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THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1918.
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Sweeping Changes Ordered by
Ringer; Briggs Succeeds
Murphy as Chief of De
' tective Department.
Superintendent Ringer yes
terday gave the police depart
ment a severe shaking up by
announcing the personnel of
his reorganization, explaining
that the new line-up earned
the names of officers who were
in sympathy with-his clean-up
, program.
The principal changes are: Cap
tain John E. Briggs of the South Side,
promoted to head of the detective de
partment, replacing prank H. Mur
phy, who has been assigned to traf
fic squad duty. M. r.. Anderson,
member of the morals squad, will be
head of that department in place of
James McDonald, who will join the
traffic squad. Philip J. Wentz, traf
fic officer, will be sergeant in charge
of the traffic squad, replacing Ser
geant -A. T. Sigwart, who will be
sergeant of police.
i . Frank Murphy Demoted.
Captain Briggs was mentioned
weeks ago in connection with the de
tective department, and it was known
that friendly relations existed between
him and the "allied candidates," be
fore election. Murphy, who has been
demoted, was placed in charge of the
detective department on May 1 on
recommendation of Chief Dempsey.
Sergeant Detective Anderson; new
head of morals squad, has been m the
police department six years, haying
served as patrolman, trathc omcer anc
member of morals squad. Sergeant
Wentz, who will take the traffic squad,
served as a traffic officer six and one-
half years N t
Changes were effective at 4, p. rri
Monday.
c Morala Squad Assignments.
The following were assigned to
morals sauad: George W. Allen, Ed-
Brinkman, Joseph Potach, J. W. Mul-
doon, J. 11. bchwager, NicK sango,
Edward Vanous, A. C. Anderson and
Carl Swenson. Allen and Schwager
were the only members of old morals
squad who were retained for the new
squad.
Sergeant C. L. Madsen was pro
moted to rank of captain of police.
Patrolman S. L. Morris will be ser
geant of police.
The followine will be sergeant-de
tectives: : J. H. Graham, formerly
patrolman; G. B. Knutson, formerly
trathc omcer; a: J. lepinsKi, iormeny
morals squad; L. H. Moley, W. J.
Turner. C. A. Jensen, E. C Robey,
and M. P Ryan, tormerly patrolmen;
T T. Murohv. F. F. Dolan, J. J.
Pzanowski, J T. Dunn, C. M. Chap
man and H. A. Cunningham, retained
as sergeant-detectives.
Traffic Officers.
Traffic officers announced as fol
lows: James McDonald, formerly
head of morals squad; F. H, Murphy,
formerly head of detective depart
ment; W. D. Carney, formerly ser
geant of police; u V. ihestrup, w.
P, Donohoe, W. J. Krebs, C. F.
Dykes, N. J. Hetlund, P. J. McGuire
ind William Hudson, not changed
J. J. Holden, F. S. Aughe, D. C.
Rich, Peter Jolly, John Barta, Charles
Walker and J. W. Kennelly were
transferred from morals squad to
to division of patrolman. Frank Hoag,
R.' A. Heller and A. L. Troby were
transferred from detective department
rank of patrolmen.
Harry Buford, of morals squad, will
be ohauffepr at the South Side.
Ringer's Statement.
Superintendent Ringer issued the
following statement:
"Immediately upon assuming the
duties of superintendent of police,
sanitation and public safety, I began
a reorganization of the health depart
ment and have been making a very
careful investigation of . men and con
ditions in the police department of the
city in an effort to ascertain the names
of those officers who are in sympathy
with my clean-up program and who
could be relied upon to faithfully and
energetically carry out every order is
sued, s
"As a result of this investigation, I
have reorganized the police depart
ment, and am determined to see that
every promise "which has been made
to the citizens of Omaha shall be
carried out in the fullest measure. To
that end I have made the changes
which are shown in my order to
Chief of Police Dempsey. believing
that the men selected will take their
orders entirely from the superinten
dent and from no outsidj source
whatever. Each man has been asked
personally if there is any reason why
he cannot carry out the program en
dorsed by; the people of Omaha Mav
7, and he has responded in person
that he is ready, willing and able to
make good on sucji program. If, at
iny time, it appears that any of these
officers are not doing as agreed ana
that they are in any way .failing in
their duty as officers of the metropoli
tan force, changes will be made until
men are found who willcarfy out
the program announced, even though
it becomes necessary to go outside
ihe membership of the present force.
"The reorganization program here
in outlined must not be taken by
those on the present force who have
not been advanced, as any indication
that they are incompetent, for in many
case it has been impossible to get 'a
reliable line on patrolmen. This or
ganization! being subject to change at
my time ;t becomes necessary, those
patrolmen "who,, on investigation are
found to be capable and reliable, will
be given preference later in any
:hanges which may be made."
German Long Range Guns in
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Paris, June 3. The bombardment
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Railroad Offices
At Kearney and Beatrice
The plan to merge railroad freight
and passenger business at junction
points in Nebraska is progressing
rapidly. x
In Kearney all business is turned
over to the Union Pacific, and the
Burlington uses the Union Pacific
depots.
In Beatrice the business of the Bur
lington, Rock Island and Union Pa
cific will be handled, by the Burling
ton forces. O. C. Oaiker, agent for
the Burlington, becomes joint agent
tor the three roads.
While the plans have not been
completely worked out, it is likely
that the JJuriington will handle the
business in Hastings, the Union Pa
cific in Grand Island and the North
western in Norfolk.
Passenger and freight trains will
run into the junction towns as here
tofore, but the depots of the roads
designated will be used and the oth
ers abandoned during the war. In
this way it is figured that considera
ble man and motive power will be
conserved at each place.
Rains Come Too Late to
Save Winter Wheat Crop
ine weekly crop report or the Bur
lington indicates that the rains of last
week came too late to make a bumper
wheat crop.
The Burlington's report states that
"a large crop of winter wheat is out
of the question. Fifty million to 55,
000,000 bushels in Nebraska is per
haps as much as we can expect."
aii tnrougn the southern part or the
state the wheat is heading and is said
to be filling. The straw is short, how
ever, and it is said to be doubtful
if it will attain a sufficient length so
that it can be cut with a binder.
Spring wheat was .considerably
damaged by the dry weather earlv in
the season and by the high winds.
uats, however, are coming on nicely
and give promise, of an abundant
crop.
Corn has advanced rapidly since the
rains started. The stand is good and
in most of the fields much of the first
cultivation has been finished. The
acreage is fully up to the average.
Like a Thief
in the Night
111 health and sickness steal
upon you unawares. And
how often they are the direct
result of unsanitary bathroom
plumbingl
You take every possible pre
caution against theft of your
money and valuables yet you
harbor in your home the very
sneak thieves of health; old,
germ-collecting, disease
breeding fixtures.
It costs much less than you
think to have modem, sani
tary Thomas Maddock equip,
ment installed in your bath
room. Visit our model bath,
room display and ask us to tell
you about the Maddock way.
See Your Plumber or
United States Supply Co.
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We offer this special service to women whose bust measure is from 44 to 54 or whose
waist measure is from 30 to 40. The garments we show have all the stylish, perfect fitting
lines of those created for smaller women and will be a revelation to the woman who has been
having all'her garments made to order, thinking that ready-made garments could never fit her.
This Special Department for Stout Women fills a very vital need.
Stylish Stout Tailor Made Suits,
$22.50, $29.50, $35.00 to $45 and Upwards.
Tricotines, Gabardines, Serges and Poplins, in black,
navy blue and other shades; also hairline stripes.
Stylish Stout Skirts, at Frony $3.95 to $28.50
For women with waist measure
from 30 to 40. A complete line from
which to choose from Summery ward
robe. Taffeta Silk Skirts, excellent quality,
button trimmed, neatly tucked and
with wide belts, others full shirred,
at, $8.50, $13.50, $19.50 and $28.50.
Stylish Stout Skirts of fine striped
mohair, light and airy, waist measure
30 to 38, special at ....... .$10.50
NON-SHRINKABLE White n.h
new ideas in pockets and belts, trimmed with white pearl buttons
Skirts of Silk Faille, fancy deep belt,
trimmed with buttons, full shirring,
in black and navy $9.50
Stylish Stout Skirt of fine Serge,
wide belt model, full shirring, waist
measure 30 to 38, special ,at $5.95
variety of styles, with all the
, $3.95 to $5.95 and up.
Second Floor
J. C. BIXBY & SON CO.
STEAM, VAPOR AND HOT WATER
HEATING MODERN PLUMBING
Douglas 3453. x 324 South 19th, St.
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Mill Remnants Percale, light
and dark colors, useful
lengths, special at....l0c
Mill Remnants, 36-inch Cur
tain Voile with fancy printed
reversible borders, long
serviceable lengths, a yard
7Hc
5,000 Yards Assorted Rem
nants Wash Goods, including
suitings, white goods, per
cale, etc., values to 25c a
yard, on large bargain
square, at 12?c
Mill Remnants 38 and 40
Inch Fancy Printed Dress
Voile in a good variety of
patterns, lengths easily
matched for summer dresses
and waists, special a yard,
at 12c
Mill ' Remnants, 36 Inch
White Voile, very soft and
clingy, for making pretty
summer waists, etc., at 18
Mill Remnants Fine Dress
Gingham, 27 and 32 inches
wide, plaids, checks and
stripes,' regular 30c value,
at .25c
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Rag Rugs
500 Hit and Miss Rag
Rugs, 24x36 inches,
pretty colors, worth 69c,
special 49c
This is the lowest
price you ever paid for
a Rug like these and
we invite comparison
of prices on this lot,
Basement
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V Hosiery J Pfoif Underwent
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Women's Fine Cotton
Hosiery, in black and
white with double soles, '
at, a pair 29c
Women's Cotton Hosiery,
split sole, regular and out
sizes, at a pair ....... ,25c
Men's Fibre Silk Hose, black
only, , second quality, at a
pair x. 17c
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Women's Fancy Yoke
Cotton Vests, sleeveless,
all' sizes, at, each. . .25c
Women's Three Piece Union
Suits, fine lisle, band top,
sizes 7, 8 and 9 in lace trim
med and sizes 4, 5 and 6 in
cuff knee, at a suit . . .$1.00
Women's Cotton Cause
Sleeveless Vests, each. . .10c
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Sun Bonnets j
Women and Masses Sua
Bonnets and Garden Hats, in
assorted checks and solid
colors, made of gingham and
percale, each 35e
Handkerchiefs
Women' Cotton Handker
chiefs, in fancy embroidered
corners, and plain whita
corded, your choice, each Be
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This
Sale
White Goods
of The Hardware - Hpusefurnishing Department
Brings Unexampled Opportunities to Save-..
It is fitting that:a big department like this should celebrate with prices that are unap
proached anywhere right now it is ftting also that it should offer, in this second an
nouncement, a very special group of Refrigerators at prices that every woman will recog
nize as exceptional. : , ,
You Can Buy Your Refrigerator Here (low and Save Considerable Honey
Department Offers
Here Is the Biggest
Bargain of the Season
Thousands of Yards of
Silk and Cotton Bro
caded Silks in large col
ored designs. A very
special purchase from
an eastern manufac
turer at less than mill
cost enables us to offer
this exceedingly low
price. These silks are
suitable for kimonos,
dresses, blouses, dra
peries, etc., white and
tan grounds, 36 inches
wide, extra special, a
yard 7. . . . .25c
Imperial Long Cloth, soft
ffnish for summer under
muslins, snow white,' free
from filling, 36 inches wide,
12-yard bolt ....... .$2.65
jfr Basements
D.on?t forget that "food will win the war so don't waste it." Put your food
into a gOOQ rveingeraLOr. next; are iuui tiems mat onuiuu uuve lutdeouug
Oak Finish Refrigerators, heavy double walls with six
thicknesses of insulation, 30-lb. capacity, sale J798
price
120-lb. Capacity Three-Door Enamel Lined Refrig
erator, made of oak finish, eight walls of charcoal
sheathing and wool felt insulation, sale $29 98
70-lb. Capacity Oak Finish Refrigerator, double walled
and six thicknesses of insulation, white $ 1 7 Qfl
enamel lined, sa,le price . . 1 ' . V
Front-Fill Type Refrigerator, oak case with, golden oak
finish; insulated with charcoal sheathing and wool
feltv white enamel lined; 85-lb ca- S9A fiA
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Draperies
Special Offerings
1,500 Yards of Scrims, Nets,
Voiles and Dotted Swiss, mill
end in good lengths, ' a
yard 10c
50 Pieces of, Filet and Lace
Nets in a .pretty assortment
of small and all over designs,
42 io 60 inches wide, special
at a yard 29c
One Table of Marquisettes
and Nets, 36 inches wide, a
good desirable quality, white,
(ream and beige, a yard 15c
"60 Pieces of Fancy Bordered
Scrims, in all colors, limit
15 yards to a customer, a
yard 8He
One Table of Colored Mar
quisettes, Curtains and Over
Draperies, 36 inches wide,
pretty designs, special
yard 19c
Hammocks, good wearing
quality in pretty colors, $2,00
value, special at ....,$1.50
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And a Repetition of These
Special Offerings
Electric Fans
One Lot 6-in. Fans, fully war
ranted, while they last. $5.49
fi-in. Three-Speed Fan,. $7.98
8-in., Three-Speed - Oscillating
Fan, sale price $10.49
Ice Cream Freezers
These are the genuine
"White Mountain" triple-motion
Freezers.
1-qt size, worth $2.79, at $2.19
2- qt. size, worth $3.40, at $2.49
3- qt. size, worth $4.00, at $2.89
4- qt. size, worth $4.75, at $3.19
6-qt. size, worth $6.25, at $4.29
Electric Irons
The iron we offer for this
special sale, we guarantee to
have a heating element as good
as the best made; being a nich
rome wire element, the only
kind known at this time to stand
the continued high heat with
out crystalizing and breaking.
A $5.00 value, special. .$3.98
Sanitary Porcelain Enamel
Top "Sanitor" Kitchen
Tables
White Porcelain Top and White
Enamel Base, reduced to $8.98
White Porcelain Top, reduced
to $7.98
Basement
Light Blue Porcelain Top and
Light Blue Enamel Base, re
duced to $6.98
Kitchen Cabinets
A Napanee Dutch Kitchenette
enables the June bride to con
serve food for Uncle Sam.
$27.50 Dutch Kitchenettes, spe
cial at $22.50
$42.50 Dutch Kitchenettes, spe
cial at $35.00
A few floor samples at about
Off.
Family Scales
24-lb. capacity, $1.79 value,
special, $1.49
60-Ib. capacity, $2.75 value,
special $2.39
Columbia Food Chopper
$1.29 size, special at. ... . .98c
$1.65 size, special at . . . .$1.39 '
$1.93 size, special at . . . .$1.69
Torrington Electric Vacuum Cleaner
Ono-Third Off.
We have a limited number pt
these well known and most ef
ficient cleaners; worth $37.50,
while they last, at ... . .$25.00
Clothes Hampers
One lot of very fine Willow
Hampers in three sizes; worth
$4.50, $5.00 and $6.00; spe
cially priced at $3.79, $4.29
and $4.98.
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