fHE EEt OMAHA'; SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1919.
GOLD RESERVE OF
RUSSIA NOW IS
UNPRECEDENTED
Soviets Prepared to Pay 400
Million for Food, Machinery
'i and Necessities Desire
y Peace.
; London, Nov. 2S. Russia' gold
reserves are unprecedented and the
soviet government if prepared to
pay 400,000,000 rubles in. gold for
ood, machinery and necessaries, ac
cording to a statement ascribed to
colleagues of Maxim Litvinoff by
i the Copenhagen correspondent of
the Daily Mail. LiU-inoff is now in
Denmark to negotiate with -the al
lied nations relative, to an ex
change of prisoners, having been
ent there by the bolshvik govern-
mrfit of Russia.
"Members of Litinoffs mission
say an effort will be made to make
peace and secure the raising of the
blockade xf Russia." the corre
spondent writes. "Great Britain
alone is considered to be preventing
1 'peace between the soviet govern
" mcnt and the Baltic states, as well
;as Finland, whose idependence the
bolsheviki are prepared to recog
nize." ,
i Lenine is said to eagerly desire
peace and a resumption of i foreign
.trade. .
Thieves Takev Rest
! for Thanksgiving
Overcoats Only Loot
Burglars, highwaymen and "high-
jackers" evidently held a respite
' Thursday night from their crimes,
according to a lack of reports of
'robberies to police. v
V Thefts of three overcoats were re-
forted to police, during the night.
. L. Kernan, manager of the Ala
'mito dairy, told police his coat was
stolen out of his car that was left
standing ; on a downtown street.
.Some -shivering thief also stole an
overcoat belonging to Andrew
Woodward, 1514 Howard street, ac
cording to a police report. Amack
inaw was stolen from a clothes rack
. in front of the pawnshop of B.- Shaf
" ton, 724 North Sixteenth street, a
' police report states.
, The cold weather of the past two
days appearsto have hampered au
tomobile thieves also, as no reports
of stolen cars have been made to
-police since November Z6,
Yo! Ho! Skinny, C'Mon Over
With Your Sled, Slidin's Fine
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Omaha's first snow brought joy to the hearts of the kiddies, who are
seen on almost every hill with their sleds and "toboggans" making the best
of their first "coasting" of the season. With the foot ball season gone,
when the youngsters scrambled on vacant lots with 'the pigskin, Omaha
boys and girls have now turned their attention to the winter sports. .
Young Omahan Home
From Siberian FronY
As British Lieutenant
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Charles A. Hall, son of Mr. and
Mrs. M. A. Hall, 115 South Thirty
ninth street, who saw service on the
Siberian front with the British army
in the grade of lieutenant, has re
turned home. j
Young Hall, who was rejected for
the -United States army in July,
1917, enlisted with the British, and
was sent to the front in Flanders.
He was severely wounded in the
knee by a German machine gun bul
let, and while recuperating in the
hospital, was recommended for a
commission and sent to a training
school for engineers. He received
his commission just before the sign
ing of the armistice.
He will be discharged-from the
British service tomorrow. He wears
two campaign ribbons, a wound
stripe, and the Russian cross of St.
Stanislaus. His Siberian service
against the bolsheviki was decided
by the toss ot the com. fie lett
Siberia on October 3 and arrived
home in time to eat Thanksgiving
dinner with his parents.
Will Use Movies to
Counteract Effects
of Riot Publicity
Inw an attempt to counteract the
unfavorable nation-wide publicity
received by Omaha as a result of
riots on December 28, the Chamber
of Commerce bureau of publicity
yesterday anndunced that steps
would be taken at once to distribute
the recently filmed Omaha picture,
"East Meets West," in every large
city in the country.
The bureau plans to place the
film in'50O of the leading picture
houses of the United States. The
cost of this distribution is estimated
at "525,000. A drive will be started
soon to raise this amount. s
"The houses in which the film
will be shown will be carefully se
lected,", said Harvey Milliken, chair
man of the bureau. "We hope to
reach most pf the leading citizens
of the entire country." ,
WIFE OF FARMER
CLAIMS SHE WAS
DRUGGED IN CAR
Mrs. Claude Holly and Daugh
ter Stranded Here After
" long Automobile "
trip. T '
Mrs. Claude Holly, wife of a
farmer livtog.near Stanton, Neb.,
yesterday was sent to herhome by
T. H. Weirich, superintendent of the
Board of Public Welfare, after she
told a story of having been drugged
while in the company of vtwo men
and a woman who brought her to
Omaha jn an automobile and left'
her stranded in the strange city with
her 3-year-old girl.
Mrs. Hollv asserted that .while
she was going from Stanton to Nor
folk to take her daughter for med
ical treatment, she accented the hos
pitality of strangers who offered td
take her in their automobile. In
stead of going to Norfolk, she
stated, the strangers took her to
Central City' and then promised to
take her home in the automobile.
but they brought her and the daugh
ter to Omaha. She said she was in a
half-dazed condition during the ride
from Central City and that she was
unable to give descriptions of the.
strangers. .. ,
Mr. Holly promptly telegraphed
money for the return of his wife and
daughter when their plight was
made known by Mr. Weirich and
the husband explained that he re
lieved his wife had gone to Norfolk
to have the daughter treated.
Postmaster Advises
Omahans to Do Their
Xmas Mailing Early
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"Do your Christmas shopping and
mailing early," advises Charles Fan
ning, postmaster, who is beginning
to think of the busy days ahead for
his department. :
He stated that palkages for over
seas " shipment should be at Ho
boken not later than December 8
to insure delivery for Christinas.-
A maximum weight of 11 pounds
has been prescribed bv the Post-
office department for ' Christmas
packages to Europe and a further
maximum of two pounds for each
article of food sent overseas by
mail,
"1 have been receivine manv in
quiries rom Omahans who Want to
send remembrances to their rela
tives in Germany," the postmaster
said. ,
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Germans to Send, New Note
In Behalf of War Guilt Men
Paris, Nov. 28. (Havas.)--Ger.-rriany
is expected to sen,d new notes
to the peace conference concerning
the surrender of those charged with
responsibility -of crimes committed
durine the war. and the reolacement
of German warships sunkat Scapa
flow by tneir crews, according to
the.Presse de Faris.
Brie j City News ,
Huve Koot Print It Beacon Press
Vacnmn Cleaners Burcus-Qrandaa Co.
lx';ion to Meet The annual meet
ing o" the American Legion, Doug
las county, will tie held Tuesday
night in tho-Auditorium. ,
Vnivcrsity Club Dance The Unl
verslty club will hold an informal
dance a its club house tonight at
8:30. A college night entertainment
will be held December 11.
Grain Cars Furnished W. P;
Thlehoff, assistant general manager
or the . -Jiurlington railroad, an
nounced that cars have been fur
nished to handle all grain laying on
the ground in western .Nebraska.
Nebraskan on Navy Team Mid
Khlpman h:.' A. Cruiarv who is a
member of the third class at the
United States Naval academy.- An
napolis, Md is also a member of
the naval acadeniy 'foot ball squad.
He is holding down a position in the
back field. Midshipman Cruise's
home is. in Hebron, Neb. ' . i
Court Order Stops work HenryW
w. Seerus secured an order in dis
trict court temporarily stouDlne
workAn the Elkhorn drainage proj
ect recently authorized vby a vote of.
a majority of the land owners. He
posted a bond of $500. He alleges
that the ditch being d"gr across his
land is a great injury to' his prop
erty. v
The funeral of Dr. ' B. G. Willis
will take place from the Elks lodge
room at 2:3(1 p. m., Sunday, No
vember 30, instead of at,2 p. m.,
from the residence as previously an
nounced. Friends are invited to at
tend. The service will be in accord
ance with the Elks funeral ritual
and burial will be in the Elks Rest
in Forest Lawn cemetery.
Mrs. J. K Willis Dies Mrs. .Nellie
Parsons Willis, 48 years old. died at
the Providence hospital, Washing
ton, D. C, of pneumonia. The body
win do nrougnt to Omaha ror burial,
She is survived by her husband,
John E. Willis. Washington; her
mother, Mrs. A. A. Parson, and a
brother. Fred C. Parsons. 6104
jzara sireer; u. K. Farsons, -a
brother, (113 Underwood atvenu.
and a brother. Dr. Irving U. Par
sons, xtiaivern, la.
uiaaniiin
Letts Recall Envoy to
; Germany and Declare War
Berlin, Nov. 28. (Via , London.)
The Lettish government has re
called its diplomatfc representative
from Berlin, amf in view of the at-tack-of
Colonel Avaloff-Bermondt's
troops, Letvia .regards herself in a
state of war with Germany, accord
ing to semi-official sources here to
day, i i
' The German representatives still
in Kiga.and Libau, it is stated, will,
therefore, be recalled.
Spurious Half Dollars,
Seized in Raid by U. S.
Minneapolis, Nov. 28. Federal
agents late today raided an. alleged
counterfeiting plant in Minneapolis,
placed one man under arrest and
seized 500 spurious half-dollars, sev
eral moulds and dies and a quantity
of metal.- ,
PIMPLY7WELL.D0N
TBEv
People Notice It Drive Them
Off with Dr. Edwards v
Olive Tablets , ;'.
A pimpiy face will not embarrass you
much longer if you gel a package of
Di. Edwards' Olive Tablets. The sJda
should begin to dear after you bars
taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood, bowels and Hver
with Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets, tba
successful substitute for calomel; there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does,, and just as effec
tively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritatfaw.
Na one who takes OKve Tablets m
ever cursed with a "dark brown taste,"
a bad breath, a dull, listless, "no good
feeling,, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you mil
know' them by their olive color.
Dr. Edwards spent years among pa-'
tients afflicted with fiver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one or
two niffhtlv for a weolr ftu hn. .
better you feeland look. 10c pad 25c,
Progressive Women Use The
Omaha Bee Advertising Col
umns as Their S hjerp ping
Guide. ' J
Youth Who Violated Parole
Sentenced to Penitentiary
Joseph L. McColLister stood be
fore District Judge 'Redick yester
day 'and could give no reason why
sentence to the penitentiary shotrrd
not be pronounced against him. lie
had violated the parole on which he
was allowed his liberty after plead-
nsr euilty to robbing the Brandeis
stores of $100 worth df women's ap
parel February 27, 1919. '
"Why did you violate your parole
after we gave you a chance to make
good? asked the judge.
"Don't know." was the only in-
swpr the voiitli rave.
"I sentence yon to the state peni
tentiary at Lincoln for a term i of
from one to seven years," said Judge
Kedick. There was a smile on the j
face of the young man as he was
led away by the deputy sheriff.
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Suite
A luxurious creation.'
tlon throughout Very
co...... . .uro and UpllUl-
stered in rich blue
velour.
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Whenever you buy furniture at Hartman's you make your selection from
the highest quality merchandise that can be procured, and it is an assured
, fact that you will save money. . Fofos who take advantage of the. bargains
-listed in this advertisement will realize a saving that is simply astounding.
In every instance, the prices quoted are considerably under present market
value. PAY CASH OR USE YOUR CREDIT
One Minute
Store Talk
mT1m immans rant
standard merchandise you carry
is mighty convincing evidence ,
ia itself that yea have the store
of stores for me here. Backed
hy such efficient service, you
offer all that any man canatlc
for is clothes buying," laid a
customer
WHY BE SATISFIED WITH
LESS THAN GREATER NE
BRASKA SERVICE?
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The Dash, the Swing,
the-Distinctiveness o
Overcoats
With the Society Brand
Label Set Them Apart in a
Class by Themselves ,
VOUNG men, wide awakje to the
fact that there is. no earthly
reason for ordinary style in over-'
coats are flocking to the Society
Brand standard and to this greater
store that sells them.,
Overcoats
offer the individuality in style
!that young men crave-from the
magnificent fur collar, full belted.
rr models, like illustration, throug:h
the range of styles to the most
conservative, there's indescribable
style in every line pf theise new
designs. Ask to see them Saturday.
MEN'S, YOUNG MEN'S AND BOYS' . CLOTHING
ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR MAIN BUILDING AND ANNEX
S
a CORRECT APPAREL EDR MEN AND WOMEN. L-
Davenport
Tables
at 46
and up. An unusually good showing of
the very newest Ideas in period and
straight line styles. All finishes to suit
your very taste. A delightful piece of
furniture as a, gift.
Mahogany and Cane
in
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figured blue or mulberry velour upholstering. The
frames are made of mahogany; cane panels in the
uitus ana unaer me arms add character and dis
uncnon. oiks wno can appreciate
real quality will be attracted to
tnis suite. Saturday
(27522
Floor '
Lamps
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An immense display of
beautiful piano lamps
embracing every con
ceivable type. Here
you will ftnd that gift
she has always longed
for and a variety of
handsome shades from
which to select. Prices
range up from
Attractive Tea Wagons
mahogany or
eavy rubber-
$26
Elegantly finished, choice of mahogany or
walnut Equipped with heavy, rubber-
ure wneeis ana remova
ble glass tray; A Satur
day special, at...........
J
n Mahogany
Gate
" Leg
Tables
Furnished in
distinctive ma
hogany finish
and exactly as
illustrated. The
logical choice
of many an
early Christmas
shopper and
rightfully, too.
A most remarlf
able value at
24M
; Tapestry Suite
Notice the stately design of each piece. The arms
are very comfortable and similar to picture. The
loose .cushion seats are filled with small coll
springs which keep them from flattening out. The
suite is generously proportioned '
and upholstered in high grade JOCOO
UKJJ
tapesUy. Saturday, at.
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lOOt HRISTMAS
Grafonola
IS HERE
TVPE B-2 8100
'All Finlshea.
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Will there be music in
your home on that day
of days Christmas?
The day when the
whole world rejoices.
and the home should
ring with music and
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A WEEK
All MODELS
25 to $250
Red Cedar Chests
Large enough to hold all of one's fine
clothes, and it will keep them safe from
. the destructive moths. A special, con
per trimmed and 37 ,
inches long inside meas- I OD
urements JLS
Mahogany
Cane
Rockers
Rich brown mahogany
with cane back and
seat. A rocker which
-will add to the appear
ance of your living
room. Not only com
fortable but decorative
as well. Several styles
to select from, at
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Table Lamps
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Several different styles in shades in a vari
ety of fascinating" colors. Bases of the
'newest styles in the mahogany finish. An
ideal gift at a special price.
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Give good furniture
Not for today but 'for always.
Suit
Sixteenth- Between Harney and Howa-"
Consisting of 48-inch
top table and five
leather seated chairs.
Offered Jn brown ma
hogany, exactly as
shown.
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