THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER , 1117. U, S. UNABLE TO FIX THE PRICE OF MEAT Problem Is to Increase Produc tion, Says Hoover; Arbitrary Price Fixing Has Failed in Europe (By AsKociated Prrtw.) Washington, Sept. 7. Price fixing for meat and dairy products has no place in the government's food con trol plans, Herbert Hoover, the food administrator, today told the Nation al Live Stock conference. Not only would it be inadvisable to institute price fixing in these industries, he de clared, but the food administration has been given no such power. As long as there is a heavy de mand for meat with a decreased pro duction, Mr. Hoover said, meat prices will continue to soar. The hope of the food administration is that it can stabilize quotations and thus eliminate speculation. "I cannot believe there is a panacea for a situation of this kind," said Mr. Hoover. "Our problem is to increase production. The best we may expect is a slow development toward the ends we seek. Drastic control of pack ing plants, witn government opera ' tion an alternative, will not work. We can administer food control only through the co-operation of all in terests concerned. Price Fixing Failed in Europe. "There is no power in the food bill to fix prices and we never-have asked that power. Everywhere in Europe, price fixing that is, the naming of maximum prices has failed. We had the fixing of wheat prices thrust upon us, as it is our duty to purchase 30 per cent of the crop for export and we had the wheat committee name a price as a guarantee to producers and to stop speculation. I he meat situation is such that a high price to producers is guaran teed for many years, if war were to end suddenly,-or if the submarines were to be overcome, however, great stores of wheat would be released in Argentina, Australia and India, and the bottom -would have dropped out of the market in this country. These three nations will soon have on hand enough wheat to feed the world, but shipping cannot be had to trans port it. Over Exporting Pork. "Beef and pork present different situations. We export a small amount of beef, relatively, but now we are over exporting pork and it may be become necessary to take measures to keep a proper relation between the price t)l com and hogs. We w'ant your advice as to how this may be done. ' v "There is nothing that can be done to stop the rise in meat prices if the shortage continues, but if we" stabil ize prices the rise will move at a con tinual level. . Producers must have a price that will stimulate production and must get the price .though there can be no government guarantee, and I see no way to bring about a volun tary agreement as to the prices that should be paid. Minimum Price Unwise. ' "I doubt if legislation to guarantee producers a minimum price is wise and in meat I believe it is impossible to aqcomplish this." ' Many of those attending the con ference expressed the opinion that prices might be stabilized through centralization of the allies' purchas ing. The evening session was devoted to a general discussion of means to be" employed in improving cattle breeds. Speakers urged that the pro posed expansion of the industry be accompanied' by an elimination, of in ferior 'stock in both meat producing and dairy herds. Attention was called to the fact that in Holland milch cows have been producing 8,000 pounds of milk annually, while the correspond ing figure for this country is in the neighborhood of 4,000 pounds. Ogden Jury Says Possession Of Liquor Is Not Unlawful Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 7. Those ho before August 1 laid in sup plies of intoxicating liquor for their own personal use and who do not sell it or gjve it away are acting within the'r rights, according to a jury ver dict today at Ogden. Eli Rukuavina was found not guilty of having liquor in his possession unlawfully. The ver dict prdvies the thought that Utah's prohibition act is unconstitutional in declaring that anybody having liquor in his possession can be convicted, lawyers declare. ' , - Prior to prohibition becoming ef fective August 1, hundreds of persons bought liquor to store in their homes. The attorney general says that even if it is decided by the supreme court that the act is unconstitutional in this regard the other provisions in the act may be enforced and the whole act not be declared unconstitutional, there being a conditional paragraph. Five Billions Asked for U. S. War Expenditures Washington, Sept. 7. Appropria tions and authorizations totalling $4,810,000,000 are proposed in a general deficiency bill embracing chiefly war expenditures reported favorably to day to the house by the appropriations, committee. Actual appropriations pro posed total $3,775,000,000 and the other $1,035,000,000 would be authorized now and appropriated at the next ses ion ot congress. The bill probably will be passed within two weeks. Spain Increases U-Boat " Flotilla to Ten Ships Madrid, Sept. 7. Three submarines, which Spain ordered in Italy before Italy entered the war and which re cently were completed, have arrived at the port of Tarragona after a forty-eight-hour voyage from Genoa. It is stated that six more subma rines are under ' construction, which will raise the total of the Spanish, sub marine fleet to ten. Up to this time the Isaac Peral, constructed in the United States, was the only subma rine Spain possessed. Former French Panama Canal Man Given Legion of Honor Bar de Luc, France, Sept. 7. Gen eral Guillaumat, commander of the French armies at Verdun, visited the hospital heie today and bestowed the decoration of the Legion of Honor with rank of commander on Major Philippe Bunau-Varilla, the former di rector general of the old French . Panama Canal company, who was wounded on September 3. "RESTORATION I THEY MUST government of Lloyd George, the LEARN -THAT WORD" The speech which made the British premier: secure. The ohotosraDh shows the famous English statesman delivering his war address in Queen's Hall, London. 'i 1 . few k & 1 i&jX --n:::.'...'.' fogrr'tokL; tartar ? ar fC v w , SC.! II DATES CHANGED AT DRYING PLANTS Mrs. Ohaus Issues Statement On the Drying of Fruits and Vegetables at the School Houses. Brussels Greets Kaiser With 'National Mourning London, Sept. 7. It is related by the Amsterdam correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph comapny that when Emperor William visited Brussels last week on his way to the Flanders front, the populace refused to comply with a request of the authorities to display flags. In stead they remained indoots and drew the window blinds, on which they inscribed: "Closed for national mourning." Award Contract for , Cadet Uniforms at $16.50 The contract for the High school cadet suits has been awarded to Bur gess Nash company, who submitted a bid of $16.50. The appearance' of the new uniforms will be the same as last year, the only change being in the weight of the cloth which is lighter. Bids on suits having the cloth used last year ranged from $25 to $37 and were rejected. The eleventh and twelfth grades of the Florence High school are now attending the Central High school. The twelve students of the eleventh grade enrolled today. The tenth grade is expected tomorrow. The girls of the Central, "High school who are 16 years old or over will rreet in the school auditorium tomorrow to receive instructions how to register for service to their coun try next Wednesday. About 700 girls are expected to attend. Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. Shorty" Hensel Starts On 27th Year as Constable in Gtite City Alvin Roberts Hensel, one of Doug las county's best known and most picturesque characters, entered upon his twenty-seventh year as constable in county court Friday. "Shorty", as he is known to thousands of Omahans, particularly the lawyers, lays claim to being the oldest con stable in the United States who has been in office continuously for twenty-six years. He is 78 years old, but is as chip per and as full of pep as the average 40-year-old man. "Shorty" has been elected county "constable" twelve terms and has been appointed two terms. Under the new law he will come up for election again a year from this fill. In his tumultuous career "Shorty" has demonstrated he is afraid of neither man nor the devil. He has served writs of attachment, writs of replevin and other lefal papers on property worth millions of dollars. His fees have totaled more than $30,000. He has been in hundreds of fights and can still wield his heavy cane in a deadly way. Whenever a lawyer wants a paper served on a particular ly "hard customer," he always chooses "Shorty" Hensel, for ninety nine times out of a hundred "Shorty" will come back with the "goods." The veteran constable is crippled as a result of injuries suffered during the civil war, in which he served on the union side four years and a half. He was in the battle of Bull Run and admits he "ran like h "I want to serve as constable until I am 80 years old; then I'll be satis fied to see a younger man get the job," said "Shorty." He is "death" on newspaper reporters and in his time has chased hundreds of them who pestered him out of his office. "Consarn that reporter; where's that cigar I left on my desk this morning," is "Shorty's" stock phrase. Mrs. -J?ose Ohaus, superintendent of the Public Welfare board, has an nounced a change of dates for parties who desire to patronize the munici pal drying plants. Beginning next week the Central Park and South Side plants will be in operation from 9 to 11 in the morning and from 2 to 4:30 in the afternoon. Each municipal drying plant has a capacity for 100 trays and for drying purposes the Central Park will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days.' The South Side plant will be in operation Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For the benefit of the public Mrs. Ohaus desires to call attention to the fact that directions for preparing all drying can be secured at any of the public schools or at the office of the Public Welfare board in the cityvhall. These directions are prepared by and have the approval of the United States Department of Agriculture. . If these directions are closely fol lowed, according to Mrs.' Ohaus. houeewives will not have any trouble with their dried products. Irishmen in Jail for Irish Freedom Demonstration New York, Sept. 7.Thirty days in the workhouse was the sentence. im nosed here todav bv a Police maris trate on two Irishmen who tore down a British recruiting poster showing the Union Jack and the words ' Bnt .vi tr-i:, t.i.. tu. t-,:,t lands, Animal xuuav. au iiitit aaivj they destroyed the poster "in th in terest of Irfeh freedom." In passing sentence the court said: Men like you have no right to come to this country and avail your selves of American privileges and American institutions if you attempt to embarrass one of America's allies in this war." No Americans Lost When Argalia Was Torpedoed Newport News, Va., Sept. ".Pri vate dispatches from Glasgow say that neither Captain Morris of the British steamer Argalia, nor any Americans of the crew were lost, as previously reported, when the ship was submarined a few weeks ago. Two men of the crew, not Ameri cans, were lost, the .dispatches say. Berlin and Austria Confer , On Peace Reply to Pope London. Sept. 7. The reply of the central powers tc Pope Benedict's peace note will be dispatched in two or three days, sav afl Exchange tele graph dispatch from Amsterdam to day. Count Czernin, the Austro-Hun-garian foreign minister, has arrived i't Berlin to engage in discussions over the reply, adds the dispatch. The Polish question is also to be discussed during his visit, it is stated. , Expel Viennese Who Go to Budapest "Solely to EaV Zurich, Sept. 7. A report that the Hungarian minister of the interior in tends to expel foreign residents from Budapest, including Viennese who are unable to furnish reasons for remain ing there, has caused intense irrita tion in Vienna. WANTED: STENOGRAPHER AND CLERK Salary $65 to $75 Per MontK Apply Between 1 and 4 O'clock Saturday Afternoon FOSTER-BARKER CO. 500 Brandeis Bldg. ' SHE iinEnuitsiiiui uOiawSiuMiM iSSSSBSSEBBBSBSSBBB TT SEEM 1508-1510 Douglas St. nteresting Blouse News Announcing Complete Displays of New Fall Models Our buyers for the patt - month have been in the New York market, choosing from the world's foremost manufacturers these hundreds of stunning Blouses, which will greet you here Saturday. Clever new creations, including the hy-lo collar .effects, in Georgettes and Crepe de Chines all are trimmed, of course, as this is a season of elaborate ly trimmed Blouses. .New suit shades aplenty. Smart tailored and . embroidered Blouses. of Georgette and Crepe de Chines, white and flesh; these are truly remarkable values at. $095 We've grouped together hosts of beautiful Blouses in all the new fall colorings, new styles, new fab rics, and offer them as a leading feature at. . . , $roo Rich colorings, beautiful trimmed Blouses, of, Georgette, Crepe de Chine and Taffetas; styles that are fascinating, and we're confident you'll pronounce them values extraordinary 6- The New Fall Apparel is Strikingly Attractive Suits- ---the Dresses Fashion favors Satins and Serges for the present Fall season and our immense stocks ' hold taany such dresses you'll delight in wearing. , All indications point to a most unusual Dress season. Omaha women are taking the cue and making selections early while assortments are best. Here youl encounter smart models for street wear, afternoon and dinner frocks all the new Fall col ors are strongly represented. Whether you seek an in expensive or an elaborate dress, this store is best pre-, pared to serve your needs. VVe've aimed at best values at each price. . Serge Dresses $15 And Up Satin $1Q50And Dresses t. Up $25.00 $29.50 $35.00 Our Mr. Orkin has selected these suits with a critical regard for the dictates of fashions and fabrics'. These new Suits fault lessly tailored and developed in Silver Tones, Velours, Duret de Laine, Oxfords, Tricotines, Broadcloths and Serges. Rich are the new colors Beet Root, Grays, Reindeer, Blues, Leather Shades, Rus sian Green and Plum. Strictly tailored Suits for now, wonderful fur-trimmed Suits for later Autumn arid Winter. ' The Season's ost Pleasing Mi Suits JUG V ill Ma. m. vw Mrjs are Slits Society Brand and Kuppenkimer exclusive creations ... or men ot Mil Mffes And lbe most pleasing colors are: VShaddow Lawn Greens- Cocoannt Browns Coffee Browns Flash Bines Plain Shades- In the very hew and popular fabrics: Tillcns, Sparlan Stripes, Clydes, Rough Wale Blues and Fine Serges $18, $20, $22.50, $25, $27.50, $30, $35, $40, $45 Plain backs, military styles, high waist effects, full belted, .big buckle, adjustable belt, pleated and gathered back, taped seams or full lined, slash, patch, verticle or bellows pockets. . ' and sizes to fit all comers We Have a Great Assortment of Clolhes f dp Less Money-- , $10, 12.50 and 815 Nothing to equal them in town,' but it's economy to pay x more if you can. - America's Most Popular Hats soft and stiff Stetson's Crofut Koapp Mallory Berg & Co. Every new color and block, Bearer, Scratch and Smooth Felts. $3 to $5 Imported Borsalinos, Feather and medium weights ....... New fall Caps, $1.00. $5 Complete Lines ot Choice Shirts, Neckwear, . Gloves, . Hosiery and Underwear- New sweater coata for early wear. - 1415 Farnam St. 1115 Ftrnta SI. The New Skirts r .. . Surely will hold you spellbound. Fancy Velours, beautiful Satins in plain as well as striking fancy patterns new style kinks at every' tunwpriced moderately at from $6.95 to $29.50 New Autumn Coat Styles Style and utility hara been combined by the deiivnera or these new ioats "Bolivia," "Duret de Laine.' "Pom-Pom," Plush and Velvets Velour, "GritiHe.,1 Velvet. Beaver, Nutrea. Hudson Seal. Raceoom Wolf and Kolinsky pockets. . fur trimmed are the collars, cuffs and Fea'.uring Most Ex'reme Values, at $25 --$35 --$45 Silk Underwear Fascinating new styles fashioned -of Crepo de Chine, Satin, Jersey and Sunbeam Tub Silks, daintily embroidered and lace trimmed Ceimtolet $1M to $3 J&0 Envtlope Chtmittt . $2J5 to $4 JO Sitk Vests - - -; . ' $2J0 to $U5 Silk Bloomers $2.95 to SSM ,ri,.L,i....'i.l.,i.l .1. See This Beautiful Victor Victrola SATURDAY AT H MICKEL'S It's Just (the) Victrola Only $79.59 With 12 beautiful 10-in.. selections. On Saturday we will sel 1 ten of these Victrolas,f or special terms of , $5 per month. Every one wants one. Get yours now. Remember, more joy and pleasure in a Victrola than in any other single ar ticle -tn the world. , Come in Saturday and hear the new Au gust Records. Glad to play any you wish' to hear. s ' -:'v.; ' V:"''. Open Saturday Night Till 9. Pro 2 Fifteenth and Harney D. 1662. 717 IT O. TLT TT