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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: AUGUST 24, 1919.
DENY 'CLEAN-UP
WAS STARTED BY
RECALL DRIVE
Women Will
j Corruption
Tell of Police
if Protected
From Persecution of
City Guardians.
. (Continued Trem Page On.)
gun eolely for the good of the peo
ple," the chief further stated.
"It is not the fact that these prison
er are placed under luch extremely
high bonds an extraordinary pro
cedure?" the chief was asked.
"I do not care to discuss such a
silly matter," was the arbitrary re-
ply-
Asked if the police department
was going to assume the authority
of the courts, the chief declared he
would adhere to his announced plan
regardless.
Neither would lie admit the cam
paign The Bee has been waging
against lawlessness had anything to
do with the unusual activity of the
police.
"We are going to rid the city of
undesirable men and women," Chief
F.berstein continued, "and we are
going to drive them all out."
Sutton's Record.
Paul Sutton was reappointed to
the police force by Commissioner
Ringer about two months ago. Un
der the city ordinance he should be
wearing a uniform and walking a
beat. Chief Eberstein announced at
the time of Sutton's reappointment
that he was extremely sorry he had
not served the length of time re
quired by the ordinance. "He will
simply work in plain clothes until
he has had time to obtain his uni
form," the chief explained.
When Detectives Pbtach and
Palmtag were reduced from the de
tective force several weeks ago, they
were notified of their demotion and
in forty-eight hours procured new
( uniforms and were walking the beats
assigned to them.
Sutton was discharged from the
force about two years ago. He was
compelled to quit under serious
charges after a fight for his job be
fore the city commission. The ao
. tion of the city commission in dis
missing him later was upheld by
the district court.
Paid Protection Money, Charge.
Many women arrested yesterday
declared they would be willing to
testify that they had been paying
protection money to members of the
police department, were it not for
. the fact that they feared they would
be rearrested and thrown in the
Detention home.
. Under the Ringer-Findley ordi
nance, regardless of her guilt or in
nocence, most any woman can be
picked up, taken to the police sta
tion and held until a physician can
be found who will declare she is dis
eased, and then held indefinitely at
the will of the heads of the police
department, it was pointed out by
one woman, who refused to tell all
""she knew about the corrupt tactics
of the police.
ihe district court judges have re
fused to recognize an application
for a writ of habeas corpus on be-
half of women imprisoned in the De
tention home. Many of the women
who would be glad to tell all they
know about police corruption in
Omaha already have been detained
in this prison, and they declare they
do not want to return.
At Mercy of Police.
"I would be glad to tell what Paul
Sutton said and did in my house
today," said one of these women.
"If I did. I would be arrested and
held in the Detention home until I
itfgoed a statement to suit the police.
I have seen other girls go through
this experience. I saw girls given
the third degree and I heard officers
trying to get them to sign state
ments which were untrue. When I
was there, I begged for an outside
physician to examine me. I heard
other girls do the same. We were
refused even though we offered to
pay the expense. I know what it is
to be held in the Detention home.
Before they let us out we have got
to do what we are told to do.
"When I am promised immunity,
I will tell the names of policemen
who have drunk whisky and col
lected protection money in my
place."
This woman declared she was will-
iS io go oeiore me council or any
representative investigating body of
citizens.
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No Reduction in Staple .
Food in Last Two Weeks;
Many Prices Increased
Investigations by City and State Do Not Stop Retailers
-Advancing Prices Coffee, Milk and Butter Highe
Other' Articles Are Expected to Sell for More
Money in the Near Future.
A survey of the food situation in
Omaha yesterday disclosed the fact
that during the last two weeks there
has been practically no reduction of
staple articles, while there have Oeen
various increases, notably in coffee
milk, and butter.
Lard, which fluctuates more or
ess, is down a few cents, and the
same may be said of the grass-fed
or cheaper grades of beef.
Retail grocers and meat dealers
were frank to admit that there has
been no noticeable decline in the
prices of staples, and this is in
spite of the city council's "probe,"
started two weeks ago by Mayor
Smith, also the municipal stores, and
the state probe which is in progress.
A dealer stated yesterday that he
has been told that tea is going up.
During the last two weeks milk has
been raised from IS to 17 cents a
quart, or 10 cents a pint when
bought for cash. A slight reduction
made when patrons pay m ad
vance tor tickets.
The following table shows the
range of prices prevailing yesterday
and two weeks ago. ihe prices
cover the various classes of goods
For instance, the average retail gro
eery store charges lb cents for
pound of prunes, while the" fancy
grocers have prunes as high as 50
cents a pound:
Testsr-
day.
Potato! I .
Egg 43
Kutter 611
Chees 33
Applei it
Rice
Bacon flO
Ham
Lard
Beam
Milk
Mtllc
Prune! 21
Flour 1. 89
Coff
Tea
Round steak
Sirloin steak
Porterhouse
Pot roast
.05 lb.
S. 48
.63
4 .(J
9 .80
.15 lb.
O .65 lb.
.65 lb.
.38 lb.
.121-4 lb.
.17 qt.
.10 pt.
9 .50
3.75
48 lbs.
.40 .65 lb.
.40 .60
.15 .40 lb.
.35 .45 lb.
.40 .60 lb.
.15 .25 lb.
Rib roast 30 .40 lb.
Boll meat 12H .18 lb.
Pork chops ... .40 lb.
Veal chops .... ,60 lb.
Two weak!
go.
Sam
.45. 60
.MO I
Same
Same
Same
Same
Sam
.40 lb.
Same
.15 Qt.
.09 pt
Same
Same
.350.60
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
ine state probe ot iood onces
Begun here last week wi be re
sumed Monday.
Give Back Shantung,
Decision of Senators
(Continued From Pace On.)
president, republican members de
clared,, had a direct bearing on the
treaty now under consideration and
should be before the committee of
ficials when it asked. They Polish
treaty and the Rhine agreements
had been submitted to the British
house of commons some time ago, it
was asserted, and British prints had
been received unofficially by com
mittee members and put into the
senate record.
What effect the reauest for in-
lormauon nugnt nave on the Jiopes
of some members for a corrfmittee
report next week was a matter of
wide speculation. Chairman Lodge
declared consideration of the treaty
was progressing as raoid v as oos
sible and that any delay had been
aue to an inability to eet inform
tion. Some democratic memberi on
the other hand openly charged that
committee action was being unnec
essarily delayed by the treaty's op-
puneius.
No Other Amendment!.
No other amendments were taken
up at today's meeting, but the com
mittee voted to hear a delegation of
nungarian-Americans and to receive
aiso a petition trom a negro organ
ization regarding the disposition o
uermanys African colonies. No
dates were set for the hearings. Ac
tion was deferred on a request that
a Scotch delegation be permitted to
present Scotland's claim to self-de
termination, members suggesting
that it might be imoronir in h,r
me ciaims ot toreigners without an
arrangement through the state de
partment.
Joseph W. Folk will present
brief for the Egyptian people Mon
day, but it is the general expecta
tion that for several dayg there
after the committee will work ot
amendments.
Explaining the committee's re
quest for information. C.h airman
Lodge said the treaty with Poland
was directly interwoven with the
German treaty and that he could
not understnad why President Wil
son had not submitted it to the
senate for ratification.
ihe Khine agreements had been
signed, Mr. Lodge corftinued, by
the president and the premiers of
ureat Britain, France and Belgium
on the one hand, and the repre
sentatives of Germany on the other.
One of them, he said, was in ef
fect a protocol forming a part of
the treaty with Germany.
Regarding the other treaties now
under negotiation, the chairman re
called that President Wilson had
told the committee in Tuesday's
White House conference that these
documents were understood to be
virtually completed. They were so
interwoven with the German treaty,
he said, that until the .committee
saw them it could not tell with any
certainty how much the United
States was agreeing to in the former.
Tenants Will Fight
Extortionate Rates
(Continued From Pace One.)
erty. He cjould not be located last
night.
ine nowaras and vernons are
going to appear before the city
council when the rent probe is re
sumed this week.
The Cone cottages are across the
street from the Raleigh apartments,
tne tenants ot which appeared be
fore the city council Friday night
to complain against the advance of
trom ?J5 to $50 a month for small
apartments and unpleasant exterior
conditions. The rear of an old apart
ment building is close to the east
side of the Raleigh apartments.
mere are high weeds within a few
feet of the front of the building
and there is rubbish in the back
yard, it was said. One of the ten
ants of the Raleigh complained that
all the decorating that has been done
in his apartment during the last year
was done by himself.
Further plan of action in the
city's rent probe will be discussed
by the city council committee of the
whole Monday morning. Mr. Butler
insists that the owners and agents
should be required to bring their
books into the council chamber and
expose them to the light of day.
Thus far the city's rent probe has
about as much punch as the city
food orobe. The state nffirials ar.
complished more here in two days
in a iood investigation, than the
city accomplished in two weeks.
Most of the arguments presented
Friday night by the real estate men
and owners and managers of apart
ments was of a sreneral nature. Bv.
ron Hastings submitted a confiden
tial statement to Chairman Ringer,
showing figures in connection with
the Idalia apartment. That state
ment was not made public.
Some of the landlords eonlenrlpr!
that the new schedule of rents
should be based on present repro
duction values, rather than actual
cost of the buildings.
EIGHT MEXICAN
BANDITS TAKEN
BY GARRANZISTAS
Federal Soldiers Capture Out
laws After Surrounding
Dance Hall; U.S.Cav
alry Recalled.
(Continued From Face One.)
east of El Paso, on the Southern
Pacific railway and 32 miles from
here in the same direction.
Opposite Villa's Haunts.
Fabeni is opposite the country in
which Francisco Villa, Felipe An
geles and Martin Lopez made their
headquarters before they attacked
Juarez on Tune 14, and over which
they were chased in rout by the
cavalry brigade under command of
Vol. S. R. T. Tompkins, which was
sent to disperse them.
Andreas G. Garcia, Mexican consul
general here, announced tonight that
a regimen, of Mexican federal troops
would arrive at Juarez tomorrow
morning on a special train from Chi
huahua City for the purpose of help
ng to rid the border district of
Mexican bandits.
The Mexican country south of
Fort Hancock is under the jurisdic
tion of Gen. Francisco Gonzales
commander at Juarez, but there are
no cavalry troops in the Juarez gar
rison now.
Companies C and D of the 19th in
fantry, which is stationed here for
border patrol duty, were ordered to
Fort Hancock and Fabens this
morning to replace the border na
trol of cavalry trops that crossed the
line.
The third detachment which
crossed the Rio Grande in the Big
uena country in search of lost army
mules, returned with the missinc
animals.
Discuss Intervention.
Washington. Auar. 23. Pos;M1irv
of American intervention in Mexico
freely discussed bv the Mexico
City newspapers, according to in
formation reachinar officials of the
State department. Particular inter
est was manifested here today in
one article appearing in the "A. B.
U which is said to have created
something of a sensation in the
southern republic.
Ihis article points out in detail
seven ways in which the United
States might intervene and discusses
each at length. The seven mothods
numerated are:
Complete invasion, which the pa
per admits would result in victory
for the United States.
Partial invasion bv seizure of
frontier ports and customs houses,
which, it is said, would weaken the
Carranza government, cause a
preading of the rebellion, disheart-
the constitutionalists and cause
Carranza and his system to topple
ke a pack ot cards.
Recognizing Rebel Group.
Aiding or recognizing some rebel
group.
Naming of a group of Mexicans
and assisting them in the formation
of a government. Withdrawal of
recognition from the present gov
ernment, which, fcfre paper said,
would be tantamount to recognition
of the rebeis.
Presenting an ultimatum to the
government requiring assurances
that the rebellion would be ended
in a definite period; payment of for
eign claims within a prescribed time;
resumption of foreign debt service
and final disposition of the petro
leum question.
Latin-American
Lontrol nun nan
(Continued From Face On.)
tion some renegade Americans who
were giving aid and comfort to the
enemy.
Other acts for which Dr. Allen
dorf claims credit in the affair in
elude: Discovery of two German
wireless stations in Mexico, capa
ble of receiving messages from that
country; reporting the plan tor the
German submarine raid along the
American coast in April, 1918, one
month before it actually took place;
reporting agents sent by German! in
Mexico to noison cattle in the
United Statei and the revelation of
a plot by four Germans to blow up
the hydro-electric plant at Niagara
tails.
Calling attention to German com
mercial plans in Mexico. Dr. Allen
dorf reports that "the first attempt
to carry out an ambitious German
scheme for the economic conquest
and ultimate military domination of
Mexico was a plan originated by the
German consul Rademacher, at
Guaymas, with the active aid of
Governor Calles to build a cement
plant with a capacity of 90,000 bags
a month 'at Hermosillo, Sonora.
Foundations Completed.
The foundations were completed,
he adds, "and materials for the
superstructure were on the ground
in July, 1917, when I reported the
scheme in time to stop it and the
factory had to be abandoned until
after the peace treaty had been
signed. This factory was to furnish
the cement for rebuildinig piers and
other structures and building new
ones on the west coast. . . .
Ihe American people ought to
know," he continues, "that Mexico
was not neutral during the war, but
an enemy, active to the extent of its
muted capacity .... Mexico gave
no tewer than ou Oerman officers
commissions in the Mexican army
and assigned them to train trooDS
for service against the United
States. German uniforms were worn
so commonly in Mexico, that even
the local Mexican papers complained
about it. Moreover, by Carranza's
direct orders, Mexican telegraph
wires were thrown open to German
code messages. I personally carried
orders from Carranza to Governor
Calles to permit the spy Wabirski
to send code messages freely."
Frominent 'Mexican officials are
alleged by Dr. Allendorf to have
been on the payroll of the German
embassy.
A "Clean and
Press" Is As
Important As
a "Hair Cut
and Shave"
Your success, these
days, is measured by how
you "stackup" in clothes.
DRESHER
BROTHERS
Dyer, Cleaners, Hatters, Furriers,
Tailors, Rug Cleaners, Shoe
Repairers.
Main Office and Plant,
2211-13-17 Farnam St.
Branch Offices:
Dresner, The Tailor, 1518 Farnam
St.; Pompeilan Room of Brandeis
Stores, West End of Main Floor of
Burgess-Nasb Co.
PHONE TYLER 348.
ThompsonSdflexi &Co.
ZJe TksJiioit Genier &r women
ilmported...
Kid Gloves
Trefousse French kid
gloves in the fall suit
shades with embroid
ered or Paris point
stitched backs. Priced
$3.75, $4 and $4.75 a
pair, expertly fitted.
Silks and Satins
We are prepared to show
a very complete assort
ment of the new Fall
silks and satins
Satin Panne
Satin Circe
Satin Princess
Moonglo Satin
Satin Charmeuse
Satin Clo
Satin Nancette
Satin Raye
Also new figured lining
satins, Pussy Willow,
Belding's Cinderella and
Cheney's kimona silks.
New Woolens
For suits, dresses, coats
and skirts, are arriving
daily. You can buy now
for much less than later
in the season.
Dainty Hosiery
Pure thread drop stitch
hose in black, white,
brown, and navy, with
lisle tops and soles, $1.75
a pair.
Black lace boot hose,
pure thread silk, $5.50 a
pair.
Clocked hose, pure
thread silk with lisle tops
and soles, in black.brown
and navy, with corre
sponding clocking, $3 a
pair.
Fashions for Autumn show
a grace of line and rich
ness of material that comes
only by a careful study
of feminine types and
tastes.
The dominating thought,
as expressed in foment
apparel, is individuality.
Thompson-Belden Modes
are ready in unusual
selections. A compre
hensive display of new
styles tomorrow.
Suits and dresses of ex
ceptional fineness - of
design, quality and
workmanship. Priced,
$98.50.
Coats in the new silhou
ette, "La Merveilleuse"
(a graceful modification
of the Dolman), are an
interesting departure of
the new season.
For school girl. Dresses and
suits of navy blue. Several
of the dresses have touches of
Morocco (beautiful dull red),
and many suits are heavily
embroidered.
A Specialized Fashion Service that
Accomplishes Wonderful Results.
Neckwear...
Both furs and frills
Very fluffy and becom
ing Marabou and Os
trich capes and scarfs in
the natural shade, a
deep taupe, and in black
priced from $10 to
$35.
An exceptionally large
line of net and organdy
rufflings, pleated and
shirred, lace edged and
hemstitched, all widths,
from one-half to nine
inches wide.
New shapes in lace
trimmed organdy and
Georgette collars, both
square and rounded ef
fects for Fall suits and
dresses. Priced from
$1.25 to $2.
Jewelry Novelties
Pearl ear rings, really
iridescent stones
with shaded colors,
from 35c to 85c a pair.
Platinoid bar pins
with rhinestone set
tings, from $2 to
$12.50.
Celluloid lockets and
chains in a variety of
colors, $1.
Corsets Reduced
Several odd lines and
sizes may be had for
much less than usual
tomorrow.
Third Floor.
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:
Consult Your
Dentist Regularly
He is one of your best friends, and if
you let him, he will guard your teeth
against any encroachment of disease and
decay.
The vital influence of the teeth upon
health is now generally recognized, and
consequently many baffling ailments are
being cured by proper dentistry.
Consult us about your teeth.
Best SilverCI Best 22K
Filling. ; . . Gold Crown
w ae. m fa
ST.J1I and $15
Heaviest Bridge
Work, per
Tooth
'5
McKenney
Dentists
1324 Farnam St., Cor. 14th and Farnam. Dong. 2872.
KURTZMANN Upright srand, beautiful Burl
.t.7.1;0"'. '.i?f . A"! $360.00
CLARENDON : Fpright rnd- euln
fTn - i i . .T , hoMn, " dobI veneered,
:Uj?- ' .pUt,V,ul1 Ienth musie dk. tine 97e rtfl
eonditton throughout $460 value. Our price AO.UU
ELL WOOD Ne!fMt 88-note player. Beautiful
-rvi ..A,tlB nh8:any ease, deep rich
saTe at 80-00 value going in this $495 QQ
CL AREND ON 660 ' ''' ' 88-noU pl'syer
1 - f , t Pino. perfect in every particu
lar, not even varnish checked, a most remarkable In-
pSS"?.1. .'T. :Unioi $525.00
USED H ADDORFF : 'j ' th
ktif k- iTi . ij r.verjr fin"t trl ever
built by this old eompany. This Is In rich sstin ma
hogsny esse and hile it has been used some, it ii a most
deirabl and dependable instrument. In fact, we can
ff"-n .,,me " new one. This ai n in
578.00 value in the Oakford .ale at Jp410.0t
&Va ANDERSON Her th rt-
as the Andenon piano was etpecially built by the Had
Jorff factory. They are a large upright grand instru
ment of massive design, full metal plate, fine eopper
wound bass strmgi. genuine Severn action, full swing
muBie desk, double roll Boston board and Empire or
Aeoustie top. We should be happy for any good musician
to come in and try these instruments, as the scale of
this piano is really remarkable, the tone being full, deep
and resonant We have but one of these in $3JtJ QQ
Hava I been fair to my
children? Couldn't I
have managed to have
given my little on or
daughter the advantage
of music long ago?
Don't they deserve a
knowledge of musie
just at much at the
neighbor children.
NOW, MR. FATHER
AND MOTHER, let
your own conscience
answer: then come
down to the OAKFORD
Music Co., 1807 Farnam, before September 1 and take
advantage, of this great ale of new, used and returned
from rent Pianos.
WE MENTION A FEW
rr Will IMF STUYVESANT PIANOLA PIANOt
IjCIUmd Used, but in splendid condition. Such
an instrument today would cost at least $750.00. It plays
the full 88-note rolli and is one of the biggest bargins
we have ever seen in a player. W have but ft OO
one of them and it will sell at "lU.wv
Upright, plain rich mahogany
full swing music
Order Your Hudson Now
For Later Delivery
Buyers Know the Advantages of Anticipating Their
Wants With This, the Largest Selling Fine Car
Constantly for four years Super-Six
sales have exceeded those of any other
fine car.
case,
desk.
SHERWOOD:
square consoles and pilasters, three pedals, Boston roll
r.ll.hn.rrl. ivorv kevs. full 88-note scale Former Haa-
dorff price. $426.00. Oakford sale $305 00
price
DlCUnP. Upright grand. We have Just two of
DlOnUr. the,e left, one is in fumed oak case
and the other In golden oak. They ar new instruments
of latest design. You would be delighted with one of these
splendid Bishop pianos, especially at our low 3V5.y(J
price v
Player piano, richest Ban
Domingo mahogany case. Had-
H ADDORFF:
H ADDORFF:
dorff price on this style has always been 7C5 00
$900.00. Oakford sale price .piw.w
Upright rrand. This ts one 01
the most desirable Haddorff s
on the market It is in a particularly beautiful
sawed oak case with heavy Empire top. It is, of course, the
very latest designed instrument and you may know tnai
it is an exceptional piano when we say it had been per
sonally used about six months by Mrs. Millie Ryan, one
of Omaha's best vocal teachers, and was on! y return .d
to us from rent recently because of the fact that Mrs.
Ryan is now in the east for a few months. This Plen51"
$560.00 instrument will sell in the Oakford $460,00
m
PIANO VALUES
Greater Than Ever
Yon will be smazed at th
seemingly impossible low
prices we have made. Com
paratively these prices ar
the lowest quoted anywhere.
Do not wait. Economy Is
present in the fullest measur
in every on of these astonish
ing bargains.
It will be a long time be
fore you again have the op
portunity for such immense
savings. In fact, taking ac
count of the labor and ma
terial situation, we ean ssy
thst perhaps sever again will
you have such a chance.
REMEMBER The
AUGUST 31.
Sale ends
Many Big Bargains in Talking
Machines
We have in the sale Genuine Columbia, Bruns
wick. Troubadour and Edison machines. Reduced
prices on every instrument in our stock. Beautiful
full-sized cabinet machines now selling.
$70, $75, $85, $90, $100, $115,
$125, $135, $140, $165 and $190
Com early if you would profit by the com
pelling values offered above.
EASY TERMS IF DESIRED
Successors to Haddorff Music House.
1807 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb.
Ever Piano Marked in Plain Figures
raw frrrr''
SSSMM
Buyers have had to wait a month or
more during the selling seasons before
they could get delivery. On some models,
at this writing, we are far behind orders.
Yet factory production was never as large.
Thousands are driving less desirable
cars that were accepted because they
could not get delivery of a Hudson. Many
frankly express their regret that they had
not. ordered a Hudson early enough to
assure delivery in time to meet their needs.
Can There Be Any Hesitancy
In Your Preference? 4
Four years have given universal rec
ognition to the Super-Six. The patented
principle in its motor, ended destructive
engine vibration and added 72 to the
power without increased weight in size.
That motor was developed by Hudson
and it is exclusively Hudson. In the pres
ent model are the refinements resulting
from 60,000 cars in service.
And then there are its official records
of the most trying tests. No other car
ever so established itself.
Some, at first, may have doubted the
value of such proofs as were made on the
speedway and in trans-continental racing
50 far as they relate to. the type of car that
would meet ordinary service. But no one
now questions the importance of those
records.
The fastest mile for a stock chassis was
not established as a mark for Hudson
owners to aim at. Nor was the twenty
four hour record of 1819 miles set as
something that should be attempted by
every Super-Six.
Likewise, Hudson racing cars did their
part to prove the very qualities most de
sirable in an automobile used for in
dividual transportation. The one most es
sential quality in an automobile is its re
liability. No one ever questions Hudson's
right to first place in that particular.
So, Too, Is Its Style
Equally Distinct
The boulevards of the great cities show
what is most wanted in body lines and
general equipment. Can you find more
beautiful cars anywhere than are the
Hudsons?
They set the vogue. Hudsons forecast
the trend of motor car design. As a re
sult a one or two year old Hudson has the
same general lines as the current models
of most other makes.
There can be no disappointment over
the beauty of the Super-Six, regardless of
the model you select.
The Wisdom of
Buying Now
With these evidences is there any good
reason why you should not now place your
order for a Hudson?
You know the car you will get. It
merits your implicit confidence.
Think of the thousands who this year
have had to forego the pleasure o f own
ing a Hudson, just because they put off
ordering. Vacations planned to be taken
in touring in a Super-Six had to b
changed.
All the world is crying for automobiles.
The demand can not soon be filled.
Hudson, as the largest selling fine car,
must as a matter of right continue the
first choice. Only those who place their
orders in advance of their needs can be
sure of getting the car they want.
GUY L.SMITH
tS(S-S7 Farnam
-.SERVICE. FIRST
OMAHA, USA
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