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tor Associated Press Exclusively In THE SIMMY REGISTER New York World Cable London Times Cable Local This section contains Lo cal and State News. DES MOINES, IOWA. SUNDAY MORNING. MAY 11, 1919. Ml) PTOtfMDF ACAMCT MI MMWM SUSPECT SOLDIER ARRESTED "Gopher Gunners" Who Backed Up lowans of 168th, Mustered Out ALL DAY THURSDAY Welcome Home, Rainbow Division! RICK" WON'T BE IN DES MOINES UNTIL MONDAY BOND SHARKS GET SLIM PICKINGS IN BY MARTHA HART.

AT BAXTERBROUGHT r- notice of the regiment's Rainbow Division Unit Put Tmt Through Camp Dodge ltdJiZ Itened to the discharge center ana 'iriiu ill vuiur, mw. Camp Dodge's demobilization machine broke all records for speed Saturday in mustering out the 890 Mlnnpmitans of the One Hundred Fifty-first field artillery regiment, Hainhnw division. The detacn- "nnnn'days leave offered officers eligible The Rainbow means Hope And the Rainbow means Cheer! Good Luck for the Future With never a tearl Good Luck to the Boys Who have traveled the foam! "Good Luck!" is our cry As we Welcome them Home! The Rainbow means Hope And the Truest Content! 'Tis born of the Courage They knew when they went! But now they're returning! No more may they roam! "Good Luck!" is our cry. "Welcome Home! Welcome Home!" started through the demobilization machine without delay. By 6 o'clock the first batches had received their final pay and were en route back to Des Moines, civilians.

Thirty officers who accompanied the regiment will not receive discharges until Monday. Several of v'T'" Alenharra mil A others re tn return. malned to make final returns on the reelment. The One Hundred Fifty-first was In sunoort of Iowa buddies and other Infantrymen of the Forty- diviBion ln Lorraine. Cham r.v.

a. iuihii naene. and the Argonne. The armistice's signing found the regiment pounding the Hun lines from the heights above Sedan. An infantryman of the Rainbow division, now at the base hospital at Dodge with a shattered arm, stood watching some of the artillerymen who were lined up to receive their pay.

His face took on a reminiscent look and he Bhook his head solemnly. "Boy, there was some artillery," he said. "They could lay dpwn a barrage with them big guns like as If they was shooting machine guns." Des Moines Flyer Knew Roosevelt and Lufberry Sergt. Ulysses F. Nadeau, 1411 Seventeenth, arrived home yesterday after twenty-one months' service as a flyer ln France.

Sergeant Nadeau, who came through the big game unhurt, was attached to the Second day bombardment group and was personally acquainted with Lieut. Quentln Roosevelt and MaJ. Raoul Lufberry. "They were both splendid fellows, well liked by their men, who took their death as a keen personal loss as well as a blow to the service," said Sereeant Nadeau last night. Sergeant Nadeau received his discharge at Camp Dodge yesterday morning.

MANDELBAUMS BUY FAIR East Side Department Store Changes Hands. The Fair department store lo- cated at 604-6-8 East LOCUBt street, Including the business, accounts and fixtures, has been Bold to J. Mandelbaum Sons. The trans action was completed Saturday New Company, Organized at Request of Judges, Gets Good Results. AIDS FIRST OFFENDERS Rnnifcman in Affpnrl.infp flt All I uuiiujiiiui.

Sessions to Act in Proper Cases. The bond shark who for years has haunted the Des Moines police courts is soon to be a thing of the past. Like other methods found inefficient and wanting, he is being routed by the substitution of a humanitarian effort on the part of number of prominent citizens to provide bonds for first offenders a very reasonable charge. Several weeks ago Judge W. G.

Bonner spoke to some of his fellow members in the local chapter Elks regarding the situation in the police courts. For years professional bond sharks have lobbied around, waiting to make as their prey the offender who could not easily provide bonds to secure his release after arrest. This proved a very profit able business for them, their fee for $100 appearance, bond ranging from 115 to $25 New Company Formed. Now a company has been formed which has the official sanction and approval of the municipal Judges, its object being to provide bonds for first offenders. James Livingston, former Justice of the peace, Is the bondsman for this comnanv.

appearing in court every day. If the offender Is up for )ho his first offense and has the rec- Bt0n provides the appearance bond, A cnarge of f2 for a $100 bond is made, this charge to cover the head expen8e and LV- if the Individual cannot afford to pay the charge, it is not made, but tne Dono is provided free of cost. Sioux City May Try It. The plan has caused no little comment among those who have )t in nnpratlnn. It wnrlt Is niji oPniiirlnp fame throuehout the state and Inquiries from several towns concerning the organization and method of operation have been received.

Sioux City has asked extensively concerning the plan and will adopt It immediately in its police courts thprfi. John H. Gibson is chairman of the new company, John E. MacDon aid secretary and Gilger E. Mac- ninnou prominent citizens and members or me tins iuu6o ment reac lieu lamy diii and by 9 o'clock last night all nao received their discharges and most nf them were speeding oacK to Minneapolis and St.

r-aul. Th fumnnn "fionher gunners came to Dodge direct from the r'nio whern Thursday ana Fririnv thpv naiaded before thou sands of cheering home folks and participated In a monster ceieora-tlon much Blmllar to that being planned here for the One Hundred Sixty-eighth. Col. George Leach, possesser of the French crotx de guerre and the American distinguished service cross, came to Camp Dodge with bis reelment. Des Moines street crowds cheered the Minnesotans as they walked from the railroad sta tion to the inter-urDau uepui iu start for camp.

The Dodge discharge units had PERMANENT ARCH Suggests Substantial Memorial and Honor to Iowa Soldiers of War. How about a permanent triumphal and memorial arch for the men killed In the war? C. S. Walker, chairman of the patriotic committee for the entertainment of ths men of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry, thinks that a permanent arch of granite and marble should be built In memory of the fallen men who died over there. "We could make the arch one of great beautv in design and work nianship," Walker says.

"By of fering a nrlze for the best designed arch, we would receive worldwide ideas and thoughts for the making of this memorial." This expression from Walker comes from the fact that the triuniDhal arch now erected on the Btate capltol plaza Is not of perma nent nature and wm De torn uon the last of next week unless the state can provide funds to give it a Btucco finish. This would pro vide an arch of Bemlpermanence and one which could be used to welcome home the men of the Eighty-eighth and other divisions. George Mercer, chairman of the local committee on decorations, will go before Gov. W. L.

Harding earlv this week and BHk that the state finance the resurfacing of the arch. The permanent arch which Walker suggests would cost In the neighborhood of $75,000, it Is thought. This could be financed by pjbllc subscription If Iowa so desired Famous Aviator to Reach Town Tomorrow Morn-for Day's Visit. Capt. Eddie Rlckenbacker will not arrive in Des Moines until 8:30 o'clock Monday morning, according to a wire received from him late last night by Don T.

Charaberlin, secretary of the motor trades bu reau. He is making a big Jump from OwenBboro, to this city for his speaking engagement at the Coliseum Monday night. The original plans as made for his entertainment will be carried out, In the morning he will be taken on an automobile tour of the city, stopping at the Golf and Country club for luncheon, being the guest of the board of directors of the Des Moines Automobile Dealers association and the motor trades bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. He will visit both Camp Dodge and Fort Des Moines in the afternoon, again being dinner guest of the directorate of the two organizations in the evening at the Hyperion club. His speaking engagement at the Coliseum begins promptly at 8 o'clock Monday night.

He is brought to the city under the auspices of the two motor organizations. HONORS FOR MORE DODGERS British and French Awards Re-ceived at Camp. A French citation, signed by Marshal Petain of the French armies, was received at Camp Dodge Saturday for presentation to SeiKt. Burdlck Pollett of Carlin- ville, 111. The soldier was a mem- oer 01 me inree nuauieu uucui infantry of the Eighty-eighth division which trained at Camp Dodge.

He came to the local camp as a casual March 14 and was discharged soon after. The English translation which' accompanied the citation reads: "During the night of Oct. 12 and 13, 1918, the enemy attempted a raid on our line: Sergeant Pollett displayed great disregard of danger and actlvitv ln going from one post 10 anomer in oruer iu defenses under the extremely vlo- lent bombardmnt A British military medal also na peen received at uouga iur presentation of North Branch, N. who served with the One Hundred Seventeenth infantry, A. E.

F. Private Nelson was discharged at Dodge several weeks ago. Plans will Be made soon for mo presentation to Lieut. Rufus Jack son of Des Moinees of the distin siimuea servu-e itubs touuj lo ceivea at uamp uoage iur uuu. Soldiers Buy Bonds.

Liberty bond sales to Camp Dodge soldiers will total approximately 14S.000. it was announced at the close of the camp's campaign last night. No intensive drive was car ried on among the doughboys, only those who could financially afford to subscribe being asked to miy bonds. Captain George A. Hawley of the depot brigade was in cnarge of campaign.

The Sunday KITERT HUGHES a at of 1 TO BE DEVOTED TO WELCOMING 168TH Parade and Evening Ball at Coliseum to Be Features of Arrival. HERE WEDNESDAY NIGHT Men to Remain on Trains Until Thursday Morning, Present Reception Plan. Ths entire reception, review, and evening; entertainment and dance for the men of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry will be held on Thursday of this coming week, according to a switch in plans made by the patriotic committee late yesterday afternoon. It had been planned to have the reception and dance in the Coliseum on Wednesday evening, but advice received during the day stated that the trains carrying the Rainbow regiment would not arrive In Des Moines until between 11 o'clock Wednesday night and 1 o'clock Thursday morning. This resulted In scheduling the entire program for Thursday.

Go to Coliseum. The men will be breakfasted on the train and will then go to the Coliseum Thursday morning. Here their friends and relatives may visit them during the morning hours. the entire regiment being guests of me twenty-six war working organizations of the city at noon dinner, which will be served in the Coli seum. In the afternoon will occur the last parade and review of the famous Rainbow men, the parade being finished about 6 o'clock, when the men will again return to the Coliseum.

Dancing will commence promptly at 6 o'clock, C. S. Walker, chairman of the day, announces. The box suppers donated by local citizens will be turned over to the men and they will make merry until about 11 o'clock, when they will entrain for Camp Dodge. Only Soldiers on Floor.

Only eoldiers of the One Hundred Sixly-eighth Infantry will be admitted to the Coliseum main floor Thursday night. Relatives will be admitted to the balcony where they may watch the big party. Girls will be present from the twenty-six patriotic organizations of the city to act as hosts to the returned men. The patriotic committee Is particularly anxious that the entire city be aflame with the national colors and those of the Rainbow insignia, red, blue and yellow, on Thursday. Merchants are asked to decorate their windows and buildings with flags and colors for the memorable occasion.

BUHGLABS USE LADDEK Second Story Men Work While Party Goes On. While a party was In progress at the home of T. L. Buchlackee, 1412 West Sixteenth street, last night burglars using a stepladder entered a second story window and escaped with two handbags containing $18 and $17. The burglary was not discovered until the departing guests went to get their wraps.

Bandits Again Active. N. Haskell, grocer at 1438 West Grand, reported to the police that he was held up and robbed of $20 by three bandits who entered his store last night. Drake Custodian Dead JOHN SCHDLTZ. John "Dean" Schultz, 63 years old, for several years custodian and 4on)tr1 nmkn university, died of apoplexy at, 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the stadium.

Schultz was Btrlcken when guarding the grounds during a baseball game. Iiefore the police surgeon Via UT'IB Hpflll As he collapsed he fell down the concrete bleachers. A game was progress between the Simpson ana Ti 1. hoft hppn employed at the university for seven years. Prior to that time he was a motorman for one year and special watchman in fhA and uunmoon trict for one year.

orronpompnls are await' InW word from Clarence H. Schultx, who resides In Regina, BACK LAST Tells Nothing Incriminating Himself, but Is Confused at Times. NO OTHER ARRESTS MADE Man in Custody Says He Slept in Barn Somewhere Thursday Night. Bennie Brokke, Camp Dodge toldler arrested at Baxter, yes-terday morning suspected of knowing something about the murder of Mrs. Lizzie Coppock at Ankeny Thursday night, told a fairly straight story when examined by military police officers ln Dos Moines last night.

While his story was conflicting In spots, Brokke made no admissions which Implicated him ln the crime. Brokke Is still held and will be further questioned tomorrow. He was questioned by MaJ. Will iam Per Lee of the military police, Captain Randall, army surgeon. and Deputy Sheriff Hansen, and answered most of the question put to him quite frankly.

He refused to answer some ques tions relating to the roads he followed ln reaching Baxter, this fact being the most damaging developed in his examination. Brokke says his home tn at Mcintosh, S. and that he was on his way there when arrested. Left Dodge Thursday. He says he left Camp Dodge Thursday morning and caught a rlda with a taction erew Thursday afternoon, He Bays that he.

spent the night at a farm house. At first he said that he slept in a bed, with sheets and pillows, but later declared that he slept in a barn. He said that he could not describe the barn because be went to bed after dark. It will be remembered that a vacant shack near the Coppock home was occupied by some person the dav the murder was committed. Several times he was asked the directions he traveled towards Bax- derer.

This Is considered an im- nortant clew hy the sheriff as It leads to the belief that the crime was committed by a transient, or a man who apparently did not have home In the vicinity. There is Inconsistency In the theory that, the soldier arrested near Baxter, Ia yesterday morning may hnve committed the crime. Thu rifsehareed Boldler was wearing blunt toed army Bhoes while the ifootnrlnts of the man supposed to be the murderer found In the mud 'around tho Coppock home were made by a man wearing sharp pointed shoes. MORE TRAINING SCHOOLS 1 Chance to Obtain Commissions i r. in Army I nis oummer.

Tf vou wish to attend an infantry officers trainlne school this summer and win a commission In the re-nerve officers' tralne corps, wrlie. Immediately tn the Iowa Military Training Cnmns' a relation nt the Chamber of Commerce Rnd infor-nintinn will be furnished you. The Irifantrv camps will bn started June 21 and run until Anctut Thov u-flt hft ticlrt 1 rarnna Doyens. Lee. a.J' Zuchnrv Tsivlnr, Funston, I and Presidio.

Cal. They will he conducted by the government nil students who have had mPitorv training and civilians arc eliKiMe for admission. Uniforms equipment anil subsistence will lie furnished without cot bv Hie government, hut no pay will be given for the trnlning period. coming Dr. PuBoIs to Speak In Dcs Moines May 20, Dr.

W. E. B. DuBois of New York will speak In Pes Moines on Tuesday evening. May 20, at St.

Tsui's African Methodist Episcopal church. (Twelfth and Crocker, under the auspices of the Des Moines branch iof the National Association for the I Advancement of Colored People. i Dr. PnHols, who was for a nnm- Iber of veats head of the dopart- ment of sociology In Atlanta unl- 'versitv. Is a graduate of Klsk and 'Harvard universities In this coun-J i try and holds deerees from three 'of' the leading Institutions of learn- Mne In Europe.

He Is editor of the national asso-J'clntlon's official publication, the Crisis, tne niiieaiiut) wnicn "in hurred from the malls last wees: by the postmaster general on account of the publication of an editorial condemning the attitude of the government toward the Negro and especially the treatment accorded the colored soldiers ovr teas by their countrymen, a morning and the new proprietors tor but when It came to telling of took immediate possession. i the exact roads and bridges that he The Fair store has been one of walked over, he would sit still and the important business Institutions refuse to answer, of Des Moines for more than a Ueut. John F. Curran of the third of a century and has occti- military police told newspaper men pled an Important place ln the (nat the Investigation showed noth-growth of the retail business of the ing that would cause an arrest, city. 1 Pat Griffin, deputy sherlf, went No decision has been made as re- to the Coppock home yesterday aft-gards the future conduct of the ernoon.

business, according to Sidney Man- Timk Itiwid delbaum who had charge of the store yesterday, However, until rur-! He found that two loaves of Register Announces Its 4 MOTHERS TO BE HONORED IN CITY AND CAMP TODAY Churches Generally Plan Observations of Annual Tribute Day. Mothers'' day 1 typically church-going day and Dcs Moines churches generally will mark tfle day either with special sermon or with reference in their services. The idea of making one day of the year, the second Sunday in May, a day of tribute to mothers of every one, originated in the churches, but it has come to be observed by churchgoers and those who never attend alike. The wearing of the white carnation In honor of a mother who has died and the red carnation for the living mother appeals to every one. It is of special significance this year.

Many sons have Just returned to their homes and their mothers from the grim horrors of war, and the mothers are dearer and closer to them than ever before. Program at Dodge. A Mothers' day program will be conducted at the Red Cross con valescent house at Camp Dodge by the company mothers today at IB o'clock. The services usually held at 97 for men of the conva lescent center and at 9 for men of the base hospital will be combined In this service. There will be a carnation for every man, to be presented by the war camp community service, the and the G.

V. A. Mothers of the men living in Des Moines are especially nvlted. The service will be conducted by Chaplain Claude Berry of the base hospital, Chaplain Harvey Rlsse of he convalescent center ana mrs. Joseph Garwick of the company mothers.

The program will consist of special music, readings and informal talks. The day will not be forgotten ai Bethel mission, the little downtown mission at 117 Sixth avenue that gathers in the children of the downtown district every Sunday afternoon for service, me urea mothers, working women lor me most, nart are invited to accom pany their children to the service at 2:30 p. where they will be honored guests. Little Mother o' wine win oe sung at a number of the cnurcnes a a hfline narticularly appropriate to the occasion and the gold star mother will bo paid tnoute sev eral services. Rcimons nt Churches, The Rev.

W. C. Cole of Capitol Hill church will deliver the sermon, "The Gold Star Mother," at the mnrntnc service, and tne gom siar mothers as well as other notable- mnthpra neat ana otherwise, win fontnrprt in the croup of stcreop ticon illustrations to be shown by the Rev. Howland liausun ai 1110 evening service of the First Baptist church. His subject at the morning service will be "Ideal Motherhood." "Our Mothers win oe mo ouu-Ject of the morning sermon by Dr.

J. Edward xiroye at Congregational church, and Dr. Frank Chalmers jmciybbu antral Presbyterian church has chosen the same subject. The Rev. FJmer Nelson Owen of St Paul Episcopal chtirch will talk on 'Motherhood" this morning.

"Dipping Life's Colors to Our Parents" will be the title of the morning sermon by the Rev A. Shullenberger of Centrel Christian church, and the babies of the c-idle roll with their moihers wnl be guests of honor at this service. Each will be presented a red carnation by the superintendent of the Sunday school. Paul W. Wi derom.

Jack Campbell will sing "Mother Mrs Z. C. Thornburg will deliver an address, "The Mother God Means Me to Be," at thfc morning "lA Methost chapel. A special quartet will render music Knights of Columbus Get Jobs for Fighters A job for every doughboy la the slogan of the new Knights of Columbus employ- ment bureau. The bureau will co-operate with a free Information desk has been established by the national Catholic war council at the K.

of C. clubrooms, 812-14 Walnut street. Dozens of returned soldiers are being placed daily. Jobs are listed and th right man is selected. Thebureau will co-operate with the United States employment bureau at Fifth street and Court avenue.

A special representative detailed by the national council has been placed in charge. He will give any assistance to the discharged men. "SWIMMIH'HOLE" DAYS WEAR More Than 1,000 Boys Tune Up at Y. M. C.

A. Free Lessort3 Extended to Valley Junction Lads. Swimming season la almost here, and nearly 1,100 Des Moines boys are becoming proficient ln the art through the opportunity afforded at the Y. M. C.

A. for free swim ming lessons May 12 to 24. This privilege is extended boys of the city annually by the but the attendance this year exceeds all records. rinsRP rnmmence at 3:30 p. m.

and continue until 7:30 p. with each group of boys in tne water ior thirty minutes. Three groups are in the pool at one time, wun competent swimming instructors. Any boy 11 years old or older may enter these free classes and learn to swim correctly. The offer is not confined to members, and i PYtpnrieri tn the boys of Valley Junction, of whom there is already a class of 102.

The "beginner" classes are for those who cannot swim. ina "nwimmer" classes are organized for those who can swim fifty feet or more, but who desire to perfect their stroke and become better swimmers. The "advanced" classes give opportunity for the perfecting nr varimii strokes and dives, and methods of life saving and resusci tation will be taugtu TO PLAY FOLK GAMES Hanawalt Studontn to Have May. polo Party. Children of Hanawalt school will take part in a Maypole dance and folk games at the school grounds Friday afternoon at 1:30.

KOllOWinB UIO Judge W. S. Withrow will present to the school an oil painting of the late Dr. Hanawalt which has JuBt been completed Dy me summing school of art Earl MillC, presiaeui vi iuo school board, will be a speaker. The Mothers' club will serve refreshments.

Patrons of the school and all friends of the late Dr. Hanawalt are Invited to attend. IN INDIA SINCE 1890 Missionary to Speak at First United Prosbytrrlan Church. The pulpit of the First United Fresbyterlan church will bo occupied at the morning service today ti Marv R. Martin, a mission ary in India since 1890.

She has epd lareely In educational n-nrlf havine been associated with other missionaries for some time in charge of a girls boarding school at Slalkot. India. Her aubject to- ha "The Forward Vision of the 160 United Fresbyterlan Mlssionerlej ln India, SHORT STORY CONTEST Do You Want To WRITE? Here's Your Chance To Prove To Yourself and Friends That You Can Write Fiction. $100 FOR THE BEST STORY ther announcement is maiie ih cnniliniPrt In the ores- ent location, State Wide EI.MS r.MtkKK 11LTLEK MMMMMHv-- 111 nm IIMIIIMlll LllMl i 4 I 1 1 I i II RULES OF THE CONTEST ,1. Any person may enter a short story In The Register's contest who has not received pay for the publication of a short story, novel or book; who Is a resident of Iowa living in the state or attending school outside the state; who Is not an employe of The Register and Tribune.

2. Stories must bo conWed to 3,000 words; contestants should write on one side of the only; pages must be numbered clearly and consecutively, and each single pago must bear the name of the story; on the first page of the manuscript must appear the name of the story, the number of words ln the story, and a fictitious pen-name of the writer. 3. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a sealed envelope containing the correct name, occupation and address of the writer, and the pen-name signed to the story. 4.

All manuscript must be typewritten. 5. Four copies of each manuscript must bo sent (suggest the use of onion-skin paper to avoid bulk). 6. Address manuscript to Rae MacRae, Short Story Contest Editor, The Register and Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa, 7.

Leave a margin of one Inch or more on all four edges of the paper, In order that manuscript may be securely fastened together. 8. Contestant must vouch for the originality of plot and its treatment. 9. Do not.

try to write "true" stories; fiction is what Is wanted humor, pathos, romance, mystery, whatever you please. 10. No manuscript will be returned. For further information address Short Story Contest Editor, The Register and Tribune, Des Moines, THE PLANS FOR JUDGING The contest is for Iowa amateur writers. It will close July first The contest is free and open to all, with the exception of those who are already successful writers of stories, novels or books.

You need not be a novice at the writing game, Just so you have never sold a short story or novel. This rule is necessary to give everybody a fair cjtiance at the cash prizes The Register is offering. FIRST PRIZE $100 SECOND TRIZE $50 THIRD PRIZE $25 Judging will be performed first by a preliminary committee of five who will read carefully all manuscripts, and send the 13 best to the final committee of three for final reading and decision. The five preliminary Judges are: Anne Austin, Editor People's Popular Monthly. Mrs.

W. B. Kerr (Rose O'Grady), magazine writer. Foirest B. Rpauldlng, city librarian.

Mrs. James LeCron, writer of "Martha Hart" verses. Rae MacRae, Register and Tribune feature writer. The three final Judges, all Iowa people, are: RUPERT HUGHES, author of "Empty Pockets," "The Unpardonable Sin," "What Will People Say?" and "We Can't Have Everything." ELLIS PARKER BUTLER, author of "Pigs Is Pigs," "The Thin Santa Claus," etc. MRS.

ALLAN DAWSON, book reviewer for EVERYBODY'S MAGAZINE. fmWHHttttt Canada. A.