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Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
FRENCH LINES
FLk1TENED, BUT
Strengthened
Rea|ignment Of Armies De.
Tending Compiegne Creates
Favorable Impression in
Military Circles.

Washington, June l3.-Realighment
of the French armies defending Com
piegne from the northeast, east and
southeast has relieved situation
which offered unpleasant possibilities,
in the opinion of officers here. Enemy
advances in the valley of the Oise
and to the north and northwest Of
Compiegne had threatened to cut off
the troops in the evacuated sector.
Announcement that they had been
withdrawn without loss was therefore
regarded wifi satisfaction.
Bulge'in Line Reduced.
The movement, however, is viewed
as marking further step toward ac-
complishing what many officers here
believed to be the German purpose in
all operations undertaken on the line
west of Chateau Thierry after the
Marne had been reached, and in the
last attacks starting on the Mont
didier-Noyon front. The great bulge
in the defending lines that remained
thrust into the German front SO as to
tHNNS7t AiSsrkdCdl ditu s<tioliS5 spatLiN
theateTs distinctly separate has been
materially reduced. The French lines
have been Hattened out, more conf
plete1y consolidating the two fronts.
Still further reduction of the wedge
intruding into the German position
north and east Of Compiegne appar-
emily was the object sought today by
the enemy. The scene of attack
shifted to the Soissons area, however,
where the French admit officially that
progress has been made in the terri
tory between that place and the bas-
ton of Villers Cotterets wood, upon
which the original German attempt to
widen their gains in the Aisne opera
tons westward was broken.
Hold Natural Defenses.
1t appeared possible to officers here
that the line would be established
finally with the forest of Laigue, just
northeast Of Compiegne, buttressing
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
POPE,COMPLA|NS
Of ATTACKS ON
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Declares Campaign Of CaIum-
nies and Hatred Is Being
Waged Against Pontiff
and Clergy. ~
(By Associated Press,

Rome, June 13.-The Osservatore
Romano, the vatican organ, publishes
papal autograph sent in answer to
an address received by the pontiff
from the episcopacy of Lombardy.
The pope complains of the sad per-
iod the war is going through and
also of attacks from "the enemies. of
religion on the supremest authority,
Jesus Christ" He adds that he is
greatly afflicted mot only by the in
describable horrors of this war, which,
without parallel in the history of the
world threatens to drag poor Europe
to the bottom of an abyss, but also
by an insidious and skilful campaign
of cahimnies and hatred against the
person of the pontiff and his work"
The pope, in recapitulation of his
action since the beginning Of the war,
says that his efforts to bring about
peace have been inisjudged and mis-
interpreted, even his silence about this
or that crime being. lcaiunlniorsfy in
terpreted,a,hiswfsitics not admitting
that III fiae present tnssftafify OF
this bla6e of passions, it is impossible
to infiict condemnation for each crime
while all are included in a condemna
ton pronounced according to the
general principle"
The pontiff regrets that such a
campaign has been conducted also
against the clergy and Catholics, thus
spreading the. seeds of discord among
various classes. The autograph ends
with a protest denouncing the CAM.
paign not only to the faithful but all
honest people. wherever they hap
pen to be, and reaffirmatiop that it
is the pope's duty to defend the sane
tity and honor Of the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Major Maher, Head of @. NJ. Corps,
... Recommended for Promotion

Maj. John G Mahcr, has been ap-
pointed commanding officer of the
Omaha quartermasters' corps and has
been recommended for commission
as lieutenant-colonel in the United
States army. .ts. ...
Major Maher was reared in Platte
county, near Columbus. 1 In 1887 he
opened the United States land office in
Chadron. Later he served for four
years as county clerk and registrar Of
deeds in Dawes county. During the
Indian wars he represented the New
York Herald For four years he was
official reporter for Congressman
Kinkaid.
At the outbreak of the Spanish war
he volunteered and mustered Com
pany H of the Second Nebraska vol
unteer infantry, He was elected cap.
tain, but declined ia serve because Of
his LACK of experience and went as a
private. After the war he went into
business for himself at Lincoln.
I The day that the United States de.
clared state of war against Germany
Soldier Maher" offered his services
to the government. He reported in
Omaha, June 10, 1917. and since that
time has not missed day from his
work. He has had experience in all
branches of the depot.
Military men declare that Major
Maher is we'll suited for the important
work of commanding officer.
'Splendidly qualified in every way"
is the hearty endorsement of Mai
Walter Stern, property officer, who
has been acting commandant of the
corps since Col. F. A. Grant, former
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
OPTIMISM OVER
WAR SITUATION
GROWS In BRITAIN

London, June k.-There is a grow
ing tone of optimism in the English
newspapers today as it becomes more
apparent that the Germans have been
checked. The Teutons certainly COM
PEELED the French to withdraw at the
northern end OF the salient on the
right bank of the Disc, including
Carlepont wood, but the French retain
the long belt of territory north OF
the river Aisnc and it is to threaten
this from the rear that the Germans
launched the new Attack south of the
Aisne on a very wide front. (
At the same time it is pointed out
by military critics, the Germans were
baked in their efforts to reach COM
piegne frontally and they hoped to at
tain their object by this outhanking
attack. Compiegne still is 18 miles
west Of the new operations, with the
forest of Compiegne intervening.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Flag Day Proclamation
tFrom a staff correspondent. )


Lincoln, Neb., June l3-Governor
Neville issued the following flag day
proclamation today:
ITO the People Of the State of Ne
braska, Greeting:
"Your attention is called to the fact
that Friday. June ID, will be the 14lst
birthday of our flag. This day has
been for many years celebrated as
flag day throughout the republic
This year, on its anniversary, it will
stand side by side with flags of other
nations, respected and loved as never
before. AS it floats in the sunlight,
its shadow will fall upon our brave
boys on the battle fields of France
and our sailors and others on our
transports at sea. Let us at home,
rrVre that ever, glorify our national
banner, knowing that>it is again being
baptized with the blood of heroes,
who are giving their lives that the the
liberty, which it represents, may final
ly become the heritage Of the whole
world.
I'm consideration of these facts, l
set apart June IA, 1918 as flag day."
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
WARNING
FOLLOWS
SEA RAID
Notice Regarded as Bit Of Grim
Humor, as Blow Already Has
Fallen on Neutral
Shipping.

London, June 13.-The Ger
man admiralty intends to de-
clare the eastern coast of the
United States from Mexico to
Canadian waters a danger
zone and will warn neutral
shipping, says a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from AM
sterdam, quoting reports re-
ceiyed from Berlin. ,..
Washington, JUNG l3.--In view Of
what, has been happening during the
past few weeks, officials here tonight
were inclined to regard as a bit of
grim humor the report from Berlin,
via Holland, that the German govern
ment is about to declare the eastern
American coast danger zone and to
warn neutral shipping of its purpose.
Warning Now Superfluous.
Raiding submarines have already
served warning of the danger in more
forceful terms than Berlin could for
nulate in diplomatic communica-
lion. Several of the 18 vessels sunk
by the raiders were neutrals, carry
ing no war supplies. Neutral govern
n1ents are not likely to have over
looked that fact, warning or no warn
ing. =
1T is recognized, however, that the
forthcoming warning" may prove to
be a formal announcement of zone
in American waters where ruthless
sinking of all ships is to be the order
of the day, forecasting a continuing
menace off the Atlantic ports through
regular submarine patrols.
Could Maintain Patrols.
Officials here have been fully awake
to the fact that such patrols could be
maintained if the German authorities
thought the results obtainable iusti-
fed diverting large number of boats
from operations off the French and
British coasts. 1t has been figured
out that by starting a new raider or
flotilla of raiders every FIVE days. one
link in the endless chain of U-boats
always would be on duty in American
waters. -
Such operations would mean that
Tor every boat actively engaged on
this side, there would be several on
the way over and several more on
she. way back to Germany, none of
which would have any substantial
value while enroute in either direction.
Onlthis account, navy officials have
discounted the patrol idea, believing
that much better results from the
German viewpoint would be obtain
able by using the same number of
boats where they are now used, in
the North sea or adjacent waters.
No U-Boat Near Boston.
Boston, June l3.-Rear Admiral
Spencer S. Wood, 1commandant of the
first naval district, said in statement
today that mot one single report of
the presence of any enemy submarine
in these waters had been confirmed"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14

tee and appoint subconmittees1n the
vicinities of the various parks ii which
celebrations viii be held was
amended by Chairman BrogaG to in
clude several prominent citizens to act
with members of the Americanization
committee, making central commit
tee Of IS members. The central conf
mittee will appoint subcommitte Of
seven representative citizens~to- be in
charge of the celebrations to be held
in the parks of their respective vicin-
tiles. These committees will be ap-
pointed Friday.
It>was decided that celebrations viii!
be held in Mandan, Syndicate. River
view, Hanscom, Miller, Elmwood,
Morton, Florence. Kountze and Fon-
tenelle parks. All citizens are urged
to attend the exercises in the park
nearest their homes, and to join in
making this the most thoroughly
American celebration ever held in
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Patriotic Mass Meeting Taboos
All Hyphenated Celebrations

: A strictly Americanized Fourth of
July celebration for Omaha, in which
there will be no segregation of ma
tionalities, no separate parades or
demonstrations by groups of alien
subjects, but in which the spirit of
America may be manifested in patri-
otic unison. by the entire population,
was the spirit of motion proposed
by Mayor Smith and adopted by vote
of the people at mass meeting in
the council chamber OF the city hall
Thursday night.
r. A. Brogan, chairman of the
AMericanization committee of the
Omaha Chamber of Commerce, pre-
sided as chairman Of the meeting.
Representative citizens expressed
views as to the manner in which the
celebration should be carried out. A
motion by the mayor that the Amer
icanizatlon committee of the Chamber
OF Commerce act as a central commit
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
President Dundee Patriotic Society,
Who, With Colonel Hersey,
Opened Dancing.

and spent their money freely, know
ing that every copper would go TO a
worthy, patriotic cause, that Of f.
nancing canteen worker in France.
At the entrance, stood flag -draped
statue Of the Goddess of Liberty, her
crown and torch a blaze of light
The street for a block down was gay
with the flags of the allies, while the
soft light shed from myriads of red
white and blue bulbs shone on the
merry dancers who one-stepped mer.
rily on the Hooverized cornmeal scat
tered on the pavement. The lawns
and polc ches of the homes on both
sides of the street were Strung with
lanterns, while the booths and tents
were placed between the houses.
Numerous Features,
Mogy Bernstein, who was stage
manager, publicity agent and scene
shifter for "Mogy's Vaudeville" was
busy man. Lovely girls, gowned
in dainty evening dresses, tiny tots
in red, white and blue costumes, pa
triotic singers inywhite, with caps OF
the national colors, made up the bill
and with Mogy outside as barker
none could pass by.
"The Dundee Calaboose" was an
interesting feature, for here were in
earcerated Numbers of the towns
1eading citizens. A trial was con-
dvcted-Ed. Bradley in powdered wig
and black robe as Judge, >and John
Kuhn in tall silk hat and frock coat
as lawyer. The fines of all were the
same, 25c, which the prisoners paid
without protest. .*--us/
"Tbe Red Dog Bar" was we'll pat
ronized where near beer or "beer
near" as the sign read, was dispensed
with the famous hot dog sand
wich, without which no carnival would
be complete. f.-
Colonel Hersey at Dance.
The military were we'll represented
at the affair, Colonel Hersey being
special honor guest The colonel and
Mrs. A. S. Williams, president of the
club, opened the dancing by treading
a stately waltz together. The Hindoo
fortune teller read the colonel's palm,
but what heprophesied for the future
WIN remain dark secret as the col
onel laughingly refused to tell.
A number of beautiful things were
sold at the carnival in popular way.
One unique. booth Vas the >village
store with everything from clothes
pins to dried prunes on exhibition.
Numbers of pretty girls dressed in
white, laden with large baskets OF
roses and carnations sold the flowers
on the grounds. while others carried
handfuls of blue and red balloons.
The carnival, which is the first OF
its kind eyer given IN Omaha. will
be held Friday evening, also, and the
20 women who compose the club have
planned special features for the clos
ing night
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Harsh Peace Terms Put Forth
In German MiHtarjst Press

London, Jdne l3.-(British Admir-
atty, Per Wireless Press. .)-Ou the
strength of their military situation in
France, the German militarist jour.
nails apparently have been inspired
to put forward new German peace
terms Of the most aggressive char
acter.
There is not much talk now of peace
without indemnities and annexations.
On the contrary, there is to be the
seyerest punishment for all Germany's
opponents, according to these news
papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
OUTING AT
PARK ENDS
IN TRAGEDY
Ivan {. HedIock InfIiCtS Fatal
Wound Upon Himself After
Staying Elsie Wirtz in
Street.

Elsie Wirtz, 1909 Douglas street
was shot and instantly killed shortly
after II o'clock last night by Ivan Z
Hedlock. ss224 Military avenue, al
Fifty-second street and Military
avenue. Hedlock then turned the gun
on himself. Physicians attending him
in the Methodist Episcopal hospital
pronounced his wound fatal.
Jessie Shelly, room mate of the
murdered girl, told the ,lice that the
couple had engaged in heated argu-
ment shortly before the murder. The
three young persons had been spend
ing the evening in .Krug park and
were apparently the best offriends.
Appeared in Good Spirits.
Hedlock took the young women to
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Hedlock, with whom he is
living before going to the park. His
farther could give no reason for the
shooting and said that while in his
home all appeared to be in the best
of spirits. g.
Miss Shelly did not return to her
room following the murder and po-
lice were unable to find her to learn
the nature of the argument preceding
the murder. s.
Two shots were fired by Hedlock
into the body of Miss Wirts, one lodg-
ing in the head and the other, in the
breast. He then fred one shot into
himself. With a cry Of, "Oh, Ivan.
why did you do it?D Miss Wirtz
dropped dead Hedlocks body fell
within few feet of his sweetheart.
: Policeman Witnesses Tragedy.
Policeman Franks, who was an eye
witness of the tragedy, took charge
of the bodies and rushed Hedlock to
the hospital. More than score Of
pleasure seekers at the park were witt
resses.
Police are of the opinion that He'd
lock had been drinking during the
evening as pint bottle of whisky
nearly empty was found In his pocket.
They gave as their opinion that the
murder was premeditated as in addi-
tion to the shells>in the gun Hedlock
carried five more shells in his pocket.
The remaining two shells in the gun
were dented by the hammer but failed
to discharge.
= 1t was rumored at the park that
Hedlock attempted ty shoot his sweet
heart on the roller coaster at the park
but the report could not be verified.
Miss Shelly told police that following
the argument she got up and started
to leave. Miss Writ started to fol-
low but Was killed within few feet
of the bench upon which they had
been sitting.
Hedlock is said to have been en-
ployed as a. clerk by the United States
Rubber company. He is'the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Hedlock,
decorator. During the afternoon he
assisted his father in decorating the
house and spoke Of spending the eve
ming at the park. He is in Class A
in the draft and expected to be sailed
June "a.
Miss Wirtz and Miss Shelly were
employed by the Affinity Spark Plug
company, 22l8 Leavenworth street.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Arrested for Sending Home
UnCenSored Photoqraphs

Withthe American Army. in France,
June l3.--An American aviation cadet
has been arrested and will be tried
before court-marfiai on the charge
OF attempting to send uncensored
photographs to America by civilian
at.aclie of the expenditionary forces,
who was returning. The civilian has
tssn bros bacl. from a base port
Under arrast.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Air Service to Have
New Collar InSiuniaI

Washington, June 13.-Adoption of
a new collar insignia forgthe army air
service to distinguish it from the sig
nal corps was announced today. The
design consists of pair of horizontal
bronze wings similar in shape to a
coloners insignia, with silver two-
bladed propeller placed vertically on
the wings.
The insignia will be worn by officers
and enlisted men OF the military aero
nautics service and of the bureau of
aircraft production. The hat cord Sc
lected for enlisted men is green and
black. u
This will affect the Fort Omaha bal.
loon trOODs
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Dundee Carmival Drows Merry Componl
Who One Step Gayly on Pavement;
Eat "Hot Dogs" to Aid Soldiers.
Features Galore Entertain
Laughing Throng That Gath
ers to Hold Novel Patri-
otto Celebration.

Jazz music, hot dogs side shows,
Japanese lanterns, fortune tellers,
pretty girls and balloons all did their
part to make the opening night OF
the street carnival given on Douglas
street between Forty-eighth and For
ty-ninth streets by the Dundee Wo-
mans Patriotic club huge success.
More than 700 people made merry
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14

commanding officer, was transferred
to Montreal. Canada. .4.
1t is reported that Major Stern is to
be transferred to Camp Bowie, Tex,
near Fort Worth, where $4,000 men
are in training, to be head of the
quartefmaster's department.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
: Big Elevator Burns.

Indianapolis, june l4.-Elevator B
of the Cleveland Grain company, al
Beech Grove, nea> here caught fire
shortly after midnight and, it is be.
lieved, will be a complete loss. The
elevator is estimated to contain 300,-
600 bushels of grain. The origin oil
the fire is not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Explorers Body Found.

Peking, June ia body resemb-
ling that of Frank N. Meyer, an ems
ployer for the American Department.
Of Agriculture, who disappeared from
a steamer on the Yangtse Kiang
river between Nanking and Wuhu,
has been found near the latter citys1
There was no indications at to the
cause of death.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
McAdoo Plans Trip.

Washington, June 13.-Instead of
staying at White Sulphur Springs, w.
Va, TO recuperate from his throat
trouble Secretary McAdoo may make
a trip through the west in the next
few weeks. He will avoid speeches
and conferences which would put a
strain on his throat.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Austrian Premier Tenders
RESIGNATION TO Emperor

London, June ia dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amster-
dam reports that DR.. Won Seydler, the
Austrian premier, rendered his resig-
nation to Emperor Charles Wednes-
day. The dispatch adds that the en-
peror has not yet accepted it.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
British Boarding Vessel
Sunk bv Teut0n Submarine

London, June 13.--A British board
ing vessel was sunk by Teuton sub
marine June 5, according to an official
statement issued tonight by the ad-
miralty. Seven British sailors are
missing ~
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
$4,000 Acres Free Land

Washington, June 13.-The general
land otlce announced today that
plans fer opening 10000 acres Of
public lands in the vicinity of Port
land, Ore, will not be abandoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-14
Ford to Run for Senate
As Democratic Candidate

Washington, June 13.-Henry Ford
decided tonight to accept the demo-
cratic nomination for senator from
Michigan after being urged to do so
by President Wilson.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-15

There is absolutely argument against the larger and extensive of fish daily diet throughout the length and breadth of this land There business offering greater nducemen for profit and other industry the world that rely the United States Government conduct its public
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 A PUBLISHED STATEMENT OF ONE OF THE PRINCE PAL FISH PACKING PLANTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1917, SHOWS THE FOLLOWING:
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 PAR VALUE-$1OOOO
 MARKET VALUE -S2275O
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Arizona republican., 1918-09-15

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Arizona republican., 1918-09-15

If access to the northern part of the Gulf, with its ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF FOOD FISHES, OYSTERS AND TURTLES could be secured it would be possible to INACCURATE A FISH TRADE under AMERICAN auspices between points on the GULF and the LARGE, FISH LESS SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES, represented by New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and southeastern California, through a strip of CURED BY PURCHASE from Mexico would be of great benefit to the people of both coun- tries"
The daily morning oasis., 1918-02-05

II you set a good, strong
steady, bright, white electric
light, it is ours. ARIZONA GAS
& ELECTRIC COMPANY. adv
Yesterday evening Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Rodolfo Tapia returned
from a visit at Her1nosillo. =
Sunday Consul E.. M. Layton,
with Mrs Lawton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Titocmb, moteled to Tue.
son.
Mr.. Herman Bender, from the
Hardshell mine, is at Nogales
a guest at the Montezuma ho-
tel.
Yesterday evening Mr.. L. J.
Glroux came up from the Gi-
roux ranch, near Pesquiera sta.
ton. 81 A
Sunday Mr.. A. L.. Lewis. the
onora ore buyer, came from the
south, and is a guest at the
Bowman.
Mr.. John Hoy, manager of the
Trench mine, with Mrs. How.
came from Patagonia yesterday
and they are registered at the
Bowman.
DR.. J. F. Magruder of Tucson
was at Nogales Sunday, having
been out in the Patagonia noun
talns several days. On tie day
named he returned to Tueson.
Yesterday the Board of Su-
pervlsors opened the bids and
let the annual contract for sun
plies printing, burial of indi-
gent dead, care of INDECENT sick.
etc.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-02-05
LEGAL AND. PERSONAL

Sunday Mr.. C. C. Allen was in
from Alto.
Mr.. C. H. Shotwell of Tucson
is a guest at the National hotel
DR.. T. M. Smith, from Tucson,
is at the National. ..:.>
Doctor Ray Ferguson of Pat
agonia is at the Montezuma. Z
Mr.. M. Monteverde arrived
from Hermosillo last night. ~ =
Mr.. Elmer Parker from Can
lille was at Nogales yesterday.
Mr.. Carlos Valenzuela of Pat
agonia is at the Montezuma.
Mr.. H. M. Cochran, from Can
ahea, is at the Bowman.
Mr.. w. B. Allen, from Du-
quesne, is a guest at the Bow
man.
Mr.. w. w. Smith, from the
Montana mine, is at the Hotel
Bowman.
Attorney S. F. Noon went to
Tucson Sunday returning home
Tuesday.
Sunday Mr.. J. A. Legarra,
manager of the Red House, was
at Tucson.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Hardy,
from the Montana mine, are at
the Hotel Bowman.
Mr.. Harry Fryer the Canelo
Hills cattleman and rancher,
was at Nogales yesteday.
Among the guests at the Ho-
tel Bowman are Mr.. and Mrs. A.
j. Jones from Duquesne.
Sunday the editor of "The
Oasis" went to Tucson, return
ing yesterday.