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14 THE BKL: OMAHA. S ATI HI) AY. DKCKMRER 1. 1020. if I r 1 Mother Offers $500 for Return Of Kidnaped Boy " Reward Adtls Zest to Search For Son Whom Woman Be lieves Was Spirited Away By Father. Hy I nivf rl HwvlM, l.os Angeles. Dec. 3. A $5lK) rr- ward offered by Mrs. Louise M. Barreft, formerly of New York and Hollywood, Cat., today added zeal to the quest for her son, William Jfiird Barrett, 11, supposed to have been kidnaped, possibly at the in stance of his fatiier, said to be Dr. Frederick Harrett, of New York, list Sunday morninf?. Mrs. Harrett from San Faucisco. thither she went to confer with her ttorncys shortly after the lad dis appeared, telegraphed , instructions that the reward be offered in hopes of getting some clue as to the vdnre abouts of her son. Police of ficials have telegraphed descriptions lf youiiR Harrett to all cities of the outburst. Jhilc Mrs. Harrett is said to have expressed the belief that two de tectives had kidnaped the boy at the instigation of her husband, it is pos sible that a band of kidnapers may be holding the , lad for a ransom, according to theories advanced by operatives attempting to clear up the mystery. ' x "We arc not overlooking the pos sibtTity that kidnapers may he en gaged in making w hob sale kidnap ings," said Detective j'Jick Harris, vho is engaged on the case. .. That young Harrett .vas undoubt edly carried away ny force is indi cated by the stories of three news boys, August Strite, Morris Oren Mein and Robert Gracilis. The Bar rett boy; Jet t Hotel Hollywood Sun day morni;ig to visit with his grand mother, .Mrs. Lydia Averj-, 2544 Bcachwood Drive.' Acrordiiyrto the stories told investigators, by the three neufSbbyj,. he was seized -and carried away in an automobile, by two men while he was waiting for a street . car near the hotel. The abductors drove up wJiile -the boy was stalling on the corner, seized him and tossed him it to the automo bile, ' smothered his cries with a handkerchief and drove away to ward Los Angeles. Mrs. F. W. French, a sister of Mrs. Barrel, declares "very cent sir; und her r-ister possess will be spent if necessary to solve the boy's dis appearance. "There i:.. no limit to the effort we will put forth to re cover Wiihani," she said. Hall County Red Cross ; Is Undergoing Survey Grand Island. Neb., Dec. 3. (Spe cial,) The Hall Coirrity ,chaptri of the American Red Crosses now un dergoing a survey by a field officer and the local Red Cross authorities with.; reference to its? fuft tire work in (ins city. li is nopcu inacas a rc Uult. of the survey .activities will be daeed m the hands of a paid secre tary with a' downtown office. The rVcent membcrshio roll call - fell Miort in the county about 50 per cent ft the quota..' The cov.nty retains a iioniucrsnip or ymore Man Arrested on Worthless Check Charge I Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 3. (Special.) Fred Brown of Wymore was ar rested here on a charge of issuing a worthless check to P. C. Kleppinger of this city for $26. He was given a hearing before Judge Craig and pleaded not guilty. His case was set for trial December IS, and he was released on bond o $500. , Brown says that the bank with which he does business agreed to pay the -check, but later turned it 4wn. French absinthes beijig converted into ingredients for explosives at a ' distillery that also makes alcohol from beets. German Commander's Report On Naval Battle at Jutland Published (Now York Tlmn-fhlc.so Trlbon CU, lopjmfBt, lvzv.) Yuri; Dee. 1. Who won tho battle of Jutland? This quritlon la one tht hai been PUE tllnc the world naval authorities ever etnee the battle win fought. In recent month repeated demand liitve been made In the Brltlah Parlia ment for publtr&tlon of all documents re lating to the rbetest naval engagement of the war, but thus far the British have not published IV official version, explain ing that there wore still some tierman doc uments to be digested. Undoubtedly the most Important of these Is the report of the German fleet comma nder. Admiral Von Schorr, on tho Jutland engagement, made shortly after the battle In a. persons! letter to the kai ser, which was marked "very private." Only two copies of this report exist. On Is in the secret archleves of the British Kovernmeiat. The other Is filed away In llerlln. The Tribune Is enabled to publish thl hitherto supiuenaed account through the energy of Its Berlin correspondent, George Soldes. . By GEORGE SELDES. rhle4 Tribune Cable Copyright. Itcrlin, Dec. 3. The report . of Admiral Von Scheer on the battle of Jutland, until now an unpublished document, was illustrated by the writer with many diagrains. snowing clearly the exact positions of the British and German naval forces during the historic encounter.. The document begins: (' "Our enterprise .of ApriL23 against Lowestoft bad the effect that was anticipated, in our plan of opera tions. The enemy felt the effect of our challenge' and was unwilling to accept .a second similar stroke with out making a counter attack and be-. gan to move. . , "In the middle, ot May, mo, x dispatched all our submarines into the North Sea to take up attacking positions before the enemy's main points of support-Humber, Firth of l'orth, Moray rirth.' and scapa Flow, whence the outcoming enemy would be forced to take up battle under conditions favorable to us. , Seaplanes on Duty. "Early in the afternoonof May SI, seaplanes were sent-reconnoiter- iiig. They did not participate in the battle nor ,see anything ,of our own or the enemy's main-fleet, although jlhey hung high w. over the battle ground. At 6:13 in the evening the Oer- man warship Von Der Tann sighted the British Indefatigable." Note (The commander oi the Von Der' Tann was Captain Groas, a Ger man marine authority and ftistorian. k was ha who supplied this docu ment and the subsequent notes in terspersed through this article are his). The report goes on to show that Great Britain lost a remarkable op portunity to surrotind, capture or destroy the German fleet. The ad miral's first diagram shows the Brit-' ish fleet of Admiral Jellicoe formed in a great semi-circle, with the Ger man fleet drawn out in a horizontal line tending to bisect the British for mation. -' - Torpedo Boats To Rescue. " "Realizing" my desperate situation," AdmlrlM Von Scheer wrote, "and hoping to ,save the German fleet, I sent out torpedo fleets to attack the enemy. "Had he-attacked at this juncture he might have picked off the Ger man ships one by one because of his spear-head formation and the German navy probably .would liave been destroyed right there." The document enumerates other situations which brought both fleets' in great danger and conclude s by informing the kaiser that no stir- j face sra battle could enforce peace i anu Ulglllg lilt: aLiuugCfti yvoatuiK submarine warfare, adding: "Despite the conscientiousness of the submarine commanders it will be impossible for us to avoid in- rirtnt in Kno-lish water where American interests are- very strong ' incidents which atterward may force us to make humiliating con cessions." Admiral Von Scheer declares that he forced the fighting in the battle of Jutland, telling how he mistook Admiral Beatty's "three invincibles" for, the British high seas fleet and headed toward them, thus giving Ad miral Jellicoe opportunity for a flanking attack. He also declares that Admiral Beatty lost a great chance, when, in stead of attacking by night, he used his-torpedo boats defensively, thus permitting the German 'vessels to pass through and reach their own base. ' Hall County Legion Elects New Officers .Grand Island, Neb., Dec. 3. (Spe cial.) At its second annual meeting. Hall county post of the American Legion elected Harold A. Prince, commander; Lawrence Treat, first vice commander; V. K. Gilchrist, second vice . commander; Thomas Murray, adjutant, and Leo Shehein, post finance, oincer. The retiring Commander, F. W. Ashton, had ! strong following for re-election, but declined on the ground that it would establish a precedent on reflections, not) good for the post. An indication of the esteem in which he is held bv the members of the legion was evidenced whoji it was voted to present him with some token bearing the legion emblem as a memento of his services as the lirst commander of the post. The new commander was one of the first Ncbraskans to cross the seas. Dur ing the meeting the. proposition of a memorial building was mentioned, but no definite steps were taken. A nucleus for a fund has been estab lished bV the Ladies' Auxiliary from the proceeds of their dinners and suppers on Armistice day. For sately removing fuses frotvJ: 4. .1 : t-..- - 11 TVj mgii tension eiecinc circuits an aw porcelain handle has bec'n invented. Geneva Man Gets Prison Sentence for Assault Geneva, Neb., Dec. 3. (Special Telegram.) Walter Christiancy, J.', convicted by a jury in district court of assault was sentenced to seven vcars in the penitentiary bv Judge k. D. Brown, -who overruled a mo tion for a new trial.- Farm Aid Measure "Ready for Solons Representative From Iowa to .Give Congress Two Bills Looking Toward Aid. 1 Washington, Dec. 3.-Tw6 meas ures looking' to the relief of farm ers have been drafted by Repre sentative Dickinson, republican, of fowa. who announced today that they would be offered immediately! after congress convenes on Monday. One is a bill imposing a tax of 10 perv cent on the total value of all contracts for the sale of grain when delivery is not made within 30 days, and the other is a resolution author irinor the appointment of a special committee to investigate. grain live stock and cptton prices and to recommend legislation designed to remedy present conditions. Mr. Dickinson declared that levy ing of a tax on futures contracts would check speculative, trading on the grain exchanges and would stabilize prices. Issue Scout -Certificates. Columbus, Neb., Dec. 3; (Spe cial.) At the largest meeting ever held by the Columbus Catholic Boy Scouts in the chapel of St. Bonaven tures church, certificates were distributed. Dear Folks: Rates at Hotel Whitcomb from (.00. 400 Outside raoml. Writ for map and folder. J. H. Van Horn., Mfr. San Francisco I didn't believe this California climate could be true. I'm just basking in this warm sun shine. From my window, I can see the sun's rays glistening on the gilded dome of the City Hall. Civic Center, the park in which all the City's buildings stand, is just across the way from Hotel Whitcomb. A big auditorium and library complete the group. So you see, I'm right in the heart of things. Believe me, it's great. , -m Hotel Whitcomb Civic Center SAN FRANCISCO ' FOLLOW THE BEATON PATH' PHOTO AND , FRAMING DEPT. What better Xmas thought than to have .your favorite picture enlarged and framed. Our Mr. Naylor makes a spe cialty of artistic picture framing. 2d Floor . 1 Gal. Denatured Alcohol, t..-. 81.25 :$1.50 Lilas Vegetal Toilet Water 89 75c Milk's Emulsion 53 !l5c Sterno Heat 10 90c Mercolized Wax . . . 73 30c Beaton's Cold Cream, 21 50c Shoe Polishing Outfits, ; at ...39 j 60c DeMar's Benzoin ana Almond Lotion ...... 39i 25c Bandoline, light or dark, at 19 25c, J,4 Jb. Peroxide Hydro gen 10 $0c Mustard Cerate.. 17t MAZDA LAMPS The Original, ReliabU Lamp 15 to 50-Watt Lamps. . . .400s 75-Watt Lamps . . . v. . . . 75 Fuse Plugs 10 (10 to 30 Amperes) FREE On doxn Aceo A pirin TabUt for Saturday with crery purchato. BEATON'S SATURDAY and MONDAY SPECIALS We numerate here a few of our Special Prices for Saturday. Note the numerous items that make practical Xmaa Gifts. $4.50, Pint Corrugated Thermos . Bottles ,..2.98 '?o.OO Universal Lunch : Kit," ! at ...3.48 $5.00 Gillette-Razors. . . .3.98 :$8.t0 Hold-Heat Electric l'Toast 34.75 ,$1.50l Stag and Shell Knives, at ..98 50c Imported Tooth Brushes, at 30t 25c Hair Insoles 17i' 20c Venidn Human Hair Nets, ' 2 for 25 30c Laxative Brorao Quinine, at .22t 50c Orazin Tooth Paste.. 34c 25c Lysol 19 25c Phenolax Wafers. .. .19 40c Castoria 24 60c Cocoanut . Oil Emulsion Shampoo .......... .'.39 50c Eatonic .34 35c Freezone ......... .273 60c Danderine 48 Now It tho Tim to Ri! tho Hons of Mico. Mouse Traps, each.. 5 Per dozen .504 25c Rat Nip ...10 Sweeney's Poison Wheat, 15 25c Sanitary Powder Puffs, at 10 $3.75 Horlick's Malted Milk, at ......82.98 35c Sloan's Liniment. .. .21 60c Nadine Face Powder, 39 Xjraham Beauty Secret Lift Out Lin. Draw Out BUckkaaJ. Raducc Enlargod Poro. BUache tho Skin. Correct Sallow Skin. RUBBER GOODS $2.00, 2-quart Velvet Combina tion "Hot Water Bottle and Fountain Syringe . . 1 S 1 .45 $1.40 Radiant 2-quart. Foun- ' tain Syringe 95 6 $1.50, 2-quart Velvet Water Bottle 95t $3.50 Female Douche Spray Syringe S1.98 CIGARS 10c Flor de Intals 7 Box of 60 $3.25 8c Autocrat 5 Box of 60 $2.35 La Giraldo, each 5 Box of 50.... ....$2.25 SOAPS 30c Woodbury Facial Soap, at 21 35c Resinol Soap. . . . . . .22 20c Pear's Glycerine 12 30c Shah of Fersia Soap, 21 ; PERFUMES $4.00 Ideal Extractper oz., at $2.20 $4.25 Mary Garden Extract, per ounce $2.20 75c White Rose Extract, per ounce 48 $1.25 White Rose Extract, per ounce 59 CANDY EPT. Special COc Hard-Filled Candy, per lb., at 40 80c Chocolate Creams, per lb. at ...65 60c Peppermint Lozenges, per lb. 40 60c Gum Drops, per lb... 40 60c Jelly Beajis, per lb.. 40 Agents for Huyler's, Alle gretti, Johnston's and Gordon's Chocolates. . Beaton drug Company 15th and Farnam Streets Mail Orders Receive Our Most Careful Attention Starting Saturday, Dec, 4th, the Mightiest Avalanche of Apparel Price Wrecking in Recent Years A Durcha.se consummated hv our New Ynrk renresentji,. tives and in which the Beddeo Clothing Co. shared very liberally, is recognized as. the greatest buying scoop that has materialized since the New York Apparel Market began its drastic price descent. -. Securing the entire "on hand" stocks from twelve of America's foremost apparel manufacturers at practically our cn pricet makes this marvelous sale a possibility; a trip of one, two or three hundred miles is justified to share in such money savings. . , $120,000 Worth of Wonderful Wearables for Men and Women, is the Share Allotted to the Beddeo Clothing Go. from the Greatest Purchase the New York Market has Afforded in Years. Coats, Suits, Dresses, J7 urs, Skirts, Blouses, Millinery j. 4? ill The last word in. " Apparel'Creafions, " marvelous style ideas offered to Omaha Women at prices that sound like a fairy sto ry. Be amongst the first here Saturday morning. Buy Beautiful, New. Stylish Apparel at 30c, 40c, and 50c on the Dollar Just imagine what a wave of buying enthusiasm will sweep Omaha this evening as thousands read this important announcement, and what a tremendous percentage of tlfese readers will be here Saturday morning. Tailored Suite, ?Wxrth to $ 1 25, to Go at $195 $2495 $29 $3fe Kopple & Frankfurt New York Resident buyers fora score of progressive ft tall concerns throughout the country secured a ten-day option on more than a million dol lars' worth of apparel. Their clients were called into conference to approve the purchase and allot the merchandise. The acceptance of the entire purchase was unanimous. Partial shipments were made immediately, balance is berng 'put in transit with all possible haste gigantic shipments have, been arriving for the past three days. The value surprise of years awaits you here. Plush and Cloth Coats, Worth to $89.50, to Go at $1995 $2495 :$29s $391 49?j .Luxurious Fur Coats, Worth to $900, to Go at $99 $145t $198 $295P $455 Gorgeous Dresses, Worth to $79i to Go at ' $io $19 24 39 Men's Suits and O'coats Unbelievably Low Surprise after surprise awaits-the visitors to our Men's Store Saturday. This marvelous purchase ; embodied thousands of dollars' worth of snappy, hand-tailored Suits and Overcoats and, men, the way we have priced them will pack our clothing section to capacity. . World's Finest Hand Tailored Suits and Overcoats at Less Than the Cost of the Labor on the. Garment Alone . The shrewdest shoppers will naturally b e the first to take advantage of this wonder ful opportunity put yourself in their clas s grasp this big chance to own two or three suits at what one would ordinarly cost you make your dollars perform the greatest feats that any dollar has done in years. , . 1 Suits and Overcoats, Worth to 79, in Four Lots; Orders From Mr. Beddeo in New York Say: id Credit as Usual Place no restrictions on our usual credit service. Buy all you need. Buy for every member of the family a small down pay ment is sufficient, the balance can be paid for as you get your pay. That's the liberal Beddeo way. rr $16.90 $29.90 $2 1 .90 $33.90 m V -S3 1417 DOUGLAS STREET x