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2 THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1918. ARRANGEMENTS FOR FUNERAL OF WRONG MAN MADE Brother and Son Identify Body of Man Who Died of Heart Disease; Find Mistake Later. Because the corpse of William Cruett, 1716 Cuming street, was wrongly identified by B. M. Brown, Wednesday afternoon, the body nar rowly escaped being buried in a He brew cemetery, according to the Jewish ritual. Wednesday afternoon Cruett, who , was a Christian, dropped dead at Sixteenth and Nicholas street,' of heart failure. B, M. Brown, employed by the : Rosenblatt Coal company. Twelfth and Nicholas, saw the crowd that had been attracted by the tragedy. He hastened to the scene, and, being a tall man, looked over the heads of the others congregated there and exclaimed: "My God, thafs my brother." He called the Crosby undertaking establishment had the body removed where it was also identified by R. L. Brown, a son of the supposed dead man. Brown at once communicated with J. Katelman, who is at the head of one of the Jewish cemeteries of the city and made arrangements for the burial of the dead man accord ing to the ritual of the Hebrew faith. He was told to procure the usual shrouds and also to make out a death certificate and receive a bur ial permit. v He summoned Karl Katelman, the attorney and together they ap peared before County Attorney Magney, acting coroner, reciting the facts and were given the necessary documents to permit the funeral, which was to take place at 4:30 Thursday afternoon. When the body was being arrayed in the grave cerements, it was dis covered that a mistake had been made. There was joy mingled with mortification, as the body was re turned to the Crosby parlors, where it was identified as that of Cruett, by the latter's son. Great General Electric Strike Now Under Way Schenectady, N. Y., Dec. 19. Or ganized workers of the General . Electric company's big plant here began an orderly walkout today. Their leaders estimated that approx imately 15,000 of the 23,000 men and women employed in the plant were affected. The walkout was ordered by lead- I Industry Labor Federation and was I a sympathetic walkout occasioned I by a strike of federation members at f Erie, Pa. affected here, 11,000 in Lynn, Mass.; 'i.000 in Pittsfield, Mass.; 4,000 at Erie and 5,000 at Fort Wayne, Ind. . The Schenectady Metal Trades Council, which controls the shop, has ignored its obligations to the war labtr board to remain at work until February 1, and will go out it 10 o'clock this morning. President E. W. Rice, of the Gen eral Electric company today refused to meet the men, saying the situation had advanced beyond adjustment. Company officials also declare ihat business has fallen off from $247, D00.000 a vear to $125,000,000 and that cancellations total $24,000,000. Major Casualties Reduced : on Wednesday to 1,680 Washington, Dec. 19. Casualties or thi American expeditionary force, which have not been published, but which have been announced official ly by General Pershing, had been reduced at noon, December 18, to a total of 66,892. These, the War de partment announced today, were classified as follows: Major casualties, including killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease and died of other causes, i,680; wounded, 64,862; missing and prisoners, 350. A large proportion of the 64,862 nanrss listed as wounded are minor cases, it was said, many patients having long since recovered and re turned to duty. Officials explained that total is really less due to the fact that General Pershing's total included marine casualties of 1,202 killed and more than 4,000 wounded, which already have been published by the marine corps headquarters here. ' Marshal Joffre Made One of French Immortals . Paris, Dee. 19. Marshal Joffre now is formally numbered among . France's 40 immortals. The victor of the Marne was made a member of the French academy this after noon. President and Mrs. Wilson arriv ed shortly before 1 o'clock and were followed a few minutes later by President and Madame Poincare. Madame Poincare and Mrs. Wilson sat together in a box in a balcony high above the statue of Sully. Mrs. Wilson wore a simple dark blue tailored dress trimmed in otter fur. President Wilson was cheered as he took his seat in the visitors' box. The Bee's Free Shoe Fund To Buy Shoes For Shoeless Children ' The Bee's Shoe fund has passed the $1,000 goal which we set for it. The response of the people has been most generous and scores and scores of little feet are well shod which would be out in .he cold and wet, except for this generosity. One girl came in and emptied out her purse which contained 97 cents. A family of three con tributed $5 each. The fund will be closed Friday, but the work will go on with the money which is in the treasury. Previously reported $1,006.60 Maud Kelley 97 Helen and Caroline Cain 2.00 G:orge A. Roberts 5.00 Mrs. G. A. Roberts 5.00 Elizabeth Roberts 5.00 A Friend, Benson 1.00 Cash, York 3.00 Cash 3.00 Papeete Rebuilds City Blocks Burned by Huns Seattle, Wash., Dec. 19. Two blocks of the city of Papeete, Is land of Tahiti, in the South Pacific ocean, burned as a result of the bombardment by the German Ad miral von Spee's fleet early in the war, have been rebuilt, according to Capt. R. E. Peasley of the schoon er Fred J. Wood, which has just re turned from Tahiti. The governor's palace said Cap tain Feasley, remains unscathed be cause the American schooner Wm. Olson was moored at the quay i front of the structure and her master declined to move into the stream out of the line of fire. Address of Welcome. Paris. Dec. 19. President Wilson was today handed an address of wel come by the Central Union of French Agricultural association on behalf of its 2,500 affiliated organizations. Pilet Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drwrsriata refund money if PAZO OINT MENT fail to cure Itchinn, Blind, Bleed inn or Protruding piles. Stops Irritation. Soothes and Heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c. Y J, C. A. PLANS TO REORGANIZE WORK OVERSEA (Continued from Pag One. He said also that if overseas secre taries were brusque in their deal ings with soldiers it undoubtedly was due to the fact that many of them were on duty for 18 hours at a stretch, sometimes without meals. Workers Dropped Summarily. Dr. Mott did not deny the charge that the Y. M. C. A. has taken scores of men from gainful occupa tions and, after promising overseas services, turned them back without occupation. He explained that this was due largely to the fact that the War department had indicated strong preference that wherever pos sible Y. M. C. A. workers should be taken from the army overseas. In answer to the charge that Y. M. C. A. workers persistently dodged danger, Dr. Mott said that nine workers have been killed by shell fire while on duty and 29 seri ou.fly gassed or wounded. Thirty one others have died in service. chiefly as a result of exposure and overwork. Ten have been cited for bravery or decorated. GERMER DENIES HUNS PAID HIM TO OPPOSE WAR Socialist Secretary Admits at His Trial That Party Dis tributed Pamphlets Called Seditious. Chicago, Dec. 19. Letters from John Spargo in which he declared that the attitude of the socialist party since the beginning of the war had been "unneutral, un-American and pro-German" were read to the jury today bj counsel for the gov ernment during the cross-examina tion of Adolph Germer, general secretary of the national socialist party, at the trial of five socialist leaders for violation of theespion age law. Germer admitted that millions of copies of pamphlets declared by the government seditious, had been dis tributed by the socialist party. Germer denied ever having re ceived any money from German sources o oppose war. He said ev ery dollar expended was contributed by the membership of the socialist party. Germer said he never advised any one not to register under the se lective draft but on the contrary had told a number of persons who cp.me to him that they should obey ihe law. He denied ever having conspired, with any of the other de fendants to violate- the espionage law. Bee Want Ads are the Best Busi- . ness Boosters. I PLAN OF SINKING WARSHIPS STIRS NAVAL CIRCLES Suggestion News to Secretary Daniels; Lodge Wants to Know Authority for Such Step. Washington. Dec. 19. Press dis patches from Paris saving that the Amencan peace delegates with Brit ish support will urge the sinking' of the surrendered German warships as the solution of the problem ,of their disposition led to initiation of steps today by Senator Lodge in the senate to obtain an official state ment of the facts and to wide dis cussion in naval circle. At the State and Navy departments no informa tion wac rvailahle. Secretary Dan iels repeating his previous state men' tha lie had never heard the suggestion officially, while at the Sta'e department it was said that so tai as known there no such pro ject was included in the American peace progiam. The first published suggestion that the ships be sunk came from London seveial days ago but even bei'ore that, it was learned, this had occurred to some naval authori ties here as one possible way of settling a vexing problem. There werr many indications to day trrat a proposal to sink the ships wouid meet strong opposition in congress Odessa is Occupied. Odessa, Dec. 19. (By Associated Press.) Troops under command of the anti-German Ukrainian leader Petiura. today are occupying Odessa. HUN PROPAGANDA REPORTED STILL AT WORK IN U. S. Washington, Dec. 19. German propaganda 6till is at work in the United States, the State department was informed today in a dispatch from The Hague. A Professor Brinckmann, who directed propa ganda in this country from The Hague during the war, was said to ne in charge of the present opera- 'tions. Officials here assumed that the information was sent from The Hague to explain the spreading of icports that the United States and the allies are not in agreement over certain issues to be dealt with at the peace conference. Arrest Negro Boy on Highway Robbery Charge William Smith, 2121 Seward street, a 17-year-old negro boy, was ar rested Thursday morning and charged with highway robbery. He has been identified by M. Goldberg. 2514 Caldwell street, who 'asserts Smith held him up at the point of a revolver. William teils a different story. "I done owed that man Goldberg 30 cents," he explained, "and he knew the only way to collect from me was to have me 'rested." He was turned over to the juvenile authorities. Prince i3 Visiting. Paris, Dec. 19. (Havas) Prince Nicholas of Roumania arrived in Paris today. He will stay two days in the capital and then proceed to England. for 1111 7his 1 j j l At There is Nothing So Acceptable As Ties Especially the kind always .sold at this shop Southeast Corner 16th and Harney St. Chile Offers Compromise. Buenos Aires, Dec. 19. Chile con siders the question of mediation be tween herself and Peru as closed. La Nacion says it is informed from a reliable source, and has offered a compromise plan by which Peru and Bolivia ould be given territor ial compensation in the adjustment of the Tacna-Arica dispute. Rail road and commercial connections al so would be granted with the object of benefiting all the three nations involved. j , Davis Presents Credentials. - London, Dec. 19. After present ing his credentials to King George yesterday, John W. Davis, the new American ambassador to Great Bri tain, and Mrs. Davis had lunch eon with King George and Queen Mary and other members of the royal household at Buckingham , palace Whfii nourwhinc 4t i required OM Harlkk'tt th oricinal Halted Milk. The Rflost (Useful Christmas Gift The Incomparable Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk, with lift top, heavily padded inside to prevent garments coming off the hangers. Shoe box in front. Laundry bag and most clever locking device to hold drawers. Priced from doe to m ?c FUELING & STEINLE'S High Grade Suit Cases and Bags Suit Cases made of Seal, Wal rus and high grade cow hide; fitted with Parisian ivory. So highly appreciated by ladies who travel. From $25 - $125 M ... 91 i ( 4m f 2 4 Durable Leather Bags, the kind youH be proud to give, priced from $18.00 to $30.00 i FUELING & STEINLE Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases, and Good Leather Good. 1803 FARNAM STREET i 1 liiftmifirf Remarkably Fine Silk Sale Commences on Friday Extra Values for Christmas Time It has become a fashion to present a silk blouse or dress pattern as a gift and a wise choice it is indeed. To further the pleasure of giving such a remembrance we are offering a large number of special prices on silks of the usual Thompson Belden Quality. $2.25 Satin Liberty for $1.79 a Yard In taupe, navy, wisteria, silver, Burgundy, brown, bottle green, beige and other fashionable shades. A beautiful all-silk satin (36-inch), sold all season for $2.25. Silk, Satin Meteor for $2.29 a Yard A lovely dress fabric in a com plete range of fashionable col ors and shades (40-inch.) Very desirable at $2.29 a yard. Sold all season for $3 a yard. OTHER SILK SPECIALS Novelty materials for blouses and skirts. Qualities sold from $1.75 to $2.50 a yard. At a ChrUtmat price of only $1.69 yard. Fast Colored Tub Silks (33-inch), $1.29 a Yard Novelty plaids, wool-filled, for children's dresses (40-inch), excellent wearing quality, 89c a yard. Any of these materials will be Haskell's Famous Black Silks at Prices You Can't Afford to Miss According to, well defined cus tom, these special prices on Haskell's silks would not come until after Christmas. This season they are offered before the holidays so that the many who choose dress pattterns for gift purposes may do so at a considerable saving. $3 Satin Duchess for $2 39 a Yard A soft, lustrous 36-inch satin. ' $3 Satin Metialine (36-inch), 2.39 a Yard $4 Satin Duchei for $3.25 a Yard A fine weight and beautiful finish (40-inch). $2.25 Chiffon Taffeta for $1.79 a Yard A 36-inch, pure dye, fine silk fabric. $2.50 Chiffon Taffeta (36-inch), $1.95 a Yard suitably boxed for gift purposes. The Store for Blouses In our extensive displays are blouses for every daytime and evening occasion. Tailored blouses, novelty blouses, dress blouses, each distinctive in its own particular manner. This is a specialty shop in the true sense of the word and its suggestions for Christmas gifts will meet with your approval. Blouses from $5.20 to $39.50 Th Mens Bh$ Lounging Robes, from $6 to $25 that are real beauties. All sizes and colors, and as no two 'are alike, your selection is bound to be exclusive. Men's Silk Hose. Such well , and favorably known makes as Onyx, Wayne Knit and Inter woven. Plain shades, embroidered clocks and fancy patterns, up as high as $3.50 a pair. A Step to the Linen Handkerchiefs, very fine ones imported direct from Ireland. Hand embroidered initials find favor with many gift seekers. Hems done by hand appeal to others. An exceptional line of silk kerchiefs in white and colors. Prices range from 19c up to $1.50 each. Pajamas of silk, $5 and $10, of madras $1.50 to $5, of outing flannel $2 to $4.50. Also night shirts and out-of-doors sleeping suits. Left as You Enter. ThompsoivBelcieix &Gbt J Established 78 8 6 TAe7hsJi202t Qeiiier Arlvomeii In Selection of Gift Things at This Store there is the satisfaction of knowing that good taste and good quality are always in evidence, even in the most inexpensive articles. Handkerchiefs There was much foresight displayed in choosing our hand kerchief stocks, as a glance at our present comprehensive se lections will demonstrate. In spite of unusually busy days, our assortments still remain un broken and offer one splendid varieties. Plain hemstitched Irish lin ens, embroidered corner ef fects, hand embroidered initials and exquisite French, Spanish and Madeira embroideries, any and all of which make charming gifts. Then, too, they are ap propriately boxed. Gloves for Many Christmas Morning It's hardly necessary to men tion that women never own too many gloves so that when they come as gifts they are doubly appreciated. Trefousse, the finest of im ported French Kid gloves in all fashionable shades. Beautiful ly embroidered backs, $2.75, $3 and $3.50. Washable leather gloves in tan, gray and khaki, one-clasp styles, $3. For the motorist: Gauntlet gloves in tan and gray, lined or unlined as you wish. Back strap wrists for warmth, $4.25 and $5.50. A glove certificate if you do not know the size, or if you prefer the holder to choose, style and color. Certificates issued for any amount. Bath Rugs A good Turkish bath rug makes a sensible gift one that is greatly appreciated. Designs and colorings are particularly attractive this Christmas. Small size rugs, $1.75. Large size rugs, $2.50 and $2.75. Linen Section Splendid Shoes for $8.85 that have been selling to $13 A great many of the best models from our regular stock will go into this sale Friday. They are actually worth much more than the price asked, as they have been selling up to $13. You will find shoes of dark gray kid, black kid, patent leath er and field mouse brown kid with cloth tops to match. Friday $8.85 a pair. Merchandise Bonds Issued for any amount and redeemable at any time in any section of the ; store. Many men prefer to ' give bonds at Christmas time, because they are not bothered with selecting gift articles and they know, furthermore, that the person who is fortunate enough to receive a merchan dise bond has all of the pleas ure and satisfaction of a per sonal selection. Slippers for the whole family Good Hosiery -A Good Gift It's well to emphasize GOOD, because poor quality in silk hosiery is quite inexcusable for gift purposes when the reliable kinds are no more expensive. For this reason, select Thomp-son-Belden hosiery and know that you are choosing the best. A few styles are mentioned. Scores of others to show you in person.' Silk hose with lisle tops and soles in black, white and all fashionable oplors. Full fash ioned, $1.25 a pair. Fine lisle hose, made of English yarn. Spliced seams, garter tops and double soles, $1 a pair. Silk-to-the-top hose in white, $2 a pair. Heavy weight black silk hose with lisle garter tops and double soles, $2. X DECORATIONS. For Gift Packages Cards, taps. lahMs fis. ' sue paper, tinsel cords ana tne like. Main Aisle. Neopolitan Silk Petticoats It has been so long since any really new style of petticoat has made its appearance, that these latest arrivals are oc casioning no small amount of attention. In the first place the silk it self is distinctive. Neapoli tan is something like Jersey, only it's different. The col ors, though, are the striking feature of these petticoats. The combinations and pat terns are so entirely novel that a personal inspection is necessary to fully appreciate them. We can't think of a more charming gift for a woman. $9.50 to $15 Bath Robes Substantial blanket robes women will appreciate for both comfort and good looks. $5 to $10.50 Friday a Sale of Smart New Hats "Til A U For 5 For the woman who wishes a bright new satin hat that is a far better value than is usually possible, this sale has been arranged. All of the most popular colors, stylish new shapes, cleverly trimmed. See for yourself how unusual are he values. . Friday Only $5 Neck Fixings If you count variety, smart ness of styles and exceptional distinctiveness as important, then we feel certain our neck wear selections will meet with your approval. There" are collars and sets of Gerogette, organdie, pique, sat in, broadcloth, real Irish and filet laces. Vests and vestees of net and organdie and Geor gette. , j A display so out of the'ordi nary that any selection from it will be received with enthu siasm. Prices to suit everyone's preference.