THE OMAHA- SUNDAY BEE:
OCTOBER
12,- 1919,
COUNCIL AFRAID
TO DEPEND UPON
POLICE FORCE
Ringer Insists Soldiers Be
Kept In This City Until
New Officers Are Drilled
- : ; Into Condition.
Members of the city council dem
onstrated their lack of confidence in
the Omaha police department yes
terday when .they voted the sol
diers should not be removed from
the city, for fear the police again
would prove unequal io the occasion
in the event of future disorders.
This action was taken- followinR
, the receipt of a telephone messaRe
from General Wood in Chicago to
Acting Mayor Ure making inquiry
as to the conditions now -prevailing
here.
W?od Makes Request. '
General Wood wanted to know if
the troops from out of the city
could be removed without endanger
ing the quiet. Immediately Mr.
Ure called an Informal meeting of
the city- commissioners, and it was
decided the troops should be kept
here "for the time being."
General Vood was notified to this
effect.
More than any other member of
the commission-, Mr. Ringer was in
sistent the troops should not be re
moved.' He offered as an explana
tion that the new policemen ap
pointed to the force, have not yet
beenf drilled sufficiently, and until
they were more experienced it
would be . dangerous to allow -the
oldiers to be taken away.
Says City Quiet
Commissioner Falconer declared
the troops should not be permitted
to patrol the streets any longer.
Th city now is quiet," he said,
""Mid I see no need for the United
States soldiers guarding our streets
toy longer."
The commission held, however,
Hit police force under its present
management was unable to handle
the situation..
r.
to Blacken Character of
"Girl Assaulted by Negro
Apologists for Commissioner Ringer Start Contemp
- tible Story in Effort to Divert Attention From
Disgraceful Failure of Police Department in
First Real Crisis During His Administration.
Following the disgraceful failure of the Omaha police
department last week to check the riot,' which resulted in
the lynching of the negro, Will Brown, the burning of the
court house and the destruction of property valued at many
thousands of dollars, the Ringer-Thomas combination, sup
ported by the committee of 500, now are making desperate
efforts to besmirch the character of the girl assaulted.
For political effect and selfish purposes, a fiendish
plan has been put in operation to blacken the good naihe of
19-year-old Agnes Loebeck. - v, -. v
While" the unfortunate girl, agaiiyjt whom there has
never before been a breath of suspicion, still is under the
care of a physician, representatives and sponsors of a
"reform" administration are whispering words of outrageous
slander against the negro s defenseless victim.
Agnes Loebeck, the daughter of
religious parents, whose reputation
always"has been without blemish,
and whose life was ruined by the
negro who paid the penalty to the
mob, is being sacrificed on a po
litical altar erected by the support
ers of the city administration.
Despite the fact that the investi
gation made by Deputy Sheriffs
Patrick Welch and Harry Mc
Donald showing that Miss Loebeck
was not only a good girl, but a
devout Christian, the report is be
ing circulated that the victim pre
viously was acquainted with the ne
gro who assaulted her.
An effort is being made to show
there was an affair between the ne
gro brute and the innocent girl.
The evil design first came to
light when Sheriff Mike Clark was
asked several days ago to send his
deputies, Welch and McDonald, to
Elmer Thomas, to be questioned
as the result of their investigation
of the unfortunate girl's reputation.
Chief of Detectives John T. Dunn,
at the instance of those who are
making desperate efforts to retain
Mr. Ringer as superintendent of
public safety, attempted to prevail
cn Sheriff Clark to send his deputies
to Mr. Thomas' office.
Chief Dunn first appealed to
Deputy Sheriff Welch to subject
himself to a cross-examination , by
Mr. Thomas. He refused to do so
until he advised with the sheriff.
' Refuses Request
"You will do nothing of the
kind," the sheriff promptly ordered.
"This office will lend no hand to an
attack on the poor girl's character.
She and her family have all the suf
fering they can bear now.
"In my opinion the plan to rob
this poor child of her character and
add to her burden, which already js
almost beyond human endurance, is
as low and contemptible, as cruel
and as brutal, as the assault itself."
Reports to the effect that Brown
did not attack the girl, but that he
simply took a ring he is alleged to
have given he, have been in circu
lation fdr mrfe than a week. It is
being repeated daily by many peo
ple said to have obtained their in
formation from supporters of the
Ringer-Thomas clique.
One man came to The Bee office
and declared he had heard the story
about the ring from F. D. Wead.
president of the "committee of 500"
and one of Mr. Ringer's chief sup
porters. . Mr. Wead, when seen by
a Bee reporter denied he had ever
repeated the story to-any one. Mr.
Wead did admit, however, that
he had heard such a story. He
said he had. heard it from Deputy
Sheriff Welch, but refused to dis
cuss it in detail.
Cowardly Falsehood.
Sheriff Mike Clark branded the
statement as an outrageous "and
cowardly falsehood. -,
Deputy Welch said:
"I never at any time made a
statement 1o F. D. Wead in regard
to Miss Loebeck's reputation. I do
not know Mr. Wead and cannot re
call ever having seen him.
"It is possible, however, Mr. Wead
heard me talking to some one else
about the matter. He did not hear
me say anythingdetrimental to the
girl's character, because 1 never said
such a thing. I could not, if I
would, and I. would not if I could.
I have talked to Miss Loebeck and
was impressed with her modest man
ner and ladylike bearing. I believe
she is a good girl.. Certainly she has
an exce'hnt reputation among the
people of her neighborhood.
"Any one who credits me with a
story to the effect that Mis" Loe
beck ever had seen the negro, Will
Brown, prior to the time the fiend
assaulted her, is an unadulterated
liar."
, Wanted Affidavit.
A negro man several days ago
called on a woman living in the
vicinity of South Eleventh . and
Mason streets, known by the police
as a keeper of one of the most no
torious dives i Omaha, and at
tempted to get her to swear to a
statement that Miss Loebeck had
met the negro, Will Brown, at her
house.
The woman refused absolutely to
be persuaded to make the statement
sought by the man. t
Though Brown formerly roomed
at this house, the woman declared
she had never seen or heard of Miss
Loebeck until after the girl was
assaulted.
Palmer to Give Opinion On '
Wartime Prohibition Act
Washington, Oct. 11. Anticipat
ing attacks on the constitutionality
of the war-time and constitutional
prohibition enforcement legislation,
Attompv fjpnral Palmer will nre-
pare an opinion which well be trans-
mittea to tne wnite House Deiore
the bill becomes a law.
fighting Chaplain
v Of "Argonne Battle
Accepts Omaha Gil
1 WiV' i
Rev. M. R. Laird, who comes to
Westminster Presbyterian church
from Lincoln, 111., was right up on
the firing line with the boys during
the fighting in the Argonne forest,
having been a chaplain in the army
during most of the fighting in
France.
He also traveled in Italy, Switzer
land and Palestine, his stay in the
latter country having been for the
completion of his ministerial studies
of the Holy Land. '
Reverend Laird is a garduate of
McCormick seminary and special
ized in philosophy at the University
of Chicago. He is a brother of Mrs.
J. W. Pressljr, 1908 Spencer street,
Omaha. '
Offices In City Hall Will Be
Closed On Columbus Day
All the offices in the city hal wrll
be closed Monday in observance of
Columbus day. The regular com
mittee of the whole meeting of the
city council, scheduled for Monday,
will be postponed until Tuesday.
Alleges False Age of Girl
Given to Secure License
s Alleging that Louis H. Weaver
swore falsely to the age of Luella
Johnson in securing a license to
marry her, Tuly 25, 199, ihe girl's
father, Wallace Johnson, yesterday
filed suit in district court to have
the marriage annulled.
He says he told the bridegroom
that his daughter was only 15 vears
old and that Weaver said. TJ1 fix
that all right," and that he swofe
that Luella was over 18 years old.
The young pair lived together but
a few days before separating. :
The Bet want ads are 'business
getters,
Marked Increase In
Robberies of Banks
Deplored by A. B. A.
St. Louis, M. Oct. 11. A marked
increase in robberies of banks be
longing to the protective depart
ment of the . Americau Bankers'
association was reported to-the con
vention of the association last week
by L. W. Gammon, manager of the
department. As a matter of fact all
classes of crime have materially in
creased during the past year owing
to the unsettled, conditions,' and I
do not look, for any let up in crime
for some time to come Mr. Gam-
man's report says, r v ... - ..(
It shows that in , burglaries . im
attempted burglaries of banks, botii'
member and non member, for th4
year ending August Jr,' 1919, Il8
nois wi is far in the lead ot any othji;
state, Twenty attempts or "sneceeai
ful" burglaries, of member bank
were reported from that state Out4
26 against nob member institute
tions. Next in the total of attack
on banks belonging- to their pro
tective department are the states M
Kansas and Missouri with six each
one robbery of a non-member bank
in Kansas and two in Missouri being
reported. Indiana has a large!'
grand total with five' attacks oal
member and 11 robberies 04 non
member banks it is said frequently,
were not reported-- . . ;
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$34,660.00 Worth of Rugs 3
Carpets and Linoleums'
''AT A SAVING OF 20 to 33V3
Below Present Day Market Prices
This; announcement is proof of the quality, assortment and price advantages frt
secured by judicious and early buying in the markets many months ago. The
sharp advance in the price on floor coverings announced in the market October
first have not affected our present stocks. The fact is that in many instances
we could not replace these rugs at the present marked prices. That is why we
frankly say v
If You Anticipate Purchasing Floor Coverings
NOW IS THE TIME m BUY
As an investment, any rug you may select will prove distinctly advantageous
for present figures are substantially less than market prices. It is well to add
that our stocks are complete enough for pleasant choosing in point of pattern,
quality and purpose. '
By Way of Example a Few Offerings Follow:
7
9x13 Axmtafter Brags
8-3x10-8 Wilton Rvgt
9x12 Seamlen Brussels Bugs
9x12 Koyal Wilton Bugi
8-3x10-8 Axminster Bugi
9x12 Wilton Velvet Rugi
9x12 Seamless Brussels Rugs
7- 8x9-0 Axminster Bugs
9x12 Royal Wilton Bugs
8-3x10-6 Wilton Velvet Bugs
6-9x9-0 Axminster Bugs
9x12 Axminster Bugs
Mark
VaJtWU
$ 60.00
87.50
85.00
110.00
' 55.00
62.50
45.00
42.50
150.00
52.50
82.50
80.00
Our
Price.
$ 87.50
, 29.50
27.50
79.50
42.00
49.50
35.00
32.50
110.00
40.00
25.00
45.00
9x12 Wilton Velvet Bugs
8-3x10-6 Boyil Wilton Rug s '
6-9x9-0 Axminster Bugs
8x9 Wilton -Velvet Bugs
9x12 Royal Wilton Bugs '
9x12 Axminster Bugs
7- 6x9-0 Wilton Velvet Bugs
8- 3x10-6 Axminster Bugr
8-3x10-6 Axminster Bugs
27-inch Tapestry Stair Carpet, yard
4-vard wide Linoleum, square yard.
3x12 ft. Hall Runners
Market
Value.
S 82.50
185.00
42.50
40.00
85.00
75.00
45.00
65.00
67.50
15
1.35
24.75
The market vmrae, as referred to here, la the approximate price these rug
would hare to sell for, based on present-day market eoet ,
$ 65.00 Slt23
98.50 jlfP1 1
35.00 !
4950 I
52.50 , j hSlfeUj
,1.00 pLjp?
When Grandmotlier Selected Her
1 Calling Frocks,
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THEY were flowered taffetas ' and !
marvelous heavy ribbed surahs
and grosgrains, and exquisite, lace-,
work grenadines. In her day they
werewoven in narrow widths from '
16 to 27 inches and skirts were so
v voluniinous that frequently 20 yards
of Silks were required lor a irocic
When frocks required much more
silk than nowadays, it is an interest-.-ing
guide to the long-wearing quali-
ties and satisfaction of the Silks of
"fered here that such a great propor- ;
tion of Omaha's fastidious women,
purchased their Silks at Brandeis. .
Many remember toother as she '
stepped from her barouche into this
, store, which was then situated at .
114 South Sixteenth St., where the
, most beautiful Silks then brought to
this country were shown. .
The leadership estab
lished in 1888 has been
more tfian retained to "this
day, when a great Section
is devoted exclusively to
i showings of Fashion's
' newest Silks.
FASHIONS NEWEST SILKS
A Most Unusual Assemblage
SEAL PLUSHES. SO Inches wide, for thrown,
trimmings and coats. A most complete line,
per yard- to 17JMV
ALL SILK DUVETYNB Is very much In de
mand for millinery trimmings and dresses.
We show a full line of new street shades In
this beautiful fabric 50 and 38 Inches wide.
Per yard . 18.50
VELUTINA, THE DRESS VELVET OF MERIT.
This beautiful and practical velvet Is 44
Inches wide, soft drapy finish, In all the new
est shades. Such as African Brown, Field
Mouse, Taupe, Navy, Copen, Burgandy, Beet
Root and Beaver. Per yard 660
BLACK SILK CHIFFON VELVETS, never to
the history were they as much In demand aa
V they are now. We show this beautiful fabric
In a wide range of qualities, 36 and 40 Inches
wide, at 5.95, 6.50, 7.50; 7.95 and 9M
40-INCH AMJRETTB CREPE, a beautiful soft
firm drapy silk that will wash and wear. Will
not slip In the seams. In street and efening
shades worth 4.00. Per yard ' . 2.50.
fcHENEY BROS. KIMON.i SILKS AND SATINS:
A full line just received, In a most beautl- -;
ful range of colorings and patterns. , Per v
yard, at L75 and 25
For Evening Gowns
i We surely have yours in our gorgeous collection of. plain and : brocaded
satins. Silver and Gold Embossed Georgette, Satins and Velvet, Swiss Chif
fon, Taffeta; Meteors, Charmeuse, etc, In a most wonderful range of color-,
ings. Per yard, 2.00 to 22.50. - ; ;
THE 1920 EMBOSSED KDMSI KUMSA for
separate skirts and gowns really advanced
style. Per yard, at . 7.05 and 10.00
TAFFETAS. Special lot of 36-inch satin. Rad
iant and Chiffon Taffeta In a good range of
colorings. Per yard, at 2.00
SATIN DE LUX, 36 Inches wide: .A"
satin that will not rough. - In plain and ;
changeable effect.. In all the street'
and- evening shades. Very ' specially
. priced, per yard m 2W: t-wM
This is headquarters for Tricoletja, Migonetts and Pauletts v
in plain and new drop stitch effects, per yard, 5.95 to 7.50 . , :
CHIFFON TAFFETA, 36-lnch, soft finish, extra
good weight, raven black. Very special per
yard, at 1.S9
54-INCH SUITING SATJN, extra heify; "to
black only. New. suede finish. Will positively"
not rough. One width will niake a skrt.Very
special per yard, at . : ' J.95
MAIM FLOOR. ... ,'..fT'. '. " '"
STYLE NOTES
By Our Shopper
ARTISTIC designers such aa Jenny,
Lucile and Paquin achieve their ef
fects by touches which distinguish their
creations from the average. In planning
a gown it is the methods of applying the
decoration, or the materials used as trim
mings which make or mar the whole.
This season the iridescent trimming is
the favorite. The rays from myriads of
electric lights seem to be caught and re
flected back from the beaded and irides
cent flouncing and bands which would
gorgeously finish any evening gown.
The flouncing is in skirt and tunic
widths, the bands from 6 to 9 inches wider'
The newest evening dresses feature
bodices", panels and bands of these irides
,;. cent materials in pastel shadings that con
trast or accentuate the shade of the gown.
For the debutante nothing is newer or
, more chic than the -nil silk fringe, either
plain, rope or knotted. The fringe is from
vl8 to 36 inches wide and when adorning
, the dancing frock of the slender miss is
one, of the season's cleverest effects.
For gowns of a less formal character
the new vestings are exquisite. Of soft
est foundation with colorful combinations
in yarn. Angora and sill? embroidery
they form the center of interest in the
. gowns they adorn.' ,. ..
. MAW
cWoolen Fabrics
That Shed: a Cheery , Light
on the New Apparel Problems i "
ALL WOOL FjPINGLE, 50 toches wide.'
A fabric exceptionally popular for tail-Stored
suits and dresser in navy blue,"
black and all the wanted fall and winter
shades.- Special price for Monday, at?1
per yard . S.50
ALL WOOL FRENCH SERGE, 42 inches j
.wide. An excellent weight and fine.;
twill, in all the season's best colors, in
cluding plenty of navy blues. Special
for Monday, per yard , 1.95 "
ALL WOOL TRICOTINE, 50 inches wide, "
most wanted and popular, fabric for ifcis "
fall wear, for tailored suits and dresses, V
in. all the newest fall shades including
navy blue and black. ' Special for Mon-
day, per yard - 3.95 -
ALL WOOL FRENCH SERGE, 50 inchea :
wide, in all the wanted -fall and winter ;l
shades. Fine twill and a fabric espe-'
cially desirable for tailored dresses. Spe-' v
cial for Monday, per yard v 12.95
BROADCLOTHS are very popular for this
faU and winter. We offer 4 very; fine ;
quality,, all pure wool .satin" finish,
sponged and shrunk in the season's nev-ii-est
shades, including black.. Special for'
; Monday, aj per yard , ,V 460
FLOOR.