THE BEE: OMAHA WEDNESDAY, FEBKUAKY 27, 1918.
mm ANSWERS
LABOR CHARGES
ON WAGE PROBE
Former Omaha Man Gives
Lengthy Summary of Pack
ers Case Before Federal
Judge in Chicago.
Brief City News
(By Assoc' ted Press.)
Chicago, Feb. 26. John E. O'Hern,
general superintendent for Armour
& Co., in testifying yesterday be
fore Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler
in the stock yards wage dispute,
stated the position of the packers on
the question in ccntroversy and re
plied to the charges made by the rep
resentatives of organized labor.
A summary of the important points
made by the witness follows:
That the packers at a conference
with President Wilson's federal medi
ation board last December agreed to
grant their employes an increase of
2Y2 cents an hour, but that the labor
leaders declined to accept the of
fer.
Would Grant Increase.
That the packers are willing to
grant any increase in wages the arbi
trator, after making a full investiga
tion deems fair and reasonable to
meet the increased cost of living.
That the packers' present rate of
27 Y cents an hour for common labor
is equal to the average rate paid by
other employers.
That the living conditions in the
district known as "back of the yards"
are as good or better than in many
other congested industrial centers.
"Eight Hours Impracticable.
That it was impracticable for the
packing industry to adopt an eight
hour day during the period of the
war, as a maximum capacity of. every
plant is necessary to meet the de
mand of the army and navy of the
United States and its allies.
That the government's inspection
regulations make it impossible to
speed, up the work and increase the
output of the plants.
That the government's requirement
of devoting four hours in every 24
hours to scrubbing and cleaning the
entire plant to keep it in a sanitary
condition makes it impossible to in
stall three shifts of eight hours
each.
That the plants are now being op
erated 20 out of every 24 hours to
meet the demands made upon them
by the government, its allies and the
world.
Women Paid Same.
That the adoption of an eight-hour
day in the packing plants would de
crease the output 20 per cent.
That women are not discriminated
against in the matter of wages and
are now receiving the same wages
paid men for the same work.
That the packers are not supplant
ng men with women in their plants.
That the packers have not imported
negroes from southern states to
northern cities for work in stock
vard plants.
That if stock yards employes did
not spend millions of dollars annually
in saloons, they would have more
money to furnish necessities for their
families.
That the packers have not discrim
inated against labor unions.
That 85 per cent of high salaried
packing house executives have come
up from the ranks of laborers m the
plants.
Council of Defense Puts
Embargo on Seed Corn
The seed corn surveys made in Ne
braska and reported to the State
Council for Defense and the agricul
tural college show the absolute neces
sity that the farmers of the state who
have not already obtained their seed
corn for this year's planting should
do so as quickly as possible.
Some of the counties report a sur
plus and others that they will have
to depend largely upon outside sup
plies of seed com. To make possible
the supplying of all these needs and
at the same time to provide as large
1 surplus rs we can for use in states
which are looking to Nebraska for
seed corn is a patriotic task and duty
af the crratest imnortauce.
To prevent the shipping away of
stocks of seed corn from counties
where it is needed for local planting
storks leavmir the state be
ifnre Nebraska's needs are supplied
iht- Stato Council for Defense has
placed an embargo on such ship
tnents until March 15.
To meet the seed corn situation
wisely it is most imperative that every
farmer who has not already obtained
the seed he will need this year should
do so at once.
Coanty councils, county agricul
tural agents, county boards of com
missioners, farmers' organizations,
bankers, commercial clubs and others
are urgently asked to assist in pro
viding the seed necessary to plant
this year's corn crop.
Delta Tau Delta Frat Men
To Conver.3 in Omaha Friday
The largest delegations expected to
attend the convention of the western
division of the Delta Tau Delta fra
ternity in Omaha Friday and Satur
day will be those from the Universi
ties nf Towa. Kansas and Nebraska.
The convention will be held at the
Blackstoher
Smaller delegations are coming
from the Universities of Illinois, Wis
consin, Minnesota, Colorado, Mis
souri, California, Oregon and Wash
ington. Colonel James B. Curtis of New
York..who is serving his 12th year as
president, will be here, accompanied
by Frank Rogers, editor of the Rain
bow, which is the official organ of
the fraternity.
C. F. Axelson and Dr. Frank Wei
land of Chicago will be in attendance.
Mr. Axelson is president of the west
ern division.
Hugh A. Myers is president of the
Omaha alumni chanter, and Paul
Bradley is secretary.
Purim Celebration Tonight
For Synagogue Children
Children of the Russian synagogue
religious school. Eighteenth and Chi
cago streets, will give a Purim cele
bration tonight, when the story of
Esther will be told. Rabbi Morris
Taxon will have charge of the pro-
Hstb Root Print It New Beacon Preu.
Lighting Fixtures. Burcss-Grancn.
West Fnrnam modern house, $40.
323 N. 3Sth Ave. D. 2947.
Roto. O. Druesedow & Co., stocks
and bonds and local securities, 860
Omaha Nat. Ban't Bldg.
Violin Concert Miss Marie Parry
of Beatrice will give a violin concert
at the Walnut Hill Methodist church
at 8 o'clock Wednesday night.
Thrift Persistency is what counts.
Weekly and monthly deposits with
Nebraska Savings & Loan Ass'n builds
the thrift habit. 211 S. IStIV St.
Fire Damages Home Fire of un
known origin damaged the home of
David L. Shanahan, 2236 South Fif
teenth street. Monday. Loss is esti
mated at $300.
Wife Seeks Freedom Anna Bun
man is suinj John Buhman for di
vorce in district court on grounds of
alleged indifference and neglect. She
asserts his negligence covers a pe
riod of five years.
State Bank of Omaha, corner Six
teenth and Harney streets, pays 4 per
cent on time deposits; 3 per cent
on savings accounts. AH deposits in
this bank are protected by the de
positors' guarantee fund of the state
of Nebraska. Adv.
Comfort Station Plans City coun
cil received from city planning com
mission typical plans and specifica
tions for a "public comfort station.
The council will expend $30,000 this
year for downtown public comfort
stations. Locations have not been
jLdetermined.
Prepare for Second CalJ A back
door key was the extent of loot ob
tained by burglars who ransacked the
home of Mrs. F. W. Famp. 2910
Dodge street, Monday night while the
family was away. The house was
found in confusion, but nothing was
missing except the back door key.
Mother and Child III Mrs. Clar
ence IS. Sceley, 5303 North Twenty
seventh street, if; seriously ill at St.
Catherine's hospital. A daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Seeley Febru
ary 19. Both mother and child are
suffering from uraemio poisoning.
Mrs. Richard L. lvins of Crawford,
Neb., sister of Mrs. Seeley, has been
called to her bedside.
Street Opening Proposed opening
of Douglas street, Twenty-fourth
street to Twenty-fifth avenue, will be
brought up again by the city coun
cil next Monday morning during a
meeting of the committee of the
whole. Members of the city planning
commission have been requested to
attend and explain their recommen
dations for an 80-foot opening.
Fine fireplace goods at Sunderlands.
Former Onrha Man Made
Head of Great Western
William L. Park, for many years
vice president and general manager
of the Union Pacific in Omaha, will
become acting president and general
manager of the Chicago & Great
Western March 1. He is now acting
president, filling the place of S. K.
Felton, who is now in France at the
head of the American railroad forces
overseas.
Mr. Park, from Omaha, went to the
Illinois Central as vice president. He
continued in that position until last
fall when Mr. Felton went to France.
The Illinois Central loaned Mr. Park
to the Great Western and he at once
became the head of the system. In
accepting the position of general man
ager he succeeds J. A. Gordon, who
has resigned to go into other lines
of work.
DASENT TELLS
OF SAVLAT10N
ARMY WAR WORK
Director of $2,000,000 Drive
Names a Few Accomplish
ment of This Organiza
tion inFrance.
Bury Irwin Dasent, director for
Nebraska and western Iowa in the
$2,000,000 drive being made by the
Salvation army for war work, stopped
in Omaha Monday night on his way
from Chicago to Lincoln.
Tuesday he meets with the Ne
braska State Council of Defense at
Lincoln, to obtain permission and
formulate plans for carrying on the
work of raising the sum allotted to
his district. Dasent is armed with
endorsements from President Wilson,
Secretary Baker, Postmaster General
Burleson, General Pershing and
nearly every governor in the union,
lie also carries letters from the na
tional headquarters of the Red Cross
and from Representative Dent, chair
man of the committee on military
affairs, praising the efforts of the Sal
vation Army on the battle fronts.
"The Salvation Army has no press
agent," said Dasent, "and it is not
generally known just what we have
accomplished. Here J.re a few point
ers: "One hundred and ninety-six hutS'
used for social and religious gather
ings and for dispensing refreshments
to soldiers. Each hut is in charge of
a Salvation Army officer and wife.
"Four thousand soldiers accommo
dated with beds each night at their
77 hostels or hotels. These are lo
cated close to railway stations, land
ing points in port cities and where
most convenient for soldiers going
to and from the fronts.
"Three hundred rest rooms,
equipped with papers, magazines,
books, etc., in charge of suitable Sal
vation Army officers.
"One hundred thousand wounded
men carried from fields of battle by
their 48 motor ambulances, manned
by Salvationists. The worn-out equip
ment is now being replaced with new
motors.
"Thirty-eight Salvationists have
i been officially appointed as chaplains.
lwo of these hold the rank of major
and have been decorated with the
Victoria Cross for bravery in rescu
ing wounded soldiers.
"Fifty thousand Salvation Army
members are fighting in the British
army, besides many thousands with
the troops of other countries. Seven
have received distinguished service
medals and one has received the med
al of the king of Serbia.
"One' hundred thousand parcels of
food and clothing have been distrib
uted amongst the soldiers.
"Twenty-one ambulances have been
placed in the hands of the United
States government for shipment to
France, and 15 more will be ready
when needed by American forces."
British Ship is Sunk by
German Submarine
New York, Feb. 26. Tile British
freight steamship Philadelphian, of
5,120 gross tons, owned by the Ley
land line, has been sunk by a subma
rine. It left here with cargo for Brit
ish ports February 11 and was torpe
doed about February 21.
News of the Philadelpliian's loss
was received today in marine insur
ance circles and confirmed at the of
fices of the Leyland line. No details
were received. The Philadelphian
was built -in 1891.
Lutherans' War Work r::-!
Reaches $5,205 in State
Nebraska Lutherans, in a week's
campaign, have given $5,205 toward
the national fund bf the church for
work among soldiers and sailors. This
was shown by the latest report of
Rev. Luther Kuhns, director of the
central-western territory. Of this sum
Omaha churches gave $3,644.
The reports are not at all complete,
a'nd Rev. Mr. Kuhns believes Ne
braska will go above its quota of $19,-000.
Peerless Car Display
" Draws Admiring Crowd
George F. Reim company, distribu
tors of the Peerless car have a con
stant crowd admiring the beauties of
their exhibit. On display they have a
sporting roadster, regular roadster,
touring car and coupe. These cars of
economy and power proved, to be
among the most popular at the show.
"The range of power in the Peerless
is its most notable feature," said
George F. Reim, president of the
company. "We have styled its ranges
the "loafing range" and the "sporting
range." The soft flow of eighty
horse power makes it the ideal car
for heavy traffic or pleasure driving
in the early evening. But for a long
drive or a hurried drive you have only
to open up her throttle and there
conies a ,gr"wl of brute strength as
she hurtles through space.
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Huntingto.. to Join
Force of Mid-City Motor
W. R. Huntington, formerly with the
Western Motor Car company has re
signed his position and will join forces
with tho Mid City Motor and Supply
company. He will be assistant sales
manager for the Mid City company.
BROUGHT TO STATE
Board of Health Says Not All
Army Cases Are Held at
the Hospitals Long;
Enough.
Washington, Feb. 26. (Special Tel
egram.) Dr. William F. Wild, state
health commissioner of Nebraska, has
asked Senator Hitchcock to interest
the surgeons general of the army and
navy in the adoption of a policy pro
hibiting the sending of men to their
several homes who have been afflict
ed with spinal meningitis without be
ing sure that a cure has been effected.
It appears that soldiers from hos
pitals have been returned to their
homes in Nebraska seemingly cured
of spinal meningitis, but that the
germs have reappeared and had it not
been for the prompt and decisive ac
tion of the state board of health in
these cases epidemics might have re
sulted.
Look Into Jap Case.
Governor Neville has asked mem
bers of the delegation to interest
themselves in the case of a Japanese
woman, Takekita by name, who is
being detained by the authorities in
San Francisco. The woman is seek
ing to join her husband and son, who
are employed at Mitchell, Neb.
Stephens to Teachers.
Reoresentative Stephens has ac
cented an invitation of lhomas t.
rmegan, president ot tne department
of superintendents of the National
Educational association, to give his
lecture. "Over the Too." to 6,000 edu
cators in session at Atlantic City on
Thursday, tcbruary 28.
Buell in Capital.
Lieutenant D. C. Buell of the naval
reserve corps arrived in Washington
Monday from Omaha. He will have
charge of railroad matters in connec
tion with the Navy department.
Desk Sergeant Marshall
Given Rank of Lieutenant
Superintendent Kugel of the police
department announces that beginning
March 1 sergeants ot tne department
will work eight instead of 12 hours
per day, which will conform with the
shifts of tne patrolmen.
The following changes will be made:
Desk Sergeant Marshall will be pro
moted to rank of lieutenant and will
have charge of all records, stolen
property and evidence, $135 per month;
Desk bergeant W. bmitti will De
transferred from South Side to cen
tral station. Sergeant Carey will be
desk sergeant at South Side station.
Patrolman W. b. Carney will be pro
moted to rank of patrol sergeant and
Desk Sergeant McCarthy will become
natrol sergeant. Patrolman Glask
promoted to acting desk sergeant.
Hogari Qui: County Job
To Go to Work for City
William T. Hogan, administrator
of county charities, who resigned
Monday, expects to receive an ap
pointment as city health inspector
from Police Commissioner Kugel.
Hotran was appointed to his pres
ent berth as administrator of county
charities upon the recommendation of
County Commissioner O'Connor in
February, 1917. The city hall job
is considered a step into wider fields
at better pay and with more outside
work.
Hogan's resignation is to take ef
fect March 1.
Protest Maintenance of
South Side Dance Parlor
Citizens residing near Twentieth
street and Missouri avenue have pro
tested to the city council against the
maintenance of a soft drink and danc
ing place in their neighborhood.
It is alleged that the drinks sold
at this rendezvous are not always
"soft" and that some of the dances
are not the kind that were danced
50 years ago.
Superintendent Kugel of the police
department reported that one of his
sergeants and the Welfare board have
warned the proprietor.
You can secure a maid, stenogra
pher or bookkeeper by using a Bee
Want Ad.
"ELGIN" MAN HANGS
UP FIRSTCAR SALE
Motor Company Makes Show
ing When Frank Cavanaugh
Announces Disposal
of Car.
The Motor company, distributors
of Elgin cars, were the first to sell a
passenger car at the thirteenth an
nual auto show and report the sale to
the manager. Frank Cavanaugh re
ported the sale of an Elgin light six
at 1 o'clock.
Five minutes after 1 he reported
to the management that he had sold
his first car. Milo J. Brink, jr., of
Corning, la., had the honor of mak
ing the first purchase.
The Nebraska Patterson; company
sold their first car about the same
time, but failed to report the sale
officially. W. F. Hitchcock of Ster
ling was interrupted in signing his
contract to stand while the orchestra
played the national air, opening the
show. His purchase was a Deautmn
seven-passenger touring car of battle
ship gray.
T. bherman McLaltrey, president ot
the McCaffrey Motor company, regis
tered the sale of the first truck with
the manager of the show. A Ford
truck was purchased from the Mc
Caffrey company by the Richey Sand
company.
Pinched for Doing N jfmg;
Sixteen Men Face Court
Sixteen "laborers," loafers and I.
W. W.s of many sizes and races were
given an unprecedented welcome into
the police station last night.
All were arrested by Sergeant Mur
phy and his five followers, who took
"time off" from running down booze
trails in order to rid the downtown
thoroughfares of undesirable citizens.
The motley looking gang was haled
into the city hotel en masse, and will
be given the "cold and casual" by
Judge Fitzgerald this morning.
AH were charged with vagrancy.
"Huh, we ain't done nuthinl" one
of the unlucky fellows said.
"That's what you're pinched for,"
answered an officer.
C;ty Council Opens Bids
For New Fire Apparatus
Bids for furnishing the city with
motor apparatus for the fire depart
ment were received by the city coun
cil from the Hale. White. Seagrave
and LaFrance companies. Only two
bids were received last month, when
rcadvertisiment was ordered on ac
count of alleced hieh fieures.
The new bids will be tabulated and
returned to the council for public
consideration Thursday morning.
March 7.
ACTRESS GIVES RECIPfe
FOR GRAY HAIR
A Well Known Actre.a T1U How to
Darken Gray Hair With a Simple
Home Made Mixture.
Joicey Williams, the well known
American actress, who was recently
playing at the Imperial Theater in
St. Louis, Mo., made the following
statement about gray hair and hovf
to darken it:
"Anyone can prepare a simple mix
ture at home, at very little cost, that
will darken gray, streaked or faded,
hair, and make it soft and glossy.
To a half pint of water add 1 ounce
of bay rum, a small box of Barbo
Compound, and M ounce of glycerine.
These ingredients can be bought at
any drug store at very little cost, or
any druggist can put it ud for you.
Apply to the hair twice a week until
the desired shade Is obtained. This
will make a gray haired person look
20 years younger. It does not color
the scalp, is not sticky or greasy and
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Tueidey. February 26, 1918 STORE NEWS FOR WEPNESDAY-
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As UsualBurgess-Nasji t
First to Show
Fashion's Very Latest Whim-
Black and White Millinery
PARIS says : "Can't say too much about black
and white millinery," New York caught the
spirit and now we, as usual, the first to show the
new ideas, place on exhibition for Wednesday,
a charming display of black and white millinery.
Flower trimmed, and the best looking, utter
ly "different" ribbon idea that millinery has seen
for years.
But apparently an endless display of wing
trimmed effects. .
Scores of exquisite, individual and distinc
tive creations that appeal to the feminine taste.
You'll appreciate this unusual display,-and
we want you to come and see it.
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Just a Glimpse
as They Come Out of Their Wrappings
There's a Certain Style-Distinction in
These Tailleur Suits for Spring
rPHAT always distinguishes Burgess-Nash
ready-to-wear.
Suits that show spring in eveiy line. This
means their styles, individuality and distinc
tiveness, are such as will appeal to the
woman who gives a thought for the new.
The style trend is a decided change from
seasons past conservation of wool mate
rials has not brought about a lessening of
smart; lines and styles of the new suits.
The skirts are narrow, the coat sleeves
are tight and the shoulders close fitting.
Where extra material has been used, if any,
is in the ripple flare of the coats.
Some of the new suits show the Eton effects ;
others the pony jackets, and still others the
smart severely tailored effects.
The materials are poplins, serges, tricotines,
Poiret twills and mixtures. , i.Y
Prices, $25.00 to $175.00.
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