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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1919)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 7, 1919. MAY RETIRE ALL VETERANS AMONG THE CITY POLICE Rumor Says Ringer Will In troduce Resolution In Coun cil This Week-Refuses to Make Statement. Police Commissioner Ringer will introduce a resolution in city coun cil this week calling for the re tirement of all men on the city po lite force who--are over 50 years old and have had more than 20 years' service, according to a well founded rumor at the city hall. This order will take some of the most faithful' and valuable men on the force, including Captains Mad den, Heitfeld and Vanous; Sergeants Dillon and Sigwart, Turnkeys Drady and Burns and about 10 pa trolmen and detectives. Commissioner Ringer declined to five out any statement yesterday re garding the action. "I may have something to say in a day or two," he said. Mayor Won't Talk. Mayor Smith, when asked about it, said the news should be given out by Mr. Ringer. "That is Mr. Ringer's department mid he will give out whatever news tl,'-re is to give," said the mayor. "Do you know whether these men i-re to be put on the retired list?" the mayor was asked. "I know Mr. Ringer has some plans, but he is the man to give them out," said Mayor Smith. It is stated by those in a position to know that the move U to be made to "get new blood" in the police de partment. "A police officer must be very ac tive," said Mr. Ringer, "and we have to see to it that the officers main tain the high standard of active efficiency." ' ' ' Plan is Discussed. Mr. Ringer has discussed the re tirement plan with Mayor Smith and the mayor is said to agree that it is a good policy. It is also stated that the retire ment of captains may not be called for. This would leave the three oldest captains on the force. Sergeant Sigwart joined the force i. 1882. Serjeant Dillon in 1889. Both were off for several years. Sergeant Havey handed his res ignation in Friday after 37 years of continuous service. Pensions of half the salary re ceived at the time of retirement are provided for on the police force. This gives a sergeant a pension of $75 a month. Detectives and .pa rrolmen get from $50 to $75 a month in pension on retirement. Eight Alleged Drug Addicts Being Held For Revenue Officers Eight alleged drug addicts are be ing held at 6entral police station for investigation and disposition by agents of the internal revenue de partment. They were arrested Fri- day by police. ' Detectives raided the home of Fred Stokes, 1005 Capitol avenue, Friday night and arrested him and two others, Charles Diggs, 1502 North Fifteenth street, and Nora .' Dolglas 2123 Charles street. Quantities of capsules containing morphine and cocaine were found in a dresser in one of the rooms, police say. All arc negroes. Alfeura Stew art, 620 Nprth Seventeenth street, .was also ordered held -for federal authorities. Pearl Nickelberg, ne ! Kress, 1010 Capitol avenue, was booked for dipsomania Friday night When detectives found eight cap sules of morphine in her room. Three other persons , are being held for investigation by the city health authorities. Commissioner Ringer and Chief Eberstcin last spring , denied there was a drug traffic ring here as dis closed by The Bee, and refused to act, until federal authorities issued orders that an investigation be made and all dope suspects be arrested. Three German Guns Gift to Omaha From French Government Three more captured German guns have been presented to Omaha. These are the gift of France. Mayor Smith received"! letter yes terday from Marcel Rouffie, inspec tor general of French ordnance to the United States, stating that one 77-millimeter gun and two machine guns, all captured by the French from the Germans, have been pre sented to the city of Omaha, "as a small token of the friendship of the French nation for the city of Omaha." Mayor Smith wrote, asking for these guns, last April. They afe now in a French warehouse m Brooklyn. We will take steps to have them Shipped here at once," said Mayor Smith. "Probably hey will be placed in the parks." Mayor Wires Coal Men On Reported Shortage of Cars Mayor Smith yesterday telegraphed , to the mayor of Sheridan Wyo., and to Peter Kooi, one of the large coal operators there, asking whether there is a shortage of coal cars there, as was reported by Governor Mc Kelvie today. "If I find there is plenty of coal and lack of cars I will take the mat ter up at once with the railroad ad ministration," he said. Milk! Milk! Special Sale All This Week Carnation and Pet Milk, tall cans..lSc Try HARPER'S today, it will pay. H. H. HARPER CO. 1T1S Howard Straal TUxbrna. BM. Brief City News Hae Root Print ItBeacon Pretm Vmcnma CUmnara Burrf -Ordn Co. New D. E. Bnok Heir Mr. and Mrs. David E. Buck. 4109 North Nineteenth street, report the birth of a son. Dance Is Postponed Dance of the Workmen's Circle, branch 173, which was to have been held to night at Kelplne academy, has been postponed on account of the fuel situation. Fred Hans Visits Omaha Fred Hans, for many years chief of de tectives of the1 Northwestern rail road west of the Mississippi river, accompanied by his son, Fred, Jr., is In Omaha for a few days from the Lusk (Wyo.) oil fields. Owing to the grave furl situation it is necessary to suspend the oper ation of passonger trains wherever possible. In addition to service al read suspended, Train 12 will be dis continued, Omaha to Manilla, ef fective Monday, December 8th. Con sult ticket agent for full informa tion. Adv. Litigation Over Name The Omaha Retlnlng Co. asked the district court yesterday to enjoin the Omaha Oil & Refining Co. from using that name. The latter company changed Its name from Walsh Brothers Co. on August 23, 1918, a month after the incorporation of the Omaha Refining Co.. it is alleged. Buy Bisr Rancl W. E. Foshier, automobile dealer, and Wilson T. Grnham, realtor, have purchased the 1,320-acre Backus ranch 15 miles south of Atkinson. Neb. This ranch is regarded as one of the best hay and stock farms In the state. The price Foshier and Graham paid is not announced. The land was bought as an investment. Directors to Meet At the request of O. W. Wattles, president, a spe cial meeting of the bosird of di rectors of the Douglas Hotel com pany is called for December 11 at i p. m. in the directors' room of the United States National bank, the purpose of the meeting being to con sider th'e question of dividend, and any other matters which may be presented. ' T. H. Matters Sued Thomas H. Matters and Fred E. Hale were sued in district court by the American FIVE HOUSES ARE CLOSED BY COURTS ORDER No Defense Made- to Charge Y That Seventeenth Street Buildings Were U$ed Unlawfully. Owners and occupants of houses numbered from 611 to 619 North Seventeenth street, were closed by injunction yesterday und. a decree signed by District Judge Troup in accordance with the provisions of the Alberts law. The owners and occupants made no defense of the charges filed against them two weeks ago by Chief Deputy County Attorney Cof fey to , the effect that the houses were used Tor purposes of immor ality. The police department showed that 88 arrests have been made in the five houses in a little more than one year. The decrees signed by Judge Troup crder the following houses closed unil further order of the court: No. 611 North Seventeenth street, Ruth Livingston, tenant; Jane Alex ander, owner. No. 613 North Seventeenth street, Mrs. Stella Moore, alias Ashtnore, tenant of the first floor; Kate Allen, tenant of the second, floor) Sarah Vangrovitsch, owner. No. 615 North Seventeenth street, Carburetor company for $2,328, which, it is alleged, the defendants received on the alleged pretense of using it to promote the sale of car buretors manufactured by the com pany. It is charged that Matters and Hale converted the money to their own use. Divorce Courts On grounds of nonsupport, Judge Day in divorce court awarded de crees of divorce to Genevieve Hall from Hugh: to Cora Long from Tohn: to Maeme Benson from Wil son; to Maud Elliott from Jerry and to Alice Hudson from Charles. Hazel Mogan was granted a di vorce from Alfred Morgan With cus tody of their child and $25 a month alimony by Judge Wakeley in di vorce court. Mie charged her hus band with cruelty. A divorce decree granted Anna Tjenall from Erick by Judge Wake ley in divorce court provides that Mrs. Tjenall shall have custody of the two children and that Mr. Tjf- nall shall have the privilege of visit' inn "one of the children at reason able intervals. He is ordered to pay $Z5 a month alimony. Fred Nutzman asked the district court for a divorce from Stella on the Kround of extreme cruelty, Their married life started August 4, 1914, coincident with the big war, After 20 years of marriage Emilie oenno sued tor a divorce in ais Mrs. P. C Mathews and Ruth Mad sen, tenants; Sarah Vangrovitsch, owner. No. 617 North Seventeenth street, Mrs. John Morris, alias Nell Clay' ton, tsnants; Sarah Vangrovitsch, owner. No. 619 North Seventeenth street, Mrs. C. E. Doedendorf, tenant; Mor ris Newman, owner. Opan to 4 Until Coal Is More Plentiful. DRESHER BROS. Dyara and Cleaners 1211-17 Farnam St. Tyler 345, SH Coil We CAvistmas Store for Svery&xhf The Gifts That Carry the Spirit of Remembrance Longest Are The choice of a book is an art as sisted by instinct, for the choice de pends qn one's knowledge and ap preciation of the friend who is to receive it. New Fiction. ."Lamp in the Desert"," Ethel M. Dell, $1.75. "Sisters." Kathleen Norris, $1.60. 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The kindest reflections we associate with the Christmas book of old, with its faded cover and crumpled leaves. Essays, Biography, Etc. "Broken Soldier and the Maid of France," Henry Van Dyke, $155. "An American Idyll," Cornelia S. Parker, $1.71 "A New Revelation," A. Conan Doyle, $1.25. "White Shadows in the South Seas," Frederick O'Brien, $4.25. "The Little Chap," Robert G. Anderson, 75c. . "Impressions of Theodore Roosevelt," Lawrence , F. Abbott, $3.00. "Theodore Roosevelt," Wm. Roscoe Thayre, $8. "Youth of James Whltcomb Riley." $3.50. "Theodore Roosevelt's Letters to His Children.'" $2.00. ' v "Chimney Pot Papers," Brooks, $2.00. "Walking Stick Papers," Holliday, $2.00. Books of History and Travel. "Tramping Through Mexico,' Franck, $2.00. "Steep Trails," John Misir. $3.00. "History of the United States," Chesterton, $2.50. "Spell of Switzerland," Dole, $2.50. "Egypt" Hlchens, $6.00. "New, Map of Asia," Herbert A. Gibbons, $2.50. "What Happened to Europe;" Frank Vanderlip, $1.25. "Chronicles jot the White Mountains," Kil bourn $2.25. ' , ' 0 J For Boys and Girls. "Children's Life of a Bee," Maurice Maeter linck, $2.00.t "Boy Scouts Year Book," Matthews, $2.00. . "Oh, Man!" Clatre Briggs, $1.50. "Pocahontas," Virginia Watson, $1.50. "Indian History for Young Folks," $3.00. "Life of Roosevelt," Hagedorn, $1.50. "Bora Aeroplane Book," Collins, $1.50. "Rosemary Greenway," Joslyn Gray, $1.50. "Huldy's Whistle." Miller. $1.35. "Lost With Lieutenant Pike." Sabln, $1.35. For Young Children. "John Martin's Jolly Big Book," $2.50. "Magic of Oz," Frank L. Baum, $1.50. "Friendly Fairies," Johnny -Gruelle, $155. . "Happy Go Lucky Bubble Book," $1.00. "Funny Froggy Bubble Book," $1.00. Lyrics from A to Z. Dulac Illustrations, $2.00. "Little Sunny Stories," Johnny Gruelle, $1.25. "Little Babs." George Mitchell, 60c. "Billy Bunny's Fortune," Elizabeth Gordon, THIRD FLOOB trict court, alleging that her hus band, Elias, was cruel She asks for an injunction against him and for possession of their home, 2202 South Twentieth street, which she says she now owns. Lena Simms alleges in a petition for divorce filfd in district court that David Simms cut her on the wrist and deserted her. Alleging that his wife, Lillian Sor ensen, deserted him and now lives in Fort Worth, Tex., Alfred Soren sen asked the district court for a divorce. Marie Russell sled suit in district court yesterday for a divorce from Charles Russell on allegations of cruelty and nonsupport. She asks to be restored to her maiden name, Whelan. J Pauline Kotz alleges in a petition for divorce filed yesterday in district court that her husband. Theodore Kotz. has threatened to kill her. She asked that he be restrained from molesting her in their home, 2715 S street William Garner alleges in a peti tion for divorce filed yesterday in district court that Violan Garner abused and nagged him. They sepa rated In 1912, Ruby Pearl Wells asked the dis trict court yesterday for a divorce, from Benjamin Floyd Wells on the' t i 1 i 1 ground of nonsupport and desertion. I She asked that he be enJoiiVa fronW molesting her at her noma! 160" Grace street. William Blessie charges in a peti tion for divorce filed yesterday in district court that Helen Blessie has treated him cruelly. He says he spent nine days in the county, jail , when she had him arrested on a charge of wife abandonment, which, he alleges, was without foundation. They were married April 16, 1919. Save the Goal! 1 Do Your Part to Meet the Appeal ' of the Fuel Administration It is the duty of everyone to save every pound of coal possible. To strive to do all in their power to help the Fuel Administration. Following are the rules' given out by the Fuel Commissioner, which faJsj j were clipped from a daily newspaper lava duet source ice' the strike began, ud TO - .these mine' produced only 40 jer cent of - normal capacity, accord ing to Snyder. flew Ordr' to Ca1 Palm. To m tend, its-program etui farther. the committee Wedoeeday night ls sum the following orfler to eon lealen: Do net take an order Ifthe purchaser' lus k alx dayt cup. Insist that every purchaser eufr down consumption of fuel by the following method Close unused rooms. Turn off your registers' and radiators. Reduce' maximum temperature In homes to W, dear ets and still lower In businesa'pla closed. Keep windows' and doors Put more lotkse en your baofc and ese coat en the fire. ndristo are to be allowed a certain or neat i save THESE rales will be followed by all Omshans, and as erer? Tttorri pot aible will be cut off from heat, and houses and apartments' in general will be more or less chilly wise people will tab every, preesatka to pn rent taking colds. ,; Peopto win dress wanner than heretofore People are gomg to wear heavier mtorim&. WdisM heavier petticoats and negligees. Men and women will wear flasetette rdgfcf gowns aril paaiiaC'i' -Heavy bathrobes will be rarrwsally need. People will wear sweaters and scarfs when the hone is cool, or wiisst going into cold rooms j Wanner clothing wCl be needed for the eMthm, More blankets will be needed for the beds. ' Oil and electric heaters wH be needed to heat special rooms wttitofldi forcing the furnace. r ' When these things taw provided for jrm protection, your ofrftftratlon: of fuel will be sale. v ' Here are some of the things we have to help ytw find the desired com fort and protection. ;h Majestic Electric Heaters Giro Tory Intense beat, guaranteed for 1 year, complete with long cord $1 r.oo 1XJ OIL HEATERS $6.25 to $9.50 Conserve coal by using an oil heater with one of these heaters you can keep a room comfortable at very nominal expense. We feature Perfection Oil Heaters they are smokeless and odorless and are simple to operate so constructed that they can be carried from one room to another without danger. Perfection OH heater large size smoke less and odorless Japanned Trimmed, $0.25 Nickel Trimmed, $7.50, . Ail Blue Enamel $9.50 Hot Water . Bottles $2.25 to $3.25 s ' ' ' ' . . i. Thermos Bottles $2.500 $5.75 Blankets and Comforters Beautiful down filled comforts covered with very fine quality of " figured sateen with double panel around border for full size beds. Qood range of handsome colors, , $17.50 each Wool blankets of heavy weight and splendid 'quality. These are soft and fluf fy and will give great warmth. For full site beds and in color of white with fancy borders as well as handsome block designs, $16.80 each. Blanket comfortables, siw 72x94 inches. These come in handsome fig ured designs. and in colors of blue, pink, tan or grey ribbon bound edge. Neatly boxed, $6.00 each. of very heavy weight and splendid quality. These have dark blue borders and are large size, 64x80 inches, $4.75 each. Army Grey Wool Blankets Plaid blankets. This quality will give great 'warmth and "are for full size bods. In colors of grey and white or pink and 'white, $6.50 a pair. Baby blankets in all white with blue or pink borders.' Generous size, neatly bound ends, $2.75 a pair. Cotton filled bed com forts with excellent quali ty of figured covering. These are of large - size and are unusual values for $5.25 each. Boys' Outdoor Clothipg Mackinaws, $8.95 to $20.00. Heavy Corduroy Suits, $10.00 to $18.00. , Junior Overcoats, $8.95 to $30.00. C Ages 2 to 12 years, wonderful line very snappy models. Boy's Overcoats, $13.95 to $30.00. Sweaters, V neck, all wool, shaker knit, $4.95. $ v " If - if i Women's Underwear Men's Wear Sweaters, $4.95 to $16.50. . ' Blanket Robes, $7.50 to $22.50. ' ' - Gowns, outing flannel, $1.75 to $3.00. ' Pajamas; $50 to $4.50. Underwear, $1.7$ to $10.00. Wool Hose, 75o to $1.50. . i ' Gloves, $1.75 to $25.00. - ' Mufflers. $1X0 to $16.50. Flannel Shirts, $2.50 to $7.50. Men's Caps, $2.00 to $35.00. 5 Union Suits $1.75 Carter and Dalby make; fine ' quality white cotton; low neck and sleeveless, ankle length, $1.75 each. Union Suits $198 Fine quality wool and part wool; high neck, long sleeves, low neck, sleeveless and Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length, $1.98 each. Tights for Women, $1.50 to $2.50 1 Women's black part wool ankle length tights, open or closed, $1.50 to $2.50. Women s ose Cotton Hose 85c ' Women's mercerized cotton hose in black, gray, navy, brown and white; double garter tops, full v O H sesamless OOC Wool Hose, $1.50 to $3.75 Women's heavy and light weight wool hose; plain and fancy, heather mixtures, $1.50 to $3,75. Ess-ta to 7fie Cfiristmas Store for SvervEcdif I ft "7