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V THE BEE r OMAR A! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1918. 'i '5-Ir U. S. AND BRITAIN ONE ON FREE SEA, ASSERTST I M E S ; London Dally Sees No Reason : Why Agreement on Moot - Question May Not Be Easily Reached. ' London. Dec. 17. In the course 'of an article analyzing the American viewi on the freedom of the seas, ' the legal correspondent of the .Times, after referring to modifica- tions in these views, which, he says, have resulted from the war, con tinues: ? "Far from there being any neces ' ary antagonism between the' Brit ' ish and American views of the so called freedom of the seas, there is . revealed the possibility of an Anglo , American agreement respecting the " main lines of the declaration oi . maritime rights and duties to be 'worked out, not at the Paris con ' ference, but at future conferences." 1 Enumerating the points on which " he assumes agreement can even be ' reached, the correspondent goes on: "Both countries will doubtless . insist upon restrictions being im posed upon submarine war, while the practice of strewing mines in. the open sea is condemned both by ' Great Britain and the United States. They both sought in 1907 to prevent abuses of the practice, but were . opposed by Germany. Many ques tions affecting neutrals may be re viewed with the hope of a reason able settlement if Great Britain and . America take the initiative." The Times in an editorial? em phasizes its conclusion that there is on antagonism between the Brit ish and American views and it sees . no reason why an agreement should not be concluded. In one form or i another, it argues, the doctrine of continuous voyage, aa developed by England in this war, "latterly with the full consent of the United States," is sure to becorfie part of ' recognized international law. Mediation Offer of M. S. is Appreciated HiChile Washington, Dec. ,17 f V de partment advices today frcl Vntia . go, Chile, say that ifte my 1 for foreign ffairs, in addr; tht Chamber, December 13 Vera); ac- count of the United Sj I gvrn ' mentis offer of its sr .o if in settlement of. the TacV f-Ariqi ,pute with Peru, refrr,nTg to thJp ac tion as friendly, and a,s ftntirjjr Ap propriate to American ipspmaey, dr M pf :e de - m f va X tit : fr. V H if ' .Draft Evader ( Dies from Hunger Strike 'in Jail . Chicago, Dec. 17. As the result of a hunger strike which lasted 16 days, Dan Skedine, an alleged draft evader, is dead. Skedine, sought to effect his release from prison by his hunger strike, and efforts- of the prison physicians to feed him forci bly were unavailing. j jOnlv On "BROMO QUININE" TV ftet tno genuine, call for full namt WAXATTVE BROMO QUININE' Tablets. 'Look for alcnatui ot . W. GROVE. ' Com a Cold ia One Day. JOe. American Casualty List The following Nebraska men are named in the casualty list sent out by the government for Wednesday morning, December 18: KILLED IN ACTION. Rudolph Dem, 5128 South Twenty second street, Omaha, Neb. DIED OP DISEASE. Sergt. Emil J. Hild, Plattsmouth, Neb. ', Sergt. Ralph W. McFate, Gothen burg, Neb.' Harold L. Wilson, Red Cloud, Neb. John W. Ludwig, Amherst, Neb. Henry C. Weyerts, Curley, Neb. i WOUNDED SEVERELY. Sergt. Geo. W. Stangel, Howelh, Neb. Bugler Chris Haberman, Friend, Neb. Bugler Robert B. Reisher, Mc Coolc, Neb. ; . N Corp. Clarence W. Arnold, Wayne, Neb. Corp. Glen' I. Murray, 4417 How ard street, Omaha, Neb. :". , Core. Sterling M. Swanson, Syra cuse, Neb. . Corp. Archie B. Burgess, Peru, Neb. Corp. Edward T. Best, Neligh, Neb. Corp. Harvey B. Bourne, Rush ville, Neb. ' Wagoner John O. Rishel, Fuller ton. Neb. Lewis Profof. Wilber, Neb. Louis Strachota, Whitman, Neb. Martin Szynkiewicz, 3419 T street, Omaha, Neb. ' Geo. L. Zurcher, Lindsay, Neb. Patrick J. Flynn, Coleridge, Neb. Wilbur L. Huffman, Broken Bow, Neb. - ' , - Thomas V. Tompsett, Sidney, Neb. . , Krank A. Tuna, 2420 South Twenty-third street, Omaha, Neb. Fred H. Behrens, Fremont, Neb. Dick D. Huebert, O'Neill, Neb. Leslie R. Baker, Burwell, Neb. Charles T. Wagner, 2474 Harney street, Omaha, Neb. Ivan D. Marsh, Junata, Neb. Clarence Hagglund, Creighton, Neb. WOUNDED: DEGREE UNDE TERMINED. Frank Valaska, Crete. Neb. Ira N. Yager, Odell, Neb. MISSING IN ACTION. Corp. Edward Hans Voss, Nor folk, Neb. , e Harold Peder Gideon, Davey, Neb. Archie Moore, Grand Island, Neb. Harold E. i Wilson, 4920 Grant street, Omaha, Neb. James Welch, Sixteenth and Wil liam streets, Omaha, Neb. David Gus Limle, 818 Capital avenue, Omaha, Neb. Orrin Pierce, Lamar, Neb. 1 Lester Strong, Aurora, Neb. Roy Yost, Harvard, Neb. The following Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming men are named In the casualty Hat eent out by the government for Wed nesday morning, December 18: KILLED IV ACTION. Corp. John M. Moss, Missouri Valley, la. John C. Knutson, Fertile, Ia. Gilbert J. Poweka, Oxford Junction, Ia. Jacob D. Schmidt, Marlon Junction, S. D. DIED OF WOCNDS. Irvan B. Lyons, Cheater Oak, Ia. Adolph H. Wolff, Java, S. D. DIED OF ACCIDENT. JTeeley E. Golly. Oalwln, It. DIED Or DISEASE, iertt Horace 8. Marhsall. Dei Ifolntc, la. Wagoner Lewis H. Ihlera, Boone, Ia. Wm. C. Pehla. Soul Falia. B. D. . Jaaeph J. Chrlstopherion, Kemsen, Ia.,. Fred MeOrath, Manely, la. Wm. R. Harvey, Robertson, Wyo. Marlam Hill, GUman. Ia. Joel A. Parsona, Webb, Ia. Roy B. Pickle. Oakley, Ia, Jei Galen, Fort Dodge,' Ia. William E. Bane, Burlington, Ia. Fred F. Brunlng, Breda, Ia. WOUNDED SEVERELY. ergt Clarence W. Over, Vermillion, 8. D. Warren Jonea, Dm Molnea, Ia, Paul W. Tranter, Armour, 8. D. Walter E. Brown, Fairfield Ia. Chalea E. Viler, Souls Falls, 8. D. Henry H. Chrlstenson, Dike, Ia; William O. Haaae, Emmetiburg, Ia. Elmer Turner, Rome, I a. Leonard Nixon, Frederick, 8. D. "Fred Paul Lehigh, law Fred F. Smith, Creaton, Ia. Raymond R. Welaa, Fort Dodge, Ia. Arthur D. Barkley Wagner, 8. D. Benjamin Henaon, St. Charles, Ia. Uffe Lauterback, Arlington, la Chris Tanberg, Soldier, Ia. Oacar Tanberg, Soldier Ia. Roman H. Mllzarek. Michigan City, Ia, Edward E. Taylor, Toddvllle, la. William A. Hllla, Wheatland, B. D. Henry Lammers, Bemta, S. D. Frederick Pregltzer, Java, 8. D. Fred Pulver, Soulx Flla, S. D. Carl O. Smebak, Strathoona, I a. Clyde N. Smith, Creston, Ia. William S. Caldwell, Little Soulx, la. , Rudolph E. Olson, Laka Nordon, 8. D. Edward A. Plercy, Newell Ia, Ray E. Piatt, Muacatlne, Ia, Ward M. Roblnton, Bondurant, It, Charley Caddy, Caaey, Ia. ' Christopher D. Wllken, Llmetprlngt, la. ' Fred L.'Wllh-edt, Ola, S. D. - Thomaa A. Blanchard, Hopktlnson, Ia. Clarence A. Clink, Creston, Ia. Cecil F. Cummlngt, Red Oak, la. Earl A. Gulbertaon, Lake Mills, la. Paul' N. Kirk, Atlantlo Ia. Perry S. Pfaff, Slgourney, Ia, Wm. C. Mathlson, Caatlnlo, Ia, Jamet Zak. Llmeaprlngt, Ia. Oscar Nelson, Whllte Lake, Ia, Peter Rlneert, Harpar, Ia. Phillip Steinberg, Sioux City, la, Walter M. Johnson, Red Oak, Ia, . Earl E. Marine, Sioux City, Ia. Sherman Brown, Slgourney, Ia, George Dekraay, Maurice, la. Erble Gaudier, Lansing, Ia. Fred Ohlhauaer, Herreld, S. D. .Loren E. Thompson, Melrose, Ia, WOUNDED! DEGREE UNDETERMINED .Fred J. Welter. Cascade, Ia. MISSING IN ACTION. Vear L. Nicholas. Storm Lake, Ia, Wllbert Stambaugh, Corwlth, Ia. ' Chester W. Desllva, Dea Motnet, la. ,. Edward Harris, Carroll, Ia. Salmer A. Rlswold, Rembrandt, 1. Walter W. Elerman, Doland, S. D. Arthur Koch, Whlttemore, Ia. Wm. L. Long, Wlnfleld! Ia. MILLIONS USE IT TO STOP A COLD 'Tape's Cold Compound" ends severe colds or grippe in few hours. Relief comes instantly. A dose taken every two hours un til three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs. It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head, stops nasty discharge or nose run ning, relieves sick headache, dull ness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.'- ; Don't stay stuffed up! Quit blow ing and snuffling! Ease your throb bing head! Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as 'Tape's Cold Compound," which costs only a few cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance, tastes ifice, causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine. Adv. Elvln H. Reed, Mapleton, Ta. Dale O. Breaaeale, Arlape, Ia, Martin F. Breaamla, Battle Creek, la. Newell D. Daniels, Fort Dodge, la, Mllo Olson, Soldier, Ia. Peter Bwenson, Renaall, Ia, Francis J, Spain, Boonevtlle, la. Dewey W. Stanley, Casper Wyo. EBmund Volkert, Washta, la. Mathewe H. OeerdeaGermanla, la, Carl S. McConkey, Des Molnea Ia. Bennet Ulven, Soldier, Ia. The following "Nebraska men are named in the casualty list sent out by the government for Tuesday afternoon, December 17: WOUNDED SEVERELY. Sergt Judd D. Gooden, Hubbell, Neb. ' ' . James B. Haston, Hastings, Neb. Ralph W. Waldo, Corad, Neb. Edward P. Murphy, 1621 Pinkney street, Omaha Neb. ' 7 WOUNDED' DEGREE UNDE v TERMINED. Wagoner Victor L. Hull, Orleans, Neb. Corp. Henry F. Krusemark, Wis ner, Neb. Th following Iowa, South Dakota and Wyoming men are mimed tn the casualty Hat given out by the government for Tnee day aftrnonn, Decniber lit KILLED 1 ACTION. Wm, A. tils, Denivin, la. Theodore O. Thorium. Inwood la. WOUNDED SKVKKELV. Sergt. WHHam Hush, 1'lerre, 8. D. Sergt. Rufua E. Mile, Imii, Ia. Corp. Jameo (i. Stuplrton, New Virginia, Ia. Corp. Wm. R. Haher, Duhaqne, la. Roy E. Beall, Rostvtlle, la. Edward K. Brown, lreton, la. Kenls R. Howe. Diagonal, la, t Edward M. Memchel, ItaHtlnge, la. Barley Measer, Missouri Valley, la. Harold t. I.lfile. Panora, la, Herbert R. Mlehe, Oelwein, Ia. John O. Ilughell, llntaTla, In. Arthur Frailer, Derrick, 8. I). Harry J. Smith, Rosier, Wyo, Roy F. Smith, eiarksvtlle, la. Arthur A. Kiurknian, I'ollork, 8. D. Carl F. Almen, Hlnon, S. I). James H. Markhnm, Ked Oak, la. WOI XDED, DKtiRKK I .NDr TEKMlNED. Johnnie Pulsrlier, Federal, Wyo. Fred Mrum, Vankton, S. D. Albert X. Holce, Preaho. 8, D. ' Wm. K. Keenadorf, White Ike, S. D. MISSINU IS ACTION. Frank R. rlitter. Callendar, la. Ralph V. Jacobs, Letta, Ia. Arthur J, Tladale, Kavcee, Wra. . Franklio 0. Bnfflngton, Villlica, I a. t 81'MMART OR MARINE CASUALTTIM , TO DATE. , , Of floera Deaths, 87j wonnded.'S. T tai, ni , Knll.ted Men Doatha, l.Stll wounded, i.HIU; In hands of enemy, 77; miaalng, f.i. Grand total, 4.0D7. D1KD OK DISEASE. - John W. Flsrhbaek. Mlllette, 8. D. v0O(rZvvVfl Ston Hours Until Xmas 9 A.M. Until 9 P.M. D. C. ELDREDGE. PraiJenl. EM. REYNOLDS, y..Pres. and Cen. Mgr. 'Beft36n. rite ; Tone Are of SpQCtalttj Sf&p& Useful Expressive Christmas Gifts From the "Store of Specialty Shops Pur Separate Blouse Shop Offers Exquisite Creations Appropriate for 'Christmas Gift; m Ur ; 'Hi Kt T N tt Tej D IX O Sti rh i Da l D ta I Na on p Ha Sal m, ) Va .'.1 An Important Event In this newspaper of December 10th appeared a large advertisement addressed to investors, embracing an offer of 6 shares in Home Builders, a building and financial corporation with assets exceeding $1,000,000. These securities yield a fixed, definite, annual divi dend of 6. This guaranteed rate cannot be reduced upon shares held by the investor although future issues of Home Builders' shares may yield a lower rate. . Financial journals predict an abundance of money for investment at lower interest rates. Investors will therefore appreciate this opportunity to secure these 6 mortgage secured shares. They may be had in any amount from $1 to $5,000, free from taxes in Nebraska. When the present allotment is exhausted this rare op portunity may be gone. : As is well known, interest rates in recent years were lowered in consequence of the continued increase in the money supply. It s is probable the next allotment of Home Builders' shares will be offered at a lower rate. The 6 guaranteed dividend on Home Builders' tax-free shares is equivalent" to 7 interest upon investments whose owners must pay state taxes and federal nbrmal income taxes. Home Builders employs prof itably funds invested in its shares which are secured by mortgages on new properties in Omaha. Home Builders has not one dollar of mortgage or bonded indebt edness. It has two sources of revenue only: (1) interest upon mortgages covering funds advanced to owners of buildings; and (2) profits from contracts covering construction of buildings. Contracts upon which wbrk is now proceeding aggregate half a million dollars. .Home Builders does not buy land and construct buildings upon it , for sale at a profit. It does not buy and sell 'real estate. From, year to year Home Builders has enjoyed constant growth, and progress made in 1918 is greater than that of any previous year. Home Builders' Literature will be mailed to prospective investors upon request. Orders received by mail for $1 shares up to $5,000, the maximum issued to any one person. Home uaderS "CORPORATCD .; American Security Company, Fiscal Agents, . Omaha. Nebraska. ; . C C Shimer, Secretary G. A. Rohrbough, President Hosiery The Gift Universal To Well Dressed Women OUR Hosiery Shop is about the busiest section of our store these days. The varieties, qualities and values tempt the Christmas shopper. These specials for Wednes day: . 75c and 85c Women's Hose 3 Pairs for $1.50 CEAMLESS and fashioned hose in lisle and boot silk. Broken J assortments, but almost every color represented. All sizes. $1.25 Boot Silk Hose 3 Pairs, $2.75 FASHIONED, semi-fashioned and seamless boot silk; hose, in black, white and all the popular shoe shades. ' $2.00 Silk Hose Special, $1.65 CPLENDID, extra heavy weight silk in full-fashioned hose. All J colors and all sizes. Early morning shopping on this special is advisable. Phoenix Hosiery Complete assortment If all colors, all sizes and qualities. Fine lisle, 75c. Boot silk, $1.00. Silk seamless, $1.35. Silk fashioned, $1.55. Extra heavy weight, $2.00. All silk, extra auality, $2.50. Neatly Boxed in Phoenix Xmas Boxes "Lily of France" Hose $2.50 DEATJTIFUL all-silk hose, full-fashioned, high spliced heels, double soles and toes of all-silk; all colors. A splendid value. Fancy1, Silk Hose 1 $2.75 EXTRA heavy, all-silk hose in fancy clocking effects. Black, white, navy and cordovan. Imported Silk Hose, $2.75 to $5.00 IMPORTED alVailk hose In striking lace, clock and beaded patterns. , - OUR Blouse Shop is an avenue for all the newest and smartest blouse ideas, because we keep our stocks constantly moving. A blouse selected here will make a most acceptable gift At $3.95- ' - Blouses fashioned of a splendid quality georgette crepe, embroid- j ered in beads and silk floss. Variety of dainty colors. Also attractive . , ' 3 - 1 - ' 1 '11 11 XT--! 1 3 V stripes ana piaia hue. uiouses. ixeauy uoieu. At $5.00- Georgette crepe blouses in bisque, flesh, nile green and white. Em broidery, heads and tucks form attractive trimming ideas. At $11.75- Smart suit blouses in navy and taupe colored georgette crepe. New est designs embroidered in artillery red and apricot colored yam Others Up to $33.50- Exquisite creations in extra quality georgette crepe. All the colors in vogue this sea son, newest trimming ideas in beads, embroidery and lace. Silk Undergarments ' Will Be Appreciated As Gifts -A. I g ILK underwear that emphasizes the pre-eminence of our Silk Under wear Shop. Silk Camisoles $1.00 to $3.50 Silk Vests $1.95 to $4.95 Splendid quality Jersey silk, lace and embroidery trimmed. Silk Gowns $4.85 to $15 Dainty creations of crepe de chine, beautifully trimmed with , Beautiful wash satin and' crepe 1 de chine camisoles, daintily trim med. " . Envelope Chemise $2.39 to $6.95 Envelope chemise, fashioned of - lace and pretty designs embroid- crerje de chine, wash satin and ered in dainty colors. Some plain jersey silk, prettily trimmed in ' . tailored models. Philippine Gowns $2.50 to $3.95 lace also the new tailored atylesr . Silk Bloomers f $2.50 to $4.95 Dainty, hand-made, prettily, em- Jersey, crepe de chine andwash?';d Droidered rniiippine gowns, .van- satni bloomers, plana and trimmed ety of styles to select from. styles. To Every Woman in Omaha v ; ' "Get My Gift at Benson & Thome's Men's Shop" ' Signed) "Your Man" OUR year-round catering to Men's preferences and needs gives an absolute guarantee of appropriateness and satisfaction, in every sense of the. word, on every article. purchased here. These gift suggestions for Wednesday: ' , . . . -' ; V Men's Shirts $2.00 CORDED madras and Jap crepe shirts. Variety of solid colors and fancy stripe effects. Some of these shirts with collars to match. Mens Silk Shirts $4.85 to $10 Tub silks, broadcloth, satin stripes, crepe and other novelty weaves. Also fine French flannels. Mens Silk Gloves , $1.25 to $1.75 Eayser's single and double silk in gray, khaki and chamois. ' , - Men's Cape Gloves - $2.00 to $3.25 Dent's Meyer, Luken and Wilson Bros. All dependable makes. Tan, gray and ivory. Men's Lisle Hose 4 Pairs, $1.50 , R ADIUM and Notaseme makes. Pine lisle in light and medium weight Black, white" cordovan and all the wanted colors. The pair, 40c or 4 pairs, neatly boxed, at $1.50. $ 1 Onyx Silk Hose 75c Splendid quality Onyx silk hose, fu.l fash ioned. An ideal gift for mea. A Men's Neckwear ; $ 1 .00 lilMITLESS selection of thi. newest designs and ffx IB" qualities. Carefully made and very specially priced. Men's Neckwear $1.50 to $5 TYgAUflFUlj, imported sjlksj-rich allove'r pat j5.'?terns. 'Extra heavy satins, Mugador stripes;': "Kalian gVenadines in fine hand-made scarfs. Men's Handkerchiefs SILK, Jap silk and silk crepe in plain and fancy color effects. 50c, 65 c, 75 c, $1.00 INITIAL handkerchiefs in white or colored ini tials, 6 in box for $1.75, $2.00, $3.50 Ik . . u A