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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1919. LOAN SALESMEN 'PHONE FRIENDS FROM BALLOON .Miss Marion Howeand Two Others, Given Trips as Re ward for Selling Victory vr-:; : Bonds. .' Mis Marion 'Howe' made a bal loon, tsct nston yesterday at Fort 4 Omaha. Lieut. Col. Jacob Wuest, commander of the fort," was her ; pilot. Miss Howe remained op about . 45 minutes and was sorry to have ' to come down to earth then. I , The reason for her tnp was that she was the woman who sold the largest amount of Victory loan t "notes last week. And Colonel Wuest had made the, balloon ride offer as an inducement to Victory loan work '- it) Omaha. - 'fV. B. Cheek, president of the '- Omatja. Automobile ' club, the man i who sold the largest amount last week, also had a balloon trip yes- ttrday morning, as had also U J. Thomson, ' ... "Oh, it was perfectly wonderful," paid Miss Howe. "I could see the , whole city spread out like a toy town below me; 2,000 feet. Colonel f Wuest said it was." Not a Bit "Scared." "Scared! I wasn't a bit scared. I felt, safer than I do in an automo bile. And I telephoned to father and mother and a dozen of my friends from the balloon up there 2,000 feet high. Oh, it was great" ' None of the vpassengers- ' were Scared, . apparently. They were iken up, one at a time, each trip being accompanied , by Colonel Wuest. The capacity of the balloon . and basket is such that it was not considered advisable to take more ihin two on each trip. '. Each aerial voyager donned a heavy unionall suit of canvas lined with fleece, boots lined with woolen felt, and a helmet, also lined with ' Beece. . Then they stepped in the . basket and speedily were high in the air. Could See Twenty Miles. ' "I wasn't a bit scared," said Mr. Cheek. "It was a novel experience indeed, and especially the feature 6f telephoning to friends from up there. I could see about 20 miles, ;he atmosphere being very clear and " ilmost no wind blowing. , An additional inducement to the states of the tenth federal reserve district to keep going strong on the . Victory loan drive was received in . Omaha by T. C. Byrne, state chair ' man for Nebraska. It is the offer of a captured German cannon which' will be awarded to the state in this district which shows the greatest '.' percentage of subscription above its quota. , Though Omaha is "over, the top," the state subscriptions, as reported s so far to Kansas City headquarters shows only $18,930,150, which is only r J6 per cent of the state quota. The drive will not end May 17 and big subscriptions are looked for from the country where bad .roads have kept many of the farmers from J being reached. v Chinese Delegates v . Are Instructed byv Cable Not to Sign 'Paris, May 9. (By Associated Press.) The Chinese delegation has . received cabled instructions from Peking not to sign the .tjeaty of peace because of the Kiao Chau Shantung settlement. Instructions to the same effect have been received from the repre sentatives of both the northern and southern governments in the peace conference at Shanghai. Three-Year Sentence Given ' Violator of the Mann Act " Sacramento, Cal., May 9. William , ' E. Gowling, convicted in the United States district court here last Tues day of having .transported . Mrs. Myrna iP. Northcutt of Riverside, Cal., .from, Reno,' Nev., to Sloat, Cal.,, for immoral purposes in viola tion, of the Mann act, was sentenced today to serve three years in Mc Neil's Island penitentiary and pay a fine of $2,500, - . ; i Mrs. Northcutt, ilieir of the late Martin Pattison, banker of Superior, ' Vis., is the wife ; pf Lt Carlton Northcutt, a discharged naval of ficer. Lieutenant. Norrticutt was a witness against Gowling. Angel! Appointed Head of National Research Council Washington,' May 9. The national research council .announced today the appointment of Dean Tames R. Angell of the University of Chicago as chairman of the council for the year beginning July 1. The national research council was I k organized in 1916 by the National . Academy of "Sciences, as a measure I of national preparedness and was reorganized a year ago under a ' o'r-sidential order. Dean Angell succeeds Dr. George - - E. Hale, director of the Mount Wil- so. (Cat) solar observatory. Commander of Hun U-Boat Lodged in London Tower London,r May 9. The captain of ,ta German submarine - arrived in , London from Spain today' and was placed in the tower. The Star un 0er stands that he was the com mander of a U-boat which sank several hospital ' ships. ' Army Orders. WaihlnrtoO. May. (8pcll Telegram.) Capt Fr&nolit Baldwin Sheldon, medical rorpa. la relieved from duty at Camp Dtx, Wrlrhtatown, N. J., and will proceed to Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming; First lit. Frank S. Judson, quartermaster corps, upon be ing relieved from present duty by Second L.t John P. Stovell, quartermaster corps, will proceed to Fort Meade. South Dakota, as supply of fleer; Capt. James E. Holmes, signal corps,1 Is relieved from his present duties at Fort Das Moines, and will pro ceed to Camp Dodge. a Men Sau i lie tv uimci i u GERMANS MAY SEEK SUPPORT OF BOLSIIEVIKI (Coa tinned From Fag One.) arms, but by a means more brutal, economic slavery." y ; German Delegates Divided. - Paris, May 9. The German dele gates to the peace congress are con siderably divided among themselves in their views on the peace terms, submitted by the allied and associ ated powers,-it was intimated today by a high British authority," a Reut ers statement says. The German delegates . to the peace congress conferred among themselves last evening until mid right. ' . Six members of the mission have left for Berlin, three of these being newspaper men who returned to Perlin in Order to be able to write more freely their views on the peace terms. , . ' .,. , Wilson Blamed By Germans. Lond6n, May 9. In a riew of German . opinion on the terms of peace, telegraphed here, Reuter's Eerlin correspondent says that a remark heard on all sides in Berlin is: "Rather anarchy than such slav ery," and that all the people are discussing the consequences pf a refusal by Germany to sign the treaty, ' 1 "President Wilson," continues the correspondent,' "is particularly the object of criticism, his so-called weakness evoking indignation, al though there are still many .who base their hopes upon him. "According to the Zeitung Amit- I WE take, pleasure in announcing that in addi tion to the other lines of fine high grade shoes we have receive ttfy lm Shoes for Women ' They embody inbuilt custom made features which provide for absolute comfort, long wear and good appearance to the last day. F. & M. Boot Shop . Corner 16th and Farnam First National Bank Building. ftanndairdl Drugs and Toilet Articles Every Saturday we especially prove the truth of our slogan, "You save time and money by trading at the Sherman & MeConnell Drug Stores." Our stocks are limited only by .the demands of our customers Medicinal Articles at Money-Saving Prices a EOo Limestone Phosphate, - for 37c 60c Ely's Cream Balm 44c 60C St Jacob's Oil. ........44c 85o Jads Salts ..-73c 25c Tiz, for tender feet. ...19c 25o Menthol Inhalers 19c 75c bottle White Parafflne Oil for internal use..., 57c 50c Listerine 37c $1.00 Syrup of Hypophosphites With Iron and Manganese. 79c 60c California Syrup of Figs, for -44c $1.00 Bliss Naturo Herb Tnblets, for .-87c $1.50 Oudes Pepto-Mangan, for $1.12 60c Vlck's Vapo-Rub, for. ..44c Peanut Oil We have Just received a ship ment of Piedmont Peanut Oil . now so much used as a food article. -pint cans 35c 1 -quart cans $1.25 1-gallon cans ' $4.00 Toilet Goods 25c Keepclean Tooth Paste, for .;....19c 25c Victor's Antiseptic Tooth Paste, for Qc 25c bottle Glycerine and Rose water, for igc 15c Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap, for....;...... gc 25c Mason's Magic Shampoo, for iTc 85c Tokalon Roseated Cream, for 5gc 75c Gray Bristle Hair Brushes, for ... .....59c $2.00 White Ivory Mirrors, for ...JM..39 81.50 Oriental Cream.... $J ',3 Packer's Tar Soap.,.......l9c Sherman 6 HcConnell Drug Co. Corner 16th and Dodge. Corner 16th and Harney Corner 19th and Farnam. Corner 24th and Farnam l ' Corner 49th and Dodge. tag, all the parties, from the ex treme left to the extreme right, re gard the treaty as impossible of ac ceptance. The president of the Ber lin Chamber of Commerce, Franz Mendelssohn, says the first im pression is a crushing one, but he is hopeful that the entente may be finally convinced that Germany can only discharge its obligations -if it remains economically sound. "Director Cuttmann of the Dres den bank expresses himself as con vinced that the peace proposals, un less they are altered, mean Ger many's absolute ruin.' Demand Verbal Discussion. Berne, . May 9. (Havas.) The German government has tele graphed to the delegates at Ver sailles ordering them to present to the allied and associated powers within the IS days allowed a propo sition demanding verbal discus sions, -dispatches from Berlin say. The peace committee of the Ger man national assembly at a meet ing Thursday discussed the peace terms.' .President Fehrenbach, of the assembly declared that the terms presented to Germany were more drastic than the most pessi mistic forecasts had indicated-and that the provisions meant the per petual enslavement of the German people. He declared that the treaty was dictated I by hate. Chancellor Scheidemann, Berlin dispatches add, pointed out what he called the contradictions between President Wilson's principles and the peace terms. He described the terms as being a death sentence for the Germari people.. The committee adjourned after approving the announced intention of the government to obtain "an acceptable peace" by negotiation. Observers at Versailles, according to a dispatch dated there Thursday, anticipate that verbal discussion ot some parts of the treaty may be permitted, although the announced decision of the interallied peace Harney Street Down stairs Lunch and Soda Room The handsome soda and lunch I cafe downstairs in our beautiful new store at ICth and Harney street is altogether tlio most at tractive place in Omaha for noon-day lunch. The room itself is largo and attractive and tho servlco prompt and adequate, while the menu affords an araplo assortment ot tasty foods at rea sonable prices.. Week End Pantry Sp&ials 35c Symond'a Inn Peanut Butter, 10-oz 24c 1-1 b. Opeko Coffee 33c 30c Symond's Inn 'Cocoa... 19c 35c bottle Extract ot Vanilla, for 24c 40c bottle Extract of Lemon, for 29c 50c-lb. packet Black and Green Tea, for 34c Stationery Mb. Cascade Lraen Writing Paper, for....: 29 C 24 Sheets Stalwart Linen Paper witli Envelopes to match 19c Household Articles H. R. H. Paint Cleaner 9c 25c pkg. Red Cedar Compound, for moths ..19c 40c bottle Witch Hazel.... 29c 15c bottle Household Ammonia, for 9c Shamo Polishing Cloths, each 10c and 15c H. & H. Cleaning Soap, pkg., for 15c " 2 for 25c Moth Balls, pkg., , . ' 5c. 10c 15c and- 25c" commission has been against such procedure. National Assembly Called. Berne, Switzerland, May 9. (Ha vas.) The German national assem bly has been called to meet in Ber lin Monday, May 12. - ' Church Dignitaries Honor . - Late Superior of Paulists New Yorlr May 9. Dignitaries of the Roman Catholic church from all parts of the country attended funer al services for the Rev. ' John,' J. Hughes, superior of the Paulist fa thers, in the church of St. Paul the Apostle here today. Archbishop Hayes pronounced the absolution. Monsignor Mooney, in a eulogy, re counted Father Hughes' missionary work from his ordination to the priesthood, .35 years ago, until his death. . - ' - ' Bank Charters. - Washington, May . (Special Tslegrsm.) Warron F Jones has mada application for a charter for the First National hank, Wllmot. a D.. with a capital of 185,000. To Increase tha capital of the First Na tional bank, Bleseton, 8. V , from 180,000 to 175.000 has bten approved. The Store for Blouses Saturday's displays will include, among many others, a most compre hensive showing of Tub Blouses Priced $2.50, $2.95, $3.50, $3.95 and $5. t New creations of fine Georgette will make their bow at the same time. These are exclusive blouse fashions which will meet with the approval of all well dressed women. $25, $29.50 and $35. Beautiful needlework and the best of materials make these modes very artistic. SILK SUITS for Sport Wear The coming summer sea son will be one of rare beauty if these new suit fashions are any cri terion. $15 and $16.50 No extra charge for alterations. Navy Taffeta Hats Newest white ,milans, altogether i r r esistible with their trimmings of lovely flowers and smart ribbons. Displayed for the first time Saturday. $10 $12.50 and $15 Printed Georgettes New "arrivals disclose many of the latest styles, which are quite beyond description. $3 and $3.50 a Yard The Silk Shop Sale Saturday' of Silk Hose Broken lines of fine silk Hosiery, in black, white, gray, pink and tan. Not all sizes. Sold regularly up to $2.50. Saturday $1.39 a pair. CHICAGO GETS COLD SNUB FROM WORLD WAR VETS (Continued oni Pace One.) offered a resolution declaring the rejection of Chicago was not meant as a reflection ori the patriotism of its loyal citizens. This was carried unanimously. , V Pittsburgh; St. Louis and San Francisco were , among the j other cities endeavoring to obtain the com ing convention. The soldiers and sailors council of Seattle, Wash., was barred from the organization on the ground that its membership contained I. W. W. and other so-called radicals. It was in formed that many of its members would be welcomed by the legion, but that they must first sever con nection with the club. , Sergeant Sherman Curtin,, repre senting the club, declared it was en Fine Petticoats Another showing of Floriswah, Silk Jersey and Milanese Silk Petti coats in the gayest of colors for summer. So far from ordinary in ap pearance that you'll like them immensely. $8.75, $9.50, $10.50, $12.50 Are mujh in fash . ion's favor at pres- ent. We have priced ful styles Saturday $10 Smart in appearance, light in weight, some have lisiere facings, others clever lisiere pip-, ings. .Trimmings of gly cerine ostrich, grosgram ribbon, coque feathers, large1 wired taffeta bows arid other clever tai lored effects. Special Prices Saturday Sorosis Footwear Fashions New Pumps and Oxfords Kid and Patent Pumps with tight high tongues to keep them shapely; a high arch and a Louis heel for smartness.-; $10 in kid and patent. $11 in brown kid. The low heeled pumps is another attraction . in footwear for this" season. In. pafent:.leather,-$8.50. In black kid, $8.50. In brown calfskin, $8. deavoring to "clean out the I. V. W. and bolsheviki." He was both hissed and cheered at times, but his credentials were discredited... The caucus today elected" Private P. C Calhoun, a marine of Bridge port, Conn., third vice chairman and passed several minor resolutions in cluding one urging support of the Victory loan. ( The caucus is scheduled to close tomorrow but the slowness with which . the various questions have been settled may make another day necessary. Pitch Tents In Brooklyn To House, Evicted Tenants New York,vMay 9.The mayor's committee on rent f profiteering pitched army tents on Schools sites in the BrDwnville section of Brook lyn today to provide shelter for 166 families who expect to be evicted There 'were scores of evictions throughout New York Gty today and ' household furniture was piled on the sidewalks by city marshals in virtually every ward. Reports were received of several cases in which dispossessing landloids were assaulted by angered tenants. ThompsoiirBeld.e2x &Ga 7jfaeIt,sJizo2t Ge2iferorT4omeii Crowley Neckwear Is Really Distinctive The styles are original and express the highest art of neckwear making. Much handwork radds to their attractiveness. Vests and Vestees. Separate Collars. , Collars with cuffs. Net and Lace Collars. - Besides fishue and pleated ruffling for collars, all over net and lace tucking for vestees. Knit Successfully 3uality will tell and when Minerva and Utopia farns are used you can al ways rest assured of ob taining the very best re sults with your work. Strong, smooth yarns, both of them, in a splendid va riety of popular rich-appearing shades. Competent instructors to assist you in starting and finishing any style of knit ted garment you may de sire. Lessons daily Mornings, 10 to 12; afternoons, 2 to 5. Artneedlework Third Floor Practical,v sensible and 'comfortable are low heeled .oxfords of kid skin. In brown, $10. In black, $9. ' U. S. SEAPLANES RESUME OCEAN FLIGHT TODAY (Continued From Pace One.) Transatlantic air journey by these machines. The postponement was due to a desire to replace four pro pellers, but no details were con tained in the message from the mine layer Baltimore at Halifax. It was assumed by officers here that propellers on both the NC-1, and the NC-3 showed signs of wear, which prompted Com. John H. Towers, in command of the seaplane division, to wait over a day at Hali fax. Possibly it had been decided to change to a slightly different type, it was said, but at any rate it was certain that only minor trou bles had been developed in the ma chines in the 500-mile dash yester day from Rockaway to Halifax. Arrangements for the flight were geous Days for Shopping Daintiest of New Dresses For Commencement and Graduation . - a. Beautiful fashions in fine white materials. appropriate for the ending of the school year. These are dress styles designed particu-' larly for this special occasion youthful modes, graceful and becoming to the young Miss. : . The prices are well within reason as a' viewing will quickly demonstrate. ' ' .', -,. " ' -. . $19.50 $25 $29.50 $35 to '$65 ; . . '' ; j, " No Extra Charges for Alterations , ' Trefousse Gloves Fine Kid Gloves are a very necessary part of the cos tume and should be chosen with care. One rever makes a mist&ke in select ing Trefousse, which are the best of all imported French Kid. First quality with two pearl clasps, .richly em broidered backs, all sizes, styles and fashionable shades. $4. Fine special pique Trefousse, $3 and $3.25. Expertly fitted. Wash Cottons of Distinction To realize how delightful the new cotton fabrics are, it is but necessary to view our present displays, which for charm and novelty surpass anything here tofore produced. Voiles, organdies, crepes and other sheer, cool Summer mate rials in all fashionable colors and a most unusual variety of patterns. A particularly fine ' display at 75c, 85c and $1 a yard. Opposite the Silk Wenoma Corsets A Topless Front Lace Model for $2 You will find a Wenoma in valuable in acquiring the grace and symmetry of the new fig ure. Summer frocks fashioned over this new model are certain to be graceful and charming. The most important item or dress is the corset, so select it with care. This particular Wenoma model : is an excellent value at Satur day's price of $2. Third Floor Underwear For Women Lisle Vests, low neck, sleeve less, 75c. Lisle Union Suits, low neck, fitted or wide knees, $1.50; extra sizes, $1.75. Flesh colored silk bloomers of a very fine quality, $6.25. Complete selections of knit and silk underwear in every de sirable style and dependable quality. Center Aisle Main Floor said today to be working out smoothly, and while the machines are enroute to the region of. Cape Broyle, from which the actual flight for Europe will be started, the stag is being set for that Transatlantic flight. Naval vessels were moving today in their stations along the path to be followed under a regular schedule and nothing " would dc velop, it was said, that would niaka a prolonged delay in starting for. the Azores necessary unless the ma chines encounter further accidents. Vlckers-Vimy to Make Attempt. ' Halifax, N. S.. May 9. apt. John Alcock and a party of aviators and mechanics .arrived here today on the liner Mauretaipia to prepare for. an attempt to fly across the Atlantic, lt was said that Vickers-Vimy bombing plane would arrive on a later steamship and be taken to St. Johns, N. F., where Captain Alcock expects to begin his flight , Silver Takes Big Jump. New York, May 9. Bar silver closed in this market today at, $1.05$4, which is an advance of 4 cents since the government price restriction was removed two lays afo.. Graceful Capes $25 to $85 Some , of the most attrac tive capes that have come to our attention this sea son. Capes can be so un attractive unless properly designed that these very distinctive ones are worth noticing. Silk Sweaters A particularly fine value is $35. The colors are cherry red, sea foam, navy, petunia, white and black. Linen Huck Guest towels It is sufficient to. say that we can not today dupli cate the quality of these towels for twice the prices asked Saturday. , Plain, 50c, 65c and 75c. Fringed, 50c and 75c. Linen Section TheMen'sShop IN THE SHIRTS WE 4ELL one discovers ell of the features which make for style and com-; fort fast colored fabrics, 'ex clusive patterns, individual weaves,' correct sleeve lengths and accurate fit. . Familiar makes in sizes 13 to 18. MOST OF THE NEW NECK WEAR is made by hand, with special attention given to the many details of workmanship which make for perfection. Silk knits, silk four-in-hands and bat wings wash neckwear noth ing omitted. . " YOUR SUMMER PAJAMAS. How is your supply? Night shirts, too. We have middy styles, single button effects and regulation, styles. In cool ma dras, soisette, nainsook and other Summer materials. Fault less, Universal and Brighton ' makes. A wonderfully good assortment, FANCY HOSE JUST IN. New effects which most men will like for wear with Summar ox fords. In addition, we have a full assortment of plain shades in cotton, lisle, fibre and silk. '
