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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
MICHIGAN N AN
CHARGED With
KILLING B RIDE
Milo Piper, Alleged to Have
Murdered Freida WeiChman
While on Honeymoon; Had
Wife Living.

Muskegon, Mich, Dec. l5.-Milo
H. Piper, a wealthy insurance man,
was brought back to Muskegon to-
day to face a charge of having killed
Friede Weichman, whom he is said
to have married two years ago al
though he already had a wife and
child. The killing is alleged to have
occurred on an automobile honey
moon tour
Piper, who was arrested at Hamil-
ton, Ont, Saturday, under cross-ex-
animation today, strongly declared
his innocence and accused a myster-
ious John Sheldon" of having used
his name to marry Miss Weichman
despite his protest.
Piper said he urged Sheldon not
to use his name, but that Sheldon
threatened him with trouble if he
said anything about it, and later de-
cided to remain silent. His wife
who resides here with her three
year-old boy, declared her belief in
his innocence.
Early in September, 1916, gang
of section hands working on the
Grand Trunk railway in Eggles-
ton township, Mich, came upon a
freshly turned grave less than 100
feet from railway crossing.
A few minutes digging brought to
light the body of a girl whose age
was estimated at about Is or 20
years. The body was clad in a
night dress and over this was a
skirt of an odd plaid cloth and
sweater jacket.
By this clothing the body was
later identified as that of Friede
Weichman by friend, Mrs. F. W..
Klinke, of Hinsdale, a suburb of
Chicago and Piper's arrest followed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Three DAYS.
SERVICES At
ST. CECILIA
Archbishop Harty and Clergy
Lay Plans for Christmas
Exercises and
Greetings.

At St. Cecilia's Catholic cathedral
the Christmas observance starting
next Sunday, will extend over three
days and to the services all mem
bers of the parish are invited. In
speaking of the Christmas services
this year, in an announcement by.
Archbishop Harry and the clergy,
there is the following:
you are invited to special prayer
and reflection. To make this easier
for you, iridium, or three days
preparation, will begin at St
Cecilias Sunday evening, December
p at 8 o'clock under the direction OF
Rev. l.. p. Mckeown. Monday ano
Tuesday the masses will be at 6 and
IS. On these two days the evening
service at s o'clock, will consist OF
anthems, the rosary, sermon, and
benediction.
"On the afternoon and evening OF
Christmas six priests will hear con.
LESSONS. Christmas morning at i!
o'clock there will be pontifica
high mass followed by mass at each
of the following hours, E, J, 8, 9, 10
and II. The archbishop will preside
at the II o'clock mass, when Rev
Father McKeown will preach the
sermon.
The music will interpret the JOY
of the day. The choir will be aug
mented and some of the best
vocalists of the city will sing.
Let us keep the greatest Christ.
mas in modern history by attending
the iridium, and receiving Holy
communion out of gratitude to God
for the victory won by our boys"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
RADICALS ASK
PREMIER E:RPE!::RT'S
RESIGNATION
SpartaCan Leaders Defied by
Head of Bavarian Govern
ment at Their Meet
ing in Munich.

Munich Dec. l5.-Spartacism a =
peared in Munich openly and offici-
ally for the first time last evening
when the bloody events in Berlin
and the guilt of the government
were discussed at a big mass meet
ing. The crowd adopted a resolu
ton calling for the immediate crea-
ton of a tribunal of workmen and
soldiers, the resignation of Premier
Ebert, Phillip Scheidemann, Ma
thias Erzberger, DR., Solf and "other
opponents" and the arrest OF Schel
demann, Ebert and others connect
ed with blood bath of Berlin
President Eisner visited the meet
ing and detied the Spartacan lead
ers. His speech was received quiet
ly.
Haas and Barth Resign.
Geneva, Dec. l5.-Hugo Haas and
Herr Barth. two of the three indie
pendent socialist members of the
commission of six which constitutes
the German government, have re-
signed, according to reports re-
ceived here. The reports add that
George Ledebour. leading socialist
also has severed his connections
with the government
Soils Resignation Held Up.
Berlin. Dec. 15.-The resignation
Of DR.. Solf, the foreign minister,
which has not yet been accepted,
places the majority of socialist mem
bers of the German government
between two dilemmas.
Virtually all the trained officials
of the foreign office, it is learned,
have served notice that they will
leave if DR.. Solf goes. Premier
Ebert and Herr Scheidemann are
said to be fully aware that it is i'm
possible to replace these officials at
this time, and that their resignation
would disorganize the fore On work
of the government.
Haul Down Red Flag.
Copenhagen, Dec 15.-Soldiers of
the Prussjan guard have removed
the red flag from the town hall at
Potsdam, where the German I'M
perial palace is located, according to
a Berlin dispatch today.
To Form Volunteer Guard.
Amsterdam, Dec. l5.-The council
OF peoples commissioners of Ger
many, according to a Berlin tele-
gram. has authorized formation of a
volunteer national guard to main
tain public order and safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Women Workers Ask
for Representation
Upon Labor Bureaus

New York, Dec. 15.-Demands for
increased representation of women
in state and federal labor bureaus
were adopted by the National Wom-
ans Trade Union league at a meet.
ing here. A program of recon
struction for working women" also
adopted, called for compulsory ed
ucation for children up to 10 years
old and part time compulsory educa-
ton for children under Is.
The league also adopted resolu,-
tons demanding an 'eight-hour day
and 4S-hour week, abolition of child
labor, no night work for women.
equal pay for equal work and fed
eral and state insurance against sick
ness, accident and unemployment.
Old age and invalid pensions also
were demanded.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
National Institute Awards
Gold Medal to ThayeT

New York, Dec. 15.-William
Roscoe Thayer of Boston, overseer
Of Harvard university and widely
known author, was awarded the gold
medal of the National Institute of
Arts and Letters at the annual meet
ing Of the organizations here. The
award was in recognition of Mr.
Thayers contributions during the
past year to history and biography.
Cass Gilbert, architect of this city,
was elected president of the institute
to succeed Augustus Thomas. Ash
ley Thorndyke and Arnold w. Brun-
er both of New York. were re-eleCt-
cd secretary ond treasurer respect
lively.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
CHAPTER |.
The Bird in Disguise.
,DRINCESS PEGGY, come here

((DRlNCESS PEGGY, come here
quick" screeched a Bird
outside Peggy's window
Peggy looked and looked, but
couldn't see the speaker. Puzzled
she opened the door and searched
the lawn.
Cant you see me?" chuckled the
voice, almost from under her feet
Peggy peered closely, but there were
only piles of autumn leaves before
her. One of the piles stirred, then out
of it walked an odd-appearing bird
He was dressed from head to toe in
a suit made of the leaves themselves
and it was no wonder that Peggy
wasn't able to see him.
Fooled you, didn't II" screeched
the stranger.
You surely did," admitted Peggy
who are you, anyway"
Don't you know my voice."
"You talk like Red-Tailed Hawk
decided Peggy doubtfully.
DO |, indeed?' cried the stranger
changing to a whistling note.
Now, you're like Pine Grosbeak, y
declared Peggy, but the stranger
only gave a chuckling laugh. Tel
me who you are"
I'm a detective in disguise,
answered the stranger.
Gracious me, what are you de-
tecting?" asked Peggy, quickly filled
with curiosity,
Right now I'm detecting that you
got up late this morning; that you
carelessly put on one black shoe and
one brown shoe; that you skimped
in washing yourself, not giving your
neck a single dab Of water; that you
didn't get all the tangles out of your
hair; and that your mother sent you
back up stairs to change you shoes
to wash more carefully, and to comb
your hair all over again. Am
right"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
WAGE DEMANDS
|MPER!L. LARGE
BERLIN PLANTS
Big Department Store Shut
Down as Result of Re-
fusing War Allowance;
Newspapers Suspend.

London, Dec, l5.-(British Wire.
less Service 1.-The strike in Berlin
has reached serious proportions, &C.
cording to dispatch received here
: from Amsterdam. Only two news.
papers are being published and these
as small leaflets. 1t is estimated
that $4,000 workmen are out.
Berlin, Dec. l5.-The Zeitung Am
Mlttag and the afternoon editions OF
the Tageblatt and Vossiche lei
tung did not publish yesterday be,
cause OF strike arising from wage
demands by the men in the com
posing rooms.
Skilled workers receive good
wages. The fact that the members
of the soldiers and workmen's coun-
ellis are drawing pay on the same
scale has stimulated employees in
many branches to accept that figure
as the standard Of pay.
The Wertheimer department store
shut down today as a result of the
firms refusal TO meet the demand OF
the women employees for an extra
war allowance ranging from 100 to
500 marks each The amount in
volved would total 100000 marks.
The firm offered a compromise of
100000 marks, which was refused.
The women walked out and organ
lied a parade through the downtown
streets. The Wertheimer manage
ment announced today that the sal
airy increases granted in the last two
years exceeded 100000 marks.
Situation Becoming Acute.
That the labor situation in many
of the big industrial plants in Ber-
lin is rapidly becoming acute is evil
denced by the peremptory demands
made by the workmen and clerical
forces in the Siemans aud Halske
electrical works and the allied Sic
mans chuckert plant at Spandau.
HC wage SNiSuuISS Will NlIlIll lllS
management is confronted call for
increases amounting to l24000,0OO
marks annually. The firm last year
declared dividend of l3,500,000
marks, AT one stage of the negotla-
tons part of the employees attempt
ed to prevent the directors and eX-
ecutive officers of the firm from
entering their Offices.
The employees of the General Elec-
trio company have presented a new
wage schedule which provides for
an annual increase of l2O0O0,OOO
marks. Leading manufactures of
Berlin declare that the arbitrary de-
mands of the workers will result,
eventually, in forcing the big plants
TO locate in the provinces. as other
wise they will be wholly eliminated
from the worlds competitive mar
kets. The government, through
Emil Barth, a member of the cabl-
net. is endeavoring to persuade the
workers of the unreasonableness OF
their demands and is further point
ing out the danger of German i'll
dustry being crippled.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
U. S. Soldiers May Be Given
ADVANTAGE of French Schools

Washington, Dec. l5.-Co-opera-
ton of the War department with the
French government i'll the plan to
permit members of the American
expeditionary forces to avail them
selves of the educational facilities of
France pending their return home
was indicated today by Secretary
Baker in a letter to Edouard De
Billy, delegate general to the French
high commission. Mr.. Baker, in &C
knowledging receipts of the offer
of the French government. said, If
it is possible to permit troops in
France ito enjoy the advantages of
French schools and colleges, the
War department will aid in the
plan"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Fox Held Under High Bond.

Bert Fox, 1914 Cunning street, was
arrested Saturday night for having
in his possession a pint of whisky.
His bond was fixed by the night
captain at $2l0 for the state and
$3.50 for the government. He was
put under government bond mas
much as the label on the bottle was
broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16

lock Holmes? How do you know all
that"
Because l peeked into your win
dow" chuckled the stranger. This
time Peggy knew the chuckle.
Blue Jay, it's you," she cried.
ITO be sure it's me, but l had you
guessing" laughed Blue Jay.
you've disappointed me. l
thought you might be truly detec-
tive"
But | am a detective. You come
with me, and you'll see. I'm running
down an awfully mysterious Grim
inal."
"A criminal? What has he done?"
gasped Peggy.
That's what Pm trying to find
out" whispered Blue Jay.
But if you don't know What he
has done how do you know he is
criminal?" persisted Peggy.
The way every detective does
by putting two and two together.
Don't criminals sneak along with
their caps over their eyes? Don't
they look back to see if any one is
following them? Don't they try to
hide what they are doing?' Peggy
nodded. So far as she knew, that
was precisely the way criminals act
ed. well, then that proves this chap
is a criminal" declared Blue Jay, tri-
umphantly, "and if you want further
proof get behind this tree and watch
him, for here he comes"
Sure enough, down the opposite
side of the street was coming a very
suspicious looking character. He had
his hat pulled down over his eyes,
he looked cautiously around every
few minutes as if fearful of pur-
suit, and he seemed to be trying to
hide large basket over which he
had thrown a flap of his coat.
THE Man of Mystery" Kissed
Blue Jay, just like Peggy had heard
villains hiss upon the stage. Come.
We must follow to detect his dark
deedsp
Peggy hesitated If this man were
a criminal. this was a matter for the
police, not for little girl. But may
be he wasn't a regular criminal.
Maybe he was a German spy. He
might even be one of the gang that
was supposed to be sending mes
sages to German submarines telling
them how to catch American ships.
This thought moved Peggy to
prompt action. The Man of Mystery
was lodging around the nearest cor
ner. Hesitating no longer, Peggy
joined Blue Jay in pursuit of him.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Masons to- Have Charge
of WinkIeman Funeral

The\ funeral of R. P. Winkleman,
late treasurer of the Omaha Retail
Grocers' association, who died of in
fluenza last Saturday at his/home
2057 Deer Park boulevard, will be
held from the residence at 2 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon. The Masons will
have charge and burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Rice to Succeed Courtney
as Columbia R0Winq Coach

New York, Dec. 15.-"Jim" Rice,
rowing coach of Columbia univers-
ity, is reported to have reached an
agreement with Cornell university
to accept similar position there.
He will succeed Charles F. (Pop)
Courtney. who for years coached the
Ithaca crews and who retired be-
cause of i'll health
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Bernard Wore, Logan Boy,
Killed While Out Hunting

Logan, Ia, Dec. l5-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Bernard Wore, IS years old,
was instantly killed by the acct
dental discharge of his gun while
hunting south of Logan this after
noon
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Today's Calendar of Sports

Racing: Winter meeting at jefferson
Park, New Orleans. Winter meeting of
Cuba American Jockey Club, at Havana.
Boxing: Jack Dempsey against Carl
Morris, 20 rounds, at New Orleans. Bat
thing Levinsky against Jim Flynn, Is
rounds, at Tulsa, OkI.. Ever Hammer
against Lew Tender, 8 rounds, at Phila-
delphia
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Flynn to Box Miske.

Tulsa, Ok1., Dec. 15.-Billy Miske
of St. Paul, will box Jim Flynn OF
Pueblo, here Monday night. The
bout is scheduled for IS rounds to a
decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16

(Tomorrow will be told how Peggy and
Blue Jay follow the Man OF Mystery tC
his destination)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
BY DADDY.

On previous adventures Peggy has
learned Bird talk and has enjoyed I'M
usual experiences among Birdland folks)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16

Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Business Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-16
Brief City Neacs
Have Root Print It-Beacoh Press.

Have Root Print It-Beacoh Press,
Is Per cent Discount on electric
table lamps.-Burgess- Granden Co.
Two Laborers Found Dead in Bed.
Two negro laborers, Roy Smith
and Robert Beard, were found dead
in bed with gas in a rooming house
at 10O5la Capitol avenue about 10
o'clock Sunday morning. The odor
of gas escaping from a jet in the
room attracted the landlady who
Immediately reported the case to the
police. The men carried Identified
ton cards showing that they had re-
Gently been employed by the Union
Pacific as section laborers.
Fine fireplace goods at Sunderland's
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

G. Fl. Carroll received word last
week from his son, DR.. Benz. Carroll
who is stationed on the u. S Hos
pitai ship Mercy" that their boat had
gone across and was now i'm French
waters. Just before leaving Fortress
Monroe DIR. Carroll met and visited
with Miss Edith Mccoy, of this city
who is a Red Cross nurse and who
had just completed her training for
overseas service.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Misses Nellie and Lillian Bang
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. J c. Bang,
arrived Monday from Madison, MINI.
where they have been teaching this
year. The young ladies have resigned
their positions there and have secur-
ed similar positions here so they may
be nearer their parents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

In a letter to the Press N. l.. Cass,
formerly of this city, states that he
and his family have permanently To-
Gated at Kenosha, Wis. For some
time after leaving Miller Mr. Cass and
family visited at his old home near
Bristol, Wis. He reports all mem
bers of the family well, having thus
far escaped the flu"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Worry is the mother of sick. nerv-
Gus and troubled mentality. 1t upsets
the stomach, bowels and kidneys.
You feel bad all over. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea soothes and
freshens the stomach, bowels and
kidneys. Regulates. cleanses. purifies.
Tea or tablets 35c.
q w. Wilcox. Druggist
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

G. W. Cross received a message Fri
day announcing the serious illness
with pneumonia of two nephews at
his old home i'm Minnesota. Mr.. Cross
was making arrangements to leave
for there when a second message
came announcing the death of both.
He left on the evening train to attend
the funeral.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Mrs. Curtis Farmer and two daugh-
tiers have arrived from their former
home in Iowa to make their home in
Miller. Mr.. Farmer having been in the
implement business here for several
months. They will occupy the G. M.
Titus residence on west 3rd st,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Miss Cassie Gonstead, stenographer
in the office of Bushfeld and Bushfeld
returned Monday from a visit of sew
eral weeks at her home near Willow
Lakes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14
NOTICE

All persons having work finished or
unfinished at the Carl Blacksmith
shop please call at once for same All
those owing accounts there are re-
quested to make settlement at N
51t4* Mrs. Harry G. Carl.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Johnson expect
to leave this week for a brief visit at
the ]. C.. Cochran home in Arlington.
From there they will 60 to San Diego,
Calf, where they expect to spend a
year or more.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Relatives of Lloyd Phinney, who is
serving with American Expeditionary
Forces in France have been notified
that he has been wounded in action
and is now in a base hospital.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Clark Anderson, of washington, was
a Miller visitor Tuesday advertising
his public sale for November 10Th.
Mr.. Anderson has rented his farm in
Hiland township to W. A. Warren and
has moved to washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Peter E~ngelmann was in town Sat-
urday, walking on crutches, as a re-
suit of a kick from a colt. His leg
was cut badly but no bones were
broken.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Joseph Struif, of Howell township,
is advertising a sale of his stock and
farm machinery for ext Monday Nov.
18th. He has rented his farm and ex-
poets to retire for a year on account
of poor health.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Miss Ellen Aasby, clerk of the local
Exemption Board, was called to High
more Tuesday evening by the serious
illness of her sister who is i'll with
influenza.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Arthur Scott, who is serving in a
Balloon Corps and stationed at Fort
Omaha, is here on a short furlough,
visiting at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Scott of Rockdale
township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Misses Goldia and Sylvia Mohr, who
are students at the Mankota Business
College, are spending a vacation at
the home of their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G.. Mohr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w Dennis, of Hol-
den township, have taken up their re-
sidence in Miller, having bought a
home here some time ago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Darwin Holman departed Monday
for his home at Mineral Point, Wis,
where he was called to report for
draft duty He has spent several
months here among relatives during
which time he filled a position In the
Churchill store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

A.. b. Davenport, of Sioux City, visit
ed relatives here last week Mrs. Dav-
export will be remembered as Ella
Johnson, an early settler of Holden
township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

John Vessels, of Greenleaf town
ship, departed this week for San Mar
cos, California, for an extended visit
with his mother, who Is In poor health
at her home there,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14
THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1918
PERSONAL mi G.

Nelson Mckinney and family. of
Glendale township, have rented their
farm and are now residents of Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

You will find a full line of jewel
cry, watches, silver ware and watch
repair work done promptly and re-
liable. Collins Drug and Jewellery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Miss Mary Peterka left Monday
evening for Fairbault, Mimi, to be
with her sister and family who are
all i'll with influenza.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

The county commissioners are in
session this week, making the official
count of ballots from the recent cleo
ton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Will ]. Pusey Is home from Camp
Dodge, Ia, on a thirty-day furlough
He is just recovering from a severe
attack of pneumonia, following in
fluenZa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Chas. Weiblen and Thos. Foley went
to Minneapolis on a business trip
Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Red and slate roof paints for any
kind of roof. Guaranteed as abso-
lutely fireproof. Botsford Lumber Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

The CITIZENS STATE BANK will
help you. Absolutely safe. Deposits
GUARANTEED. II
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

! Take your window frames to- Wit
cox's Drug Store and have the glass
put in before winter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Al! your grain and stock checks
cashed and your deposits guaranteed
at CITIZENS STATE BANK. II
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Anker-Holth cream separator for
sale at The Miller Creamery.
r. Anderson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

A few Aladdin Lamps to sell at the
old price while they last.
Viva Mohr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Skaters Fountain Pens are best.
Get them at Wllcox's Drug store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

All sizes of window glass at Will
cox's Drug Store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

A soap for every purpose at viii
cox's Drug Store. Prices right.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-14

Any film developed at Wilcox's
Drug Store for 10c, Prints &c to &c.