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THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1918. it cpn a.'Ckcd pJ-t h AVit STORES CLOSE UPON HEARING PEACEREPORT Fake Armistice Story Causes Great Excitement; Cele- brations Are Held in i Many Towns. "We received the report from the president of the United Press who is in Paris." That is the explanation given by .News for the fjutrasre Deroetrated iipon the people of Omaha yesterday when the News published; as a fact. the unconfirmed report that an armistice was signed at 11 o'clock yesterday morning between the al lies and Germany. The reply was given over the te'ephone when an Omaha man cd the Daily News where the re- had come from. ithout waiting confirmation from Washington arid ignoring all other sources of news, The Daily News published an idle rumor which the president of the United Tress heard in Pans, according to their own statement. As a result of this haphazard, take-a-big-chance style of newspaper junkerism, which The Daily News employs to bolster up and pad its circulation thousands of Omahans were put to an inconvenience be cause it IS an inconvenience and an outrage to celebrate a peace victory, which everyone hopes for, but which is a figment of the-imagination born in the brain of some apparently ir resnonsible person. The Daily News would blame it on the president of the United Press. BUT LATER IN THE AFTER NOON WHEN THE REPORT HAD NOT BEEN CONFIRMED FROM WASHINGTON OR THE OTHER ALLIED CAPITALS THE NEWS STUCK TO THE FALSE REPORT AND CON TINUED IN LATER EDITIONS AND OVER THE TELEPHONE TO TELL OMAHA . PEOPLE THAT AN ARMISTICE HAD BEEN SIGNED! Lincoln Celebrates. In Lincoln a celebration lasting all afternoon was held, beginning as soon as the rumor reached that city. ' In Havelock the men of the Bur lington shops xjuit work and march ed in a body to Lincoln, where they paraded the streets with flags and , "orns. A hrge delegation, headed by Judge Norval of Seward, arriv ed about 4 o'clock and visited repub lican headquarters in Lincoln. Cel ebrations, including bonfires and other demonstrations, were put on in Seward. Omaha Wild Over Report. Omaha "went wild" for a time Thursday over the peace report. To add the appearance of authen . ticity to, the fake report the News published that the armistice was to take effect at 2 o'clock. Allowing for the difference in time the allies were still unaware that any armistice had been declared more than an hour after it was supposed to have gone into effect! At 3:42 o'clock London knew nothintr of an armistice. At 2:50 o'clock Paris knew nothing of an armistice. At 2:15 o'clock it was of ficially announced by the State de partment at Washington that an armistice' HAD NOT BEEN DE CLARED. . v' Grab at Fake., But many of ,4he people of Omaha, optimistic and hoping for the unconditional surrender of Ger many, as would be the case in the event an armistice was signed, seized upon the latest News fake as an op portunity for celebration. Whistles were sounded and men and women danced in the streets re gardless of the rain. A snake dance was staged at the Chamber of Commerce. Employes at tht. packing houses and stockyards held an impromptu jollification outdoors in the down povr. y The Y. M. C. A. arranged a prayer ' meeting for 2 o'clock. Long distance telephone calls broke all records. . Business ceased at the Gram ex change and members after giving a round of cheers gathered about the wheat pit and sang "America" with Sam Carlisle leading. March Uo Street. Employes of the Union Pacific marched up Farnam street carrying the flags of the allies and inviting those on the street to join in. Speeches were made at the court house. The city hall offices closed. The United War Work campaign managers announced that their big meeting scheduled for last night at the Chamber of Commerce would be held at the court houseinstead because of the "peace news." The News got , busy and started making arrangements for a meeting on court house square, with speak ing by Mayor Smith and others. Joy was rampant all over town. It was the best piece of news re ceived in a long time only it wasn't Uue. Made Bad Guess. It was merely a case of junker newspaper work; of jumping at a far-fetched conclusion, evidently with the hope that it might prove true of taking a chance. There was nothing but the most vague rumor as a basis for the re port which the News printed. Ru mors of this sort are always about when some event is impending. In this case the impending event, was the MEETING BETWEEN FOCH AND GERMANY'S ENVOYS. The meeting was necessary be tween the parties before an armistice could even be discussed. v. And the meeting had not takeit place when the News published its extra stating that ah armistice had been declared. v The News took a chSnce a long chance with judgment cast aside. It took a chance.-alsp, with public cpilf imnnf n.ifK tVi fprjitlcre nf hurt. dreds of loyal Omahans who' have sons in this war and who have given . of their treasure to support it. ' -' It was a dangerous chance to take Trip ltiflnnTa nnarantin i still in force at Fort Crook" and officials do not say just when it will be lilted, although there is a rumor that the ban will be raised Saturday noon. A South Side registrant wasn't going to take any chances of being drawn for service so he brought his wife, their seven children and the family dog, when he came to fill out his questionnaire. Lt. J. M. Reynolds of the Nine teenth balloon company has arrived safely overseas. He was formerly of Fort Omaha. Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson, 1816 Corby street, Harry and Herbert, have arrived safety overseas. Both boys enlisted in the coast artillery last July. Mrs. J. A. Henske "has had word of the safe arrival overseas of her husband, Captain Henske. Cant. W. N. Anderson, former Omaha physician, has been promot ed to a major. He is stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Lt. T. C. Hickman,. medical corps. is visiting his mother. "Mrs.' Laura I. Hickman, Geneva, Neb. The young officer has been transferred from Camp Fremont, Cal., to Fort Winfield Scott, Presidio, San Fran cisco. Edward T. Hazen. son of Thomas W. Hazen, has enlisted in the navy and gone to the Ureat Lakes train ing station. The boy's uncle, John T. Hazen, is in the service and is now in France. All of the exemption boards have received calls for a few limited ser vice men to go to Fort Logan, Col., and for limited service men who have a knowledge of steam engines. Registrants may volunteer. Madge is a senior at Central High and- this little story shows that she uses her wits as well as her charms: "But, Madge," queried a cluster of wide-eyed girls, "weren't you dreadfully frightened when that sol dier tried to put his arms around you? What in the world did you do?" . ' "Oh, that was easy. I just yelled 'Attention!' and he was perfectly helpless.'- Lt. Allan Tukey, wounded ii? France and now recuperating in the Fort Des Moines, Ia hospital, is expected home this week. considering the reaction of popular in'lirna'ion sure to follow. People don't fancy being triled with and faked on the most impor tant thing affecting the United States and" the world today. Peace Will Be Welcome. Peaee, when it comes, will be wel comed by all the allies. It will be welcomed by Omaha. It is a thing two close to people's hearts to lie about. The News' "peace extra" will leave its imprint oo the credulity of the Omaha public for years and years to come. It was a. good extra; it was prpat news BUT IT WAS NOT TRUE. The News' dispatch was sent by the United Press. It will be remembered that the United Press was the news service which announced the death of Tope Leo two weeks before the pope actually died. They announced the death of McKinley and Harrison be fore they were dead. The United Press servicers taken in Omaha by the News. ! ' Briej City News Chamber of Commerce Holds an Impromptu Celebration Members of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce who were lunching in the main dining room at noon Thursday didn't wait for an official Confirmation of the news that Ger many had surrendered they set a precedent for that sedate gathering and "tore things loose." Old men, young men, bankers, lawyers and big business men, and not a few women, all 'arose from their tables and with wild cheers started a huge "snake dance" about the big room, which was filled to capacity. Dan Desdune, chief steward, led the great throng, beating a bass drum with strokes that resounded through the W. O. W. building. Auto horns were utilized to add to the noise and for more than 15 minutes the cheers and general hul labaloo was continued. Lighting Fixtures Burgess-Granden Ityivc Hoot Print It Beacon Press. Archer Brings Suit Frank Archer has sued the Boston Ground Rent company for $15,000 on account of injuries alleged to have been suffered by reason of careless operation of an elevator. Gone After Ducks O. E. Berg and Ray Pollard have gone to Mr. Berg's shooting lodga and ranch in Cherry county for a week's visit with the "festive wild fowl, which are now said to be very abundant. Barker Bound Over Rodman R. Barker, an accountant for the H. M. Orschel Roofing company, charged with embezzlement and forgery, was bound over to the district court on a $1,000 bond. Barker has been in the city jail since his arrest last week. Had Dutch Treat. The young wo men in the office of the clerk of the district court became so excited Thursday afternoon when they heard of the fake rumors of peace given out by the Omaha Daily News that they celebrated with a "Dutch treat" of ice cream and cake. " Roscoc C. Simmons to Spook Roscoe Conkling Simmons, nephew of the late Dr. Booker T. Washing ton, will speak at Calvary Baptist church (white), Twenty-fifth and flamilton streets, Friday night at 8 o'clock. No reserved seats. Black and white all over the country rilsh to hear him. Buy your tickets at Adams-Haight drug store and Tuch man Bros., Twenty-fourth and Lake streets; Jenkins' barber shop, Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets; Ilill Willlaras' drug store, Twenty-fourth and Cuming; Meritt's drug store, 321 South Sixteenth street; Owl drug store, Sixteenth and Harney; Peo ple's drug store, 111 South Four teenth, and the church. Fine fireplace goods at Sunderland's. Yale Prof essor Dies. New Haven, Conn., Nov. 7. Ar thur Hubbell Palmer, 59, professor of German language and literature at Yale university since 1891, died at his home here late last night. He was born in Cleveland. O. South Side South Side School to Hold Night Class for Shorthand For the benefit of the young ladies on the South Side who wish to learn stenography the school board has decided to establish a night class for the study of typewriting and short hand. 1 The need for such a class was recognized by the South Side fed eral employment bureau in the city hall, and through its influence and agency was made known to V. E. Reed, president of the Omaha school board, who readily . endorsed the idea. ' All who desire to take advantage of this opportunity" for a business course are requested to notify Prin cipal Mars of the South Side High school,, so that arrangements can be made to accommodate the students. It is expected thf class will be opened next week and all prospec tive students are requested to .get their applications for admission in early. All equipment will be furnished,, but a nominal charge, which will probably not exceed $2, will be made to cover the cost of supplies. rlother of South Omaha Man Dies in Portland Mrs. E. A. Tillottsoii, mother of Theodore Tillottson of the Mutual Live Stock commission firm, and Walter Tillottson, cattle buyer for Armour's, died in Portland, Ore., from a general break down due to old age. Walter Tillottson left Wednesday for Oregon to attend the funeral. t New South Side Cafeteria Opened by Miss Shipley Miss Shipley, 4819 South Twenty fourth street, has opened a cafeteria at the above address, which is the first cafeteria the South Side has ever had.,, The doors were opened Friday noon and the place was crowed in spite of the rain. South Side Brevities For Bent 7-room house, all modern; garage; 4307 S. 2:d. Call So. 124. For Rent 7-room house; all modern; garage. 4307 S. 22d. Call South 124. Chris George, 2131 Q street, was arrested Wednesday charged with allowing minors to playjn his pool hall. Mayor' Smith will address the men at the Exchange building Tjuesday noon on "United War Work." Ha will speak In the lobby ot the Exchange. Private Harry Rcsehke, who was In the medical officfra' training corps at Fort Riley, Kansas, has ben transferred to the attending surgeon's office In Chicago. Mrs. Resehke is stamp clerk at the South Side branch of the post office, having served in that capacity since her hus band's departure in September. Kinney and Cosgrove Held for Auto Theft Lawrence Kinney, James Cosgrove and Code E. Fimple, all of Omaha, charged wtih auto larceny, were were bound over to the district court by Judge Madden Thursday morn ing on a $750 bond. They were found in possession of a Buick car belonging to Julius C. Roth, 3434 Charles street, on Octo ber 25, at the old Sheshay road house, in East Omaha. According to Detectives Lepinski and Barta, they were in the act of starting the car when their capture was effected. ifr m i .Iff More than one way to save the Wheat Make every atom vyork A so$y biscuit or a half baked cake is a slacker. It is indigest ible and half the ood Q'rain in it is lost by faulty cookincj. It isn't how much you eat, but how much you digest that counts. C7 - ' ii 1 1 1 1 i in in i Ul IS is a fine example of nourish ment efficiency. ' Baking and re-bakin-iwenty hours of it, under exact con ditions of heat make GrapeNuts a really wonderful food in efficiency and economy Its flavor is delicious EVERY ATOM WORKS BURGES S-HASH lOiM EVERYnnnvk stork" Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918- -STORE NEWS FOR FRIDAY- -Phone Douglas 2100 For Friday In the We offer you home, and at Bath Towels, 25c to 79c Excellent quality, in small and large sizes; handsome .colored bor ders, also plaid designs; unusual values, from 25c to 79c. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Stort Table Cloths, v $1.89 Heavy weight damask table cloths that will give splendid serv ice and retain their satin finish; size 64x64, at $1.89 each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor Sanitas Oil Cloth, 35.c Tile patterns, 45 inches wide, for kitchen and bath room 'wall coverings, etc." Extra special values for Friday, at 35c a yard. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Double Blankets, $2.98 Full size, heavy weight blankets, gray with pink or blue borders. Very special for one day only, $2.98 a pair. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Cretonne Samples, 39c . A large assortment of samples of cretonne from our regular stock. From to 1 yard in a piece; 36 inches wide; choice, 39c. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Women's Sweaters, $3.95 Of heavy wool, in emerald, rose, gray, copen, navy, etc. Coat effect, finished with wide belt; pockets and deep roll collar; very special, $3.99. , Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Downstairs Store merchandise that js needed and wanted in every prices that afford great saving possibilities. s Mina Taylor Aprons, Your Choice of Our Entire Stock of Women's Suits Friday in the Downstairs Store $15.00 IT. is needless to tell you what extreme values thes,j women's suits are, as you must actually see them to appreciate them; mere words wouldnot describe them. The suits are made of serge, gabardine, poplin, all are lined. Splendidly tailored and trimmed with braid and buttons. Friday in the Downstairs Store, your choice, at $15.00. Such an unusual offer will, attract hundreds of women, bo we advise you to make your selection as early a3 possible. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stors 79c A varied assortment of styles in ginghams, percale and chatn bray in stripe, check and figured effects; dark and light colors; broken size, at 79c. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor Boys Overalls, 25c Made of good quality ehambray in dark, serviceable color. Splen did values Friday, special at 25c a suit. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Stor Women's Hose, 10c An extra fine quality black cot ton, full seamless. There is but a limited number, and while they last, they are priced at 10c a pair. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Stor Union Suits, $1.00 Children's union suits of fine quality white cotton, drop seats, ankle length. These are splen did values Friday, at $1.00 a suit. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Stor Sateen Petticoats, 85c Black and colored Sateen petti coats with pleated and gathered flounces. These are specially priced for Friday, at 85c each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor Baby Dresses, 59c Long or short dresses of nain sook or long cloth; dainty yoke effect. Embroidery, tucks inser tions, etc., as trimming. Choice, Friday, 59c each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Stor Friday a Big Cleanup Sale of Shoes Women's Shoes $1.95 Patent and kidskin, button and lace style, in small sizes only. Very special, at $1.95 a pair. Women's Slippers 89c Children's Shoes, $1.45 Infants' and children's shoes in black and brown kid, button style; sizes 3 to 8, at $1.45 a pair. Black and white satin slippers with chiffon pom pom, turn soles, covered heels. Friday, extra special, 89c a pair. Men's and Boys' Shoes, $2.95 Odd pairs for men and boys; black calfskin, with solid leather and neolin soles. Very special, $2.95 a pair. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store A Large Assortment of Untrimmed Hats $1.00 THE variety of styles and shapes is so large thai; everyone may find just the one that best suits her in this assortment of smart new hats, at $1.00. They are of -a splendid quality of silk velvet, in practically every desirable style and shape. A wide range of colors to select from, as well as black. Do not fail to take advantage of this sale Friday in the Downstairs Store. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Wool Dress Goods Special Friday 29 c Yard T)LACK and white shepherd check wool dress goods, for skirts, one piece dresses and children's dresses. 36 inches wide, at less than the mill cost. Friday Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Assortment of Silk Remnants A BIG lot of silk remnants in r lengths from 1& to 2 yards in a piece. Include taffeta, foulard, mes saline crepe, poplin, etc.; plain and figured 59c Yard Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Splendid Values in Boy sy Suits $3.95 to $6.95 WE have given spe cial attention to the selection of material and workmanship of these boys' suits. They are made of serge, cassi meres, corduroys and cheviots, in military or Nor folk style; sizes 6 to J.,8. Friday an extra paip of pants free with each suit. Priced from $3.95 to $6.95. Special! Boys' blue denim over alls. 95c pair. f , Boys' maroon and gray " r&-i sweater coats, shawl collar, at $1.49. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor Men's Lisle Hose 25c Good quality, in black, navy, gray, white, etc.; double heel and toe; Friday, 25c pair. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor Cotton Flannel Mittens, 2 for 25c Men's cotton flannel mittens, single and double palm and with single or double thumb. These are splendid values at, 2 pair, 25c. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Men's Handkerchiefs, 8V3c An assortment of men's blue and red bandana handkerchiefs, also khaki colored; for Friday, at 8c each. x - Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stor An Opportunity to Purchase Men s Winter Underwear FRIDAY in the Downstairs Store, we are offering large assortment of men's wiliter underwear at very moderate prices. Now is the time to lay in the winter's needs, as prices are steadily increasing as the supplies are decreasing. Specjal Friday! Men's fleece lined union suits, $1.98 suit. Men's ribbed union suits, $1.89 suit. Men's high rock, 2 piece garments, $1.25 garment. Medium .ribbed 2 piece underwear, $1.15 garment. s Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair sor y