearing during the recess.
Regardless of the recess plans, senate
leaders said its adoption by next Mon
day, the date for which the strike of
operators employed by the Western
Union Telegraph company is called,
is not possible.
Under the present plan wartime
prohibition and woman suffrage would
go over until congress returns in Au
gust, though some leaders thought
prohibition advocates might keep con-
gree over until next week in a final
effort to pass the Norris prohibition
amendment to the ?U,UU0,UUU emer
gency agricultural appropriation.
Denounce Konenkamp.''
Chicago, ' July 5. One thousand
Chicago employes of the Western
Union Telegraph company announced
in resolutions sent to President Wil
son today that they are not members
of the Commercial Telegraphers union
of America, that its president, Sylves
ter J. Konenkamp, does not represent
them and that they will not heed the
call issued by him for a strike next
Monday. The resolutions are said to
have been signed only by employes
with five years or more of experience.
ALLIES MAY LAUNCH
BIG DRIVE SOON
TWELVE BILLION
ARMY BILL NOW IS
IN FINAL STAGE
Senate and House Conferees
Reach Complete Agreement;
Fort Crook Water Supply
Fund Included.
By Associated Press.
Washington, July 5. Senate and
House conferees reached a complete
agreement late today on the $12,000,
000,000 army appropriation.
Most of the senate amendments
including that for organization of a
volunteer Slavic legion and to base
army draft quotas on the number of
men in class one instead of state
populations were retained, as was the
suddenly develop, tends to keep Ger- house provision giving the president
man reserves scattered,
The activity of the allied forces
puts a wholly new aspect on meeting
the forthcoming German effort. The
possibilities of feints at remote parts
of the line, to cover the development
of the real attack until it was well
under way, are -believed to be less
promising as it is the allies who are
now creating diversions.
It is regarded probable General
Foch will be able to form accurate
estimates of the course and strength
of the next blow before it is de
livered. One advantage of the increasing
manpower will be the possiblity of
allied thrusts at other points along
the line, compelling the shifting of
German reserves, ft is believed Gen
eral Foch now is in a position to
take this means of slowing up the
enemy without impairing his own re
serves. '
Profiteering in Woolens
Must Stop, Board Declares
Washington, July 5. Reports of
continued speculation in woolens
caused the industries board today to
send notice to dealers in woolen piece
goods that profiteering is detrimental
to the public welfare and is contrary
to the industrial policy as outlined by
the president.
In a previous warning the board
said drastic action would be taken
unless speculation ceased.
unlimited authority to increase the
army by calls under the draft law.
At the suggestion of Provost Mar
shal General Crowder, the amendment
of Senator McKellar of Tennessee,
which the senate had adopted,
authorizing the president to promote
General Crowder to be a lieutenant
ireneral, was dropped from the bill.
General Crowder wrote a letter stat
ing that credit for. administration of
the draft law belonged not to him
alone and urged that he be not singled
out for recognition.
The senate amendment authorizing
the president to appoint two major
generals "at large designed for
General Crozier, chief of ordnance,
and Quartermaster General Sharpe,
was accepted by the house conferees.
The bill carries an appropriation of
$59,000 to connect Omaha water
mains with Fort Crook.
Three Billion Dollar Bill
Signed by the President
Washington, July 5. President
Wilson has signed the $3,000,000,000
sundry civil appropriation bill pro
viding for government expenses, in
cluding the shipbuilding program dur
ing the coming year, and the naval ap
propriation bill carrying $1,609,323,000
and authorizing a permanent increase
of the navy's enlisted personnel to
131,000 men with 50,000 additional for
the war.
The Bee's Fund For
Free Milk and Ice
Remember, we have no solicitors to
canvass the city for money for this
fund. You must act yourself, by send
ing or bringing your contributions to
The Bee office.
Every cent of its goes to buy pure
milk and cooling ice for the helpless
ones of helpless families.
The fund is in urgent need of every
cent it can get. Won't you send yours
in NOW.
Previously acknowledged $218.75
Mrs. A. Linneman 1-00
J. W. Fead.. 1.00
Total t220.7S
Lt.-Col. Frank C. Todd,
Commander Gimp Dodge
Base Hospital, Is Dead
From a Staff Correspondent.
Des Moines, July 5. (Special Tele
gram.) Word was received here to
day of the death in a hospital in Chi
cago of Lt.-Col. Frank C. Todd, who
has been in command of base hospial
at Camp Dodge. Death was due to
pneumonia. He contracted a cold
while on an inspection trip which
later developed into the dread di
sease. In civil life he was a prom
inent eye, ear and nose specialist and
lived in Minneapolis.
Navy Air Pilot Is Taken
To Prison in Germany
Washington, July 5. Ensign
George Roe of Scituate, Mass., an
aviation pilot in the American navy,
has been captured and is imprisoned
at Camp Landschut, Germany, the
Navy department was advised today
by Admiral Sims.
Ensign Roe was last heard from
in a cablegram from Admiral Sims on
June 4. He had made a forced land
ing 18 miles off the coast of Holland
when his seaplane developed engine
trouble.
Campaign to Raise War
Fund Planned by Y. M. C. Al
Washington, July 5. Announce
ment that a campaign for a $112,000,
000 fund for the Young Men's Chris
tian association war work will begin
immediately after the fourth Liberty
loan was made today by John R.
Mott, international secretary.
Railway Wage Board
Reaches Agreement
On Shopmen's Wages
Washington, July 5. Recommenda
tions of the railway wage board on
the. question of increased pay and
working conditions of fcliop men have
been completed and forwarded to
Director-General McAdoo at San
Francisco. This announcement was
made tonight by the railroad adminis
tration. There was no indication what the
decision was. The shop men asked
for higher wages than were given
them under the original increase ap
proved by the director-general. In
protest against the award shop men
at Alexandria, Va., and Silvis, 111.,
walked out, but the strikes ended
upon promise by Mr. McAdoo to
take up the complaint.
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Mail Service for Army
In France Is Shameful,
Says Senator Johnson
Washington, July 5. The senate
today adopted a tesolution by Sena
tor Sutherland of West Virginia, re
publican, asking the secretary of war
and the postmaster general to ad
vise the senate regarding the move
ment of mail to and from American
troops abroad and the steps being
taken to improve the service. Sen
ator Johnson of California, repub
lican, characterized the present ser
vice as "shameful" and said that
transportation of mail to the front
now requires a month.
South Africa Revolution
Threatened, Botha Reports
Pretoria, July 5. Premier Botha
of the Union of South Africa has is
sued a statement showing that' ser
ious unrest exists in South Africa.
Strong police and military measures
are being taken to cope with the sit
uation. .
Premier Botha said that had not
prompt and effective military meas
ures been taken the situation would
have culminated in a grave dis
turbance and probably serious loss of
life. .
The Boer leader added that the
government had information pointing
to the existence of a movement hav
ing for its object the submersion of
the constitution by violent methods
SENATORS RENEW:
FIGHT FOR $2 50
.HEAT MINIMUM
Agricultural Appropriation Bill
Will Fail to Pass if House
Again Rejects Provision
on Final Test Today.
Washington, July 5. Senators .
from wheat-growing states renewed
their fight for an increase of the gov'- ;
ernment minimum price to $2.30 by
blocking efforts to pass an emergency'' .
resolution continuing departmental
appropriations until the regular appro
priation bills could be passed.
Senators Norris of Nebraska and
Gore of Oklahoma demanded the resd-
lution be held up until the house."
could vote again on the senate's vhea
price amendment to the emergency s
agricultural appropriation bill.
Senators McCumber of North Da
kota and Sterling of South Dakotu
supported the increase, the former
saying the present prices discriminates
against 33,000,000 farmers and the 1aK
iter insisting that ttie larmers are -
granting a concession in accepting uic
government price on wheat.
Plans were made today for a vote . .
in the house tomorrow on the senate .
amendment. Chairman Lever of the ,
house agriculture committee planned,
to ask the house to insist upon it's
refusal to accept the - amendment.
Should the house again reject the pro-.
posal, senators said the resolution
continuing the departmental appro
priations until the regular annual ap
propriation bills are completed would. ,
be passed tomorrow. ,
Department Orders.
"Wathlngton. July 5. (Special Telegram..
Second Lt. Clyde W. McLaughlin.'
veterinary reserve corps, Is relieved from
his present duties and will proceed to Fort
D- A. Russell. Wyo., and report to the com
manding officer In the military service. .
Postmastersi appointed In Iowa: Holland.
Grundy county, Ben Boldt, jr.. vies Eddie i
A. Ltngelbach. resigned; Oakley. I,uca
county, Gail H. Mikesell, vice Ralph B
Mlkesell, died; Pleananton, Decatur county.
Delana D. Davis, vlca William. W:- Moore,
resigned.
South ' Dakota: Viewfleld. Meade county.
Hosea A. Bridgman, vies Joseph G. Pratt.
deceased. '
Iowa rural letter carrier appointed: Mile. .
route 2, Casslus O. Fellows, Minburn; Johr
H. West, Ottumwa, 4; Verdon Reinhard, .
X.
(Continued From Fsgs One.) i ! ,.
of vantage held by him, which would
be of value as. a starting place of a
new" major thrust, are being re-
captured all along the line. The ef
fect is to embarrass German prepara
tions and officers believe the fact
any of these local operations may
Jdu,U Save Money onThese
Bargains for Saturday
r At Beaton's
J)POf(gL
.. ;ICc Wash' Clbths..,.,.7
lCc Wash Clioths. . V.5ii
; 4Sc Bathing Caps . . 29d
CSc Bathing Caps....43
' IZc Bathing Caps.1. . .53d
0c Rubber Sponges . . 29
v 1 15c Powder Puffs;. ..lit
? 10c Powder Puffs. . . . .8
j 1 2Sc Corlyopsls Talcum
Powder .....17J
i i 25c Trailing Arbutus
Talcum Powder . . . . 17d
: 75c Auto Cowries.. ;-.4fld
: 75c Ivory Combs . . .27d
I $1.25 Ivory Buffers.. 89d
ZZe Household Shears, - .
. ifi 7 inchv.. Y.Y.254
'i 75c Household Shears,
7 inch ;.v;;.....59d
I j Spiral , Incense, burns
is 12 hours 'i V.. .'..... 25
j 75c Razor Strops..... 50
'S, :, $1.00 Razor Strops . . . 75d
$1.50 Razor Strops. $1.15
Rubber Beard Softener
t for ...254
; Colgate's .Week -End
1 Package . . . i . . . . '. .50
j PERFUMES
$2.50 . Mary ' Garden,
per oz., at....... 81.69
Djerkiss, per oz. . . 81.00
i Azurea, per oz......89d
Also a large line of Amer
ican and imported per
fumes, worth 50c to $2.00
per oz., Saturday. . .394
Knox Tartar ,.....,.154
15c Lux ............124
12c Palm Olive Soap. . .9
50c Orazin Tooth Paste
for ,344
25c Beaton's Vanishing
Cream ..I......144
30c Kolynos Tooth Paste
for .. ............194
25c Peroxide, 1,4 lb. . . .64
25c Nature's Remedy. 174
25c Remitters' Soap. , . .94
15c, Jergen's Soap, Carna-"
. tion, Geranium and Lilac,
for J .............94
50c Eatonic ...v. ....394
$1 Hays' Hair Health, 594
SOc Mentholatum ....194
35c Castoria ........244
PHOTO PEPARTMENT
Films developed free
when prints are ordered.
2Vix3U Prints, each., w 34
2x414 Prints, each..44
Postal Card Size. . . ...64
Postal Card 6
. See our complete line of
Picture Frames on second
floor, at reasonable prices.
1
Mail Orders Rciv Our Prompt Attention '
Beaton Drug Go.
Fifteenth and Farnam.
::3&)dlatt -S Ml go.
OFFERS FOR CASH THE FOLLOWING
COAL FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. '
LI2EMT LUMP 5K;
C?2CIALTY NUT $7.70
TVsm riew srs far a sWt thns taly and suMsct tsxhaat without notlc.
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Yc:r Crd:r ia-fen. Doug. 530
A Wonderful Sale of
Fine Blouses
: Those who appreciate lovely blouses will revel in
; this offering of rich Georgettes, delicate lace ef
V ( fects and dainty handwork.
l It is the sample line of a New York maker whose
; name is ery favorably known throughout the
country. The whole assortment arrived only three
days ago. .
These blouses, about seventy-five altogether,
would retail at usual prices, for
$22.50 Up to $39.50
Saturday's Price is $14.75
. Both the sale and blouses are extraordinary.
Taffeta Special for
Only $1.50 a Yard
A wide range of the best colors
in pure dye taffetas of excellent
quality 36 inches wide. A special
low price of $1.50 a yard will
prevail Saturday.
Correct Neckwear Choice Tub Silks
Warm weather calls for cool
dainty neck fixings and it's a pos
itive pleasure to see how well we
are prepared to serve.
Organdie collars in white, blue and
pink. Also matched sets with
cuffs offer one of the most
pleasing summer fashions.
Collars galore of satin, pique,
lace and net in diverse attractive
styles.
Vestees of lace and organdie are
particularly charming.
Windsor ties in all shades are 35c,
69c and 75c. Middy Ties, $1, $1.25.
Loosely striped effects in interest
ing color combinations. Several
different qualities. Styles espe
cially adapted to shirts for men.
Any of the above emerge from
frequent tubbings in the most per
fect condition.
Summer Hats
of Georgette
The best of mid-season
models in Georgette, ma
line and combinations of
crepe and velvet. New
arrivals that afford every
one an excellent oppor
tunity to choose at a mod
erate price.,
The latest fashions in
white, navy and white and
black with white.
From $5 Up to
$12.50
Utopia and Minerva
The Two Best Yarns
For knitting sweaters there are the
following shades: Light gray,
dark gray, natural, white and
khaki in light, medium and heavy
weights. Suitable yarns for any
sort of work are ready. Lessons
every day 10 to 12. 3 to 5 p. m.
. Art NdU Work
Towel Sale
Heavy bleach Turkish towels only
29c. Fine Turkish towels, guest
size, for 25c. Extra heavy
bleached Turkish towels 50c.
Turkish wash cloths, four for 25c.
Linen Section
Women's Union Suits
At New Low Prices
. Lisle union suits, low .' .neck,
sleeveless, a quality usually sell
ing for $1.25 to $1.50 Saturday
98c v
Athletic style union suits made of
Secco Silk in flesh and white.
A $2.50 suit for $1.98.
Center aisle Main Floor
THOMPSON.BELDEN
The July Apparel Gl
Garments of dependable qaulity. Seasonable styles
for all occasions sell Saturday for much less than
usual.
Dresses. Coats. Suits. Skirts
Most Omaha women have learned through experi
ence that this sale has no equal in money-saving op
portunities on clothes of quality. Only our regular
stock is offered, garments that have been purchased
in the usual Thompson-Belden careful .manner
after having passed our rigid inspection service.
We do not handle "purchases" from manufacturers
of returned and rejected goods.
Every Spring and Summer Dress
including Georgettes, Scotch and Domestic Ging
hams, Voiles, Organdies and Linen,
Reduced About One-Third in Price
$59.50 Dresses. .$42.50
$39.50 Dresses. .$23.50
$25.00 Dresses. .$18.75
$16.50 Dresses. .$10.75
prices.
A Charge Made for Alterations.
Suits at these three low
prices Saturday, $18.75,
$29.50 and $37.50.
Every suit new this sea
son. Styles are above
reproach. No alterations.
Spring and summer
coats go at decided re
ductions. Silk and wool
models in excellent
taste, as regards mate
rials, finish and style.
You'll like the new
Separate Skirts Reduced One-Third.
A small charge for alterations.
The Men's Shop
For Satisfaction
Variety in Shirts
. White and colored madras, fibres, silk
and linen mixtures and all silk. Soft or
stiff cuff styles. Eagle, Arrow and Man
hattan. Our selection of Manhattans is
particularly large. Splendid patterns and
the best of values. Convince yourself by
looking.
Distinction in Neckwear
New bat wing bow ties, light checks, polka
dots, figures, stripes and plain shades, 50c
to $1.50.
Delpark's complete, line of wash neckwear
at present low prices, 25c to $1 the tie.
Four-in-hands as beautiful as summer silks,
grenadines, rumchundas, English twills,
plain or figured crepe de chines.
Soft Collar Comfort
Achieved in Earl and Wilson white crepe
de chine collars for 50c These will not
turn yellow when washed. Colored silk col
lars also 50c. A trulv unlimited selection
of soft collar styles in Delpark, Manhattan, Arrow, Earl and
Wilson makes. No trouble to find a collar that pleases you, 20c
upwards. , " '
Summer Jewelry
Soft Collar Pins, 25c, 50c, $1.
Soft Cuff Links, 50c to $2.
Sterling Belt Chains, any
initial, $1.
: The Satisfaction Men
find in this shop is evidenced
by their greatly increased pat
ronage. Juit a step to left a you enter.
The Better Sort
Of Wash Goods
Summer cottons are still
to be had in adequate se
lections of choice patterns
and colors. Besides be
ing wonderfully attract
ive, we are certain that
the prices will appeal to
you.
Reduced Prices on
Stylish Pumps
and Oxfords
Black and gray ldd Ox
fords in champagne col
ors ; $8.00 val- tfcc OC
uesfor - . "vOeSJO
Any low heel pump in the
entire stock, JM'QC
Saturday.,-,-: $7Y?
Gray suede and gray kid
pumps, $8.00 qualities,
Saturday,. $5.95
These are unusually
Good Shoe Values.
