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THE BEE : " OMAHA, ' FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1918. AIRMEN U.S. SHOOT DOWN FOE PLANES Mastery of Air Maintained by Allied Aviators During Ger man Offensive; Carrier i , Pigeons Useful. By Associated Preu. - With the American Army in France, Wednesday, July 17.Three German machines were shot down this mofninsr by American aviatqri in the Toul sector. Eugene Jones of Chicago and A. G. Tobin of San An tonio, Tex, encountered six German olanes near Thiacourt They at- tacked, but Jones' machine gun be came jammed, lobm sent one aown in flames and then engaged another. which be sent crashing. First lieutenant David E. Putnam sf Newton, Mass., also shot down his leventh enemy machine. Attacks Two. Machines. Taris, July 18. Charles J. Biddle of Andalusia Fa., an American pilot, at tacked two enemy two-seater ma chines over the German lines yester day. He probably downed one of . them, but was wounded. He succeed ed in reaching the allied trenches after taking refuge in a shell hole. . Christopher Ford of New York City has brought down his second enemy machine. Frank O. D. Hunter attack ed an enemy two-seater and was wounded, He succeeded in bringing his machine to earth. George Trunure of Lenox, Mass., downed a sausage balloon, scoring his tnird aerial victory. ; v , Allies Masters of Air. On the French Front in France, July 18. Notable work has been done by allied aviators during the, new German offensive. The bombarding, observation and battle planes have been constantly busy and the mastery cf the air has been maintained throughout. The air forces' constantly harassed the attacking columns of the enemy and supplied information from mor ment to moment the French staff. One of the principal elements which worked toward bringing the German offensive to a halt was the splendid co-operation of the transport and in formation services. In Champagne, lorry . drivers passed four days and nights without, a moment s repose, hurrying troops from one section of the line to another, often under heavy lire. . ,: '."''' ' Carrier pigeons proved most impor tant in the Champagne fighting, where the French advance posts were often, cut on trom the main body. I he birds constantly' "brought back mes sages concerning movements of the Germans. In one instance a pigeon brought a request that French artil lerymen fire on a position occupied by their own comrades, because the Ger mans were surrounding them.- The gunners , complied mowing lanes in the German waves. :rThetr wonderful accuracy of aim spared .their com rades, many of whom made their way Successes Claimed : By Germans in Battle 7 A.-.-', NdiK:odie;Manie .1 , , . " ;.- ''It t'" ;','. Berlin, via London, "July 18.--The general headquarters statement deal ing with operations ' of yesterday ' SayS! , '" . .."r: :.. r ( ' "Yesterday the. Army . of . General von Boehm was fighting heavily throughout 'the day. Reinforced by newly brought up divisions, the en emy, after several hours' artillery , preparation, again launched a, great united counter attack . against the whole , of .the . front ;north of the Marne. . "By evening the battle was decided in our favor, j The enemy's attack broke down with the heaviest losses. Our counter-attack threw the enemy out of small places southeast of Marcuil, into which jie had, tempor uily penetrated. i. -' , "On the north bank of the river the enemy also endeavored vainly to con test pur successes." ', "In storming the ridge south of Pourcy, we took its ; defenders and regimental commander prisoner and captured several guns. t i "Twenty-three enemy j airplanes were shot flown yesrerdayr ! - The Bee's Fund For Free Milk and Ice There is no "overhead expense" in The Bee's fund. Every dollar that you give to it brings a full dollar's worth of pure milk or cooling ice to some poor, worthy family, where babies and small children are battling against the sickness and discomforts of hot weather. It is precisely the same as though you gave these poor little ones the milk with your own hands. And there are so many of them who are in real need of the nourish ment that a little money will buy. If you only could see some of the homes and see the gratitude with which the poor receive the milk and ice that bring health to their little ones. There is no way in which money can be spent to better purpose than m this good fund. Send or bring your contribution to The Bee office, . Previously reported 1349.50 A Mother, Washington, Neb.. .50 Nellie Horst, Madison, Neb... 2.00 Total .1352.00 U. S. Congressional Party Arrives Safely in France Paris, July 18.-r(Hava Agency.) Twelve representatives to tht United States congress who purpose visiting the fighting' front arrived today at a French port from the United States. Among ' other passengers on the iteamer was Justin, Godart, member oi the .French Chamber of Deputies, detachment ' of Alpine chasseurs, which has been visiting the United States, and a number of Polish vol : mteers. v.: ' Washington, July 18. The party of American congressmen, . which nded at a French, port, includes Representatives Caraway and Till man of Arkansas, Elston of Cali fornia, Young . of North Dakota, Thompson and Chandler of Okla homa, Sweet and Dowell of Iowa, Reavis of Nebraska and 'Bland of Indiana. The party plans to visit Kngland, France, Switzerland and Italy. , . Leo Rosenthal Installed As B'nai B'rith President The following newly elected of ficers of the B'nai B'rith were to talled Thursday: Leo Rosenthal, oresident; Frank Cpiele, vice-presi-Jent; Samuel Zimmerman, secretary; H. Friedman, treasurer; Harry La jidus, monitor; Max Morris, assost ant monitor; Sam Leon, guardian; George Charno, A. J. Miller, and Ed Xraus, trustees. t.' Full Pay for, Prisoners ; Washington, July 18. American irmy officers and men, under a pres ent ruling of Comptroller Warwick of :be treasury, are entitled to full pay nd all allowances while held prison ers of war by the enemy.' Members of the nurse corps, field clerks and . other army civilian employes do not ore within the ruling. . EMPLOYES YIELD ON RECOGNITION OF MEN'S UNION This .Subject Eliminated in i Controversy .With Omaha i Company; Split Hours ; Main Contention. : Kansas City. Mo.. July 18. (Soecial Telegram.) The first day of the hearing of the controversy between the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway company and its, employes before Raymond Swing and Edwin Newdick, examiners for the National War Labor board, here today was devoted to the employes' side of the case. The principal point developed was that recognition of their union is not included in the demands of the car Men. A provision in the joint submission atrreemenf nf th iwn nartif In shirt by the War Labor board's decision drawn up before the hearing began expressly excluded union recognition irom me employes demands, inis action eliminated one of the chief points of the controversy. Short as Witness. Ben Short, nrrairtrnr nf Ih Strf Railwav Emolovei union, and T. F- Mcfillan, member of its executive committee, were the principal wit nesses in tndav'a hearinrs. In tiir testimony, as well as in that rf Mhtr witnesses, little was said in regard to the wages now received' by the em ployes being insufficient for living purposes. In fact, although an in- imitasc in wbcs is iiiciuuca in meir demands, this phase was kept in the Background. , - . Most of the testimony Offered had to' do with unsatisfactory Conditions under which they aire required to work. -The solit workinor h nun twain. tained bv the . . . w J aav-ai an employe has to be in readiness to wortc nueen nours in order to get in ten hours of actual work, received a good deal of attention. Burnett for Employes- Some testimony mi nfrrt previous difficulties which have arisen netween the company and the car men. Both parties have always been willing to meet and adjust their differ ences, one witness pointed out," but rarely have they been able to do so without one or the other backing out. The employes case had been finished when the hearing tame to a close late this afternoon. Their side of the testimony 'was, handled by H. G. Burnett of Peoria; III.; organizer of the Omaha branch of theAmalga mated Association of Street and Elec tric Railway Employes of America. T$e company's side of the con troversy will be presented it tomor row s hearing, when. an effort will be made to finish the case. W- G. Nicholson, auditor of the , company, and R. A. Luessler, its assistant gen eral manager, will probably be the chief witnesses. A decision on the controversy will be made next week by the executives of the-War Labor Board in a session at Washington. America and Japan v JoinSen 'vTo'DeferiJ Siberia - By Associated Pjess. Tokio, Tuesday, July 16.4-japanese newspapers today publish, the terms of an American proposal to- send American troops to Siberia, r The newspapers declare that the Japanese government has decided to accept the suggestion made by the American government that Japan also send troops. , -. .. There It rat rt:v!f r.... official circles and the newspapers devote columns ta th tnki,.,.f l : tervention. They also say that Em peror Yoshihito has postponed hisva- v.wun vn account ot important developments. London, July 18.-The Japanese which was the outcome of proposals from the United States, says a dis- f.iv... wma iono to tne Times under date of Tiilv W i:, l . Japanese intervention in Siberia. The American proposals, the dispatch adds, were different i... i. mm UIV9C UUUC by Great Britain and France. wasnington. July 18.-American government nffinaU ment in any way upon the report from mat japan nas accepted a pro posal of the United States that Ameri can and Japanese troops be sent into Siberia. Hms known that important developments in the Siberian situation are impending, but officials indicated that the time was not ripe for an announcement. Dickerson to Trance New York, July 18.-E. W. Dick erson, who wa president of the West ern base ball league, disbanded two weeks ago, is going abroad as a sec retary of the Knights of Columbus war organization it va UAUUtfed here today, , BROKERS CHEER ALLIES' SUCCESS AND BUY STOCK Prices Soar on New York Ex change' and Spirit of Op timism Spreads Through Financial District. By Associated Press. New York, July 18. The news that American troops had victoriously ad vanced in the western front prompted an almost unparalleled outburst of enthusiasm on the floor of the stock exchange today. Brokers yelled and cheered and bought stocks. Prices soared. The market, which took a sharp upward trend almost at the opening, remained active, with still rising prices, until the closing hour, when as the success of the allied drive be came more fully known the buying became still more vigorous. The spirit of optimism spread throughout the financial district, bank ers and brokers remaining at their offices long after the close of the market in their desire to receive later war bulletins. A highly significant feature of the bond market was the activity and strength of foreign flotations, es pecially Paris 6s, which rose 3 poiits. Issues of this class have always been extremely sensitive to changes in the foreign military situation. The advance in stocks encompassed all the active issuts in the several war groups, as well as numeroos special ties of a semi-war character. Shout of Joy Sweeps Chicago Chicago, July 18. One big shout of joy swept Chicago today as the news of the American victory in France spread. Late in the afternoon on orders from Mayor Thompson all the fire tugs and pumping stations blew their whistles for 15 minutes. Thou sands of persons on the streets heard the blasts and, having read the head lines in the extra editions of the new papers, threw up their hats and shout ed with delight. On the Board of Trade all business was halted while cheering groups gathered about the bulletin board. In the city hall also the only sub ject of the conversation was the ex tent of the victory. The news was telephoned to the Great Lakes naval training station and 250,000 jackics ripped up the place with cheers. At Camp Grant there was just one note lacking for com plete joy the men were regretful at not being in the battle. Charges Against Former French Minister Modified Paris, July 18. Charges against Louis J. Malvy, former minister of the interior, were so modified today by State Frosecutor Merillon that the greatest punishment that can be visited upon him, if found guilty, will be life imprisonment. ( Prosecutor Merillon dropped (he charges of direct treason and incit ing mutinies and insisted upon the icci'ation of "culpable negligence, and criminal disregard of the duties of the minister of the interior." Great Crowds At tended the Parisian . 2f or 1 Blouse Sale Hundreds of blouses given away; thousands more to be given away Friday and Saturday. No red tape to this great offer. Simply buy one and choose another of equal value free. - PARISIAN CLOAK COMPANY, 1519 DOUGLAS STREET. Formerly Orkin Bros.' Old Location. Seqsd To Love For Doll 'HOortuJ Instinct Greatly DvraTopod by TounfOtUdraatoLovetlMirOolla. Tb llttla tUld'a Ann im fnntfen th . most romantic fairy. And in the yean that pass, the doll fades Into tha petals of a June row, to tvolva the most wondrow of aQ transformations. " And now comet a more Serious period ben the Joy of real mothsrbood ahould be aa tranquil a best effort can provide. This la accomplished with a wonderful remedy known as Mothers Friend. An ex ternal application m penetrating In lta na ture as to thoroughly lubricate the myriad network of cords, tendons, nema and mu. dee Jurt beneath the akin of the abdomen. It relieves the tension, prerent tender ness and pain at the crista and enable the abdomen to expand gently. The muscle contract naturally after baby arrives and the form la thus preserved. It should be applied dally, nffht and tnorninr. during the period of expectancy-. By regular It enable tbe abdomen to expend without tbe usual atraln when fc'bT bont. Naturally, paia and danger at the crisis Is less. Tou will Snd Mother1 Friend on sale T emir, store. It la prepared onlr by the radflfld Regulator Co, iZ mar BMg, Atlanta, a. They will tend you an instructive "Motherhood Icik" without charge, Write them to mall It to you. Do !" SfJ.L? single morning or night to r!HrrLRsl,,,!od"': b7 m"U. and thus fortify jQiuaeU tialnit nala aod discomfort; I ImTT . jtirng,Keen UJ VRedBlooded Wow iJVl Being used by iwf three million pee. pi annusiiy. it win increase tat strength of weak, nervous, run-down folks in two vteka time in many in stances. Ask your Doctor er drag tut about it . v Bolshevild Refuse to Permit German Troops To Enter Russ Capital London, July 18. Germany recent ly asked permission of the Russian government to send a battalion of German troops to Moscow to guard the German embassy. The bolshevik government in reply declared it would not permit any foreign troops to en ter the capital. William Madgett, Hastings "Mayor, Files fcr Senate Hastings, Neb., July 18. (Special.) Mayor William Madgett of this city today paid his filing fee as a can didate for the republican nomination tor United States senator in the forth coming primary election. In connec tion with his formal entrance into the race Mayor Madgett made an an nouncement that loyalty to the gov ernment in prosecution of the war is of first consideration. Enemy Plane Appears Over Isle 0i Thanet London, July 18. A German air- flane appeared ; over the Isle of hanet on the northwest extremity of Kent bounty, this evening. An official announcement says that anti aircraft guns fired on the machine which turned to the westward and proceeded out to sea. Crozier Given Command Washington, July 18. Mai.-Gen. William Crozier has been assigned to command the northeastern depart ment. He relieves Bng.-Gen. John W. Ruckman, who will be detailed to one of the districts of the department. RABBI KRASS IN OMAHA TALKS FOR JEWISHRELIEF Addresses Business Men at Chamber of Commerce at Noon and B'nai B'rith . in Evening. Dr. Nathan ;Krass, rabbi of the Central synagogue. New York City.'j addressed Omaha Jews at the Cham ber of Commerce yesterday and told ;hem that $100,000 is the fair and just and expected contribution of Omaha to Jewish relief work for 1918. Dr. Krass is one of the most bril liant and distinguished of the younger rabbis of America and his wit, elo quence and logic are a powerful factor in raising the great sums which have been given by the Jews for war relief work. He is en route to the Pacific coast in the interests of this work. "There are unplumbed depths of generosity in the Jewish heart," said Dr. Krass. "Other cities have astounded themselves. When I went to Baltimore and told them their share was $350,000, one leader there told another he thought I must be chaplain of a lunatic asylum instead of a rabbi. But Baltimore raised more than $460,000. When we told Newark that its share was $200,000 they laughed so loud it could be'ncard almost in New York. Then they vyent to work and raised $280,000, The small Jewish community of Wilming ton, Del., with a quota of $75,000, raised $140,000. , "Omaha will do the same. I know there are many who raise their eye brows at mention of any such sum. But. that is your quota, arrived at by intimate study and knowledge of con ditions. As a rabbi, I am familiar with the Talmud and Gemara, but I am also familiar with Dun's and Bradstreet's. We know what each' man ought to give. "You have done splendidly in 1917 You will do better in 1918. A short, intensive drive -will get the! results. And don't forget the publicity. Keep the pr.ess in active co-operation with you. ; u E IE N. W. Corner 15th and Harney Sts. Iktra .IP AIRS tftSr Trousers Free Made to Your Measure An Extra Pair of Pants with every Suit (C. & P.) tailored to your order. Free means free. We wish you to bear in mind that you get the extra $8.00 Trousers absolutely free. Furthermore you get the same good service now and always. Perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed. JUST THINK OF IT, MEN! Suit Tailored to Your Measure and Extra $8 Pair of All-Wool Blue Serge Pants Free Dundee ISfoolen Mills N. W. Corner 15th and Harney Sts. 4 s D. C. ELUIIEDG&, Presienf Benson & txrtbrm "The Store of Specialty Shops" V.-Pra. and Gen. Mgr. Friday an eeent in which hundreds of Omaha uomn mil bt interested M!fal! Summer Frocks of One $Cr.f. Group One $7HC Group THERE hasn t been a dress sale announced this season that has offered so much that is fashionable, good and practical as this Dress Feature for Friday. This statement is positive, and it reflects the splendid character of dresses embraced in ' this collection.' Interesting, cool summery frocks of striped, plaid and checked ginghams ; dainty figured and plain voiles. Each dress with some out-of-the-ordinary trimming feature that makes them distinctively Benson & Thome's. And wouldn't it be nice if every woman who reads this announcement would tell her neighbor about the wonderful Dress Event. at Benson & Thorne'st The neighbor will appreciate the "tin." Sale of Women's rump s and Oxfords $3.85 and $4.85 v Including low shoes formerly up to $S.OO A BIG group of women's pumps and oxfords 400 pairs to be exact featured in this July Clearance Sale. The size assort ment is broken, but every size represented in some popular this season's style. The values are so extreme that you are sure to be pleased with any style in your size. July sale prices, $3.85 and $185. Included are- Brown kid oxfords, . medium and high heels. Tan oxfords, 1-inch heels. ' Tila.lr ialf A-fnml HA-inrTi lieftla. Patent kid pumps, colonial buckles, full Louis heels. Patent and mat kid pumps, full Louis covered heels also lVfc-inch heels. Grey oxfords and Ivory oxfords, full Louis heels. T 1. a. 1 3 I i . ungm aa pumps, coioniai pucKeis, lull Louis heels. TWO hundred pairs of white eanvas pumps and boots included in this group. Your choice, regardless of former price and newness of merchandise, at $3.85. Plain pumps, colonials with hand turned soles and full Louis covered heels also white Canvas boots. Broken lines; but your size in some style. V