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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 3, 1919)
Mug 'miked' OF $16,000,000, SAYS MACK AY Head of Postal Declares There Will Be No Rate Increase . If Burleson Returns System to Owners. Ifew York, April 2. (Special Tel egram.) Clarence H. Mackay, pres ident of the Postal Telegraph Cable company, asked regarding the in crease in the telegraph rates which went into effect today by order of Postmaster General Burleson, said that if the ppstmaster general would return its lines to the Postal Tele graph and Cable company at once i 1. 1 I i - 1 .1 K-'. telegraph rates at once. Mr. Mac- kay's interview is as follows: "The total telegraph business of me country is approximately ?ou, 000,000. The 20 per cent increase ordered by Mr. Burleson means an increase of $16,000,000 to the tele- .jrrapti users, mat it is absolutely unnecessary to increase teicgrapn rates is shown by the fact that the representatives ' of ""the postmaster general now find we have been able f to hold up our earnings and profits i . to expectations, and those earnings 3 and profits-for the year commenc- ing juiy ji, iyio, vine uaie wncn inc government claims to have taken control) will be more than "twice the compensation which Mr. Burle son has given our company. Dur ing the six months ending January 31. we have earned more than the compensation awarded to us by Postmaster GeneraV Burleson for a whole year. Would Not Raise Rates. ; "If we had been allowed to keep our property and operate it, we would not have thought of raising the rates, and there would not have beeu the slightest occasion for rais ing the rates. The. real fact is that Mr. Burleson lias agreed to pay the Vestern Union more than he should have agreed to, and in order to real ize that amount he has to raise the rates. A second reason is that the Western Union Telegraph Co. is not administrated carefully and economically. "EVen now, when the government two Minutes I For Lunch j lieu na, and she says - "Here's your Post Toasties r ii j s is supposed to be in control of both companies the Western Union has a horde of solicitors running around trying to get business away from the Postal. These solicitors do not cre ate telegraph business aijd are as useless as would be solicitors for a street railway company. No Justification for Raise "The receipts a,nd expenditures of the Postal system as administered by our own staff, even si.ice the government assumed to take control August 1, 1918, show there has been no such material change as to re quire, or even justify, an increase in rates. The receipts and expendi tures of the Western Union,' how ever, as we gather from their re ports, tell a different story; and that is why I say I believe the trouble is due first, to the fact that Mr. Burle son agreed to pay them too, much compensation carefully and econom ically. "What Mr. Burleson intends to do with the profits which he is taking away from us we do not know; that if we had been left alone there would have been no increase in rates and no loss of profits to us. "As it is now, the Western Union is ahead of the game, but the public loses $16,000,000 a year and we lose about $2,000,000 under Mr. Burle son's award to us. Our profits from August 11918, to August 1. 1919, will apparently be at least $3,680,000, without any increased rates, and yet Mr. Burleson proposes to allow us only $1,680,000 of the anjpunt. "In other words, Mr. Burleson pives us $1,680,000 and keeps $2,000, 000 of our profits, and also keeps all of these increased rates which our property may earn. "This is what I call a 'raw deal.' If Mr. Burleson will return 6ur lines to us at once we will carry on the telegraph business at the old rates at once. This certainly is a fair proposition and should appeal to the American public, who are paying the increased telegraph rates." Wheat Scarcity Causes Big Jump in Corn Price Chicago, April 2. Corn made an extraordinary jump in price today, amounting in some cases to 6 cents a bushel. Official statement that wheat scarcity was so acute that wheat and flour exports from the United States had been stopped was chiefly responsible. Victory for the liquor interests in the Chicago municipal was also an important fac tor. The steepest advance wa; in corn for September delivery, a rise to $1.38 as against $1.32 at the finish on Monday. Traders took the view that corn products for export would be much more in demand in place of wheat and flour. It was a popular opinion also that rye and barley would be largely bought on the chance that the result of the Chicago election would be interpreted as a referendum on pro hibition and that with a peace treaty signed before July 1 prohibition would not be permitted to take effect. MEN OF "WILD WEST" DIVISION RETURNTO 0,8. Steamship Leviathan Arrives at New York with 12,500 Troops; Number of Offi cers on Board. War Finance Corporation's Bond Issue Oversubscribed Washington, April 2. The war finance corporation's offering of $200,000,000 of 5 per cent one year bonds has been oversubscribed, al though the books were opened only today. Reports received at the treas ury from nine federal reserve banks showed a total considerably in ex cess of the amount offered with other subscriptions still to be compiled. New York,, April 2. With 12,050 troops on board, the steamship Leviathan arrived here today from Brest. There were small detach ments of -the 91st division troops, and 77 officers and 1,044 men sick or wounded, together with a few Casuals and nurses. ' The 91st division units were 40 SJficers of the 347th artillery, for Camp Kearny, and 32 officers of the 348th field artillery for Camp Fun ston. More 91st division arrived when the steamship Liberator docked here from St. Nazaire. These were the v 363d infantry headquarters of the Third battalions -and Com panies D, E, K, L and M, for Camp 363d. The 363d companies Califor nians, most of them from San Fran cisco. The steamship Orizaba, from ot. Nazaire, brought 91st division troops also, including the following: One hundred and eighty-first in fantry brigade headquarters, includ ing Brig. Gen. J. B. McDonald, com manding, for CampsKearney, Lewis, Sherman and Upton; 364th infan try's headquarters of First and Sec ond battalions and companies Q D. E, F, G, and II, 29 officers and 1.379 men, for nine camps; 348th ma chine gun battalion's headquarters, medical and ordnance detachments. Many Decorated. Colonel Avery D. Cummings, a regular army officer of Spokane, Wash., in command of the 361st in fantry, who was aboard with his staff, wore a D. S. C for gallantry', in leading his troops in the capture of the town of Gesnes, France. Others aboard were Chaplain John W. Beard of Hoquin, Wash., former ly pastor of the Kirst Presbyterian church there, who carried many wounded men to safety through heavy shell fire in,, Belgium, for wh'itji he received the French Croix de Guerre with palm; and Sergeant Harold C. , Mcfore of Los-Angeles, Calif., a member of the 348th ma chine gun battalion soi the 91st di vision, who set a machine gun in an open field in Belgium, destroyed ah enemy machine gun nest in a ruined building and enabled the infantry to advance to an attack. Sergt. John Christiansen of Tu doc, Mont., another arrival, was the proud possessor of the decoration of the Belgian Order of Leopold II, received for carrying munitions to guns and rations to wounded under heavy shell fire, although himself badly wounded. Greeted by Rolph. War 'crosses were displayed by two messengers or "runners," who under fire maintained communica tion between liaison officers. They were Privates Stewart Kinsch of Teedee, Mont., and John E. Whiting of Ogden, Utah. . Capt. Arthur St. John of San Francisco wore a Belgian "cross for "coolness under heavy fire in Flan ders." Lt. Robert R Garner, jr., also of San Francisco, received a similar decoration for, leading platoon in the face, of brisk enemy lire in Belgium. Lt. W. L. H. Osborne of Rose burg, Ore., also was among the of ficers. He was with the 348th ma between .250 and 300 casualties, it was said, of whom 40 were killed. Mayor Rolph of San Francisco, who welcomed California troops ar riving yesterday, was again on hand to greet the boys on the Orizaba and the Californians also - on the Liberator. The two ships came up the bay neck and neck, although the Liberator left France six days be fore the Orizaba.'' Brave General. Brigadier General McDonald brought back with him the D. S. C, the British D. S. M. and the Belgian Crcix de Guerre. He has been or dered to go directly to the Presidio reservation in Sail Francisco, whe.x lie will take charge of the army base there. His brigade was held as a rescVve unit in the St. Mihiel bat tle, but got action later in the Ar- gonfle sector, and wound up their ac tive fighting with the "army of liberation" under King Albert of Belgium. Tales of the general's bravery and the example he set to his troops by his disregard of flying shells were told by all the otficers on board. ' - Losses of the 351st regiment yere given as 352 killed and 1,000 wdund ed. ' Frankfort Stores Are ' Plundered by Strikers Paris, April 2. (Havas) A dis patch from Zurich states that in the riots at Frankfort on Monday 11 persons were killed and 25 wounded. The police have made 400 arrests in connection with the disorders, it is said.' , T In the Ruhr basin the numher of strikers is estimated at 150,000. There have been riots in Wurttem burg, according " to reports. The Matin says'' that a general strikes on at Berlin, being as serious as the one recently hefdin that city. EXCHANGE BILL IS ADVANCED TO THIRD READING Peterson Says Only Way of Stopping State Socialism; Sears and Hoagland Of fer Amendments, Lincoln, Neb., April 2. (Special Telegram.) After two hours of de bate in the senate th Omaha, Grain lixchange bill was ordered advaneed to third reading this afternoon and apparently will pass ' the upper branch. Peterson, speaking iiusupport of the bill, indicated that while he did not believe in it etitirgly he thought it was the only means of stopping state socialism. Senator , Peterson said something was necessary to pre vent a recurrance of J,he North Da kota experience in this state. -v Senator Sears offered an amend ment allowing a distribution of prof its on the basis of stock and. Hoag land offered a substitute practically placing the bill back' in its original form. The Hoagland substitute pro vided that the exchange could make no rules relatives to the distribution of profits. It was adopted by a vote of 21 to 11. The bill was then ordered advanc ed to third reading in the senate committee of the whole. , Asks Ruling on Amendment; Providence, R. I., April 2. The senate today adopted a resolution directing the attorney general of the state to ask the United States su preme court for a ruling on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment to vtne constitution, .me resolution already had been adopted by the house. " , Talk of Reparation Is Resumed by Peace Council .Paris, April 2. Consideration I of the question of, reparations arid dis-, position of the Rhine valley was continued by the council of jour, comprising President Vilson and the premiers of France, Great Bri tain and Italy, when the session of the council war resumed todays It is understood to be probable that at least three more days will be occu pied with these subjects. American financial experts were called into the session today. CROUP Spasmodic croup It usually relieved wlUt one application of 7 x? VICKS VAP0R1 ntOUp BODYGUARD" -30f. 60 3rJ ireHvKJ .,:rl " T Ml i ' 1 i fli 1 GRANT. 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If you telephone, we will gladly have one of our representatives call at your home or office. room for nothing but skilled work . , Grant Six Sedan $1645 f. o. b. Cleveland Omaha Auto Sales Co. . 2060-62 Farnam St. OMAHA, NEB. GRANT MOTOR CAR -CORPORATION, CLEVELAND, OHIO iimmwwmmouwwwmwmi m. mummum n.m... ui.imlWfif3pjB8iiH!;HiaiHm!.B;ttiaiwj'i'wnmimmw SETS THE PACE &Niei FOR CROWING OMAHA - Sigh Grade Tailored Suits Moderately Priced Two Offerings Characterized by Superior Values arid Smartest Modes SSI ES31 IRS !!S! mm :' Iff, lKi si St. II ft S3 !s K ! i?a ."i ' gV ;s, 'J h :aj H it IK "8 i:k1 J: Ss'Si H.X Igg! W'S 'til , ' 81 Psi fg'l S 31 j !?'!) a"St a:? m ri gal gal S g,a !JrS m in R3 m I m WW -A PCS Is TROP in Thursday at our Suit . Section and be pleasantly surprised by the unusual value, the un usual quality and the unusual style of these" moderately priced Suit modes. You will see A Diverse Assortment at $39 Suits that-are not only authoritative in style ,and faultless in tailoring and fabric quality, but that introduce many and most uncommon details in fashioning, featuring smart box coat effects, semi-tailored, loosely belted and strictly tailored models. And "Fashionseal" Suits at $25 . The quality, workmanship and style reputation of "Fashion Seal" suits is more apparent than ever before. Assembled at this price is an assortment of styles that assures every woman the opportunity of purchasing a becoming Spring Suit at a most moderate price. ' SECOND FLOOR i Treasured' Gifts r for " ' :. , Parties .Weddings Birthdays Anniversaries Gifts of individuality and sentinental expres sion a part of "The Treasure Box" THIRD FLOOR. " KiniiiHiimiiiiniminiiiiiQiaminiiiiinniimiitiiiniiuinitiniiiniiiminiiiinniiniiiiHn SStfl ... i Nt8 . ' i m I Women's Gloves at $1.65 Very Special For Thursday IN real kid and imported capeskin, in one and two-clasp effects, shades of light and dark tan, gray, sand, Cham pagne, white and black; P. K. and overseam ; some have two-toned, heavy embroid ered back; others Paris point stitching. Very special for Thursday, pair 1,65 Women's Silk Gloves Extra heavy Milanese, two and three-clasp styles, all with double-tipped fingers; these are in black only, with white embroidered backs; sizes. 5 to ll'o inclusive; per pair 1.50 v Chamoisette Gloves For women, in the wanted shades of gray, chamois, tan and white, absolutely washable ; 1 and 2-jJasp;. pr. 95( . MAIN FLOOR "Coronet Hats A Surprisingly, Wide Variety of These Much. Sought . " After Hats Always 10.00 THE showing includes Cuban Rice bodies in colors such ' as navy, gold, o'rose, etc., simply trimmed and be comingly shaped; also all the new pokes and flat crowned sailors for the young woman. These are wing-trimmed some with a bow of ribbon. Hats of horsehair braia, trimmed in flowers and streamers of velvet ribbons. Hats suitable for midsummer wear. SECOND FLOOR f Her are the smart side roll, trlcorn, or off the face hats, with a softening touch of hair braid or facing of Georg ette crepe. Hats for every woman. Blouse Section Brings Forth Dress-l!jp WeekSpecials In the Way of Two Offerings That Should Create Unusual Response Georgette Blouses at 4.50 9 Of splendid quality; a dozen perfect designs to choose from embroidered fronts' beaded fronts, tucked and pleated fronts, all the desirable shades, all sizes; values, $5 and 5.95; now 4.50 ; I! sis . if tl SECOND FLOOR Smart Designs of Georgene Crepe Splendid washable fa,bxic in all the light shades ; various novel designs n neck and fronts, embroidered fir -plain, tucked or pleated; good 4.50 values; all sizes'; tt"t rrv ' 3.00 1 As Compiled By Oar Store Shopper . In the Art Department 1 they are showing the Batik 1 silks, very new and colorful, 1 some la the peacock shades, 1 one piece in tke lovely coral 1 colors, most gorgeous for nso 1 1 ia making lamp shades for j 1 the new cathedral lamps. 1 I Iheso silks are beautJfnl M when worked tp in the lamp -h shade with a plain silk of a a 1 harmonizing color. jj I I saw a beautiful pair of g g Polycrome candle sticks In g old gold, rose and dull blue, 1 with beautiful hand painted 1 I candles of the dull blue show ing a quaint rose -design. Q 1 These would look loTely on j H a mahogany console table to j H set off the beauties of an an- m jj tique mirror. jf 1 Then there are the new ma- g g hogany things and such ma- 1 p hogany, soft, shadowy brown. 1 g They showed me one sand- 1 wichjray in the oliTe shape B g with a plain curved handle, 1 - simple, yet beautiful. jj I There is a loyely little I H Chippendale sewing table in i I solid mahogany, an article . both beautiful and useful with 1 ij its drawers for materials. j Among the new things they 1 g are showing to beautify I I milady's boudoir Is a fan I m shaped telephone screen in I I 0,.b,J?e 8Uk' and 8ilTer lace f I H,th. ?rench flowers forming 1 g the trimming. 1 I THIRD FLOOR j nun New York's Latest Vogue in Suits as Worn by Miss Manhattan TJLTRA youthful New York styles are these bearing Miss Manhattan's own label and offered . exclusively to our cus tomers. Every garment 'is cre ated by Miss Manhattan's own staff of designers ahd made under her personal supervision. Her label is your guarantee of accepted Fifth Avenue, style in a garment of good materials f a ul t- Fine serge made In the popular box style and lined with fancy silk. P 1 n tucks give a smart touch to the pockets and back. lessly tailored. -SECOND FLOOR Announcing The Annual Rosebush and Ornamental Shrubbery Sale Saturday An event that will be largely taken advan tage of by those de siring to beautify the home surroundings at , the least expenditure. See Our Ads in Friday Papers Featuring Junior Corsets For Girls and Misses i T T is most important that great, care should bemused in corsetin& the girfs-Their corsets should be light and flexible, to .commence earlv and mould the figure as it develops is by far the more healthful way than 'to correct the figure after it has been 4 allowed to attain ungainly propor tions. ' Our corset service here i 'the very best and your daughter will be fitted care fully and correctly. Girls' corsets will be fitted every day this week free of charge For girls under 10 years of age we have Ferris and H. &'W. Waists, 1.00 to 2.50 For girls and misses we feature Warner's Junior Corset, the "American Girly" at 1.50 to 3.50 The low tp and liehtlv boned styles in dainty pink brocades and W Tifirner's tiut-Fnf salins at 3.50 to 5.00 THIRD FLOOR A Most Unusual Purchase and Sale of Ladies' Shoes Saturday This Rpllinp- nnmnrisps flip ontiA enmlire ctr.nl- j:.,--.,,: j 1: . . , . . . This selling comprises the entife surnhrs stork