THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1918. BIG U.-8. ARMY HAS FEW GUILTY OF DESERTION Judge Advocate States That : Few Death' Sentences Im ; posed on Soldiers Dur ing Pastjear. Washington, Dec. 9. Not a single member of the American army has been put to death since the begin ning of the war because of the com mission of a purely military of fense, Major General Crowder, judge advocate genera!, declared in his annual report today to Secre tary Baker. , "Very few death sentences have been imposed," he said, "and none of those imposed for purely mili tary offenses has. been carried into execution." ' Many Mine Offenses. Records of the judge advocate general's office show that 12,357 of ficers and men 'were brought before general court-martial, of whom 10,- ' 873, or 88 per cent, were convicted. More than half the charges against officers were listed under three heads: Absent without leave, drunk i enness and conduct unbecoming an officer. i '.' ; . Convictions of enlisted .men v for desertioir, the general aid,we,re ac tually less than in the previous year, although the strength of the army ' has increased many. fold. ," ' The reportshos hat one en listed man was' tried and convicted of "being a spy" and that 773 men were convicted of sleeping on post. Publisher pies. Kansas City.' Dec..9.r-William E. ""Barton, publisher' of ' the Kansas "City Post, died her Sunday of bron chial pneumonia. "He was for sev eral years connected with the Den ver Post. His parents reside in Brooklyn, N. Y., and an aunt, Mrs. F. G. Bonfils, in Denver. WAR, PUZZLES YOUR SICK CHILD IS CONSTIPATED! LOOK AT TONGUE If cross, .feverish or bilious give "California Syrup of Figs." ' No matter what ails your, child, a gentle, thorough laxative should al ways be the first treatment giyen. ' If your little one is out-of-sorts, half -sick, isn't resting, eating -and acting naturally look, Mother! see if tongue is coated. This is a sure sign that its little- stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, feverish, ' stomach sour, breath bad or has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, sore throat full of cold, give a teaspoonful of "California Syrup of figs," and in a few hours all the constipated poison, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its littlq bowels with out griping, and you have a well, playful child again. , ' Mothers can rest easy after giv ing this harmless "fruit laxative," because it never fails to cleanse the little one's liver and bowels and rweeten the stomach and they dear ly love its pleasant taste. Full di rections for babies, children of all ges and for grown-ups printed on lach bottle. - Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs;" then see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup "Company.' JAPANESE TROOPS LANDED At Vladivostok to protect supplies, one year ago today, December 10, 1917. Find a Bolshevik. YESTERbATS ANSWER Upside down in role ' " i .J . SALTS FINE FOR ACIIHNEYS We eat too much meat, which ; clogs Kidneys, then Back hurts and Bladder'' bothers you. Most folks forget that the kid neys, like the bowels, get sluggish and clogged and need a flushing oc casionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney re gion, severe ' headaches, rheumatic twinges,' torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders. You simply must keep your kid neys active and clean, and the mo ment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney region, get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any good drug store here, take a tablespoon ful in a glass of water before break fast for a few days and your kid neys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes ind lemon juice, combined with lithia, and is harmless to flush slogged kidneys and stimulate them to normal activity. It also neutral izes the acids in the urine so Jt no longer irritates, thus ending bladder iisorders. Jad Salts is harmless; inexpen tivt; makes, a delightful efferves cent lithia-water drink which every body should take now and then to keep their kidneys clean, thus avoid ing serious complications. A well-known local druggist says he sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who believe in overcoming kidney trouble while it is only trouble. Adv. I ' 6 BCLL-ANS Hot water Sure Relief EtL-ANS L?FOR INDIGESTION YANK GENERAL SLEEPS IN BED : OF HINDENIURG International Armistice Com mission Holds Its Meeting in Interesting Location at Spa. Spa, Belgium, Dec. 9. (By Asso ciated Press.) There is no more in teresting spot along the German border today than this famous town in which the international arniistice commission is holding conferences amidst a dramatic set ting, which, were it seen in stage, would be recognized as a master piece. Here in the former seat of Great German headquarters, repre sentatives of the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany are meeting daily with the utmost diplomatic formality and dealing with the problems arising from the Teutonic capitulation. 1 The commission began its sittings three weeks ago. At that time the enemy was still occupying Spa. Since then long lines of hurrying and disorganized German traffic and troops have sped eastward through the watering place. There are now something more than 100 German officers and men in the place at tached to General von VVinterfeldt, who is representing the German government. These men came to Spa in civilian clothes under orders of the republican soldiers' and work men's council, but donned uniforms on their arrival. Among the entente representatives . are ' Maj.-Gen. Charles D. Rhodes and staff for the United. States, Maj.-Qen. Sir Rich ard C. Hairing and staff for Great Britain, and General Nedant and staff for France. French Get Kaiser's Home. Maj.-Gen. Rhodes is occupying the Villa Sous-Bois, which was Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's headquarters, and the American gen eral is using the same bed in which the "Old Man of the Lakes" must have spent many sleepless nights. The kaiser's headquarters, the Vil-laneu-Bois, fell to the French, while the British are in the cottages on a hill which housed Ludendorff. The Germans are living in hotels or bil leted about he town. ' The confer ences, which are held in the grand saloon of the Hotel Britanique, which was part of great headquar ters, and in which the emperor final ly resolved to quit Germany. The German sentry at the entrance of the hotel clicks his heels sharply as the delegates enter or other offi cers pass. The sittings begin at 10 o'clock daily. Prior to that hour the Germans take their places at a huge table and receive the allies officer standing. The latter walk silently to their chairs, where each delegate bows profoundly to the man opposite before sitting down. There is no word of greeting and no pleasantries exchanged, and the business of the day is conducted throughout with the same grim pre cision. Just what problems are un der consideration is not a matter for journalistic discussion, but things are reported to be running smoothly. Antwerp Port of Call. Antwerp, Dec. 9. The Cunard steamship line has decided to make Antwerp a port of call and has re quested from the city authorities the use of the pier formerly occupied by the North German Lloyd. Ex-Kaiser Should Have Run Cabaret or Show, Says Editor Hardin London, Dec. 9. Maximilian Harden, editor of the Zukunft of Berlin, said to a correspondent of tne Express, according to a dis patch from the German capital that the impression abroad con cerning former. Emperor William is a false one. He said that he, himself, had suffered too much through the former emperor to incur a charge of partiality, but that it was a. fact that "William Hohenzollern had no personal part -in willing the war, but was a mere tool in the hands of the military party, by which he was regarded as a coward. "When the moment for declar- J afraid he would refuse to sign ' the declaration," said Harden. The former emperor missed his vocation. He was never happier than when posing in the limelight He ought to have managed a ca baret or taken a show on tour." N V . ' -. , .. ,. v METZ EXTENDS ; GREAT WELCOME TO POINCARE Representatives French Gov ernment Are Given Full Possession by the Inhabitants. Metz, Sunday, Dec. 8. After giv ing hearty greeting to the French troops three weeks ago, Metz today received President Poincare and rep resentatives of every branch of the French government. The enthusiasm shown was more than significant. In the first surprise at again find ing themselves French, the people or-Lorraine were unable to express their emotions. 1 hey now have be come familiar with French uniforms and French martial music has been heard every day since the first en trance of General Mangin's army. They have become accustomed to French occupation, which.x true to the military spirit for which they are famous, they thoroughly enjoy. Possession of City. The visit of President Poincare and representatives of the French government meant more than mili tary occupation. The people of Metz looked upon it as a sort of of ficial entry into possession of the city. They approved of it by the presence of a vast throng that con tinually cheered President Poincare, Premier Clemenceau, Marshals Jof fre. Foch and Petain and Field Mar shal Haig and General Pershing, who were included in the official party that assembled here today. All the bunting in Metz was fly ing when the presidential train pulled into the station a little after 9 o'clock. The streets were as crowd ed as it was possible to allow. Girls Give Greetings. The girls of Metz, wearing their national costume, were banked on both sides of the street from the sta tion to the Esplanade. Behind them were packed men and women carry ing the French flag and wearing ar tificial tri-color bouquets in default of real flowers. Shouts acclaiming tlie president, the premier and the general officers could be heard from the Esplanade lonjr. before their carriages appeared in sight. All around the square of the Esplanade were great grandstands, while crowds covered the housetops and filled the windows, giving the visitors a hearty welcome. Marshals Joffre, Foch and Petain and Generals Pershing, Fayolle and Gouraud re ceived the warmest greetings when they were recognized by the great throng. Music and News of Day to Be Given Patients in the, Army Hospitals Washington, Dec. 9. Music and the day's news, both over the tele phone, are to be provided by the Red Cross for every patient in the reconstruction wards at the Walter Reed hospital here. If the system proves successful, similar ones will be installed in all hos pitals where soldiers are under treatment. By each soldier's bed will hang a telephone receiver connected with a music box or with a per son reading news bulletins. . The patient can "listen in" by press ing a button on his' telephone. American Casualty List The following Nebraska men are named in the casualty list given out by the government for Tuesday morning, December 10: KILLED IN ACTION Johnnie. R. Thorns, next of kin, Claus Thorns, Albion Neb. ) Louis A Shallers, next of kin, Guy W. Shallers, Andrews, Neb. Maurice Lanning, next of kin, Mrs. Florence Lanning, Cozad, Neb. ' WOUNDED SEVERELY. Thos. Joseph Mostyn, next of kin, Mrs. Catherin Mostyn, 1625 Evans street, Omaha Neb. Earl B. Herendeen. next of kin. Jos. C. Herendeen, Giltner, Neb. WOUNDED; DEGREE UNDE TERMINED. Corp. Roy Everett, next of kin, Mrs. Blanche Elma Bedelms, La mont. Neb Corp. Louis C. Van Nostrand, next of kin, John B. Thomas, Lyons, Neb. Russell F. Mitchell, nexf of kin, John F. Geasley, 5009 Cass street, Omaha: Neb. Clyde G. Hanawalt, next of kin, Wm. H; Hanawalt, Lincoln, Neb. Victor, G. Good, next of kin, Charles' H. Good, Grand Island, Neb. WOUNDED SLIGHTLY John S. Mattingly, next of kin, Mrs. M. L. Mattingl Grand island, Neb. Arthur Leroy Miller, next of kin, Edgar Miller, Omega, Neb. Geo. "I. Embree, next of kin, Harry S. Embree, Lisco, Neb. The following Nebraska men are named in the casualty list given out by the government for Monday afternoon, December 9: KILLED IN ACTION. Corp. Earl C. Lyons, next of kin, Mrs. Hattie Lyons, Lincoln, Neb. Martin Hartvel Strand, next of kin, Henry Strand, Newman Grove, Neb. , Homer M. Yates, next i of kin, Mrs. Effie J. Yates, Whitman, Neb. Carl T. Korff, next of kin, Henry J. Korff, Hartington, Neb. Robert B. Steidley, next of kin, Joseph V. Steidley, Adams, Neb. WOUNDED SEVERELY. . Robert S. Robertson, next of kin, Charles Robertson, Lyons, Neb. Corp. John C. Augustin, next of kin, John i Augustin, Ashton, Neb. Charles Kahrer, next of kin, Roy Klingman, Johnstown, Neb. Bugler Charles E. Martin, next of kin, Mrs. Hazel Martin, Alliance, Neb. Herman H. Hanson, next of kin, James A. Ariteon, 5019 Burt street, Omaha, Neb. Allen K. Gilchrist, next of kin, Mrs. Elizabeth May Gilchrist," Su perior, Neb. Howard R. Conover, next of kin, Mrs. Alice Conover, Beatrice, Neb. William L. Garner, next of kin, James A. Garner, Seward, Neb. Roscoe Walter Mitchell, next of kin, John OA A. Mitchell, Thayer, Neb. ' Elmer H. Hogue, next of kin, H. A. Hogue, Cadams, Neb. Frank Walsh, next of kin, Jerry Walsh, Benkelman, Neb. WOUNDED SLIGHTLY. William T. Tompkin, next of kin, George' W. Tompkin, Oconto, Neb. John Janulewicz, next of - kin, Matthew Janulewicz, Loup City, Neb. list tent oot by the roTtrnment for Toes day mornior, December 10: KILLED IX ACTION. Sergt. Ralph C. Leul, next of kin, Joseph Leul, Coiwtock, 8. D. McKindley found, next of kin, 8. 8. Pound, Mount Vernon, 8. Jt. Hoy Stroud, next of kin, Everett Stroud, Marble Kork, la. Floyd Wambean, next of kin, Mrs. Warn bean, Walioo, la. Harry JMUford, next of kin, Wm. M. Mllford, Frankfort, 8. D. Daniel Moeller, nest of kin, Mrs. Maria Moeller, Maquoketa, la. Holger A. Hansen, next of kin, Michael Hansen, Clinton, la. Hoy Price, next of kin, Mrs. Price, Hite man, la. " Dean Walden JHgelow, next ef kin, James T. lligelow, Flandrcau, 8. D. John little, next of kin, Mrs. Helen Little, Winner, 8. D. DIED OF DISEASE. Christ CorneUus, next of kin, Mrs. Inga Cornelius, Kiwylan, 8. D. WOINDED SEVERELY. Lieut. Leonard A. Fltsgerald, next of kin, Mrs. Leona Peiuke, Mason City, la. Corp. r'rank J. Mies, next of kin, Charles Niles, Atlantic, la. Corp. John J. O'ConneU, next of kin, James O'ConneU, Cedar Rapids, la. Thos. Joseph Mostyn, next of kin, Mrs. Catherine Mostyn, 1625 Evans street, Oma ha, Neb. Ted D. Loveland. next of kin, Mrs. Besse 8peth, Waterloo, Ja. Philip W. Watilgren, next of kin, Albert A. Johnson, Pocahontas, la. Arthur U'erne, next of kin, Rasmus C. tVerne. Boone, la. Thos. L. Boatman, next of kin, Thos. T. Boatman, Linn Grove, la. Jos. 8. Moore, next of kin, Mrs. Mary Moore, Des Moines, la. Arnold A. 8eehufer, next of kin, Emil H. Seehafer, Corona, 8. D. WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETERMINED. Corp. Wm. L. Powell, next of kin, W. V. Powell, Ackworth, la. John E. Dlrkey, next of kin, David M. Dickey, Des Moines, la. l'rcd Ivi.s, next of kin, Miss Gladys Lewis, Ottumwa, la. Laverne Stratton, next of kin, Frank Stratton, Charles City, la. Joseph Michael, next of kin, Mrs. An tonie Hegarty. N'eola, la. Alexander W. F. Lint, next of kin, Wil liam lint, Cedar Rapids, la. Fred C. Breuklander, next of kin, Mrs. Kate Darner, Oskaloosa, la. Bernard F. Clancy, next of kin, Mrs. Mary Clancy, Alta Vista, la. Harry Swift, next of kin, Francis Swift, Washington, la. WOUNDED SLIGHTLY. Lieut. Russell A. Schmidt, next of kin, Mrs. Kmma F. Schmidt, Council Bluffs, la. Albert Johnson, next of kin, John Drake, Eagle Grove, la. Bud T. Mordhorst, next of kin, Mrs. D. H. Mordhorst, Shenandoah, la. Lawrence C. Strus, next of kin, Mrs. Ruth A. Strus, Fairfield, la. ( aslmlr C. Subses, next of kin, Michael Suhscz, Grand Rapids, la. James Thompson, next of kin, Mrs. Mat tie Thompson. Lynnville, la. Duncan Williamson, next of kin, Archie Cameron, llawlins, Wyo. MISSING IN ACTION. Frederick E. Kirchner, next of kin, Mrs. Isahelle O. Kirchner, Webster City, la. William Moore, next of kin, Mrs. Delphia J. Martin, Rockwell City, la. Alfred H. Odel, next of kin, Herman Odel, Dundee, la. .... James A. Lurson, next of kin, Lawrence Larson, Lohrville, la. I Robert E. McGuire, next of kin, Mrs. A. F. Smith, Newton, la. Edward MagniKon, next of kin, Mrs. Maude Fletcher, Ottumwa, la. Norman G. Pike, next of kin, Mrs. Carrie Pike, Storm Lake, la. Charles Decker, next of kin, August Decker, Waupeton, la. Irvin B. Engelson, next of kin, Mrs. H. Kneelson. Buffalo Center, la. Frank W. Grlndling, next of kin, Mrs.' Henry Grlndling, Palmer, la. ' , Leo J. Basse, next of kin, Mrs. Minnie N. Hasse, Ute, la. I Robert 8. Johnson, next of kin, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, Dubuque, la. Joe Anderson, next of kin, Mrs. Marie Anderson, Sioux Falls, 8. D. " Joseph S. Chapline, next of kin, Mrs. Flora L. Chapline, Buffalo, Wyo. Lewis A. Deamands, next of kin, John H. Deamands, Webster City, la. John M. Yost, next of kin, John Yost, Farmer, 8. D. RHIUELAND GLAD OVERCOMING OF ALLIED FORCES More Cordial Greeting is Ex tended the British as They Draw Near to German River. London,' Dec. 9. The German population west of the Rhine be comes more cordial in its attitude toward the British as Field Marshal Haig's troops move eastward, ac cording to an undated dispatch from the correspondent of the Daily Mail with the British army. j"As we approach the Rhine," the correspondent says, "our reception becomes more surprising, the au thorities in such places as Duren say undisguisedly that they rejoice at our arrival. They give two rea sons for this, that they are afraid of their own people, and are afraid of starvation. Many men confess that the end of the war brought such relief that the stigma of de feat weighs little. Children some times cheer our arrival. Revolution is Real. "The revolutionary movement is real, but not much on the surface. The outbreaks during the first days were suppressed by the retreating army, which is much less bolshevik than the soldiers in reserve and at the bases. I have seen many Ger man soldiers in uniforms shorn of badges. They are demobilized, but they have no civilian clothes to take the place of their uniforms. "The soldiers guarding the bar racks talked without rancor of their experiences in the war against both the British and Prench. An over whelming desire for peace makes of these soldiers a strong instru nient of social solidity, at any rate tor the time being. "Danger signals are received at times and on occasion cavalry and machine gunners are called for by the Germans for fear generally, 1 think, exaggerated fear of bolshe vik outbreaks of Russian character, "The mayors and their staffs act with admirable dignity, but much of the population is almost obsequious and servile to our men. Polish Divisions Embark. Amsterdam, Dec. ; 9. Polish American divisions, according to a well informed source, says the War saw correspondent of the Weser Zeirung, have embarked at Havre for Dunzig, east Prussia, with the intention of occupying the province of Posen and Silesia. The head; quarters of the Polish-American tronns." according to this Informa tion, will be at Posen. mm With Salad Flavor Jlfty-Jetl desserts come in many fruit flavors. But time Jiffy Jell -flsTored with lime fruit makes the beat salad jell. It Is tart and green, Ths flavor comes in liquid form; sealed In vial. Strvs with your lad. Or mis in veg etables, cooked or un cooked, before the Jifly-Jell cools. Left overs win do. Or mix in meat scrape and make a meat loal Try Loganberry Jiffy-Jell for a dessert, and Lime for a salad jell. One package serves six. 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