THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1919.
POWER GIVEN
HUN DELEGATES
TO SIGN PACT
Can "Settle Peace Treaty on
the Spot' Says One Envoy
on Reaching France.
" (Coatlnetd From Pate On.)
park were the only indications of the
character of the state guests who
had displaced civilian lodgers and
forced them to seek other shelter in
crowded Versailles. The detective
did not interfere with traffic in the
street or in the park.
The Germans will not be expect
ed, and probably do not desire, to
extend their movements into the
general quarters of Versailles. Nor
is it expected that the Germans will
seek to extend their promenades far
and wide through the vast park of
. Royal Versailles, which stretches
from their hotels in one direction
far beyond the great Palace Le Roi
Soleil and in the other to the Tria
non and the Petit Trianon, but nec
essary police precautions will be
taken to prevent annoyance by cu
riosity seekers or possible hostile
persons in that part of the park ad
joining the hotel where they take
' their walks and through which they
pass to and from the Hotel Trianon,
where the preliminary discussions
with the associated delegates will
take place.
The German delegation will be al
lowed to use code in communicating
with Germany and will have direct
telephonic and telegraphic con
nections. The Germans will also be
allowed to use couriers- who will en
joy full diplomatic immunity.
lift Spouse of Unragh
Rich Choice
Is an uncommon pleasure
at a sale, isn't it, now,
really? Generally, a sale
s the disposal of broken
lots of things, and no
matter what the quality,
you are limited by the
narrowness of variety.
Oar 33'3
Off Sale
Has pleased our many
customers this past week,
for the reason that it in
cludes every garment in
our stock rooms, except
ing only the advance
summer shipmentst now
beginning to come in.
The House of Menagh
quality would attract you
anyhow. Add to that a
full choice, be it dolman,
cape, suit, coat, or dress,
and you have a happy at
mosphere for the woman
who "likes a bargain."
The Dolmans, graceful
wraps that we borrowed
from the woman of the
Orient, and like so well
we will probably never
pay it back, are here in
the most interesting of
materials, and the most
graceful lines. All 33V3
off.
The Capes, ever pretty
and youth-giving wraps
for the women who don ,
them, we have for you in
the full length, three
quarter, and hip-length
Each at 33V3 off.
Suits are especially
sought after, for every
woman in Omaha, busy
business women or leis
urely society person, let
her once know The House
of Menagh quality, and
she is always our friend.
Every style and its variations,-
at 33 y3 off. .
Coats, for the motoring
days at hand, and for the
woman who does not care
for the looser wraps, we
offer in full choice from
the line made by the well
known Cleveland tailors
so famed for quality.
You will appreciate them
at 33Va off.
Dresses, a few of serge,
and silk-serge combina
tions, more of the pret
tiest of georgette, crepes,
taffeta, and satin, always
very reasonably priced,
but now gratifying bar
gains, at 33y3 off.
TheHouse
otMenagh
HAPPY THEODORA
BENNER FOUND
DYING IN ROOM
(Continued From Fr Oat.)
oetore sne sank into unconscious
ness were mentioned to he. maid or
property manager in regard to a set
tlement of her estate or the serious
n.t, fit hr illn.
Mrs. Benner gained notoriety in
the east by wearing bright cole red
and fanciful bathing suits it seaside
resorts.
She filed a petition against her
husband. Fernando W. Benner, in
the district court here May 26, 1917,
alleging that her husband "treated
her in a rude, contemptuous man
ner, stayed out all night at times
and was guilty of extreme cruelty,
Mr. benner made an answer al
leging that she had left their home
at 301 West One Hundred and Ninth
street, New York City, in May, 1915
ostensibly for a visit in Nebraska
taking their only son along. He
said he went to the station with
them and kissed them goodby.
He denied that he had failed to
support her or had been cruel. He
alleged that she was of an erratic
temperament and had an ungovern
able temper, but said that, knowing
her nervous temperament, he
humored her.
He charged also that she insisted
on associating with actors and ac
tresses a great deal of the time. He
said that "Happy" was not her real
name but only a nickname.
Says Was Third Suit
He also charged that the suit
which she filed in 1917 was the third
suit for divorce she had instituted
against him. He said she had dis
missed the other two.
District Judge Leslie awarded the
decree of divorce to Mrs. Benner
November 7. 1917, after a long hear
ing in which numerous depositions'
,by New Yorkers were read. He gave
her absolute right to all her prop
erty standing in her name, with
the custody of the boy, Van Wyck
tienner, aged 15. .
Returned Colored Soldier i
Found Dead in Room
Rodnet Hals'ton, a returned col
ored soldier, was found dead from
asphyxiation in a room in the Pat
ton hotel, Eleventh and Pierce
streets, yesterday afternoon. A hose
leading to an open gas jet was tied to
the man's mouth. He had been
dead several hours. His home was
in Yazoo City, Miss. Guests' at the
b tel told detectives Halston had
muci money. None was found in
his room.
Express Car Catches Fire
Near Missouri Valley
Logan, la., April 25. (Special)
An express car on the fast mail,
westbound, caught on fire between
Logan and Missouri Valley, about
y o dock lhursday morninsr. The
train was stopped, backed into Lo
gan, and after a fierce fight the lo
cal fire company extinguished the
fire, but not without great damage
to tne car. ine origin of the fire is
not known here.
Something More Wanted.
The applicant for the ioh of office
boy presented his credentials in
manner that bespoke his entire con-
naence that the position would be
his. ihe sour-looking old gentle'
man at the head of the establish
ment read the paper carefully and
then surveyed the boy searchingly.
"It is certainly a verv nie fhin
w --CT
tor you to have these recommenda
lions irom tne minister ot vour
church and your Sunday school
teacher," said he. "and I must admit
that you look honest. All the same,
i a like to have a few words from
someone that knows vou on week.
days." Harper's Magazine.
Victory Loan
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$1,500 Laverty Broa.. Journal Stock
man, E. Stookham Grain Co.
$2.000 A. O. Lehmer, Lee Live Stock
Commlaalon Co., Vincent Grain Co., Oma
ha Crockery Co., Omaha I-.lv Stock Com
mlaalon Co., Mutual Live Stock Co.
$3.600 Roberta Broa. & Roae, Ne-breaka-Iowa
Grain company, Wood Broa.
$2,650 Brlnn-Jenaen company.
$3,000 F. G. Kellogg. Baker Manu
facturing company, R. B. Buach.
$5,000 National Security Fire In
aurance company, B. F. Avery and Sona
Plow company. H. C. Bostwlck, Omaha
Alfalfa Manufacturing company. Ware
and Leland, Logan and Bryan, Albara
Commission company.
S. 100 Employee V. 8. National bank.
$10,000 Dr. A. F. JoneB.
$17.600 Elizabeth Roberta, Mra. George
A. Roberta
$30.000 Traveler Inauranca company
of Hartford.
$25,000 Omaha Elevator company, N.
B. Updike.
$30.000 J. L. Brandela and Son.
$40.000 George A. Roberta.
$60,000 Union Stock Tarda Co., Ltd.
Friday Afternoon.
$1,000 Mra. C. B. Liver, Ralph Pane,
Frank J. Tavlor. Busk A Wand. W. P.
Danorll, National Roofing company, Ella
Corey, H W. Yatee, L. W. Schlebel, Ken
ward P. & C. company, Mra. C. H. Diet,
Haword. B. Baldrlge. Mra. J. B. Potta.
J. B. 8wartngen, Wheeler & Whelpton
company, Charlee F. Glfford, Mra. Angle
B. Farnaworth, Missouri Valley Cattle
Loan company, F. J. Adame, Unlvaraal
Motor company. Jaannetta McClaln.
$1,600 Megeath Stationery company.
Dr. George F. Slmanek, Phoenix Land
and Cattle company.
$2,000 Charles F. Waller, Browning,
King Co.. Ktrachbraun Sona, Katie
L. and Jamea Schnelderwind, Jennie A.
Weller. James E Ludlow.
$2,600 Mra. A. L. M. Kimball, Mra. C.
T. Kountae, M. Spleaberger A Son, Bert
Murphy, Andrew Murphy, Andrew Mur
phy A Sen.
$3,000 Benaon & Thorne company, Haa
klna Broa. ft Co.
14.000 Nya-Schneldar-Fowler Grain
company.
$6,000 E. E. Bruce, Physician. Cas
ualty association, Mrs. John F. Coad, Mra.
Ellia B. Tatea, C. L. Modealtt, Omaha
Alfalfa Manufacturing company. Hart
man Furniture company, N. P. Dodge, F.
W. Clark. T. O. Nougwafl, Mrs. T .L. Kim
ball. Arabell Kimball. J. F. Diets, Nora
Sprague Flynn. W Earl Flynn.
$7.600 Metropolitan Police Relief and
Pension fund.
$10.000 u. S. Supply company.
$25.000 Studebaker Corporation of
America,
$50,0000. N. Pletx.
It s 20 mlnutea to 1. and tre been
waiting here aince a quarter to 12!"
"What time did ha aay he would meet
you?"
"Ten minutes to 11 sharp." Sydney
Bulletin,
Lizard Which Game to Omaha
With Storm, Likes Alcohol
if. W ' " '' " ' '
Huge Member of the Lacertilia Group Lands in Yard of
E. A. Singer, Far From Any Watering Place Is
Attracting Much Attention.
"It rained dogs and cats," is an
expression which has been heard
since Heck was a juvenile canine.
Evidently it rained lizards in
Omaha during Tuesday night when
the wind blew furiously and the
rain god opened the flood gates.
A 10-inch specimen of the lizard
family known as "lacertilia" was
found in the yard at' 5022 Under
wood avenue, the home of E. A.
Singer, superintendent of the
Brandeis stores.
Mrs. Singer discovered the strange
creature crawling on the ground.
She placed it in a bottle half filled
with alcohol.
Mr. Lacartilla appears to be en
joying the alcohol bath and now
and then opens his mouth as if to
imbibe.
Cases of lizards and toads being
carried long distances by wind and
rain have been recorded, but they
arc rare.
There is no watering place near
the Singer home and Omaha lizard
authorities have agreed that this
specimen "rode the storm" and
dropped into the Singer yard.
The lizard is attracting consider
able attention.
IOWA SOLDIERS
RETURN AS LEFT
UNDER TIN LEY
(Continued From Pags One.)
decorations in the regiment are Lt.
Col. M. Stanley, Lt. Col. Guy S.
Brewer, Maj. Lloyd S. Ross, Maj.
Charles J. Casey, Maj. Glenn C.
Haynes, Maj. George R. Howett and
Mai. Henry E. Butts.
Because of the fact that the rec
ords of the regiment were locked up
in the hold of the big transport, no
authentic figures on the regiment
could be given out. The band of 70
pieces was in charge of Bandmaster
Lt F. Morgan of Waterloo, la., and
it played the big ship into its dock
in Hoboken, N. J., carrying 12,050
passengers.
Reed in Command.
Practically all of the troops on
the Levathian were members of the
Forty-second (Rainbow) division
composed of National Guardsmen
from 28 states. They were under
the command of Maj. Gen. George
W. Reed of Des Moines, la. Gen
eral Reed said he "took command of
the division only to bring them
home."
Summarizing from a carefully
prepared statement of the achieve
ments of the organization, Lt. Col.
Ruby D. Garrett, division adjutant,
pointed out that from November 1
1917, the date of its arrival at St
Nazaire from the United States,
until December 15, 1918, when, as a
part of the American army of oc
cupation it took a position in
Ahrweiler, Germany, the division
had been identified at 45 stations
throughout France and Belgium up
to the fartherest point of the al
lied advance.
Division Cited 16 Times.
The division was cited 10 times
by the French army and six times
by the American commanders undei
whom it served. It participated in
every major operation of the Amer
ican army and received letters of
commendation in each case.
Members of the division have re
ceived tvo medals of honor, 250
distinguished service crosses, two
distinguished service medals. 175
croix de guerre, 19 legions of honor,
five medailles militaires and 16 Bel
gian decorations.
In killed, wounded and missing.
the division lost 439 officers and
13,485 men, its greatest list fol
lowing the Aisne-Marne offensive.
July H to August 6, last year
which cost 184 officers and 5,469
men.
In this offensive the Forty-sec
ond division relieved the Twenty
sixth American division, one bri
gade of the Twentv-eiKhth division
and four French divisions. It dis
tinguished itself by cutting its way
uiiciugn one rrussian guard aivr
sion and three other first class Ger
man and Bavarian divisions, going
torwarrj 18 kilometers.
Iowa Committee on Hind.
Governor Cox of Ohio. Mavnr
Charles Jewett of Indianaoolis.
members ot the legislature of both
states and city officials and wel
coming committees from Chicago,
Detroit, Des Moines and several
other cities were among the hun
dreds of persons who went down
the bay on excursion boats or as
sembled at the army piers to greet
ine returning men.,
Recognizing the anxiety of the
troops to tret home, officer, in
charge of the coaling of the ship at
Brest declared that its departure
couia De Hastened 24 hours with
some volunteer help on the part of
ine returning troops. More than
one-half of the men on board volunteered.
The health of the troops on board
was excellent, only 13 men. with the
exception of returning wounded and
convalescents, being confined to the
ship's hospital. A Victory loan cam
paign on board resulted in subscrip
tions of more than $55,000.
Iowa Losses Heavy.
Three officers in the 168th regi
ment returned with three decora
tions each, the American distin
guished service cross, the French le
gion of honor and the French war
cross. They were Lieut. Col. Guy
Brewer of Des Moines; Cant.
John C. Christopher of Red Oak,
la., and Lieut, loseoh E. Breshn.
of Boston. Majors Lloyd D. Ross
and Charles J. Casey, of Red Oak,
each returned with the distinguished
service cross and French war cross.
Lieut. Col. Wilbur S. Conkhng, of
Des Moines, returned in command
of the 117th sanitary train of the
division. This was composed of
ambulance companies from New Jer
sey, Tennessee, Oklahoma and
Michigan commanded by Maj. Peter
P Rhf.rtv r( Trentnn M T anM
field hospital companies from Wash-1
ington, D. C, Nebraska, Oregon and
Colorado, commanded by Maj. John
D. Buch of Detroit
LIGHTEN DRINK
RESTRICTIONS,
BUT LID STILL ON
Britain's Premier,
George. Is Planning a
Solar Plexus Jabs
"Demon Rum.
Lloyd
cew
at
London. Inspired not a little by
America's knock-out wallop to the
liquor traffic, the Lloyd-George
coalition government is planning a
few solar plexus jabs at the "de
mon" though sans the "knock-out"
element.
It is understood that the govern
ment proposes to set up a cabinet
committee on the future control of
the liquor trade.
Unlike America, England will not
go "bone dry," nor even "dry," but
the government intends to curb the
powers of the drink trade, and it's a
certainty England's liquor will not
return to its pre-war "authority,"
"kick" and potency.
Alcohol Cut Down.
Faced by the necessity for every
source of national effort during the
war, the government cut down ap
preciably the amount of alcohol in
beer and all liquors, and the great
results from this move in the last
four years render it certain that, al
though liquor will not be stamped
out altogether, there will be no re
vision, to the old pre-war conditions.
The prime minister himself has
declared: "The-lessons of the last
four years cannot with impunity be
neglected. We cannot attord t re
vert to the conditions prevailing be
fore the war.
"We cannot." as Lord d'Abernon
has out it. "afford to recreate drunk
enness at the rate of nearly 200,000
convictions a year, with its terrible
accompaniments of crime, disease
and death."
In the past four years, according
to the records of the reeistar-gener
al and Central Liquor Control
board, industrial efficiency has ris
en, the death rate among infants has
been markedly reduced; convictions
for drunkenness, not less notable
among women than men, have been
reduced. The attitude of the mil
lions of women voters to whom the
Lloyd George coalition arovernment
largely owes its commanding posi
tion will help not a little in deter
mining the government's action in
liquor control.
In the vast scheme of national re
construction this system of control
is recognized as fundamental, and
calls for a clear and considered pol
icy, broad and comprehensive.
Rationing to Continue.
As to this policy, details have not
as yet been announced, but the pro
posed cabinet committee, it is be
lieved, will work along the lines of
the Central Control board in con
tinuing the national rationing of li
quor to wholesale houses and saloons.
It will also superintend to some
extent the operations of breweries
and distillers, regulating the per
centage of alcohol in all liquor
throughout the kingdom.
London Divides Support
On Italian Situation
London, April 25. The peace con
ference crisis continues to be the
paramount topic of comment in Lon
don's morning newspapers. The
support th( give to President Wil
son s and Italy's views are, respec
tively, about evenly divided, but with
two or three exceptions, opinions are
expressed cautiously and with a
manifest desire to show friendliness
for both Mr. Wilson and Italy, and
to avoid saying anything likely to
hinder the speedy restoration of
harmonv.
The Post refers to Mr. Wilsons
'wild west diplomacy," and says:
Mr. Wilson s name among the al-
les is like mat ot tne. ncn uncie,
nd they have accepted his manners
out of respect for his mean-" j
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Trefousse Kid
Gloves from France
Two-Clasp, P. K. sewn Kid
Gloves, in the most approved
styles and colors, with heav
ily embroidered backs, $4.
1f One) and two-clasp styles,
with wmtrasting embroidery
and Paris point backs. $3
and $3.25. Expertly fitted.
Lamp Shades
and Materials
Wire Frames, all sizes and
styles. ,
Plain and figured Silks
for cdverings and linings.
Georgette Crepes.
Silk Fringes, four and five
inches wide.
Gold and Silver Braids.
Tassels.
Learn to make shades.
Lessons every day. Classes
from 10 a. m. to 12 and 2 to
5 afternoons.
Orders taken for shades,
any style you wish.
Art Dept. -Third Fleer
Apparel is Delightful This Season
Lace and Embroidery Week
A National Affair--April 26 May 8
Fashion has made elaborate use of fine em
broideries and laces for Summer use. We, in
turn, have made extensive plans to conform
with the dictates of Fashion- The advisability
of making early selections is apparent when
one considers that stock replacements are
almost out of the question. So may we sug
gest that you anticipate your requirements for
the new season now while assortments are
fresh, extensive and complete in every respect?
The Finest of New Laces.
In design, in quality, in exclusiveness laces
from this house axe far above the average.
French and B. B. Vah.
Normandy and Filet Vah.
Cluny and Torchon Laces.
Hand-made Filet and Irish Crochet Laces,
beautiful Venise, Chantilly and Net Top Lace,
besides Chantilly Flouncings in white and
black.
As different as can be from
the usual selections one finds.
Distinctive New Embroideries.
11 Imported Embroideries prom
ise the loveliest of summer
fashions because of their un
usual selection and charm.
The utmost distinction is at
tained in Thompson-Belden em
broideries, and at no greater
cost than the more common
place patterns and qualities
command.
If Flouncings (27-inch), narrow
edges and insertions in mutched
sets are being quickly acquired
by well-informed women.
For dainty cool Summer
Dresses the wide flouncings
(27 and 45-inch), in white and
colors, are beyond compare.
tfFor Baby Layettes there are
ribbon and seam headings and
yokes of the most attracive
sorts.
II Besides Camisole Embroider
ies and Banding and Cambric
edges and insertions for fine
underwear.
We suggest the present as the best time
to choose while assortments are complete.
The Store for Blouses
Blouses SweatersPetticoats
Silk and Fibre Sweaters in the favored
shades of Pekin blue, navy, rose, ccral,
Russian green, gendarme, buff, henna,
peacock, apricot, lavender and beaver.
Silk Sweaters, $29.50 to $50
. Fibre Sweaters, $16.50 to $25
Specially Priced Georgette Blouses
Remarkable when one considers tne quality of ma
terial, fineness of decoration and workmanship.
Saturday, $3.95, $8.95 and $10.85.
Exclusive Blouse styles of the finest Georgette and
real lace', $25 to $29.50.
Petticoat selections are complete. Correct styles
in every fashionable material. From $5 to $15.
The Store for Blouses Second Floor.
No season has ever been ushered in
with fashions of such genuine beauty
and charm. No season has heretofore
made provision for every personality
so that every woman could dress be
comingly. 7
So we consider it proper to speak of
Spring and Summer apparel fashions
as unusual, in every respect, except
that they rigidly maintain the quality
standards so long associated with The
Thompson-Belden Store.
Tailleur and Novelty Suits,
Gowns, Dresses, Coats,
Capes, Skirts, Blouses
, Refreshingly new and delightful.;
J
for Exclusi vene s s
Fashions of the hour in distinctive Silks
for every daytime and evening occasion.
H Silks for evening wear
Imported novelty
Voiles in. combinations
of gold and Cope, silver
and Alice, rose and
white, admirable for
over dresses. Printed
and embroidered Geor
gettes, Moon Glo Satins,
Crepe Meteors, Satin
Meteors', Satin Raye,
Chiffon Taffetas in eve
ning shades.
ff For afternoon dresses
Auratone Cheney Foulards,
Imported French Foulards,
Satin De Chine, Two-toned
Satin, Chiffon Taffetas,
Moon Glo Crepes and Satins.
In distinctive patterns and
every imaginable shade. ,
fl Fabrics for Sport Weair Fan-ta-si,
Regalia, Satin Barre, Baron
ette Satin, Fairway, Mikado
Plaids. Interesting beyond mere
word description.
tf Georgettes deserve special mention because
they are no longer only plain, they are printed in
unusual designs, embroidered, and last of all, come
in novelty effects that are washable.
The pre-eminence of Thompson-Belden
Silks is the result of thirty-three years
of specializing---
South Aisle Maia Fleer
Spring Shirtings
Woven and printed Mad
ras and Silk Mixtures in
the newest of fast colored
patterns (32-inch), 50c to
$1 a yard.
1 Batemant
Haberdashery for Men
SHIRTS The best looking
patterns and colors, in pure
silk, part silk or madras you
have seen in many a day. A
truly wonderful display of
Manhattan, Eagle, Arrow,
Earl & Wilson shirts of dis
tinction. THE "BATWING" FOR
SPRING. Essentially the
cravat of a gentleman a
well-tied bat is a necessity.
Smart new patterns in every
required length.
FOUR-IN-HANDS of every
description hardly a silk, a
style or a color that we can
not show you.
DELPARK'S WASH NECK
WEAR is particularly attract
ive this season. A . full as
sortment of all styles.
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.
Plain hemstitched or initialed,
white or in colors. We are
prepared to talk values.
NEWNESS IN SOFT COL
LARS. Progress toward
greater personal comfort has
lead logically to the soft col
lar for business and informal
wear. Style without starch,
is the secret of soft collar
popularity. They look as well
as they feel, too. Earl &
Wilson, Delpark and Arrow
makes.
JEWELRY IN GOOD
TASTE. Pins for soft col
lars, In silver, gold and en
amel. Soft cuff links in beau
tifully designed enamel to
harmonize with the colors in
your shirts.
MEN'S HOSIERY has put in
its appearance. New Inter
wovens in plain shades and
clockings, also several . dis
tinctive fancies.
The Men's Shop To the Left As You Enter.
Knit Underwear
Fine ribbed Lisle Vests,
with or without shoulder
straps, 50c.
Ribbed Lisle Union Suits
with fitted or wide knee $1
We mention these two
numbers from a large and
very complete selection.