THE BEE: OMAHA, SATUKDAY, MAKUH y,iyj. 3 WILL CUT AUTO OUTPUT THIRTY PER CENT IN YEAR Decision Reached b National Chamber of Commerce Taken as War Measure; Applies to' Entire Product. New York, March 8. Production of pleasure automobiles will be cut 30 per cent during the present fiscal year as a war measure, according to a deci sion reached here today by the Na tional Automobile Chamber of Com merce. The reduction applies to the entire uncompleted schedule for the Vear. . Full details concerning the action of the Chamber of Commerce were not made public, but in a statement Issued regarding the decision to cur tail production it was said that repre sentatives of some of the largest man ufacturing oencerns were summoned to Washington recently by the War Industries board and the fuel admin istration to discuss theituation. Has Official Sanction. "The arrangement for curtailment of production," the statement con tinues, "is entirely satisfactory to the War Industries board, the fuel ad ministration and the mantitacturers themselves, permitting the latter to adjust their, affairs to meet the gov ernment program without unneces sary business and financial disturb ance." ) A special corps of automobile en gineers will be maintained at the Washington headquarters to assist manufacturers in connection with gov ernment work, it was announced. "High Positions" Open in y Navy; 900 Feet High, in Fact . Seven men capable of filling high positions" in the navy are Wanted. Recommendations stating that they have performed satisfactory work in their line at an altitude of 900 feet, must accompany their applications. One steel erector is wanted at the Omaha recruiting station for mi mediate service. He will be given a rating of first class shfpfitter and sent to a nival training school for special instruction. This job pays $66.50 per month with clothing and medical at tention provided. " An allowance (of $2 per day is given for sustenance. f ' Six riveters, each of whom wil be given a rating of first-class machinist's mates, also are sought. They will be sent to school immediately and placed in active service. They will receive the same pay allowed the steel erector. These men will be used in erecting steel towers 800 to 900 feet high. They will be ifsed for land "service and must be experienced men. Church Society to Present Servide Flag With 18 Stars ; A service flag with 18 stars will be presented to Parkvale Presbyterian church Sunday morning by the Church HelDers. a Sundav school class made up of the young married people of the . congregation. E. S. Burdick, teacher ' of the class, will make the presentation speech. Leo Quinn, president of the class, will un veil the flag. ' An honor roll will also be pre sented by the Ladies' Auxiliary through the president, Mrs. George F. Ticknor. M, C Wilbur, who has two sons in the service, will make the address of acceptance in behalf of the congregation. A letter from First Lieutenant Kobert Wilbur, one of the minor men of the church, will be read.1 tollowing is the honor roll: Leroy Wilbur Raymond Merrill Robert Wilbur Donald McNeil Donald Munro Irwin McNeil William Petty William H. Pepper Hershel Petty Frank E. -Pepper Harold J. Hiley Charles Leonard Jack Barry Albert Sharpe Paul T. Smith Robert H. Toler John Munro E. A. Olsen. WISE URGES CASH I PLAN FOR GROCERS Head of Omaha Retail Asso-; ciation Points Out Advan- tages to Both Merchant and Consumer. j One hund.ed per cent co-operation with the food administration in all its rules and regulation is urged upon the grocers of Omaha by President Ed E. Wise of the Retail Grocers' associa tion of Omat.a. "The food administration has a fcerious and difficult job on its hands," said President Wise, "and in many ways must depend upon -the voluntary co-operation of manufacturers dealers and public to succeed." President Wise declares that if the cash and tarry basis for the retail grocery business could be established as recomnK-i.ded a considerable sav ing could oe accomplished and that the consuming public would receive the benefit. "Tl food administration," he said, "is known it favor the extension of this plan in the retailing of groceries and the tendency is clearly in this di rection. Thus far Omaha grocers have decide l neither to eliminate de liveries nor to charge interest on ac counts. They are, however, encourag ing the public to get along with one delivery a day and a great many are meeting witn wonderful success. The customers -A our own store, for ex ample, are ii.tensely patriotic and are cheerfully accepting one delivery a day. Charge a Tax. "If the grocers of Omaha were to go to the 'tih and carry' plan this would not mean that no accounts would be tarried and no deliveries made. Thert will always be a de mand for hese forms of. service in some cases. The amount of this serv ice would, luwever, be greatly dimin ished by the plan of making prices on the 'cash and carry' basis with an ad ditional charge of from I per cent to 5 per cent for carrying accounts over 30 .days and a flat rate of frorfl 5 cents to 25 cents for each delivery, accord ing to the size and distance. ."Our association has had confer ences with Food Administrator Wattles on this plan," he said, "and the grocers tavor it, but fear that a portion of the public would not like it. When the people understand that they, too, would gain by having the saving passed on to them, then the plan will be adopted." , NEW BILL GIVES U. S. CONTROL OF ALL WIRE LINES Washington, March 8. A bill to authorize the government during the war to take over control of all tele graph or telephone communications, cables and wireless stations, was in troduced today by Senator Sheppard of Texas-and referred to the military committee.". Chicago "Wets" Win Victory In Petition Investigation Chicago, March 8. Chicago liquor interests obtained a victory today when the board of election commis sioners decided that the board has the power to investigate the validity of certain signatures on the petition to put the liquor question up to the voters of Chicago at the April election. " T,he prohibition forces presented a petition containing 140,794 names. The wets countered with charges that 53, 672 of the signatures were invalid. According to the drys, the time con sumed in an investigation by the board will hamper their campaign io run the saloons out of the city. Should all of the protested signatures be found in valid as charged the petition 'would fall 10,621 below the number required to place the question on the ballot. 10,000 Workers in Sugar - Fields Now on Strike San Juan, P. R., March 8. Ten thousand cane field laborers in the eastern end of the island are on strike, pausing the closing down pi three sugar centrals. The men declare they are tired of waiting for action by the labor officials at Washington which would determine whether a genera! strike should be called. , Reports from Porto. Rico as long ago as last December indicated the possibility of a general strike of be tween 50,000 and 60,000 laborers in the Porto Rican sugar industry be cause of dissatisfaction among the la borers over hours and wages. They asked an increase of 60 cents a day over" the rate paid last year. Offer Cash Prizes to Boys and Girls' for War Gardens Benson Improvement club will of jer $100 in rtsh prizes this season to the boys and girls who cultivate the best war gardens in that community. W. S. Wright, C L. Mather and A. E. Chappel!, executive committee of the club, will have charge of the gar den work. This club will also invest all of its funds in war thrift stamps. Quaker City Schools Join Pennsylvania Prep League Philadelphia schools recently joined the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Ath letic association, which before the Quaker City institutions affiliated numbered 103 schools throughout the Keystone state. ........ Plan of Retail Distribution Awaited by Fuel Dealers State Fuel Administrator Kennedy has received word from the federal fuel administration at Washington that the plan of retail distribution, eagerly awaited by dealers through out the state, has been mailed to Omaha. The plan will be announced by Mr. Kennedy as soon as it ar rives. April 1 is the beginningjof the coal year and the fuel administra tion plan is said to be vital to the interests of the dealers. PROTECT YOURSELF Ask to See Thi Badga When Selling Junk V Tht wearer of ttJa badge may be trust ed. In dealing with Junk Peddlers be sure that they ban Una badge and you I will then be enaured of receiving square Ideal. The Omaha Junk Peddlers' Pro tective Association ill organized, among- other things. to Trrlng aoout a better understanding between the Jung Peddlers and their customers and thlg or ganization guaranteei and protect! you In all dealing with its member. V PRriTFCTIVF V W t Kb W f tup Bell-ans Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c Dark or Light ii. t. ni on SPLITS Order a Case Sent Home Omaha Beverage Co. OMAHA, NEB. Phone Doug. 4231. laay 'frnu. tfTfft . VICTOR WHITE COAL CO ; 1214 Farnam. Tel. Douglas 9. II ,000 ftri ft raimr Mm V Standard Brand, Selling at 20c Each 'Every man knows "Earl and Wilson" and every man knows that these Collars worth 20c today. Stock up now for spring summeryou buy two collars for the price of PERFECT, CLEAN and NEW 40 Styles--Up-to-Date Sizes, 14 to 17 in Some Styles They Run to 20 There you have it one of the best brands manufactured in this country-JUST HALF PRICED FOR SATURDAY'S SELLING brand l a itkJWjfcsk ' -v Buy Them By the Box Men's Silk Neckwear at 55c All new, fresh patterns, beauti ful Neckwear for Easter, at a price well within the reach of every purse.' ' Excellent quality silks. Worth 75c and more. , v Shirts for Spring, at $1.00 Samples from prominent makers and surplus from our own splendid stock some of the best Shirts thatyou have ever had offered to you at $1.00 Jap Crepes Corded Madras, Mercerized Soisettes, Per cales, Fiber Mixtures and Fancy Repp Cloth. , Your size and the colors you prefer are here. " Men's Hosiery, 35c a Pair Men's Fibre arid Silk Hosiery, odd lots from large Eastern Mills, in plain colors and fancy stripes. Main Floor Men'. Building 1 ' jij- mj .imij.wm Be Sure of Value Be Sure of Style You know that it's easier sometimes to give an example tlan a definition. That's the way we feel about the, word "value." , u It would take a lot of space to tell you about the value you'll get at this store, but it would only take a few minutes to show you and convince you. In this picture you see one of the new Varsity styles by Hart Schaffner; & Marx You wont find any better all-wool' quality anywhere ; nor finer tailoring ; nor , smarter style; well worth having. These clothes will wear a long time and look . well as long as you wear them ; real values. In the interest of national econ- omy, it's your duty to look for . value in everything you buy. Don't buy less of the things you . need, buy better things, and the less you'll need. That's logic. HART SCHAFFNER & MARX Spring Suits, at $20 to $60 Top Coats, at $18 to $30 Copyright IlartSchnlfaer & Man Men's and Boys' Shoes At Low Prices Good Footwear is an essential an essen tial to style, comfort and your well being noth ing takes "pep" away from one quicker than an ill fitting Shoe it is worse than a toothache and nothing destroys the effect of an otherwise well dressed man or boy more thoroughly . than a poor looking pair of Shoes be spic and 'span from top to toe get a pair of Shoes here Saturday for J .little. !, '' ' . . .'.'.v...".,.. Men's $6 tot$7 Shoes, at $4.50 ' Clearing away several styles of Men's Shoes, taken from regular stock. Tan Calf with buck tops, all Tan Calf and Gun Metal Calf. Lace style. English lasts, good range of sizes. Men's $7.50 to $9 Shoes, $5.85 Dark Cocoa Calf, Tan Calf and Mahogany Cordovan. Me- : dium English shapes, lace style. Sizes are somewhat broken, but if your size is here you are due to get a great bargain. Boys' $5 to $6 Shoes, at $3.95 Special lot of Boys' School Shots, of best quality Dull Box Calf, with welted soles, natural shape last, Blucher pattern and sizes 1 to 6. : ' - Main Floor, Men's Bldg. Sale of Traveling Bags and Suit Cases About 300 Traveling Bags and Suit Casesthe en tire sample lines and floor stock bought by us from Weingarten and Gcberer of New York City At a Big Reduction in Price To Be Placed on Sale Saturday. Genuine Cowhide Bags in Black and Tan. Sizes 16 and 18 inches. Values o $8.00. j &A QQ Price High Grade Suit Cases, M $8.50 values, at . ..rw.yv. '. . Fiber and Kerotal Bags and Suit Cases, fcO Q values to ipi.yu, ai. Men's Arc.d. r Stylish Spring Hats for Men Take a peep at the new Spring Stetsons now shown in the Brandeis Stores at $4.50, $5.00, $6.00 and $10.00. Mayo Hats , The Quality hat for quality folks supreme in style, sold exclusively by Brandeis Stores, at. . ...... $3.50 ' Hatsat$2.00 Odd lots of Men's High Grade Hats, that have been selling at $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00: Your choice, Saturday, at $2.00 Borsalino Hats Why pay $6.00 and $7.00 for Borsalino Hats when you can buy. them every day at Brandeis Stores at ..... $4.50 and $5.00 Boys' and Children's Headwear Located in the east Arcade in a well lighted, spa cious department is the finest selection of Boys' and Children's Headwear to, be seen in Omaha. Golf Caps, newest Spring patterns, at 25c, 65c and $1.00 Cloth Caps in Swagger Shapes at 65c, 98c, $1.25 and $1.50. Men's Arcatfo Spring Stocks ' Are Complete now in this Big Men's Building Butte Stows Store Open.Saturiday Until 9;P. M. Wa '