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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1919. ATLANTIC COAST STEAMERS TIED UP BY JMKOUT Officials Estimate That 3,000 Men Are Directly Affected; U. . Shipping Board Vessels Not Included. New York, July 11. Several coastwise steamers have been pre vented from sailing and others due to leave Saturday will be tied up jnlesi they are able to replace striking firemen, water tenders and oilers who struck yesterday for a wage, increase of $15 a month. Of ficials of the International Seaman's , Union, with which the strikers' or ganizations are affiliated, estimated that 3,000 men are directly affected and that they would be joined by the seamen, cooks, stewards, en gineers and mates- Should the claims of the union men be made , good about 40,000 men will walk out 1 paralyzing, coastwise shipping. Vessels operated by the United States shipping board are not af fected. Officials Confer. ' Washington, July 11. Officials of the Seamen's union conferred with i Vice Chairman Stevens of the ship ping board, Friday, in an. attempt to settle the strike of marine engineers, firemen and oilers which began Thursday on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, but no conclusion was reached. While higher wages are an issue, it was said in shipping board cir cles that the principal demands of the nun were preference for Ameri- can seamen, and recognition of the union by shipowners. 3 Juse fC3Una$bt l Clearaway Saturday In Oiir July Clearance Sale. ' Just a few of the striking bargains that the shopper ' will get who comes downtown in the cooler hours of '". the early, morning. ' 15 Stylish ' Just the clever wrap for1 summer evenings and for the coming fall. Soft velvety materials that sold for. $45 to $75 this season. Fif teen of them. to' the first fifteen shoppers. -- $9.75 3 6 Silk " Afternoon Dresses In navy and soft shades of gray and tarr. This special lot , : takes in taffetas, pongee, crepe de chine and combinations. Values tip to $59.50." $19.75 t I Thousands Expected to Attend Balloon Circus at Fort Omaha Sunday Afternoon htv t ? A Some of the Balloons Entered As the hour approaches when the greatest aerial carnival ever held is to begin, Fort Omdha is a bustle of activity and anticipation. The great balloon sheds are filled with work men, numerous types of balloons, some of which have never before been viewed by the public, partly inflated, loom up grotesquely in the semi-darkness. At an informal dance at the 25 Linen Tub Skirts Smart of line, fine of tex ture, hutton-trimmed, with graceful tailored belts, real linen and wash tricotine, which tubs beautifully. Only 25 of , them to the early shop pers on Saturday at this special price because they are slightly soiled from han dling. Values up to $12.98. $4.98 Capes 25 Serge Suits In youthful styles, blouse straight line and tailored models of fine navy serge and smart checks have been added to Saturday's bargain list for vacationists' needs. Valued here up to $69.50, for Saturday only $19.85 in the "Flying: Circus" Events Knights of Columbus hut last night the names of the fair sponsors who are to christen the four great racing balloons were read. Miss Esther Wilhelm will christen racing balloon No. 1 the "United States." It will be piloted by Capt. A. C. McKinley and Lieut. James T. Neely. Miss Gertrude Stout will name bal loon No. 2 the "All America." Lieut. R. E. Thompson and Lieut. J. B. Jordan will pilot the "America." Balloon No. 3 will be christened the "Victory" by Miss Regina Con nell. Pilots of the "Victory" will be Lieut. W. E. Huffman and Lieut. W. E. Connelly. Miss Helen McCreary will name balloon No. 4, which will be piloted by Col. Jacob V. S. VVuest, Maj. M. J. O'Brien and A. Leo Stevens, who will act as judges, the "Cannon Ball." Miss Dortha Callender of Pasa dena, Cal., will release the 1,000 small balloons on their voyage for the ladies' prize. Balloons Brand New. All balloons to be christened are brand new. The sponsors were se lected by the Omaha chapter of the American Red Cross at the request of Lieut. Col. Jacob W. S. Wuest, commanding officer at Fort Omaha. A variety of material will be used in the christening. Some will be showered with grape juice, and it is whispered that some will receive their bon voyage in the orthodox manner, with champagne. Among the features of the aerial carnival not mentioned before is the first exhibition of what is said to be the fastest pulling windlass in the world. It was invented by W. D. Burton of Omaha. 1 Another novel feature will be the "megaphone balloon." which will rise and announce each event. The huge megaphone is said to be larg er than the 5,000 cubic-foot-capacity balloon which carries it. Any man enlisting at the fort on the day of the carnival will be assured of a balloon trip shortly after. Three places to enlist will be open. Interest Centers on Four Ev.ents. The four events on the program that are likely to command the greatest interest of the public are: 1. The balloon race for distance. (Three balloons entered.) 2. Exhibition of captured Ger man "sausage" balloons and Ameri can "propaganda balloons" in ac tion. 3. Observations of Prof. David Todd, 1 Amherst college meterolo gist, who is coming from New York City to ascend in the judges' bal loon to "study physical features of the planet Mars." 4. Release of 1,000 balloons simultaneously. Besides these, the afternoon will be packed with 15 other events, in cluding athletic contests, races, band concerts by army bands from both Forts Crook and Omaha, a Lballoon jumping contest and an ad dress by the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Wuest, "from the air." Practice for Jumping Contest. The entire command at Fort Omaha has been busily employed all week cutting grass, plotting the grounds and driving stakes for po sitions of the balloon craft that are to fly. Officers at the fort have been daily practicing for the "jump ing contest," which will be one of the big features of the day's events. The long-distance balloon race will be the biggest event by far. Official sanction was received Thursday by A. Leo Stevens, chief balloon instructor, from President Allan R. Hawley of the Aero Club of America at New York for the race. .Records established will be ng recoroca in tne statistical racinir compilations of the club. Further than that, the race will be given na- uonai puDiicity. The telegram received follows: "Glad to sanction race for 13th. Best wishes for a successful event. "AERO CLUB OF AMERICA." Six pilots and three balloons are entered. The pilots are: Balloon No. 1. Caot Ashlev C McKinley. 180 oounds: Lieut. Tampa T. Neeley, 145 oounds. Balloon No. 2. Lieut. Richard F.. Thompson, 154 pounds; Lieut. James B. joraan, lay oounds. Balloon No. 3. Lieut Willi am F.. Huffman, 151 pounds: Lieut. Wil liam E. Connolly, 161 pounds. Many Wagers Laid. The judges' balloon which will ac company the others on their flights will carry three persons, Colonel VVuest, Maj. Martin J. O'Brien, ad jutant at Fort Omaha, and A. Leo Stevens, instructor. The ludees bal loon will announce by signal from the air to attendants below which contestant attains the highest alti tude. , Wagers among officers during the week as which of the contestants will attain the highest altitude in at Fort Omaha Sunday. the long distance race have amount ed to as high as $300 and $400. That the public may take part in the guessing, coupons have been pub lished in each erf the Omaha papers, on which the question of how hgh will the balloon ascend is asked. These may be filed in special booths provided for the purpose by the three Omaha newspapers on the grounds. After the race is over the coupons will be collected and near est guessers selected and announced in the papers. The Bee will have a booth on the grounds. Divided in Two Periods. The day's events have been di vided into two periods, afternoon, 3:30 to 6, and evening, 6:40 to 9:20. The balloon race will be last on a program of 15 events. Captain Mc Kiniey will hold a company drill of the 12th balloon company ma neuvering and flying an American observation balloon. The drill will be demonstrative of the training given .to thousands during the war, fitting them for overseas service at the front. The program:, First period, 3:30 o'clock to 6 o'clock. 1. Firing of cannon announcing opening of Rates to public. 2. Aerial flag raising. 3. Inflation of balloons. ' 4. Band concert. 5. Twelfth balloon company ma neuvering and flying American ob servation balloon. 6. Propaganda balloons In action. 7. Exhibit of French, Italian, Ger man and American war balloons on west end promenade. 8. Athletic events: 50-yard dash. Pop-drinking contest. 100 yards dash. Sheet race. 8. i.clease of 1,000 balloons. Second period, 6:40 o'clock to 9:30 o'clock. 1. Athletic events: 220 yards dash. Pie-eating contest. Combination race. Tug-of-way, 9th and 12th balloon companies. 2. Balloon-jumping contest. 3. Release of propaganda bal loons. 4. Commanding officer delivers talk from air. 5. Placing of racing balloons. 6. Christening of racing balloons by society women of Omaha. 8. Start of racing, balloons. 9. Release of judges' balloon. Wilson to Review West Coast Fleet at a Pacific Port Washington, July 11. Secretary Daniels announceed Friday that he would not accompany the new Pa cific fleet to the west coast. The secretary will, however, join the fleet at San Diego, about August 10. The date of the fleet's sailing from Hampton Roads has been changed from July 19 to July 22. Mr. Daniel said that the fleet would reach San Francisco about August 15. at which port it probably will be reveiwed by President Wil son aunng his speaking tour in be half of the league of nations. The decision as to the port at which the tevciew will take place, it was said, depended upon the president's itin erary. Secretary Daniels announced he had accepted the invitation of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce to be present at the official opening late in August of the new navy dry dork at Pearl Harbor. The secretary will make the trip to Hawaii aboard the New Mexico, flagship of the Pacific fleet. Most of the fleet will go to Honolulu for the event. The Pearl harbor dry dock, which is being completed, is one of the largest in the world, and will ac commodate any ship now afloat. Construction work has been under way for several years, having been partially wrecked by an earthquake. Better Weather Was Reason for Army Camps in South Washington, July 11. Questioned today by a house war investigating sub-comuittee about the location of most of the army training fields in the south, Secretary Baker said he had "never heard an improper sug gestion from any one about the lo cation of the camps." Mr. Baker declared the camps were placed in the south rather than in the north solely because better weather conditions obtained there and he added that no influence that he knew of was exerted to send the men to the south. A GENCINE THIRST Qt ENCHER. Hornford'n Acid Phophte make til drinki tastier and more tlfy-ing- makea you feel better. Buy a bottle. ANNUAL PROFIT OF $25,000,000 IS FONTS POLICY Son of Manufacturer, On Witness Stand, Says Prifce Reduction Results From This Plan. Mount Clemens, Mich., July 11. Edsel B7 Ford, president of the Ford Motor company, resumed his testimony this morning in the libel suit brought by his father, Henry Ford, against the Chicago Daily Tribune. The elder ford was in court, ready to follow him on the stand. The examination was conducted by Attorney Elliott G. Stevenson. The guarantee of $5 a day minimum wage was put in effect January 12, 1914, the witness testified, and the net profits that year were approxi mately $30,000,0(10. Mr. Stevenson, pursuing his theory that the wage was some thing that the employes amply earned and should not be called "profit sharing," adduced that in 1916, production had more than doubled and net profits were ap proximately $60,000,000. This doub ling of profits, Mr. Stevenson point ed out, resulted in no change in the incomes of employes and hence he said, "the term profit-sharing" was a misnomer. On cross-examination by Attor ney Alfred Lucking the witness said there was a surplus of labor in 1914 at the wage scale prevailing not-i withstanding which the $5 minimum was put in effect. To Keep Profits in Limit. It was Henry Ford's policy to keep profits at $25,000,000 a year, Edsel Ford said, and to this end it was the custom to cut the price of car; each year. In 1916, however, it was deemed advisable to build blast furnaces and expand otherwise The price was not cut that year r.nd big profits resulted and are now being used as originally contem plated. The younger Ford was called as a witness by the defendant and the war activities of the company were brought out on cross-examination by Attorney Alfred Lucking. jDirect ex amination was by Attorney Elliott G. Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson ad duced that the government contracts, which aggregated $190,000,000 at one time in work being performed or in prospect, were on the usual cost plus basis. Mr. Lucking stated that Mr. Ford's share of profits, 58 per Collars, Vests and Tics... The Summery Touch Your linen dress or your white tub blouse may need just the touch of color that a Windsor or middy tie would give black would be especially good, but there are all colors from which to choose. If you have had difficulty in finding the vestee you need, it would be very easy to make your own from the tucked net which we sell by the yard. And collars, sets and vestees of organdy, net and lace in any number of charming styles, are at your disposal. Ribbon Novelties Ribbons are an important part of the fluffy dresses of this season. Lingerie rib bons, grosgrain ribbons with piquot edges, wide ribbons with brilliant designs. Sashes, vests, camisoles, lin gerie bows and rosettes made to order. To the Right As Yon Enter Cooler Underwear Boys' Porosknit suits, Chal mer's make, 85c and $1 suit, for 69c. Women's lisle union suits, made with wide knee, $1.25 and $1.50. Women's Futurist suits, made from a fine cool mull, $1.50 and $2. 5 Good 19c for Pure Linen Handkerchiefs An Extra Special Value for Saturday. We imported these before the war as you will readily ap preciate, for at present whole sale cost, a pure linen hand kerchief can not be obtained at anywhere near this price. By the dozen, they are $2.25 Wash Neckwear, 35c Three for $f ' Made of woven madras shirt ing by Delpark. A splendid value at this price. Tho Men's Shop I hehompson "Belden Store cent, all would be returned to the government. Showed Profits of Firm. Mr. Stevenson, through the wit ness, showed the profits of the Ford Moto'r company for the purpose, he said, of showing that the company was as prosperous in wartime as at other times. He asked for a state ment of the 1919 profits to date, which brought Mr. Lucking to his feet with a protest the "spectators did not understand until they re ceived the news that Henry Ford and his son had just purchased the stock in the company of all minority stockholders except James Couzens, mayor of Detroit. "They are asking to go into the private affairs of this corporation down to this date. I say to your honor that there are very important matters pending that it affects very seriously," said Mr. Lucking. The latter's protest s were so vigorous that Judge Tucket warned him that he was verging on contempt of court. The profits of the company for nine months of the fiscal year 1919 were placed at $33,982,292. It ap: peared from the testimony that the year after Mr. Ford cut the price of his touring cars $80 a car the company sold 800,000 of them. Mr. LSicking said that these could have been sold even had the cut not been made. Fish Combinations Ordered to Dissolve by- the Federal Court Boston, July 11. Dissolution of the Boston Fish Pier company and of the Bay State Fishing company, was ordered by the federal court, which ruled they were combinations illegal under the Clayton anti-trust act. The court stated in its opinion that dealers on the Boston fish pier had exercised predominant control of the fresh fish industry of the north Atlantic states. The New England Fish exchange was held to be operating contrary ta law, and was directed by the court to revise its rules and method of operation to conform with the re quirements of the government. The court's decision was on a bill in equity brought by the govern ment two years ago, in connection with which lengthy hearings have been held. Denver Street Car Strike Settled; Service Resumed Denver, Colo., July 11. Tramway cars moved Friday afternoon on Denver's streets for the first time since last Tuesday, following formal ratification of an agreement reached between the executive committee of the union and company officials at meetingsOf strikers. The Store for Blouses Announces the arrival of some exquisite hot weather blouses. Fashioned of the finest materials, distinctive in design and beautiful in workmanship. In all, quite the most interest ing products of Ameri ca's foremost blouse makers. $9.50, $15, $19.50 $25 and $39.50 i You are invited to view this display, which is of a most 'enjoyable na ture. The Stora for Bloutei. Specials An) $2.50 Shirt Saturday) for $2.15 Eagle, Arrow, Earle & Wil son makes. Good shirts all this season's patterns. Soft or laundered cuff styles. AH sizes. $1.50 Athletic Union Suits for $1.25 Cool garments of light nain sook. All sizes. Fibre Hose, 45c a Pair I These are first quality and i the price is for Saturday only. Medium weight. Sizes 9 to 11. In seven colors. A Step to the Left As You Enter en s SHnbp FORD INCREASES HIS HOLDINGS IN MOTOR COMPANY Son Becomes Partner With Father; Amount Involved Said to Be Close1 to Hundred Million. Detroit, Mich., July 11. Reorgan ization of the Ford Motor company is being completed, whereby Edsel B. Ford, 25-year-old president of the company, becomes, with the excep tion of one other stockholder, the sole partner with his father, Henry Ford, in the corporation. This an nouncement was made here FrHay by Frank L. Klingensmith, vice president and general manager of the company. Bays Minority Holdinjrs. Klingensmith announced that purchase had been arranged of all the minority stock excepting a block held by James Couzens, millionaire mayor of Detroit and former vice president of the company. Mr. Klingensmith and other officials of the company refused to divulge the amount involved in, the purchase. It was estimated in financial circles, however; that it would total close to $100,000,000. Up to the present, Henry Ford has held 58 per cent of the Ford Motor stock. The minority stock bought in, included that of John F. and Horace E. Dodge, heads of the Dodge Motor company. Today's announcement comes as a complete surprise in motor and financial circles, as it had been ru mored for some weeks that another large automobile corporation was seeking the minority holdings. No New Company. Mount Clemens, Mich., July 11. Edsel Ford, president of the Ford Motor Co., stated that the new stock purchase means that there will be no new automobile company formed as had been planned by the Ford family, and announced in Cal ifornia, last March, Wages, he said, would be in creased frpm time to time, but he j declined to contirm tne report cur rent among certain Ford employes that a $7 minimum would be put in effect soon. He also declined to state the price paid for the minority stock. The Ford family now holds 89 per cent. Peck But, my dear, I thought we had planned to go iu the theater this evening. Mn. Peck Yes, I know, but I have changed our mind. Boston Evening Transcript. Summer Fashions for Coolness and Comfort The daintiest of hot weather dresses de veloped in light, attractive materials in the delicate colors so appropriate for summer wear. Charming in every detail of design and finish. A Special Group for $14.75 others up to $65 Tub Skirts of cool white fabrics. Two spe cials, $5.50 and $6.95. Others, $3.89 to $25. Summer Blouses and Smocks, $1.89 Apparel Section Second Floor. White Sport Hats A group of white straw sport hats just received from New York will be shown Saturday for the first time rough, white straw bound around the brim and banded with white gros-grain ribbon. A wide-brimmed, becoming style. Saturday, $5 Also an assortment of ribbon and satin sport hats in all the summer shades are also $5. July Clearances Bargains Not France Has Reasons for Congratulations, i Says Clemenceau Paris, July 11. Premier Clemen ceau appeared before the committee of the chamber of deputies, which is considering the peace treaty, Friday and reviewed the circumstances un der which the treaty was framed. He said that the difficulties the al lies encountered during the war con fronted them in a changed aspect when they came to make peace. The dominating ideaof the treaty, Premier Clemenceau said, was the necessity of maintaining the peace I L - i i i . t. . : . i iu inc worm oy me union 01 ine four great allied and associated powers. The premier said France had rea son to congratulate itself on the treaties guaranteeing it against ag gression by Germany. Referring to the league of nations, he said the French government must endeavor within the league organization to se cure the adoption of the amendment proposed by Leon Bourgeois, estab lishing a military and naval staff in the league. Delay in Declaring Surplus Food Stocks Causes Great Loss Washington, July 11. General March, chief of staff of the army, told a house sub-committee on war expenditures Friday that the Wat department's declaration of surplus food stocks could have been made in February instead of May, and that on July 8 he declared surplus o) foodstuffs amounted to $121,100,000 Chairman Reavis, in questioning the general, contended that delaj in declaring the surplus had resulted . in great loss to the government anc had deprived the public of foods foi which there was great demand. In a statement filed by Genera! March, the surplus of food stock! was sriven as follows: Corned beef $24,000,000; bacon, $23,600,000; roast beef. $20,500,000; fresh frozen bee! and poultry, $20,000,000; corned bee! hash, 510,000,000; canned vegetables $23,000,000. Five Dead, 12 Missing. After Storm in Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pa., July 11 Five per sons were dead today, a dozen oth ers missing and more than two score injured as a result of a severe electrical storm, accompanied by high wind and a cloud burst, which swept this section of the state late yesterday. Property damage will run into many thousands of dollars. Offer Many Advertised
