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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
BY JOSEPH BHAPLEN,
United Press stan Correspondent.

PETRoGRAD. Feb. pa high de-
eenss council has been formed. COM
posed of Premier Lenine, Foreign
Minister Trotsky, Stain, ProshiRn,
hnd Karelfn-
The city has been placed under
martial law.
The Petrograd Soviet and the Pan
Soviet executive council have in
6orsed the peoples commissaries
policy regarding peace.
probably refers to the ministry's
Shorts to sign a separate peace II
Germany will permit; and to fight II
Germany continues the invasion-)
The workmen are eagerly prepar-
bng to fight. The soldiers are hesi-
hating. Hurried preparations for de-
ense are marked by confusion and
Desperation.
People Favor Retreat.
The peoples commissaries are In
kvor Of the Russian armies retreat
hg until they make a stand before
Petrograd. This is especially true of
he workmen's representatives.. Of
ecials opposing this plan point out
that evacuation Of Ukraine means
northern Russia will starve.
Lettish rIflemen have announced
hey will go to the front to night for
NE freedom OF Lithuania and Estho-
MIA.
The bourgeoisie IN Petrograd seem
% be awaiting the coming Of the
Germans gleeefully. hoping they will
Be able to save the property they
held before the revolution
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
EX-AMBASSADOR GERARD
SAFE AFTER OPERATION

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.--PSysicians
attending James W. Gerard. former
ambassador to Germany. announced
today their patient was out OF danger,
after an operation which at one time
1t was feared might cost him his life.
For some time Mr.. Gerard has been
sunere! from nose and throat tIou-
be. and his work IN the prison camps
Of Germany intensified the disease.
DIT. Lee NJ. Hurd operated last wednes-
day. The patient now has passed the
crisis, Il is stated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23

After both House and Senate had
devoted Washington's Birthday TO the
railway control bill, the Senate pass
ed its own version of the bill after Q
o'clock without the formality OF
division. This harmony, however,
followed what to some Senator'S
Especially some from the cotton
States) may have been a painful
process Of going on record. II came
to a climax when Senator Cummlns
offered an amendment to the bill,
providing that when all expenses OF
the railroads taken over had been
paid in full, including interest on
their bonds, they should be paid as
much as per cent, but no more, on
the face value OF their stock. The
bonus included interest on all water.
From the standpoints Of attentive
campaign audiences in the South and
Southwest, and buyers Of Liberty
bonds, it was q most liberal offer.
Senator Smith Of South Carolina
objected to II with vigor. II was
supported with even greater Ugor
by Senator Reed of Missouri and
Senator johnson Of California. The
question presented was Of how
much in exact terms was necessary
to satisfy the patriotism OF the great
railroad systems and their political
friends, at a time when other patriots
were being called on to make heroic
sacrifices, including life. The amend
ment was voted down, 46 to 10.
Cummins then presented the same
with 6 per cent Instead
of S. 1t gained five votes and was
rejected, As to "A. A 7 per cent
bonus was then offered in exchange
for benefits of the bill, under the
three year average" rate Of COM
pensatiOn. The vote was A to q
against It. 1t Is estimated that under
the standard rate" the great systems
will average over per cent
This tells the story OF the day. II
was a day Of heroic sacrifices for
some Senators, with political life at
stake on the doubtful chance OF being
able TO explain such votes when the
time comes for explanation in States
with "anti-monopoly" maiorities.
Aside from amendments, correct
ing phraseology, or strengthening
administrative features, the only
radically important change made
was on a Cummins amendment,
which admits the "short line" roads
not controlled by great systems to
for the benefits Of COM
pensation under the bill, or, failing
i, that, for a chance to escape from
the ruin which might otherwise over
take them. Amendments limiting
the power to raise rates arbitrarily
and all amendments making any
change Of principle in the bill were
voted down.
Aside from the Cummins amend
ments and the Townsend substitute
bill, one IF the most embarrassing
test votes was forced by Senator Hoke
Smith II Georgia, who moved to
strike out a phrase which may be
construed to give to a mere order of
the director general force to sus-
mend liability of the companies nm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
ROUMANIAN
NEGOTIATIONS
FOR PEACE TO
BEGIN TODAY

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 2S.-Peace
negotiations between ROumania
and the central powers viii be
started today, according to re-
ports reaching here. The ROu.
manian premier and ROumanian
Foreign Minister AVerscu are
said to be in Bucharest the
former capital Of ROumania,
where Austrian Foreign Minister
CEernin was reported to have
gone several days ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
BEN RETTMAN FORSAKES
ANARCHY FOR MEDICINE

CHICAGO. Feb 23-Dr. Ben Relt-
man, former anarchist and associate
OF Emma Goldman today IL doing spe-
cial work for the city at the IroQuois
Memorial hospital.
Friends announced he IS through
with anarchism and Ben admitted he
Is -practicing medicine, trying to
make a home and writing poetry"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23

PETROGRAD. Feb. ~ (svening).-
Ken. women. and even prisoners of
war are rallying to the defense of
The Russian revolution
4 thousand women have offered
themselves for the army.
Fifty thousand wOrkmen soon Will
be ready to take their places in the
battle lines, it Is declared.
Even thousands OF war prisoners IN
PstroErad and Moscow-mostly Aus
Ero-Hungarisns and SlavA but in
Guiding some Germans-srs willing
% Join the defense, the Bolsheviki
assert
kilograms received from sovfets in
Ill parts of Russia urge a fight TO a
Hnish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
GERMAN RECRUITS
.MUTINY, RESENTING
ATTACK BY OFFICER

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 23.-German re-
cruits in a camp at BeverIoo, Bel
gium, thirty miles east of Brussels,
mutinied and shot several officers
after one OF the latter had sabered
a soldier, It was reported from the
frontier today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23

to smolensk (hfty miles east Of
yitsbsk. 500 miles south Of Petrograd
and $50 miles west OF Moscow. 1t
has lost touch with the separate
armieG
The Germans in Livonia have
seized a hundred railway engines and
thousands OF cars
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
Kniser Going to Front.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 23-Kaiser
wilhelm Is going to Riga and War
EaE, It was reported here today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
HIGH RENTALS IN
DISTRICT BLAMED
ON 'SUDLET PLAN
CONTINUED from First PaEe.)

| CONTINUED from First Page.l
ington Loan and Trust Company, and
others were heard.
Through Mr.. Warren, who present.
ed a large amount OF data In the form
Of a report Of the special committee
to the District committee, the real es-
tate brokers asserted they were not
In favor OF profteering and stood
ready to help the District committee
get at the facts and enact fair and
reasonable legislation.
Matter OF ENationaI HSnor.,
Congressman Ragsdale OF South
Carolina wanted to know of Mr.. War
rem what he thought OF people In the
National Capital who would take ad-
vantage of the present war situation
cent.
Don't you think we owe II to our
allies, whose representatives are sen,
here, to do something about thls?"
asked Mr.. Ragsdale. Ought we not
have some regard for national
honor?'
Mr.. Warren insisted the real estate
men did not approve OF such profiteer-
ing and wanted something done.
IF this committee has knowledge
that increases in rentals are being
made to the extent OF 300 per cent.
don't you think something ought to
be done?" queried Mr.. Ragsdale.
Owners Not PrOateerInE.
Were endeavoring to secure legis-
lation to stop IT," said Mr.. Warren
In dc = sc OF the owners OF prop
erty who are letting unfurnished
houses and apartments through
agents In the District and the agents
themselves. Mr.. Warren said:
1.-THE owners OF the District Of Co
lumbia are not reaping the fruits Of
profiteering. The agents are not We
stand here without prejudice We are
not benefited by it. but we do ask
you to be fair to the owners Of prop
erty In the District"
Chairman johnson questioned Mr..
Warren, Mr.. Fairfax and others about
the rentals in various prominent Of
flee buildings He was advised that
most Of such buildings are in the
hands Of managers for the owners,
not real estate brokers.
office Rents RnIsed.
Mr.. johnson indicated a disposition
to call some of them, and also that
he had information from the Treas
ury and elsewhere of heavy Increases
in rentals on offices sought by the
Government
Mr.. Warren took the position that
most Of the complaint as to profit
teering arose from the operations of
spectators who sublet properties.
The question was discussed whether
there had been any evictions OF per-
sons who had sublet at increased fig
ures without the consent of the land
lord or agent. Harry Wardman cited
one case, and Thomas Bradley said
his company had taken steps to cancel
several leases in which this had been
done
Knew of No EVietions.
Mr.. Fairfax was asked by Chairman
Johnson II he knew OF any evictIons.
He replied that he did not.
Congressman Crosser wanted to
know about the rentals in the Brad
ford apartment house. Harry Ward
man said he was agent for It. Mr..
Crosser asked a series OF questions
whether rentals had not been largely
Increased there. Mr.. Wardman denied ,
OF IL.
az am advised OF a case there In
which the father and son are in
France" said Mr.. Crosser. THE wife |
and daughter had an apartment there.
The wife died and the daughter was
to get out"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
AMERICAN CAPTURES
GERMAN IN SHELL HOLE;
BRINGS HIM INTO CAMP

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Feb. 23-An American
soldier captured a lone German in a
shell hole shortly before daybreak and
after dissrming the man brought him
into camp.
The American soldier was in the
Chemin des Danes district shortly be-
fore daybreak when he became lost.
After capturing his man, the AmerI-
can waited for daybreak before bring
ing his prisoner into the American
lines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
HeadquarterI Moved.

PETRoGRAD. Feb. 21 delayed
THE Russian west front military
headquarters has been hastily moved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23
Congress Y y estt IT Rid

RashngtOns Birthday as Railroad Day House and Senate
The Senate Bill Passed-Tes Votes on the Standard Of Patriot
ism With Different Percentages Short Line Roads to Be
Provided FOr-Ths Situation Western Oil 'BOnanzas"
respOndence on "he Know Secretary Daniels on AVA
finn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-23

This is the first mention made in
dispatches from France off American
soldiers being In the Chemin des
Danes district
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

WEST AMBLER

Mrs. Will Talbot and children Of
Benson spent the week end with her
mother. Mrs. Ola Carlsen. \
Mrs. NJ. Holbrook suffered a severe
stroke OF paralysis of the tongue Mon
day. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomas of
South Side are keeping house here
for Mrs. Thomas parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. C. Hensman, during their
absence at Creighton visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Pullman have had
as their guest this week their former
friend and neighbor, Henry Bollkvef-
ner of Seneca, Neb.
Mrs. Albert Dowling of West Side
has been caring for Mrs, Wilmer
B1ackett during her convalescence
after a serious operation.
E. ]. Miller and family removed
from Eckerman, where they have re-
sided for so long, to their new home
on Leavenworth Heights, Saturday.
Dan Bryan, who has boarded with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buarinan the
past year, has joined the coast artil-
lery for service. He left for his can
tonment in Colorado recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Steinhauser
have gone to ST. Paul, Mimi, where
they will locate for time, living with
his son, Alfred, and bride, nee Alice
Nelson, on the home place, West
Walnut street
Mrs. Dell Doyle and daughter,
Florence. w lcave the first of the
week Tor i'ur iap. s. S,9e 10 reside
with her brother, Fred Clafk, and
family.
Eugene Simmons, eldest son of Mrs.
Mabel Simmons, has joined the med
ieal reserve, United States army, and
left last week for Rush medical col
lege, Chicago.
Paul Kelley and wife of Bellevue
were week-ends guests of Mrs. M.
Kelly and daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Rapp, and family.
Mrs. William Mcdonald has gohe
to Old Point Comfort, Va, to spend
the month of June with relatives
there.
Mrs. NJ. Potts is still quite i'll at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glen
Gerkin, in West Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Long and son,
Carl and family, spent the weekend
with their daughter, Mrs. Louie Arm
brust, and husband, on the Millard
road. -
Mrs. DR.. Pickard returned home
Tuesday from Atlantic, Ia, where
she spent memorial week with her
daughter.
Messrs. Otto Wrieth, Will Wrieth |
and Mesdames George Norweist of
West Side and M. Truelson of Gret-
IA, children Of Mr., and Mrs, John |
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
SOUTH Side

Mibs Florence Parks has returned
fromt Des Moines, where she has been
attenl ding school.
MHs. Frank Howe entertained the
Thursday Kensington club at lunch
con 4t her home, Thursday.
Thf Dorcas club will be entertained
at tlte home of Mrs. Frank Furnas
Fridby afternoon.
Miss Amelia Ash Of Dunlap, Ia,
is visiting her sister, Miss Sadie Ash.
for few days.
Mrs. E. R. Knight is spending few
day@ at Weeping Water. Neb.
Mrs. G. G., Newton Of Reatriee 10
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

their home for Miss Marie McGovesn.
a June bride.
Miss Romona McElroy has re-
turned from Wayne, where she was
graduated from the state norfnxl
school.
Miss Dorothy Davis has returned
from Lincoln to spend her vacation
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. Wiz
liam Davis. Miss Davis was gradu
ated from the state university last
week
Mrs. Joseph Ham and son, James,
have returned from Oklahoma City.
Okl., where they visited Mrs. Hams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cod
dard.
Mrs. M. Grieves returned from
York, where she spent few dsye
visiting her father
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
B e m so m

Bert Davis and Arthur Fry have
left for the Great Lakes naval train
ing school.
Harry Larsen returned to his home
this week from the hospital, where
he has been receiving treatment for a
gunshot wound.
Mrs. A. P. Mccarthy was hostess
for the Ne Zod club last Wednes-
day.
Price Konkel left for Superior,
Wis, after a 20-day furlough from
Camp Macarthur.
Mrs. S. F. Walker has returned
from Minneapolis, where she was
called by the death of her brother.
Mrs. John Lauritson was hostess
for the English Lutheran Ladies' Aid
society Wednesday.
The Benson High school closed
Friday for the summer and maybe
for all time, if it is decided to trans
fer to Omaha. The teachers will
scatter some, including Miss McNa-
mara, will attend summer school.
The Woman's club met in special
session on Thursday when two new
names were added to the membership
and the program for next year was
decided to consist. of current events
talks on subjects of the day and Red
Gross work.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ]. Hansen, and daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Bradford Hiles.
Mrs. ]. N. Horten entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening in honor
Of Mrs. Frank Pence, who leaves to-
day for Virginia.
The Westminster guild entertained
at shower Friday evening in honor
of Mrs. c. c. Sawtelle.
Charles Lawston and sister have
gone to Colorado after few days
visit with relatives here.
Mrs. ]. Hogue is lslowly recovering
from her injuries received in an ele-
vator a week ago.
Mrs and Mrs. J. w. Welch enter
tained at lunch last Sunday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. John Mithen and
Miss Mary Munchhoff of Omaha.
Mrs. E. N. Bowerman will be hos
tess for the Methodist Ladies' Aid
society Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

THE fashionable woman is running
L to gray this summer-gray,
with quite a tinge of pink in its
depths. Our grandmothers would
have called it "ashes of roses" This
-tunic frock is delightfully."- developed
in gray Georgette crepe, with gray
and white bead embroidery around
the bust line, skirt border and sleeves.
The roll collar is of white georgette
crepe. A soft girdle confines the
straight line tu,ic at the waist and
ends in two tassels. The girdle and
tunie edges is picot finished. This
gown has the advantage of looking
we'll on the young girl or older wom-
an, and will make up effectively in any
shade of crepe, from navy blue to the
lighter tones Of orchid, pink or pale
yellow.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lester

visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lester
Scroufe.
The Mime Ha Ha kensington of
Council Bluffs will be entertained by
Miss Lillian Williams at her home.
The Misses Mercedes and Angelus
Breen entertained at miscellaneous
shower Thursday evening for Miss
Marie McGovern, June bride. Those
present were: Misses Villa McCul-
lough, Clare McGovern, Katherine
Heafey, Theresa Heman, Lillian
Sugrue, Katherine Parks, Clare
Wrede, Nellie Gillispie, Mamie
Dworak, Agnes Beal, Ann Gillispie,
Ann Dworak, Minnie Giesen, Rose
McGovern, Irene McGovern; Mes
danes Corrigan and McGovern.
DR.. and Mrs. Iversen entertained
at dinner party Saturday evening at
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

Wrieth, gave a party and reception
in honor of their mothers birthday
Saturday, June s, at her home in
West Poppleton avenue.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Thomas, on West Gold street, was
Frightened Monday by the arrival of
a son.
Frank Stultz arrived Sunday morn
ing from a business trip to Minneap-
oils and other points in Minnesota.
r. Wilson, wife and daughters,
Ailene and Jeanette, who have been
so much entertained the past two
weeks by relatives in West Side, left
Monday evening for their home at
Kimberly, Idaho.
Miss Helen Wisler, who has been
teaching the past year near Harlan,
Ia, has closed her school work and
returned home Friday !,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

+
Remember. I'm always happy to
help you out with ideas and to do
your shopping. If you want 4
blouse, wedding gift, or flowers
to send sick friend---anything, in
fact, from paper of pins to !
piano, I'll buy it for you. Be sure
to state price, size and as many de-
tails las possible when writing 10
me, and kindlyssncfose stamp for
reply (not a stamped envelope,.
Purchases will be sent c. o. D.
unless accompanied by check,
money order or bank draft.
Address
POLLY THE SHOPPER,
Omaha Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Jewish Women's Organizations.

City Talmod Torah auxiliary mem-
bers will hold their regular meeting
Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock. in room 40l,
Lyric building. Business of impor-
tance will be discussed.
B'nai Birth Woman's auxiliary
meets Thursday evening at s o'clock
in Miss De Lone's studio in the same
building.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Mothers Meeting

The North Side Mothers club will
meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. E.
L. Barr, 259o Evans street. Roll call
will be answered by vacation plans.
Current events leader is Mrs. B. F.
Park. A paper, --latest Inventions
Used in Warfare" will be read by
Mrs. B. B. Anderson. Mrs. E. L.
Barr will read the poem. "The Wo-
man Who Went to the Field" This
poem was given by Clara Barton in
response to toast given to ladies of
THE. Potomac corps November Is,
1892.
The West Omaha Mothers club
will give picnic Thursday afternoon
at Elmwood park.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Judge Woodrough Gives
Oath to Omaha Soldiers

Federal Judge Woodrough and his
assistants opened court at Fort Oma-
ha Saturday morning to administer
the oath of allegiance to the United
States to l30 alien soldiers who are
stationed at the Omaha posts. The
law provides that soldiers must be
naturalized before they can serve
oYerseas
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Business Women's Council.

The noon meeting of the Business
Woman's Council will take place on
Tuesday at the Municipal auditorium.
Rev. A. B. Taft Of Grace Baptist
church will speak and luncheon will
be served by women Of the First Bap-
list church between II so a. nj. and
l:30 p. m. All business women are
invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Y. ". c. A. Notes.

An informal ve4per service is planned
for Sunday afternoon when Miss Esther
Stamats will have charge of the program
Miss Lillian Schmidt will sing
The Many Centers club will practice for
the club play on Monday and Friday eve
ming at 6:30.
regular meeting OF the Lobache club
will be held Wednesday evening. Supper
Is at o'clock
The Patriotic League clubs will meet as
usual on Monday and Tuesday evening at
5 O'Clock.
The Business women's Auxiliary to the
Red Cross meets every Thursday evening
at O'clock
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Golf Club Meets.

The Prettiest Mile Ladies' Golf
club met at the home of Mrs. Glenn
Smith Tuesday evening. Phyllis and
Elaine Leeka gave readings and Miss
Lorena Leeka and Mrs, Wilbur Jones
vocal duets. Those assisting the hos.
tess were Mrs. Wilbur Jones, Mrs. r.
Rich and Miss Louise Dresher.