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Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
New Police Chief Says No Radical
Changes Will Be Made on Force

Chief of Detectives M. F. Dempsey
succeeded H. w. Dunn as chief of
police Monday. He had been acting
chief for several months during the
illness of Chief Dunn, who was forced
to resign on account of i'll health.
Upon taking over his new duties
Chief Dempsey-announced that he
would make no radical changes on
the force. A few changes were made
in the assignment of men starting
the first of the month.
Detective Sergeant P. ]. Rim was
appointed desk sergeant Of the South
Side station, and Probationary Desk
Sergeant Joseph Dlack will return to
beat. F. S. Aughe will be transferred
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
Camp Dodge Supply
"a a. Depot to Be Enlarged
(From a Staff Correspondent.)

(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Des Moines, April l.-(Special Tel
egram AN enlargement of the sup
ply department at Camp Dodge and
an accumulation supply depot have
been ordered by the War department,
according to word received here to-
day.
1t is reported that the Camp Dodge
depot will be trebled in size and local
jobbers and manufacturers encour-
AGED TO submit bids on supplies
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
Must Clean up Des MoineS
Edict of War DEPARTMENT

Des Moines, Ia. April with a
War department warning that Des
Moines will be declared prohibited
district for Camp Dodge soldiers,
unless- moral conditions here are inn
proved, Governor w. L. Harding to-
day inaugurated measures to "clean
up" the city, placing Sheriff. John F.
Griffin Of Polk county in charge of
law enforcement work. Ben Woolgar,
local commissioner of public safety,
and Oscar Rock, a state special
agent, were directed to work with
and under" the sheriff
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02

from the morals squad to detective
1ergeant job. He is assigned to the
South Side station. John Herdzina
will accompany him as probationary
detective sergeant. A. ]. Lepinski will
be transferred from the South Side
to the morals squad.
No new policy for the conduct of
the police department is necessary"
said Chief Dempsey. Il will visit the
various details some time this week
and speak briefly to them on what /
expect done. | will visit both stations
tor an inspection as soon as possible. I"
Chief Dunn expects to take a rest
until his health is fully recovered. He
will remain in Omaha, but he is un-
decided as to what he will do
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
Fifty-Four Millions Worth
i Of Stamps Sold in March

Washington, April 1.-Sa1es of war
savings and thrift stamps in March
were $54,000,000, and brought the total
receipts from that source in the four
months since the war savings cam
paign started to $l2S,000,000. Officials
estimated. however, that actual sales,
some of which have not been reported,
had been about $3.50, 100000 War saw
ings workers are planning on making
special efforts during the Liberty loan
campaign
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
GREAT VESSEL ON
TRIP TO AMERICA;
FEW MEN ABOARD
Efforts Being Made Save VESSEL Which Was Built at
Belfast in 1901 and Flies British Flag;
Has Gross Tonnage of 20,904
Submarine Victim.
(By Associated Press

New York, April The steamship Celtic of the big
White Star liners attacked and torpedoed by German
submarine according reliable information received today in
marine circles here during voyage from Eng to America
Efforts being made to the vessel which, it be-.
ieved carried passengers.
The Celtic tonnage of TO- 904 and has for many
years the largest steamships in
ce 1t was Belfast in 1901 and flies the British flag
Washington, April 1-If there any American SOL
diers at all on board Celtic said here today, they
unber and carried "casuals returning home
It was stated that sick wounded board
- BRITISH LINER SUNK.
London April 1.-The British armed boarding steamer
Tithonus tcpedoed and sunk by German submarine
March according official statement issued by the ad
mralty One mercantile officer and three naval ratings
lost
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
MURDER MAN TO
CHECK IMPORTANT
p. VICE CONFESSION

New York, April 1.-Seven hours
before the district attorneys Office
was to have been informed by Harry
Cohen, also known as Harry the
Yot.' of the name of the man higher
up in the prosecutors anti-gambling
crusade, Cohen was shot and killed
at $50 o'clock this morning.
District Attorney Swami imme-
diately ordered the apprehension of
Sam Schepp, who was one of the
prosecutions star witnesses against
Charles Becker, the police lieutenant,
who was executed for the murder az
Herman Rosenthal. gambler. in l9se,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
THREE THOUSAND GERMANS
KILLED.

THREE THOUSAND GERMANS
KILLED.
South OF the Somme, where tiier,
has been SO much hard fighting, tn.
British appear to have the situation
well in hand and the town hall oil
Moreuil, about which sanguinary
struggles have been swaying, was, at
last reports, still flying the British
flag deiantly from the steeple.
One of the most costly attacks the
enemy attempted yesterday was be.
tween Morelancourt and the Somne.
where heavy assault was made
against the Australians shortly after
midday.
The attackers came forward ir
masses and the British threw them
selves against the advancing lines sc
fiercely that the Germans were hurled
back, leaving 5000 dead.
The British operation at Lassigny
farm, south of Hebuterne, between
Albert and Arras, yesterday after.
noon, which resulted in Strengthening
the defending line, was a brilliant
success.
The Germans were pushed back
with heavy casualties and British
troops returned with 200 prisoners,
40 machine guns and trench mortar.
South of Arras the enemy made
two attacks yesterday. One was near
Hamelincourt. astride the Arras-Ba-
paunie railway, while the other was
north of Boisleux st. Mare. Both of
these efforts were smashed, although
particularly hard fighting occurred
around Boisleux.
Hand-to-Hand Fighting.
In this operation the Germans ad-
vanced in great numbers after an in
tense bombardment of the British
lines for two hours. At three places
Continued on Page Two, Column Five.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
ELECT SENATOR
IN WISCONSIN
TODAY; RACE HOT
Politicians From All Over Coun-
'ry involved; Vote Considered
by Many as Test Of
Loyalty.
IRx Associated Press.l

Milwaukee, April l.-Showers, &C.
eording to the weather man, may be
looked for tomorrow, when Wlscon.
sin voters go to the polls in the mo-
mentus special senatorial election.
In the closing days of the cam
paign. republicans, with Congressman
Irvine L. Lenroot as their candidates
and the democrats, led by Joseph E.
Davies. predicted that the "disloyal
vote" would go to Victor L. Berger,
the socialist candidate, and even to
admit that not all of the Berger vote
could be counted as pro-German, as
the party had attained notable
strength in the state before the war
broke out in 1914. Whatever Berger
rolls, however, above his normal
strength will be credited by demo-
Gratis and republicans to the German
who cares more for his native than
his adopted country-"more for his
mother than his stepmother" as it has
been phrased. t
Reed Hits Solution.
Mr.. Lenroot and his forces have
not attacked the loyalty of the DEM
ocrats. nor have the latter seriously
attacked that of Mr.. Lenroot, al
though he has been called upon to
defend his attitude before America
entered the war. Senator Reeds as
sertion that, ignring Berger, loyal
man was bound to be elected whoever
won, apparently has been quite gen.
orally accepted by the voters. Mr..
Davies considered it his greatest ad-
vantage that in these days, when it is
necessary to give the president solid
backing, the president has asked Wis
consin to elect him.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
"Mary Magda|ene" of Passion
Play, Married in New York

Chicago, April IA marriage IL
cense was issued here today to Lothar
Becker of Houston, Tex, and Barrie
Mayer, who played the part of Mary
Magdalene in the Passion Play at
Oberammergau in 1910.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY.

The most intense fighting continued south Of the Somme in
the where the French have been making such gallant
stand The outstanding feature of the conflict northern
end of the front that the British again have killed great
number of the enemy, which, despite its harsh sound
will end the war; III e, .feA
Today the British initiated forward movement about
Feuchy Copse east of Arra They launched local attack
o'clock this morning and pressed vigorously that they
about 200 yards depth This had tactical
ages but they small compared with the fact that the
British able after the last ten days Of gruellng work.
undertake n offensive operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
SENATE SOLONS
BLOCK ACTION ON
DRY AMENDMENT
Lower Body Passes Bill While
Upper Chamber Spends After
noon Sparring Over
Procedure.

Lincoln, Neb., April There will
be no ratification of the federal pro-
hibition amendment at the present
special session of the Nebraska legis-
lature unless the senate at some fu-
ture date votes to reconsider and
defeat a resolution passed late today
providing the business of the upper
house be limited to the legislation
specified by Governor Keith Neville
in his present proclamation calling
the legislators together.
As no mention was made of the
prohibition question in the governors
call for the session, adoption of the
resolution limiting the senate's busi-
ness will prevent the upper house
from taxing any action on the joint
resolution for ratification of the
amendment which was passed by the
house earlier in the day. The house
voted to ratity the amendment by a
vote of 66 to 7, The senate's vote to
prevent consideration of the amend
ment was IS to 13.
Raise Point of Order.
The prohibition question came up in
an unexpected way in the senate when
McMullen of Gage sent up a motion
that a committee of three be ap-
pointed to request the governor to in
corporate the ratification in new
call.
Moriarity of Douglas moved that
consideration of the motion go over
one day. After considerable discus
sion and while Sandal of York was
speaking on the question, Moriarity
called for point of order that Sandal
was discussing the Henry resolution
introduced last week and laid over un-
der the rules which in effect would
deny the right of the senate to con-
slider the Henry resolution.
Before the chair could rule on the
motion Neal of Nemaha moved that
consideration of the Henry resolution
be at once taken up and the whole
matter threshed out at once. This
was quickly seconded by Moriarity
and the motion passed without oppo-
sition.
Right here the drys put one over
on the other fellows.
Immediately Neal called for a rul-
Continued on Page Two. Column Tnree.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
ALLIESREUAIMLO GROUND
IN VIGOROUS ARRAS ATTACK
German Casualties Enormous When Anzac
Hurl Back Advancing Enemy Forces Near
Somme River; British Take Prisoners

BULLETIN .,..~ -
Paris April 1.-The bombadmen long range German guns
resumed this afternoon. =. @ 4
were killed and injured by the bomardmen according
the official announcement tonight -.
London April 1.-The Germans made two attacks on British positions IN
the western outskirts Of Albert last evening and both epused the
office .,"
South the Somme the enemy persisted his attempts advance along
the Luce and Awe Valleys but made little progress
The machine guns taken by the British their attacks near Sene
on Saturday was l09 ..-~
BRITISH HOLD LINE
British Army headquarters France Sunday March 3The last "a
hours continued the aggressive Germans along the British section
This morning the British holding their with strength and they
had smashed numerous heavy German attacks points taken the
initiative at several places successfully ss1.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02

So"pn1HtNc Local Record.
1918. 1917. 1915 1915.
Highest yesterday II 81 So AZ
Lowest yesterday -. 43 40 35 26
Mean temperature =. 81 46 AZ "a
Precipitation .... 90 r 90 90
Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperat ture ................4 "a
Excess for the day.......,.......,, ia
Total excess since March h1.....,...3 354
Normal precipitation ........... .06 inch
Deficiency for the day.. ......... .O6 inch
Total precipitation since Mar. l.. IL inch
Deficiency since March 1........ "a inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1871. 10 inch
Deficiency for cor period, 1916. LILO inches
Reports From Stations Mt Z. p. Nj.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02
The Weather

For Nebraska-Unsettled cooler.
Temperatures In Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-02

IhuICaLt3 trace OF preclpilallOn. :
L. A. WELSH. Meteorological.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20

dressings department of the N. b.
Chapter, American Red Cross, be
gan it's war work with a. course Of
instructions in the preparations OF Red
Cross surgical dressings, under the
direction of Miss Constance Lee.
Nineteen women completed the course
of eight lessons, and under their SUI
pervision, the workroom at No. 20
Court street was opened and surgi-
cal dressings were produced In con-
stantly increasing numbers.
''On June / the New Britain branch
of tho national surgical dressings
committee became merged with the
the supervision of Mrs. H. B, HUI
mason had been doing splendid work
for more than a year, and from the
main workroom at No. 169 Vine street
had directed the work of auxiliaries
in Plainville. at the Stanley Works,
I.anders, F'rary & Clark, the First
Church, the South Church, the Metho-
dist Church and the Normal School.
Late in June, Atlantic Division
headquarters sent letter to all chap
ters limiting their production of
dressings to the exact kind and guam
titles specifically called for by the
division. Chapters were assured that
the situation was being we'll cared
for, since the surgical dressing pro-
duction had been constantly increas-
ing and had reached a point higher
than estimates indicated as neces-
sary for some months to come. This
order necessitated the closing of
those auxiliaries which could not con-
venfentIy handle the irrigation pads
which now were to constitute our
regular output, and the Plainville
auxiliary is now the only one pro-
ducing surgical dressings.
Other Reports Received.
Mrs. E. w. Pelton, chairman of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20
By Briggs

house committee effectively supervised
the work of this department, until she
found it necessary to resign Septem~
Der /. The various duties comprise
telephoning, cleaning, card systems
filling orders for supplies. etc.
Mrs J. H. Kirkham was appointed
chairman of this committee, Novem~
Der 20, 1917. ..
Mrs. r. b. Mitchell, director
of the cutting work, was untir-
ing in her efforts to supply the great
demand. Cut garments are now be-
ing supplied from national headquar-
ters, which relieves the pressure to a.
great extent.
From the showing made by the
knitting department, Mrs. e. j. Por-
ter, supervisor, is to be congratu-
lated The recent allotment of 5000
pairs of socks, 1000 sweaters 342
helmets, was almost completed, when
the balance was cancelled and we are
now allotted 1 1000 pairs of socks ana
500 sweaters per month, until Janu-
airy Is, 1919. Exf5
One of the most imp ortant depart
ments, of which Miss Flora Bronson
was supervisor, was the making OF
sample garments, directing of sewing,
and inspecting of finished articles
has been an arduous task. but has
been cheerfully fulfilled. We are
most fortunate in being able to se-
cure Mrs C. A. Schmidt as Miss Bron-.
sons successor, the report said.
School Children Aid.
Principal Louis p Slade of the Nevw
Britain High School presented the
report for the Junior Red Cross Chap
ter, including practically every school
child Of New Britain. Plainvi1le, New
ington and Berlin. The sum of SO, 500
was raised and deposited with ROBBERS
Chapman, treasurer. Current ex@
tpenses were met from this fund.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20

"a complete review of the chap
ter activities for this last year would
be almost impossible. In general 1t
NAV be said that our speeding up pro-
cess due to our own entry into the
war reached a climax about last May
when, as the result Of every sort OF
appeal, we had the whole community
fairly behind us. Had there been the
need, I think we could have produced
even more, so loyal and numerous our
+ workers had become. But by spring
the multiplication of chapters
throughout the country had so in
creased the total output that 1T was
apparent the East no longer needed
to carry more than its share OF the
burden. in general also this year has
been notable for many new lines OF
! Red Cross work and, as the result of
a more comprehensive and thorough
division mangem ent, for many
! changes in our methods.
Every department has undergone
important changes. Chief among
these is the new method of dealing
with our vastly increased membership
| now numbering over 10000. The old
! method of sending out bills became
| impractical and it was decided to fol-
! low the national oTSdllHdLlOI dilo
! collect all our m embership fees at
| the annual Christmas campaigns
which were inaugurated last Deem
| ber All memberships were therefore
! allowed to lapse until the week be-
fore this coming Christmas when a
| campaign will solicit the dollar MEM
| bership from all our old members and
as many new ones as we can enroll.
! Work Done For Government.
! Another innovation has been the
/ government order. This was first APP
| piled last winter to the surgical
! dressings and, in the spring, was ex-
| tended to hospital garments. The
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20
w. +. BROOKS HEADS RED CROSS;
YEARS RECORD INSPIRING ONE

Of honorary chairman was given to
Mayor G.. a. QuigIey. A. w. Stanley
was elected vice chairman and Rev.
Lucyan Bojnowski was chosen second
vice chairman. +. w. Irving was
elected secretary, with Miss Grace
Thompson as assistant, and r. r.
Healey was named as treasurer
10000 Members i'm City.
Chairman Brooks, in presenting the
following annual report, said that
there are 10000 Red Cross members
in this city:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20
New Britain Chapter Sends
Over 40 Tons of Clothing,
Valued at $91, 1929, Over
seas-Departments Active.

William F. Brooks, who has devoted
SO much time and energy in organic
ing an efficient Red Cross chapter in
this city, was reelected chairman of
the New Britain branch at the annual
meeting held last evening. The title
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-20

numerous to mention given through
the year. l have tried to express the
thanks of the chapter, but often times
checks are sent direct to the treasurer
and | do not even know of them. For
the generous treatment in the matter
OF rent [ want also to express the
thanks of the chapter. Not only our
headquarters, but Junior department
rooms are now given us rent free, be
side which we had the Styles house
last spring, and recently Mr.. Kolod-
ney's store on Arch street for our Bel
gian relief"
Work Valued at S91,329
In the military relief work report
Mrs. A. G. McKinnie reviewed the &C
complishm ents of the women of New
Britain. Her report follows
The military relief department is
divided as follows Purchasing, house
committee, publicity, surgical dress
ings, cutting, knitting, sewing, pack
ing, transportation.
Production.
Quantity.
Hospital garments ........ II, 500
Hoapitad Supplies .......... 13.436
Knitted articles ............ 1851
Refugee garments ........ 1852
Miscellaneous articles for SOL
dierS .............. 4,Sl8
Surgical dressings .........2 PSI, 246
Total articles -.......... 32l, Az
Total value ........ $91, $4,000
The purchasing departm ent was
ably managed by Mrs. J. H. Robinson,
who resigned June 1, after serving
faithfully for over a, year. She was
succeeded by Mrs. F. A. Searle, who
is conducting this work very sue
cessfully.
Mrs Walter H. Hart gave the fol-
lowing report for the surgical dress
ings committee
ION October Is, 1917, the surgical
Evening star., 1918-02-15
TO AID DEAF MUTEs.

The success and efficiency of grad
yates of the Columbian Institute for
the Deaf. Gallaudet College, is to he
taken as an object lesson in legislative
enorts made to remove prejudice
against employment of deaf mute peo-
pie in business life.
DR.. Percivaf Hall, president of the
Columbia Institute for the Deaf, has
been testifying before the House COM
mittee on education, of which Repre-
sentative Sears of Florida is chair
man, at hearings on II. r. 244 Thfs
bill provides for the Department of La
Dor to investigate and prepare sta
tistfcs relative to the employment of
deaf mutes. The purpose of the meas
ure is to overcome prejudice against
their employment.
This measure is particularly impor-
tant at this time on account of the
number of soldiers who are being made
deaf by heavy artillery fire on the bat
tie front in France. The committee on
educa ton proposes to devise ways for
preparing these victims of the war to
become efficiency citizens.
Evening star., 1918-02-15
RESTORE TITLE MATCHES

NEW YORK, February 15.-Fromi-
nent tennis men from all parts of the
country met at the thirty-seventh an
nual meeting of the United States
Lawn Tennis Association here today to
consider the proposition to restore all
the national championship Journeys
this summer. Opinion among the dele
gates appeared to be largely in favor
of reviving the titles, and Edwin
Fuller Torrey, the secretary. said he
anticipated little opposition, although
some sections of the country were re-
ported as opposed to the project.
The West Side Tennis Club of this
city has put in bid for the national
singles event, and it was reported that
Boston and Philadelphia have with
drawn from the field. While the Long
wood Cricket Club of Boston has voted
not to enter the contest for the ma
tional doubles event. it. is understood
that the club will consent to stage this
event If no other city desires it.
seeking the national clay court cham
pionship at Chicago. Philadelphia is
the principal contender for the ma
tional championship for women.
Some delegates expressed their dis
satisfaction over some of the recon-
mendations of the nominating COM
mittee for the new board of officers
The nomination of Julian s. Myrick
for vice president will be opposed by
Albert l.. Hoskins of Philadelphia, ac-
cordinS to reports.
Evening star., 1918-02-15
DR.. SIMON URGES BUYING
OF WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
Addresses w. B. and E. Employees at
Pythian Temple-Entertain
Program ProvideG by Company.

Interest in the purchase of war saw
ings stamps and certificates among
the employees of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Companys system
was manifested last night when DIR.
Abram Simon made a stirring appeal
urging every empAye of the company
to purchase at least one certificate in
the name of democracy in an address
at Pythian Temple. the occasion being
an entertainment and dance given the
employees and their families by the
company.
Following the presentation of an at
tractive vaudeville program. consisting
of the features now current at the
Cosmos Theater. Camille Little. IA tai
becoming an entertainer of merit. and
amateur talent gathered from among
the employees, dancing to the strains
of Louis n. Browns new 'jass orr
chestra was indulged in by the en-
ployes and their friends who attended
as guests Of the company.
The following committee of employees
every bra nch of the railway and light
ing company were in charge of the en-
tertainment: J. e. r. Shaw. Roy Brady
Clarence Peacock. j. w. Wenner, II. A.
Grimes. w. S. Ballenger, Walker Nc
Lean. w. f. Anderson. R. T. Jenkins.
Parry. NJ. NJ. Merrill, r. B. Patterson,
c. S Kimball. J. C. Mclaughlin. J. G.
Gray. S. :! Folsom. H. K. Sellers. Her
bert jackson, G. E. Haar, jr.; " A.
Sissler, Fred J. Mersheimer, George T.
Moran and L. B. Schloss.