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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 2, 1923)
Improvement in General Business Conditions Shown i Rising Tide of Prosperity In dicated by Reports to Gov ernment — Shortage of Skilled Labor Shown. Washington, March 1.—Evidence of a rising tide of prosperity was por trayed by two different government branches whose surveys, though made for different purposes, registered practically identical conclusions. The federal reserve board, making public its monthly report on finance and commerce, told of increases tak ing place in the production of com modities generally, expansion of en terprises and stiffening prices of \ basic products, while the Department i of Labor, on the basis of responses, reported decreased unemployment, heightening demand for labor in near ly all Industrial centers and an Im pending labor shortage in many areas. The reserve board's account of : heavier bank lending. increasing j building operations, maximum rail road loadings of freight, and expand ing production in basic industries like steel and cotton weaving, checked ; completely with the Labor depart , ment's findings. Industrial employment continued to increase during February and short- | ages of both skilled and unskilled la ! hor were reported by the textile and j steel mills and In the anthracite ,pines. The board added, however, i i,jiat there was still some unemploy ment west of the Mississippi river | but, generally apeaklng. Important ■ wage increases were reported. Four Omaha Compensation Awards Are Announced Lincoln. March 1.—(Special.)—Four Omaha compensation awards were an- ! rrounced. The widow of Frank Conley, killed ih an automobile accident while work ing for the Midwest Novelty com pany. is allowed $la a week for 350 Weeks. Joseph K. Cartee, throat Injured l)y fumes while working in Ford Mo itjr company plant, gets $15 a week liptil disability ends. The maximum amount, $13 a week, is awarded the wife of Chris Crcig. who died following an accident at the Eggerss-O-Flyng company. ’ Guy Hord. aVi employe of the Hart man Furniture company, is to re ceive $14.67 a week until disability ends. His hack was sprained. Additional School Bonds Are Defeated at Gordon Gordon, Neb., March 1.—(Special.)— The proposition to vote $50,000 addi tional bonds for the purpose of erect iog a new school building in Gordon * Was defeated, 366 to 201, at a special flection. At an election a year ago $100,000 was voted and of this sum. jl 0,000 was spent for 10 acres of ground for a school site. Bids were called for on plans, but the lowest bid Was $135,000 and the second election was called. New plans will be pre pared and a $75,000 building erected. Day’s Activities in Washington Representative W. Bourke Cockran, democrat. New York, died suddenly. The Volght filled milk bill was passed by the senate and sent bark to the house for adjustment of differ ences. _ Brig.-Gen. Frank T. Hines took of fire as veterans' bureau director, suc ceeding Charles R. Forbes, resigned. The senate rejected the nomination of Walter L. Cohen, negro, republi can leader of Louisiana, to be cus toms comptroller at New Orleans. i Chairman LaFollette of the senate oil Investigating committee obtained 1 permission to complete its report after I adjournment of congress. Senate approval was given a $400,- | 000 appropriation for continuing the activities of the federal coal commis sion. The house has not yet agreed to the provision. • The house passed, 30a to 36, the riomposlte rural credits btll and con ferees immediately began adjustment nt differences between the senate and house drafts. The German embassey declared its government would be unable to guar antee malntfsiance of peace and order in the Ruhr If the population is pro voked to the point of desperation. A senate Investigating committee reported unanimously that charges of the late Senator Watson, democrat. Georgia, that American soldiers were executed In France without trial, were unfounded. Hale Holden, president of the Chi j cago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, laid before the Interstate Commerce oommiseion a plan for the consolid ation of all the railroads west of Chi cago into four systems. Dr. Axel Leonade Astrom. minister from Finland, arranged to begin pre liminary conversations with Secretary Mellon on refunding of the Finnish debt of $3,281,326 and accrued interest of $1,150,000. The senate adopted the resolution already passed by the house request ing the president to negotiate agree ments with the foreign nations look ing toward restricting the production of habit-forming drugs. Enactment of legislation permit ting restricted immigration of other wise inadmissible aliens into Hawaii to relieve the labor shortage was rec ommended by the senate Immigration committee, which declared American control of the Islands was endangered by the Japanese. President Harding, in a letter, told Representative Rogers, republican. Massachusetts, he did not favor an anthracite embargo to relieve tho fuel situation In New England and felt 1 hat further action to facilitate ship ments rested wholly with the Inter state Commerce commission. Efficiency Is Essential to Government of State Question of Administrative Organization Should Be Considered in Calm, Unbiased Way by Legisla ture, Says Observer at Lincoln—Com mon Good Must Be Served. By PAI L GREEK. Staff Correspondent The Onmhn Hep. Idncoln, March I.—The true pur pose of government is to make life as easy as possible for ihe people. Con trary to 'the impression that some times arises, it is not to give anyone office, power, income or prestige, but to serve the common good. Certain service* the state can per form better than private individuals or groups. The problem of govern ment is to secure these at the least pissible cost and with the least fric tion and annoyance. It is this prob lem that faces the people of Nebras ka. The ambitions of politicians and the maneuvers of parties have no real importance except as they affect the cost and efficiency of carrying on the public business. It is in this calm, unbiased' way that the question of the administra tive organization of Nebraska should be considered. No good citizen wishes to see any proper function of the slate abandoned or crippled under the guise of economy, nor does he approve waste, extravagance or the perform ance of unnecessary services. Some of the things that the state does might be abandoned, with a saving in the tax bill, but with an ultimate greater cost through their having to be performed privately, or as a conse quence of their going undone. Schools and roads, which consume almost half of the state taxes, are examples of this. Hits Schools and Roads. A large part of the cut in state ex penditures proposed by Governor Bryan comes ^.it of the schools and roads. Only a small part of the sav ing would result from his revision of the code system. There is, in fact, no reason to believe that his outline would be less costly than the original code plan, or the “three-department” plan proposed b ya group x>f republi can representatives. This latter proposal was drawn up by a committee composed of R. R. Vance of Hastings, C. F. Donnelly of Fullerton. J. M. Pollard of Riverton and H. M. Nelson of Pierce, with F. B. Dysart of Omaha as chairman. It reduces the number of paid secreta ries from six to three and yet aims to retain every element of business effi ciency contained in the code and to eliminate all possibility of duplication. This is accomplished by classifying the activities of the state according to functions; the accounting system, which puts business principles into the state government; the things own ed by the state and the things super vised or controlled by the state. The department of finance would be left as it now exists, except that the salary of the secretary would be reduced from 15,000 to $S,000 a year. This has charge of all the account ing of the state, checks the expendi tures of all departments, prepares the budget and does the state purchasing. Under the Bryan plan, these various functions would be scattered among the executive council, the state audi tor, the tax commissioner and the commissioner of lands and buildlhgs. Differ on Highway Head. The department of public works, which has to do with roads, bridges and irrigation, would be kept Intact under the committee plan, the only change being that the governor would be authorized to place this depart ment, if he wished, under the direc tion of the commissioner of public lands and buildings, without any in crease in salary, thus bringing all things owned by the state under one head. The governor's scheme would make him the actual head of this de partment, with a state engineer un der his immediate supervision. Whereas Bryan would split the de partment of trade and commerce into two departments, one of banking and the other of Insurance, with himself as commissioner of both, the ‘'three department” plan would preserve it. However, the salary of tho secretary would be reduced to $4,000. Both the governor and tho committee agree on the elimination of the blue sky bu reau. This they justify on the grounds of economy and also because of the impression that many citizens mis takenly held that any promotion proj ect having a permit to sell stock was guaranteed safe by the state. Another similarity with the gov ernor's plan Is found in the grouping of all the ordinary Inspection serv ices. Bryan calls It a bureau, and the committee suggests the name of the “department of permits and in spections which may be changed to "welfare” department. The governor j would pay the director $3,000 a year: | the committee believes a competent ! head should receive $3,500. Both ! would consolidate the Inspection serv- j ices formerly performed by the de- I partments of agriculture, welfare and 1 labor here, although Bryan would transfer some of the duties to tne state agricultural college. The advis ability of thrusting the unpopular , business of inspection on an educa tional institution and thus drawing it into active administrative work is questioned by friends of the schools. Bryan Would Scatter Work. The committee would transfer all experimental and educational work done by the department of agricul ture, including the publishing of sta tistics, to the college. The governor would give the state fair board the task of collecting statistics, thus scat tering Instead of consolidating duties. The idea of gathering all inspectors as far as possible under single con trol instead of attaching them to dif ferent code departments is designed to meet popular complaint of dupli cation. It is claimed by the commit tee that this would cut the cost of In spection in half, without reducing ef ficiency. There are four departments in the committee plan, although only three of these would have paid secretaries as the department of public works could be put under the commissioner of public lands and buildings. The aggregate salaries thus would amount to $10,500 a year as compared with ' $26,500 under the governor's scheme ond $30,^00 under the unmodified code. What the eventual decision will be It Is impossible now to predict. Most probably, the house judiciary com mittee will report oiu both the gov ernor's bills and the ''three-depart- ! ment" bill without recommendation, leaving the question entirely to the legislature. This may come within the next week. The governor has 1 announced himself as opposed to any change in his proposals. Three dem ocratic votes will be necessary to pass any measure over his veto. Compromise I'Un Given. In Its essential the department plan represents a compromise between the code and the governor's proposals. It Is a conscientious attempt to preserve the best portions of the code and to in clude all that Is good of the Bryan plan. The republicans In the house appear determined In support of the simplified department plan. In the senate, however, there are a number of men who favor the retention of the code. A senate bill reducing the sala ries of the cole secretaries was vetoed by the governor, hut another measure providing for the appointment of the constitutional officers to head the code departments Is still to com# up. A proposal not to be overlooked Is Is it costing you too March much to live? If you want to save on cloth ing, food, entertainment, home building, decorating, and the cost of living generally, Good Housekeeping will make it possible. In the big 242-page March issue, stories by Irvin Cobb, James Oliver Curwood and 6 others; and 51 features. How about taking a copy home tonight? Good Housekeeping out today NEW COAL PRICES Effective March 1, 1923 ANTHRACITE Penn. Egg .$21.00 Bernice Grate . S18.50 Spadra Grate . 817.50 Spadra Lump . $16.50 SEMI-ANTHRACITE Greenwood Lump $14.00 Modified Lump..$13.00 Com’rcial Lump $12.00 Mine Run.$10.50 BITUMINOUS LUMP Franklin County $12.00 Charter Oak . .. $11.00 Central.$10.50 Liberty .$10.00 Climax ...••» $0.50 KEnwood 2261 JA ckaon 0640 KEnwood 2262 that advanced by Representative Lamb of Tecumseh, for a short bal lot on which only the governor would appoint the other officers with the advice and consent of the senate. The lieutenant governor would become head of the department of public wel fare; the state treasurer, of the fi nance department, and a seventh code department would be presided over by the commissioner of taxation. While this la In line with modern theories of government, and would be a natural development of the old code system, yet. there is little possibility of the adoption of a constitutional amendment making it possible in the immediate future. Whatever form the changes in Ne braska's government take, the possi bllity of their being held tip pending a referendum is to be taken into con sideration. The government, which should be unobtrusive, functioning so quietly and efficiently that one would scarcely realize that it existed, has oc cupied too great a place in political discussion. Probably the wisest thing would be to settle on some one method and stick to It. Nebraska can not af ford to 'have its life upset every two or four years by changing its entire system of administration to fit the mood of the moment. Bryan Seeks to Lift Two Bills Lost in Committees Lincoln. March 1.—(Special.)—Gov. Charles W. Bryan called on the lower house today to lift two bills killed in standing committees; one a measure which gives him arbitrary power to suspend sheriffs and county attorneys who he believes are failisg to enforce the law. pending filing of ouster pro ceedings against them, and the other a bill introduced by Timnie of Daug las, republican, which gives al! cities anil villages in the state power to vote bonds for the establishment of municipal ice, water or power plants, slaughter houses and public markets. This hill was killed by the house committee on cities and towns. Hastings School Girls Evade Bandanna Edict Hastings, Neb.. March L—(Special.) —Forbidden to wear bandannas in the class rooms, Hastings high school girls have found a way to display the bright colors and yet stay in schools. Each girl that had one bandanna bought two more and used the three for a waist—one in front,' one behind and the third for the sleeves "They can’t very tvcll ask us to take the bandannas off now," one of the girls said. Hastings Guard Lieutenant Is Promoted to Captain Hastings, Neb., March 1—(Special.) —First Lieut. J. M. Turbyfll! has re ceived notice of his promotion to cap tain,'Company G. 134th Nebraska in fantry. He has served with this com pany as first lieutenant since ft was organized two years ago. Captain Turbyfltl served in the Argonne and has had wide military experience. He will succeed Capt. Lawrence Jones, promoted to major. Irregulars Surrender. Dublin, March 1—0^)—It was offi cially announced that 12 Irregulars in North Kerry area, commanded by Tom O'Dricoll. have surrendered, signed the necessary documents and have been released. T^o soldiers were wounded south of Maeroorn by irregu lars who fired upon them from am bush. 1923 Auto Show Is Real Success Exhibit Resulting in Heavy Retail ami Wholesale Sales. The 1923 Omaha. Automobile allow at the Auditorium was declared a de cided success Thursday—the fourth day since it opened—by automobile men of the city. They give several reasons why it truthfully can be called a success: It is the most complete display of American made cars, and is enhanced by beautiful decorations and lighting effects. it is resulting in a heavy retail sale of cars. It is attracting more out-of town dealers to Omaha than ever before, and this is resulting in a heavy whole sale business. The daily attendance is slightly larger than last year. A total of 844 out-of-town dealers had registered up till Wednesday night, according to A. !!. Waugh, manager of the show. Hr. Waugh de clares that the truck display and the display of automobile accessories on the auditorium stage are receiving much attention. Up also calls atten tion to the elaborate musical pro grams played by Oleson's orchestras 1 afternpons and evenings. Beer Kegs Now Obsolete Rail Commission Holds Lincoln, March 1.—(Special.)—The ! Nebraska state railway commission entered an order upon aplication of the Nebraska carriers permitting them to strike from their schedules an item relating to the return of beer kegs. Such an Item is now “superfluous” the carriers stated. A reduction in monthly rates to 70 cents to stockholder subscribers of the Farmers Mutual Telephone company of Avoca was granted. Nonstock holder subscribers pay 90 cents. Disappearance of Man and Boy Is Reported to Police Omaha police have been asked io look for Charles W. Redman, 32, a resident of day county. Neb., who disappeared from his home last Fri day. He is believed to he in Omaha, according to Sheriff Harr of Clay county. Wesley Karschmer, 6322 Evans street, reported to police that his son. Lawrence, • 16, left home several days ago and has not been seen since. Woman Physician Dies. Sioux City, la., March 1 —Dr. Ag nes Richelberger, founder of Matern ity hospital and the Women's and Babies' home, now known as the Flor ence Crittendon home, and one of the leading women physicians of the cen tral west, died in Los Angeles. England buys more products in Canada than does the. United States. —DIAMONDS—, sold, traded in, examined, ap praised, remounted and cared for. ALBERT EDHOLM 2d Floor City Nat’l Bk. AT 2842 For One Day~ Friday Only 150 Trimmed Hats Taken from Our Regular Stock of $5 and $7.50 Hats / on Sale One I)ay Only— at this Ridiculously Low Price—For Immediate Clearance Included arc all the new shapes and materials. Colors such as purple, jriay, orchid, sand and plenty of black. Be here early! > Charlie Chaplin Says He’s 1 oo Poor to Marry Ijos Angeles, March 1,—Charlie < liapiin, film comedian is “loq |eior’\ to marry I'ola Negri, film tragnlien ne “just now,” The l-ns Angeles Examiner quoled iiim today. The Examiner anticipated that "Midsummer is apt l« Is- upon I lie couple,” whose engagement recently was officially announced at Itel Monte, Cal., "before they are mar ried.” ”1 am loo poor to get married just now," said ( haplin. "This is a work ing world and we’ve all got to slay busy and co-operate away from i li maxes of sentiment.” Thayer Couple Is Held on Maun Aet Charges Chicago. March 1.—Chicago police are holding Edward Franklin, 30, and I-uella Hoisted, 20, both of Thayer, Neb., for alleged violation of the Mann act. The arrests followed their al leged discovery In a flat by John Hal sted, brother of the girl. Franklin Is said to have a wife and two children. Animal Industry Bureau Head Resigns His Post Lincoln, March 1.—(Bpei-lal.)—Dr. D. D Tobias, head of the slate animal Industry bureau, has resigned and Dr. F It. Woodring has been placed in charge as acting chief. Dr. Tobias has accepted a position with the Sioux City Serum company. His home is at Wayne. Bishop at Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., March 1 — 'Special.)—Bishop Shayler delivered tho second of his series of lectures on church history here to a large audi ence at St. Mary Episcopal church. He will continue tho lectures each Wednesday night during Kent. Mother of First Otoe County War Viclim Dies at Home Nebraska City, Neb., March 1.— (Special.)—Mis. William Kchelllnger, fit, a resident of thin city since 1SS6, died at her home here She was the mother of Adam Schellinger, the first Otoe county young man killed in the world war and for whom tho local American Legion was named. She Is survived by tier husband, one sister and one brother. Nebraska City .Must Refund -S6. )00 Fxcess Hank Taxes Nebraska City, Neb., March 1.— (Special.)—This city will have to re fund to the county treasurer of Otoe county an amount estimated at $g,50Q by reason of the supreme court de <i-,on •regarding Assessment* mad* against capital stocks and surplus o. state banks. Every bank In this cit> bad paid its tax without protest and tho city had received its share. By— the decision the school cSiytrict of Ne- , braska City will lose approximately J3.000. Governor's Chief Clerk Called Home hy Hines# Lincoln, March 1.—(Special P—Col. J. II. Pressoti, chief clerk in the office of four Nebraska governors, was called to Omaha tonight following re ceipt of a telegram that his wife was near d>ath in an Omaha hospital. The colonel, who is more than SO. was ill in a hospital for two weeks and ha? been able to work in the governor's office only the last two days. €)nwcm,vd6rn&Co. * REORGANIZED Vojrue Pattern No. 6977 Youthful design* for checked gingham with •elf or eotraating bind ings. Ginghams J V For Early Sewing Spring ginghams have arrived, new plaids and cheeks of all sizes in the finest domestic and imported weaves. This is the time to make your selections and start your spring sewing. Several prices from 35c to $1.25 a yard. New Vogue designs for tub frocks are being shown in the Pattern Department. Second Floor HUNDREDS OF OMAHANS— Representing nearly every walk of life, partners in the NEBRASKA POWER COMPANY, yesterday received their “dividends”—w ages earned by the Dollars these folks have invested in Nebraska Power Stock. 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