THE BEE: .OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1918.
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RINGER NAMES
FEDERAL MAN
POLICE CHIEF
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Mayor and Two Commissioners
.. Confirm Appointment and
x Demand New Chief Have
o Full Authority.
Marshall JEberstein, chief of the
' Federal Department of Justice inves
tigators in the Omaha district, will be
chief of police, succeeding Michael
F. Dempsey on October 1, at a salary
' of $4,000 per year. .
City Commissioner Ringer present
ed ; Eberstein's name to the city
council Tuesday, morning and , was
supported in the confirmation by
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momt no
Author of "Polly anna.'
ComUM. m. aiwuter h. Portar aa4tt.. ne3rt morninsr and was gone near-this movement
. dt 1 nm iidiii ianr aa. r . . .
v ZftQwhaHZlecsteizi. ,
Ure and Falconer. Commissioners
Butler and Zimman voted against the
appointment Commissioner Towl
was absent-
Mr. Rineer exolained that the ap
pointment of the 1 new chief , was in
IIh. ....4-U m MAflnn AMIin.d K.(Ar. Ilia
JIUC Willi a UiAVJf UHVIWIVU LIVIUI V
election; that he intended to defeat
"gang" rule in Omaha, and he added
that certain adverse influences have
not yet been subdued, but he, hoped
and expected that this action will be
a forward, step in the accomplish
ment of his plans.
To Have Full Authority.
Addressing the council, Mr. Rjnger
said: "Marshall Eberstein is regard
ed as one ot the most competent
men in his line of work in the United
States. I have investigated his record
thoroughly. He ha? been highly
recommended for honesty and in
tegrity. I, have no personal charges
against Dempsey. We had a pleasant
talk this morning and he understands
the situation. I expect to give Demp
sey an opportunity to have a chief's
pension., A change was necessary for
thj solidarity and harmony of the pa?
lice department."
On roll call, Mayor Smith asked
Mr. Ringer: "Will you. make Eber
stein chief in full charge of the de
partment, with power to promote and
demote; give him .pleniary authority
over the department?"
"That is what I intend to do."
Ringer replied.
"Then why don't you give Demp
sey that right?" Butler inquired.
Ml don't care to answer that ques
tion because it would open up mat
ters which I don't wish to discuss,"
was Ringer's reply, v .7 -
Smith Defends Dempsey.
"I have absolute confidence in
Dempsey," the mayor continued. t "I
h1iva in fiia tntirritv and Vli Hrsire.
to make good, but there are condi
tions in the police department for
which the chief is not responsible.
'No present member of the police de
partment, as chief, could surmount
those conditions, and that is not say
ing anything against Dempsey. The
situation requires a new man (hall
be placed at the head of the police de
partment. I will vote for Eberstein
on the understanding that he shall
deliver the goods or deliver his
resignation. He will be held respon
sible and he must have full charge."
Butler, voting no, stated , that the
matter had been presented td him like
a thunderbolt; that he wished more
time to look into the matter, and that
he could not vote intelligently until
he knew the reasons for the change.
Mr. Ringer thereupon explained the
circumstances of the case. .
The resolution offered by Mr.
rt: a 41. - !1 J .1. .
Marshall Eberstein had been ap
pointed chief of the police department
at $4,000 per year, beginning Octo
ber 1. - ' -. ,
"Director" is Title. -;v
Chief Dempsey was appointed to
his present position on April 1 this
year and, under the rules, must have
served at least one year to be entitled
to a pension on the basis of his pres
ent salary. Mr. Ringer explained that
it was his purpose to arrange mat
ters, if he can do so legally, to the end
that Mr. Dempsey shall not forfeit his
right to a chief s pension. Pe has
been considering giving Mr. Eber
stein the title of "director of police"
until April 1, 1919, aria during the.
meantime' assign Mr. Dempsey to the
duty of Instructing police under the
"oolice school" plan which has been
adopted in some cities. t '
i Chief Dempsey was appointed pa-'
trolman on October 21, 1885, under
the old police system. He began his
"services with the present metropoli
tan police department on July 28,
1887; promoted to sergeant April' 1,
1901; captain, November 15,' 1910; as
sistant chief, July 26, 1917; chief, April
1.1918. He succeeded Htnry xW.
Dunn) as chief. v ;
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Hold Funeral Services for
' Baby Who Died of Burns
Funeral services for Arthur E.
Strong, 2-year-old son of Mr. , and
Mrs. Arthur Strong, 3636 Spaulding
. street; who died Monday in Immanuel
hospital from burns received Sunday
when a gasoline stove exploded, will
be held at Swanson's chapel at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. In
terment will be in Forest Lawn ceme
tery. He was the only child of Mr:
and Mrs. Strong. , v ' r
by Th Publle Led er Co.
Br Penalaalon of Houchtoa UUfUa Co.
., Rights ReMrrtd.
The Story Thus Far,
fetanltr O. Fulton, mulUmilllanalr, la
muqucradlns la HUlcrton a John Smlh.
genealogist, interested In data concerning
the BlaladaU family. Aa a matter ot fact.
he ! busy watching relative ha tbaa sud
denly "mad wealthy. And he la already
showing a lot of Interest in Mlsa Maggie
Duff, who has received none of his wealth.
CHAPTER XIV (Continued).
"What's the good of- giving, if you
aren't going to get any credit, or
thanks, just because you're rich, I
should like to know? And they aren't
the only ones. Nothing has been ap
preciated," went on Mrs. Jane dis
contentedly "Look at Cousin Mary
Davis vou know how poor they've
always been and how hard it's been
for them to get along, tier came
Mellicent's age. you know has had
to bo to work in Hooper's store.
Well, I sent Mellicenfs old white
lace partr dress to Mary. Twas
soma soiled, of course, and a little
torn; but I thought she could clean it
and make it over beautifully for Car
rie. But what do you think? back
it came the next day with a note from
Marv savin e very crisply that Carrie i
had no place to wear white lace dres-
ses, and they had no time to make it
over it sne Qia. vo pitp io wear u,
indeedl Didn't I invite her to my
housewarming? And didn't Hattie
too? But how are vou going to help
a person like that?'
"But Jane, there must be ways
some ways." Miss Maggie's, forehead
was wrinkled into a troubled frown.
"They need help, I know. Mr. Davis
has been sick a long time, you re
member." "Yes, I know he has; and that's all
the more reason, to my way of think
ing, why they should be grateful for
anything anything I The trouble is,
she wants to be helped in ways of her
own choosing. .They wanted Frank
to take Sam, the boy he's eighteen
now into the store, and they wanted
me to get embroidery for Nellie to
do at home she's lame, you know,
but she does beautiful work. But I
couldn't 'do either. Frank hates re
latives in the store; he says they cause
all sorts of trouble with the other
help; and I certainly wasn't going to
ask him to take any relatives of mine.
As for Nellier-I did ask Hattie if she
couldn't give her some napkins to do,
or something, and she gave me a
dozen for her she said Nellie'd prob
ably do them as cheap as anybody,
and maybe cheaper. But she told me
not to go to the Gaylords or the Pen
nocks, or any of that crowd, for she
wouldn't have them know for the
world that we had a relative right
here in town that had to take in sew
ing. I told her they weren't her re
lations nor the Blaisdells; they were
mine, and they were just as good as
her folks any day, and that it was
no disgrace to be poor. But, dear me I
You know Hattie. What could I do?
"Well, what could I do?" bridled
Tane defiantly, besides, if I d taken
Lthem to her, they wouldn't have ap
preciated it, I know. They never ap
prciate anything. Why, last Novem
ber, when the money "came, I sent
them nearly all of Mellicent's and
my old summer things and if little
Tottie didn't go and say afterward
that er mamma did wish Cousin Jane
wouldn't send muslins in December
when they hadn't room enough to
store a safety pin. Oh, of course,
Besides, she got mad then, and took
back the dozen napkins she'd given
me. So I didn't have anything for
poor Nellie. Wasn't it a shame?"
"I think it was." Miss Maggie's
lips shut in a thin straight line.
Mary didn t say that to me. but she
must have said it somewhere, else
Tottie wouldn't have got hold of it:
Children and tools, you know, she
finished meaningly, as she rose to go.
Mr. Smith noticed that Miss Mar
gie seemed troireled that evening, and
ne knew tlaat she started off earlv
ly all day, coming home only for a
hurried luncheon. It being aaturaay,
the Martin girls were both there to
care for Father Duff and the house.
Not until some days later did lr,
Smith suspect that , he had learned
the reason for all this. Then a thin
faced young girl with tired eyes came
to tea one evening and was introduced
to hjm as Miss Carrie Davis.- Later
when, Miss Maggie had gone upstairs
to put Father Duff to bed, Mr, Smith
heard Carrie Davis telling Annabelle
Martin all about how kind Miss Mag
gie had been to Nellie, finding her all
that embroidery to do for that rich
Mrs. Gaylord, and how wonderful itJ
was that she had ben able to get
such a splendid job for Sam right in
Hooper s store where she was.
Mr. Smith thought he understood
then Miss Maggie's long absence on
Saturday. ,
Mr. Smita was oftea running across
little . kindnesses that Miss Maggie
had done. He begaa to think that
Miss Maggie must be a very chari
table personuntil he ran across sev
eral cases that she had not helped.
Then he did not know exactly what
to thmkr. '
His first experience of this kind
was when he met atf unmistakably
"down-and-out" on the street one day,
begging clothing, food, anything, and
telling.a sorry tale, of his unjust dis
charge from a local factory. Mr.
Smith gave the man a dollar, and sent
him to Miss Maggie. He happened
to know that Father Duff had dis
carded an old suit that morning
and Father Duff and the beggar might
have been taken for twins as to size.
On the way home a little later he met
the beggar returning, just as forlorn,
and even more hungry-looking.
"Well my good fellow, couldn't
she fix you up?" questioned Mr. Smith
in some surprise. .
"Fix me up I" glowered the man
disdainfully. "Not much she did I She
didn't fix me up ter nothin' but chin
music I"
And Mr. Smith had thought Miss
Maggie so charitable l
A few days later he heard an eager
eyed young woman begging Miss
Maggie for a contribution to the Pen
sion Fund fair in behalf of the under
paid shopgirls in Daly's. Daly's was a
Hillerton department store, notorious
for its unfair treatment of its em
ployes. Miss Maggie seemed interested and
asked many questions. The eager
eyed young woman became even
more eager-eyed and told Miss Mag
gies all about the long hours, the
nerve-wearing labor, the low wages
wages upon which it was impossible
for any girl to live decently wages
whose meagerness sent many a girl
to her ruin.
Miss Maggie Jisfened attentively
and said. "Yes, yes, I see," several
times. But in the end the eager
eyed young woman went away empty
nanded and sad-eyed, and Mr. Smith
frowned again.
He had thought Miss Maggie so
kind-hearted I She gave to some fairs
why not to this one? As soon as
possible Mr. Smith hunted up the
eager-eyed young womna and gave
her $10. He would have given her
more, but he had learned from un
pleasant experience that large gifts
from unpretentious Mr. John Smith
brought comments and curiosity not
always agreeable.
It was not until many weeks later
that Mr. Smith chanced to hear of the
complete change of policy of Daly's
department store. Hours were short
ened, labor lightened, and wages
raised. Incidentally he learned it
had all started from a : crusade of
women's clubs and church committees
who had "got after old Daly" and
threatened all sorts of publicity and
unpleasantness if the wrongs were
not righted at once. He learend
also that the leader in the forefront of
been Maggie
Duff.
Aa it chanced, h was on that same
day that a strange man accosted him
on the street.
"Say, she was all right, she was,
old man. I been,hopin' I'd see ye
some day ter tell ye." 1
"To tell me?" echoed Mr. Smith
stupidly. - , -
The man grinned. 1
"Y don't know me, do ye? Well, I
look diff'rent, I'll own. Ye give me a
dollar once, an' sent me to a lady
down the street thar. Now do ye
remember?" "
"Ohl Oh! Are vou that man?"
"Sure I ami Well, she was all right.
'Member? I thought 't was only chin
music she was givin me. But let me
Ml ve. She hunted uo the wife an'
kids, an what's more she went an'
faced my boss, an she got me my job
back, too. What do ye think of that,
nowr ,
"Whv. I'm Tm clad, of coarse.'
Mr. Smith spoke as one la deep
thought.
v (To Be Continued Tomorrow.)
Former Resident of Omaha
Hears Last Call in Alaska
Hon. P.' M. Mullen, formerly of
Omaha, died at Juneau, Alaska, Au
gust 4, aged 75.
Among the older residents of the
citv Mr. Mullen was well ,known as
an energetic business man and a force
in civic affairs. He was born in
County Galway, Ireland, and came to
Omaha in the early '70s, one of the
host of toilers drawn to this city by
oofjorttinity's call. Mr. Mullen soon
ahanrlnned the work shoos for busi
ness and for many years conauctea
a grocery store at Cuming and Seven
teenth streets. In 1902 he was elected
to the leeislature. serving one term.
Soon he was appointed commissioner
of the United Mates land omce at!
Juneau, Alaska, a position he filled
until about tnree years ago.
Mr. Mullen is survived by" his
widow, who was with him at Juneau;
three sons m uuitornia, iwo oaun
ters, residing in Alaska, and a third
daughter, a sister of the Sacred Heart
convent at uaKiana, -ar.
Foreign Language Press
Head Held on Booze Charge
Walter Rosicky, president and man
ager of the Associated Foreign Lang-
! g il.
H3M fress. - iu aoum iwcmn
street, was arrested by Federal Agent
Hansen Sunday night, charged with
illegal transportation of liquor.
Rosicky is said to have admitted
brinKing a trunk of assorted wines
and liquors from Chicago to Omaha.
He said he wanted it for his own use.
Federal scents sav thev located the
runic at the Union station, trailed it
to Rosickys place, watched him sign
for it, and arrested him.
He was released on $1,000 bonds.
Burglars Jake $500 Worth
of ' Jewelry and Clothing
B'urglars 'entering the home of Mrs.
Mamie Moore, 216 North Thirteenth
street, with a pass key. stole more
than $500 worth of jewelry and cloth
ing according to a report made to the
police. Listed in the theft were a
sealskin coat, two diamond rings, two
pearl necklaces and a quantity ot otn
er jewelry and clothing.
I CADILLAC I
I STATE FAIR
H Lincoln, Nab.' Q
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everybody:? store"
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1918. STORE NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY.
Phone D. 2100
THE TREND OF THE SEASON'S FOOTWEAR FASHIONS IS
CLEARLY INDICATED ON OUR SHOWING OF THE
Newest
Shoe
Styles
P RESENT selections afford almost unlimited choice qf the newest models wjiich
'fashion approves for Fall Wear. Never have our stocks been more complete and
, in spite of the leather shortage and excessive Jabor costs, the prices are exceptionally
moderate fpr shores of such unquestionable quality and distinctive style.
Graceful in line, attractive in color -and, finish, comfortable serv
iceable, a fine collection of thoroughly good shoes' are ready for your
choosing. , A '7.,' 'I " :- s : .-:
Dainty boots for dress occasions, sturdy shoes for geneial service and all a dis
tinctiveness of line, color and workmanship that will instantly appeal to your liking for
smart footwear. 'v;7 ' '7'- rs 7'.7-,'7v7.7.;:.;
' c We cordially invite your inspection of ;these new modes which 'we believe will be
accorded greatest favor., , 7 ' . -7 Sv- " ' : .77-vr777
iBursssa-Naah Co. Second Floor.."
Thursday Will Be Great Day
for Omahans at State Fair
Omaha day at the state fair, Thurs
day, is to be of special importance
and a large attendance is expected.
"Aside from the pleasure of the trip
Omahans can learn much about their
state's greatness and at the same time
encourage the agricultural interests
on which their own prosperity de
pends." said Manager Thomas of the
Chamber of Commerce publicity bu
reau. Those who are going by automobile
can obtain Omaha pennants free at
the Omaha Auto club office. These
admit them to'special reserved park
ing space at the fair.
Convenient trains leave the Burl
ington station here at 8:20 and 9:15 in
the morning, stopping at South Oma
ha and at the fair grounds. Omaha
pins will be distributed free on these
trains and tickets to the grand stand
at the fair will be on sale.
Complete the letters of Simon's sign they will spell the name
of an automobile. Answer to previous puz?le MAPLE. '
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CYBRYBODYiX GTORCT
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1918. STORE NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY.
Phone D. 2100
This Is Hornet titers Week
THIS store has thrown its fullest merchandising service to the interest of
the housekeepers this week. It has planned to be of the greatest pos
sible helpfulness in assisting the housewives in the fall time housecleaning
and in the brightening of the home for the new season.' The sections that con
tribute to this sale are :
Housefurntehings, Draperies, Blankets,
Pillow Cases, Victrolas, Pianos, Sewing Machines,
Rugs, Mattresses, Silverware, , Sheets, Etc,,
Room Size Tapestry Brussels Rugs
Featured for Wednesday at
$23 7 5
TAPESTRY Brussels Rugs, size 9x12, extra heavy quality in a splendid selection
of new patterns. Specially priced for Homefitters' sale Wednesday at $23.75..
' Other Sizes and Prices of Tapestry Rug: '
Size 27x54-inch, 11.85. Size 8-3x10-6 feet, $21.75.
Size 4-6x7-6 feet, $7.75. Size 11-3x12 feet, $29.00.
Size 6x9 feet, $13.75.
9x12 Wilton Rugs, at $69.00
. Extra quality and large selection of patterns, with or without
fringe, 9x12 feet, for $69.00.
-s Same as above, 8-3x10-6, at $66.00.
, vSame as above, 6x9, at $37.50. v 1
dongoleum and Fibrolin, 49c
Extra good line of tile and hardwood patterns, with felt back
that water will not affect, six feet wide, 49c square yard.
' Printed Linoleum, at 89c ' 7
12-ft. printed linoleum, dark blue and white, 2-inch tile pattern;
best quality, at 89c square yard.
!
Burf(-NaB Co. Main Flow.
Crinkled Dimity
Bed Spreads
$1.98
Require no ironing, medium
weight and a very popular bed
covering; the prices quoted on
these two sizes are unusual.
They have neat hemmed or
scalloped edge and cut corners.
Size 72x90 inches, hemmed,
$1.98 each.
Size 81x90 inches, scalloped
$2.98 each.
Bed Spreads, $425
Satin finish Marseilles with
scalloped edge, splendid quali
ty; suitable for full size bed,
$4,-25 each.
Bath Mats, 89c v
Priced at about today's
"wholesale costf" Size 23x3?
and 23x40 inches. The colors
are blue, "pink and yellow, also
White; two lots, 89c and $1.15.
Bed Sets at $7.95
Satin finish Marseilles
spreads with bolster cover, me
dium, weight; fine quality,
handsome designs; size 90x100
inches, $7.95 set.
BurfMi-Naah Co. Main Floor..
Bleached Satin Table Damask
For Homefitters Week, $1.29
HEAVY weight of, Irish manufacture, and will give
splendid service. Several designs to select from.
70 inches wide, at $1.29 yard. '
Bleached Huck Towels, at 49c Each.
Fine quality, with handsome damask borders and neatly
hemstitched ends; size 18x36 inches, at 49c each. j
Bleached Crash Toweling, at Wic. ;
Very fine quality (all white);, the good absorbing kind, 17
inches wide, 19 t yard. . '
Bleached Table Damask Napkins, $4M0
Pure linen and priced at about today's cost to manufacture.
They are shown in several good designs and are 6f generous size,
at $4.50 dozen. Burfsi-Naah Co Main Floor. j
Invincible Sheets and Cases
Made of good quality bleached, seamless sheeting
with three-inch hem. v , 7 7 -
81x99 sheets, $1.80. v
42x36 cases, 41.
45x36 cases, 43c. ;
Burnasco Sheets
' Heavy quality and seamless,
excellent wearing. '
63x99 sheets, $1.65.
72x99 sheets, $1.80.
81x90, sheets, $1.80.
81x09, sheets, '$1.95.
Burg aaa-Nuh Co. Dowa Stalra Stora
63x99 sheets, $1.50.
72x99 sheets, $1.65.
81x90 sheets, $1.65.
Pillow Tubing, 27c.
36-inch bleached pillow tub
ing, very special for Wednes
day, at 27c yard. 7 7
42-inch at 33c a yard. ' -
OCp As First Payment Will Bring to
LtOL' Your Home Daring Homefitters Week- a
Sta ndard" Rotary
Sewing Machine
COMMENCING with the first payment of $2Sc, which secures de
livery at once of the Best Sewing machine mad if you placa your
order in time, then a payment is made each week as follows: 80c the
second week; 35c the third week, increasing the payment 5c more
each week (according to table) until all the payments are made in
full, then the machine is yours for life.
c - We Offer You Unlimited Choice.
of any style or type on "New Era"
terms. There are several styles from
" '. ' . which to select. .
$40.50
.25 I .70 $1.15 $1.60
lit Welt 10th wwk 19th Week 28tWek
.30 .75 $1.20 $1.65
2d Weak Uth Wort 20th Wk 29th Week
.35 3kT $1.26 $1.70
U Week lJthWedi 21t Week 30th Week
.40 .85, $1.30 $1.75
4th Week 13th Week 22J Week Slat Week
,45 .90 $1.35 $1.80
tth Week 14th Week 23d Week 32d Week
.50 .95 $1.40 $1.85
tth Week 18th week 24th Week 33d Week
.55 $1.00 $1.45 $1.90
Tth Week Uth Week 25th Week 34th Week
.60 $1.05" $1.50 $1.95
8th Week 17th Week 26th Week 85th Week
.65 $1.10 $1.55 2.00
9th Week! lath Week 27th Week 8th Week
SECT
Food Choppers
$1.89 -Universal
food
choppers," No,
1 family size,
heavily tinned,
complete with
4 cutters, ca
pacity 2 lbs. A
per minute,
$1.89. 4
Bread Mix
ers. $2.95.
Universal bread mixers,
regular family size, capacity,
2 to 6 loaves, $2.95.
Ironing Boards, $2.19.
Sprengler ironing- board
with stand, made of
1 n m b er, t
rigid and
firm, spe
cial, $2.19
11
r Oil Poliah, 35c. ;
Quart can cedar oil polish
for floors, furniture, mops,
etc. can, 35c. -
clear
Curtain Stretcheri, $1.
Curtaiif stretcher,vmade of
rbasswood, adjustable to sev-v
erai sizes, muvauie nicnei .
plated, full 6x12 size, $1.95. I
