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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
THIRD DECREE"
ADMINISTERED
BY DETECTIVES
Boy, Nineteen Years Old, Put
Through GriIIing Exami-
nation at Omaha
Police Station.

Tom O'Connor, .1420K Sherwood
avenue, l9 years old, was arrested
Thursday night by special Police
man Stevens, who says that OCon-
nor and another lad were trying to
steal a car. He also adds that the
other lad got away with the car.
The prisoner was brought to the
station by Detective Danbaum, who
was determined that O'Connor tell
him who his partner was, and by
way of'helping the boy get his story
out. administered a kick while the
desk sergeant was booking him.
He was then taken out to the
detectives private office and there
put through grilling third degree"
by Detectives Danbaum and Van
Dusen. He was beaten about the
head and body with the leather
"saps" the policemen carry and
when almost unconscious, was asked
again to tell who his partner was.
O'Connor refused and was locked
up in the cell room.
Fifteen minutes later, O'Connor's
partner, T.. D. Foley, 2l2l Grace
street, called Captain Heidfelt on
the phone and inquired about
O'Connor, and while the captain
was talking the desk sergeant had
the operator tell him where Foley
was talking from, and upon learning
this the captain sent the detectives
out and arrested him. He told
O'Connor in the cell room that
they did not catch me in the car"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

make us wish for the very highest
g. 'd@rd in life we can attain, even
though we give our loved ones lives.
l can h;rdly imagine the feeling
you spea of as to me, but had /
the power to lift you from thejtrench
with every soldier I would
with the help of God, make you
tie one happy ma. in the Jrld ith
c.hers 10 work 10 place para
disc on earth, with everything in
the world financially, socially, physi-
cally and to Danish the crime. for
ever that took you from my side.
Sweetheart, words cannot express
my feeling toward you, but had I
the power / would willingly place
before you all that women has in the
world to max you hapr that a
to repa, you fol yor- brave stand
fer freedom to all and to show you
that I reaii: it takes some man to
lay his life down for those h loves,
| can offer no more to you. Lovingly
DOROTHY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
PRESIDENT,
WILL LAND
BREST'
A 7 NOON.
Ancient Breton City Ready
to Give TumuItuouS Wei
come to Head Of U.
S. Government.

Brest, Dec. l2.-President Wilson
will arrive here, his first stop
ping place ir France, at noon
tomorrow. The French govern
ment and this ancient Breton
>city have com p ct d their
preparations to commemorate the
first landing of an American presi-
dent on the soil of Europe.
The weather this evening was not
promising for the brilliant naval
spectacle which will mark the presi-
dents arrival, as a steady rain was
falling and a thick mist enveloped
the harbor, making the outer head
lands dimly visible.
Brest is crowded with troops and
sailors and the Breton peasantry in
their quaint costumes. Buildings
and squares are hung with flags and
streamers and mottos bearing the
words "Vive Wilson! Hail the
champion of the rights of mani!
An American naval band gave a
concert this evening in the Place
President Wilson. A large crowd
was present, notwithstanding the
rain.
Ministers to Meet Steamer.
Wireless reports to the American
naval authorities are that the United
States ship George Washington is
steaming steadily toward Brest. 1t
is expected that the lighthouse at
the point will sight the presidential
steamer and its naval escort little
before noon Friday and that. the
fleet will arrive in the harbor an
hour later
Stephen Pichon, the French for-
eign minister, and Georges Leygues,
minister of marine, will go aboard
the George Washington at l:30
p. m, to extend the first formal
greetings. General Pershing, Cen
eral Bliss. Admiral Benson, Admiral
Wilson, Col. E. M. House and AM
bassador Sharp will go abroad at
the same time. The presidents
landing is timed for o'clock in the
afternoon.
1t has been arranged that the va
rious ministers, generals. admirals
and ambassadors will be the first to
debark, final landing being reserved
for the president and Mrs. Wilson.
The ministers and officials will form
a group to receive the president as
he steps ashore. The foreign COM
mittee of the chamber of deputies
Continued on Page Two, Column Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
War Now Certainly Over;
Lipton Asks Another Race
Yachts in Readiness for Con.
test When Strife Broke
Out in 1914; May
Race Next Year.

Belfast Ireland, Dec. 18th,
Royal Ulster Yacht club has sent ;
cablegram to the New York Yach
club containing challenge for tn,
America cup.
Sir Thomas Upton is relying or
Shamrock w for the challenge
which is made on behalf of Sir
Thomas.
New York Club Surprised.
New York, Dec. l2.-The chal-
lenge from the Royal Ulster Yacht
club had not been received at the
New York Yacht club tonight. Sur
prise was expressed by members of
the club that it had been sent so
soon after the close of the war
No official statement was forthcom
ing.
Resolute Is Ready.
The probable procedure will be
appointment by Commodore G. F.
Baker, c: a special committee tc
frame reply. Since cup races usual
ly are held in September or Octo-
Der there will be ample time to pre-
pare for a race if one is held. 1t
had been the opinion of the club
that Sir Thomas Upton would not
challenge for a contest next year
because of conditions following the
war.
Arthur Curtiss James, the promi-
nent yachtsman, said he was sur
prised that a challenge should be
sent so soon but, he added, 'If Sir
Thomas has challenged we have the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

"ves"
..- No. 205.
Sweetheart, Mine Own; Somewhere in
France"
Or Germany, perhaps
For you, "over There or anywhere.
My palpitater taps.
My heart, my life. my all Is yours.
hope I'll worthy be;
For since the day you went away.
I've wanted you for me.
dared not tell you. though, before,
But when got your scrawl.
A bidding me to wait for thee.
In Joy / had to bawl.
You proved how great and brave you were.
When, at your couptry's call
For men to fight to win the right
You came and offered ak.
And so you went to lands afar,
To do your worthy bit.
While /. behind, stuck to the grind
With naught I do but knit
You've lIckc the Hun: you're coming back.
And when you put to sea.
God keep your bones from Davy<Jones
Aha bring you safe to me.
So, since you love till distraught,
And ask that should wait
For your return, for which ] yearns-
will. cen though you're late.
Good night and God bless you
DOROTHY,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
BoIshevist Rule Proclaimed
bv ssPe0DIe'S Dav Committee"

New York, Dec. IA reign OF
bolshevism in the United States, to
begin at noon tomorrow, Friday,
the Thirteenth, was proclaimed i'll
circulars issued here today by the
y Peoples Day committee"
The proclamation cancels "all
debts, public and private" repeals
all statutes, ordinances and other
}enactments of capitalistic govern
meat" declares vacant all public
Offices and directs that the military
ard avail organizations immediate
" dissolve"
The proclamation is signed by
Ellis 0. Jones, who is in charge of
the Peoples House" a refuge of
radicals He appeared to be in
censcd when it was suggested the
manifesto was intended as a prac-
teal Icke.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
Who Is Going to Pay
for War Big Question
in British Election

London, Dec. 12-(Via Montreal.) }
The British election campaign is
becoming keener with the near ap-
proach of election day. Up to this
time the campaign has not aroused
much excitement and in some dis
tricts there is good deal of apathy.
Election experts maintain their pre-
dictiohs that the coalitionists will
be returned by substantial major
ity. -
The subjects which appear to in
terest the electors most are:
Who is going to pay for the war?
Will conscription be abolished?
Will the former emperor and the
crown prince be tried for their
crimes?
Will the perpetrators of tortures
on prisoners be brought to Justice
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
COLORADO SPRINGS
FIREMEN QUIT JOBS:

Colorado Springs, Colo, Dec. L.
designations of every member OF
The lire department. except the chiefs
were accepted by the city council
today. The men, s. in number, re-
signed because their request for in
creased wages was refused, and will
quit work Monday. A force has
been engaged to fill all vacancies,
Mayor c. E. Thomas said tonight,
including many students at Colorado
college, who received their discharge
from the students army training
corps. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
Increase Donation.

;. London, Dec. l2.-(Via Montreal
The government announces an in
crease in the unemployment demo-
bilization donation of 5 shillings
weekly for men and women and half
{ crown for boys and girls under 18
years of age. The increase makes
the donation to the men aggregate
% shillings and that to women 65
sh:llings per week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
PETROGRAD DESCRIBED
AS "CITY OF HORRORS"

Washington, Dec. 12.-Violent
methods still are being used by the
commission charged with combating
the revolt against the bolsheviki,
according to advices reaching Wash
ington through official channels. Ex-
ocutions were said to be numerous,
the victims including many priests
and monks.
In one small city, Katernitj, in
Viatka, 10 persons were recently ex-
eeuted and at Spask the commission
was said to have caused % to be
shot. Foreigners reaching neutral
countries from Petrograd said that
conditions in that city are beyond
human power to grasp" one describ-
ing it as "a city of horrors"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
MAGNATE "SWEARS OFF"
HALE OF ASSESSMENT.

!, New York, Dec. R.--John D.
Rockefeller has filed an affidavit
swearing off" half Of the $4,000,
600 personal property assessment
levied on him by the New York Tax
commission. The affidavit asserted
Mr.. Rocksfelfer's personal property
in the city does not exceed $780,
900, but that he was willing to accept
an assessment of $5,0O0000, the fig
ure which stood for several years.
The commissioners said they were
compelled to accept Mr.. Rockefel-
ler's statement as they have no way
Of inventoryfrg his possessions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
Des Moines Police Chief
Shot in Fiuht With Yequman

Des Moines, Dec. l2,-Chief of
Pelice Charles c. Jackson of Des
Mci1,s was shot twice in the abdo-
men late tonight in pistol battle
between a group of detectives, head
ed by Jackson and William J.
tDutch) Cross, well-known criminal
~and yeggnan, here tonight. Cross
was shot in the back and probably
will die.
Cross is wanted here for bank
robbery. He is also parole break
er from Joliet penitentiary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
FLIES OVER ANDES AT
ALTITUDE OF 1900 FEET

Buenos Aires, Dec. 12.-Lieut.
Lagoberto Godeoy of the Chilean
army this morning crossed the
Andes mountains at their highest
point in Bristol airplane. The
aviator \left Santiago, Chile, and
crossed the Tupungato range at an
altitude of 1920 feet, landing at
Mendoza, Argentina.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
Senate Makes No Progress
With War Revenue Measure

Washington. Dec. 12.-Such little
progress was made in consideration
of the war revenue bill today that
Senator Simmons, chairman of the
finance committee, gave notice that
hereafter he will object to the senate
proceeding with other matters
which will delay the revenue meas
ure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
No.. Is.

My Dearest: YOU are certainly
over-estimating my own plain self
by writing such wonderful ideals
about me. My love lfor you is SO
great, dearest, that it would be inn
possible to express it in words. Each
moment that fits by brings me
nearer to the time when / shall
gaze upon your handsome, honest,
and manly countenance.
At night my dreams are filled
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
l}sssz9 5 !! : +
BITS OF NEWS
FAMOUS ACTRESS
DIES AT AGE OF ss.

Nutley, N. J., Dec. l2.-Mrs
Euphemia Emma Ellsler. known in
theatrical circles as Effie Ellslcr.
reputed to have been the oldest
English speaking actress iii the
world, died here today>at the age of
l5
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
Thomas Ralston of Council
Bluffs Dies in California

Placerville. Cal, Dec. l2.-(Spe-
eial.)-Thomss H. Ralston, Council
Bluffs, died in this city Wednesday.
A daughter, Mrs. P. S. Tracy, and
the widow, Mrs. G. A. Ralston, sur
yiye.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
No. 1le
Nv Inspirations:

My lnSpiration:
What confusion reigns in my soul
rs I try to answer truthfully, (and
only the truth is worth writing), all
that you ask in that wonderful let
ter that lies before me. To me it is
an epic. Some day, dear, | pray
that / may be able u tell you all
that your high ideals have meant to
me, in my struggle to establish my
character. God grant that all the
wives and sweethearts may be
worthy iof the splendid brave men
who so nobly are doing their duty to
God, their country and their homes.
God grant that some day yop may
be near me so that / can telf that
which cannot write, as the personal
touch means so much. / am striv-
ing so earnestly 10 prove worthy
to be in reality your ideal. clean
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
I. W. w. Jury Filled.

Sacramento, Cal. Dec. 12-Ejury
was completed today in the United
States district court here to try the
Industrial Workers of the World
conspiracy case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
TROLLEY CARS MOVE
in OMAHA ASSTRKE
>ENDSBY AGREEMENT
Men Unanimously Vote on Instructions From National
President to Put Troubles Up to War Board at
Meeting to Be Held Here; Cost to
Company Heavy.

"Welcome to our city!" bawled big blue uniformed
policeman yellow street rolling out Of the north
of the Pierce street barn at 1888 Thursday
afternoon being the first proof that the nneays
total absence of these convenient vehicles broken
The first car out was No. 1893 "Harney and North
Thy-thrd and in charge of Motorman Shrode and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
London Denies Reports
Kinq GEORGE Will Visit u. S.

London, Dec. 12.-Reports that
King George contemplates visit
to the United States are denied
here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

souled American sweetheart. Many
times | stumble and after the fall
there is left nothing but the bruised
conscience. But philosophers tell US,
that soul is whitest that has been
purified by "fre." And my soul is
passing through the 'hre stage"
With divine guidance l shall come
through clean and tried. Try, dear,
to understand what l have expressed
so vaguely-and believe in me. God
give you courage, health and forti-
tude to fulfill your duties and send
you home when all is over. To your
devoted DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
First Prize.
Alice Gilchrist, Omaha.
Next Best.

Ruth Burrus, Malvern, Ia.
Irene Wickersham, Hastings, Neb
Doloris Yetter. Fullerton, Neb.
Sara S. Hill, Gothenburg, Neb.
Mrs. R. c. Widman, Petersburg
Neb.
Frances Pecka, Linwood, Neb.
Nina Clerk, St. Paul, Neb.
Mrs. B. S. Miller, Gresham. Neb
Gladys Hartwell, Clarks, Neb.
Mildred Townsend, Glenwood. la
Julia Upjohn, Fort Crook, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

with happy visions, Of your most
joyful and welcome return. Life
seems very dark and lonely since
you sailed across the sea, but when
you return-well, you know! We
shall have many happy hour to-
gether.
Well, my dearest, my heart is
oterflowing with loneliness and lest
this letter be blotted with tears
which are brimming in my eyes, l
must close. Only return to me,
dearest, safe and sound and without
any mar of strife upon you. | shall
serve and love yAu as you would
want me to serve and love my one
and only. Hurry home, my dearest,
as fast as time will permit. From
your lonely and anxious.
DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
No. 307.

My Dear One: Be happy then;
for you know that l am yours, and
yours alone, heart and soul, forever
and forever.
All the love and pride and glory of
my womanhood rises to respond to
your glorious tribute-so beautifully
rendered.
Know, then, too, and take fresh
courage in the knowledge, that in
spirit l shall be with you always,
praying and hoping that God may
bless us both in our new and great
and holy happiness.
In case the worst happens, / shall
fad added pride in knowing you
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
WILSON NEAR VOYAGE END
Fear of Flu Gets Best of
JMryn,an Teeple as He
SerUes In District Court

Elmer Teeple, 1904 Vinton
street, tainted Thursday afternoon
while serving as a juryman in
district court. Fear of the "flu"
and some medicine he had taken
got the best Of Teeple. DR.. Charles
Rosewater was called to attend
him.
Judge Estelle excused Teeple
from further service in the trial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

and oceans do us part, if you to me
remain the same we shall be one in
heart. DOROTHY. =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13
No. COL.

My Lover: l truly appreciate
the high esteem you possess of me,
but feel that your noble, unselfish
character far outweighs any virtue
| may possess. If any word or act
on my part has been an incentive
ior greater courage I have already
been thousand times repaid. Any
thing that / might do or say seems
so puny and Insignificant in COM
rarison to the dangers and hard
ships you are undergoing in the in
terests of our beloved country and
humanity. God helping me ] shall
strive to be worthy of so noble a
character as yourself and my heart
will swell with pride when my noble
soldier boy at last comes home an
scared by the world. Then, God
granting il, our dreams may come
true. Though seas between Us roll.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

paid to the fullest the measure all
brave and true men owe to their
country and their kind; and | shall
find comfort and hope and JOY in
cherisi,ing the memory/of our sacred
love until the end of all eternity.
DOROTHY.
No, l61.
My Dear Beloved Hero: My heart
overfows with both love for you,
and JOY to know that the most brave
and handsome hero on earth wishes
for me to wait for him. sure
will, with the most pleasure my
soul could ever endorse, wait for
you no difference how long time,
till | once again can view that dear
face so full of glory and sunshine,
so calm and true and faithful, pour
ing its love-light upon me like a
golden sunbeam and voice like the
sweetest melody, and yet spirit so
firm and loyal, full of courage and
fearlessness no volcano could shake
it. You would fight to the very end
of victory for your sweetheart and
country. i never have and never
can find soul so lovable and vi
brating to every corner of my heart.
How shall / describe the hours,
days and weeks spent with your
noble spirit (whih oyer sea-, the
sublime inspiration of my happiest
moments?
My love for you will ever be a
glowing sunbeam through all my
life and eternity. Lovingly yours,
DOROTHY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-13

kesolute laid up and it will be case
of one old boat against another"
Three Shamrocks Beaten.
Sir Thomas Upton thrice has at
tempted to ''lift" the Americas cup,
historically known as the trophy for
the blue ribbon" event of yacht
ing between the United States and
England. Three Shamrocks have
come across seas and fought unsuc-
cessfully for supremacy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-08-29
CHAPTER X.



think that one Of the worst things
had TO contend with In my journey
through Belgium was the number of
small dItches. They intercepted me
at every half mile or so, sometimes
more frequently. The canals and the
big rivers | could swim. OF course, /
got soaked to the skin every time |
did IT, but | was becoming hardened
to that.
These little bitches, however, were
too narrow to swim and too wide to
Jump. They had perhaps two feet of
water In them and three feet OF mud,
and II was almost invariably case of
wadlng through. Some of them, no
doubt, | could have jumped If | had
been In decent shape, but with bad
ankle and In the weakened condition
In which | was, It was almost out of
the question.
One night | came 10 n ditch Rbou,
eight OF nine feet wide. | thought |
was strong enough to jump 1t and 1t
was worth trying as the discomfort |
suffered after wadlng these bitches
was considerable. Taking long run,
I Jumped as hard as could, but |
missed II by four or five Inches and
landed In about two feet of water and
three of mud. Getting out of that
mess was quite II Job. The water was
too dirty and too scanty to enable me
to wash of the mud with which | was
covered and II was too wet to scrnpe
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-08-29
DO NOT APPEAL TO VISITOR
Writer Frankly Expresses Feeling OF
disappointment at Sight Of Build
lnas Within kremlin Walls.

To me none OF the ten churches with
I'm the KremlIn walls IL Impressive,
Ivan vellkI towers the highest, but II
Is far from imposing. writes Maynard
owen Williams In the Christian Her
Md. From one side II resembles tow
er rather than n church, yet II has no
such quiet dignity as one finds In the
Kutnh Mlnnr, near Delhi, or the tow
erIng dome OF ST. Sophia with us
nanklng needle mlanrets. The other
cathedrnls are dropped around WIN
careless abandon and n nice disregard
for the cost of gold leaf. but none OF
them dominates vista or gathers
about Itself the other masses IN p'ehS
Ing array. The Krcmlln Is n mighty
whole. composed OF many unImposlng
pnrts. Its long red walls and splendid
potes produce an effect Of simple
strength which cannot be found within
their portals
The interiors are ms disappointing
MS are the groups OF domes which dis'
tlngulsh the cxtcriors. None Is large,
none is truly intimate. The effect Is OF
surplus gilt and multiplicity Of ralnts
which remind ono of the gopurams OF
India. Splndle-shanked saints, whose
emaclated figures seem too weak to
support their gilt haloes, alternate
with knights In armor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-08-29
(To BE CoNTINUED)
PEANUT PUT TO MANY USES
Nutritious OIL and Palatable Butter
Derived From the Humble "Goob-
err" Beloved Of Childhood.

The peanut Isn't n nut nj nll, but
n member OF the pea, bean and clover
family. II I. n legume and gathers
nitrogen from the air. Peanuts do not
grow from roots but on shoots which
grow out from the plant above ground,
bear little sterile yellow blossom and
then shoot directly into the ground,
where they peg" that Is, where pea
nuts begin to grow on them. The pen
nuts nre pulled from the vines or roots,
and the roots nre then plowed back
into the ground TO allow the nitrogen
to feed the SOIL The peanuts ore then
taken 10 peanut factories. In these
buildings the peanuts are cleaned and
sorted. The largest are saved and put
through n rumblcr which pollsires the
shells. These arc sold In the shells
other first grades are shelled and sold
for sailing; md one big packing COM
pnny buys only first grades for peanut
butter.
II the peanuts are pulled roots and
all, the peanuts are dried out by stack
Ing on poles, then pulled or and sold.
Broken peanuts nre pressed and the oil
extracted. Much OF this oil IN sold rs
"pure olive OIL" In fact. II IL quite
MS rich and nutritious us olive oil. The
refuse Is pressed Into cakes and sold
as oil cakes for feeding stock and
especially dairy cows,-St. Nicholas.