THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE; JUNE 1, 1919.
NEBRASKANS IN
DISCUSSION OF
LUXURY TAXES
Jejferis and Evans Propound
rertinent Questions Dur
ing Debate Upon Re
pealing Bill.
Washington, May 31. (Special.)
representatives Jefferis and Evans
Nebraska, tested the acoustics of
'lie hall of house today by addrcss-
ng a numoer ot pertinent interrog
itories to Chairman Fordney of the
Vays and Means committee during
ontiaeranon ot the bill to ropeal
the so-called luxury tax in the rev
enue act of 1918.
Both Nebraska members were ac
corded not only a most respectful
hearing on the part of the chairman
of the committee and the house
membership, but showed little trep
idation in their first public utter
ances on the floor.
Predicating his questions on the
loss of $100,000,000 upon the partic
ular taxes involved in section 904 of
the revenue bill, if these taxes
should be repealed, Mr. Jefferis asked
the chairman how the lost revenue
was going to be made up. The
chairman confessed that he did not
know.
Mr. Jefferis then asked what per
cent of the total population was
paying the luxury taxes and Mr.
Fordney replied that the tax had
not proceeded far enough to permit
an answer to the question. Then
Mr. Jefferis capped the climax of
his questions by asking what it was
costing to collect the tax. On this
Mr. Fordney could throw no light.
Evans Asks Questions.
Representative Evans interrogat
ed the chairman of the Ways and
Means committee along somewhat
similar lines to that pursued by Mr.
Jffferies, asking whether or not the
Ways and Means had made any
provision to raise $100,000,000, in the
event the so-called luxury tax was
repealed.
Chairman Fordney replied that it
could not be done except through
an import tariff bill, which, he said,
Hould be presented to congress
within a few months. Pending the
introduction of this bill the treasury
would be minus that amount of
revenue.
Both Jefferis and Evans through
their questions indicated' that they
were not at all satisfied with the re
peal bill, affecting as it does a sec
tion in the revenue law that touches
the pocket books of the rich, and
does not reach the great middle
class who do not purchase trunks
over $50 in value, traveling bags,
valises,- etc., at $25 each, pocket
books at $7.50, lamp shades at $25,
smoking jackets at $7.50, men's
and wotnens' pajamas in excess of
?5 each, kimonos at $15 each, fans
$1., men's and hoys' hats $5, men's.
women s, misses and boys shoes,
pumps and slippers at $10 per pair.
Representative McLaughlin, who
was satisfied to listen to the maiden
questions of his colleagues, Jeffris
and Evans, rather than get into the
debate himself, said that the repeal
of section 904 of the revenue law
nlone was ill advised, but instead,
th Ways and Means committee
should nave included all the sections
relating to the so-called compensa
tion taxes, including the taxes on
soda waters and proprietary arti
cles. That so far as he was concern
ed h would vote against the bill
unless it was amended to repeal the
tax on hundreds of little things that
had become almost a necessity to
the people.
After a conference between Sen
ator Kenyon of Iowa and parties
oneerned in the bill relating to
i ackers, it was stated today that
provision for the establishment of
public markets for the sale of meats
ind meat products will be one of the
leading features of the measure that
will seek to control the packing in
dustry. The bill will be introduced In the
senate the coming week and will be
actively pressed. It is much changed
from the original bill introduced by
Senator Kendrick, Wyoming, being
made more drastic.
Packers will be divorced from
their holdings in stock yards and
refrigerator cars, while the license
provisions will be greatly tightened.
"Under the marketing feature,"
said Senator Kenyon, "any city or
community in Nebraska, for in
stance, could get permission to con
duct one or more public markets to
handle meat and meat products."
One of the arguments urged for
the bill is the need for reduction in
the cost of living. The Consumers'
league, it stated, will actively sup
port the measure.
Annual Encampment of
High School Girls at
Camp Brewster June 1 6
The third annual encampment of
the High School Girls' reserve will
be held at"Camp Brewster,xJune 16.
The program for the girls will in
clude hikes, picnics, slumber parties,
olid entertainments every evening.
Among the many accommoda
tions are a large swimmfing pool, a
tennis court, play room, croquet
ground, place for volley and basket
ball, cottages and tents.
Danish Ministry Quits.
; Copenhagen, May 31. The Hoff
man ministry has resigned, accord
ing to a message from Bamberg, Ba
varia. It is expected that a ministry
on a broader basis will be formed.
Brief City News
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Quota Olives Stuffed Tomato
Consomme Clear
Choice, Fresh Brook Trout, Tartar 3auc
Broiled Yoont Squab
. Orange Marmalade
. Friecaje of Chicken with Parsley
Dumpling
Stuffed Breast of Veal with
Currant Jelly
Boast Toons; Chicken. Celery Dretsint
New Potatoes in Cream
Wax Beans Peas in Cases
. Asparagus Salad
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Burglary Ins. Wheeler A Walpton
Klec. Fans S8.50 Burgesa-Oranden
The Business Men's Reference
Ass'n have moved their offices from
1307 W. O. W. Bid;, to 917 and S18
W. O. W. Bldg., where they will
have larger quarters for the in
creased business. .
Alliance Mayor In Omaha Pen
rose K. Romig. mayor of Alliance.
Neb., is here for a few days. He will
attend the opening; of the Ak-Sar-Ben
initiation season at the den
Monday night.
Soldier Back From France Corp.
Cecil Johnston, son of Dr. John P.
Johnston, 1623 Locust street, has re
turned to Omaha after a year's serv
ice In France. He was attached to
Company B of the 137th infantry.
Theosophical Society Meeting
Mrs. M. H. Glover will talk on
"Some Reminiscences of an Eastern
Mystic and Occultist" Sunday eve
ning at 8:15 before the Omaha
Theosophlcal society in the Kennedy
building.
M'KEffiSlKS
TO STORY TOLD
TO OMAHA BEE
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release after he had beenXarrested
as a suspected automobile thief.
so tar as is known nothing has
been done in the matter by either
Commissioner Ringer and Chief
Eberstein besides sending Capt. Pa-
tullo to Lincoln.
Went Along With Detectives.
According to the story told a re
porter for The Bee by McKenna
while he was beinsr held in the
county jail after being sentenced
and awaiting to be transported to
Lincoln, McKenna accompanied
Detectives Murphy and Pszanow
ski on a trip to the southern part
of the state, where the prisoner was
to point out some ot the cars he had
stolen and disposed of.
Chief Eberstein had ordered the
arrest of Frank Kennedy at Hast
ings and previously asked the police
at Grand Island to apprehend the
man, who it was said was wanted
in Omaha for stealing automobiles.
The police at Hastings, Kennedy's
home, also were asked to pick up
the man. Chief St. John, Hastings,
later located the man in North
Platte, and, according to McKenna,
Kennedy was arrested by Detec
tives Murphy and Pszanowski and
released upon the payment of $110
to Murphy.
McKenna declared the money
changed hands in his presence. He
said the detectives reported to Cap
tain Brifigs, who then was acting
Discharged Officers
Get Communications
From War Department
Communications from Major Gen
eral Francis J. Kernan, president of
a war department special board, have
been received in Omaha by George
Sugarman, recently discharged from
the army, on duty in the judge ad-
vuLdica ucdi uncut, aim oincr
Omaha attorneys who have been of
ficers in the United States service.
These communications ask for
suggestions and recommendations
for changes in military laws and
procedure, as applied to courts mar
tial, from discharged army officers
who served in the judge advocate's
department and who had consider
able actual experience in handling
courts martial casts.
John Moodie, Omaha Pioneer,
Dies in Masonic Home
John C. Moodie, 79 years old, 50
years a resident ot umana, died Sat
urday morning at the Masonic
Home, Plattsmouth, Neb.
Mr. Moodie had been a member of
the Omaha chapter since 1870. There
are no surviving relatives. The fu
neral will be held this afternoon at
3 o'clock from the Masonic temple,
Eighteenth and Douglas streets, un
der the auspices of St. John's lodge,
No- 25. Burial will be in Forest
Lawn cemetery.
chief of detectives, that they could
not find Kennedy. Chief Eberstein
then became aware of the fact that
McKenna knew Kennedy. He ob
tained this information through a
letter written to McKenna by Ken
nedy and turned over to Chief Eber
stein by McKenna's mother.
McKenna asserted he did not
want to see his friend arrested and
when Chief Eberstein wanted him to
frame a trap to catch Kennedy, he
said he told the police chief of the
transaction between Kennedy and
Murphy.
Outline Details of Deal.
"I told him that if he arrested
Kennedy, one of his detectives
would be in a jam," McKenna de
clared. "I then outlined the details
of the deal. I had good reasons for
believing Eberstein would lay off of
Kennedy when he learned of the
bribe Murphy took. He did, and I
never heard him mention Murphy's
name again."
McKenna said that Chief Eber
stein manifested deep concern for
tear that some one else would learn
of what had happened. McKenna
asserted that he promised the chief
he would not tell any one else.
' I would have kept my promise," he
said, "if Eberstein had kept his faith
with me. Eberstein doublecrosseo"
:ne, and for this reason I have given
you my statement. I will have some
more to tell later on."
Prices for Embossed
Government Envelopes
To Be Advanced July 1
Omaha business houses using gov
ernment embossed envelopes may
save money by ordering a supply be
fore July 1, when the price will be
advanced 12 cents on every 1,000
envelopes.
During the war, orders fo
stamped envelopes were not filled
for several months, according to As
sistant Postmaster Woodard, but
government printers at Washington
are now able to supply large quan
titles of envelopes with promptness,
Bee Want Ads pay big profits to
the people who read them.
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Aluminum
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Electric Irons er2'a
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One of the Bowen Irons will
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.. .. :.:! yow no doubt
could tico? to good advantage
every day when preparing some
one meal. At the abo-ve price you
could well afford to buy two.
Enameled Hand Colanders. . . .24e
Knameled Skimmers ISe
Aluminum Tea Kettles $i!.30
Enameled Sink Strainers ...SJc
Good Quality Brooms . . .45c-35c
Aluminum Roasters $2.03
Mahogany Sewing: Cabinets, spe
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Now the New Hudson Super-Six
And the Price is $1975 ()
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A Perfection of the Car You Know So Well
The perfection that men have said would make the Hud
son Super-Six the finest automobile that is built is embraced
i in the new models Hudson dealers are now showing.
Four year with 60,000 cars in use have shown how to free
it from many of the annoyances regarded as inevitable to all
cars.
Recall The Qualities
For Which It Is Known
Each year has seen the emphasis of some new quality in
the Hudson Super-Six. Four years ago, when new, it was
the 72 greater horsepower without increase of motor
weight or sacrifice of simplicity that attracted.
Some thought such power would prove destructive and so
many famous tests were made to prove endurance.
Everyone recalls how Hudson stock cars made new records
for speed. Among them, 1819 miles in 24 hours,
The run from San Francisco to New York and return in
10 days 21 hours remains unmatched, though numerous
attempts have since been made by others.
It became the largest selling fine car. There is a Super
Six for each six miles of improved roadway in America.
Not a city block, not a village, not a cross roads that does'
not know it. Hardly a boy who does not recognise it and
its White Triangle.
It created new standards of beauty, so much 60 that it is
conceded a leader. Each body type is famous for good
looks and the completeness of every detail.
On That Experience
A New Hudeon Was Built
Only within the Hudson organization was such develop
ment possible. Our engineers, for the most part the same
personnel responsible for all previous Hudsons, have had
unequalled opportunities. Every car built in those years
Jbecame a guide to future advancement. Every endurance
test revealed new ways to Improvement. Every model
suggested a simpler, more beautiful car. The experience
of every owner was an influence toward perfection.
Such a car is the new Hudson Super-Six.
It is the fulfillment of the promise of those 60,000 cars
now in service.
ThrPrfcih$1975
If this new Hudson were not so attractive in itself the
price would command first promise in this announcement.
But as value first and price second is a Hudson policy, lees
emphasis is placed upon price than might be expected.
We have no reservations to offer for Hudson value.' We
are confident of its attainment. Its worth is undisputed.
We offer it as the perfection of the earlier Super-Sixes, and
its price is fixed upon a basis of large quantity production
not upon what rival cars may sell for.
We know you will want to se5 $he new Hudson Super-Six.
GUY L.SMITH
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sesses everything that is good and that will give
years of service. BoAven suites are finding their
ay into more and more homes Bowen Suite
are sold with a guarantee of Quality
and Workmanship. Pick out the
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and you'll be satisfied.
Reed Rockers, Arm Chairs, Davenports and Chase Lounges in Ivory Overstuffed Rockers,
Arm Chairs and Davenports a selection from any of these crin bo made most satisfactory
at the Greater Bowen Store.
Mahogany Rocker, blue striped velour uphol
stering, at $22.60
Mahogany Koclier, all-over tapestry uphol
feterlng, at $29.60
Mahogany Straight Chair, tapestry upholster
ing, at $28.60.
Mahogany Wing Chair, gray velour upholster
ing $19.00
Mahogany Duofolds, cane back and ends, ta
pestry upholstering $89.50
Mahogany Rocker and Chair to match $31.60
Fumed Oak Library Rockers, full spring con
struction, genuine leather seats $1400
Mahogany Sofa, cane back and ends, uphol
stered in tapestry : $55.00
Mahogany Chair and Rocker to match, each.. $26.60
Mahogany Davenports, cane back and ends, '
upholstered in blue striped velour, loose
cushions at $94.60
Mahogany Chair to match $13.50
Mahogany Duofolds, tapestry upholstering ..$79.50
Sofa Tables, Queen Ann design : .$2S)H)ti
Fumed Oak Library Tables .: $11.00
Golden and Fumed Oak Bed Davenports, won
derful values at $17.60, $65 and $$7.50
The Furnishings for a Pretty Dining Room Can Best Be
Selected at Bowen's
Great numbers of Dining Room Suites ar always, displayed, on our third floor, making it easy for
one to pick out 'what they want. Here are shown Suites in Mahogany, Wqjnut, Fumed and Golden Oak
in a large number of pretty designs, and in sizes that will fit your rogm, be it large or small.
Fumed Oak Dining Tables, 42-inch tops $1650
Golden Oak Extension Tables. 42-inch tops.. $14.60
William and Mary Dining Tables, 54-inch tops
Mahogany Dining Tables," 54-inch top3, beauti
fully finished $S9.7o
Mahogany Buffets, handsomely finished $57.60
Mahogany Buffets, Queen Ann design $47.50
Walnut Buffets, William' and Mary design,
finely finished '....$42.50
Jacobean finish $32.50
Fumed Oak Buffets, William and Mary design $39.60
Golden Oak Dining Tables, 6-foot extension,
48-inch tops $33.00
Mahogany China Cabinets, different sizes, each a genuine value, at 842.50
Dining Chairs in all finishes, with prices ranging Xrom $2.50 to $7.50 and up.
Many- Are Taking Advantage of Bowen's Big Values in ,
Bedroom Suites Why Not You
You will not find it at all hard to choose a Bed Room Suite from the hundreds shown at the Great
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are modest, considering the value you are securing. Look at these values:
Fumed Oak Beds, Adam design 813.00
Metal Beds, finished n mahogany. Pearl White,
Vernis Martin and Oak. .$7.50, 99.50, 012, SIB, $24.00
Walnut and Mahogany 4-drawer dressers 812.50
White Ivory Dressers ...$30.00 and $45.00
White Ivory Vanity Dressers . $75.00
White Ivory Table to match $3.RO
Walnut Triple Mirror Dressing' Table '.$35.00
Mahogany Beds, unsurpassed in construction
and beautifully finished $35.00 and $22.50
Mahogany Beds, Queen Ann design 835.00
White Ivory Beds SS0.00
White Ivory Chairs and Rockers to mutch $ 7.50
Mahogany and Walnut extra heavy, 4-poster
beds, extremely pleasing in design $55.00
Mahogany Beds, William and Mary desipn. .. .835.00
Golden Oak Beds. Colonial design . . .$22.50 and $10.50
Golden Oak 4-poster beds $30.50
Fumed Oak Dressers with 4 large drawers ....822.50
Fumed Oak Dressers, 3 small, 1 large drawer, $21.50
Golden Oak Dressers, each a big value at these prices
a $14.00, $1 0.OO. $24.50 and 927.50.
Chlffonettes in brown mahogany. .$39.75, $55, S75.0O
Golden Oak Chiffonier, 6 drawers 810.50
Golden Oak Chiffonier, mirror, 5 drawers $13.00
There are hundreds of values awaiting you in the
Bowen Drapery Department
(Second Floor.)
Unless you have paid avisit to our Drapery Depart
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many splendid values awaiiing you in this section of
the Greater Bowen Store. Hundreds of new patterns
are there in Lace Curtains; thousands of yards of
Curtaining in every wanted material and design,
which we cut, make and drape to your windows.
"White Nottingham Curtains, all over patterns ; 40
inches wide, 2 yards long, per pair. . . . .$2.25
Extra Fine Quality Nottingham Curtains, 45
inches wide by yards long; plain caters
with a pretty wide border, per pair $3.00
Plain Scrim Curtains, silk hemstitched, 2'2 yards
long; cream and ecru colors, per pair $1.45
Cretonnes, domestic and imported; wonderful
range of patterns, ranging up from, yard. .50
Colored Madras,' in rose, blue, brown and com
bination colors. 36 and 50 inches wide, priced at
per yard, from 65 to $4.50
Grass Rugs
Grass Rugs can be used to advan
tage in any room in the house. We
are now showing a large number in
many patterns on the second floor.
Bowen prices are only attached to
value-giving merchandise.
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