Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, July 06, 1919, Page 2, Image 2
2 THE . OMAHA SUNDAY. -BEE: JULY 6,v 1919. H I: V v.. .4 $ W - VON HlflDEtlBURG ASSUMES BLAME FOR ACTS :0F AVAR i mm mi Inspired t Kaiser's Proclama tions to Soldiers He' Wishes -Allies -to Be informed 'Through German President. - LonHon, July 5. Field 'Marshal von ' Hindenburg, former chif of the German staff, declares that he is responsible for acts of German . main headquarters since August, 1916, and also the proclamations of -. former Emperor William concern i ing the waging- of warfare. He I- asks President Ebert of Germany to- inform the allies to this effect, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph-com-v. pany. The field marshal arrived in Hano ' ver Friday, the dispatch states, and " telegraphed the following message to President Ebert: "The signing of the peace treaty gives me occasion for declaring that I am responsible for the decisions and acts of main headquarters, since August 29, 1916, -and also that all proclamations and orders of his ma jesty, the emperor, and king, con cerning the waging of warfare, were issued upon my advice and upon my responsibility. I beg of yu therefore to inform the German peto pie and the allied governments. o thjs declaration." The declaration by Field Marshal von Hindenburg that he was respotn- siblc for acts committed by the Ger mans and for proclamations of tfie former emperor is the second to be made by a German leader since . it . b ' r it JT VV .JlK. " Yt Jef , Vacationists Are Stocking 'Up at July Clearance Sate 1 (he House of Menagh Continuing V Jtt a Note: The women who read the fiigns -of the times see every :indication of -higher prices ahead, and are buying lovely sarge. suits-suits hat will give .them that well dressed look at th& lakes and vacationing places, and will prepare them for -the fall, when the other women will be paying four timesas much for the same suits.- Saturday wetted out a lot of our friends in serge and silk suits, Las well as sending dozens away happy with bar gains in delightfuT'summer dresses. For1 Monday we offer some .more unusual values, begin ning with ' Graceful Summer and Fall Wraps at $9.75 . We irish there -"were more tban 26 of these to offer, but too many otJler youthful women bare iron ted them, at prices many times this ' special one forXthe Clearance- Bala Here are sm&H hip length- and -three-quarter length capes, un Uned, or aalf lined with pussy willow. ! . Bolivia Rookie : Tan ' . Serge Peanut Taupe Brown Beach Linens and Party Organdies at $25 v Her are a group of frocks that spelf grace and youth in every line, colored in palest gold with touches of braid and 'embroidery, and in wild rose pink, and ' white and lavender, trilled with dainty lace and ribbon. Frocks that call for : the wide leghorn hat and a hammock in a shady yard or the center of an admir ing eircl on a summer hotel veranda. "And wfaen yaa bur one, yon areekving ftoough money to buy the beautiful leg hotn to so with it. Special Bargain , Vacation Ginghams at ) $4.85 : . " 1 Smart little frocks. Just the thing for tennis, - boating, pic nicking,' and beach parties. , . Principals M :.n M, ilk m 1'Vl , : h - r t-- V Ml was officially announced that the al lies purposed to place on trial politi cal and military leaders of Germany fo.-v causing the war and for viola tions of the rules of warfare., The other leader who assumed respon sibility for the acts of former Em peror William was Dr. Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg, former German chancellor, who held office at the be ginning of the war. the J Monday Light Velour Navy' Blue French Blue Tricotlne Wistaria Morocco Tailored Suits' lFor Vacation Travel , Navy blue serge, xnot too heavy to wear In summer, yet just splendid for fall, -models s similar to the early ad vance fall styles, Just beginning to J8 sent Out, are in a special Offering for" Monday, in two groupsf ' $24.75 $34.75 Items for Monday - WhttWash Shirts at $159 and $3.89 Values up to $12.50, in at this ' low price beaose slightly soiled. - ah sites, just a tew of each- in Emerson Murder Trial I h m i ft mw i :. te Gmerson) JfoyCmersen! f I I fi . j I Thomas LMixwelK? S.l. Cc2rro7l 1 J Ready to Try Iowan as Slayer of Mother (Continned From Page One.) erson had stated "to several persons of Roy against her life, evidence of Roy's prodigal spending of the receipts of the business, ih which his mother held a half interest, with resulting financial difficulties. Jury's Verdict Murder. 3 lie verdict of the coroner's jury murder, and Judge Fuller im mediately summoned the grand jury and ordered Emerson's arrest, which took place two days after the trag edy. On the following d4y the grand jury returned an indictment. During the coroner's inquest it developed that a blood-stained rag was found near the bottom of a bar rel of waste on the second floor of the building in which the tragedy occurred, and Emerson was discov ered to have sent a blood-stained suit of clothes to the cleaner to be cleaned. A blunt iron instrument bearing traces of hair and blood was also discovered on the second floor. Finger prints on Mrs. Emer soh's arm were declared by physi cians to have been inflicted before death. Mrs. Emerson was last Seen alive about 2 o'clock on the afternoon of the tragedy by friends who called, at her place of business to visit her. No evidence has as yet developed as to any person seeing either of, them from that timeuntil just a few minutes before the discovery of Mrs. Emerson's body. s 'Charles Emerson, father of the man who will this-week be placed, on trial, died on January 10, last, after having built up "one of the best undertaking businesses in the, state. He was oife of the leading politicians of. the county and was a prominent member of several lodg es, including Masons, Elks, Wood-, men and" Eagles. He had been twice president of the Iowa Funeral Directors' -association and was one of the most influential business men of the city. Mrs.' Emerson, too, was; an active lodge member. Will Ask Death Penalty. The state1 will attempt to prove by circumstantial evidence that Em erson killed hiimother in order to. get full possession of the estate,' which, in addition.' to the business, included a. farm, the estate having been left by the terms ofthe father's will jointly to Roy and his mother, and will ask that the death penalty be paid for the crime. Emerson Vehemently denies his guilt, but the defense lias not yet given any' hint of the 'meanss by which they hope to'unravel the net of damaging 'evidence spun around the defendant at the Coroner's in-' quest. - v Cleveland Street Car Men Will Go ion-Strike Sunday Cleveland, O., July' 5." Following a meetingof Mayor Harry L. Davis, President John J." Stanley of the Cleveland Railway company and representatives of the Street Car men's union, which resulted in a fail- ure to agree on the men s demands for 12 cents an hour wage increase, union leaders announced that 2,500 motormen and conductors would go. on strike at 4 .o'efock Sunday morn-' ing. - Clearing House BankS Show -Excess Deposits for Week; $rew York, July 5. The actual1 condition of clearing house banks and trUst companies for the week (five days) shows " that 1 they hold $6,433,000 rtsefve in excess of legal requirements. This is a decrease sf $57,643,430 from last week. Requiem High Ivlass for Dead Soldiers and Sailors Requiem high mass will be cele brated Saturday, July 2 at 9 a. m. in St. Cecelia's cathedral in memory of the soldiers and sailors of the diocese of Omaha, who died in serv ice. The mass is celebrated at the request of the Isabelle club, an or ganization which was active during the war entertaining the soldiers and sailors and other war activities. Relatives of deceased soldiers and sailors are especially requested to attend the mass. The public is in vited. Come In Monday, July 7, and Save Money to Use on Your Vacation Wonderful . Values in Shirts , Underwear Silk Qose Silk Ties Wash Tids Soft Collars Caps A Real Sale ' of eal Mer chandise Pease Black Co. 1417 Farnam St. Charles Edward Black--Hit Store siting Nurses .With" j, ; Aid from Bee Readers - n t r r i oave Lives or dadies (Continued Frvm Pag Oat.) taught mothers how babies must be fed; how milk should replace warmed-over coffee and sweet cakes and how necessary cool, daily baths were for every chKd. ' For not one of this kind of baby knew the cool contented feeling tf a morning "tal cum bath." wnrt ii nnf nHcfi x4ien they knew.VMothers ladly brought their babies to the stations for help, free of charee: they learned what food and care was; fiuneither last summer nor this do many of these same mothers have a- cents tor tne milk, or 60 cents for iccto keep it sweet. Even daily ba.ths are a lux- Black Silk . Hose Every summer require ment has been antici patedstocks are quite complete with all styles. These three numbers in ' black silk are particu larly dependable. Full fashioned hose silk to the top, $2.75 a pair. Pure thread silk hose with lisle top and sole, $2.50 a pair. - A beautiful black hose, silk to the top with white silk clocking, hand em broidered, $4 a pair. he'ho BATHING SUITS I :: . 1 c J ' ; ury whenvthere are six nd seven children and the mother works all the day. But Omaha herself helped. During these three months the Visiting Jurse association distributed 2,940 quarts of milk that The Bee fund for ice and milk had furnished for Omaha babies. LThis year the same thing is hap pening. When Long's school Opened as a baby station on the 24th of June, three stations were ready for summer work. This, with the Social Settlement, and " City Mission, care for children up to 2"years in all parts of the city." Had it not been for the influenza epidemic, the three would (have been open during the eatire year. This year riot one, but two, infant welfare nurses are caring for the mothers and babies. This year peo ple are again --giving to The Bee's ice and milk fund, w-nich helps make it possible for. the babies to have mpson TBelden Store Despite a rapidly rising silk and wool market, Thompson-Selden's will entirely clear ' their j, , stocks as usual. 7 All Silk and Wool 1 ' Capes and Dolmans ' Included There are ninety-four capes and dolmans of every description, each one a spring or summer garment, to be sold at the following prices: $25 to $39.50 $1 A rjr GARMENTS, $JL- 4 O All Sales Final yr Si. No Alterations N ! Embroideries Narrow edges and in sertions to match, em broidered on Swiss, nainsook and cambric. ' Fancy edges for collars, in white and colors. Beadings andt "band ings for belts and dress trimmings? Camisole embroiderie's of all kinds. Edges and in sertions for dainty lingerie. Wool Jersey suits for both women and children in amaz ing combinations of black, gold, rose, brownv green and blue. They are charming suits, made in ways that give the greatest freedom to the " swimmer, as well as pictur esqueness to the one who stays on the shore. One lot of $50 and $5 two piece mohair suits is especially -priced $2.98. v Third Floor what the nurses teach tne mothers is necessary for each-iittle summer baby to live, grow and develop what ever talent he or she may have brought into the world. And in. this all seem interested, for a baby seems to speak an inter national language. We, heard and understood the call from the pa thetic, helpless babies in Armenia and Belgium and France. We pit ied the grown people, but we helped the babies. And these are our own children. , "People would not believe that in Omaha, not five blocks from the Citv Hall, little babies have died because of their surroundings and lack of care," said Miss McCabe. "The world calls for fine men, who meet a standard, but before the man comes the baby. - And be tween babyhood and manhood ael prvppr living aiiu ions.. Strange as it mayseem, no one really knows about a baby. It may underpriced $42.50 to $65 $90 PTA GARMENTS, O.OU $69.50 to $105 $qq err. GARMENTS, poy.DU . Fine Sale of Girls' Slippers A large assortment of broken sizes in str&p slippers and pumps with low lieels and medium round toes. - Very at tractive slippers in pat ent and dull leather. Monday for $8.65 Embroidery Patterns We have just received our Fall line of Royal ociety packages, con taining the following: Children's dresses, long and short Baby pillows Carriage robes Corset covers and combination suits, bloomers and pajamas of pink nainssok. Art Department Third Floor Summer Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays, 6 P. M. Be Jhe lovable, dimpled bah) j ' the pink and white bassenet !n has the gift the world most sfH.i but it may not' -It is equally likdf thaf within the hot. poorlv lioim ished little baby lies a world in-., sure. j Within each and all lies the' cm priceless treasure of life which tiiey, are entitled to have. Life for s baby in summer heat depends o proper care and foooV The frail baby spirit must be encouraged t withstand these months. Life an cententment depends on whether th months of July and August fimi these 1919 summer babies drinkim) cool, fresh milk. And for a grea; many the milk and ice depend oij whether the bigger brothers and sisj ters of the city and countrv helt? the visiting nurses have the inonei to buy and distribute that whicl" means life and coos and smiles t'rf hundreds and hundreds of Omaha) babies. i 0 4 1 Toilet Articles Hah Brushes, 75c ' Cutex Nail Sets, from 50c to $1.50. Henna D'Oreal, $1.25 Shirts and Ties Our assortment of silk shirts is practically as extensive nowas at the first of the season be cause we are constantly replenishing;. A large line of crepe de chines, I broadcloths, jerseys, vi tub silks, and fibres m i Eagle, Manhattan, and j Earl Wilson makes I are on display. Delpark's 'wash neck weir stands laundering. Tubulars or wide-end ties are priced from 25c to $l. ' ' A t . X '.