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Solution of
Coal Problem
Up to Buyer
Director of Geological Survey
Sayi Coniumer Mutt Create
Steadier Market and Not
at 11th Hour.
Kuy
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNINO.
Orntthi lie lr4 Wire,
Wathinirton lulv 1 In hit effort!
(o brsnx about the ret unipiion of
mil t.i.iHnriinn Vm'iAmt Harriins
it aiming not only to cttle the strike
in the coal news uut 10 lay tne ioun
elation (or a permanent tolution of
ill furl kininlv emblem.
Secretary ol Comiherce Hoover
hat been conducting an extended in
diiirv into conditions in the. coal in-
(iuktry with a view to u'.ruittiii
recommendations of measure! to
stabilise production, distribution
and employment.
George Otis Smith, director of the
geological aurvey, haa submitted an
analysii of the problem in which he
assert! that stabilization niut begin
with the consumer through the crea
tion of a steadier market. The
consumer must order and store his
coal vn the slack season instead of
waiting till the 11th hour before
snow flies.
Too Many Mines.
"With market demands more reg
ular," says Mr. Smith, "it will be
come even more obvious that the
over-developed industry must suf
fer deflation; fewer mines and fewer
miners can and should furnish the
needed coal. Mr. Pcabody as a
representative operator admits that
one-third of the operating mines are
at present a burden on the Satur
day and suggests their elimination
through bankruptcy. Ellis Searles,
u. A,nr n( th United Mine Work
ers' Journal,- admits that 150,000
miners, like one-third of the mines,
should be eliminated and he sug
x.i. tUit hv leave the mine for
the farm. Mr. Pcabody estimates
that the idle days of our bituminous
Invnlu, an annual loss to the
capital afid labor employed of not
less than $400,000,000 and I suspect
that most of this loss is paid by the
consumer.
"A Inncrp'r urnrlcino' vear for a re
duced force is the only possible
method of bringing about the lower
..,. onH ibf lamer annual
..f,n Kmh nf which are eenerallv
needed. It is largcl yby reason of the
high unit rate of wages that coal
costs too much, and on broad eco
nomic grounds it may well be ques-
tAnri urns ihr the oroducer should
be paid a wage out o! all proportion
unih fh win m ins consumer, van
tt A urnrbman affor dtO bUV
coal mined hy a $iu a aay miner.
Basic Problems Involved.
Mr. Smith holds that serious as
Um Ant aituation is. there are
iundamental problems more insistent
for solution than even the pending
differences between employer and
T Tka.A Kaaftl nmhlpnll at
CUipiujrc. f
feet the whole coal industry 'to some
learee. but especially tne ouuminous
K..n.i. , Hnr nn tho economics Of
the business and a lasting settlement
of labor controversy wouia oecome a
o.lkii;,,. lav these nuestioni un-
.,.,.A ind inrfuctrial neace can
not be expected to survive the usual
two-year armistice.
What rnal nroducera and coal
.nnamr alike need." savs Mr
Smith. "is reform of the business
hr han rnmnromise between par
, a k innitMrarcv and in this re
Ilea IV m- w.v....wj . . .
form it is absolutely essential that
h rrtino wftrlcfra should CO-OOerate
with the mine operators. Too long
ih mine nwriera treated the COS
business as private privilege and too
long have the laoor icaacr. wmi uu
less monopolistic attitude obstructed
every move for underground efficien
cy and economy. The people's coal
costs too much because of the mis
taken idea that mine owner and mine
worker can continue to fight over
contracts and rules. Cheaper coal
and larger earnings will come when
engineering is emphasized more and
bargaining less.
" Miners' Time Broken.
"In terms of engineering, the coal
industry has a bad load factor; trans
lated into human relations, poorly
functioning mines mean poorly em
ployed -miners. , A longer working
year would seem at first glance de
sirable to mine owner, mine wumci,
and consumer alike. Why not get
it? . '
"The trouble with our SOtt coal
mine ift nnt so much the broken
year as the broken month, the
broken week and even the broken
day. The running time is broken
into small pieces, for mine operation
is ' not simply seasonal, it is inter-
minent. In the averti mint of tht
country t find November a longer
month man June, oy a per cem.
and June longer than April by, 10
per cent, anj yei ine warning unit
n a normal November if only 19 to
21 dtys.
"Tht average year in tht southern
Appalachian region it fourth longer
tnan tne average year in tnt central
competitive district. With 21 S days
is tne average year for the whole
country we find 27J dajr average
ytar in .New Mexico, 27 days in
Alabama, and 22J days in West Vir
ginla, as against 202 days In Mis
touri, 197 days in Illinois, and IV.'
diyi in Oklahoma. For the soft
eoal miner this ia n alnlv not a land
of equal opportunity.
Leake in Industry.
"MarVeta mialitv nf enat. mint
cost! (including wage scales), and
car supply are an tartori conitioui
iug to these differences in mine em
ployment. Unfortunately wc can
aiime reautta hatltr than determine
causes; we know the industry to be
M,a.tfl ktlft wuhepe in In leaVa?
Tin lack of efficiency and the losses
itiia tt Irreomtap Aneratinn are not
universal, for many individual mines
uinrk II XI Aa a in the vear. Indeed
in 1913 when the bituminous mines
averaged lil working days, one
fiMirtk rf Um CiVWwtfl men in the in
dustry were employed in mines that
worked tov a ays or more ana neariv
$0,000 of them in mines that worked
trtfl jtwa ma.a An ftmhlem in
industrial betterment then is simply
to bring tne average mine up io me
h.t- ,r. An ! unfavnrahle ronrfi.
tions must be replaced by tavoraoie
SjVllMlltVHVI
"rirst among methods of mending
ine prourn y', ' i"."vi
remedy of stabilizing the coal mar
ket. Many reforms can begin at
home and mv first nractical auSKCS
liAn tnm Keterin eAnititinna of CDl'
ployment at the coal mine will be
addressed tp the coat consumer, r
mnre reffiifmp marVet for the mines
output is the first essential, and here
is the consumers opportunity io co-
operate, xou ana i neea w ouy cui
at times when we need the coal least.
Off season delivery of coal, even to
the smalt consumer, wnose name
ill heln materially to make
the mine worker's June more like hi
November. Also, eacn oi us snoum
buy of one dealer, not 'shop' for coal.
If you or I should speculate tn our
10-ton purchases of coal, how can we
deplore the speculation of our coal
tinier and the chain of business haz
ards thus initiated? Is it not plain
that the retail dealer who can depend
on his regular trade can himself be a
better customer ot tne wnoiesaier or
the selling agent of the miner
Long Time Contracts Needed.
The larcre ennaumer can HO even
more to smooth out the irregularities
nf mine nneratinn hv makin? ions
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term entrarts even five-vear con
tracts, and providing for delivery to
suit the mine as wen as nimseii. oucn
rftntrarta could he made at lowest
prices for with long term contracts
r . . . . ..... . .u
in nana me mine operaiur cum if
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duce his costs to a minimum, wun
iirh a atearlv market, full vear ODCra-
tion and steady employment would
become possiDie tne mine woricer
would earn a year's wages, and the
nuKli wmiM not nav for idleness.
That reform, however, must begin at
home, not at the distant mine ine
consumer must start it.
Franco-Rumanian Aerial
Service to Be Extended
Washington, July 1. The
Franco-Roumanian Air Navigation
pAmnanv wn irh has been running
an air service from Paris to Prague
and Warsaw, shortly win inaugurate
an extension of its service from
Prague to Vienna to Budapest, the
War department has been advised.
The new service is to run three
times a week. The time required will
be two hours from Prague to Vienna
and two hours from Vien.na to Bud
apest. Chemistry Bureau Working
on New Plant for Beverage
Wactiinerfnn Tnltf 1 The hlireSU
of chemistry has begun exptrimental
work on casstna, or yaupon, a new
beverage producing plant.
Utticiais ot tne Dureau aeciare ine
plant offers great possibilities in pro-
rliieirity a HrinV rivallino tea and cof
fee in bouquet, palatabitity and stim
ulating quality.
W. J. Mansfield
"Th Devoe Paint Store"
Glass, Picture Framing, and
Frames. We Deliver.
1322 Farnam AT. 4833
(Opposite W. O. W. Bldg.)
Bowen's
SALE
THE
DR. BENJ. F. BAILEY
SANATORIUM
Lincoln, Neb,
This institution is the only one
in the central west with separate
buildings situated in their own
grounds, yet entirely distinct, and
rendering it possible to classify
cases. The one building being fit
ted for and devoted to the treat
ment of noncontagious and nonmen
tal diseases, no others being admit
ted; the other Rest Cottage being
designed for and devoted to the
exclusive treatment of select mental
cases requiring for a time watchful
care and special nursing.
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Announcement
DR. GEO. A. HAGEMAN
" l ' ; Announce
The Opening of His Dental Office
1021 FinlNai'lBk.Blig.
SATURDAY, JULY 1 " T.L JAcksoa 1152
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413-15-17 South 16th St.
Sellers Kitchen Cabinets
June Brides
Should Not Fail to Inreitigtts
Hsrtmaa'i OompleU
OutflU.
AND A HALF
ibPAY
Highest Quality
At Lowest Price. Positively
Cruaranteed When Duyinj
rlt Hartman'j.
World's
Largest
Home
Furnishers
sO
SS lOf0 Combination Upholstery f
XwN r ai.nXM vain., in M,h.ffrii nvuraf nf fii anltes of the large, roomy and comfy type aiaat CXl I ftl
XVZU ,.t.. barka ,nd arma: loose cushions and snrinu edge. Choice of figured brown mohair t TTfaa I
Cane
Parlor
Suites
Sperlnl cienranee
ot fint aultca in
various coverings
thin wk; values
1. 1 I3iA.hu. at
$137.50
Gas
Range
Splendid values In high-grade overstuffed suites of the large, roomy and comfy type
shown here in the picture. Tassel trimmed If you like; finest aprlng construction in
seats, backs and arms; loose cushions and spring edge. Choice of figured hrown mohair
or combination velour with mohair cushions, which makes an artistic contrast, l osi
tlve $375 values. Choice of three attractive patterns nt
Everything on. can want In
the way of baking qualities.
A high-grade make, and with
tomorrow's special price it
Should .ell quickly. Con
venient sue oven
and four -burner J
top. See this gas
stove bargain at.
Clearance
SALE
Starts August 1st
To move out the remaining
pieces of broken suites; to
quickly sell floor samples that
have been here some time; to
"even up" our stocks these are
the reasons for our Big August
Sale, which will feature hun
dreds of real bargains.
i; Wilt Mean Money Saved
If Yon Boy Then:
Summer Furniture
At Surprisingly
Low Prices!
P Apartment
Style, in
Galvanized
Refrigerator
Has 3 doors; 60-lb
ice capacity. Solid j
ash case, finished
golden; atphon drip,
lue8at A '45'
l
j ! White' Enamel K
i Is , Furniture a
m
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High-Grade Couch Hammock
A M'hlte Enamel Kitrhen Table Han full size!
I.nrcellron top; utensil drawer. 14:7 IJM
A 12.(10 value at P
White Bnamrf Olioirs Bow bock Btylc,
saddle shaped scats. Strong- 0O QK
!y built, each ipil.EJeJ
Display
of the
Famous
Lloyd
Carriages
An Attractive
Corduroy Lined
Carriage
Not to bo confused with til
ordinary typ of fiber rcctt
' carrlnae; Has thi, large
wooden artillery wbools. le
versible er und Jai'ge roomy
body. Chnlno 01 Bray i-r ivory
enfi" -1 finUh.
7.50 Value
Mi ( 1
1 BB
Practical
High Chair
A sturdily constructed high
chair of solid oak. finished a
rich golden color. Has the- new
style wooden tray and com
fortable panel back. You will
like this bargain.
$7.5 Value
Many
Styles in
High
Chairs
And you ought to have one right now. Enjoy the evening, on
your lawn or porch with a comfortabla nJ-
mOCK 01 mis Kirn, uur ipKiw viic. . ZVajU
out adjustabl. head rest, but has the added
value at
i$22.i
Unusual
Rug Values
Lawn Mower
, Easy running mower with 14
inch blades. A S10.00 value for
quick selling,
only
$6.95
Attractive Dresser
Has fine mahogany finish; large
mirror supported by artistic
standards; .4
drawers. At
4-Passenger Lawn Swing
Here ia a well built, strongly
braced 4-passenger swing that
will give you service for years.
Room for 4 grown
ups. Only
No Canopy to Fit.
9x12 Seamless Axminsters
$19.95
$6.95
Soft, silky pile in new and choice designs. Rugs
that will give satisfactory service whbrever used.
$55 values. Offered very special for this week
at, each
9x12 Seamless Velvets
Woven heavy and solid, of pure wool yarns. Sev
eral new and pleasing designs from which to
select. Positive f 42.59 values. Very specially
priced? at
11 v
ib'-l- :! a g in ms
26x42 Inch
Library Table
50- Piece Dinner Set $12.75
Full Service for Firmly of Six
A fine ouAlity. neatly decorated dlnnerwere. Similar decorations to
kind shown. Tou realize a saving of J6.00 if you nurchase a set on
Monday or Wednesday An unuiual Ttlue, Indeed.
Ton choose wisely should you pur
chase a library table of this type,
being featured for thia week', special
Mlling. similar io iuuiraLiuu, whu
annop m. it ttlrpthem
and convenient drawer. Qj 35
Rich mahogany finish. jJ t
cpeciai ab
Sale of
Good-Looking HERZ Double Da-Beds
Special Values Now
ia Davenport Tables
Just the thing for the "unexpected gue.t." Frames are of steel, finished
mahogany, and we feature two styles for this, our Introductory "Week of
"Hers" Da-Beds. Complete with comfortable pad, with, cretonne ruffled
flounce. Opens up to full-aixed double bed In an Instant. Very specially
priced at ........ . ... is-. . .ju-v.av,s.M- 'it
$42.1
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