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THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1919. NEBRASKA SOON TO RATIFY DRY AMENDMENT Resolution Introduced at Lin coln Following Delivery of Messages by Old and : New Governors. (Continued From Pact One.) yient regarding the proposed amendment to the United States constitution regarding the national prohibitory: amendment was read to the legislature in joint session. The senate reconvened after the joint lession, as did the house, A resolution was introduced in the senate by Hoagland, sponsored hy Neal, Barr, Bushee, Peterson, Saunders and Cordeal to ratify the national prohibitory amendment. ' Out for Precedent. Senator Hoagland in introducing the measure said this was an extra ordinary session of the legislature and he wanted the senate to estab lish a new precedent by an extraor dinary action in placing the rati fication resolution, wheih bore the title of Senate File No. 1, on its first reading as the first measure to come before the body during the session. This was accepted by the senate, which then adjourned to Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. . . A motion was also made that when the senate met in session Mon day. 30 minutes of the time would be devoted to a memorial to the soldiers and sailors from Nebraska who had died in the service while enlisted in the great war for uni versal democracy and liberty. This was unanimously adopted. , 'i Delayed in House. The prohibitory ratification amend ment was also adopted in the house, but was ruled out of order until the fourth day of the session and con sequently went over until Monday, I when consideration of the senate resolution on the measure will also be taken up. Before the adjournment of the j senate . former Lieutenant Governor Howard presented, in a felicitious ! speech, two gavels, each, of historic interest to his successor, Lieutenant Governor P. A. Barrows. Each of the glvels came from Plymouth, Mass. and were fashioned of his-: toric oak and had pieces of the fa mous Plymouth Rock imbedded in them.' 1 .Three Greek Officers Slain ' in Prison Camp by Germans Saloniki, Jan. 9. Three Greek of ficers detained at at the prison camp at Goerlitz, Germany, were killed by th Germans, according to offi cial information received here, be ' cause they refused to execute orders issued: by the League of Royalist Officers. Defeats Omaha Balloon School WeSleyan Basket Ball Team , Lincoln, Jan. 9. Nebraska Wes leyan university , basket ball team L won from the Umaha balloon school j five tonight by a score of 27 to 15. Cant Qrlf M hlMit. UXimi KROMO QUIMNC TaMttl fi moro U (mum. There U mil, . ene "Brorao OulnlnttS E. W. GROVE'S itgnttur at ttta box. m, - v . The House I: of Menagh i DO YOU HAVE A LUCKY FIGURE? We have 983 gar ments to clear out. They must go, even though most of them could be held for a good margin of profit in a short time. If your size is here, yours is the lucky figure, for every coat, dress and suit in the lot sells for just half its seasons price. $ 35 garment $45 garment $ 55 garment $65 garment ' $ 75 garment $ 85 garment $ 95 garment $100 garment $2W garment $300 garment $ 1750 $ 2250 $ 2750 $ 3250 $ 3750 $ 4250 $ 4750 $50.00 $100M $150.00 Gen. Pershing Sends Message of Sympathy to Mrs. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Jan. 9. Among the messages received at Sagamore Hill was one from General Pershing, ad dressed to. Mrs. Roosevelt. It read: "In the untimely death of Colonel Roosevelt the whole nation will deeply mourn the loss of her great citizen and soldier and the world one of the most striking characters of our day. I feel most deeply the loss of a personal friend. I send you my most sincere and most heartfelt sympathy in this, your saddest hour of bereavement." Captain Roosevelt today sent a telegram to the United States sup reme court, acknowledging tnat body's message of condolence. He dented a statement that colonel Roosevelt's death was "anticipated by his physicians and friends." "His death was totally unexpected," he said, "and was not caused by the illness which had previously con fined him to the hospital. Berger Will Fight to Obtain Seat in National Congress Chicago, Jan. 9. Congressman- elect Victor L. Berger, of Milwau kee, one of the five socialist leaders found guilty yesterday of conspir acy under the espionage act to ob struct the government s war pro gram, plans a tight to obtain a seat in the national congress. Complaint to bar him from congress as disloyal already has been filed by J. P. Car ney, democrat, whom Berger de feated in the November election by 3,000 votes. If congress decides that there must be a re-election in my dis trict." said Mr. Berger today. "I shall run again and be elected again. And if they . still refuse, to let m take my seat then the congressional district will remain unrepresented in this congress. Com Prices Decline Sharply as Embargo on Imports is Raised Washington. Jan. 9. All restric tions on the importation of corn and rice were removed today by the war trade board. Large stores of corn are held, in Argentina for export, it was said, and this corn may now be sent to the United States and also prob ably to the allied countries since most embargoes placed by the war trade board were in accord with an inter-allied agreement. Sharp declines in the price of corn on the Chicago Board of Trade fol lowed, the market clqstng with prices down from 32c to 7Hc a bushel compared with 24 hours before. Polish Advance Halted by German Volunteers Amsterdam, Jan. 9.German forces have recaptured the im portant railway; junction of Bent- schen from the Poles, according to a dispatch from Posen. lohsh troops advancing from Kolmar north of Posen, were de feated by German volunteers, who later occupied Kolmar, according to a report from Berlin today. The losses on both sides are declared to have been heavy. The Germans also occupied Weissenhoehe, in the Kolmar district, after a stiff fight. A dispatch from Posen says that negotiations .are in progress be tween the German government and the Polish authorities with a view to avoiding useless bloodshed. War Contracts Validation Bill Passel by the House Washington, Jan. 9.-Valuation and adjustment by the secretary of war of informal war contracts, in volving the expenditure of more than $2,700,000,000, is authorized by a bill passed by the house late today. 270 to 30. -Approximately 6,600 con tracts in this country and a large number in England, France and Italy would be aSeected. A similar bill, also olacinsr ad justment in the hands of the secre tary of war, was approved today by the senate military committee, which reversed its previous action in voting for the creation of a spe cial commission on adjustment. Charged With Impersonating Capt. Archibald Roosevelt Albuquerque, N. M., Jan. 9. E. R. Jay, who, according to federal authorities, obtained money fraudu lently by representing himself vari ously as Capt Archibald Roose velt, a Department of Justice official and others has been arrested at No gales, Ariz., according to a message received today by Department of Justice officials here. - - Congress Plans Roosevelt Memorial Service in Capitol Washington, Jan. 9. Steps " to ward a memorial service in the cap it 1 on Sunday, February 9, in honor of Colonel Roosevelt were taken to day in congress. The senate unan imously adopted a resolution pro viding for a joint session and au thorizing committees to make Jie arrangements. "Bill" Hohenzollern Again Able to Walk in Gardens Amerongen, Tan. 9. William Ho henzollern is able to walk about in the gardens at Amerongen castle for the first time in several weeks. His health is reported ao be almost normal again. The secretary to the premier of nouana visited the tormer Oerman emperor Tuesday. Germany Paying for Repairs to American Soldiers' Shoes Coblenz, Jan. 9. The Third army on Wednesday started a shoe re pairing business for its soldiers with Berlin paying the bills. la a three-story brick foundry building in Coblenz-Lutzel, across the Mos elle from Coblenz, 200 Germans be gan work under direction .of Ameri i cans. MEN THOUGHT TO HAVE BIG CARGO OF BOOZEESGAPE Nebraska City Bridge Guards ; Succeed in Stopping One of Five Speeding - Cars. Nebraska City, Neb-, Jan. 9. (Special Telegram.) Early today four cars passed over the Burling ton wagon bridge here, throwing the , toll money to the keeper as they went by. Officers stationed on the bridge tried to stop them, sus pecting they had loads of whisky, but the speed of the cars was too high and the officers were forced to let them pass. As the last car was passing the officers found them selves covered by a gun in the hands of one of the occupants of the car. The man jumped out and made his escape, although the offi cers fired at him repeatedly. Later in the morning another car attempted to run past the officers, but it was stopped and two men ar rested. When searched the car was found to contain about 100 bottles of whisky. The men were lodged in jail, but refused to give their names. Slayer of May Lewis Pays Death Penalty Ossining, N. Y., Jan. 9. Alton Cleveland, who shot and killed May, Lewis in Brooklyn last February, was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison tonight. Throughout his imprison ment Cleveland had refused to com municate with his two daughters, who are living in the west, and he went to the chair expressing the hope that they never would learn how he died. Dance Friday Night for Benefit of Bee Shoe Fund Arrangements are complete for the dancing party to be given Fri day night at Turpin's academy by girl employes in the business offices of The Bee. Proceeds of the dance will go to The Bee's shoe fund, to provide warm foot-wear for needy children. Finland Brings Wounded. Newport News, Va., Jan. '9. The transport Finland arrived here to day from France with 3,400 troops, including nearly 1,01)0 sick and wounded. The Second battalion of the 345th infantry and headquarters of the 173d infantry brigade and Brigadier General Martin of the 87th division, were on the ship. LamoncTs Friday and Saturday Specials - i Silk and Serge Dresses $12.50 These are all-wool double warp serges. Just the thing for busi ness wearplain tai lored and serviceable, $12.50., Plush Coats $19.75 Philadelphia silk plushes, full length and full sweep, lined throughout, have large convertible collars; sold regularly at $35 to $45, $19.75. Suits 12 Price Everything' at tre mendous discounts this week. Lamond 2d Floor Securities Bldg. Hat Economy! Yeu MUST pay th. high prices of today if you pur thai NEW HATS But wo can put sparkle, newness and tha dash of Ufa in your OLD HATS. Tha work U NOT costly. Phono Tylar 345 Ask for tha "Hat Shop" of Dresher Bros. Dyart Dry Claanar. 221117 Faraam St.. Omaha. CONFABS OVER PEACE PLANS ARE.C0ING0N (Continued From Page One.) ter Piphon,' will represent the diplo matic strength of the delegation. Louis Klotz, besides being minister of finance, is recognized as the finan cial leader of the French Parlia ment. Captain Tardicu furnishes the economic authority and is fa miliar with both French and Amer ican economic conditions. French Protocol Submitted. A French protocol, proposing the exact procedure of the congress, was submitted to the American delegation at about the same time that the French delegates were named. It is now being studied and it is noted by the American dele gates that a number of their sug gestions have taken form in the French program- The protocol deals with the organization of the con gress, the representation of the great and small .powers and the gen eral order of procedure. It will not become effective until passed upon by President Wilson and the premiers of France, Great Britain, Italy, who constitute a sort of ex ecutive council, which later will grow into a supreme council of the great powers when the full delega tions are appointed. The concerences today showed a growing driving power. In addi tion to the conferences that Presi dent Wilson had with Premier Or Undo and Foreign Minister Son nino and others, Premier Cletnen ceau spent some time at American headquarters and was followed there later by Premier Venizelos of Greece. Premier Venizelos has presented a written memorandum of Greek aspirations and is supple menting it with vigorous personal representation. At the same time Secretary Lans ing; Colonel House and Lord Robert Cecil continued their conferences on the subject of a league of nations. The conferences are said to be rap idly giving precise form to the project. While the delay in the arrival in Paris of Premier Lloyd George may postpone the gathering of President Wilson and the entente premiers ?nd the opening session of the -interallied conference, the ; conferences, going on and the appointment of a delegation by one of the great pow ers are giving the peace congress the aspect of an active organiza tion. ' C muiuk,n.v 6 Wonderful GalliCurci RECORDS Hava you tham? If not, your Record List ia not com plata. Allow ut to play them for you. No. 74509. Lucia Mad Scene. With Flute Obligate $1.50. No. 74499. RIGOLETTO CARO-NOME $1.50. No. 74512. ROMEO-JULIET (Waltz Song) $1.50. No. 745461. BARBIARE (A LITTLE VOICE I HEAR) No. 74510. LAKING(BELL SONG) $1.50. NO. 74511. Home Sweet Home (In English) $1.50. MICHEL'S D. 1973. 15-Harney j HELP WANTED Printer Pressman Gordon Feeder Errand Boy United States Printing Co. Bee Building Fifth of Population , of Papette Die of Flu " Papeete, Island of Tahiti, Jan. 9. Approximately 20 per cent of the population of this city has been wiped ut as the result of the influ enza epidemic and the disease still is taking toll of hundreds in the dis tricts of Tahiti and the outlying is lands. The disease already has reached the Leeward group, including Rai ates, Tahaa, Huahine and Bora Bora, where there are no doctors or medicine. There have been nearly 100 deaths reported from the phos phate island of Makatea. ' Miss Pansy Declared Ail-American Champion Montgomery, Cal., Jan. 9. Miss Pansy, owned by A. S. Williams of Atlanta, was declared the amateur all-American champion of the all American field trials club with com pletion today of the first lap of the trials now being held at Letchat chie. Jake, owned by Captain White of Courtland. Ala, won first place; Binkins Wrap, ttwned by P. C. Jes sie of Bowling Green, Ky., second, and Miss Geg, owned by J. D. Ellis of Thompson, Ala., third. Negotiate With Poles. Paris, Jan. 9. (Havas) The Ger man government has opened negoti ations with the Poles who have in vaded Posen, according to the Frankfort Gazette, which says that there are hopes that an understand ing will end the fighting. Philadelphia Mayor is Peeved at Federal Interference on Vice Philadelphia, Jan. 9. With re gard to the letter of Seceretary Daniels that the government would protect soldiers and sailors from vice conditions in Philadelphia un less the city took adequate meas ures, Mayor Smith said tonight he assumed full .responsibility for the action taken to eliminate conditions alleged to exist. The mayor said Philadelphia was as clean as any city in the country. Last year James Robinson, head of the police force, was succeeded by the assistant superintendent as a result of complaints by the govern ment of conditions here. At the time the mayor said the government had "practically comandeered lie police force." Last week Robinson who had gone into the military serv ice, returned to his place as super intendent of police. Lt. Col. C. B. Hatch, representing the Navy department of vice con ditions here, wrote a letter to the mayor asking his reason for placing Robinson in his former position. The mayor replied he approved the action taken and did not purpose lending his aid to a controversy which could only result in the "un just villification" of the city. Col onel Hatch then took the matter up with Secretary Daniels. Bee Want Ads Are the Best Bus iness Boosters. . . Premier Lloyd George to Reconstruct Cabinet London, Jan. 9. Premier Lloyd George is expected to announce his reconstructed ministry tomorrow. It is understood there will be a few changes in the personnel, but a redistribution of the omcers. The premier will follow precedent by taking the post of first lord of the treasury. Andrew Bonar Law will be minister without portfolio, and thus will be free in his duties as government leader in the house of commons. Winston Spencer Churchill will become secretary for war. It is understood that Walter Hume Long will go to the admiralty and Edward Shortt, now chief sec retary for Ireland, will become home secretary. Swift's Sale for Year Exceed $1,200,000,000 Chicago, Jan. 9. Gross saleu in excess of $1,200,000,000 returned net profits of $21,157,277 to Swift & Co.. according to the annual report read at the annual stockholders' meeting held here today. The net is reached after deducting $11,828,164 for fed eral and foreign taxes. The net for the previous year was- $34,650,000. The 1918 profit on meat and all other products was approximately J4 per cent, according to the report. In the meat department sales mounted to $922,726,756 and the earnings Were" 2.04 per cent. In the period covered, says the report, live stock prices all increased, cattle 25 per cent, hogs 33 per cent and sheep and iambs 22 per cent. MacFarlane Said to , . . Have Sure Thing for Speakership in Iowa' Des Moines, la., Jan. 9. (Special Telegram.) In the speakership tight in the Iowa legislature it is re ported here tonight that Represen tative Harrington of Kossuth ami Wormly of Kingsley would with draw, leaving the field to MacFar lane of Rlackhawk and Finley of Henry. This would insure election of MacFarlane, who already claims 40 of the 47 votes. Hearing on Meat Bill. Washington, Jan. 9. Coincident with ' house interstate commerce committee hearings on the federal trade commission's bill for federal regulation of the meat packing inj dustry, the senate interstate com merce committee today opened hearings on the bill and similar leg islation. Representatives of farm es' and livestock growers' organi zations, which are holding conven tions here, were heard today by th , senate committee. Number 23. Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 9. The West Virginia legislature today completed its ratification of the fed eral prohibition amendment, being the 23rd state to take this action The measure, adopted by the senatt yesterday, was passed unanimously by the house today. Wool Blankets $9.98 a Pair Instead of $13.50 In an assortment of pret ty plaid patterns, full size (70x80). $13.50 Blankets Friday, for $9.98 a pair. In the Basement. ThompsoiirBelcieit &Co. . J Ssfablished 78 8 6 - The Fashion Qenterjor TPvmen, For Genuine Bargains Plan to Come Friday Friday Linen Sale Specials All Linen Napkins in Half Dozen Lots Many have been waiting for this opportunity. The Napkins are of all-linen damask some of which we can match with table cloths. Exceptional Values at These Prices $5 Napkins, $2 a half dozen. $10 Napkins, $3.45 a half dozen. $10.75 Napkins, $3.95 a half dozen. Irish Linen Lunch Cloths and Napkins Hemstitched Cloths and Napkins of round thread Irish linen at these reductions. $3.75 Cloths, (54x54 inch es) , Friday, $2.89. Table Cloths $7.50 (2x2 yards), $5.89. $10 (2x2 yards), $6.89, $12 (2x2i3 yards), $8.89. $13.50 (2x3 yds), $10.89. $6 Napkins (13x13 inch es), $4.89 a dozen. Crash Toweling Scotch and Irish Linen 40c linen crash, 30c yard. 55c linen crash, 45c yard. 60c linen crash, 50c yard. 7,5c extra heavy, 60c yard. Unbleached Crash An extra weight of depend able quality, regularly 50c, Friday, 39c a yard. Fine Silks and Woolen Goods Will Sell for Much Lets Friday. Crp de Chin, extra heavy (40-inch), in white, pink, sal mon, taupe, navy; $2.25 regu larly, Friday, $1.69 a yard. Fancy Silk. Rich looking plaids and stripes, for separate skirts and blouses. Sold up to $2.50, Friday, $1.69 a yard. Costume Velvet. Best quality of 36-inch velvet in a good rang of colors. $3.50 quality , reduced to $2.29 a yard. t Belding't Nancette, a rich, lus trous Surrah weave, one of the newest. $3 all season, Friday, $2.39 a yard. Coatings. Bolivias, velours and mixtures; fine wool coating ma terials at decided reductions in price. French Serges and Poplins. Splendid dress weights, all wool. 42 inches wide. Friday much less than usual in price. Wool Filled Plaids, stylish pat terns particularly adapted for children's dresses and for wom en's skirts. (40-inch.) Sold as high as $1.50, Friday, 79c yard. Our Entire Dress Stock Goes at Two Prices Friday $16.75 and $29.50 After the busiest dress season in our history, fewer than fifty dresses remain on hand. We wish to dis pose of these in one day, hence these radical re ductions in price. v s. For $16.75 Serge and Satin combina tions, Jerseys, and all oth er dresses that have sold up to $45. For $29.50 Lovely Georgette creations ' Satins, Poiret Twills, Serges and all dresses sell ing from $47.50 to $110. SIZES 16 TO U No. C. 0. D's. All Sales Final. Because of the low prices, no alterations. Manhattan Shirt Sale The Second Day's Selling We have plenty of good patterns in either madras or silk, in all sizes. Reduced prices, $1.85 to $7.65 Sold all season from $2.50 to $12 See them for yourself. You'll find several that strike your fancy. The Men's Shop To the left as you enter. A $4 Warner Corset for $3 This is "but one of numerous good corset specials the January sale affords. As we have only a lim ited number of this particular model and cannot secure more in the future, the price Friday will $3 instead of $4 ' Third Floor Clearance of Gingham Dresses In the Basement Section. Spring stocks will sooq arrive and space is needed, therefore this disposal of dresses. The styles are at tractive everyone of them. The new prices will "surely meet with your approval. Sizes 16 to 46. $8.75 to $9.75 Dresses, $5.95 $6.50 to $7.50 Dresses, $4.95 $5.95 Dresses, at $3.95 All Sales Final. No C. O. D's. In the Basement. Children's Things Reduced in Price Muslin Underwear. You'll find interesting savings possible Fri day in children's Princess slips, .gowns and drawers. Quilted Silk Kimonos, 4, 6, 8 year sizes, sold regularly for $6.75, $7.50, $7.75. Friday, only $4.98. Brushed Wool Sweaters, $4.50 ones for $3.49; $9.50 ones, $7. Third Floor. $4.50 Union Suits Friday $2.98 Women's Union Suits in various good styles of wool and cotton. Silk and wool. Sold to $4.50. Friday, $2.98. Extra Values In v Women's Hosiery Pure thread silk hose, out size, with lisle tops and soles. Black, white and some colors. $2.50 quality, $1.98 a pair. Out size silk hose with lisle tops and soles. $1.50 quality, $1 a, pair. Comforters $4.25 Regularly $5.50 Bed Comforters covered on both sides with Silkoline in figured patterns; white cotton fillings of extra winter weight; $5.60 is the usual price. Friday only, at $4.25. Ia the Basement.