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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
'ARM|ST|CE
EXTENSION.
PROPOSED.
BY FRANCE.
German Army Command d
Asked to Send PIentipoten-
tiarieS to Conference at
TreveS December II.

Berlin, Dec. 9.-Mathias Erzberg-
er, head of the German armistice
delegation, announced today that
the French government has re-
quested the German army COM
mand to designate plenipotentiaries
to confer regarding the prolonga,
ton of the armistice. The dele
gates will meet at Treves, Rhenish
Prussia, December II and IS.
British Hurry to Cologne.
AK La Chapelle, Dec. 9.-(By
Associated Press. British troops
have been hurried to Cologne to
maintain order, but what the nature
of the trouble there has been or how
serious it is, is not stated in the
brief unofficial announcement. 1t
is reported that red forces and their
opponents have been rioting.
In the meantime British infantry
have been pushed up as far as
Duren, which will be entered to-
night. Stringent orders have been
issued along the British front for
bidding anyone not actually men,
Der of the army of occupation to
cross the border without a special
pass.
Belgians Reach Rhine.
London, Dec. 9.-The Belgian
forces aiding in the occupation of
German territory have reached the
Rhine. Cavalry units of the Bel
gian army, it was announced today
have progressed to Urdingen, on the
Rhine, II miles northwest OF Dus-
seldorf.
Americans in Coblenz.
Amsterdam, Dec. 9-The American
forces advancing toward the Rhine
will reach Coblenz today, according
to a message from Berlin quoting
a representative of the German for
eign office who has just returned
there from Treves.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
NO POTASH WILL
Be Sent T0U s.
IN NEAR FUTURE
German Product Barred by
"Trading With Enemy
/ Act" Of October
6, 1917.

Washington D. c., Dec. o.
Especial Telegram)-- Judge Kinkaid
who, with Congressman Reavis oi
the First Nebraska district, was
successful in getting a favorable rul.
ing from Chairman Vance McCor.
mick of the war trade board with
reference to foreign potash impor.
tations, thereby immeasurably re.
lieving the domestic potash situa,
ton, is in receipt of letter from
Lawrence Bennett, secretary of the
board, confirming the position tax,
en- by Mr.. Mccormick. The letter
includes the following:
THE customs regulations, which
have been promulgated under the
authority of the trading with the
enemy act approved October E
1917, provid that no inportations
shall be granted entry except upor
presentation of a certificate, duly
authorized by the American con-
sular officer at the point of ship.
ment, to the effect that the com.
modities have not originated in en-
emy territory"
This means that there will be nc
German potash shipped to the Unit
ed States until after the proclama'
ton of peace at the earliest, and ir
the meantime Congressman Kin
kaid will endeavor to have the wal
mineral bill amended so as to in
clude potash. This bill has two
years to run after the declaration O.
DeaCe
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10

candy and smokes" to the return
ing soldiers.
The Sierra was the first to arrive,
tying up at her dock early in the
morning. The Chicago arrived
shortly after noon. The Comfort
did not dock until late in the after
noon and the men were kept on
board over night.
The Comfort, which left ST. Ma
zaire November q, reported the
toughest voyage in months, and
fears for its safety had been ex-
pressed by officers of the transport
service, as for several days during
the storm no wireless could be es-
tablished.
The Comfort had on board l49
stretcher cases. and one death. that
of Priv. Levi R. Richmond of Pc
quot, Mimi, occurred during the
voyage.
Many of them who arrived today
were smembers of the Rainbow di-
vision and marines who had been
wounded in the American thrust at
Chateau Thierry.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Gary Proposes Cut in
Steel Prices Without
Reduction of W1Qes

New York, Dec. a mod
crate reduction in the scale of
maximum prices for steel, be-
ginning January l is favored by
the general committee on steel
and steel products of the Ameri-
can Iron and Steel Institute,
which meets with the war indus
tries board Wednesday.
This was announced by Ebert
H. Gary, chairman of the COM
mittee, at meeting here of steel
manufacturers today.
Mr.. Gary opposed any effort to
reduce wage scales at present,
declaring that while labor is re-
ceiving higher compensation
than ever before, the rates are
no higher than are proper and
just in view of the cost of liv-
ing.
"If the workmen are treated
fairly and literally" he said,
"they will stand and contend for
: fair treatment of the employer"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
The Bees
Free Shoe Fund
To Buy Shoes
For Shoeless Children

The drive for 81 900 for The Bee
Shoe Fund before Christmas is
progressing rapidly but contribu-
tons should be made early if the
kiddies are to have the needed pro-
lection for their feet to make the
holidays joyous.
The spirit of the campaign seems
to be realized more outside of
Omaha than in the city. Contribu-
tions from outside exceed those
at home where the need can be
daily observed. Wake up Omaha!
Let us give the unfortunate some
thing to be thankful for.
The Spanish influenza epidemic
has added to the suffering Of many
of the Omaha peol. The gener-.
Gus in this city must assist those
who have been unfortunate dur
ing the past year of troubled times.
Don't delay. Add your bit today.
Previously acknowledged. .$s35.65
Ejnar Larson, Wayne, Neb. $500
Harold Gunvordahl, Burke,
5. D. ................... ZOO
J. H. Wick, Benson. ........ 500
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
WAR LABOR BOARD TO ACT
Vahey Changes Front
and viii Fight for Men
Before Federal Board

Washington, Dec. q - (Spe-
ial Telegram).-James H. Vahey
general counsel of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street and
Electric Employees of America,
whose name was used in con-
junction with the Taft Manley
telegram of last week to Ben A.
Short, president of the carmen's
union, calling upon the striking
Omaha street car employees to
end the strike, because of the ben
efits which they received under
the award of the war labor board.
said today that he had made q
mistake in permitting the use Of
his name in conjunction with the
Taft telegram,
"You know we all make mis-
takes" he said, "and l supposed
the war labor board had all the
facts before it, hence my willing
ness to aid Messrs. Taft and Man.
ley to get the men to resume
work."
"Now I am in possession of the
facts I did not know until this
morning End propose to lay
these new facts before the joint
chairmen of the war labor board
with the hope that Messrs. Taft
and Manley will see the matter as
I do.
"The striking street railway
men in Omaha are acting in self
preservation. Ever since the in
crease in wages they have been
badly treated. Everything has
been done by the company to un-
dermine the union and yet am at
a loss to know what can be done
under the circumstances. From
information now at hand I think
the men are right in their de-
mands upon the company and I
shall do what can in setting the
war labor board right"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
CALLS ON COMPANY
FOR INFORMATION
5 ABOUT CAR STRIKE
Federal Commission Asks President Wattles Of Street
Railway to Give Further Details; National Car
Mems Officers Now Openly Back Strikers in
Washington Before u. S. Officials #

President Wattes of the street railway company last
evening received from Basil M Manley chairman
of the War board which indicated that the board would
take definite action in the strike situation in the
future.
The message asked for definite information
cerning conditions in Omaha.
Mr. Wattles says he has maintained from the beginning
that up the board and to the company
here take acton and his opinion the message received
indication that such action will betaken in the near
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
WILSON TO PAY
OFFICIAL VISIT TO
POPE BENEDICT
Italy Planning Welcome for
U. S. President, Who Is
Scheduled to Reach Holy
City December %.

Paris, Dec. o.-Thomas Nelson,
the American ambassador to Italy,
visited the Vatican yesterday and
announced that President Wilson
ould pay an official visit to Pope
Benedict and Cardinal Gasparri. the
papal secretary of state, December
%, according to dispatch to the
Temps from Rome today.
1t has been decided that Pres
ident Wilson, upon his arrival at
the Bois de Boulogne station at 10
o'clock Saturday morning, will be
mst by President Poincare and
other government officials. He will
then 60 Immediately to Murat
mansion, which will be his home
while he is in Paris.
Virtually all the mercantile es-
adjustments in Paris have notified
their employees that next Saturday
will be a full holiday. 1t is ex-
pected to be larger celebration
than any before seen in Paris. The
socialists are taking great inter-
est in the occasion of Wilson's
visit.
Brest Makes Plans.
Brest, Dec. 9.-Brest is preparing
to outdo itself in the reception of
President Wilson when he lands,
its mayor indicates in a proclama-
tion to the people.
The committee in charge of the
fete intends to have group Of
Breton men and women wearing
picturesque costumes to greet the
president when he arrives.
All the rooms in the hotels oil
Continued on Page Two, Column Six.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
RADICALS
SPREADING
STRIFE IN
GERMANY
Hold Building in Berlin in
Which Prussian Deputies
Meet; Start Disorders in
Munich and TilSen.

Paris, Dec. 9.-Additional troops
were brought to Berlin Sunday by
the Ebert government to crush the
Spartacus movement, which is in
control of the northern suburbs of
the German capital, according to
dispatch to Information from
Zurich. The radicals are said to be
holding the building in which the
Prussian Chamber of Deputies
meets.
The movement also has spread to
Munich, where there we're disorders
in the street after the radicals had
broken up a meeting of the demo-
cratic party. Disorders also are re-
ported to have occurred in Tilsen.
To Make Martyrs.
Berlin, Dec. 9.-(By Associated
Press. Eager to make members of
the Spartacus party martyrs as the
result Of Fridays rioting, DR.. Karl
Liebknecht, the leader Of this fac
ton, lost no time in staging spec
tacular open air meeting at the Tier
garten last night.
His call for the meeting brought
forth 1000 munition wor kers, who
had responded to the demand for a
general walkout. These men and
women marched through Inter Den
Linden to the Tiergarten until they
reached the point where the Ave-
rue of Victory intersects the Char
lottenburger Chaussee. There DR..
Liebkrecht mounted the base of one
of the granite statues erected in
honor of the Hohenzollerns and
made an address.
Flanked by Guns.
The semi-circle of DR.. Lieb-
knecht's auditors was fanked on all
sides by machine guns, mounted on
motor trucks, which commanded all
approaches. DR.. Liebknecht ha-
rangued the crowd in his familiar
style, indicting Friedric Ebert, the
premier; Philip Scheidemann and
other Kaiser socialists" of COM
plicity in Fridays rioting. He
called Upon the masses to organize
red guards and beat off the attacks
on counter revolutionists.
AT late hour tonight Berlin was
absolutely. quiet. 1T is estimated
by the, Tageblatt that the number
of aeserters that Berlin is feeding
exceeds 10000. Premier Ebert and
Continued on Page Two, Column Ffve.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
1900 Wounded American
Soldiers Welcomed Warmly
On Arrival at New York

New York, Dec. o. New York
welcomed home today more than
1900 wounded American soldiers
representing virtually every state in
the union. The men came, OH three
ships-the United States transport
Sierra. which carried about 1850 Of
ficers and men; the United States
hospital ship Comfort, which car
ried 400, and the French liner Chi
cago, which carried 260.
All of the ships were warmly
cheered by crowds which lined the
water front and clustered on house
tops. Water craft in the harbor
tied down their whistles to augment
the welcoming din, and fire boats
shot streams-of water high into the
air, while police patrol boat, bear
ing Mayor Hylan's welcoming COM
mttee, circled about, photograph
ing greetings.
Two military bands played patri-
otic airs as the steamers came to
dock. Red Cross workers rushed
aboard to serve sandwiches, coffee,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
No1l.

My Dear Soldier Boy: l have not
forgotten you'll remember the old
times, and all the things to which
you alluded in your letter. thought
you were dead and for the last three
or four months which, you have
been gone / always remembered you
as one who had quite done with this
world. Your letter startled me to-
day, but your hope about me has
been abundantly fulfilled, for l have
never for one moment forgotten
you. You have said very good
words to me i'll your letter and what
ever happens. and however matters
may be arranged between us in the
future | shall always treasure the
words and bless you for comfort
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Taft Advises Sending
Armed Force to Russia

Atlantic City, N. J., Dec. 9.-Men
should be sent to Russia in sufi-
cient force to set up constituent
assembly and assure representa-
tive government, William Howard
Taft said today in an address before
the Investment Bankers association
m convention, here.
"Bolshevism is an enemy to
human society,"" said Mr.. Taft. "You
cannot deal with the bolsheviki in
any other way than through their
own system. The only way to deal
with that doctrine is to kill them
off,"
How this is to be done is a
question that will be settled at the
peace table"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Daughter Of Bishop
Homer Stuntz Dies
Here Of Pneumonia

Mrs. Harry Hunter, 3l69 Farnam
street, daughter of Bishop Homer c.
Stuntz, died in the Methodist hospi-
tai Monday evening of influenza fol-
lowed by pneumonia. Mrs. Hunter
was 20 years of age, and is survived
by her parents, her husband, a
daughter of seven months of age,
and two brothers, one of whom is in
India and the other serving with the
Y. M. c. A. in France
Bishop Stuntz, who is making a
tour of Eastern Asia and China, is
probably in Shanghai at this time
and will not receive the news of his
daughters death until he reaches
Calcutta.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Flu Epidemic Gains New
HeadWay in Kansas City

Kansas City, Dec. 9.-With %
deaths from influenza, II from pneu-
monia and 18 from other causes re-
ported up to S p. m. today, all pre-
vious mortality records for a day
from a single cause in Kansas City
were broken.
A total of 3l5 new influenza cases
and IS of pneumonia were reported
in the last "a hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10

can tell. All the earthly treasure.
could not fill my heart as yours can.
You are boy that God could pos
sibly bestow upon mankind. You
and you only make life worth while.
If Il had a thousand lives to live,
| would live them all for you.
Never while | am on this earth will
/ look toward another boy as | look
toward you. You are precious
gift from humanity and love. Even
facing the terrers of war | would
wish to be by your side. All, bless
ed be the day | met you! Life was
beginning to lose its virtue until |
met you, Though suffering from
a broken heart, ] will love you TO.
the end will close, meaning ,ore
love.
DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
OFFICERS MAY QUIT
ARMY IF THEY WISH

Washington, Dec. 9,-Discharge
from the army as soon as practi-
cable of officers who have signihed
their desire to leave the service has
been authorized by the War depart
ment. Vacancies will be filled
temporarily by officers who want to
hold their positions permanently or
bv those who have asked for COM
missions in the reserve.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
ARGON ELIMINATES HAZARD
IN BALLOON OPERATIONS

Washington, Dec. 9,-Discovery
of an inert, non-inhammable gas de-
signed for use in balloons, dirigibles
and other -than-air craft was
Received by the Navy department
today in a statement explaining ex-
oenditures now being made jointly
with the army for its production.
The department said the use of this
new element, officially termed far
gon," will eliminate the hazard of
Ere and explosion that always has
accompanied balloon d. operations
where hydrogen has been used to
nflate the gas bags.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
ARRESTED FOR HOPING
WILSON WOULD DROWN

New York, Dec. 9-Raymond L.
Ramsdell, vice president of the
United Cigar Stores company, was
arraigned in magistrates court
here today, accused of having ex-
claimed regarding President Will
son: "Wilsoni l hope he drowns|
A complaint charging disorderly
conduct was made against Mr..
Ramsdell and the case was ad-
journed until Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Keys to City of Metz
Kept from, Huns in 1870
Nolu Handed to Mayo,

Metz, Dec. 9.-During the
ceremony in the city hall Sun
day, in connection with the Of
fetal entry of President Poin-
care, Premier Clemenceau hand
ed to the mayor of Metz the
keys to the city, which the Ger
mans failed to get when they
captured Metz in 1870. The
keys had been preserved by
descendant of Gen. F. A. LaPas-
set, one of the defenders of
Metz
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
MARSHAL FOCH MAY
VISIT UNITED STATES

New York, Dec. 9.-That Mar
shal Foch may visit the United
States when his duties permit was
indicated by cablegram received
here today by Mayor Hylan from
the marshal in response to recent
message in which the mayor invited
him to visit New York and offered
him the freedom of the city"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Jugo-Slavs Protest.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Formal no.
tice has been given the American
government Of the purpose of the
Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, former
ly held by the Austro-Hungariar
government to unite with the king.
dom of Serbia in a single Jugo.
Slavic state, and to insist on evacua.
ton of Jugo-Slav territory now oc.
cupied by italy,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
t over 200 words. Address Contest Editor The Bee.

and ! have prayed continuously that
the God who carried you safely
across the ocean would bring you
safely back to me when the worlds
great conflict had been brought to
an end.
May my memory and ideals al
ways inspire you to what is best and
most honorable, and may you soon
return to one who anxiously awaits
your xeturn. DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Marshall Greets Fushimi.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Vice Presi-
dent Marshall today received Prince
Higashi-Fushimi qf Japan and his
suite at the capitol. The party, ac-
companied by Acting Secretary Polk
Of the State department, was wel-
coined in the offices of the vice presi-
dent and then was shown through
the canitoi
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10

future. @
A statement from Washington
from James H. Vahey, general.
counsel for the union, indicates that
the national officers of the garments
union apparently are backing the
local strikers.
An1iPusly Await Word.
Information is anxiously awaited
from Washington as to what the
National War Labor board will do
to relieve the situation, and whether
it will be~able to exercise its in
huence with President Mahon of
the national organization of street
railway employees.
The street railway company is
ready to make some sort of move
as soon as the war labor board
wires the result of its efforts.
Jerry Burnett of Detroit, organiz-
er of the Amalgamated Association
of Street Railway Employees, said
last night that no information az
fecting the Omaha strike will be
received from his national head
quarters.
"Men Know What Want"
"The men here know what they.
want" lie replied when asked
whether President Mahon Of the
national association might 'seud
some word which would have a sig
nificant bearing on the strike situa-
ton.
Mr.. Burnett is eonvalescing at the
Castle hotel.
Mahon was reported to have been
summoned to Washington, to ap-
pear before the National War La
Dor board in connection with the
Omaha strike situation and the
award of the board last spring. The
war board is expected to put the
matter up to Mahon on the basis
that he is the Il. who shottd
convince the strikers that they are
not acting ip good faith with the
board when they remain on strike.
Discredt Sympathetic Strike
One Of the features of the situa-
ton yesterday WAS the discredit
given to expressions of a sympa-
thetic strike. The secretary Of the
packing house workers announced
that the men of his Organization
had no thought of striking to help
the street car employees. The men,
berS of the teamsters' and truck
drivers union voiced similar SEN
''rPs0ls. R. 4. Wilson of the carpenters,
union told the members of the ex-
echtive ooard of the carmci that
they were not standing on solid
ground in, demanding recognize ii
of the union in view Of the facts {
the case between themselves and
the company.
City Organizations Meet
Various organizati ,ns of the city
held meetings yesterday to advise
t = carmen to honor the award. Of
the National War Labor board
and to return to their work without
causing further Inconvenience to
the general public.
President Short of the garments
union, Chairmen of the Executive
Committee Mcmillan and other
members Of the committee came to
Mayor Smiths office at 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and had an
other conference. 1t was stated af-
ter the conference by them and the
mayor that absolutely nothing had
been accomplished.
Hesitate at Resumption.
The traction company officials re-
| Continued on Page Two, Column Feuf.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO THESE ANSWERS
the best answers to the soldier in France who has written

/ ing my heart with them, and taking
away the burden of many unpleasant
thoughtss But three years is long
time; in three years none of US stay
the same and in three years some of
us grow older than others. But |
shall understand. In any case thank
you for the letter and believe me.
Yours faithfully,
DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Banks Declared Insolvent.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec, O.
The Citizens State bank of Bing-
ham, and the Copper State bank Of
Copperfeld,' both mining towns
about 80 miles south of here, were
closed today by order of the state
bank examiner. Both institutions
were declared by the examiner to
be irisolVent.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Saxon Royal FamiIy's
Pr0Derty SeuueStrated

Geneva, Dec. 9.-(Havas. 1.-The
entire fortunes of former King
Frederick August of Saxony and his
brother, Prince John George, have
been placed under sequestration by
the new Saxon government, accord
ing to Swiss newspapers. The prop
critics and estate of the former
Saxon royal family have been con-
hscated Professionally, while pay
ment of the civil list has been
stopped.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
For Jewish Freedom.

Providence. R. l., Dec. 9.-The
American Jewish congress will con-
vene in Philadelphia December IS
to consider means of obtaining po-
Iitical and religious freedom for
Jews throughout the world. The
meeting was planned for two years
ago, but was postponed to await
conclusion of hostilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
MOTHERS PENSION LAW
UPHELD BY HIGH COURT

Washington, Dec. 9.-An attack
upon the Washington state moth,
ers, pension law of 1915, brought
by Mrs. Rose Suyder of Seattle
who alleged it was unconstitutional
i'll providing pensions for widows
and not for deserted mothers, was
dismissed today by the supreme
court. Washington court DEGREES
unfolding the laws validity were
affirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10

Americas noble sons, who has Of
fered his life, if need be, to save
humanity and uphold his country's
flag.
You are more than all the world
to me and you may rest assured
that when you return from the hor-
ror of the battlefield to "the land of
the free and the home of the brave"
a warm heart will be ready to-share
with you whatever may come in
life's pathway.
DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
BERGER ON TRIAL
FOR ACTS HELD
D|sLoYAL TO U. S.
Congressman.EIeCt and -Four
Codefendants Plead Not
Guilty to Violating
Espionage Act,

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Victor L. Ber-
ger, congressman elect from Mil
waukee, with four codefendants, to-
day was placed on trial in the fed
sral district court before Judge Lam
lis on a charge of violating the
espionage act. A plea of not guilty
vas entered.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-10
Speeder Sent to Jail After
Accident on Farnam Street

c. w. Shank, drew ten days in the
county Jail, and A. Blotzka, SIS and
costs in police court Monday morn.
ing, both charged with speeding.
Shank and Blotzka were the princi-
pals in an automobile collision at
Thirty-second and Farnam streets.