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Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
MAIL SCRUTINY
PLAN APPROVED
BY U. S. SENATE
Conference Report on Bill to
PenaIize DisIoyaI Acts and
Utterances Adopted After
Long Fight.
(By, Associated Press.)

Washington, May 4-Protracted
controversy in the senate over the
sedition bill to penalize severely dis
loyal acts and utterances and inter-
ference with Liberty loan sales and
the army draft, ended late today in
adoption of the conference report on
the measure by a vote of 48 to 26.
The house is expected to agree to the
report next week.
Opponents of the measure who have
contended that freedom OF speech and
the press would be curtailed, lost their
fight to strike out a clause giving the
postmaster general authority to with
hold mail believed to violate the es-
pionage laws and to restore the
France amendment excepting from the
law the truthful statement made with
good motives.
Twenty Years Maximum Penalty.
The bill, which was initiated year
ago, provides maximum penalties of
20 years imprisonment and $4,000
fine, or both, for a wide variety of
disloyal acts. 1t amends the sedi-
ton act and with the woman spy
bill, recently passed, completes the
cycle Of legislation urged by the De-
partment of Justice as necessary
to clothe the government with power
to deal with sedition and disloyalty
and prevent mob violence, which has
resulted from the departments in
ability to secure convictions of per-
sons making disloyal utterances.
That legislation is unnecessary, un-
constitutional, too drastic and confers
too wide discretion upon administra-
tive officials have been the principal
arguments of those opposing it.
The final note today was along nom
partisan lines, many republicans join
ing majority of the democrats in
supporting the legislation. Two
democrats, Senators Hardwick of
Georgia, and Reed of Missouri, joined
with "a republicans in opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Man Arrested for Forgery
Wears Secret Service Star

Omaha fe ieral authorities have ar
rested w. G.. Banks of Baltimore,
Nd, who, they say. posed as a gov
ernment secret service man and, it IS
alleged, has forged checks in many
cities. He Is wanted by police in
Baltimore and Chicago.
While in Omaha Banks was a guest
at the Paxton hotel and wore secret
service star" as big as a Kansas sun
flower, say tcdera. agents. He asked
the clerk to cash check and dis
played his badge The clerk referred
him to Ralph Kitchen, who did not
honor the check, but let him have $40.
Banks is charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Section Men Quit Railroad
Jobs; Say Wages Too Low

Unless Director General McAdoo
comes to the relief of the railroads
with a substantial increase in the
wages of section men, within short
time there will not be any laborers
to be hired to keep the tracks in con-
6ition.
At this time laborers on the Ne
braska roads are being paid $275 a
day, a wage that was fixed before the
properties were taken over by the
government. This wage is not hold
ing the men and daily scores of them
are quitting to take up employment
in other lines that pay more money.
c.. scores of the sections on the Ne
braska lines the section crews have
dwindled from five and six men to
one, and the one is the boss.
Last winter the railroads we're pay
ing section men $1.75 a day. This
wage was increased to 81, and then to
$2,25, and later and before the gov
rnment took over the properties, to
$2.75 day. Under existing condi.
tions, railroad officials are without
authority to grant any further in
creases.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
lronmaster's Son Pleads
Guilty to DiSIovaIty

San Francisco, May 4.--Otto Jam
son. son of the head OF the Janson
Iron Works, Oakland, Cal. pleaded
guilty today in the United States dis
trict court to a charge of attempting
to cause disloyalty and insubordina-
ton in the military and naval forces
Of the United States.
Federal authorities charged that
Janson had said that he was in SYM
pathy with Germany and the whole
world will be compelled to bow before
the rule Of the kaiser"
He will be sentenced Monday. jan
son is liable to a maximum sentence
Of 20 years in prison and fine Of
$4,000 uHdcr the espionage act
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Loss Of Sebastopol Deprives
Black Sea Fleet of Its Base

Amsterdam, May 4.-The Koel-
nische Zeitung makes it, clear that
the Germans hope the capture of
Sebastopol will prove a mortal blow
to the Russian Black Sea fleet. which
seems to have been causing them
anxiety. 1t says:
''The fleet now is without a base,
and therefore unable to renew its
stocks Of coal and ammunition or et-
feet repairs"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
THOMPSON, ,BELDEN eco
- Re 9ashion Center for Women>9 -,
Summer Fabrics
In Fine Assortments

I Thompson Belden ma
terials have been favorably
known since 1885 for SUI
perior quality, newness, ex-
clusiveness and fairness of
price. Present showings
are no exception.
Il Baronette Satin is one Of the
seasons most distinctive fabrics.
It is very lustrous and beautiful,
in shades of light gray, sand,
Pekin blue, old rose and ivory
(42-inch) $3.50.
4 Foulards for. every purpose
and every taste, ranging from
modest dove-like colorings to
sheerly gorgeous Oriental de-
signs, and offering wider and
more diversified selection than
ever before. We refer to
Cheney's "Showerproof" Foul
ards, $3.50.
4 These two are but indicative
Of scores Of other lovely spring
and summer materials.
4 Dress Cottons that will surely
be to your liking and now while
selections are unbroken, is the
best time to decide upon your re-
quirements. An exceptional
showing is priced SOC.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Publishers to Make Survey
OF Cree! Committees Work

Washington, May 4.-Frank P.
Glass, president OF the American
Newspaper Publishers association, to-
day accepted the invitation OF George
Crcel to send a committee represents
Ing the association to Washington to
inquire into tho work being done
By the committee Oh public informa-
tion, Of which Mr.. Creel is chair
man.
In letter Addressed to Mr.. Creel,
Mr.. Glass declared that he was i'm
pressed that "therc should be more
thorough knowledge on the part of
the public of your committees func-
ton and work." and that he was con-
vinced that "such a knowledge would
be most beneficial to the country and
especially to the newspapers" q
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Christian Church Convention
Will Be Held in st, Louis

Kansas City, May 4.--The National
Christian church convention will be
held in ST. Louis In October, 1918, in
stead Of Fort Worth, Tex, chosen at
the last convention, according to all
announcement here today by f. E.
Elliott. secretary in charge of trans
portation, He said conditions at Fort
Worth. due to army mobilization
which limited transportation facilities
caused the administrative committee
10 make the changes
Mr.. Elliott also announced that DR.
Graham Frank of Dallas has resigned
As general secretary Of the interna-
tional convention Of disciples o.
Christ, effective in October.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Seven War Correspondents
Decorated on Battlefield

Paris, May 4.-Robert Berry, who
for two years has been correspondent
of The Associated Press at the French
army headquarters has been decorat'
ed on the battle field with the cross
of the Legion OF Honor by General
Anthoine, acting on behalf of the
commander in chief, General Petain.
whose urgent duties prevented him
from bestowing the decoration in per-
son. Two other American and four
British correspondents also were
decorated. General Anthoine spoke
of the invaluable work of the Ameri-
can and British press and said the
decorations were awarded as coming
from soldiers for soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05

The Daughters of China, organization composed en-
tirey of young Chinese girls residing in New York, have
pledged themselves sell last $500 each of the third Lib
erty loan.
Miss Ida Lee leader of the club selling citizen of New
Yorks Chinatown of the bonds
Federal Grand Jury to Meet
Nav 20 for Lengthy Session

Confronted with the largest number
of important cases in the history of
the federal court in Omaha, the grand
jury will meet here May 20. United
States Attorney Allen stated Satur-
day that there is no doubt that the
grand jury will be in session for
long time"
The list includes selling liquor to
Indians, illegal transporting Of liquor,
selling drugs, violations of the Mann
act and cases of persons accused of
violating the espionage act.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Conferees Agree Upon
Terms of Housinu Bill

Washington, May 4.-Agreement
on the bill appropriating $60,000,O00
for housing war workers was reached
today when the house conferees ac-
cepted the senate's plan of vesting
power in the president instead of
the secretary of labor.
The conferees retained the prohibi-
tion against cost plus" contracts and
requiring bids from three contractors.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Grand Jury Recommends Ban
On Publications in German

Chicago. May 4.-The federal grand
Jury which reported today recon-
mended in resolutions that the sale
Of newspapers printed in German be
prohibited by law and further that
English language newspapers refrain
from 'unduiy agitating the public
mind" by alarming headlines.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
New Bill Would Cut Beer
Output Ninety Per Cent

Washington, May "A war prohi-
bition bill which would prohibit in
terstate shipment not only of intoxi-
rating liquors but of materials in
ended for their manufacture as we'll
was introduced today by Representa-
i've Randall of California.
Mr.. Randall said the measure. II
enacted, would reduce the output OF
he big breweries 90 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
MotheTs Of Soldiers Lead
Syracuse Patriotic Parade

Syracuse, Neb, May 4.-(Special.
Friday was a "red letter" day in
the history of Syracuse. when the
dedication of the service flag for the
boys from this community was he'll.
in connection with Red Cross day.
The flag dedication was in charge OF
Company A Of the home guard. The
parade was headed by decorated autos
carrying the mothers of the boys who
were in service, followed by the Rel
Cross chapter and auxiliary chapters.
school child,en and home guard. A
service flag with IS stars was raised
The address was by DR.. S. P. Cresap
of Nebraska CITY.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
"0rganlzer" Charged With
Violating Sedition Law

Lincoln. Neb., May 4.-Alleged t.
have made disloyal remarks includ-
Ling statement that this was a rich
mans war;" Charles Dean, who is
said to hav. represented himself a.
an organize, for the Nonpartisan
league, has been charged with vio-
lating the Nebraska sedition law, At
torney General w. E. Reed ans
nounced today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Foil Planned Escape
Of German Prisoners

Atlanta, Ca, May Am apparent
attempt at wholesale delivery of the
German prisoners at Fort Mcpherson
was foiled late yesterday when the
guards discovered 50-foot tunnel
leading from under one of the
prisoners barracks toward the double
wire fence which inc1oses the prison
CanD.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
AVIATOR KILLED
WHEN SEAPLANE
FALLS INTO BAY

Babylon, N. Y, May 4.-One aviator
was killed and another seriously in
jured when naval hydro,airplane
fell 800 feet today into Great South
bay.
The airman killed was Ensign AL
den of Fort Wayne, Ind. The injured
mans name has not been announced.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
CoCoanut Shells Used in
Gas Masks for Soldiers

San Juan, May 4.-Thousands Of
cocoanuts are being shipped from
Porto Rico so that the shells may be
used in the manufacture of gas masks
for American troops in France. The
shell, it has been found, can be made
into a high grade charcoal. This
charcoal, it is said, is valuable anti
dote for poison gases.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Clifford Leonard Named
/ Head Finance CORPORATION

Washington, May 4.-Clifford M.
Leonard of Chicago today was nom
mated by President Wilson for 3 two
year term as director of the war
finance corporation in place of Alien
B. Forbes of New York. who declined
the aDDointment
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Tribesmen Subdued.

London, May 4.-Punitive Opera
dons against the Marri tribesmen,
III the Punjab region of India have
been successfully concluded. accord
ing to an announcement by the Indian
office. The government terms have
been signed by the chief Of the tribes
men, who expressed contrition for
past misdeeds and guaranteed the
good behavior Of his followers in the
pture
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
American Ship Destroyed
In Fire on Frisco Vovaue

New York. May 4.-The American
barkentine Koko Head, caught fire
and was destroyed February l9 on a
voyage from Capetown to San Fran
cisco by way Of Manila, it was learned
TODAY IN marine circles here.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Hosiery Of Silk
That is Dependable

Silk boot hose give splen-
did service because they
are Of lisle where wear is
hardest in the tops and
soles. White, black and
colors, 81.
White silk to the top hose are
SITS.
Pure thread silk hose with Isle
tops and soles, come in stylish
shades, black and white, $l.75.
Heavy weight black silk hose,
pure dye, deep garter grips :
heavy heels, toes and soles, $2.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
FLYER Dies in Fall,

Arcadia, Fla. May 4--Lieutenant
S. T. Valentine Of New York City, at
tachcd to the army aviation school
near here, was killed instantly today
when the airplane in which he was
flying fell approximately 1000 feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
$50 Co|oradanS Called
For Technical Traininu

Washington, May 4.-Provost
Marshal General Crawder today
called on Colorado to send $50 draft
registrants of grammar school educa-
ton on May q to Colorado college.
Colorado Springs, for technical train
ing,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Neckwear Styles
Are Very Dainty

4 Organdie Collars 75c
to Sd
Sets of Organdie collars
and cuffs are 75c to So
4 Pique collars and sets with
cuffs for 81, $1.25 and 81.
Pique vests, either high or low
neck styles.
4 Filet collars Of imitation or
real lace, as preferred.
4 Linen collars with trimmings
of filet and Irish laces.
4 A superior collection of new
fashions, all at sensible prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
$40 Bed
Spreads $3.50

Tomorrow we offer all of
our ten dollar, double size,
scalloped and cut corner
spreads for only $3.50.
Linen Section
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
ArtneedIeW0rkNOtes

# Recent arrivals include
lovely hemstitched pillow
cases suitable for crochet
ing on the edges. 1nstruc-
ton sheets 80 with each
pair purchased.
4 Wire lamp-shade frames and
all materials used in shade max
ing are displayed in this interest
ing section. Lessons every day
under a competent instructor.
Join class there is no charge.
n Third Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
SeasonabIe Gloves

Trefousse best French Kid
Gloves in one and two clasp
styles. White, black and
colors, self stitched and
embroidered in contrasting
colors, $3.50 and $3.50.
Washable leather gloves are very
much in vogue now. They are
favorites for street wear, $2.25,
$3.50, $2.75.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
L0veIiest Ribbons

Little misses will be de-
lighted with the dainty
ribbons ready for new
sashes and hair bows. We
have the very newest patterns in
novelties, also a wide range of
broad, plain-colored ribbons.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
"Such Very Attractive Dresses
This Season. Women Saw

who have seen the many models that are
constantly arriving in the dress section.
They are designed to meet every day.
time and evening requirement Of Mi
lady. For shopping wear, for porch
use, for sports and out-of-doors activi-
ties, for the summer clubs, for dancing.
Selections of Foulard dresses ging-
hams, Georgettes, voiles, tissues and
combination Of foulard with Georgette;
all very distinctive.
Prices are sensible.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05
Silk Top Suits

Milady will like these
dainty silk top union suits
in pink and white. They
are very good garments for
S1.50. Extra sizes $1.75
First Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-05

FdTdSOI IlInC
Is Now With Us
+ Milady will delight in
having most any one of the
many lovely new parasols
now awaiting her viewing.
Particularly appropriate
for the June bride and the
girl graduate.
Il Sunburst is one new
shape shown in plain or
shirred silks.
T Japanese parasols remain in
vogue. With some, however,
pretty lining is an added feature.
4 India is shape that grows
increasingly popular. Rosemaid
is shape just bit smaller than
regular one that is very at
tractive.
4 "Two-in-One" sunshades that
are also rain-proof, are to be had
in plaids, stripes and plain col
ors. Handles are all unusually
good looking Many have arm
loops.
4 Children's parasols are all new
and quite distinctive.
Just a Step to the Left
as You Enter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-12
COMMENTS ON PRIMARY.
Vermont Editors Seem to Accept Result
Gracefully.
M. Clement,s Chance.

The returns from yesterdays primary
| Indicate beyond serious doubt that Per.
cival W. Clement Of Rutland has received
the Republican nomination fer governor
which is tantamount to an election as
chief executive of the state. While The
Reformer regrets that Frank e. Howe
fell outside the breastworks and deplores
the kind of political tricks that were
used against him, it is pleased that the
candidate in whose behalf they were
used failed to get an opportunity to
"round out his career" as the states
leader
Mr.. Clement conducted clean and ef-
fective campaign and it can fairly be
said that his business ability, aggressive
ness and independence will be particular
ly valuable qualifications L-sTi1s the
coming two years. The big vote he re,
ceived must be accepted not only as the
protest of great many people against
Vermont's ratification of the Sheppard
prohibition amendment but as an ex-
preston of confidence in Mr., Clements
ability to put through the kind of a
house cleaning that recent disclosures
have shown to be so badly needed in the
states business methods.
While there is little to be gained in
Analysing Mr. Howe's defeat, it is the
opinion Of The Reformer that the mud
singing concerning his Americanism had
less to do with it than did his apparent
change of front on the liquor question
and the belief on the part Of many that
he was too closely identified with Gov.
ernor Graham. As for Judge Darling
his big vote may be accounted for by the
fact that he had back Of hiu1 the solid
stand pat element of the party.
Mr., Clements nomination gives him an
opportunity to do the state notable
service, and The Reformer confidently
believes that he will take full advantage
of the opportunity Brattleboro Re
former
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-12
Loans to Farmers.

The war finance corporation of the
treasury department win make loans, in
exceptional cases, directly and without
the Intervention of banks, to livestock
.raisers, whose industry has been CLASH
fled as one necessary or contributory to
the prosecution OF the war.
These loans are TO be made under sec
ton of the war finance corporation act,
and the loans will be made to individ,
uals, firms, and corporations whose prin-
cipal business is the raising Of livestock,
which includes cattle, goats, sheep and
hogs.
For the present only the federal re.
serve banks of Kansas City, and Dallas
are designated as agencies TO execute
these loans, which are to be made to
livestock rsisers who are experiencing
great difficulty in their operations ow.
ing to drought conditions, though cat
tlemen from other districts are not ex-
cluded from the benefit Of section O.
The war finance corporation has also
effected an arrangement for extending
financial assistance to the Gamers OF
New York state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-12
A Good Chance for Clement.

The concensus of opinion to-day in
connection with the nomination for gov
ernor OF Vermont is that p w. Clement
secured first place on the grounds of his
well known stand for local option,
Whatever the cause, Mr.. Clement will
now have a golden opportunity to make
good with all Vermonters. As a repre-
sentative of the state, and thus witness
for Vermont before the nation and the
world, he win undoubtedly have his pride
awakened to place his own name in the
light Of being a worthy representative
citizen and one who is interested primar-
lily in Vermont instead of New York
City.
As a monied power he viii have the
opportunity to give generously to differ
ent philanthropie movements as well as
TO war relief work. As business ex-
ecutive he will be able to carry out the
affairs of state in manner which will
be credit, if he so wills it.
Now is the time to seek for all the
advantages which may come from NJ,
Clements knowledge of big business and
finances, for the nomination means cleo
tion. Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-12
Those Brave Bohemians.

1t is a serious reverse for the Czecho-
Slovsk forces in Russia if the body that
occupied the town of Samara has been
driven out by the Lettish and Austro-
German troops of the bolshevik govern
ment Such a defeat cannot but inn
peril the retention of other towns in the
same district, especially Simbirsk, on
the Volga. Kazan, on the KaEanka, and
Penza on the Sura. All these places are
west of the Urals, not in Siberia, but
thousands of miles from where the
American and allied troops are operat-
ing near the Pacific. The Bohemian and
Moravian soldiers are engaged in sin
gularly daring and gallant and seeming.
ly almost impossible adventure. If they
at last succeed in fighting their way out
Of European Russia and all the dis
lance across Siberia they will deserve
the highest admiration for an unpreee-
dented and astonishing achievement. And
their attempt is all for liberty for the
freeing of their race from Austro- Hun
garian rule, Of which they themselves
had the bitterest experience as unwilling
cOnscripts in Kaiser Karl's armies The
one great desire of these men is to get
to the battlefront in France or Italy and
fight the German-Magyar oppressors
How to reach them with help in the
west where they are in precarious po-
sition, is the difficulty. Russia is land
Of long distances. At Penpa the Czech
Slovaks are only about 600 miles east
of Petrograd, at Samara nearly 900. Our
troops are in the neighborhood of Vladi-
vostok, and the railway from that port
to Petrograd measures 1891 miles. 1t is
true that we have a few hundred ma
rines and blueiackets at Archangel,
about $50 miles north Of Samara, but
so small a force cannot make its way
down through the morasses of Vologda
and Viatka--the only railway being in
the hands of the boshevik--to guide the
Czecho-Slovaks to the White sea or help
them on the way to the Pacific. 1t we
had the magic carpet we might have
the delight of transporting the men Of
the Czecho-S lovak training camp at
Stamford to the aid of their brethren
in Russia, but our government must do
the best with things as they are to find
some way Of enabling tHe brave Bohe-
mians in the Volga valley to make their
way to freedom and safety. The danger
is known at Washington, and we trust
that nothing which can be done will be
left undone for the rescue of those who
have been rightly recognized among the
allied nations.-Boston Herald.