THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 3, 1918.
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YANKS SWEEP
ENEMY BACK IN
-MEUSE VALLEY
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fought their way beyond Buzancy
to Fosse, a strong point nearly seven
miles beyond yesterday's starting
point and two and a half miles
north of Bayonville.
Last Organized Defense Broken.
Bayonville is an important strat
egic point, known as the" heart of
;he Freya Stellung. With its cap
ture the American troops had brok
en the Germans last organized de
fenses. The troops on the right,
who had been able to advance only
just past Gery-le-Grand yesterday
caught the mysterious signs of the
sudden 'giving way of the Germans
and pressed forward and into and
passed Clery le Petit. They over
came the lingering machine gun re
sistance in Barricourt wood and
captured Vilfers-Devant-'Duor"Here
the enemy launched a counter-attack
which failed; then the Ameri
cans moved forward again and oc
cupied Doulcon.
The total advance averaged more
than two and a half miles on a 14
mile front, but was considerably
greater at points. Numerous pris
oners, more than 60 cannon, scores
of 77s, dozens of 150s, numerous
howitzers of various calibers and
hundreds of machine guns were
captured-by the Americans during
the advance of today and Saturday.
Quantities of ammunition and war
material of all kinds fell into their
hands:
Huns Quit Argomie Forest
Paris, Nov. 2. The Germans are
retreating across the Argonne for
est and the French forces are close
upon them, having captured today,
according to the announcement of
the war office, numerous villages and
woods.
The statement says:
"Vigorous attacks yesterday and
this morning by the fourth army
on the Aisne front, in connection
with the victorious effort of the
Americans between the Argonne
and Meuse, have compelled the ene
my to beat a retreat across the Ar
gonne forest. Our troops, smash
ing the enemy rearguards, who by
stubborn resistance attempted to
check our advance, made important
progress along the whole front of
the attack.
"On the left we have taken Semuy
and carried our lines as far as the
south bank of the Ardennes canal,
which we have reached on a front of
two kilometers, from Semuy to Neu
ville et Day.
"Further south we have reached
the outskirts of Les Alleux, Quatre
Champs and La Croix-Aux-Bois,
after having captured Bois Vandy
and the village of Ballay, despite the
enemy resistance, which was partic
ularly violent on the Alleux plateau,
and the Crpix-Aux-Bois defile.
"On the right Longwe and Primat
fell into our hands. North of the
latter place our troops, pushing be
yond Chene Pate, continued, despite
the serious obstacle of the Argonne
forest, vigorously to pursue the
enemy, who withdrew, abandoning
considerable material.
"Germsn counter attacks, especial
ly in the region of Semuy, were re
pulsed and enabled us to add sev
eral hundred to the number of our
prisoners."
Push Beyond Valenciennes.
London, Nov. 2. Further impor
tant gains were made by the British
troops east of. Valencienes, Field
Marshal Haig reports from head
quarters tonight. The village of
Marly was captured and British de
tachments entered St. Saulve.
Berlin Admits Defeat
Berlin, via London, x Nov. 2.
American divisions attacking in
dense columns between the Aisne
and the Meuse, have penetrated the
German positions between Chani
pigneulle and Aincreville, according
to the official statement from gen
eral headquarters -today. The Amer
icans have gained some territory be
yond Bayonville.
A powerful artillery preparation
preceded attacks carried out by the
French and Americans for the pur
pose of securing an opening on the
Aisne.
During the night of Friday Val
enciennes was evacuated without
molestation.
Albers Indicted as Traitor.
Portland, Ore., Nov. 2. J. Henry
Albers, former, president of the Al
bers Milling Co., with branches in
all large Pacific coast cities, was in
dicted here today by the federal
grand jury on seven counts for al
leged violation of the espionage act
Albers is at liberty on $10,000 bail.
He is a native of Germanv.
PRESIDENT OF '
CHINA WISHES
UNITY IN LAND
Peking, Nov. 2. (By Associated
Press.) Hsu Chih-Chang, the new
president of China, has issued a
mandate urging peace and union be
tween north and south China. He
declared that the policy of his gov
ernment will be to promote educa
tion and develop industries.
President Wilson, the mandate
says, is greatly admired by the peo
ple of China for his utterances on
universal peace. It declares that
China entered the war with a desire
"to preserve humanity and uphold
international law."
Civil war in China, the president
asserts, must cease, the vitality of
the country must be preserved and
the administration must be recog
nized, otherwise the future of the
republic "will be utterly hopeless."
Turkey in State of Anarchy,
Is Report at Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Nov. 2. A state of
anarchy prevails throughout ' Tur
wey, according to information re
ceived by the Armenian correspond
ence bureau here. Hundreds of
thousands of deserters are subsist
ing by means of robbery of the mass
of the population. Constantinople
is declared to be literally famished
and impatiently awaiting the arrival
of allied forces.
Our Semi-Annual
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Sale Begins Monday
ome
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With exceptionally complete stocks and broadest assortments, we are offering for this
Semi-Annual Sale just the r r I r
Rugs, Draperies and Curtains
that you want, at prices that are in many instances JUST HALF OF THE FAIR RETAIL
PRICES TODAY. These are wonderful opportunities and no one should miss the ex-
ceptionai chances to save. 5ae Begins Monday Morning at 8:30
Room Size BrusseL and Velvet Rugs
Extraordinary Offerings for
Less Than Today's Factory Prices
This is like putting money right back into Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps.
Monday
9x12 Feet
Brussels Rugs
9
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Wortk Today $35.00
Large selection, in good designs and patterns. All
over tans and browns for living and dining roems; two
toned blues and blue and brown and tans, with chintz
borders for the bedroom.
2V2x4 Axminster Rugs
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Should Sell at $3.50
Smith Axminster Rugs, irregular sizes,
good patterns and a large assortment at
this low price.
9x12 Feet
Velvet Rugs
7.9
Worth Today $40.00
In excellent patterns and designs. Blues, and
tans and browns; in.allover conventional and Ori
ental patterns; suitable for any room in the house.
3x5 and 3x6-in. Axminster Rugs
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Should Sell at $6.50
Smith's Axminster Rugs, irregular
sizes, good patterns and a large assortment
at this special price.
Just four groups, but each so extraordinary that they make a wonderful sale.
Third Floor
Draperies, Nets, Lace Curtains
any Items at Half Price
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Look at the astonishingly low prices we are quoting on this excellent stock .
of merchandise. Putting new Curtains and Draperies in the home is a very
easy matter, when you can buy at prices as low as these.
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Curtain Nets, Fringed Scrims and Figured
Voiles, worth today 35c yard 19c
1,000 Yards of Plain Scrims, white and ecru,
worth 29c, special 15c
Plain Marquisettes, worth 49c, special at 29c
Beautiful Curtain Nets, in white and ecru,
worth 69c, at 49c
$1.00 Curtain Nets, new patterns, large as
sortment, at . . 79C
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Curtains-Many Half Price
1,000 Pairs Curtains worth up to $3 a pair,
for this sale $1.50
800 Pairs Curtains worth up to $5 a pair,
for this sale $2.75
500 Pairs Curtains worth up to $10.50 a pair,
for this sale .. $5.00
750 Pairs Curtains worth up to $16.00 a pair,
for. this sale . . . .. ... .$8.50
And These Drapery Fabrics
Large assortment of Drapery Fabrics, in plain and figured styles, ranging
in price from $1.75 to $3.75 a yard.
- Many of Jhese Have Sold Up to 5.00 a Yard Excellent Values.
Third Floor -
Blankets and Comforters Best Silks ot the Season
The Genuine Beacon Plaid Blankets in a won
derful assortment of pretty plaid3 and Jac
quard designs, with 2-inch mohair binding;
size 66x80 inches; in two large lots
ft $8.50 nd $6.95
The Genuine Woolnap Bed Blanket in tan,
gray and white, with assorted fancy washable
borders; neatly whipped edges; every pair
iears original mill ticket; size 72x84 inches;
extra value, at, $6 75
Wool Finished Plaid Blankets, size 66x80
inches; neatly thread whipped; in a beauti
ful, soft, velvety, closely-woven nap; 2-inch
block check, in colors of white and gray
only; positively worth $7.00, QC
Monday, at O
Couch Throws, in a big variety of pretty Indian
designs and colorings; size 54x72 inches; bound
all around with 2-inch mohair blanke bind
ing; very desirable for couch covers, dens
and lounging robes; CJQ
Silkoline Covered Comforters, filled with fin
est grade, specially processed, white fluffy
cotton, and covered with full standard silko
line; medium and light colors; size 72x84
inches; positively worth $6.50; JC AA
special, Monday JiJ.UU
-Feather Pillows, covered with fancy Gobe
lin art ticking, and filled with good grade
mixed goose and duck feathers; 1 Q
weight 3 lbs.; special at .... Pleli7
Full Size Bed; Comforters, covered with good
quality silkoline, and filled with sanitary
white cotton; medium and heavy winter
weight; hand tufted or scroll d QC
stitched; special at $fZJJ
Cheese Cloth Covered Comforters, filled with
splendid quality wool and cotton mixed pre
pared filling; size 72x84 inches; dJO CA
neatly hand tied; at, each....
Wool Finished Cotton Blankets in tan, white,
and gray, with assorted fancy, washable bor
ders; thread-bound edges; size dJO QC
72x80 inches, at J)O.I7aJ
Fancy Beacon Crib Blankets, size 30x40, in a
splendid assortment of pretty floral, animal
and nursery designs in colors of 7r
pink and blue; special, each I OC
Wool Blankets in assorted fancy plaids and
gray, with fancy borders; choice Ohio wool,
thoroughly steamed to prevent shrinking, size
70x80. inches, bound with 2-inch blanket
binding, exceptional d 1 C CA
value at, J J.O.OU
Full Size Cotton Top Mattress, covered with
nice quality fancy stripe ticking, neatly tuft
ed and plain edge; our regular Cf.A QC.
$6.50 value; Monday, at $HtOD
All-Felt Mattresses, covered with splendid
quality fancy art ticking; made of excellent
quality layer felt, deeply tufted, with stitched
roll edge; full double bed size; Oil QC
regular $16.00 value; at ... . Vl &
Full Size Combination Mattress, cohered with go$d grade fancy
art ticking and filled with best quality combination filling; deep
ly tufted and roll edge; full standard weight and pJA
size; positively worth $12.00; at . . J) ,OU
Basement
Dress Goods-Most Desired
$2.95
50-inch, Very Fine French Serge, elegant, soft
finish. All Dure lamb's wool, in black, navy
blue and all the wanted Fall shades Spe
cially priced for Monday, per
yard
Fine Ottoman, All Pure Wool; 44 inches wide;
splendid quality, and a full range of the best
Fall colors, including J)lack and d0 CA
savy blue. Special for Monday, yd., OKI
French Serges, 42 inches; strictly all pure
wool. One of the most popular fabrics for
this Fall for dresses; in all the new Fall
shades, including the popular C1 QC
navy. Special for Monday, per yd., V 1 W
Fine All-Wool Broadcloths, 50 to 54 inches
wide. Lustrous cloths, with permanent silk
finish. Black Navy and the best Fall col
ors. Fine Broadcloths are very scarce every
where, and prices advance every week. Spe
cial for Monday, d0 QC and dl CO
per yard, at.... vO.JO tp'r.UU
Imperial Serges; French Serges, 42 inches
wide, in all the new Fall shades, including
black and navy blue. Special for d 1 1 Q
Monday, per yard v 1 e 1
54-inch Dress Serge, all pure wool; splendid
quality, in black and blue only; $4.00 quality.
Special for Monday, per d0 QC
yard $iJD
Main Floor
At Extremely Modest Prices
A stock of silks thathas no counterpart here
abouts. We are showing a broader and better stock
than any other store in this Middle West. Every con
ceivable color tone, every conceivable good weave
a magnificent showing.
Pile Fabrics are more popular than
they have ever been in our memory.
And our showing of these beautiful
fabrics was never broader or better.
50-Inch Seal Plushes, fE-toat throws
j:. $5.95 t0 $9.50
Our New 40-Inch Crepe Amurette is
a fabric softer and more drapy than a
Crepe de Chine, " firmer and closer
woven than a Georgette Crepe; dull,
rich suede finish and in all ijJO 50
colors, a yard
36-Inch Satin Radiant, the perfect
dress satin, very soft drapy finish;
splendid weight; in all the M gQ
newest colorings, a yard..
42-Inch All Silk Chiffon Velvets,
wide range of colorings, fcg gQ
yard . . "
44 and 36-Inch Costume Velvets, a
beautiful fabric for service and style,
suitable for dress- M CA
es and suits, yd. . ,ou
The Season's Most Favored Colorings
Taupe, Graphite, African Brown and Beaver are shiwn here in great
profusion; in all the newest weaves and textures; the above shades are
shown in the following fabrics
40-Inch Cassimere Satin $2.25
36-Inch Satin Radiant ...... J .$1.69
36-Inch Chiffon Taffeta $1.69
40-Inch Crepe de Chine $1.39 to $2.50
40-Inch Baronet Satin ...... .$4.95
36-Inch Tricolette Jersey $6.50
Black Silk Offerings
36-in. Satin Radiant $1.69
36-in. Chiffon Taffeta $1.50
36-in. Cassimere Satin $1.79
40-in. All Silk Crepe de Chine. .$1.39
40-in. Silk Poplins ;...$1.25
40-Inch Silk. Poplins, in black and col
ors, a splendid brilliant silk, adapted
for the new style dresses, g i OC
will give perfect wear..-. p L9t
36-in.xSuiting Peau de Soie $1.89
40-in. Imported Swiss Taffeta. . .$1.95
40-in. Silk and Wool Moire. . . .$1.50
40-in. Crepe Meteors $1.95
40-in. Extra Heavy Crepe de
Chine ....$1.69
40-Inch Alt Silk Crepe de Chine, in all
colors," suitable for dresses, waists,
underwear, etc.; a 1 OA
yard ....... AtpleOy
Main Floor
Domestics at Low Price
36-Inch Fancy Outing Flannel, genu
ine Amoskeag make, in a big assort
ment, fancy stripes, extra Qr
heavy, warm, fleecy nap, at. .
36-Inch Dress Wrapper and Shirting
Percale, light and dark colors. All
new Fall patterns. Big variety to
choose from. On bargain QCr
square . OOC
Foreign and Domestic Zephyr Dress
Gingham, beautiful plaids, checks,
etc. New Fall styles and KQr
colors. 32 inches wide, at. . .
36-Inch Fancy Eiderdown Flannel in
a big variety pretty Jacquard and
floral designs, for ladies' bath robes,
kimonos, house dresses, etc. QKp
Special Monday, at JUC
The Genuine Toile Du Nord and
Amoskeag A. F. C. Zephyr Dress
Gingham, pretty plaids, staple
checks, stripes and plain 9Qr
shades. 3 ta 10-yd. lengths, at
Mill Remnants Dress Gingham, as
sorted plaids, checks and stripes,
long, serviceable lengths. 1 CJL
Special, at . 1D2C
One Roll Cotton Batting of good
quality, at less than today's mill cost
to produce; worth regularly 19c,
limit 10 to customer; 12-J-r
special, at ; le&gC
Mill Remnants Dress Calico, assorted
light and dark colors; long, 1 4,1. r
useful lengths, at ....... zc
27- Inch Gray Outing Flannel, genu
ine Amoskeag make, heavy, warm, 1
fleecy nap; positively worth OOJL-,-
30c, special, at
36-Inch Unbleached Sheeting, our
well known Panama L. L. brand, ex
tra fine, closely woven quality, for
making sheets, pillow cases, 1 Or
etc. Special Monday, at.... oc
36-Inch Bleached Muslin, our popu
lar Salisbury B. quality; compares
with Hope or Lonsdale ;, spring water
bleach, free from dressing; OCl.
worth 35c, at -SUC
28- Inch Cheviot Shirting, in all the
wanted staple stripes and checks;,
warranted fast colors; for men's and
boys' work shirts, waists,
etc. Special, at ooc
The Genuine Everett Classic Dress Gingham in a wonderful
assortment, pretty pjaids, staple checks, stripes and plain colors;
this popular, well known fabric we are offering for Monday at
less than mill cost; cut off the bolt while Oil
10,000 yards last, at .' 1 VoC
White and Colored Wash Goods
Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine, 36 inches
wide; fine quality; splendid weight for un
dermuslins; comes in Nile, Canary,
White, Rose and Lavender, at, yard. . TC
Kimono Silk and Cotton Fabric in light and
dark colors, stripe and floral designs;
36 inches wide; at, yard
Waih Silk for linings, slips, foundations in
white and solid colors; 11 inches
wide; at, yard
Wide Iriih Linen, Round Thread, 18 inches
wide; snow white. This is very
special
Extra Hear? Brown Art Linen, 18
wide. ' This is a very good value
v .............
69c
tions in
35c
3 inches
65c
inches
75c
Genuine Soisette. Name stamped on selvage.
Fine soft mercerized fabric, used for every
purpose men's 'pajamas, shirts, ladies' and
children's dresses and undergar- A fig
ments; 32 inches wide xOC
Brocaded Silk and Cotton Material in plain
colors, for house dresses, draperies, fancy
work, coat linings and comforters,- CQ
etc.; 36 inches wide; at, yard OJC
Imperial Long Cloth, chamois finish; good
weight; free from starch; pure d jq
white; 12-yard bolts.. VmiOj
Imperial Enfluh Naintooki soft finish, for
dainty andermuslins and infants' wear; 36
inch material; 12-yard Aq qq
bolts, at $0,OV
