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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
HUN PROP ACANDA
REPORTED STILL
At WORK IN j. S.

Washington, Dec. 10 German
propaganda still is at work in the
United States. the State department
was informed today in a dispatch
from The Hague. A Professor
Brinckmann, who directed propa-
ganda in this country from The
Hague during the war, was said to
he in charge of the present opera
,tions.
Officials here assumed that the
information was sent from The
Hague to explain the spreading OF
reports that the United States and
the allies are not in agreement over
certain issues to be dealt with at the
peace conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Neck FiXings

If you count variety, smart
ness of styles and exceptional
distinctiveness as important,
then we feel certain our neck
wear selections will meet with
your approval.
There are collars and sets of
Gerogette, organdie, pique, sat
in, broadcloth, real Irish and
filet laces. Vests and vestees
of net and organdie and Geor-
gette.
A display so out of the ordi-
nary that any selection from it
will be received with enthu-
siasm. Prices to suit everyone's
preference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20

ton of Adolph Germer, general
secretary of the national socialis,
party, at the trial of five socialis,
leaders for violation OF the espion-
age law.
Germer admitted that millions OF
copies of pamphlets declared by the
government seditious, had been dis
tributed by the socialist party,
Germer denied ever having re-
ceived any money from German
sources to oppose war. He said ev-
cry dollar expended was contributed
by the membership of the socialist
party.
Germer said he never advised any
che not to register under the Sc
leutive draft but on the contrary
had told a number of persons who
came to him that they should obey
the law. He denied ever having
crnspired with any of the other de-
PENDANTS to violate the espionage
law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Chile Offers Compromise

Buenos Aires, Dec. le.-Chile con-
siders the question of mediation be-
tween herself and Peru as closed, La
Nacion says it is informed from a
reliable source, and has offered a
compromise plan by which Peru
and Boliv:a would be given terrltor-
ial compensation in the adjustment
of the Tacna-Arica dispute. Rail
road and commercial connections al
SO would be granted with the object
OF benefiting all the three nations
involved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
PLAN OF sinking
WARSHIPS ST|RS
NAVAL CIRCLES
Suggestion News to Secretary
Daniels; Lodge Wants to
Know Authority for
Such Step.

Washington. Dec l9.-Press dis
patches from Paris saying that the
American peace delegates with Brit
ism support will urge the sinking of
the surrendered German warships
as the solution of the problem of
their disposition led to initiation of
steps TO-DAY by Senator Lodge in
the senate to obtain an official state
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
CERMER DENIES
HUNS PAID HIM
TO OPPOSE WAR
Socialist Secretary Admits at
His Trial That Party Dis
tributed Pamphlets
Called SeditiouS.

Chicago, Dec. l9-Letters from
John Spargo in which he declared
that the attitude of the socialist
party since the beginning of the war
had been "unneutral, un-American
and pro-German" were read to the
jury today by counsel for the gov
eminent during the cross-eXamina-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Glovesfor Many
Christmas Morning

It's hardly necessary to men,
ton that women never own too
many gloves-so that when they
come as gifts they are doubly
appreciated.
Trefousse, the finest of i'm
ported French Kid gloves in all
fashionable shades. Beautiful
ly embroidered backs, s2.75, SO
and $3.50.
Washable leather gloves in
tan, gray and khaki, one-clasp
styles, So.
For the motorist: Gauntlet
gloves in tan and gray, lined or
unlined as you wish. Back strap
wrists for warmth, $4.25 and
$3.50.
A glove certificate if you do
not know the size, or if you
prefer the holder to choose
style and color. Certificates
issued for anv amount
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Address Of Welcome.

Paris. Dec. l9.-President Wilson
was today handed an address of well
come by the Central Union of
French Agricultural association on
behalf of its $500 affiliated organiza-
tons,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Prince is Visiting

Paris, Dec. 19.-(Havas)-P
Nicholas of Roumania arrived in
Paris today. He will stay two days
in the capital and then proceed to
ENGLAND
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Odessa is Occupied.

Odessa, Dec. l9.-(By Associated
Press. )-Troops under command of
the anti-German Ukrainian leader
Petiura. today are occupying Odessa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Piles Cured in 6 to Il DAYS

Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT.
MENT fails to cure Itching. Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding piles. Stops Irritation
Soothes and Heals. You can get restfu
sleep after the first application. Price soc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Davis Presents Credentials.

d London, Dec. lo.-After present.
ing his credentials to King George
Yesterday, John w. Davis. the new
American ambassador to Great Bril-
tain, and Mrs. Davis had lunch
con with King George and Queen
Mary and other members OF the
royal household at Buckingham
palace
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Bath Rugs

A good Turkish bath rug makes
a sensible gift-one that is
greatly appreciated. Designs
and colorings are particularly
attractive this Christmas.
Small size rugs, $1.75.
Large size rugs, $3.50 and
$2.75.
Linen Section
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
The Bees
Free Shoe Fund
To Buy Shoes
For Shoeless Children

The Bees Shoe fund has passed
the $1,000 goal which we set for
it. The response of the people
has been most generous and
scores and scores of little feet are
we'll shod which would be out in
the cold and wet, except for this
generosity.
One girl came in and emptied
out her purse which contained
81 cents. A family of three con-
tributed S. each.
The fund will be closed Friday,
but the work will 60 on with the
money which is in the treasury.
Previously reported ..,..Sl, oo6.6o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20

When nourishing diet is required uss
Aerlick's. the original Matted Milk.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Haskells Famous Black
Silks at Prices You
Can't Afford to Miss

According to well defined GUS
tom, these special prices on
Haskell's silks would not come
until after Christmas. This
season they are offered before
the holidays so that the many
who choose dress patterns for
gift purposes may do so at a
considerable saving.
So Satin Duchess
for 81 80 a Yard
A soft, lustrous 36-inch satin.
SO Satin Messaline
(36.inch), 2.39 a Yard
81 Satin Duchess
for 1925 a Yard
A fine weight and beautiful
finish (40-inch).
SIPS Chiffon Taffeta
for $1.79 a Yard
A 36-inch, pure dye, fine silk
fabric.
$3.50 Chiffon Taffeta
(36.inch), $1.95 a Yard
itublu bOred for aft PURPOSES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
Good Hosiery
A Good Gift

A Good Gift
It's we'll to emphasize GOOD,
because poor quality in silk
hosiery is quite inexcusable for
gift purposes when the reliable
kinds are no more expensive.
For this reason, select Thomp-
son-Belden hosiery and know
that you are choosing the best.
A few styles are mentioned.
Scores of Others to show you
in person.
Silk hose with Isle tops and
soles in black, white and all
fashionable cplors. Full fash
toned, $1.25 pair.
Fine Isle hose, made of English
yarn. Splieed seams, garter
tops and double soles, 81 a
pair.
Silk-to-the-top hose in white,
So a pair.
Heavy weight black silk hose
with Isle garter tops and double
soles, 50.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20

Amy Of these materials will be suitably bored for gift purposes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-20
$2.25 Satin Liberty
for $l.79 a Yard

~LsLO SdIIh AbocTty
for $1.79 a Yard
In taupe, navy, wisteria, silver,
Burgundy, brown, bottle green,
beige and other fashionable
shades. A beautiful all-silk
satin (36-inch), sold all season
for 1925.
Silk, Satin Meteor
for $2.29 Yard
A lovely dress fabric in a COM
plete range Of fashionable col
ors and shades (4O-inch.) Very
desirable at 1929 a yard. Sold
all season for SO a yard.
OTHER SILK SPECIALS
Novelty materials for blouses
and skirts. Qualities sold from
$1.75 to $3.50 a yard. At a
Christmas price of only $1.69
a yard.
Fast Colored Tub Silks
(33.ineh), $1.2s a Yard
Novelty plaids, wool-filled, for
children's dresses (40-inch),
excellent wearing quality, s9c
a yard.
Amy Of these materials will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
TELEGRAMS SENT IN GRIPS
Western Union Carried "Wirc' Mes
sages on Railway Trains.

Washington, June 2o.-Postal in
spectors today arrested a number of
travelling agents of the Western I'm
ion Telegraph company on trains be-
tween Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington and
seized suftcases they were carrying
filled with messag es filed for trans
mission by telegraph. This practice.
which is said to have been in operation
by the telegraph company for some
time, is considered a violation Of pos
tai laws forbidding persons not con-
,nected with the postal service from
conducting a traffic in communications
over regular post roads. .-+
The facts discovered will be pre-
sented to grand juries, and officials of
moned to explain the practice. The
the telegraph company will be sum-
penalty for violation OF the postal
law is a fine of not more than $500
or six months imprisonment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
CHASED BY A U-BOAT
Vessel or Coast of South Carolina
Escaped by Speed.

A Gulf Port. June 2o.-A coastwise
passenger steamer which arrived here
late yesterday encountered a German
submarine at 1885 p. m. last Saturday
off the coast Of South Carolina, it was
learned today. but made good her es-
cape because of superior speed and
her wireless calls for help, which APP
parently forced the submersible to
give up the chase.
Officers of the steamer sighted the
submarine as it came to the surface
less than a mile eff the port bow. L.
started full speed for the ship, at the
sa me time diving. The steamer imme-
diately was put on a zig gag course and
when the submarine came to the sur
face again it was nearer but for some
reason did not fire. Wireless calls
for help were being sent out rapidly
and the U-boat quickly gave up the
chase, apparently fearing the appear
ance OF patrol vessels. Only two pas
sengers were aboard the steamer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
IIOW TO JUDGE A WOMAN
..- BY HER HAIR.

There is real common sense in just
noticing whether the hair is well kept
to Judge of a womans neatness or
good taste. If you are one of the few
who try to make the most of your
hair, remember that it is not advis-
able to wash the hair with any clean
ser made for all purposes, but always
use some good shampoo. You can
enjoy the very best by getting some
Canthrox from your druggist, dissolve
a teaspoonful in a cup of hot water
This makes a full cup of shampoo
liquid, enough so 1t is easy to apply it
to all the hair instead of Just the top
OF the head. Dandruff, excess oil,
and dirt are dissolved and entirely
disappear. Your hair will be so fluffy
that it will look much heavier than
it is. It's luster and softness will also
delight you. while the stimulated scalp
gains the health which insures hair
arOwth.-Ady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
WON WITH WHOOP
Indian Writes of Fighting
Qualities in France.
"One Indian a Match for 20
Germans" He Says.

Mandan, N. D., June 2o.-One North
Dakota Indian is a match for twenty
Germans. according to letter re-
ceived here from Sergt. E. H. Tostevin,
now in service in France. The Indian
is Charlie Rogers. a full blooded Sioux
Of the Standing Rock reservation. and
member of the 18th United States
infantry.
You ought to have seen that In
dian the first time the boche made a
raid on our trenches" writes Sergeant
Tostevin. He 1eaped over the para
pet swinging his old rifle over his
head. He let out a yell that he had
saved for years, and 1t was genuine
war-whoop by one of the people who
made war-whooping famous.
THE Huns were pretty close before
we mixed. Rogers. of course, had his
gun loaded with five rounds. and his
bayonet fixed. After swinging his gun
around his head a ouple of times, he
brought it down to his shoulders and
emptied his shells at the enemy, swung
1t again, yelled and jabbed. and used
the butt of his gun to smash the skull
Of another. I had my hands full all
this time, but the crazed indians ac-
tons were SO fast that we half watched
him. Germans and we fellows alike. It
was only a small fracas anyway. The
twenty or more Germans who were
left beat it. beat it for their lives.
Rogers never got scratch. 1t was in
fact very much a one-man scrap, al
most an exhibition. never saw a
man move so fast in my life. and
guess the Germans hadn't either"
Rogers is now being utilized as a
sniper and is enjoying himself pick
ing off enemy sn.pers, Sergeant Toste-
vim adds, and says that other Indians
in the regiments are being used for
n I,,fx-
the natural instinct which fits them
for this kind of work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
ELECT OFFICERS TODAY
LII Dor Convention Sends Appeal fol-
Mooney to California Governor.

St Paul, Mimi, June 20.-Officers
of the American Federation of Labor
were to be elected during today's ses-
s.uI OF the federation convention.
Minor offices were expected to cause
brisk fights, but Samuel Gompers was
slated for reelection to the presidency
without opposition.
The convention was on record to-
day Us asking President Wilson to Sc
care a new trial for Thomas Mooney,
convicted San Francisco bomb plot
ter. Resolutions adopted late yester-
day asked Governor stephens of Cal
ifornia to "dispel the impression that
a grave miscarriage of justice Is being
alfdvF d. in the Mooney case" nj 5'r@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
MAY EXTEND DRAFT SOON
Legislation May Be Tackled Onto New
Army BIZ.

/ WASHINGTON, June 20.-With Secre-
tary of War Baker favorable to. an
18-45 draft age, congress is believed
likely to frame it's legislation practi-
calIy on that line. It may be appended
as an amendment to the army BILL
for it appears the secretary is favor
able to that method. tho Provost Mar
shall Crowder is understood to advo-
cate separate legislation.
Down to Eighteen.
Crowder. too, is understood to op-
pose lowering the draft limit to IS
but Baker originally advocated iuclud-
ing youths of 10. Now he is favorable
that their inclusion would have less
disturbing effect upon industrial and
family relations than would the. draft
ing of many older men.
While he has not made up his mind
fully on the extension question, Baker
endorse an 1S-45 limit il submitted to
him.
No Attempt to Draft Labor.
Incidentally, he denies quite en-
phatically that there is any attempt or
intention on the part of the war de-
partment to regulate or control labor
except insofar as it guides it into use
full war work.
: 1t was expected today the provost
marshal generals office soon will
ampiify its original statement con-
corning work or fight and also de-
finitely establishing the status of base.
ball players.
1t developed today heavy calls for
the draft willScome next month, but
that thereafter a sliding scale of few
er men than heretofore will prevail.
This is due to the situation recently
pointed out by the United Press,
namely that transportation must he
adjusted to supply problems soon af-
mark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
GUARDING MRS. BUSCH
Brewers Widow CHARTERED in Hotel
at Key West.

Key West, Fla. June 20.-Mrs. Adolf
plus Busch, widow of the late mill
lionaire brewer of st. Louis and her
companion, Mrs. Hans Baumann. &C.
companied by a Swiss nurse, are now
Quartered in hotel here under guard.
They were permitted by the federal
authorities to leave the steamer Mas
cote last night. i..-
The Busch party is being held
awaiting word from the authorities at
Washington. Orders have been issued
that no communication should be per-
mitted to pass between the two women.
Detention of the party was a COM
plete surprise. according to Harry E.
Halves. private attorney for Mrs.
Busch, who accompanied her on her
voyage from Germany to the United
States.
Mrs. Busch arrived here from Ha-
vana, Cuba, en- route home. after
more than a four-year stay in Ger
many.
Mrs. Baumann. It is understood. was
formerly Miss Rubie Baird, Of St
Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
FOR M'AD00
President Will Take His Place
in Loan Campaign.
Secretary Physically Unable To
Make Speaking Tour.

Washington, June 20.-President
Wilson may g: sbstitute" for Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo in personal
appeals before the people uring the
next liberty loan campaign.
The loan will Re tie first great test
of the &C ntry's Willingness to sacri-
flee until it hurts" With at least
$1,000. 100000 in treasury certificates
to be absorbed by the loan. 1t was in
timated today by treasury officials
that the subscription to be asked may
run to $7,00o,000,000 or $4,000, 000.-
coo.
McAdoo's Health Broken.
1t now appears that Sec. etary Nc
Adoo, whose health was broken by
the last drive. will be unable to fol-
low his custom of spe. king thruout
the country for the loan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
MAY REACH Rhine
Americans in Alsace Within
Striking Distance.
Tie Up Many of Hindenburg's
Reserve Troops.
RY 7. w, T, MASON.

New York, June 20.-MOyemeht OF
American troops into Alsace Is a STRAIT
esic measure that must exercise Sc
rfo,s influence on future disposition
Of yon Hindenburgs fast dw!nonns
reserves, and may Interfere with MS
plans for new offensive IN western
France.
The new American positions are SO
far away from the present area OF ac-
tivity along the west front as 10 COM
pei Hindenburg to organize large
separate reserve force to protect the
upper Rhine against sudden American
attack.
Takes German Reserves.
These reserves must be drawn from
the central German reservoirs that
make good the losses incurred by Hin
denburg's futile drives in Flanders, Pt-
cardy and Champagne.
Any strengthening of the German
positions in Alsace as the result OF
Americas increasing power in that
sector must necessarily decrease the
striking force of a German offensive
towards Paris and the channel ports.
If Hindenburg prefers to take chances
with the Americans and weaken his
Alsace line for the benefit of future
operations in western France, the
Stars and Stripes may be planted on
the banks of the Rhine ahead OF
scheduled time.
About Twenty Miles From Rhine.
American units in Alsace are about
twenty miles from the Rhine. Cap
ture of the river near the Swiss boun-
dairy might suddenly become an i'm
mediate American objective any time
in the near future II Hindenburg
leaves the pathways guarded only by
weak attachments.
Before the German spring offensive
began. Hindenburg had a large re-
serve army stationed near the Swiss
border in anticipation OF an American
attack in that area.
Reserves Already Cut Down.
There is reason to believe the
| slaughter of German man-power in
Flanders, Picardy and Champagne
compelled Hindenburg to deplete these
reserves very considerably. This is
doubtless one of the considerations
that led General Foch to send the
new American troops into Alsace.
In consequence OF General Foch's
| move, Hindenburg again is compelled
| to face one of those terrible puzzles
| that General Foch SO persistently
forces on the German general staff. II
| the Rhine is left partly open in AL.
SAGE, an American offensive is DELHI
| erately invited while il it is close with
| heavy German reserve reinforcements
the slim chance of reaching Paris OF
the channel becomes simmer still.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20

Had he lived a few more months
Mr.. Booth would have been a resident
of Topeka so years. He was born in
Philadelphia in 1880 and came to this
city in 1869. previous to which time
he served in the Civil war as mem
Der of Company H. 1890 regiment,
Illinois volunteer infantry He was a
member of Lincoln Post, G. A. r., and
was well known in church circles
Mrs Booth died in January, 1917.
shortly after the celebration of their
sixty-third wedding anniversary. Mr..
Booth was So years old. He is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. F. H.
Roebuck, and two sons, s. A. Booth of
Pueblo, Colo, and J. H. Booth of To-
Del<a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
EARL GREY FOR PEACE LEAGUE
Declares britain Is In Favor OF Organ
fzation to Enforce Peace.

London, June 20.-Newspapers here
state that a pamphlet has been issued
by Viscount Grey, regarding a league
of nations. which asserts the allies
should follow President Wilson's lead
in advocating such league, designed
to stamp out war.
Great Britain For 1t.
Great Britain will meet the idea of
the league with widespread cordially
the pamphlet declares. Germany will
oppose it, SO long as the German mil
itary party is in power. while Austria
probably will welcome II. The pamph-
let adds that the league must enforce
peace by economic and military pres
sure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
Income Tax Rolls In.

Washington, June 20.-Nearly a
half million dollars in income and ex-
cess profit tax payments reached the
treasury today from revenue collec-
tors. and raised the total receipts from
these sources this year to about
$500. 100000 1t is estimated S1,275,-
100000 is yet to come. More than
$4,000, 100000 has been paid into the
treasury on the s4.170, 100000 total
of the third liberty loan.
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To Establish Labor Prioritics.

Washington, June 2O.-Establish-
ment of labor priorities by the war in
dustries board to insure continuation
of the munitions program after the
next draft, is under consideration, Il
learned officially today. No decision
has been made as yet, but officials
firmly believe that with the inevitab BILE
labor shortage, priorities of men the
same as of raw materials will be nee
cSsary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
G. A. r. FUNERAL NOTICE.

The members of Lincoln Post are
requested to- meet at Lowman Hill
chapel Friday at 2:30 to attend the
funeral of our late comrade, James
Booth. HENRY MARTIN,
Post Commander.
j. N. MILLER Adit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
May Discharge British Officials.

London. June 20.-Premier Lloyd
George may discharge a number of
British minor officials of alien origin
or association, as a result of recent
complaints and public comment, the
Express declared today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-20
JAMES BOOTH FUNERAL
Civil War veteran Who Died Wednes-
= day Lived Here Almost so Years.

The funeral of James Booth, pioneer
Topeka resident who died Wednesday
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.
H. Roebuck, 941 Morris avenue. will
be held Friday afternoon at o'clock
from. the Lowman Memorial church.