THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, '1919.
APPROVE BILLS
OVER PROTESTS
OF DAUBUTLER
Commissioner Declares City
Council Acted in Opposition
to Law in Favoring the
Two Measures.
Two bills were approved by city
council yesterday over Commission
er Butler's violent protests that ac
tion was taken in exact opposition
to the law.
One of these was for $270 for re
pairs to a steam roller and asphalt
kettle last March. Repairs were
made by the S. G. Johnson com
pany under orders from George
Parks, at that time commissioner
in charge of street cleaning and
maintenance.
"Why wasn't this bill approved
and paid by Mr. Parks bet'ore he
went out of office if it is just?" de
manded Mr. Butler.
Mr. Parks testified that the kettle
was not his and he didn't know to
whom it belonged.
Made Verbal Contract.
The other bill was from S. J.
Jackson, a contractor, who dumped
.800 yards of dirt on the proposed
city boulevard from Thirty-third
and Dewey avenue to Thirtieth and
Harney streets. Commissioner Towl
had made a verbal contract with
him to pay him 10 cents a load. Mr.
Butler said much of the ground was
dumped on private property.
"These bills aren't paid yet." said
Mr. Butler after the vote, "and they
can still be taken into the courts and
I think someone will do it."
Dance hall permits were granted
to the Fontenelle hotel, Castle
hotel, I. O. O. F. hall, Florence;
Bohemian Catholic hall, 1245. South
Thirteenth street, and Pulaski hall,
32M) L street.
A resolution was passed pro
viding for laying an extra sewer to
connect the Omaha Athletic club
with the Dodge street sewer
through Seventeenth street. Re
cently the swimming tank in the
Athletic club was emptied and the
resulting flood of water in the 10
inch sewer through the alley to
Sixteenth street, flooded the base
ment of the Hayden Brothers store.
Sustain Contractors' Protest.
City council sustained the protest
made by Bauer & Johnson company
against the bids of'C. Vacanti &
Sons and Sam Noble on street grad
ing and paving on the ground that
the bids were received after the time
provided in the advertisement, 9
o'clock, and after the other bids
were being read. City Clerk Hunt
er testified that the two bids in
question were handed to him while
he was reading the other bids at
about 9:25 o'clock Monday morning.
The Bauer & Johnson company bid
on two paving districts was exactly
the same as that of one of the other
bidders mentioned.
Commissioners Ringer, Towl and
Ure will go to Des Moines, this
week to inspect the, new jail there,
with a view to getting ideas for
Omaha's new city jail. Obedient
to the court decision in the anti
junketing case brought by Ed. A.
Smith, they will pay their own ex
penses. Council went on record unani
mously against House Roll No. 289,
which proposes to give the State
Railway commission jurisdiction
over all viaducts and all steam and
electric railway crossings in Om
aha. Boost Murray's Payr
The salary of Assistant City At
torney Murray was raised to $2,000
a year.
A resolution was adopted in
structing the city clerk to advertise
the proposed grading of Dodge
street and adjoining streets and
alleys. Twenty days is allowed for
property owners to file a protest.
This is a matter pf form to comply
with the law.
A resolution was adopted by a
vote of 4 to 2 asking the legislature
tj pass a bill authorizing the is
suance of "not to exceed $100,000
bonds in any one year" for building
a new contagious disease hospital
in Omaha. This is to take the place
of the "pest house" and emergency
hospital.
Liberty Motor Arrives in
Omaha for Big Auto Show
The Liberty motor, one of the big,
attractions at Omaha's auto show,
March) 10 to 15, arrived in Omaha
Wednesday.
It was taken to Fort Omaha,
where it will be kept until it is
placed in the Auditorium annex a
few days before the opening of the
show.
Lieutenant Clapp, of the motor
transport corps at Fort Omaha, has
advised Manager Clarke Powell that
several men now at the fort had
built Liberty motors in eastern fac
tories during the war. These ex
perts will be detailed to explain the
miracle machine to the crowds at
the show every day.
F.N.Croxson Comes to Omaha
as New Equitable Manager
F. N. Croxson, new state manager
for the Equitable Life Assurance
association has arrived and , taken
up his new duties. He comes from
bpnngheld, in., wnere ne was man
ager for the Illinois territory.
Mr. Croxson has just returned
from France where he was engaged
in Y. M. C A. work. Just before the
signing of the armistice Mr. Crox
son was for four months at the
front with some American regiments
ind during that time was away from
his regiments but one night.
Earl Swisher Accepts
Position in Kansas City
Earl Swisher, for a number of
vears an employe of the Paxton &
Gallagher company, will leave
March 1, to take charge of the
cigar department of the Kansas
City Wholesale Grocery company,
Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Swisher was
presented with a fine gold watch
and chain by his former business
associates yesterday.
AgTee on Power EilL
Washington, Feb. 26. An agree
ment was reached by the house and
senate conferees today on the long
fending water power bill,
Brief City News
Royal Sweepers, Burgesa-arandea Co.
Have Root Print It Beacon Tresa.
Dr. Ii. i. Horfon has moved to 716
Brandels Theater Bids. Doug. 2047.
Dr. TV. Douglas Burns has re
turned from the dental corps of the
army and resumed practice. 658
Brandels Theater BIdg. Tyler 4248W.
Acquitted on Auto Theft Charge
Doniild O. Kozelle has been ac
quitted by a Jury in diHtrlcct court,
where he was tried on the charge of
stealing an automobile owned by II.
A. Wolf.
Soldiers to California A train
load of soldiers from Europe, en
oute to California for demobiliza
tion, went west Wednesday over the
Northwestern-Union Pacific. They
remained in Omaha 30 minutes.
Sues City for $1.810 Vasa Melish
has sued the city of Omaha for
$1,810 on account of an accident
which occurred when his automobile
went into an unprotected ditch at
Twenty-fifth and Vane streets.
War field Agency Recognized The
Curtis publications of Philadelphia
has extended formal recognition to
the Warfleld Advertising agency of
Omaha. This is the only advertis
ing agency recognized by the Curtis
people in this way between Chicago
and the Pacific coast.
Seeks News or Family Mary A.
McCann, 63 years old. Newaygo,
Mich., Is seeking news of har broth
ers and sisters, of whom she has
not heard for more than 15 years.
The family of which Miss McCann
Is a member have besn separated
since abput 1870.
Charged with Receiving Stolen
Goods Walter Binkley is on trial in
the criminal division of distrct court
on a charge of receiving stolen prop
erty. The information against him
alleges that on July 22, 1918, he re
ceived 10,000 cigars from Henry
Slack, then an employe of McCord
Brady company, and who was
charged with larceny as bailee.
Drum Corps About Ready The
organization .of the drum corps of
the Chamber of Commerce is about
perfected and within a short time
the boys will be ready to fill engage
ments. They are being trained un
der the direction of Charles Jj. Hop
per and are making rapid progress
as musicians. They are to be
garred in the nattiest kind of a uni
form. Want Rate front North on lee In
their search for Ice. Omaha packers
continue to go farther from home
for their supply to be used next
summer. This morning they applied
to the Omaha district freight trafflc
committee for an emergency rate
from more northern Iowa and
Minnesota points, points at which
they are assured they will be able
to purchase ice in car lots.
Kpworlh League Entertainment
Epworth league ' members of Hans
com Park Methodist Episcopal
church sponsor an entertainment to
be given the church. Twenty
ninth street and Woolworth avenue.
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Pauline Lucile Mayo of Lincoln,
monologist, will give a reading of
"Pollyanna, the Glad Girl." Mrs.
Virgil Wlllard has charge of the entertainment.
Real Estate Dealers
Favor Road Bond
Issue of $3,000,000
The Omaha Real Estate board
went on record in favor of the pro
posed $3,000,000 bond issue for
paved roads in Douglas county. The
resolution did not state the number
of miles to be paved as this is a
question depending on costs, which
are estimated to range from $35,000
to $45,000 a mile for brick roads on
a concrete base, 18 fett wide.
Some believe that the less fre
quented roads should be paved with
concrete as $40,000 or more a mile
is an investment which means $200
a month in interest charges alone.
Commissioner of Public Improve
ments Towl addressed the board on
improvements in Omaha, mention
ing a number of paving and grading
projects which will be pushed, he
said, as fast as money becomes
available for them.
Mayor May Go to Washington
to Confer With President
Mayor Smith may go to Wash
ington next week to attend a na
tional conference of mayors, gov
ernors and federal officials.
President Wilson expressed a de
sire for such a conference even be
fore he arrived in Washington and
it has been called hastily so as to
take place before Mr. Wilson sails
again for France. i
Mayor Smith received an urgent
invitation by telegraph yesterday.
The conference is set for March 3
and 4, and its purpose is to discuss
business conditions and have re
ports from all parts of the country.
LONG EXPECTED
POLICE SIIAKEUP
JARS DETECTIVE
Chief Dunn Announces Demo
tion of Detective Van Deu
sen; Vanous in Charge of
Special Duty Squad.
As a fore-runner to what police,
heads say may be a general shake-up
in the department. Detective Chief
John Duun yesterday afternoon an
nounced the demotion of Detective
Charles van Deusen and the ap
pointment of Arthur Cooper as !
detective. Cooper was an etnerg
ency ofrtcer.
F. Vanous is to take the place of
Andy Anderson as sergeant in
charce of the special duty squad.
The demotion of Van Duesen
came as a surprise in police circles.
He had generally been rated as one
of the most efficient detectives in the
bureau.
One of the causes assigned to his
reduction is the Danbaum trial, in
which the testimony given by Van
Duesen is an effort to clear his run
ning-mate. Ben Danbaum. is thought,
to have displeased Chief Eberstein
and Commissioner Ringer. Danbaum
was dismissed for the good of the
service.
The new appointees will assume
their new duties March 1.
Rising City' Girl Will Join
Overseas Furlough Workers
Miss Myrtle Judd of Rising City
will be one of 10 alternates chosen
to join the overseas furlough area
workers unit of the General fed
eration of Women's clubs. The unit
sailed February 6 minus 10 of the
original number. Miss Judd is m
New York City now taking the
preparatory course for overseas
workers in Barnard college.
Miss Ina Hamot of Central City
is the other Nebraska girl in the
unit. Two were chosen from each
state.
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carries an assurance of perform
ance, whetker applied to a
man, a tire, or a business.
The name on the side of a
Firestone Tire is the word of
honor that this tire is worthy to
carry the name of the maker,
Mr. Firestone.
"Word of Honor," as applied to
this business, takes the shape
of a guarantee for present and
luture satisiacnon ior wnai
you buy here, and for the
service we promise to
iver.
'ires, Tubes, Acces
sories and Service,
all "Honor" values.
Dssglas Tire &
Vulcanizing Co.
Tires, Tubes and Ac
cessories 2557 Farnam St.
Omaha
Phone
Tyler 3995
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EVERYBODY STORE"
Wednesday, February 26, 1919.-
-STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY-
-Phone Douglas 2100.
Announcing tor i nursaay uur
Regular Monthly Stock Adjustment of
rumme&i
Ha is
Affording Most Uncommon Reductions at
ONCE each month we make this adjustment of stock.
That's why you always find the newest and clever
est millinery ideas in this section. This offering for
Thursday embraces many new arrivals some not in
stock over two or three days. New poke and Watteau
effects, which are quite the rage now. Some are trim
med with clever wings, others with glycerine ostrich.
Colors and black. Thursday, $6.75.
Burgess-Naah Co. Main Floor
Virthmor Quality V? aists
Unmatchable at the Price
$1.50
THESE are QUALITY Waists, and bf quality in
this connection we mean all that the word implies.
They are of unbelievably high quality for the modest
price at which they're sold; they are made of QUAL
ITY fabrics; the WORKMANSHIP is EXCELLENT;
and the FIT as PERFECT as can be.
They are unconditionally and unreservedly guaranteed to
give absolute satisfaction. Even though you ordinarily buy more
costly Blouses, it is wise economy to acquire the Wirthmor habit,
for by having in one's wardrobe a few of these delightfully simple
and pretty models for everyday wear the more costly blouses can
be saved for the more dress-up occasions.
You can never know just how good a Waist tmall sum can
buy until you have won a "Wirthmor." Only one good store in
each city can sell them and they are sold here only. Charming
new styles go on sale Thursday at $1.50.
Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Bargain Square
Big Group of Girls' School
Middies, Specially Priced
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
$1.19
NEW spring models of girls
School Middies,, made in box,
Peter Pan, middy and Norfolk
effects. The materials are galatea,
repp and linonette in white and col
ors. Collar, cuffs, pockets and belt
of contrasting colors. For ages 6
to 12 and 14 to 20 years. Very
specially priced at $1.19.
Little Fellows Bull Dog
Overalls
57c
Made suspender and cover-all styles, in dark blue
and gray. Sizes for ages 2 to 12 years. Very special,
at 57c.
Bdby Romper 8 Offered Thursday ut
About i Price, at T
77c
The materials are ginghams, chambrays, percales
or white poplin, linonettes and dimities. Trimmed with
contrasting colored collar, pockets, cuffs and belt. For
ages 6 months to 6 years. Special &t 7?c.
Burgess-Nath Co. Downstairs Store
Extraordinary Purchase and Sale of
ildf
Ch
en
s
A t Prices That Would Not Even Pay for the
Material, To Say Nothing of the Cost of Making.
AN announcement that no mother with. a little girl or
two between the ages to 2 to 12 years can well afford
to overlook. The offering is the result of a very unusual
purchase from a manufacturer of children's dresses hisj
entire stock at a radical price reduction. You are the one
that benefits by the sale.
Three groups
Wash Dresses for Girls
2 to 12 Years, at
39c or 3 for $1.00
They're made of lawns, percales and chambrays, in
checks, stripes and plain colors. Big variety of styles and
you could not even buy the materials for the price. Sizes
6 to 12 years. Very special at 39c or 3 for $1.00.
Girls Wash Dresses,
for Ages 6 to IP Years,
$159 V $3.00
The materials are ginghams, galateas,
linens and chambray, in plaids, stripes
and plain colors, pinks, blues, greens and
tans; also white. Short-waisted middy
and regulation styles. Trimmed with
contrasting colors. Sizes 6 to 14 years, at
$1.59 or 2 for $3.00.
Wash Dresses for Little Girls,
Ages 2 to 6 Years, at
95c
Burfe-Nah Co. Downataira Store
Clever little styles, including Oliver
Twist, middy, suspender and box effects.
Made of chambrays, ginghams, percales,
linonettes, pique and poplin, in white and
colors. Daintily trimmed with smocking
colored embroidery motifs and fancy
braids, at 95c each.