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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 14, 1918)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JULY 14, 1918. STATE LOSES IN POTASH ROYALTY IVcR $500 A DAY One Deal Held Up by Shumway 3id Board Is Costing the School Fund Huge Sum in Cash. Thomas L. Briggs of Sheridan coun ty, who is concerned in the potash producing industry, says the action of Commissioner Shumway in holding up his proposal to lease a lake is costing the state of Nebraska $500 a day. Mr. Briggs has offered a $10, 000 bonus and a royalty on all pot ash produced, but is unable to get action at Lincoln. That the state is losing money and the public is be ing deprived of a needed war article is made very clear by Mr. Briggs in his letter. He says: "July 11, 1918. G. L. Shumway, commissioner of public lands and buildings, Lincoln: After a remark-j ably long delay I have received your I letter of July 5 in answer to my prop osition of June 12 to lease the potash lakes on section 36, Sheridan county, Nebraska, leased by me, at a royalty of one-eighth of all the minerals pro duced and a bon-s of $10,000 cash with the suggestion that I would ne gotiate further with you if this prop osition was not satisfactory. Ten Times Ridgell's Bonus. "I feel that inasmuch as I am offer ing ten times as great a bonus as Fire Commissioner Ridgell's syndi cate has offered, and the further fact that I have been a resident of that vicinity as an actual working ranch man for 30 years, that my proposi tion is entitled to some consideration at the hands of your board. I pro posejo pump water within 30 days; to be specific, I would pump about 800 tons of water a day. This would produce at the present time about 60 tons of potash a day worih ap proximately $100 a ton. Aside from the cash bonus of $10,000 I offer the state, its royalty of one-eighth of these minerals would give the state about $500 a day for the school fund or about $15,000 a month, mere than 5180,000 a year. Delay and Loss Incurred. "Mr. Shumway, you must know at :he best it will be over six months before this matter can be disposed of in the supreme court, as a motion for re-hearing and hearing upon said mo-, tion are permissible, and the case cannot be submitted toj the court until some time in October. Thus the state will lose nearly $100,000 while you are waiting for the su preme court to pass on this question. "You must know that this fertil izer is needed for the production of crops to maintain the war. You must know that your board is hindering the production of crops bv its action. You must know that the legislature has made such act seditious and sub ject to prosecution. You say that, 'pending the appeal of the decision to the supreme court, this department is not in a position to comply with your request. A majority seems to be inclined to await the determina tion of the issue of the court before taking any action.'. As to the first sentence in this paragraph you are mistaken. The decision of the dis trict court of Lancaster county ex pressly gave you permission to lease this land to me. As to the second sentence in this paragraph I would like to ask you why the majority seem to be inclined to await the de termination of the issue of the court before taking any action? Why Is It Held Up? "It it because the syndicate organ ized by Mr. Ridgell, the state fire commissioner, is an appointee of the governor, the chairman of your board? Is it because this syndicate is composed of politicians of demo cratic persuasion and a federal office holder of like political faith, that they desire to turn down the proposition of an actual settler and occupant of the ground, an old time resident of bheridan county, for a bunch of non resident politicians who are not of fering to do as well bv the state in any particular, who have no way of pumping tne water tor potash if they get tne contract, who only expect to exploit and sell thejease if they get it." i am a.'so informed that you and other members of the board are candidates for election to various of fices this fall. If the people of the state of Nebraska understood their interests are suffering a loss of $500 a day Dy your action, a loss that will be permanent if the war should end and the price of potash be reduced below the cost of production before the potash has been entirelv extracted from the lakes, I predict that your action in this matter, while pleasing to a tew democratic politicians, will not enhance your political fortunes generally. Promise of a Hereafter. "Many of my friends have urged me to allow my name to be used as a candidate for the legislature, so that I may be in a position to secure a full and complete investigation of this entire matter and. I have deter mined to do so, and will file applica tion to nave my. name placed before the voters at once. My platform will De "justice to the state and to the farmers,' and if e:ected will see that no stone is left unturned to give the people all the facts in regard to this most remarkable transaction. I will thank you for submitting this letter to the board and for a prompt, an swer. Kespecttully yours, "THOMAS L. BRIGGS.' S A Former Union Pacific Man Now Safe in France lit) BfflHHi . mm White Blouses vox i18 fti Tnm n in ii ii ii li'iiii iwi mit J HAROLD RILEY. Mr. T. R. Riley. 2806 South Thirty- third street, has received word that her son, Harold Rilev. has reached France safely and now is on his way to help give the Huns their due. Young Riley, who was a clerk in the Union Pacific headquarters at the time of his enlistment in the quar termaster's corps, is a first-class private in Supply Company No. 309 He was in training several months at Camp Johnston, near Jacksonville. Fla., before leaving with the expe ditionary forces. Five Automobiles Burn When Garage Is Destroyed a garage at n south Twenty-fifth street, belonging to John Campbell of 2801 Hamilton 6treet, was partially burned Friday night between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, together with the cars contained in it. The probable loss will be more than $5,000. The garge contained a Packard auto mobile and a motorcycle, belonging to Mr. Campbell, a Packard belong ing to Ward Burgess and a Hudson belonging to Edgar Morsman. Mr. Campbell is of the opinion that he can repair his car, but the others seem to be more seriously damaged. i Veto is dustii: ed Washington. July 13. The house today sustained President Wilson's veto of the agricultural bill. A motion to pass the measure over the veto was defeated, 172 to 72. Refunding of Excess Brandeis Inheritance Tax Is Still Delayed It has taken Mrs. Charles Wesley Turner, widow of the late Hugo Brandeis, four years to obtain a court judgment for the return of $5,000 which she paid in excess inheritance taxes to the state of Nebraska. The county commissioners Saturday put another obstacle in the way by refer ring the matter of the repayment to the county attorney. Through some mistake, the estate of Hugo Brandeis paid $5,000 too much to the state for inheritance tax. This money has since been paid into the permanent road fund of the county- H. H. Baldrige, attorney for the es tate, says that he is willing to waive the $1,300 accumulation of interest, if the county commissioners will agree to abide by the court ruling and re fund the money. But if the board re fuses, the case will naturally be ap pealed to the supreme court. If that court upholds the order of the lower court, the county will be forced to pay the $5,000 plus the present interest, plus whatever interest accumulates until the supreme court renders a de cision. This will be about two years. Officers' Club House At Fort Crook Burns; South Side Gives Aid Fire which was discovered in the third floor about 12:45 Saturday aft ernoon, partially destroyed the club house used by the unmarried officers at Fort Crook, involving a loss of about $2,000. The house is a three story structure, 60x120 feet. The fire was presumably caused by defective wiring. Practically all the contents were removed except a few of the per sonal effects of the officers. The building was saved from complete de struction through the efforts of three local fire companies, Nos 1, 3 and 9, which were under the direction of Assistant Fire Chief Dineen. The companies made the run to the fort in the record time of 17 minutes, and were able to render effective service tp the soldiers, who were fighting the blaze. The fort has been almost de serted until Saturday morning, when 200 men arrived. Echoes Heard at Fall of Gavel in Omaha Lodges Odd Fellows. At the regular meeting of Hesper ian Encampment No. 2 Odd Fellows' hall next Thursday night, officers will be installed for the next term. At the last meeting of Triangle En campment No. 70 it was voted to be present in a body. ' Lawton Auxiliary. Glen Henrv W. Lawton Auxiliarv No. 1, U. S. W. V., will meet Wednes day afternoon at 2 o'clock in Memor ial hall court house. American Insurance Union. Liberty chanter No. 674 will eive a dance in the hall, Lyric building, Monday. This is the first of a series of dances to be given. Omaha Council. Omaha Council No. 1. T. O. U. A. M, will meet Friday evening in Labor temple. Installation of officers and other business will come up. General Henry W. Lawton auxiliarv No. 1, U. S. W. V.. will meet to do Red Cross work-Tuesday at Masonic temple. Shoe Cutters Strike for Big Increase in Wages Brockton, Mass.. July 13. More than 1,600 shoe cutters in 40 factories here engaged in making army shoes. struck today for higher wages. They demanded an increase of $12.50 a week. The strikers are members of the Boot and Shoe Workers' "union. John F. Tobin, president of the union, de clared their action illegal and un warranted. Close Insurance Companies Washington. lulv 13. The interests of all foreign insurance comnanipc classed as enemies or allies of enemies are being closed out and the remain ing properties taken over by the alien property custodian, who announrpH today there are four marine com panies, 13 fire companies, two life companies and one casualty company, in addition to four companies incor porated in the United States, but un der enemy ownership. WMt Wash Dre In Two Groups There are many warm days before us and White Dresses are cool looking as well as stylish. Come here Monday and economize. At $19.00 White Voile Dresses, all new models, with deep collars, trimmed with lace; some with a suggestion of light colored embroidery; tunic effects, braid trimming and with wide belts; all perfect fitting and all splendid values. Get one of these at this low price. White Wash Skirts In Two Groups Everyone guaranteed not to shrink and with two good months of wear time ahead, these prices are surely interesting. Economy here. At $10.00 White Organdie and Voile Dresses, with large Quaker collars, in surplice effect fronts; made over net body Rnd with self piped collars and cuffs. These Dresses are ideal for hot weather wear. In this lot you will also find some Dresses in delicate pastel shades. All sizes. Second, Floor. At $4.75 Splendid quality White Gabardine and Wash Satin; guaranteed not to shrink. Every one well tailored and about ten distinct styles; novel ideas in pockets and belts; large pearl buttons; all waist bands and lengths. At $6.95" Fine quality Gabardines, superior grade, perfectly tailored and in great variety of designs; adapted from higher priced models; some buttoning all the way down the front with large pearl buttons; all sorts of pockets and belts; perfect fitting skirts and all waist bands and lengths. Second Floor. Nothing is more beauti ful than a white blouse, either plain or with a little touch of color. Some very beau t i f u 1 models are shown here at very moderate prices. LACES A MP E mmm. EMES RUFFLED NET SKIRT FLOUNCINGS, 45 inches wide, plain and fluted ruffles, made of fine brussels net, also tucked effects, plain and hemstitched, newest novelty for summer dresses $1.98 and $2.98 13.06912.98 Some very beautiful mod els are shown with either round, square, or V neck, dainty cuffs, square, round and shawl collars, shown with the new sleeve effects, trimmed with dainty lace or insertion, some daintily trimmed with pearl buttons, others are trimmed in a dainty color such as blue, old rose, etc., some slip-over models, which are the very latest in blouses. Scores and scores of pretty styles. CAMISOLE LACES, val, Van Dyke points witn Deacung tops, worth 39c, OCT UC Main special, a yard, ORGANDY EMBROIDERY TLOUNC INGS, 27 and 45 inches wide, fine needle work for entire dresses, special, yard at 69c, 98c and $1.59 FANCY WASH LACES, fine vals., round and diamond mesh, cotton and mercerized, cluny, all linen cluny bands, ecru r only; special, a yard OC Floor "Marvel" Hats for Summer $6.85 Three Fascinating Styles (Geoirflette Crepe Blouses $goSto$flgo(0)(0) Shown with the new round necks, also square and V-necks, pointed and square collars, daintily trimmed with lace, neat cuffs, the new sleeve ef fects; some trimmed with dain ty colored beads on the front, others embroidered in eyelet work, hemstitched around the sleeves, collar and cuffs, trim med with nifty little pearl but-, tons, also with colored buttons; some have a little ribbon bow at neck and cuffs. Second Floor. n J1' vt-prtfs- - m rrjpv i hi ii -. m j, Whit (Goods Silk Lyons Velvet Tarn, shown in sand, purple, navy and blue trimmed with a fancy tassel. Floppy sailor-of all silk Lyons Velvet, trimmed with 4-inch gros-grain rib bon; buckle in front; trim ming in all colors. Second Floor. Black Dress Hat of lace with silk velvet crown, trimmed with narrow gros grain ribbon, smart ostrich fancies, small wings and other fancies. TLAIN WHITE VOILE, 44 inches wide made from fine hard twisted double yarn, for dresses and waists, yd 69c FINE QUALITY LACE CHECK WHITE VOILE for making dainty blouses, etc., 40 inches wide, yd 49c WHITE PIN DOT SWISS, splendid quality 27 inches wide, Clearing: Sale price, a yard, ,25c IMPORTED WHITE PIQUE, In narrow wale for middies, suits, separate skirts, etc., 27 inches wide, yard 35c GOOD QUALITY WHITE IN DIA LINON for Red Cross aprons and caps, 27 inches wide, yard ,19C IMPERIAL ENGLISH NAIN SOOK, soft finish, splendid weight for undermuslins, etc., 36 inches wide, 12-yard bolt; Monday, at $3.59 IMPERIAL LONG CLOTH, Chamois finish, free from fill ing, 36 inches wide, 12-yard bolts, at $2.49 Basement r Whit Hosiery PHOENIX BRAND SIK HOSE white, full fashioned and seam less, lisle tops, high spliced heels and toes, all sizes, at a pair .... $1.00, f 1.35 and $1.65 KAYSER BRAND SILK HOSE with the patent marble stripes, all silk, also silk with lisle tops, full fashioned, all sizes, rein forced soles, heels and toes, at a pair ...$1.75, $2.00 and $2.35 LACE HOSE The very latest fad in hosiery, some with the boot effect others lace to the hem, full fashioned, with double heels and toes, at $3.75 Buy a Good Sewing Machine Pay $1.00 Down and $1.00 a Week During Monday and Tues day we propose to sell the remainder of our Sewing Machine floor stock. To do this, we have marked them greatly in price. Don't let this opportunity slip by. 1 Four Drawer Golden Oak at ....... $40.00 1 66 Singer, 'at $38.00 1 New Royal !i Oak, t $35.00 1 New Royal Oak, at $32.50 1 New Royal Oak. at $30.00 1 Our Special, at.... $25.00 Used Machines $5.00 to $15.00 During tins sale we will offer sowe slightly marred "Free" Machines at reduced prices. Any machine can be purchas ed on our easy payment plan. $1.00 Down $1.00 a Week Hemstitching and Picoting Neatly Done. Main Floor Rear. Refrigerators-Reduced a Fourth llallmal,iaaaRnKmBKmmtmnm Our Entire Line (Bohn Syphon Excepted) YOU KNOW the Government's admonition "FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR, DON'T WASTE IT"-so get yourself a good Refrigerator, so that you may preserve the food that you buy and that you are paying a high price for right now. A Refrigerator is a splendid investment, even at regular prices here you get them for a full fourth below regular prices. $40.00 Refrigerators, $30.00 125-lb. ice capacity, seamless white por celain lined Refrigerator, three-door front fill cabinet type, genuine oak case. $47.00 Refrigerators, $35.25 150-lb. ice capacity, seamless, white por celain lined Refrigerator, four-door front fill cabinet type, genuine oak case. $15.00 Refrigerators, $11.25 45-lb. ice capacity, top fill type, white enamel lined, hardwood case with golden oak finish; insulated with char coal sheathing. $32.50 Refrigerators, $24.25 120-lb. ice capacity, white enamel lined Refrigerator, with golden oak case, three-door cabinet type. $57.50 Refrigerators, $43.00 220-lb. ice capacity, seamless white porcelain lined Refrigerator, four-door front fill cabinet style, genuine oak case. rami!. $21.00 Refrigerators, $16.00 70-lb. ice capacity, top fill type, white enamel lined, hardwood case with golden oak finish; insulated with char coal sheathing. 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