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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE JUNE 22. 1919. REPRISALS ON IRISH, CHARGE OF AMERICANS Yankee Mission Asks Release of British Prisoners to Ap pear Before Peace Con ference. Expert Decorator To Head Draperies for H. R. Bowen Co, Paved Roads Help pull Douglas County out of the mud. , Vote for paved Roads, Tuesday, June 24th. Store Hours During Summer Months. : 9 A. M. to 5 P.M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. ."'Hill. tifJBt- FOR CROWING OMAHA SETS THE PACG 'HI. I ii r ii it ii ii ii win lit m -iifj'-T-r u i u i m IU. ..illll Ml! By WILLIAM J. BUTLER. (International Ncwa ferric Staff Cor rMpondant.) (Special Cbl DUpaUh.) Paris, June 21. Accusing the Brit ish government of starting a series of reprisals against Irish men and women as a result of the "atrocities report" filed by the Irish-American commissioners here with the peace congress and charging that the fa mous Sinn Fein woman leader, the countess of Markiswicz, a member of the Irish Parliament, has been jailed to prevent her from testifying before a possible inquiry by the peace conference commission, Frank r Walsh and ex-Governor Edward K. Dunne of Illinois, have sent ,a lttter to Premier Lloyd George arid the American peace commission, requesting the release of the countess. Thr letter points out that she was Arrested and is now being punished an a reprisal and gives the following reasons: Countess Hat Evidence. "I. Much of the detailed evidence of the atrocities committed against women prisoners in Ireland was fur nished us by the countess of Mar kiewicz. "2 She has in her possession evi dence of certain unspeakable out rages the details of which have not jet been published, but which we intend to submit to the commission of inquiry when selected by the peace congress. "3. We have indubitable proof at hand that during the course of our investigation in Ireland the rountess was shadowed by spies in the em ploy of the British government and a direct threat was made against her during the progress of our inquiry. Arrested Following Report. "4 She was arrested on frivolous charges after our report was sent to you s "5. The sentence imposed upon her i$ for a length of time which would keep her in - jail during the inquiry that may be made py the peace congress. "We sincerely hope that, animated by a decent regard for the opinion of mankind, which we know you cherish, and in view of the forego ing considerations, especially having in mind the danger to the life of the countess of Markiewicz through suffering in jail, you will use your great power and authority ns prime minister of Great Britain to secure the immediate release of 'this revered and worthy woman. Fear More Arrests. ; "We have, moreover, reasons to apprehend that arrests of other wo men who suffered atrocities on their (wn persons while in jail, or who witnessed them upon - others, are impending, and that it is the pur pose of the English government to remove from Ireland men and wo men whose testimony may be indis pensable to the proposed investiga tion "We make this request, not at the instance of the countess of Markie wicz or of the Irish government, but an the grounds of common human ity, so that when a committee of in juirv is appointed, those upon whom sitroc'ties have been practiced or ; nho have witnessed them will not e incarcerated in prison or so roken in health as to be unable to ittend the hearings." ( Kin of Lincoln Reaches Century Mark; Taboos Booze and Tobacco Philadelphia The wish of Abner Linccln's friends, oft expressed, that he might live to be 100 years old has come true, the former hav ing just celebrated the occasion of that many years in the world. Mr. Lincoln, who is still going strong, has asked his friends to raise the ante ten years more now that he has passed the century mark. Con gratulatory letters and birthday cards from China and Korea were received by the aged man on his natal day. while friends here liter ally showered him with flowers. Asked for a recipe for such a long life, Mr! Lincoln replied that they were activity, optimism and temperance, with the accent on the last qualification. "Liquor never did good for any one except as medi cine," declares the centenarian, "and it has been the cause of a great , deal of harm." ; Lincoln thinks that though pro hibition won't come in a day, it will arrive eventually. Awaiting that happy time he is still tabooing to bacco and alcohol, as he has done all nis life and is eating his three squares a day. Though not direct ly related to Abraham Lincoln, some connection exists generations back His grandfather fought in the revolution and his grandsons are veterans of the late war. He was born in New England. 1,500 Electrical Volts 1 A , Strike Man He Lives 1 Chester, Pa. Although 1,500 volts of electricity passed through bis body. Frank Heffinger will re cover. Heffinger came in contact with a live wire carrying this volt age while at work for an electric company here. In trying to rescue Heffinger two fellow workmen were : sent to a hospital. Heffinger is badly burned and all three were frightfully burned. - Here's Doughnut Secret. Boston. June 21. Here is' the re ceipt of ifce doughnut made by Sal vation Army lassies for the Ameri can doughboys in the trenches. Five cups of flour, two cups of sugar, five teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one teaspoonful of salt, two - ..J t,ranrr mm n( milk, one teaspoonful of lard. Knead, shape with a doughnut cotter, drop into hot lard. Four dosea doughn-ta max bf t-d with tt abort new 1 J. A. Andrews. Omaha's rapid growth finds many of its large retail stores enlarging and improving, and perhaps none have felt the necessity of expanding more than the H. R. Bowen Co., who early this spring began remodeling their store tomore properly display their merchandise and cater to the rapidly increasing number of people shopping with them. The demands made during the past on their drapery department, induced H. R. Bowen to greatly in crease the facilities and floor space previously devoted to this division of the store's nlrchandising, and to place at its head J. A. Andrews of Duluth, who for the past 22 years has been at the head of several of the largest firms devoting their time to the decorating of homes beauti ful. Mr. Andrews was for some time with John S. Bradstreet Co., lead ing decorators of the northwest, the house which lanned and executed all the interior decorations for the Hotels Radisson and Dyckman of Minneapolis, as well as laying out the color scheme decorations for the homes of Drs. Mayo and Plummer of Rochester, Minn. Before coming to Omaha, Mr. An drews spent several weeks in the east placing orders for immediate and future deliveries for the finest of imported lace curtains and Eng lish nets. England Spends Millions For the Entertainment Of "State Guests" By FLOYD MACGRIFF, International JOwi Servic Staff Correspondent. London. England has spent 000,000 a year during the war for entertainment of "state guests," a id this outlay for hospitality is regard ed here as money well spent in the empire's behalf. Expenditure along this line will continue, though the war is over, for, looked at in one way, this outlay buys the very best form of propaganda personal con tact, illumination and entertainment. America, not being an empire. might look with suspicion upon such a large "slush fund," as antagonists might term it. But those under standing Britain's geographical and commercial position, the customs of the country and the stream of hig'. ly placed individuals from far-off lands who come to England do not criticize but admire, even though thev do not approve of the olavine- host method of propaganda and the results obtained. One who has been a guest is not quick to be unfriendly toward the host. One who has been personally conducted" on an excursion for any purpose is more easily to be con vinced. Those woh have been atten tively entertained do not readily for eet it. Such may be the basis for sufficient attention to foreign guests. During the closing months of the war it was deemed expedient to bring over American editors to see for themselves how much England had done and was doing to win the war. First came the editors of large American dailies, then the editors of important Americin monthly and weekly magazines, then editors of trade journals, then cf religious publications, then of sec tional dailies, and no doubt if the "bally war" had lasted long enoug'i the editors of college sheets and country weeklies would, have had a look around the munition factories of England, the training centers o depots in France, each delegation being shown things ...ich naturally would appeal to it most. Whatever was done in this line was done well and thoroughly. It was not a slipshod affair. No bag gage was lost, no guest had to ma..: hotel arrangements, no dull mo ments were allowed to creep in. An American congressional delegation was kept so busy seeing and doing things that the members didn't ha 'e time to send home picture post cards. Guests of many nations, includ ing allied nationsrepresenting the military, naval, political, industi.it or journalists elements, came n1 saw what England was doing in the war by land, air and sea, from North Russia to Mesopotamia 1. Africa. Three hundred British workmen were personally conducted along t'.ie far-flung front in France so th.-.t they might return and tell their mates at the loundrv and forge wh t the soldiers were doing and the value of the work behind the lines. These delegates were selected by fellow employes. It was an objet less a to the shipbuilding riveU.s and shell-making workmen. Distinguished fo..gners, p and military, from co-belligerents Europe and the near east were '.n London so constai.-.y taeir i excueu i.-.-c public interest. Wh:le on the subject of person 1 propaganda it might be well to re cord that King George himself must sense its value. While in no way intimating that it is necessary for the king to utilize "propaganda" for there is a genuine warmth in the of every Britain for "h s king" the reigning monarch ap pears to have-adopted more demo cratic tendencies than any predec:s sor, dropping all possible of the aloofness that usually is associated wit. a Ida . Monday Morning at 9 A. M. A Most Extraordinary Event v A Remarkable Sale of Higli Grade Silk savings for you. Domestics tt i i U nCl6rPriC6CL In this department you will find emphatic proof of our merchandising supremacy in -the way of widest variety and notable economies. 'PONGEE SHIRTING, highly mercerized yarn, in a splendid assortment of new patterns and colorings, 32 inches wide, special, at yard, 39c. BLEACHED MUSLIN, pajama checks, nainsooks, cambrics, mill remnants, 36 in. wide, exceptional, at yd. 18e. PERCALES Dress, wrapper and shirt ing styles, light and dark colors, all new patterns, 36 inches wide, at 35c. DRESS VOILE, fancy printed, in a splendid assortment of floral and con ventional designs on white and tinted grounds special, at yard, 19c. SILK MIXED SHIRTING, 32 and 36 inches wide, in a big variety of pretty Jacquard and striped effects, well worth $1, Monday, at yard, 75c. 36-INCH ENGLISH PRINTS, a cotton fabric in a splendid assortment of new and attractive designs and colorings, for porch dresses, sport suits, skirts, etc., at yard, 39c. x FINE ZEPHYR DRESS GINGHAM, in plaids, checks, stripes and plain shades, 32 inches wide, an almost endless va riety to choose from, special Monday at yard, 35c, 59c, 75c. WHITE NAINSOOK, good quality for fine underwear, etc., in long mill lengths, 40 inches wide, regular 40c value, at yard, 25c. , -BASEMENT one It may be stated without any hesitancy that this is one of the most phenomenal silk sales we have ever announced THESE silks comprise the before-inventory stock of odd lots from the Morris Woolf Silk Co., 200 West Adams St., Chicago, one of the largest silk wholesalers in the East. Each season before inventory, this firm assembles its odd lots, which by way of explanation, are lengths 6 to 18 yards, too small to "sample them" for their traveling salesmen. This year, after a most successful season, this firm accumulated thousands of yards of "odd lot silks in the most de sirable of weaves and colorings, which we purchased at an almost unbelievable price concession: This purchase is now offered you in this sale Monday regardless of qualities or value at $1 per yard. The Colored Silks 36-Inch Width Unless Stated Otherwise. 1,050 Yards of Chiffon Taffeta. 1 ,1 75 Yards of Fine Messaline. 1 ,000 Yards of Stripe and Plaid Taffeta. 1 ,050 Yards of Stripe and Plaid Messaline. 400 Yds. 32-In. Satin Stripe White Shirting 425 Yards of High Grade Moire. 325 Yards of Fine Bengaline. 375 Yds. 32-In. Extra Heavy Wash Duck j The emo Wonderlift Corset Indispensable t r is a iact tnat nunareas oi 1 fort until thev wear a Nen corset skirt which fits under and lifts up the abdomen according as it is adjusted by strings from the outside. The Corset Which Provides Scientific Abdominal Support The comfort and relief afforded by this corset are so great that you should be fitted to your proper model as soon as possible. Your figure will be improved at once, as the Wonderlift is as stylish a corset as it is hygienic. No. 554, illustrated $6.00 For the full figure of average height. Fine white coutil, sizes 22 to 36. Other models in Nemo corsets from $3 to 13.50. 2-yd. Wide Fine Damask 2.50 val. 1.98 yd. About 30 Pieces in Patterns, Copies of Smart Irish Linens EMBROIDERED SETS; one Spread and Bolster to match ; scalloped ends, cut corners, in neat Irish embroidered de signs; set, 5.98. Summer Grass Rugs. At 1-3 Less Reg. Price Cool, sanitary, reversible Rugs for indoor or outdoor use; woven from sweet prairie grass. Stenciled in artistic designs ; color combinations in blues, greens, browns and grays Six 4-6x7.6 6.75 I Sua 8x10 11.75 Sit 6x9 6.95 I Six xl? 12.95 THIRD FLOOR 12,000 A Wide Range of A FTER reading this announcement the fact that this sale is extraordinary is readily apparent, and indeed it is, for Jr. with silks at the pinnacle of popularity and in spite of steadily increasing prices, we offer you this opportunity to" Vurchase these high grade silks the most desirable qualities, at a ridiculously low price. Earl attendance is imperative No mail or phone orders for Many Reasons women never Know real corset com- Wonderlift. The reason for this is THIRD FLOOR FANCY SCARFS; one lot of lace-trimmed with filet motifs, also pretty colored em broidered designs ; choice Monday, each, at 98c. CLUNY LACE DOILIES in the 6-inch; one big lot, while they last our 39c number, each, 19c MAIN FLOOR Your Musical Tutor Think what the Victrola means as a cultivator of the musical taste of children in the home. Surely you owe it to their present and future happiness to put A VICTROLA in your home. Come in and let us demon strate the Victrola and ex plain its advantages. Main Floor Pompeian Room. Yards at $1 Per Yd, Materials and Colors KM mm MAIN FLOOR ' MADEIRA DOILIES in the 10-inch size, in neat designs, hand-embroidered, all linen cloth; a big special,. each, 39c Children's s The Black Silks 36-Inch Width Unless Stated Otherwise. 1,800 Yards of Chiffon Taffeta. 1 , 1 50 Yards of Messaline. 975 Yards of Moire. 650 Yards of Novelty Silk Poplin. 425 Yards 40-Inch Plain Silk Poplin. 350 Yards of Crepe de Chine. 375 Yards of Coating Bengaline. 385 Yards of Crystal Corel. Special Offerings Summery Wash Goods In this department you will find values that are the result of our early purchases our fore thought which reverts to you in the way of de cided economies. WHITE PIQUE, splendid equality, in as sorted medium and wide wale, for wash suits, skirts, etc. 36 inches wide, special, at yard, 59c. EMBROIDERED WHITE VOILE in a variety of new designs for pretty waists and dresses. 40 inches wide, priced, Monday, special at yard, 59c. 44-INCH WHITE VOILE, beautiful soft -chiffon finish, very sheer and clingy for summer, extra value, at yard, 50c COLORED ORGANDY, 40 inches wide, a sheer, dainty fabric in all the want ed plain shades for pretty dresses, waists, etc., permanent finish, yd. 75 Smart Novelty White Goods ( Very Special 98c per Yd. Novelty white goods, including woven and embroidered lace and shadow voile,' batiste etc., foreign and do mestic fabrics, grouped in one lot, for this sale, 40 inches wide. FANCY DRESS VOILE, in a wonderful collection of new and exclusive print ings, including Georgette and two tone effects, 40 inches wide, hundreds of pieces, at yard, 59c, 75c and $1. WHITE ORGANDY, a dainty, cool, sheer wash fabric, for waists, blouses, dresses, in long mill lengths, 40 inches wide, values to 60c, special, yd., 35c FANCY FLAXON BATISTE in a beau tiful assortment of new printings on white and tinted grounds, at yard, 29a EGYPTIAN TISSUE in a beautiful as sortment of plaids and all the wanted plain shades, very desirable for sum mer wash dresses, waists, 27 inches wide, special, at yard, 48c. MAIM FLOOR -i