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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, MARCH 27. 1920. HOST AND ONLY BATTLE OF NEXT WAR TOBE IN AIR . American Officer Describes 5v How Aerial Fleet Will Pre ' vent Extended Conflicts; ' Infantry Useless. uew York, March 26. The first battle of the next war will be fought n.in the air, Brig. Gen. William Mitch- cniet ot the division of train ' ins operations, armv air servlre. clared in a statement here today, in s whh he visualized a decisive aerial ,; conflict The battle, he added, wouia aiso be the last one of the war because the losing nation would tj be helpless and unable to continue 'hostilities after its air-fleet has been . conquered. t The air aervice chief predicted ; that aviation will "completely drive" j huge battle cruisers, battleships and oiner sunace snips orr the water in , ine next connct. A great air . force ran rrnArr ctirfar i-roft in. capable of operating and stop de- Daricauons irom snips and attacks 4 on shore establishments," he added, f Brigadier General Mitchell in his . -risuaiizauoTi 01 ine great an struggle of the future described vividly the part he believes giant giin-bearing battle planes, bombers, rigid dirigible balloons and armored 1 aircraft of various designs will play in the next war. Battle of Planes. With the beginning of the war he pictures a huge fleet of dirigible bal loons soaring high above the ocean and, from nests on the tops of, these, ; tiny airplanes .are launched, 'locate the enemy fleet and return with the information. The chief air officer, working in contact with the army and navy, sends his air force against the enemy. ' The American fighting planes drive from the sky the enerrtv our- ; suit and combat plaiTfcs launched from the decks of enemy battleships. - 'Then comes the main attack by cur air forces against the hostile fleet." said General Mifchell. ' "The battleplanes are in squadrons of 25 and four of these constitute an attack ' group. Circling over the enemy fleet they maintain a heavy j6re, destroying personnel and anti- trart equipment, j Gigantic Air Fleet. "With the gun-bearing planes or immediately behind them are the bombers, huge air freighters carry ing projectiles weighing up to one ton and depth bombs for effect against 'submarines. Water torpe does controlled by wiretess from the planes crash into the sides of the hostile vessels sinking the, smaller ones and damaging the larger. - "Darkness comes and when visi bility from the ships has become poor, huge rigid dirigible balloons carrying bombs of enormous weight Unidentified Girl Open Investigation Ends Life in the River Into Number of War Employes at Capital (Continued From Pint PrO dollar," Fetersau said. "I advised her to go back and pay the tollnian and she retorted: Mind your own Dusiness. Searchlight Shows Act "I didn't want to trouble her so I turned around for the tollhouse, As I looked back an instant later I saw her dart across the bridge and (Continued From First Fate.) a: j it...vi : : j c . c t "As far as I recall they aid not," i said Mr. Baker. "They would have taken 22 years i if they had," commented the senator. Senator Smoot wanted to know Climb the railing. 1 turned mv whv thf war rfpnnrtmnr had searchlight on her hoping that 168,063 civilian employes loutside of would distract her. With a sobbing tarewell and waving arms she leaped. The girl chose a sure spot for death, her body falling into the swirling .channel of the river, Workmen at the Nebraska Power company plant at the bank of the river on Jones street played search- ine uiFtrict ot Columbia in compared with 31,147 in 1916. Many Civilian Employes. "In every camp." said Mr. Baker, we had iaree numbers of civilian employes, including girls who were operating Iatinorie in the camps. It includes a very large number lights about the river immediately of stevedores employed at all of the after in an effort to locate the body, J. H. Pike, 2511 Avenue C. Coun cil Bluffs, tollman, caught sight of her after she had passed the toll house. "She was fingering the south railing looking down, evidently in search of a sure spot for death, ports, and includes all of the per sons engaged in dispatching ma- trials overseas. When th armistice came there was tremendous oressure on the part of the soldiers to be de mobilized. There was the utmost impatience and resentment o.n the Pike said. "She had her back to me. part of any soldier who was held in I called to her, but she paid no at tention. I sent a man on a motor cycle after her when she appeared to act queerly in crossing from rail ing to railing in the middle of the bridge. Ihe next thing 1 knew she had leaped over. Appeared Unconcerned. Herman G." Fischer. 1211 Chicago street, and Miss Genevieve Paige, 240S Capitol avenue, waiting on a any peace-time service, on the the ory that he had volunteered or been drafted for the war, and the disposi tion of the department was to let them out as fast as possible and re store them to their civilian oppor tunities, it necessitated our em ploying1 additional persons as cus todians of property and operators of unities in order that the soldiers might be discharged from their mili tary contracts. So the nujnber of Person and lAic Paler. .,, tlv,1,an. employes was actually in . u.:j :'.. creased tiuss UIC UUUgC all UlSlclUfc UC- tore she leaped. When we talked to her she seemed unconcerned about any thing," Miss Fern Paige said. "She smiled and showed a beautiful set of teeth and glistening eyes." roiice believe the girl was not a Campaign df Wood Under Fire by Borah (Continued From First Face.) esident of Omaha in view of her hre bein? equalled by at least two actions in. not paying her toll and in watching' for the water as she was crossing the bridge. Storm Lake Legion Will Probe Candidates' Records 1 Storm Lake, la., March 26. (Spe cial.) At the next meeting of Shaf fer post of the American Legion, to be held Monday night, the post will decide on whether or not to rent a club room. The post put on a home talent play that cleared them $450. The members are also considering appointing a committee to examine the war records of the candidates for county offices. v j join the attack, their projectiles crashing through the heaviest ar mor of the enemy ships. As the navy comes up to com plete the work done, by the aerial forces, the battle is over. The eu emy, driven trom the air and with most of its ships either sunk or out of action, surrenders. The battle has been the' first and is also the last of the war. The enemy cannot land his forces. J, . i X TAKE ELEJVATQP SAVE J ' ' H i 'Jm srsWa-11 Stor Heuro llfliV'llll nM surprise you , J ":,; - jo III saving. S n. to 9 p. mu All Wool 2-Pant Suits $20.00 . V i ) The Iargott selection of Suits with two pants at on price shown in Omaha. All the newest stylet, colors and ideas that are to bo found in the finer Boys' Clothing. Ground floor - Stores will ask you $25 for these values. Sixes, 7 to 17 years. - 2-jPant Suits $15.00 , Many of these Suits are all wool. But you c;n be sure you will h told if they are or are not all wool. La.-ge selection. - of colors and styles. These are what ground floor storesre asking $20 for. Sixes, 7 to 17 years. . p.;:t-.,. ; . Have the salesman show you the Hand' Tailored Suits of Worsteds and Serges V that ice are featuring at $25.00 Top Coats for Boys 3 to 9 yers Made of Fancy Tweeds and gorges, models from the very -latest styles. $7.50, $10 and $12.50 democratic candidates. Senator BoTah also read from the New York World a recent article declaring that Dan R. Hanna of Cleveland had undertaken to raise $600,000 to nominate General Wood and that 10 men had agreed td con tribute $1()U,UU0 each to such a tund. Reading from the article, Senator Borah found the statement that the donors were all men of great for tune and financial importance, nam ing among them Edward L. Doheny. 1 Qo not know, the senator resumed, "whether Mr. Doheny is contributing to both sides. He did ii the last campaign, and now he is a candidate for delegate to the democratic convention from Cali fornia. Time for Cleanup. "It is the duty of General Wood and Air. Lowden and other candi dates to give the names of sub scribers to their campaign and the amounts they give. hvery otc cast in the South Dakota primary cost $10. General Wood received 29,000 votes and Mr. t-owden J.v.W. ..Now is the tune to clean the Andean stables." Senator Sterling of South Dakotu protested that the statements ot Senator Borah "might give the im pression that the electorate has been corrupted." "I do not make any such charge." declared Senator Borah, "but there is always a large class of people, who can be bought and alwavs a large class who can be influenced by the use of money. Had it not been. for the extra vaeance and un conscionable use of money in South Dakota, the result in that "state would have been different. Senator Moses referred to the newspaper articles read by Senator borah and said: I do" not deny money i beine ex pended in behalf of General Wood, but not a dollar is beine exoended illegitimately." Senator Moses declared that in ifttl ,1 . . fa ivii tne same cry hart gone up against Roosevelt and that Borah had been one of his staunchest defenders. Ready for Showdown. Chicago. March 26. Gov . "FYanl.- O. Lowden tonieht challenged all candidates for the republican presi dential nomination to a showdown of all campaign receipts and ex penditures. "Toeether with namps of contributors and amounts con tributed, and all books, records ahd vouchers, for the ouroose of the widest possible publicity," declares Governor" Lowden's telegram sent to Senator William E. Borah. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is cam paigning in Michigan. Col. William M. Cooper Proctor, chairman ,of Wood's campaign committee, issued a statement that said: "We resent any statement or imputation of illegal or corrupt expenditure and shall hold the guilty person respon sible therefor." tBARKER JUNIOR SHOP 2d Floor 16th and Far nam Scciv.ities Bide. Chilean Newspapers Criticise the Latest United States, Note Washington, March 26. An of ficial summary of the American note to Chile regarding the recent anti Peruvian disturbance in Bolivia and of the reply oMhe Chilean govern ment was made public by the State department. The American note which asked Chile to do everything in its power to avoid hostilities,!! the wctt cua'U of South America, evoked adverse comment in Chilean newspapers, the Mercurio. declaring that it gave evi dence of suspicion that Chile hi d fostered the differences between ! Bolivia and Feru. The American Chamber of Com merce at Valparaiso also -criticised the action of the American govern ment and in a messaee to Tosenh IT Shea, the American ambassador, said the note as published in the Chilean uncalled for arm absolutely contrary ! to tne expressed principles ol the U. S. government." . New Mexico Deleontes Instructed for WorJ Santa K M f Mar.-tt A. Y.. ! Mexico's delegates to the national republican convention were in structed for Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for- the presidential nomina tion. Action of-the convention came after motion to endorse Genera! Wood without instructions was vot ed down, 1(0 to St I. The vote to instruct for Goii&ral Wood was unanimous. v de I.iuhli;i;: l-'ivn-.. fiiifueui Ciaa n. Ads " THOMPSON -BELDEN& CO, "" The Store for Blouses Is Ready for Springtime and Easter All the new fashions anjj fabrics have been prepared for your view ing. There is the French blouse of .Mignonette, short sleeved and very plain, and the suit blouse of Georgette with trimmings of real lace and hand embroidery. There are wash blouses of sheer white fabrics, voiles and batistes; and in the more tailored styles, dimities and lawns. The sweater section lends its share of color to the Spring dis plays, and a bit more in many in stances. Wool slipons with ruffle sleeves and peplums, and nrcoat' styles, Tuxedo and plain; silk sweaters in flared slipons and coat styles. Arid as for colors, thoroughout tne range of flesh colors, rose, Pekin gold, purple, taupe and the like, qven in cerise. We shall be delighted to show them to you The Store for Blouses Third Floor If We Only Had More 9 These $75 Suits THEY are quite the finest val ues we have obtained for many months. The tricotineand Poiret twill is of excellent qual " ity and the tailoring anof fashions are self-evident. '"THE fine simplicity of the tailor-made enhances each one, with details of braid bound lapels and coat vents, of dainty linings and clever trimmings, to please women of good taste. INDIVIDUALITY and qual- ity far superior to that ordi narily found in-suits for this price are their chief claims to distinction. Exceptionally fine for $75 Apparel Sections Third Floor ' Fine Silk Hose $2.50 pair Pure thread silk hose, full fashioned or new fash ioned, with garter tops and double soles of silk lisle come in black, white, cordovan and navy and are exceptionally fine for $2.50. For Spring Sewing New Wash Goods Zephyr ginghams in all the colorful plaids and stripes that make ging hams attractive. Plain shades are to be had for combination with the fig ured materials. Thirty-two-inch ginghams are priced 60c, 75c and 85c a yard. , Fine voiles in dark Georg ette patterns and lighter printings as well are forty inches wide and are priced $1 a yard. Shirting madras in printed and woven patterns are thirty-two inches wide and are priced from 60c to $1.50 a yard. Second Floor. Spring Brings the Need of at Least One New SILK PETTICOAT Prices all tlie way from $5 to $25. We have jerseys, and Pussy Willow Haffeta skirts in a wonderful ar ray of shades, to match or contrast with your Spring tailleur. Conventional designs and stripings of contrast ing color are appliqued on the pleated flounces of quite si few. In all, the workmanship and materi als are of a quality to as sure long service. The purchase of a well made garment is in itself an economy. Petticoat Third Floor. Oxfords for Street Wear Oxfords are essentially correct and the dark brown, daintily fashioned ones that we are now showing are very good looking. They have welt 'soles and military heels and are priced at $15.00. Black oxfords, with welt soles, are to he had with either military or Cuban heels, for $12.00 a pair. Shoes North Aisle Main Floor Silk Gloves are Fashionable Fownes' and Kayser silk gloves are to be had in black, white, gray, mastic and navy, with three rows of embroidery in self or contrasting shades. Prices are from $1.25 to $2.75. Sixte en-button silk gloves in white are $2.25 and $3 a pair. Saturday's Sale j T ii ah n)intM 1 Percale , and gingham dresses in attractive styles, that were origi nally priced up to $5.50, are proportionately re duced to the following , prices $1.49, $1.89, $2.49, $2.89, $3.89. ALL SALES FINAL. . In the Basement Gifts for Babies Every sort, of trinket, from record books to rat tles and colored beads, is displayed in a case in the Infants' Section, Second Floor. Greeting Cards Easter, birthday, grad uation, c o n d olence, acknowledgment, birth announcement, anni versary and place cards. Second Floor" "The Store of the Town " SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Russian Cord Shirts PINK BLUE GREEN LAVENDER APRICOT - For service there are none better; Quality $500 33.9 5 FOR RENT TYPEWRITERS All Makes Special rates to student. CENTRAL TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE D. 4121. 1905 Farnam St BROWNING, KING & CO. Geo. T. Wilson, Mgr. OVEREATING is llie root of nearly all digestive evils. 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