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Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
On1ahans Brauely Face
Big Task of Rebuilding
The List of
Injured
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Frances Micklen, IL years
old, Fifty-6fth and Pine
streets, several bones broken,
back badly injured. May not
live. Operated on at the Uni
versity hospital.
Henry G. Harte, 1924 Capt.
tol avenue, broken shoulder
and possibly internal injuries.
Deep cash across forehead.
Ruth Harte, % years old,
1924 Capitol avenue, three
ribs broken. Possible internal
injuries.
Mrs. Roy Gibson, 631 South
Fifty-frst street, serious in
juries about the body.
SLIGHTLY INJURED.
The following were also re-
ported hurt, their injuries be-
ing less serious:
Mrs. F. Gibson, Fifty:first
and Pine streets, wrenched
back, cuts and contusions.
Mrs. Garland Boswell, Fif-
tieth and Harvey streets, cut
by glass.
Mrs. Charles S. Smith, 634
South Fifty-first sire e t,
bruised and scratched.
Mrs. James Micklen, Fifty
fifth and Pine streets, struck
by flying debris. At Univer-
sity hospital.
Andrew Micklen, Fifty-fifth
and Pine streets, cut and
bruised. At University hos
pital.
Mrs. Henry Harte, 1924
Capitol avenue, bruised.
Frank Drexel, ia North
Forty-ninth street, wrist in
jured by flying splinters.
Mrs. Frank Drexel, TIA
North Forty-ninth street, wrist
cut by glass.
Mrs. J. P. Eckles, 4809
Webster street, cut by glass.
Thomas P. Murnana, 922
South Fifty-first avenue, side
injured.
Mrs. Herman Rocick, Fifty.
fifth and Center streets,
crushed under house.
Mrs. w. L. Brayton, 4817
Underwood avenue, cut on
face and hands by glass.
Mrs. Fred Allen, Fifty-sec-
ond street and Poppleton ave.
nue., bruised by debris.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
BAKER DIRECTS ANSELL
TO DRAFT JUSTICE BILL.

Washington, April 7.-Lieutenant
Colonel Ansell former acting Judge
advocate general and one of the
leaders in the controversy over
courts-martial procedure. has been
directed by Secretary Baker to pre-
pare and submit a bill which, in his
opinion, would correct deficiencies
in the existing military justice sys-
TEN,
The secretary's order, under date
of April S, was made public today
by the War department. At the
same time announcement was, made
that Secretary Baker had refused
for the secohd time to make public
the recent communication from
Colonel Ansell replying to state
ments made by Major General
Crowder, Judge advocate general.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08

On March "a, or Is, 1917, the ad-
miral said, while he was president
of the naval war college, he was or
dered to report without delay" to
the secretary of the navy at Wash
ington. He was not notified of the
nature OF the business to be dis
cussed. Upon his arrival there he
was received -in secret conference
with : Secretary Daniels and
Admiral Benson. chief of naval oper-
ations.
Mission Explained.
He was told that it looked as
though we shall go to war;" and it
was briefly explained that he was to
60 at once ITO see the people on
the other side" and reach an under
standing as to how the United
States best could cooperate with
allied sea forces in operations AGAINST
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
PRESIDENT
AYLEAvE
PARIS IN
DAYS.
Rumors Say Executive Likely
to Abandon ParIeys if
Agreement Not Reached
Within 48 Hours.

Paris, April 7.-President Will
sons orders that the United States
transport George Washington pro-
ceed Immediately to a French port
have aroused much comment here
and are even construed by some of
ficials as preliminary to de-
termined move to force an agree
ment at an early date by the peace
conference.
AS is usual in such cases, various
rumors were soon in circulation and
before night one was current that
the president had delivered an ulti-
matum to the effect that he would
withdraw from the conference I'M
less an agreement was reached in 4S
hours.
1t is confidently asserted by those
close to the president that he did
not contemplate any such action, but
the same authorities have no hesi-
tation in declaring that the president
had made his position plain on the
questions at issue and it is believed
his determination to adhere to this
position is fixed.
The summoning of the George
Washington will place the president
in such a position, it is pointed out,
that he cannot be embarrassed by
having to wait for the transport
should the time come when he
might wish. owing to failure of the
peace delegates to agree or unwar-
ranted delay in finding a settlement
of the peace question, to withdraw
from the discussions.
Available as Transport.
The belief is common that Pres
ident Wilson will not hesitate to
fake definite action if a deadlock is
actually reached.
If, however. the council succeeds
in reaching an adjustment and the
presence of President Wilson for a
longer time is deemed advisable, the
George Washington would be avail
able for the transport of troops to
the home land, and would then be
ready to return at later date for
the presidential party.
The peace conference has appar-
emily reached the turning point be-
tween definite and speedy results
and further prolonged delay. The
indications today were toward ac-
ton, but new doubts began to ap-
pear as to whether the desired re-
suits could be accomplished within
fortnight as Premier Lloyd George
and Colonel House have predicted.
Lloyd George in Bed.
The council of four men was to
have met at II o'clock this morn
ing at the white House." where
the president is still confined TO bed,
but able to consult with his col
leagues in emergencies. 1t devel-
oped, however, that Premier Lloyd
George has been~affected in SINH
lar manner as the president, which
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column F1ve.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08

Germany. One aide would be al
lowed to accompany him, he was
told, and his identity must not be
known until it might be decided to
reveal it after his safe arrival
abroad.
Commander J. V. Babcock, of
New Hampton, Ia, aide to Admiral
Sims at Newport, was chosen to ac-
company him and both officers i'm
mediately donned civilian clothes.
simultaneously, they dropped
their names and assumed Others
more suitable to the occasion" Ad-
miral Sims said he did not clearly
remember what name he bore on his
incognito adventure.
"Babcock and l chose Richard
son and Robertson as near as |
can recall" he said, Il can't think
Of the full names, and am not at
~ s.'-e ','H- these axe correct. Bur
iluniinued On fage IWo. Column EoW.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
OF FRANCE
.EXEMPL|FIED BY
P0LLA|N'S Band
Stirring Martial Airs Rouse
Audience to High Pitch Of
Enthusiasm; SoIoists
Receive EnCOreS.

Owing to the distress caused in
the city by the tornado and the in
clemency of the weather only about
1000 persons attended the French
army band concert at the Audi
torium last night, but the audience
made up largely in enthusiasm for
what was lacking in numbers.
Never have Orahans been stir
red more deeply by the inspiring
strains of "Star Spangled Banner
and LA Marseillaise" than when
they were spiritedly given by the
visiting musicians under the superb
leadership of Capt. Fernand Pollain,
the handsome, smiling, we'll
groomed and masterfu1 conductor,
who captivated the audience by his
grace and skill.
The French military marches
proved the most stirring numbers
on the program, but March of the
Little Leaden Soldiers" American
PATROL" lie Pere La Victoire" and
"Sanbre ct Meuse" also evoked
hearty applause.
Solos Highly Appreciated.
The audience was. held SPELL
bound by the marvellous playing of
Alexandra Debuille in the violin
solo "Rondon Capricosso," by Saint
Saens and BY the soulful perfor-
nance rendition on the piano by
Georges True of "Barcarolle" and
"Etude en- forme de valse," by Saint
Saens. Each of the soloists was
obliged to give an encore.
<. c. Edison. press representative
OF the organization. in brief speech
during the intermission, told the. OBJ
jects of the bands American tour.
The company arrived in this coun-
try 10 months ago, and Omaha is
the lS5th city which it has vfs-
tied. The proceeds of the con-
certs are devoted to French war
charities. The band is composed
of highly trained professional
musicians from the French sym
phony, the Paris opera and 9TH
er great musical organizations, but
every member is war veteran.
many of them wear decorators won
by bravery in battle and most of
them were wounded. Captain Pol
lain received the Cross OF War for
bravery under fire when twice Sc
verely wounded in rescuing broth
er officer.
Visitors Entertained.
The visiting musicians were ell
tertained during the day Monday
with sightseeing at the stockyards,
automobile drives to points of in
terest in the city and a luncheon
given by the Chamber of Commerce
jointly to the visiting musicians and
the Twelfth Balloon company which
returned last week from France.
France will never forget that
when it was beaten to its knees and
bled white. it was American BOYS
who came to the rescut to swing the
balance of battle in its favor" said
Rev. R. L. Wheeler at the Chamber
OF Commerce luncheon.
While the band men were being
taken around the city. a car driven
by Mrs. Despecher, wife of Dr. Felix
Despecher, president of Alliance
Francaise, and in which Captain Pol
lain was passenger, collided with
another machine in turning a corner.
Fortunately neither the French mu-
sician nor ANYBODY else was injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
ST. JOE EDITOR
STABS CIRCUIT
COURT JUDGE
Twelve Wounds inflicted and
Jurist Likely to. Die;
Trouble Result of PoIiti-
cal Campaign Last Fall.

St. Joseph, Mo-, April 7.-(Special
Telegram.)-Circuit Court Judge
Frank P. Divelbiss was probably
fatally stabbed this morning at the
courthouse by Robert S. Lyon,
editor of the Richmond Conserva-
tor. The attack was made in the
corridor leading to the circuit
clerks office about 10 o'clock as the
judge was leaving his chambers.
Lyon is said to have grabbed
Devilbiss, and pulling large
pocket knife, stabbed him IL times,
inflicting eight wounds in the stom-
ach, three in the breast and one be-
behind the left ear.
Divelbiss was taken to his home
in Richmond and Lyon was placed
under arrest soon and taken to Jail.
where he probably will be held until
a preliminary hearing takes place.
No effort has been made to obtain
his release on bond. Lyon refused
to make a statement or discuss the
affair in any way.
The. attack is said to have been
the elimination of bad feeling en-
gendered in the last congressional
campaign in which Lyon made a
vigorous fight through his paper in
support of Congressman Joshua
Alexander of Gallatin and against
Divelbliss. While there has been a
bitter controversy between the two
men, this is the first open clash.
Personalities marked the campaign
and Lyon was extremely vehement
in his attacks on Judge Divelbliss,
who was equally vitriolc in his re-
plies.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
STORM RELIEF AT HAND
BUTFEW SUFFERERS NEED
AIDFROM CIVIC SOCIETIES
Quarter Loss Estimated After Thorough
Investigation; One Twelve-Year-Old Girl Lies
Near Death From Her Injuries, While Others Hurt
Will Recover, 1t Is Believed.

Offers of relief sped swift wings yesterday to this
hundreds of sufferers from the tornado of Sunday night
The Red Cross Chamber of Commerce. Real Estate Board
and the city commissioners represented the
early seeking those who needed help to from the
sudden disaster that had upon them But, such is
the prosperity of the people of Omaha that to last night
the Red Cross had found only which called for
emergency relief.
Commissioner Manley of the Chamber Of Commerce
asked Mayor Smith to call upon the Chamber of Commerce
to supply any relief that might be needed. u
The mayor and city commissioners toured all the
affected districts They went into ruined houses and inter-
viewed the people. They found little need for relief
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
GEN. PERSHING'S BAND
TO TOUR BIG CITIES.

Washington, April 7.-General
Pershing's headquarters band, COM
posed of $50 picked musicians from
the American expeditionary force,
will tour the principal cities of the
eastern states as a feature of the
publicity campaign for the victory
Liberty loan drive. 1t was an
nounced today that the band is ex-
pected to reach the United States
about April IS. Military and naval
bands from many of the training
camps and stations of the country
also will be used during the cam
paign.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08

1t is expected that the matter will
be brought before the city council
at regular meeting this morning.
The assistant chief made the an
nouncement himself yesterday after
noon regarding his resignation, to be
effective on May |. ...
Have you requested Mr.. Demp-
sey to resign?" was asked Superin-
tendent Ringer.
Il have not" was his reply.
do you have any reason to be-
lieve that he will resign?"
Il have not"
Expected Dempsey to Retire.
Further questioning Of Superin-
tendent Ringer brought out state
ment that he expected Mr.. Dempsey
would have retired on his own voli-
ton last February |, when, accord
ing to Ringer, Dempsey would have
been eligible for pension, based on
the assistant chief of police's salary
Of 5000 month.
E Ringer added that he might have
something to offer on the subject
Tuesday, but insisted that he had no
knowledge of any resignation.
Dempsey was appointed chief Of
police April /, 1918, and served in
that capacity until the appointment
of Marshal Eberstein October J.,
Continued on Page Two, Column FourJ
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
BEATEN IN MICHIGAN.

Detroit, April "a recordbreak-
ing vote was cast today in Michi
gan's biennial spring election in
which a constitutional amendment
permitting sale and use of light
wine and beer oyershadowed all
other issues. Scattering returns
from IS precincts out of $500 early
tonight gave 5000 for the amend
ment and 20,ll5 against it. The
figures are largely from rural dis
tricts divided among about 20
counties.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
Rear Admiral Sims Tells
Of Secret Trip to Britain
Was Sent to England by War Department to Reach
Understanding With English Government; Com
mander Babcock of Iowa Chosen as Aide; Had
Eventful Journey in Disguise.

New York. April 7.-How Rear Admiral William S.
SIMS accompanied by aide proceeded ncognto into Eng
land under Navy department orders issued two weeks
before the United States entered the against Germany
told the Associated Press by the admiral here tonight
on his return from overseas.
In reply to questions he gave in simple words straight
forward of his mission passing with dsapassonate
comment many incident of his adventure that well
could be ncorporated into the most romantic of stories
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
Funeral of Private Carey
Will Be Held Wednesday

a military funeral will be given
Private Boyd w. Carey of the L. S.
marines, who died at the navy hos
pital at Brooklyn. His body arrived
in Omaha yesterday. The services
will be held at Stock & Falconer's un-
dertaking establishment Wednes-
day at ) p. M, FIe was the son of
Mrs. Joicy d. Mickey, 1921 Daven-
port street. He was wounded at
Chateau Thierry and underwsD
seven operations
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
Care for Themselves.

SdLC lOI l xuCIQSSlVCS.S
"The peofle in nearly every in>
stance are able to take care Of them
selves" said the mayor Il found
only one person who even suggest
ed that relief might be needed. I
bld everybody l interviewed to let
me know if they require any help.
The Red Cross has asked me to re-
fer needy cases to its disaster cons
mittee."
Walter Jardine, chairman CT the
disaster relief committee of the
Omaha chapter of the AmeEcan
Red Cross, toured the district him-
self and had out other workers do4
ing the same. Mrs. c. M. Wilhelm,
head of the women's section OF the
Red Cross, was out investigating as
early as Sunday night and spent
most of yesterday in this work,
I'VE found only one case ~hch
will require help" she said. This
is Mrs. Edith Gibson, whose honel
at 633 South Fifty-hrst street was
completely demolished. By mir
acle the family escaped. Mrs. Glib
son is i'll and was taken in by the
family of ], H. Willmarth, ga South
Fiftieth avenue. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibson will remain there Tor the
present and Me Red Cross will give
emergency assistance in this in
stance. We want anyone who needs
relief because OF the. tornado visi-
tation to call up the~Red Gross.
"In a day or two we expect to
start more thorough canvass of
the situation. At present everybody
is SO confused and upset aud the
telephones are in such awful con-
dition that the work is hanlpered
somewhat" #.a.
A dozen visiting investigators
were out all day yesterday under di-
rection of Mr.. Jardine and MRS.
Wilhelm. ...
Young Girl May Die
The injured were reported lasn
night to be getting along wen with!
the exception OF Frances Micklen,
12-year-old daughter of James Mick
len, Fifth and Pine streets. Ser
riously injured she was rushed to
the University hospital Sunday
night Yesterday afternoon an OPP
Grafton was performed. She has al
broken pelvis and internal injuries.
Last night she was reported no bct-
ter and the doctors hold faint hope
OF her recovery. Mrs. Mickler and
another child. Andrew, are also at
the hospital but are not injured Sc
riously.
Henry G. Harte, 1921 Capitol ave-
nue., who sustained broken Shout
der and deep cash over the eye.
is resting easily as is also his daugh-
ter, Ruth, % years old. Three of
her ribs were broken.
Damages S2so,o0o.
P. w. Zimmerman, manager OF,
the Western Adjustment and Inspee-'
ton company, estimated last night
that the total damage to property
will be in the neighborhood of $250.-
900. T..
This is very rough estimate"
III oaid' VIC WOll Dt dDlc 10 uldkG
an accurate statement for few
days. We received S. reports today.
Most of the damage is covered by,
There was great rush to the in
surance companies yesterday to take
out tornado insurance Hundreds of
new policies were written by dif-
ferent companies. Lynn Roberts of
the Martini Roberts company stated
Continued on Page Six. Column One)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
All in Fine Trim.

Every one of them was surpris-
ingly fat and rosy-looking,' said
Hays. They were all fused up
about how soon they were going to
leave.
Hays doesn't know whether or
no he will join the police department
again, but says he's going to take a
30-day rest before he makes any de-
ClsluuS, t.....
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08

Has Michael Dempsey Been
Asked to Give>Up His Job?
This Is Burning Question
Assistant Chief of Police Asserts That He Has Beer
Asked to Resign, While Superintendent Ringer
Says Nothing to It; Matter Expected to Come Up
at Council Meeting Today.

Assistant Chief of Police Michael F. Dempsey states
he had been asked resign and that he has resigned
Superintendent of Police Ringer stated that Dempsey had
been asked resign and added that he had know
ledge which would indicate that Dempsey would resign.
Now the question arises Which information is re-
liable, and will time correborate Ringer or Dempsey?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
0MAHANS SEND
WORD BY FORMER
POLICE OFFICER
Returned Soldier Meets 80
Local Boys Before Leaving
France; Send Regards
to Their Friends.

Ninety Omaha boys, members of
the 335th ambulance company OF
the 35th army corps, crowded
around Leo E. Hays, former Omaha
police officer when he arrived in
Faverolles, France, on his way home
and begged him to take some news
of their whereabouts to their rela-
tives in Omaha. Hays arrived in
Omaha last night with list Of the
Boys who asked to be remembered
to their relatives and friends in
Omaha.
He made his way at once to the
police station. Hays was a motor
cycle officer when he enlisted over
a year ago, in the tank service.
He has been in France for nine
months,
Many Omahans.
81 ran into a whole mess of Oma-
ha fellows at Favorelles," he grin
ned. "They made me take heir
names so could tell Omaha in gen.
eral how they were coming out.
They told me they expected to leave
Faverolles about March 8, but they
were going overland to the coast so
Pm sure they haven't landed in the
United States yet, even if they are
on their way across now.
A..
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-08
THE WEATHER:

Unsettled Tuesday, probably
rain or snow in northeast portion;
colder in east portions; Wednes-
day partly cloudy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-11
The Light
in the
Clearing

Soft hair threw ID golden veil over
eur faces.
~Oh, I'm DO glad to see you" she
said % she drew away from me and
aAook back her hair.
"Gollyl this II fun" said.
sNow 60 to sleep and I'll tell You
. story" said she.
Then she told pretty tales Of fair
~ and Of grand ladies and noble gen
tlemen who wore gold coats and
swords and diamonds and silks. and
said wonderful words In such Q won.
dsrful way. dare say It prospered
al the better In my ears because OF
he mystery BY which its meanings
were partly hidden. I had many
questions to ask and she told me what
were fairies and silks and diamonds
and grand ladies and noble gentlemen.
We sat down to one Of our familiar
dinners Of salt pork and milk gravy
and apple pie now enriched by sweet
pickles and preserves and frosted
cake.
A query had entered my mind and
soon after We had begun eating
asked:
Aunt Deel, what Is the difference
between . boy and . sirir
There was Q little silence In which
my aunt drew In her breath and sx-
claimed, "W'yl" and turned very red
and covered her face with her nap
kin. Uncle Peabody laughed - loud
~ that the chickens began to cackle.
Mr.. and Mn. Dunkelberg also covered
their faces. Aunt Deel rose and went
to the stove and showed the teap0t
along, exclaimins:
Goodness gracious sakog aliv0w
The tea stopped over ON the stove.
Uncle Peabody laughed louder and
Mr.. DunkelberGs face was purple.
Shep came running into the house
just as ran out OF It. I had made
I'D my mind that I had done some
thing worse than tipping over what.
not. Thoroughly frightened ned and
took refuge behind the ash-house.
where Sally found me. I knew of
one thing would never do again. She
cOaxed me into the grove where We
had another play spell.
I needed just that kind Of thing.
and what Z time 1t was for me! 4
pleasant sadness comes when think
Of that day-it was % long ago. A.
the Dunkelbergs left u I stood look
ing down the road on which they
were disappearing. That evening ny
ears caught . sote Of sadness In the
voice Of the katydidA and memory
began to play its part with me. Best
Of all I remembered the kisses and
the bright blue eyes and the soft curly
hair with the smell Of roses N It
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