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THE BEE: .OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1918. 5 RINGER NAMES FEDERAL MAN POLICE CHIEF 7 ' . 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 , . P - 1 '1 t 'f I t I Jr. 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 ; ' v.- 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 yjyiiRMiLrtj, 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. ' in i 1UI Ml 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