THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: OCTOBER 27, 1918.
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GERMAN LINES
CRACKING, SAYS
GENERAL MARCH
Chief of Staff Predicts Early
Advance of Americans and
French Toward Great
Trunk Railway.
Washington, Oct. 26. The Ger
man defense lines on the most .vital
sector in France the Argonne
Meuse front are beginning to
crack under the strain of steady
pressure by French and American
troops. An early breaking of the
r German resistance and the advance
of '(he French and American armies
on a wide front toward the great
truik railway, which is the imme
diate .objective of allied operations,
edicted by many officers here.
fficial statements indicating that
w German divisions " are being
.tired into this sector clearly show
th2 anxiety of the German high
command over the situation. General
March, commenting today on the
nilitary situation brought out very
ciany me etiorts tnc enemy is
making to meet the American ad-
"vance.
in iront ot our own troops in the
Argonne," he said, "a very large
mass of German troops has been
concentrated since it is imperative
for the enemy to protect the rail
road line which runs from Mezieres
7,000 Squ t Miles Freed,
Summarizing the situation of the
western battlefront General March
said the Germans have evacuated or
been driven out of 7,000 square miles
of Belgian and French territory
since July 18; that 400 square miles
have been freed during the past
week, and that all the coal fields in
northern France have been recon
quered except for a five-mile tract
: where, the allied advance now is
; being pressed near the Belgian
border.
General March- announced that
five American corps and division
commanders who have been actively
engaged in France are returning
home ok the recommendation of
General Pershing, to take important
assignments here. They are Maj.
; Gens. Omar Bundy, who organized
and commmanded the fifth army
' corps and who will go t6 command
Cam Pike, Ark.; Clarence R. Ed
wards, who took to France the 26th
(Nev England national guard) di
visioin. and who will be assi.-ned to
Camp Lee, Va.; John E. McMahon,
Vho commanded the fifth (regular)
vision, and who will be assigned to
Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.; George
H, Cameron, who commanded first
the fourth (regular) division and
later the second army corps, new
assignment tit announced, and
Beaumont B. Buck, recently awarded
the distinguished service cross for
'gallantry in action, at which time
he was wounded, new assignment
not' announced.
; Have Done Fine Work.
In making these announcements,
Genera! March laid great stress up
on ihe fact that all of th officers
. ordered home had done splendid
work at the front and proved their
ability on every occasion. He indi
cated that they were all men of
more advanced years upon whom
the strain of active campaigning
bore heavily.
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Socialists Oppose
Armistic, Without
.: Peace Guarantees
New York. jDct. 26. Resolutions
opposing any armistice with Ger
many except such as provides ample
military guarantees for the carrying
out of the peace terms laid down
by President Wilson "in his 14 prin
ciples", and subsequent addresses
with- those bndv-down by the Lon
don memorandnm of the entente
socialists on February 22. were
adopted here today by delegates to
a conference called by the adminis
trative committee of the socialist
democratic league.
Toe delegates also passed resolu
tions calling on all socialists to
withhold their votes at the coming
election from congressional candi
i daes "who are not unconditionally
pledged to these terms."
A resolution was adopted sup
porting the recertt demand of the
American Federation of Labor that
labor be given representation at the
" coming peace negotiations.
Another resolution urged cancel
lation of the debts of America's al
lies, "but only on conditions that
they also Consent to cancel the debt
of Kussia to them.
Two Omaha Men Who Have
Been Promoted to Majors
Major Mye. Eflorehouse
Nve F. Morehouse, former Oma
ha lawyer, and Marshall Sharp,
former manager of the Townsend
Gun company, have been commis
sioited majors in the. United States
army. Morehouse was a member
of the McLaughlin, Neely and
Morehouse law firm and was promi
nent in business circles here. Town
send is a member of the famous
42nd Rainbow division Friends say
that both men earned their majority
by real merit.
HONS
DISHY
REFLECTED IN
MONET PANIC
(Continued from rage One.)
new money;' or nearly twice the
amount issued in the same period
last year. In the first three weeks
in October alone, the bank issued
1,250,000,000 marks in new money.
The government has been corn
pelled to make war loan coupons
legal tenders. It also proposes to
issue a simpler form of paper cur
rency and the municipal govern
ments in Berlin and other centers
have been authorized to issue tem
porary token money. Fears are
growing that if the official appeals
to refrain from hoarding are not
heeded the whole economic struc
ture of Germany may collapse.
Shipping Council Opposes
Return of German Vessels
London, Oct. 26. German ships
should not be set free after the war
"to extend their share of the world's
carrying trade and so profit by the
losses which their government b
means mainly piratical had inflicted
upon the ships of the allieis." This
plan is urged upon the British gov
ernment in a resolution adopted by
the council of chamber of shipping
of the United Kingdom.
T! e council points out that heavy
losses have been suffered by ship
ping companies at the hands of the
Germans. Half of Germany's ship
ping is declared to be in neutral or
other ports and Germany may have
added Xo it by construction or pur
chase during the war. ;
"Admiral Dot" Dies Quickly
After Burying His Daughter
White Plains, N. Y., Oct. 26. A
few hours after his daughter, a pneu
monia victim, had been buried,
"Admiral Dot," widely known
midget, died here tonight of the
same disease.
"Admiral Dot," whose real name
was Leopold Kahn, was connected
with the circus business for nearly
25 years, being one of the first
midgets exhibited by P. T. Barnum.
Recently he operated a hotel here
which was largely patronized by
circus folk. 1
"Admiral Dot," who was 59 years
old, leaves his widow and a son, now
serving with the American expedi
tionary forces.
Attorney L C. Krauthoff "
Succumbs to Pneumonia
New York Oct. 26. Louis C.
Krauthoff, counsel of the United
States war risk bureau, who was
stricken with apoplexy in Washing
ton, two weeks ago died at a hotel
here today of pneumonia. He was
born in St. Louis in 1858.
Mr. Khauthoff, who was a prom
inent cprporation and railroad law
yer, was counsel at various times
for the Union Pacific railroad com
pany, National City Bank of New
York, and Armour & Co. On
America's entrance into the war, he
offered his services to the war risk
bureau.
Japanese Approve
Wilson's Attitude
Toward Germany
Tokio, Oct. 27. Unqualified ad
miration of President Wilson's at
titude toward Germany is expresse'd
in official circles. The reply is
praised highly as deserving the
most profound attention of all the
belligerent nations fighting a com
mon enemy, who is a deliberate
transgressor of the cause of peace,
justice and humanity.
National Security League
Plans "Soap Box" Campaign
New York, Oct. 26. The National
Security league announced tonight
that it would form branch "flying
squadrons" throughout the country
to inspire patriotism by means of
corner "soap box., speeches. Great
success was attained by the first
jquadron organized here.
Colder Y7- 'her Pore -ast. '
Washington. Oct. 26. The
weather prediction for the week he
pinning Monday is: Upper Mis
sissippi and lower Missouri valleys
probably rain Monday or Tuesday
with' rising temperature Monday,
cooler Tuesday with temperature
generally below normal for the
week as a whole.
The Weather
v Comparative Local Temperatures. '
191. 1917. IMS. 1915.
'Hlgheet yesterday ..SS (4 fl
Lowest yesterday ...34 , 32 40
Mean temerature ..36 43 6
Precipitation 1.44 .11 T
Temperature and precipitation depart
ure from the normal' at Omaha:
Norrral temperature 48
Jietlclency for the 1y 13
T.ital eKcvse since March 1 U2
Normal precipitation 0? Infli
Excess fr.r the day 1.3? Inches
Total rainfall since March 1.15 01 tnrlics
Deficiency elnce March 1. .11.74 Inohes
Deficiency for oor. period 1917 B.72 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1916 11.S9 inches
69
45
57
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ALLIES DRIVE ON.
GIVING ENEMY NO
CHANGE TO REST
(Continued from rase. One.)
forest. On the northwest of the
forest the British have advanced
somewhat and captured Engle-Fon-
taine and a nearby hill.
Along the northern edge of the
Raismes forest, north of Valencien
nes the British have approached
nearer the canalized portion 6f the
Scheldt river. In this region they,
have captured the villages of Odo
mez and Maulde. If the British
can cross the Scheldt in force in
this reeion and continue their
progress south of Valencieanes it
would seem the oermans soon
would retire from that important
point and probably readjust their
lines north and south on a large
scale.
French Capture Mortiers.
Between the Oise and the Aisne
the French are making rapid strides
towards the important points ot
Marie and Montcornet. Along the
railway southwest of Marie they
have captured the village of Mor
tiers and maintain their pressure
elsewhere along the Serre.
Farther east a big hole has been
torn in the German defenses begun
in 1917. Between Banogne and
Herpy the French have driven for
ward toward Montcornet a distance
of about two miles on a front of
between four and five miles. A con
tinued advance here menaces the
German hold on Rethel, to which the
enemy has clung tenaciously, and
tends to outflank the German line
eastward" along the Usne to Vou
ziers. . '
The Germans continue to fight
desperately to check the advance of
the. American troops along the vital
front east and west of the Meuse.
Their counter-attacks at various
ooints on both sides of the river
have been repulsed, but the enemy
continues to bombard the American
line heavily. On the extreme west
ern end the Americans have rein
forced their hold on the hills in
the southern portion of the Bour
gone wood, north of Grandore. x
Italians Take 2,000 Prisoners.
In the continuation of their at
tack between the Piave and the
Brenta the Italians have captured
more than 2,000 prisoners in the last
24 hours, the Italian war office re
ports. There was heavy fighting all day
Friday northwest of Monte Grappa,
but the Italians 'maintained their
strong gains of Thursday and ex
tended them somewhat. The strong
ly fortified height of Monte Pertica
to the nortwest was carried by the
Italians.
Ladies' Entire Outfits
of Heavier Winter
Garments, Should
Be Sent Here to Be
Put Into WEARABLE
Shape.
We refer fo Suits, Coats,
Capes, Wraps, Furs, Velvet
Suits, Hats. Yes, we will even
repair Women's SHOES. But
speed the packages in, for the
"Winter Crush" IS ON.
Phone Tyler 345
Dresher Brothers
Dyers Cleaners
2211-17 F.rnam St., Omaha.
George V. Berge
For Attorney General
Vote for Him
ANNOUNCEMENT
v
By an opening offered for older men to enter the army,
I have taken advantage of the first opportunity for per
sonal active service for the country from which I have
received so much. I feel I have as much reason to '
serve as younger men who have not dependents for
whom to fight.
Having "been accepted for Field Artillery Officers'
Training Camp, I leave October 29th to report,
; During my absence my wife will carry on my busi- .
"ness and my old customers and any new ones may be
assured the best of service, as the special representa
tives of trie companies I represent have promised to
assist hefvin the details of the business and supervise
the work. '' v
HENRY H. LOVELL, Insurer
. , " i .102-103 Bee Building
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We are showing them In all stales
and sizes, to meet your every need.
Real Fuel Economizers.
State Furniture Co.
14th end Dodge 8ts.
Opp. V. V. Building;.
For Supreme Judge
i-'Mr 1
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Judge Ernest B. Perry
OF CAMBRIDGE
Clean, able, fearless Omaha
Bee.
Remarkably fit timber. Lin
coln State Journal.
The west three-fourths of, the
state is entitled to at least one
judge. World-Herald.
The Republican takes much
pleasure in recommending to
every voter in Nebraska Hon. E.
B. Perry of Cambridge for judge
of the supreme court and unani
mously endorsed by the bar of
this district. His vote in western
Nebraska will ba practically
unanimous and the Republican
predicts his election. McCook jj
Republican. , g
Disaffection Increasing
Among German Soldiers
London, Oct. 26. The German
armies should not be considered as
definitely and finally beaten, military
observers here say. 'Allied soldiers
who are fighting their way forwa;
in the face of great enemy resist
ance know that the enemy. is not
broken; and that much heavy fight
ing probably will have to be faced.
At the same time reliable reports
continue to reach London of in
creasing disaffection among the
German soldiers. This disaffection
and lack of discipline has led
actual mutiny in many cases.
WILSON'S VOTE
APPEAL PUT IN
HOUSE RECORD
(Continued from . I'age One.)
lustrating "the obstructive methods
in legislation employed by certain
elements from the south."
"The speaker stated the rule of the
house in addition to Mr. Gillette's
contention and proceeded to put the
motion to strike out of the record
the part vhich violated the rule
when Heflin attempted to obstruct
further business of the house by
making a point of no quorum." the
Fess statement said. "The $6,000,
000,000 deficiency bill, the order
of business, was held p. Mur.
Gillette realizing the situation and
not willing to permit the southerner
thus to obstruct the war program
withdrew his motion."
Takes Village.
London, Oct. 26. The British
continue to press forward between
Valenciennes and Tournai, Field
Marshal Haig announces.
Schnuettgert Demurrer is
Overruled by U. S. Court
Rev. Ferdinand Schnuettgen of
Hartington, Neb., and his attorney,
M. F. Herrington, of O'Neill, ap
peared before Federal Judge Wood
rough Saturday morning and filed
a demurrer to the indictment re
turned by the recent grand jury,
charging Schnuettgen with seditious
utterances intended to interfere with
the sale of Liberty bonds and to
discourage enlistments. Judge
Woodrough overruled the motion
for demurrer on all counts, and
Schnuettgen will be held for the
next term of court.
The Art Dep't
Has these new thingi
V great variety of designs in
damped aprons, bed spreads,
tiillow slips, sheet shams, bags
for laundry and shoes, the latter
in khaki if you wish.
New selections of beads of all
styles, sizes and colors, besides
black. No trouble to find the
4Arf. Vfttl oriali
ft Baskets, too all kinds; woi'k
oaskets, shopping baskets, waste
baskets.
The above are but a few of the
varied good thines you'll find
in this interesting section.
Temporarily the Store
' Hours Will Be
9:00 A. Mto 6:30 P. M.
Tomorrow a Sale
of Marseilles Spreads
Lovely $10 Marseilles Bed
Spreads, scalloped and with cut
out corners; for Monday only,
$7.38 each.
Linen Section
ThompsoiirBeldeix &Co,
J Established 78 6 6
Hielhsliiojz Qenter forlvomm
Neckfixings-New
and distinctive
Newt Fancy rufflings of or
gandie in white, blue and pink;
also in net and Georgette. These
are very great favorites for col
lars and cuffs. For vest effects
there are new fancy ruffles of
net and Georgette.
Fashionable collars of lace and
organdie. Vestees of organdie
and net. Stock collars in smart
pique and sateen. 1
In every instance, the prices are
sensible.
The Government
Requests You to do
Christmas Shopping
Early
Quality Silks and Woolens
The Kind it Pays to Choose ,
You will find our stock complete with the most de
sirable weaves at prices that cannot be duplicated.
Woolens at old prices and selling rapidly suggest the
wisdom of early buying. i
If Silks here exclusively. Has
kell's famous black silks. Beld
ing'g guaranteed dress silks. Lib
erty , & Co. of London (both
silks and velvets). Three of the
finest lines to be had anywhere
and despite their many superior
qualities they do -not cost more
than the more ordinary silks.
1f Beautiful Dress Velvets in a
wide range of colors. However
an early selection is advised as
they are limited in quantity. Col
ors are $6.50 to $12. Rich blacks
are $7, $8, $8.50 and $12.
s May we show them to you tomorrow?
Costume Velvets in all favored
Fall shades. The most practical
velvet on today's market (36
inch) $3.50 a yard.
Handsome wool jerseys in taupe,
sand, brown, cope blue, gray and
plum. A quality you'd like.
Coating fabrics. A desirable
range of colors in velour, Bo
livia, poiret, broadcloth and mix
tures. You can get the best of light
weight dress materials now at
money-saving prices." Poplins,
serges and epingle.
The Better Sorts
of Hosiery for
Women's Wear,
Clocked silk hose beautiful
styles, in various shades of
brown, gray, black and white;
the clockings in contrasting
shades, $2.50 to $4.
Brown silk and wool hose, $2.50.
Wool hose in gray and heather,
for skating and other outiof-
door occasions, $3.50.
White wool sport hose, $1.75.
Gloves for Fall
Trefousse, the finest of
French kid gloves, are to be
had only at this store in
Omaha. Various styles,
stitchings and colors.
Fowne's and Kayset's double
silk gloves in white, brown, black,
navy and gray, $1.50.
Washable fabric gloves in
gray, khaki and white, 75c to
$1.25.
The Best of
Goat Fashions
Plain Tailored and Fur Trimmed
A collection of the finest Fall and Winter Coats.
Models so thoroughly well tailored as to retain
their original fashionable lines, even after much
strenuous service. The fabrics are quite in keep
ing with the tailoring.
Velours, Velvets, Pom-Pom, Duvetyn,
Bolivia, Gabardines, Mixtures, Novelties.
Priced $35 to $215
No extra charge for the alterations.
Woolen Dresses
$35 to $80.50
Made from the finest of soft woolen fabrics
materials so carefully woven that they give the
utmost warmth and wear.
Fashionable dresses that are comfortable, at
tractive and very serviceable.
The Thompson-Belden -standards of quality
have been rigidly maintained throughout.
Private Display Rooms Courteous Service.
The Men's Shop
Ready for Christmas Shoppers
A season of useful gift things brings men's haber
dashery to the fore, and coming from the Thompson-Belden
store, everything is quite certain to
please.
"
Silk Shirts, Fine Neckwear in endless va
riety; Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs, either
.plain or initialed; Silk Hose; Gloves, Muf
flers, Tasteful Jewelry, Sleeping Garments.
Underwear, Umbrellas, Bath and Loung
ing Robes.
The most sensible things a man could desire
here at their very best.
A step to the left as you enter
in
6E0. a.
candidate
for attorney
general;
Mr. Berge is one of Ne
braska's leading jurists. He
has been drafted and indorsed
by patriotic people generally,
who wish an able, fearless and
efficient administration of
the affairs of this Office.
Vote for him, and assist in se
curing the services of an able
lawyer to, protect the inter
ests of the tax-payer.
George I'. Berge
For Attorney General
Vote for Him
PERRY WHEELER
LAWYER
for
Municipal Judge
WEST LAWN CEMETERY
Beautiful, modern park plan ceme
tery aeceisible to Omaha's best resi
dence section. Family lots on partial
payment at time of burial. Telephone
Walnut 820 and Douglas 829. Our free
automobile is at your xervice.
WEST LAWN CEMETERY
SBth A Center. Office 15th & Harney.
Bee Want Ars Are the Best Bus
iness Boosters.
Mary G.
!(eena
n
Nonpartisan Candidate
"County
Superintendent
of Public
Instruction"
Present incumbent appointed last
. August by county commissioners to
fill vacancy caused by resignation of
her brother, Thos. J. Keenan, who
joined the colors. Has had seven
yea-"' experience as a teacher. Prin
cipal of Bennington Public Schools
last year. Holds a state certificate
from Kearney State Normal.
It will pay you
to remember
$10,000 additional every year for Doug
las County Schools, and with no increase of
taxes, is the result of new policies in the land
commissioner's ofhee. Every county gets its
just proportion of increased school funds.
If this is the service you want, let us
know November 5th, at the time you vote.
Your approval will insure further benefits.
G. L. SHUMWAY
Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings.
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Re-Elect Judge Letton
TO SUPREME COURT
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"A Distinct Loss to the State" j
Judge Letton Endorsed by Former Chief Justices f
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Each of the undersigned has served with Judge
Charles B. Letton on the Supreme Court. We are I
familiar with his ability, integrity and industry.
We believe it would be a distinct loss to the state I
to lose his services, and we favor his re-election. I
JOHN J. SULLIVAN, I
SILAS A. HOLCOMB, - !
JOHN B. BARNES, .
JACOB FAWCETT, Former Acting Chief,
Justice.
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