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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1916)
TIIK BEK: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBUITAUV 24, 1916. PRICE OF REO CAR WILL NOTADYANCE General Manager Scott Explain! Hew Heo Company it Rot Hnrt by Material Price Increase. WEAKER COMPANIES SUFFER "l told you eo!" seM General Manager Bcott of the Reo Car company the other day when he waa told of an Increase In prtr Mother automobile rnannfac- ADVERTISING MANAGER OF DORT NOMINATION OF FLETCHER IS FAVORABLY REPORTED mittee, with th recommendation that it be confirmed a soon as possible. Sen ator Brrah and Senator Smith of Michi gan, republicans, voted against the rec ommendation. Slate department before tho Carranra government. Several months will el:ip.e before Mr. Fletcher, now minister to Chile, csn as- sume his ficw duties, even If he is con firmed at once, as he probably will como here for conferences with President Wil son and State department officials TO HAVE CHARGE OF LOCAL BUICK RETAIL SALES. MOTOR CAR COMPANY. WASHINrJTO.V. Feb. :.-Henry Prather Lc i-ieicners nomination as ambassador to Mexico wa ordered reported to the sen ate today by the foreign relation com Pending Mr. Fletcher's confirmation. James IJnn Rodgers, consul general at Havana, will art a special agent of the CHICAGO GRAFT SCANDALGROWING Mrs. Eaton Now Alleges that Mrs. Rowe Carried Dummy Name on Payroll. LATTER DENIES THE CHARGE o , r. a turer. and proposed raUei by aeTeral other. "At the time of the New Tork how I aid In an Interview that I would not be surprise If many maker were forced to Increase the price of their earn In the romln months. In fact, I said I would he very much urprled If that did not happen. And I (rave then the name rea sons that are now rtven by those mak ers who have had to bow to the Inevit able the Incrraaed cost of material and of manufacture, due to shortage of hlRh speed tool ateel, machine toola and necessaries. "Most readers doubtlea took that pre diction with a rraln of aalt. but eventa are now proving- Ita accuracy. "The present shortages and present hlfh prices of material are most se riously affecting those who do not make but who merely assemble automobiles, and a few othera who may be claseed aa manufacturers, but who ror financial reasons were unable a year ago to con tract satisfactorily for their require ments a year In advance. Rea Net Affected. "Concerns Ilk Reo ano a few others Imllarlly situated, whose financial sta bility Is undoubted, and who may there for be counted upon aa those who will be In bueinea and paying thler bills In the future as In the pent, are not so se riously affected by either the shortage of material nor the Increase- -itx. jrice. "Producer of raw materials sueiv. as aluminum, steel etc., as welt aa ma chine tools, figure it this way: "Here's an order for export with cash on de livery In New Tork; on the other hand, here' a concern that wants the same materia) for automobile manufacture, but whose ability to pay Is doubtful and whose future Is still more In doubt. Oues wa ll accept that Burppean order, en atom Flaya Part. "Now then, we'll suppose that Rco want the raw material. Iteo has always paid, andjt financial status Is the best possible guarantee that It not only will pay for what it wants this year, but that It will be a good customer and a bigger on for many year to come long after the war la over. Reo, therefore, get Its material, while the other automobile manufacturer wait while the material man take advantage of the higher price he can get for the export order. "Thl I only one phase of the matter that has become serious, but which up to the present time has affected ua only UghUy." New German Budget Calls for Five and a Half Billion Marks BERLIN. FVb. a.-Vla London. )-Qer-many'a next extraordinary budget. In cluding 1000.000.000 marka Interest on war loans, will reach at least e. 500, 000, 000 marks, according to the estimate of Privy Councillor Behrnauer. writing in the Hamburger Nachrlchten. The previous high budget-that of 1U-19lt-rached only slightly above I.S00,. 900,000 1 marks, - Aa the receipt from customs and other source wUI show a sharp reduc tion, llerr Behrnauer reckon that the fiscal year, beginning In April, will re. flulna at least 1,000,000,000 marka of new revenue for current expenditure out Bide of the war. Thl i without taking Into account new pension and the In creased cost of the old age pension y tem through the reduction of the age limit from 70 to years, recently voted by the Reichstag-. According to other newspaper dlscua ion of the budglt question, the govern' wont win later propose an immediate In crease In postal and telegraph toll and postal chock charge In addition to the new taxea already announced. Increase are also expecu-d on bills of lading and au extension of this tax to goods shipped n less than cnrlosd lot. It appear the government also Intends later to follow the forthcoming 50 per cent talk upon extra war profits with a lmiiar tax aflectlng war proflta earned In the future. OMAHA LAD QUALIFIES AS EXPERT RIFLEMAN In n official bulletin Issued by Head nuartera. Tnlled : Statea Marine Corps. Washington, appears the name of Oscar II. Johnson of this city as having quali fied aa an expert rifleman In that most Interesting brunch of the government service. Oscar, who Is a son of Gust I John son, 1313 North Korty -second street, Omaha, enlisted In the I'nlted ftate Marin Corps at Its St. Paul, Minn., re cruiting station on Pe-mlHr 1, M, and Is now serving at lh marine barracks. naat static n. Uuam,' Idrone inland group, where he is having many Interest ing and ex King adventures. RALPH PORT. Ralph Dort is an aggressive auto man, being advertising manager for the Tort Auto Par company, and also co-operating In the management of the company and in the handling of the sales in Nebraska. W. R. Foshler I the representative for this territory. Maxwell Makes a Eecord Run Across The Alleghanies Wlh the peak of the Alleghenles cov ered by a glare of Ice and the hollows full of drifted snow, Ray McNamara. In a twenty-five horse power Maxwell has amaied all Pennsylvania motordom by driving from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh miles In eight hours and nineteen minute. The former record, et lost June by J. O. Vincent In a high-powered twelve cylinder car, was nine hour and twenty minute. McNamara' run wa thoroogly checked by newspaper men at both ends and at York, Iledford and Llgonler along the route. McNamara made his start in the small hours of the morning to avoid urban traffic and covered half his route he fore daylight, crossing the famous Cove mountain grade In the dark, with only hi electric light a a beacon. Over thl and other uccesslve grades that have proven a Waterloo to so many cooling systems. McNamara and the Max well climbed without replenishing tanks or radiator. Often the grade were icy and many of the valley were deep with now, broken only by logging crew and sleigh. Crossing the Chestnut ridge, after a lively snowstorm, McNamara warmed his bank by the rising sun. Tha finish wa attained without a motor stop and with all but two delay, both short, one caused by a freight train standing at a crossing, the other occurring when a tire chain became un fastened. McNamara' average time wa thirty six mile an hour. FULL ELLIPTIC SPRINGS MAKE CARS EASIER RIDING "It la an extraordinary fact that nine out of ten people who rtde In a Jackson for the first time Invariably remark on the wonderfully easy riding qualities of Jackson automobiles." say T. J. Roland, local Jackson representative. "And in very case those most enthuslaatto are veteran driver, for they are quick to appreciate what the word 'easy riding' really mean. For seven year the Jaok on Automobile company ha been giving oar buyers from to to 100 per cent more spring value than moat manufacturer deem necessary. Where others are con tent with eml-elliptlo spring all around, or with seml-elllptlo in front and three quarter flllptlo spring In the rear, all Jackson have had four elliptic aprlng. In other word we believe we are build ing the easiest riding cars It la possible to produce. "What are spring good for unless they absorb all the road shock ' just a far as possible? Why trim them down to Wyoming and part of Iowa. Joke that Failed. know why you are "Robson, do you like a donkey?" "Uke a donkey?" echoed Robson, open ing his eye wide. "I don't." "Because your better half la stubborn ness liself." The Jest pleased Robson immensely, for he at once saw the opportunity of a glorious dig; at his wife. Ho when he got home he said: "Mrs. Robson. do you know why I am like a donkey?" lie waited a moment, expecting his wife to give it up. Rut she didn't. Bhe looked at him somewhat pityingly, as she answered: "I suppose it's because you were born o." Pittsburgh Chron icle Telegraph. CHICAGO, Feb. 23. Information to be laid before the council com n.ittee on schools, fire, police and civil service when it meets Friday to Investigate the charge" of graft made by Mrs. Page Waller Eaton, former employe of the bureau of social surveys, in her allegations that she had been forced to pay one third of her salary to Mrs. Louis Os- hcrne Jtowe, commissioner of pub lic welfare, was sought today. An Independent Investigation has been started by the city service commission. Charge nd counter charges have been stirred up by the allegations. Mayor Thompson assailed Edward J. Pound age, Fenator Sherman's campaign man ager In Cook rounty, asserting that he was involved In the development of the graft chargca. itrundnge denied all con nection with the matter. Mrs. Rowe denied all allegation, say ing enemies of the administration are responsible for the charges of craft. Mrs. Margaret E. Mlvelax, slater of Mrs. Thompson and alleged recipient of the salary graft, denied that she had ever received any financial aid In the manner chareed. Charge Paddlasr of Fay Roll. Mrs. Knton renewed her charges and asserted Mrs. Itowe had. In addition. "padded" the pay roll. She said Mis I'.mma K. Lundby, a tenographcr, wa carried on the pay roll without performing any service. Mis Lundby admitted ha whs on Mr. Howe's pay roll for more than six month, but declared she had worked constantly. Mrs. Katon said Mr. Rowe had offered to place a dummy name on the pay roll as a stenographer at W per month dur ing the time that her regular stenogra pher was In California for her health and iffrred to split the salary with her. This, she said, she refused lo do. Mrs. Rowe denied the charge and as serted that she never had any "dummy" .nues on her py roll and that all her employe hnd to work hard. Details of A Heard Proposition. Concerning the alleged proposal to carry a dummy on the pay roll, Mr. Eaton said: "I told Mr. Row It was dangerous business, and that I would have nothing to do with It." " 'Why. If done nil the time in the city hall,' she replied. "Then she asked me if I did not know ome woman who would be willing to have her name used If I did not have a daughter whoso name might be used. I told her I would not go Into such a scheme under any circumstances. " 'I prefer to wear my stripes up and down, and not round the body,' I said to her. "After that I went over to the office of Seymour Stedman, my lawyer. I told him all about Mrs. Rowe' proposals. " 'Steddle.' I said, 'did you ever hear of such an insult? What doe she take me for? Can you beat Itr " 'Why didn't you riff her one in the nose?' wa Mr. Bted man's comment." HUMMEL WANTS AUTO TRUCK FOR SPRINKLING OIL Commissioner Hummel of the park de partment I preparing specifications for an advertisement for bid on a motor propelled oil distributor for the boulevard ystem. He expect to hava thl machine in operation early In the spring. Thl five-ton truck will carry a tank of 800 to 1.000 gallon capacity and will be equipped with a device for spreading th oil evenly; also provided with a heating arrangement which will permit of oil dis tribution In cold weather. When not In use during part of the winter aa an oil distributor the tank wilt be taken off and the truck used for haul ing cinder and stone for the boulevard. Under the present system a four-horse team and wagon an extra man for distributing oil cost $11.20 a day, two trip a day being the rule. In addition there demurrage of about ISO a car under the plan which ha been In opera tion. With the new truck Mr. Hummel ex pect to cover the boulevard oftener md with lea expense per year. Tlaker la Tralatasr. Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs has started a course of indoor training at a Chicago gymnaalum. NO TRACE FOUND OF MAN WHO HELD UP U. P. TRAIN Chief Patterson of the I'nlon ' pacific' J set-ret service departnwnt. accmnpttnlod by several of his men are still out search ing for the lone bandit who help up and robhrd the passengers of a Cnlon Iacinc train near Rock Springs, ten days ag-i. A number of clues have been run down without developing anything that would lead lo a possibility of catching the man. I'nton Pacific secret service men are now of the opinion that the train robber fled Into the Jackson Hole country ana the, he will be caught, aa there ta no way of getting away to the mountain country to the north at this season of the yea. Every known hiding place In th lackson Hole country 1 being searched. THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS STOLEN FROM HANDBAG Ruth Davis. J67J North Twentieth treat, report to the polio that she re turned from dowa town Tuesday after noon to find 136 mlswng from her hand bag. K. Thomas. 121 Bouth Thirteenth street, re-port th loss of a watch. J. E. Jlumjlirey of th Oxford hotel la minus 14 ar.d a quantity of clothing. J. Grlf fn. 113 North Twentieth street, assert a valuable aadal -was atylen from his auto. , Charles Baumgarduer of heboid, Ja.. wa shorn of a ta) overcoat while iu the I'nloa station. e . - ,t... y " I n 'i' -'" 4 ' "if CHUT BOWERS. C. A. Bowers, for the last year city ralesmnn for the Nebraska Bulck com pany, ha taken chargo of tho local re tall sales department for Omaha and Counctl Bluffs. Irfe Huff predicts a bright future for this young man In hla new undertaking. IOWA SAVINGS DEPOSITS GROW SIXTEEN MILLIONS , DES MOINE9, la., Feb. 23,-Iowa state and savings banks have &145,K42,576 In de posits, according to a report Jimt Issued by the state banking; department, based on the condition of the Institutions Jan uary 31. This is an increaso in deposits since November 1, 1!15, of 116.000,000, and Is an Increase of t?t.G:4,0i0 over the de- Ouch! Pain, Pain. Rub Rheumatic, Aching Joints Rub pain right out with small trial bottle of old "St. Jacob's Oil." Rheumatism Is "pain only." Not ona case in fifty requires Internal treatment. Stop drugging. Rub soothing, penetrnt Ing "St, Jacobs OH" right into your sore, stiff, aching Joints, and muscles, and re lief come Instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil" 1 a harmless rheumatism cure which nover disappoint and can not burn tha akin. Limber up! Quit complaining! Get a mall trial bottle of old, honet "St. Jacobs Oil" at any drug store, and In Just a moment you'll be free from rheu matlo pain, aoreneas, stiffness and well ing. Don't suffer! Relief awaits you. "St. Jacob Oil" ha cured million of rheumatism ufferer In the last half century, and Is Just aa good for ciatlcn, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains. Advertisement. Announcing the New Light Weight "Eight" 45 H. P. $1195 fy n mm, rf U w 45 H. P. $1195 ''No hill too steep No sand too deep" THIS is the new Jackson light-weight "Eight," that is literally creating a sensation wherever It Is shown. For it has the best of "Eight" virtues coupled with a compactness of size and an excellence of detail that instantly proclaims it a quality car. It has tho marvelous "Eight" flexibility that has never been equaled by any other type. It has the velvety smoothness, the constant, liquid-like power characteristic of the. fine "Eight." It has the snap, the ginger, the "go" that means an astonishingly quick getaway and the surplus of power that means utter indifference to hills, or sand. And It is light In weight, but built with an Infinite care that means It will satisfy for years of service. It has the "Jackson" reliability built In. Body Is most beautiful streamline type. Equip ment Is amazingly complete. But don't simply read about this marvelous new "Eight" Come and see It and the other great Jackson's the big Eight for 16S5 and the "Four" at ? 9 85. Practical Features of Particular Interest BEAUTIFUL 8TREAMLINR BODY smooth rounded e'les. Kxtra heavy door bumpers. Scats five passenger easily. MOTOR Is balanced blurb duty typ. "IV type cylinders. Bore 'IV Inches. Stroke 44 inches. Crank shaft, 2 1-8 inches diameter. LT HR10ATION positive and direct to all bearings by pressure punnp. SINGLK SPARK KSNITION. Auto Lite starter with Bendix drive. LEATHER PACED CONE clutch. HEAR AXLE floating- typs. BRAKES INTERNAL and External. FULL ELLIPTIC Sl'RINdS front and rear. Wonderfully easy rMins;. WHEELBASE 112 Inches. Tires 82x4. FINISH'. HARK OREKM body with natural wood wheels. Hood and fend er black. EQUIPMENT One man Dreadnought top, Collins curtains with curtain openers on doors, rain vision wind shield, high e-rade alow speed ansed ometer driven from transmission shaft. Electric Auto Lite etaa-tin and llgUt Ina; system with dimmer for head lights. Electric light on Instrument board, electric horn, oil pressuro ftaugc, Detroit demountable rims, foot rail, coat rail, pump, tools and .lack. Motor designed for application of me chanical tire pump, which is included without extra charge. Jackson Automobile Company Branch T. J. BO LAND, Manager. Cor. 6th St. and 10th Ave., Council Bluffs, la. t ir&4 m.: wM'ffM'liZl 4 w The Allen Will Argue Its Own Cause If Yoa Will Come Within Hearing Distance We want you to come to our booth and look the Allen over. If poaslble we would like to take you for a ride. That's the way to test a car see It perform. See the Allen at Booth No. 21. SPECIFICATIONS J 3-4 w SinchAlk Mmtor, 7 H. f. 4 trykwdmr. caaf M Bjo. Vtut swer yJaof WeWinjaaaaa iis tertfaj m4 utht4 arBi Gas tmmi ml nmrf fntl Memtini rear eaavswi mt:l bom !. 113 liKk wh..lb , SS mmdmnlm4 isar esiraa, wit a n ertrtt. tVwsMeaaris 2XX aaak r Standard Motor Car Co. Distributors for Vebraake, Wyoming- Ma S. w, Zawa, 2010 Fornmm St. tftont Doug. 1705 Factory Addrmmm: TUB ALLPff MOTOR CO.. Fvtari. Ohio ifiiwniiiimsw'i'ii'i'ii1 liUliilUlillUillULiyilUlil! IIIiP,,,l1l!,lTl'W!,"!,l,iIm''!,ff" uiiaHiiiuiiiiiiiiUiiiaiiiiyiaiiiuUd hhsc "Ji m wm mm 990 " Tailored for Her Majesty, the American Woman No visit to the Auto Show is complete without an inspection of the magnificent Pullman Coupe de Luxe. It is absolutely new. Its body design is distinctly original and attractive. Its lines fill the eye of a woman like the cut of a smart new frock. Take your daughter and your wife to view it. It is decidedly a woman's car. It has power and snap aplenty. The performance and construction of a Pullman are unequalled. The price is so low that you receive a stupendous value for your money, Anyone and everyone can operate the Coupe de Luxe. The C-H mag netic gear shift spells ease of control no tugging at an awkward gear lever. You are invited to visit the Pullman exhibit at the Omaha Automobile Show Auditorium. Some Good Territory Open for Lice Dealer. CrXCTXTCATIOItai 114-lnoh wheel base; 3a K. T. four -cylinder motor: B a t a w t a aoawakld tires all four wheels; ceetilever rear springs j C-K sCaffaetlo Oea Bblftl Independent aleotzio tartta and its' h. tin- systsm) separate ilfk-ttnlti anaa-aetoi Aoneyoom radiator; fall noatlaaT rear axle. X. G. NORTHWALL CO. OMAHA,' NEBRASKA 014 Jones St. Distributors, Nebraska, Western Iowa, Suuil Dakota. SIOUX CITY, IOWA 1st and Pierce SBts. 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