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2 A PRESIDENT ORDERS HIGH PRICE INQUIRY Federal Trade Commission and Department of Agriculture Will Conduct It. PRODUCTION ENDANGERED Washington, Feb. 10. At the direc tion of President Wilson, the Federal Trade commission and the Depart ment of Agriculture will begin an ;mmfrtile investigation into the causes of advancing food prices in the United States, .with special ref erence to alleged violations of the anti-trust acts. An emergency appro priation will be asked of congress for ttie inquiry. The Trade commission made known today that it had held a conference with Agriculture department officials to work out preliminary plans for the investigation, and at the same time it . i it- ii : .1 . wiUah, . maue . puouc ricaiucm n,n ,v nnrat for the inauiry. An adequate food supply, a matter of concern to the nation at all times, is of peculiar importance at the present, the presi dent declared. Despite much that has been done toward obtaining definite, information concerning the supply and demand of foods, it is not yet clear, he said, what measures are nec esaary to fundamental improvements. It is obvious, me letter asserts, "that there will be no sufficient in centive to-enlarge production if there does not exist an unobstructed and economical system of distribution. Unjustifiable Auctations in prices are not merely demoralizing, they in evitably deter adequate production. It has been alleged that the course of trade in important food products is not free, but is restricted and con trolled by artificial and illegal means. It is of the highest public concern to ascertain the truth or falsity of these allegations." Letter of President. "An adequate supply of food prod ucts is a matter of concern to the nation at all times. It is of peculiar importance at present Our domestic food supply is normally very large and has become increasingly varied. In some respects it has steadily ex panded and has kept pace with the increasing population. Unfortunately, this is not true, however, of a large number of staple products, including certain cereals, and particularly meats. - "While the population of the nation has increased 26,000,000 since 1900, the production of the two leading cereals, corn and wheat, while tend ing to increase, has shown only a slight advance, and that of the meat products in the same period has shown an increase of only 3,500,000 pounds, a decrease of twenty-nine pounds per capita. - ; Problem of Distribution. "; "Much can. be done and is being done to change this-situation through improved methods of production and . through the control or eradication of .plant and animal disease. But there are problems also of distribution, and, in some respects, the problems pre sented in this field are the more dif ficult. Only recently have official agencies been created to deal sys tematically with this side of the dif ficulty. Much work has been done, and, considering the limited nature of ' the powers under which it has been conducted, no little headway has been nude, . particularly in . obtaining and diffusing useful information. "Nevertheless it is not yet clear in many directions just what the nature of the difficulty is or what measures should be adopted to effect funda mental improvements. Many neces sary facts are not available and it is questionable whether any single agency of the government at present possesses the requisite power and equipment to secure the information needed to enable both public and pri vate instrumentalities to render their fullest service to the people. Production Halted. "It is obvious that there will be no sufficient incentive to enlarge produc tion if there does not exist an unob structed economical svstem of dig. ' tribution. Unjustifiable fluctuations in price are not merely demoralizing, they inevitably deter adequate pro duction. "It has been alleged before com mittees of congress and elsewhere that the course of trade in important food products is not free, but is re stricted and controlled by artificial and illegal means. It is of the highest public concern to ascertain the truth or falsity of the allegations. No busi ness can be transacted effectively in an atmosphere of suspicion. If the , allegations are well grounded, it is necessary that the nature and extent of the evils and abuses be accurately determined, so that proper remedies, legislative or administrative, may be applied. If they are not true it is equally essential that the public be informed, so that unrest ana dissstis faction may be allayed. "In any event, because of the grave public interest which the food sup ply effects, the efficient performance of the duties imposed upon agencies 'of the government requires that all pertinent facts be ascertained. To this end the powers of such agencies should be made adequate, if in any -espect tney are now deficient. - Directs Inquiry, , Department to Aid. "Pursuant to the authority con i'erred upon me by the act creating the federal commission, therefore, I , direct the commission, within the scope of its powers, to investigate and DENTISTRY Efficiency Reliability Guarantee N Cbari EatabUM IMS E'lLET TKE CERTIST Dr. BBqr, Pn. Or. lalnlnri, Mar. 706 City Nafl Bank Bldgv yj v report the facts relating to the pro duction, ownership, manufacture, storage and distribution of foodstuffs and the products or byproducts aris ing from or in connection with their preparation and manufacture; to as certain the facts bearing on alleged violations of the anti-trust acts, and particularly upon the questions whether there are manipulations, trusts, combinations, conspiracies or restraints of trade out of harmony with the laws or the public interest. ' "I am aware that the commission has additional authority in this field through the power conferred upon it to prevent certain persons, partner ships or corporations from using un fair methods of competition in com merce. I presume that you may see fit to exercise that authority, upon your own initiative, without direction from me. "The Department of Agriculture has been engaged for several years in studying problems of distribution. I have noted that it has been proposed in the congress to add to the funds of the department and give it larger powers to conduct its investigations. As its activities will touch phases of the problem I am calling to your at tention which may not be covered by your inquiry and may furnish in formation of great importance for the purposes contemplated. I shall direct that departmen. to co-operate with you in this enterprise. "For the adequate prosecution of the inquiry by both your commission and the Department of Agriculture, it is essential that sufficient funds be available. I accordingly request that you furnish me at the earliest possi ble moment an estimate for an ap propriation, if one is needed, to sup plement existing appropriations to enable you to successfully carry out the investigation. "A eoriv of this tetter is being sent to the secretary of agriculture with the direction that his department co operate with you and with the request that he furnish an estimate for the funds needed for hi department. int secretary ot agriculture, ine trade commissioner announced, was asked today for a conference to ar rinit nrehminarv ulans for the in vestigation and to make estimates for its cost. Senator Hale of Maine is Under Fire Near Ypres (Cdrraponine of Tb. AnoetaUd PrM With British Armies in France, Feb. 10. (Via London.) Senator-elect Hale of Maine, who has been visiting the British front for the last several days, had a lively experience trom German shell-fire yesterday. He had expressed a keen desire to see the ruins of Ypres and his automobile was just rounding Deadman's corner into the Belgian city when e shriek- ins: S.9-incD shell burst a tew tengtns behind. . A few vards further along the auto mobile became stalled. When it waa found the car would not .budge the party sprinted for shelter as several more shelis broke over them. Al though little is left of Ypres but piles of brick-and stone, the town re mains a favorite artillery target for the Germans. It is needless to say the exploration trip was shortened. Mr. Hale is proceeding to unaon hnninir tn make satisfactory arrange ments there for his homeward jour ney. He is anxious to reach the United States in time to take his seat in event an extra session is called. Double Military Funeral tor . Victims ot El Paso wreck El Paso. Tex.. Feb. 10. A double military funeral will be held late to day for Sergeant Karl Eisenhart of Company K, Fifth Ohio infantry, and Private Charles L. Eaton of Company L. Fifth Ohio infantry, who were killed late yesterday when an army motor truck collided with a train at a crossing in Camp Pershing. The body ot sergeant ctsennart will be sent to Fremont, O., and that of Private Eaton to Albion, Pa., where his mother lives. All of the twelve Ohio infantrymen who were riding in the truck and who were injured in the collision were reported to be improved today and all will recover, it is said, at tne base hospital. Leading Fairbury Banker Is Dead of Heart Disease Fairbury. Neb.. Feb. 10. (Special Telegram.) A. M. Hungerford, vice president of the Farmers and Mer chants bank in this city, died shortly after noon today of heart disease. He was alone with his family and a friend when the end came. Mr. Hungerford was active in mu nicipal affairs of this city and was serving as councilman. He was a re tired capitalist and was interested in a number of enterprises here. A brother resides in Hebron. No ar rangements have been made for the funeral, but it i sassumed the Masons will have charge of the services. SCIIUOLLER& MUELLER 0 .. . . Tour present Piano will be Moeptod as part parment. S550 ' Oar K-Year Irea-Clal Craaraatee fleet Witt Bvery Initnrawai. sc::::qlur & cueller piano coupahy iStl'lS Farnam trMt Omaha, Nebraska , ' The Leading Haas Hoase f the West established 1M. THE OMAHA VILLA WARNS OUT OF HISJAR ZONE Proclamations Posted Notify ing Foreigners to Keep Out at Their Peril. CHIEF HAS LARGE ARMY Juarez, Mexico, Feb. 10. Procla mations were posted on the adobe walls and distributed on the streets here last night signed by Francisco Villa, warning every one against trav eling on passenger trains between luarez and Chihuahua City and urg ing foreigners of all nationalities to keep out ot northern Mexico, ac cording: to a Carranza official here The proclamation added that for eigners would be given the same pro tection as nationals, but if they were robbed or wounded during any tignt ing they would be victims of their own carelessness. Twenty-five persons were arrested in luarez following the distribution of the hand bills, it was said, the list including one prominent merchant of the town. Saya Villa Has Large Army. New York. Feb. 10. General Fran cisco Villa with a force of 25.000 men. supported by thirty cannon, of sixty- live ana seventy-nve miiimeires eacn and seventv-five machine guns, is oc cupying territory vacated by the fnrrrs nf General Pershing and Brad. uallv advancing northward to take Juarez, according to an official com- munication receivca nerc louay uj John J. Hawes, Villa's representative in New York from Hioolito Villa. brother of the leader, who is making his headquarters in sail Antonio. The announcement gave in detail the variims units of Villa's command, with the names of various generals n4 nnrfer officers. It also stated that a sanitary department consisting of fifteen physicians and fifty-six nurses has been organized with headquarters at Bustillos, Chihuahua, and that 379 wounded soldiers and thirty-seven wounded officers are now receiving treatment there. It was also said that Villa has a transnortation service of thirty-seven locomotives and sev enty box and gondola cars. FiM hearinuarters for Villa have been established at San Andres, thirty miles west of Chihuahua City, the statement says. Eight Wolves Are Caught By Four Hundred Hunters Pierce. Neh.. Feb. 0. (Special.) Four hundred men took part in the big wolf hunt yesterday, which re sulted in the killing of eight wolves, Sixty-four square miles of territory in Pierce and Madison counties were covered by the hunters, who formed four lines, finally converging at a point ten miles southwest of this city. After the hunt was over the wolves were auctioned off to the highest bid ders. . ' Ford Will Close Peace ' Bureau at The Hague London, Feb. 10. A Renter's dis patch from The Hague says that the Ford peace bureau, established by Henry Ford, the American manufac turer, will be closed on March 1, on account of the .breach of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. r The daya of Barbarous Dentistry havt gone by. Come to me and have your teeth extracted or filled without the least pain by the use of Vapor Mist Come to the office, get some of the many hundreds of testimonials that want to tell of my Painless Method. . Vapor Mist is a local anaesthetic, just applied to the gums, not only for Painless Extraction, but for all Dental Operations without the least danger in heart trouble or other sickness. DR. CLARK, The Painless Dentist Office Second Floor Paxton Block 16th and Faraam Streets. Open Sunday, 10 to 12. , Sand for my Booklet tailing all about the Car of Tenth. Lady Attendant. Phone Red 1201. Baby Grand Piano Ai InstniBMt kallt especially for those desiring Grand Finn lor tbrir kome. bat whs an re stricted as U floor ipaea. Its tone, its action, ' its Waty ef eats design will appeal keenly to 7 oar was nf appnetatloa and, last, bat aat least, its prlee wfll esavtae yoa at taa sterling value offered la tkls ttme tested, tirae-hoaorrd tastment Convenient payments may be arranged on the balance. SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY The National Capital ftrnate. iUt .t il a. m. Universal military trainlnr bill rport-ti from mtliurr afftlra commne. Rer Ad ntrala Griffin and Taylor atvor:ated electric driva for new bat 11 crulra befort the naval affaire committee. McCumbflr resolution Co fca narratary of tata aubmlt the fovernment'e vlawa oo oaa and limitation of submarlnne waa referred to foreign relation commute. Began eonirid era tion of poatofftea appro prlation bllL . .i. ; fc 8nator Overman ffava notlea that he would aak rnneldratlon nest Monday of admin Int ration bill to daal with espionage and often araimit me goTmmmmax, Took up Porto Rican clUwmahlp Mil. Adjourned p. m. to U a. m. Monday. Heuae. Mat at It a. m. Canetdered naval appropriation btn and irrmd to vote on it Tueeday. Her.retary Panicle oread immediate appro priation of SM,0M to extend coaet jwd telephone Una. . w . Adjourned t: p. m. to 11 a. m. Monday. New Poetmoataaa. WaJhlntrton. Fib. 10. (Hpaelal Telegram) Polaome, f'untr coonty, KHiaboth Zarnminer, Vlffe la, t. noVDUua, imif)ii-n, w . . Haakon county, William H. Martin, vice P. B. Zell, resigned. Wyoming Butknum. Na trona oonnty, Ben W. Karmair, vice A F. Deugaard, realgned, . Rural letter carrlem appointed In Nebraeka ard Iowa: Bradahaw. Neb., route No. 1, Simon H Partlow; Granville, la., route No. J, Krank J. Cnmmer; Jeffenwn. la., roote No, , Wort B. Morden. Dan Tillotson Soon Back On Farnam Street Route D. W. Tillotson, who has been sick since the last of December with typhoid pneumonia, is rapidly recov ering, and will soon be out again. Mr. Tillotson is one of the veteran letter carriers, having been in the service for almost thirty years. He will be 'welcomed back on his route on Farnam street Neckwear Fashions For Early Spring Monday a special showing of new neckwear is to be ready. New Georgette Collars, SOc to $2i and new embroidered Net Collars, 7Bc to $1.25, will be shown in an ex ceptional variety for so early in the season. ' To the right as you enter. . Springtime Fabrics NEW CREPE VOILE, one of the season's most beautiful fabrics. Very sheer, but firm and strong, insuring satisfactory wear. In all spring colors, 42 a yard. NEW SPORTS SILKS: Yo San is one of the most talked of sports fabrics. It's a very different kind of material and comes in beautiful color combinations. NEW PONGEES AND TUB SILKS, an excellent range of shirting fabrics; colors absolutely fast. Silks Main Floor. 1 Valentines . and Postals " ' ' 1 Each expresses an ap propriate sentiment in a distinctive manner. The pictures are most unusual and delightful Main Floor, Canter Aisle. Third Floor, Art Needlework. Good Silk Hose of Known Quality ' PURE THREAD SILK HOSE with lisle tops and soles in black, white and colors; $1.25 a pair. SILK TO THE TOP HOSE, in black, white and colors; lisle lined tops, $1.75 a pair. THE "WELCOME HOSE" of black, medium weight silk with exclusive garter welt This and other unusual reinforcements en ables this hose to outwear any other silk hose made; $2.25 a pair. St. Valentine's Day Is Candy Day Suggestions from our large selections of highest quality, strictly fresh candies: Pecan Roll, 60c a lb. Vanilla Nougat, 35e a lb. Nut Brittles, choice assort ment, SOc a lb. Basement Balcony. , New Wash Fabrics EGYPTIAN , TISSUES, the gen nine Lorraine, No. 1144 Egyptian Tissues, in new spring color com binations, striped effects, checks and plaids; FAST COLORS, 30e a yard. v SWISS FACONNEE AND TIS SUE DE NILE, in bright new styles, dotted and striped effects, 27 inches wide, 30c a yard. , Sorosis Boots Spring Models 11, 1917; Scottish Rite Masons Hold Funeral Service for Woodman St. Andrew's Preceptor, Knights Kadosh, held services last night for Sir Knight James Woodman, 32d, at Scottish Rite cathedral. Venerable Preceptor Edgar N. Bowles was in charge of the services and the cath dral choir furnished the music. Doors were closed at 10:20 and the lights ex tinguished at 10:26, when the services hriraii. The Kadosh funeral service is rarely performed ana is one oi tne most solemnly beautiful rites known to Masonry. Friends of the dead man and members of the fraternity of both rites attended. Funeral services will be held at the residence of his son, A. E. Woodman, 2223 Capitol avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. T. J. Mackay, rector of All Saints' church, will officiate. The following will act as pallbearers: A. P. Whitmore, Dave Christie, Harry Whitehouse, W. C. Sundblad, W. C Lyle and William B. Whitehorn. Mr. Woodman, who was 80 years old, died at his son's home in Omaha Thursday night after an illness of a few hours. Born in London he came to this country in 1862, becoming a United States citizen fn Chicago. He went into the insurance business when he moved to Omaha, becoming asso ciated with J. A. Lovatt and Frank Murphy. He became a Mason In Chicago fifty-two years ago, being a charter member of Dearborn lodge there and the, first member to attain the honor of half a century's standing with the Windy City lodge. Two years ago the Dearborn lodge sent fifty roses. Thompson Bhden&Q) Early Showings The Store for Blouses Has for Monday A Surprisingly Excellent Showing of Wash Blouses for Spring Priced $2.95 These Wash Blouses are in tailored and lingerie ef fects; very dainty and at tractive, besides being ex ceptionally modest in price. . Second Floor. Ribbon Novelties For Infants I Attractive coat hangers, bom net rosettes, armlets and car riage straps are among the most recent arrivals. The Infants' Wear Store is a complete shop where all of baby's needs have been carefully anticipated. Mothers who like daintiness at a modest price will do well to become acquainted with the character of this specialty store. Third Floor. Advance Showing of Redfern Corsets Have the new "waist line" with the slightly curving hip. Each Redfern style is an interesting model each has its own particular points for the figure it is intended to fit, and our corsetieres will select for you the one best adapted to your figure. sYes, and more than this not only adapted to you, but the one that will fit your figure comfortably and build it a la mode. . $3 Up Every Redfern most carefully fitted satis faction assured. Footwear Fashion in a complete assortment of styles are now on display. Spring Boots of Gray Kid, Field Mouse Brown with white kid tops, Tan Kid Boots with white kid tops, Ivory Boots, Champagne Kid Boots and All 4White Boots of kid. Priced $10 to $12 a letter of congratulation and a gold badge. At the time of his death Mr. Wood man was a director of the Carter Lake club and took an active part in its activities. He entertained the directors at the Hotel Fontenelle at their annual meeting a few weeks ago. Mrs. Berry Loses Suit Against City of Aurora Arnr Mk PVH ' In. f.C.nerial Ta1a.nn.' Tii ,',,rv in th race nf JCltgl.lll., w ... - Mary Irene Berry against the city of . , . i i : I Aurora toaay reiurncu a vcrmci iui the defendant, finding no cause of ac tion. They reacnea tneir decision at 1 o'clock last night. The suit was brought for $20,000 personal damages, .).. nlli,fT laiminor to have fallen on the sidewalk, breaking her hip and snouiaer. tne case occupicu uic ai- nt frli fmtrt 'tiiA inrv fnr five days. The jury deliberated over the verdict thirteen nours. Commissioners to Modify The Wheel Tax Ordinance City Commissioners Kugel, Hum mel and Parks, comprising a special committee to consider the wheel tax ordioance, have listened to arguments covering a wide range of views. Next week they will submit to the city council a modified ordinance, with a reduced schedule. They are disposed to consider favorably the idea of as sessing motor-driven trucks on a ca pacity rather than a horse power basis, and tax horses rather than ve hicles in cases of horse-drawn vehicles. of Spring Things Throughout the Store The Note of the Unusual and Distinguished Originality In Thompson-Belden Apparel is Temphasized in these preliminary showings of The New Modes Suits - Coats - Dresses for spring of 1917 Private display rooms for your pleasure and convenience Apparel Section Second Floor. SPRING MILLINERY New Millinery A First Breath of Spring Monday we announce a Special Show ing of Newest Trimmed Hats in Spring Styles. Every Day New Hats Arrive They have been taken fresh from their boxes and displayed for your ap proval. Small Hats, Large Hats, some all black, others show vivid colorings; above all else they are distinctive. Priced $8.95, $12.50, $18.75 to $25 Millinery Section, Second Floor. Nainsooks and Longcloths This is the sewing season, when spring and summer white fabrics are in great demand. So these special prices are of timely interest. Fine Silky Nainsooks for Dainty Undennusliru 30c (40-inch) Mikado Japanese Nainsook, $2.50 a bolt of 10 yards. 35c (40-inch) Oyama Japanese Nainsook, $3 a bolt of 10 yards. 20c (36-inch) English Nainsook, $2.28 a bolt of 12 yards. 25c (36-inch) English Nainsook, $2.75 a bolt of 12 yards. 30c (36-inch) English Nainsook, $3 a bolt of 12 yards. Longcloths Specially Priced by the Bolt ' . 15c (36-inch) English Longcloth, $1.35 a bolt of 10 yards. 20e (36-inch) English Longcloth, $1.75 a bolt of 10 yards. 22c (36-inch) English Longcloth, $2 a bolt of 10 yards. 25c (36-inch) English Longcloth, $2.25 a bolt of 10 yards. 30c (36-inch) English Longcloth, $2.50 a bolt of 10 yards. '. Liaea Section, Main Floor. Al Hayman, Veteran Theatrical Man, Dies New York, Feb. 10. Al Haymaiu veteran theatrical producer and manager, died here early today at the hotel where he made his home, He was 60 rears old and a native of Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Hayman for more than thirty rears was one or the dominating influences in the theatrical business of the country, hav ing started in San Francisco in 1883. Th. ...-vilUn tliatrtral avndieate was his idea. With the ijte Charles Frob man, he acquired the rights to Bron son Howard's "Shenandoah," whicl earned fortunes for both. Holland Consul in Omaha 1 Is a Possibility Now The location of a Holland consul or vice consul in Omaha is desired by the Commercial club of Omaha. Local delegates who attended tlio convention of the National Chamber of Commerce at Washington called at the Netherlands legation to urga upon the minister from Holland that he use his influence to this end. The Omaha delegation believes the chance for getting such a consul here is excellent Tabor Selects Debating team. Tabor, la., Feb. 10. (Special.)- The second tryout debate by Tabo college students to select debaters to represent this college in a debate with Graceland college at Lawrence was held in the college Auditorium Fridav evening. The winners were Miss Gail Hamil, Walter Wyant, Misses Myrtls Brown ana Vivian neatn.