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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20
Storyette of the Day.

isn't it glorious here?'. she ex-
claimed when the waiter had taken
their orders.
do you think so?" he queried.
ITS perfectly lovely. Everything
is i'll such beautiful harmony-the
fountain, the trees, the swaying Ian
terms, the music-everything is ideal.
It's like faryland."
I'm glad you like it."
Pm simply enchanted. Doesn't it
make you feel as if you had stepped
out of the everyday world into
something strange and new?"
Not bit"
whats the matter? You don't
seem to be enjoying yourself"
My boss is sitting at the third ia
Bile over there to your left, and l can
tell by his look that he's wondering
how l can afford to blow myself at a
place like this. dayton News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Hindenburg's invulnerable forts are about
a difficult to overcome as some of The diplo-
macy the Potsdams gang undertakes. Sooner
or later it all crumbles under determined As
sault or careful examination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20
Timely lettings and Reminders.
l,5IZth day OF the great war.

I,olSth udy VI TIC great Wal.
National holiday of Italy, COM
memorating the entry of the Italian
troops into Rome in 1870.
The celebration of the Jewish
feast of tabernacles, which is called
in Hebrew "Succoth," begins this
evening.
The American Academy of Politi-
cal and Social. Science will open an
important conference in Philadel-
phia today to discuss THE Rehabili-
tation of the Wounded"
At meeting to be held in Denver
today Western unit is to be organ
lied of the National League to En-
force Peace, of which William
Howard Taft is president.
AS part of its program to induce
coal conservation the coming Win
ter the Federal Fuel Administration
at Washington has requested that
today be observed throughout the
United States as Clean the Furnace
day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

II the house revenue bill! goes through, ship
gard and munition plant workers will be able to
add occupation tax receipts to their collection
Of other trophies. 1t ought to be easy for them
10 pay dues to Uncle Sam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Better hurry up with the building Of that
water main to Fort Crook if the job is to be
completed this year. Trench digging does not
70 very we'll in these parts after the ground is
frozen solid.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

II the weather man will only trim ship loni
enough to get our climate on an even keel agar
all will be forgiven him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

The Nebraska State Fair finished with sur
plus of over $4,000; some justification tor its
existence, as we'll as an indication of interest
on part of the people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

The food situation will require some atten-
ton very shortly. Control rather than regula-
ton will be needed to chesf the rapidly mount
ing fight of staples
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20
This Dav in History

lS4S-First meeting of the Ameri-
can Association for the advance
ment of sicence held at Philadel-
phia.
1852-Philander Chase, first Epis-
copal bishop of Ohio and of Illinois,
died at Jubilee College, Ill. Born at
Cornish, N. H., Dec. IA, l775.
lS66-The victorious Prussian ar
my, following the war with Austria,
made a triumphal entry into Ber-
lin.
1S70-The king of Italy's troops
entered Rome.
lS99-Captain Dreyfus was re-
leased from prison on being par
doned.
l9l4-Thirty-two thousand Cana.
dian volunteers left Halifax for Eng
land.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

"Big Jeff's" visit to the capitol is coming
Avent casting its shadow before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

No politics in the railway service any more
j BIT Mr.. .McAdoo has his name printed on ever!
ticket and in two places on every dining ca
bill-of-fare
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Iowa Is moving for better methods of as
sessing and equalizing valuations for taxation
Nebraska might we'll follow suit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

General Morgen, who ordered his troops to
hold FAST and then fled himself to escape the
advancing Britishers, will not be hailed as Gut
morgen" by the soldiers he deserted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

ut looks as IL Jones is better satisfied
with his wife,
Yes, he is. You see, he went back
home on a visit and saw the girl he
has been dreaming of for the past twenty
yehrs."-Life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Young fellow, why aren't you In
khaki"
For the same reason, my good woman,
that you are not in a beauty show-a
matter Of sheer. absolute physical unfit
ncss."-Sydney Bulletin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

"Roy" McKelvie nailed another democratic
Islander at North Platte, but that will not stoF
the yappng at his heels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

It will not be stand and deliver when thu
Liberty loan squad calls, but subscribe ane
smile"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

A good place to put the knockers will be
the proposed Chamber of Commerce dru
corps.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Professional base bali is dead for the war
period, but it is not so greatly missed locally
No professional wrangle exceeded the fuss the
amateurs are now kicking up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Berlin claims St. Mihiel as German VIC
tory. At that rate the kaiser has been winning
all along the line lately.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

As mo" leader Mr.. Wilson is success
Not an ally hestated when he led off.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

Italy has not yet received an official copy OF
the Austrian note, but the answer is ready.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20
CHEEKY CHAFF.

doctor, you told my husband to get
the fresh air"
Eyes, he should remain out a good
part Of the day"
HE docs that But kin he get the
fresh air with pipe In his mouth all
the time" louisville Courier journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

He-I flatter myself that have a
well-sto-ed mind.
She-Do you ever take 1t out OF stor-
age ?--Pearson's Weekly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

politics is adjourned" but our democratic
friends do not know it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

What's in name? Generals Read and
Wright are commanding divisions under Perish
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

The prospect of an American army OF 4,Soo,-
900 strong will make the kaiser feel weak in the
knees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

The Omaha Hyphenated is excited, if it is
not actually worried.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

THE fellow you see there will never
get along in life
whats the matter with him."
He is polite always TO people who
can't to anything for him."-Baltimorc
American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20

The members are Arthur T. North,
N. P. L. North, A. c. Wooley and
C. S. Woo1ey. Their capital stock
is $4,000.
Mrs. G. w. Clark. the president
of the w. c. T. u, left for Hastings,
where she will attend the conference
of the order.
Michael Gibbons has been ap-
pointed to a postal clerkship on the
Union Pacific between Omaha and
Ogden.
Robert Green and wife have re-
turned from a months visit to their
old home in Peoria.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-20
Five dollars. madam. "

Five dollars, madam"
THE ideal"
Didn't you ask me for legal advice ?''
"I did"
"And didn't give you the legal ad-
vice."
You did. but 7 don't like 1t and l
don't intend to take 1t. Good day.
Birmingham Age Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-15

T ADV DUFF GORDON The famous Lucille" Of
Of lonslon, and foremost creator Of fashions in ,he
world writes each week the fashion article fox vhi,
newspaper, presenting al that newest and bcs il styles
for well dressed women
Lady Duf-C;ordons Pans e.tabIish1o,nt brings her
into close touch with ha, centre OF foghsn
Lazy Dud-Cordon's American Establishments are
at Nos. 81 and 50 West I7ifly-ssycna street, New
4ork. and No. 400 Lake Shore Drive Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Motor Transport
Corps Wants Men

Those who are ''rarn' to 90" have an
opportunity by enli~tiug IN the Motor
Transport Corps. The government wants
S0. 900 men to complete this war unit. but
ii You want 10 get i'll You will have to gel
busy. The enlistment will close next FRI
day. The call l. made for men IN various
wa k of life. and there i hardly chance
to get turned down il YOU are physically
f4. provided you know something The
list Of qualifications extend from account
ant 10 cook. and men qualified under tbs
following occupations can get by:
Clerica'. skilled mechanics. skilled mis-
eelaney. auto industry. and m'Scellane-
ouS occupations. The latter Includes ca-
tererS. cooks. executive officers an,
mess sergeantS.
Capt. r. T. Bishop of the e. :. employ
ment service. whose office j. on Eliza
beth street. will be glad 10 give turthe
information.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

AuStin, Tex, Oct -23.--=Ilso @aurt Ui
Criminal Appeals today handed down a
majority opinion N which that court holds
that the statutory statewide prohibition
law is unconstitutional. The opinion was
rendered by Judge Morrow. who holds
that the law i in conflict with the loca'
option feature of the constitutions lmmin-
ent lawyers have long held the opinion
that statutory prohibition was contrary
10 the organic law of Texas.
In the opinion handed down today de-
daring the statutory prohibition law un-
constitutional by majority opinion of the
court Of criminal appeals, Judge Pender-
graSt rendered dissenting opinion. Con
curing with Judge Morrow. Judge David
son comedies with the opinion that ''it i
beyond the power of the legislature TO pass
n law which j. in conflict with the locaI
option section of the constitution. which
alone is in the power Of a majority vote OF
the people TO decide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
STATE WIDE
IN CONFLICT
WITH LOCAL
0P TITO N
LA W
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Austin, Oct. 23-AHOrney
General LOOney stated today
that a motion for q yehedr-
ing in the prohibition case
before the Court of Criminal
Appeals. "UufH that is act
ed on the tUhOIe matter tUiH
remain as it is,' he said.
COMPTROLLER Terrell stated
he would not issue licenses
for the sale of IiqnOy until
the motion is disposed of.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Another Rise Reported
AT Points Above Here.

Capt. +. o. Kirby. district engineer. re-
ports another rise in the Rio Grande at
points above Brownsville. At Roma. Fort
Rnggold, and other PAGES, the rise i
about 10 or l. feet. and further high wa
alter can be expected at this point, though
he states that il j. hardy anticipated that
the flood viii reach the danger point.
Mercedes. San Benito. TTidalgo and
Brownsville show perceptible fall.
The following j. the river reading this
morning.
Roma. II feet above normal; Fort Ring
gold, I'D above normal and still rising
Laguna, above normal and rising: Sam
Fordvce, feet above normal; Hidalgo, IS
feet. Yesterday 50: Mercedes. 81, yester-
day co.; San Benito. 45, yesterday, Az;
Brownsville, 32, yesterday 32.07.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
INTER-ALLIED ECONOMIC POOL
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Washington, Oct. 23.-Formation Of an
inter-s 4 lied economic pool has been ap
proved by President Wilson and the Allied
premierS. According To the pan, coordil
alton Of Allied resources j. built around
the five inter-a1ied councIs-war, ship
Ping. munitions. food and finance. These
special bodies are now working ont a COM
mon economic and Industrial program to
provide for all eases ''where two or more
governments are interested in supplies
which must be transported overseas to
supplement Deficiencies in local Produc-
ton. 10 where several sources Of supplies
should be agreed upon. together with the
allotment and method of their distribution
or utilization. or where there might with
out agreement be competitor between gov
ernment in producing supplies Or = waste
full duplication Of productive effort"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Claims Presidents
Answer Contradictory
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESsl

Basel. Oct. 23.-0ff'c'a' comment in
Vienna on President Wilson's answer To
the Austrian note expresses the complaint
that it does not answer the precise ques-
tionS put forward in the Austrian note re-
"ue~tng an armiStice for peace conclu>-
ianS. The statement j. made that il i
now necessary to again ask the president
to declare hi attitude toward an armis-
tice and the reestablthment of peace. Of
fit1al- say there are contradictions in the
reasons given by President Wilson in JUS
tfying his refusal 10 enter into peace ne
gotiationS contained in his answer to
BurianS note Of September Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
S
FOR LEAVING
CONQUERED
TERRITORY
UNUSUAL

Paris. Oct 23--The German high com
mand has proposed a novel plan for the
+vacncaiion of French and BE gium terri
torres. The express conditions a. laid
down are that the Allied troops will not
follow the rctreating Germans. but remain
where they are now located. according IN
information from Berlin. This arotesque
proposal l. the outcome of the latest con
fercnceS M Berlin between the members
Of the general staff and the war cacbnet.
Exchanges between Washington and the
Al,ed capitolS have been In progress on
the basis of the wireless version Ut the
German repy which waS received Mon
day, and II T. regarded a. certain that
any reply which President Wilson NAV
make will be governed by the supreme
war council Of France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23

Washington. Oct. 23-The official text
Of the German note in reply to President
Wilson was delivered TO Secretary Of
State Lansing by the charge of the Swiss
,egation. The repy was delivered ut ten
o'clock this morning. The statement was
authorized by the State Department that
there was nothing in the communication ~
alter the presidents decision that he will
not propose an arml~tice 10 the Allies
previous to the German evacuation of oc-
cupied territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
10000 Serbians Die
In Bulgarian Prisons
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESSl

London. Oct. 23.-The first party of
one thousand British prisoners who were
taken BY the Bu'garian~ and who were lib
Grated under the peace agreement between
that country when the Bugarians sur
rendered passed through Sofia yc-ter~ay
en- route To Saloniki. They reported that
thirty thousand Serbian prisoners con-
fined in the Bulgarian prisons. had died
rom Ill treatment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23

GERMAN REPLY DISCUSSED WITH ALLIES
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Bruges. Oct 23-FreSh and striking
instances Of inhumanity by the German
authorizes have been discovered BY the
Be.gian soldiers occupying liberated terri
tory. Large numbers Of Russian soldiers
who were captured three wears ago. have
been treated with the utmost brutality and
forced 10 work with labor companies be-
hind the firing line. They were utterly ig-
norant Of the Russian revolution. the
Ltov~k treaty of peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Germans Give Up
Town Of Briculles
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

With the Americans at Nerdun. Oct. %.
-BriculeS, town on the western bank of
the Meu~c, which has been ~tuhbornlv de-
Tended by the Germans, has been given M
by the enemy. This i the latest point at
which the Americans have driven dent
into the German defense.
Throughout last night the Germans bom-
barded the greater part Of the American
front and roads to the far rear. Improved
visibility today resulted in greater aeria
activity.
The Germans set fire Ia Bricnc~ late
Tuesday evening. American patrols re-
ported early today that the enemy had
Withdrawn from this town
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Permanent Home
For Ball Players
(BY ASSOCIATED PREsSD

Chicago. Oct. pa plan to devote the
gross receipts of the next world series to
the founding Of permanent home for
baseball players who have been disabled
in the service Of their country. was sug-
geSted today By Ban Johnson. president of
the American league. A sum sufficient
for the erection of this home will be- set
aside from the subsequent series
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
British Face
Heavy Fire
(BY ASSOCIATED PREssl

With the Allies nBe'gium. Oct. 23.-
British troops were fighting their way into
the center of Nalenciennes early today
They were facing strong enemy machine
gun fire from the east bank of the Scheldt
canal, which flows through that city.~
North OF Nalenciennes the British have
forced their way almost through the RaS-
ems forest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Rain Machine Gun
Fire On Forces
tBY ASSOCIATED PREsS)

Paris. Oct. 23.-On the Serre front last
night. the Germaf~ met with heavy ma
shine gun fire due to the efforts Of the
French "a cros- the Souche and the Serre
rivers. Further To the east. the French
made progress between My le ComtS and
u Thour, taking prisoners III both PAGES.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Peace Cleared
German This Winter
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

With the Americans ut Nerdun. Oct. 23.
Unless they are saved by their r'ca
for peace the Germans wiP be subjected to
q steady hammering all along the greater
part of the western front throughout the
winter. Indications are that it Is not in
tended to give the enemy q breathing spell
at any time. Notwithstanding weather con
ditions. but j. proposed to harrass their
-etreat at every point
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Heavy Fighting
In Grand Pre- Region
fBy ASSOCIATED PREss.)

With the Americans at Nerdun, Oct. 23.
Heavy fighting j. taking place in the
Grandpre region on the western end OF
the American sector. Bitter struggles are
also taking place along the center line.
The Germans are holding Bantheville IN
strength, ard alone the Bantheville- Ain
cravile red. every avaIlab'e point has
bene fortified with machine guns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
British Launch New
Attack On lie Cateau
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

London, Oct. 23-The British began a
new attack today on the front between
LeCateau and Sole~mes. south of Nalen-
c;ennes. Bray. situated two and one-half
miles north Of Nalencienne~ has been cap
tured. and the British have reached the
vest bank of the Sche'dt river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
No Postponement of
War Work Campaign
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

New York. Oct 23.-There will be No
poStponemcnt of the United States War
Work campaign. which was set for No
vemher llth, To November 18th. because
Of the nationwide epidemic Of Spanish n
tluenza. the campaign council announced
today following q conference with PreSi-
dent wilson and the official war depart
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
To Perptuate German
Dominance In Austria

Basel. Oct. 23.-The German and Aus
trian deputies. members 1T the Austrian
renchStag. have formed an assembly for
the purpose Of perpetuating affairs Ger
manic in Austria. and have issued dec
laration announcing the creation Of a
German state in Austria
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
American Steamer
Sunk Off France
fBY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Washington, Oct. 23.-Lake Bergen, an
American cargo steamship, has been sunk
off the coast of France, according to the
announcement given ont at the Navy De-
partment today. No lives were lost. The
vessel foundered after striking a rock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Explosion Kills
Many In Dessau
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESs)

Basel, Oct. 23.-Seventy persons were
killed and fifty wounded n result of the
explosions which occurred in factory IN
De~~au on the Elba. situated seventy miles
northwest of Ber in. today. II i believed
other victims are still in the ruins
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23

Salient Cleared
Before Americans
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

With the Americans at Verdun. Oct. 23.
After weeks of the hardest fighting in
the face Of the most stubborn resistance
the Americans today cleared mp the Bois
De Forest west OF BrienlleS. Seventy five
prisoners were captured many of whom
last.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Efforts To Enforce
Charles Proclamation
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESSl

Paris. Oct. 23.-Efforts are being made
to carry into effect the proclamation Of
Emperor Charles comforting independence
upon Hungary. II 4 reported that Count
Julius Andre~~v vii be the Hungarian
foreign minister.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Austnans Relinquish
Control of GLAND
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Amsterdam, Oct. 23.-AuStran author
tiles IN that part of Poland which j. oc-
cupled by the Austrian arms. have formally
handed over the admin -Stration Of that
country To- the Polish authorities. says a
Vienna dispatch to Berlin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Washington. Oct. 23.-SecretarieS Lam
sing and Daniels. and General March were
called to the White House hurredly this
afternoon. inst a. the State Department
messenger arrived to deliver the German
note To Wi'son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Austrian Rear
Guard Hard Pressed
(By ASSOCIATED PREsS.)

Rome. Oct. 23-The Austrian rear
guards in Albania have been hard pressed
by the Italian cavalry and Albanian de-
tachments. The official Italian statement
says that they have retired to the north
Of the Malta river. thirty miles north Of
Elbasan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
Sick Guests ConvaIescent

Manager More Of the Travellers hotel
stated today that All OF hi sick, guests
were now convalescing, and would soon
he able 10 resume their several vocatiOns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-23
French Advance Three
Miles Or Serre River
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

ondc'.. Oct. 23.-No~ o~thea~t Of aon.
the French have reached the line Of the
river. having made an advance of three
miles on IN eight mile front