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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1919)
THE BEE : OMAHA, SATURDAY, AUGUST SO, 1919. COUNCIL RENT HEARING IGNORED BY MAYOR SMITH Angelus Apartment Agent Re fuses to Attend City Coun cil Probe Untif Po ' lice Appear. 1 r h I t v X (Continued from Page One.) increased rents would yield only 6 per cent on the investment. .Cliff Calkins of Calkins & com pany, and Charles W. Craft, a Cal kins tenant at 560 South Twenty sixth avenue, ennged in a polemic. Agenyt Gives Reasons. Mr. Calkins stated that he had or dered an increase of rent from $30 to SSSoneachof eight flats, in one of which Mr. Craft lives. He said that the $30 rate had heen in force for the last eight years and that several of the tenants redently remarked that during the last year the rent had been so low that it seemed like "stealing it." He based his increased rent on an "income on the present valuation.'.' "The former owner told me that these flats would make money at $35 a month," said Mr. Craft . "Iani ready .to go to the mat on this. Sim ilar nearby flats are being rented for $30 and $55 and are earning money for the owners. "Those are just his figures," re torted Mr. Craft, after Mr. Calkins endeavored to justify his increase from $30 to $50 per month for six unfurnished rooms without janitor service,' the tenants paying for gas anA water. anH fiirnishinff their own heat. Tenant Pays Twice. The city attorney's view of Mr. Calkins' figures was that the tenants in this instance were expected to pay for the appreciation of the land and bear the depreciation of the building- Mr. Donohue was called to testify along toward 11 o'clock. He stated, that the rents at the Angelus had been raised, effective October 1. These raises were $10 and $15 for 52 tenants. , "How do you base : the new rents?" Mr. Mossman asked. . "To make 6 per cent of a reason able profit," the Angelus manager re plied. "We were not making money before." Mr. Donohue stated that he did ' not know what the total income or expenses had ' been during the last year, nor was he able to give the council the per cent of profit that the new schedule of rents -would yield. He testified that his tenants have the advantage of automatic ele vators and a fire-proof building. He added that he would disclose figures to the commissioners privately, but would not divulge them publicly. Angelus Profits Advertised. Mr. Higby replied to Mr. Dono hue in this manner: ' "I wish ' to state that I read in the newspapers last spring an ad vertisement, offering the Angelus for sale, with" i statement that it was earsrfng at that time 14 per cerrtfMr. Donohue told me him n that he was holding the apart ments at $200,000 and said that he was making a lot of money out of them. The place is not fireproof, be cause I can hear conversations through the walls. The building is four stories, and should have fire escapes. The walls are patched. There have been no decorations since I have been there. I heard a tenant say last night that she was ashamed to have a visitor come on account of the patches in the halls." Mr. Higby offered figures to show that the net earnings on these apart ments are $16,500 per year, on a valuation of approximately $116,500. allowing for depreciation, coal and other expenses. Children Go, Dogs Stay L. Hallam, speaking for the Coro nado apartments, said: "I have a boy 8 years old, and re ceived notice to vacate because of my child. I was told by Benson & Meyers, agents, that they were re questing all tenants with children to move. Others tenants in the build ing had not complained because ,of the7ihlidren. They allowed two dogs to remain in these apartments, and yet ordered out tenants with children." During the examination of Mr. Calkins, Mr. Mossman asked: "Do you prohibit children in any of your .apartments?" "We do in the Dwight' and the Root." "What has that got to do with this investigation?" asked Chairman Ringer. "Because," replied Mr. Mossman, "we have received many complaints frorn tenants with children who say they find it difficult to obtain ; apartments because of their chil- dren." Denies Increase Discussed. Ernest Sweet, who demanded $2 witness fee before he would comply with the summons issued by the city legal department, testified that he . was a member of the association of building owners and managers, but that to the best of his knowledge the organization had never formally discussed the matter of raising rents. "There may have been ;ome com parisons of rents by members, but there has not been any agreement amen? the members as to increased rents," he said. Questioned on the Hamilton apartments, he replied that his books . would show the income and ex penses. "I will furnish the information to the proper tribunal when the time comes." he testified. "Will you give the information to this council?" he was asked! Base Rent on Values. ... "I said I will give the information to the proper tribunal when the time comes," the witness repeated. This council has authority to require you to bring in all of your books," responded Mr. Mossman for the citv. H. B. Payne testified that he be "lieved rents should be based on pres ent valuations instead of original cost . . - "As the property becomes more . valuable there is no reason why rents should not be raised," was his argument. ..Mrs. M. Werner and Arthur Streh low, bbth testifying for R. C. Stre''- Wilson and Pershing ;; May Meet in Omaha (Contlatxd from Face Om.) Rotary club, stated yesterday that that club would lend every assist ance in bringing the meeting about. "We will get out and work for it to a man, if necessary," said Mr. Goodrich. , It is regarded generally as an as sured fact that General Pershing will be here on or about the first of October. If the president can be induced to change his itinerary for one day and come to Omaha from Wichita the meeting is assured, it is generally believed. The importance of the meeting, not only to Omaha, but to the en tire world is realized by the heds of all Omaha's organizations. General Pershing 'was mentioned as a presidential candidate . Thurs day by Representative Campbell of Pennsylvania. His statement on the peace pact when he appears before the senate is awaited with great sus pense. Republican Speakers to Combat Wilson on Tour Washington, Aug. 29. As the final itinerary for President Wil son's" speaking tour in support of the peace treaty was announced Friday, republican senators began conferences to decide on plans for sending opposition' speakers along behind him. The president's plans call for speeches in 30 cities throughout the west between the time he leaves here next Wednesday and his return to Washington, September 30. . Leaving Washington on a special train the president will swing through the middle west, thence across the plain states to the Pacific coast at Washington and down the coast as far as San Diego. On the return trip he will speak in Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky, his last address being at Louisville, September 29. The president will make his first address in Columbus, O., next Thursday. The second will be de livered at Indianapolis Thursday evening, and other addresses will be as follows: September 5, St. Louis; "Septem ber 6, Kansas City, Mo. September 7, Des Moines, with address night of September 7; Sep tember 8, morning address in Oma ha, Neb., and evening address at Sioux Falls, S. D. September 9, St. Paul and Minne apolis; September 10, Bismarck, N. D.; September 11, forenoon address in Billings and evening address in Helena, Mont.; September 12, fore noon address in Coeur d'Alcne, Ida., and afternoon address in Spokane, Wash.: Seotember 13 and 14, Ta- coma, with evening address in Seat tle, September 14; September 15. Portland, Ore.; September 17 and 18, San Francisco; September 19, afternoon and night in San Diego, Cal. ' September 20 and 21, Los Ange les; September 22, Reno, Nev.; Sep tember 23, Salt Lake City, Septem ber 24, late afternoon address in Chevenne. Wvo.. Soendinc the nifrht Lin Denver; September 25 forenoon address in Denver and atternoon ad dress in Pueblo, Colo.; September 26, forenoon address in Wichita, Kan., evening address in Oklahoma City, Okl.; September 27, mid-afternoon address in Little Rock, Ark., and night address in Memphis, Tenn.; September 2W and 29, Louis vijle Resolution in House Protests Against Trip Washington, Aug. 29. Represen tative Rodenburg, republican, East St. Louis, 111., introduced a resolu tion today proposing that congress declare that "the president should postpone his proposed tour of the country, at least until such time as we may know definitely the prob lems which confront us growing out of the country's industrial situa tion and the cost of living problem." A second resolution, by which the house would ask the president to re main in Washington, was offered by Representative Strong, republican, Kansas, who in an address in sup port of his measures said domestic and international conditions were such that the absence of the presi dent would be "fraught with very grave danger." j The resolution said the railroad and labor situation generally "indi cate the necessity for immedite steps to bring capital and labor together for a betterv understanding;" that congress would soon adopt the pres idents suggestions to combat the cost of living and "that renewed absence of the president at a time when his signature is required to place in effect measures adopted by congress to reduce the high cost of living would occasion serious delay in solving this vital problem." The resolution went over without debate. TAGG OF OMAHA FAVORS PARTIAL LICENSE PLAN Tells Senators "One Man Control" Would Be Failure v Urges Commission to Study Conditions. Washington, Aug. 29. While the general attack on the Kenyon and Kendrick bills for regulations of the meat packing industry was contin ued today before the senate agri cultural committee, W. B. Tagg, speaking for the Omaha Live Stock Exchange, said moderate govern ment control would be welcomed. "Don't give us a license plan with one man control from Washington," he said. "If it comes to regulation, let us have a live stock commission to run it", with members who repre sent the industry, and can hear and pass upon all complaints of unfair treatment." Want Shippers on Board. Instead of requiring the packers to sell stock yards they own, Tagg said, they should be required by law to include representatives of the shippers on boards of directors of the yard companies. "Would you confine the big pack ers to dealing in meat products and keep out of dealing in other food stuffs?" asked Senator Harrison, democrat, Mississippi. "Let the commission consider that for a year or two," Tagg responded, "and recommend legislation to con gress if that is necessary. But wait and find out" . With respect to taking away the refrigerator cars from private own ership, Mr. Tagg said: " "It is comparable , to slowing up the fast horse of a team, instead of prodding the slower one into greater speed. YVhy handicap the firms own ing such cars? Don't hobble them. Make the railroads supply cars suf ficient to meet the needs of the smaller shippers." Proposal Attacked. J. H. Bachelor, Nebraska stock man, attacked the entire proposal, as did most of the witnesses heard, and said that the. high price agita tion was due largely to "people who want six hours work and 15 hours pay." "Most of the testiriiony taken dur ing the last week from producers has been highly favorable to pack ers," Senator Gronna, republican, of North Dakota, pointed out to E. P. Meyers of Hyannis, Neb., "and we are hearing a good deal about the possibility . that the packers might have induced you all to come. Did anybody pay your expenses or do anything else to get you to come down here for them?" "I am not in favor of the pack ers" Mr. fclevers retorted. "I'm speaking in my own interest. .Crip ple the packing business, license it and add to its cost of operation and you hit me because the excess cost will have to come out of the pro ducer." . . A. E. Stryker, secretary ot the Omaha Live Stock exchange, said that he met hundreds of shippers every week and never heard one word in favor of any scheme of broadening governmental control :n.4...... Xlm .rtlnnt.fl that vjvci muuaiijr. v v o l ...... .- - Independent packers bought 750,000 hogs out ot J.uuu.uuu snipped 10 mc yards last year. .."I'm going home to tell my neighbors that we'll have to curtail production to the point where con sumers "will eat the whole beef car cass," said George T. Donaldson, president of the Kansas State Live' Stock association. With J. H. Mer cer, cattle commissioner of that state, and others, he said he had been investigating the distribution of meats in all the larger cities. "Right in your city of Washing ton," he told the committee. "I have found the forequarters of beef sell ing to the retailer for 8 cents a pound, and selling to the consumer at 32 cents. We learn there are 700 places here where meat is sold, and we think that 10 would be ample and reduce the cost to consumers, too." The spider crab decks itself with seaweed in the hope of escaping the notice of its enemies. Where sponges abound, it scrapes off its seaweed and replaces it with pieces of sponge. I . ; ! ; I M CIOTHING COMPANY M con, .14 W poueiASy MEN See Our New Fall Suits at $15.00 SPECIAL Showing of Fall Hats and Caps Saturday J Sale of the Utmost Importance to "Thrifty Men at the Palace Saturday 1 I superbly nnirrn? TflliflRFI. bvi mm w str j The dominating features of this stupen g dous offering are the quality, style, serv- Ig lceabihty and extremely low price of ? the garments. This sale will again demonstrate our better value- giving methods. J - i. i. 1 ' i. i. 1 W ..XSefc2IGriSM2 cij uemunsirctie our ueuer vame- MmMWam JtO- I 1M Itf ' SEE THESE SUITS On sale Saturday. Compare them with the suits shown elsewhere in town at $5 to $10 above this price. They embrace the most attractive new styles and model, with slash or large patch pockets either single or double breasted styles two and three-button coats. Patterns and colorings radiate the luxurious cheviots and cassi meres, from which these well-tailored suits are wrought. Here is Further Proof of This Store's Low Prices Congress .Will Give ' ' Pershing Real Welcome Washington, Aug. 29. Without debate, the senate today unanimous ly adopted a joint resolution pro viding for the, appointment of a committee to arrange for a formal welcome by congress to General Pershing upon his return to the United States. low, who is in ifornia, were un able to furnish any convincing facts and figures as to the. increase of rents at the Strehlow apartments: A typical case of increased rents at the Strehlow was shown as be ing 40 per cent within two years, the figures being $48 to $67.50. R. E. Walter, Strehlow tenant, testified that his rent had been in creased 60 per cent. He complained of the heat during the early winter months. The testimony developed that Mr. Strehlow fixed the new schedule of rents just prior to his departure for California. - Buy coal oil stoves at Harp er's in the Flatiron Bid g., 17th and Howard. , & Boys9 Fall Suits Beautifully tailored all wool blue serge suits for boys', age 6 to 17, suited for both school wear or dress, popular Norfolk style Coats and knickerbo'eker pants, special Sat- JJQ QQ urday at J00 ; Boys' Juvenile Suits Boys' juvenile suits, age 3 to 6 years, in fancy patterns, good materials, spe- tfQ QQ clal Saturday at. . PO20 Boys' corduroy suits in leteit fall designs, come in light or dark shade, sizes 3 to 6, spe- :la,.srtu,:d: ...$4.48 Men's Durable Pants Smart striped worsteds, as well as finest quality khaki pants; elegantly tailored and perfect fitting; sizes 28 to 42 waist measure; marvelous val ues. ' Here is a pants saving no man should over- Q A Q look PO.tO Men's Quality Pants Cassimeres, pretty striped 55 worsteds, etc., are to be had at isj this price. They're the finest S value pa town. Sizes up to SO CIS waist, vry iS special Saturday. $5.99 Boys' Norfolk Suits Boys' Norfolk style, all-wool suits, fancy mixtures, in a beau tiful array of patterns, tailored to the last word in the most wanted styles, spe cial Saturday, at . , $7.98 FlyerinBoys'Caps Boys' all-wool blue serge caps, just the thing for school or dress, very special astu:d. 75c Men's Nainsook Union Suits Fine quality nainsook ath letic union suits with elastic back. Made . in full, generous sises from 32 to 44 chest. Gar ments that are selling ell over town at a much higher Q price iC Men's Classy Shirts New patterns, good materials, cut big and roomy. It you want a nifty shirt at an exceedingly low price, select it from 7Q this collection f 7C Boys' School Shoes Boys' good quality shoes,, sizes 12 to 2, made of stout, durable leather; special Saturday, at $1.98 Boys' shoes, sizes 2 to 6, good quality leather, guaranteed $2.48 Boys' All-Wool Suits $ All wool cassimers cut in best fall design, come with two pairs Ji of lined knickerbockers, spe- lJ :;V'atr:day $io.98 1 Youth's Pants Youth's pants, sizes 27 to jJJ 31, regular $5.00 values, spe- JJ :;,s':urd.ay.... $3.48 13 Children's 1 Stockings I m Extra fine gauge lightweight gJ stockings, celebrated Blackcat p brand, come in black and white and cordovan color, a regular CI; 50c value. Saturday OC. &S only, at pair Eg rt Mens Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers S Men's white balbriggan shirts !. or drawers; short sleeves; ankle IS length drawers; sizes 34 to 44; 55 big bargain at, per gar- A Q j Committee Adopts Treaty Reservations (Continued from Page On..) was rmipstprf in n li.ttr cn tA White House several days ago by the foreign relations committee, but to this request the president made no reierence in nis letter ot trans mittal. Intention was called to the subject, however, 'in a brief state ment by Chairman Lodge in the senate and later Mr. Lodge made DuhliV th Ip that the data asked for was a part m ine treaty witn uermany and was essential in committee consideration of that treaty. The data called for and not re ceived by the committee v included another and previous "Rhiije agree ment" and any available drafts of the treaties now under negotiation with Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey and Hun gary. Committee members pointed out also that a long statement by M. Clemenceau as president of the peace conference attached to British and French official copies of the Polish treaty, was. not included in the copy sent in today by the presi dent. Ai British print of still another Versailles treaty, an air convention between the United State3 and vari ous other nations was put into the senate record by Senator Knox. An explanatory note heading the con vention said it had not been signed, but was being given to the public lor their information. Mr. Knox said this plan apparently had been followed out in every country ex cept the United States. Of all metals stiver is the moat adaptable for engraving and all all kinds of handicraft. Buy Fisk tires at Harper's in the Flatiron Bldg., 17th and Howard. BURGESSWIi GOi MY 'EVERYBODY STORE" Saturday on the Main Floor Drugs and Toilet Articles A N exceptional list of drugs that probably contains many items that you need and want. Check on and bring this list with you. Face Powders Pamole face pow der, 19c. Jardin de Rose powder, 42c. Woodbury facial powder, 19c. Djer Kiss face powder, small, 62c. Djer Kiss face powder, large, $1.05. A mb re R o y a 1 e face pow der, $2.75. Q u e 1 ques Flurs face pow der, $6.25. H o u b- igants Ideal face powder, $5.00. Dorin 1249 and 1251 rouge, 46c. . Dorin brunette rouge de thea tre, 29c. Djer Kiss perfume, oz., $1.50. Tooth Preparations Pebeco paste, 37c. Dr. Lyons' tooth powder, 21c. Arnica tooth soap, 19c. Calder's tooth powder, 15c Sozodont liquid, 29c. S. S. White paste, 21c. Enthymol paste, 19c. Colgate's pase, large, 23c. Colgate's paste, small, 10c. Senreco paste, 29c. Pepsodent paste, 39c. Pyorrrhocide powder, 89c Powders Azurea .face powder, all shades, $1.48. Le Trefle face powder, all shades, $1.48. Fldrayme face powder, $1.48. Azurea, Le Trefle and Flora mye Extract, ounce, $1.39. Turner Preparations Turner's complexion powder, 50c Turner's antiseptic dental cream, 50c. Turner's natural tint. 50c. Turner's lip stick, 50c. Thermos Goods Pt. size thermos, No. 11, $2.50. Pt. size thermos, No. 15, $3.50. Pt. size thermos. 'No. 6, $3.75. Qt. size thermos, tfo. 11, $4.00. Qt. size thermos, No. 15, $5.50. Qt. size thermos, No. 6, $5.75. Leather case for qt. thermos, $2.50. D-shaped thermos case, $3.75 Thermopak for taking home ice cream, qt. size, 09c . if I if Brushes in 1 lot pure bristle 9, 10 and 11 row sanitary hair brushes, very special, 25c One lot whisk brooms, 30, 85c. Prophylactic tooth brushes, adult size hard, med. and soft bristles, 33c Child's size, 22c ( Genuine orange wood sticks, 5c. . Fountains syringe, $1.25, $1.50, & $2.50. Combination water bottle and syringe, $1.95 to $3.00. Nail buffers, ebony and ma hogany back, 35c and 60c. A large selection of Hughes j Ideal waterproof brushes, in cluding ivory and mahogany back, including black, all white and black, and white single,, double and quadruple bris- ties. $1.75 to $3.00. Hand scrub brushes, 15c to 50c. Nail files, 15c, 25c, 35c & 50c 0m Gillette Blades Vt dozen 44c. 1 dozen 89c jwHAnj)uPtBq -.a RAZOR Shaving Specials Durham Duplex Domino demonstrator. . . .15c Gem safety razor 89c Ender's safety razor 89c Durham Duplex razor 89c Gillette safety razor $4.45 Auto Strop razor .$4.45 Lux for washing woolens, silks and delicate ar ticles, 10c pa H and Sal Hepatica, small, 22c. Sal Hepatica, med., 44c. Bromo Seltzer, med., 44c. Lysol, small, 19c. Lysol, large, 79c. Sloan's liniment, 21c. Lysol, med., 39c. Lavoris, large, 84c. Lavoris, med., 44c. Lavoris, small, 22c. Dioxogen, med., 42c. Carbona, He. Carbona, 19c Carbona, 39c. Putnam dry cleaner, 22c. Analax, 24c. 4 ozs. peroxide, 9c. 8 ozs. peroxide, 19c. 16 ozs. peroxide. 29c. 4 ozs. glyc, bay rum rose water, 19c 1 oz. spirits camphor, 25c. 2 ozs. spirits camphor, 40c 4 ozs. spirits camphor, 65c. Melba Preparations Lov Me face powder, 75c. Lov Me tal cum powder. 25c. Melba Rose talcum pow der, 25c. Melba skin cleanser, 50c. Melba vanishing cream, jar, 50c. Melba dry rouge, light and dark, 50c. Melba face powder, 50c Melbaline face powder, 25c. Lov Me toilet w&er, $1.00. Drugs 2 ozs. castor oil, 15c 1 pt. ammonia, 20c. 1 qt. ammonia, 35c. si-Ib. Epsom salts, 7c. Vz-Vo. Epsom salts, 10c. 1 lb. Epsom salts, 15c 4 oz. bay rum & r. w., 19c. 4 oz. Chappedin, 19c. 1 pt. witch hazel, 50c 1 qt. witch hazel, $1.00. 2 oz. tr. arnica, 20c. 1 pt. hydroil, 50c. 1 qt. hydroil, 90c. Hinkle pills, 100 in bot, 19c. Bayer's aspirin, 1 doz., 18c. Freezone, 29c. Callocide, 19c. Pond's van. cr., small jar, 19c Pond's van. coldL cr., small jar, 18c. 1 Liquid dress shield. 35c and 65c. Odorono, small, 29c. Danderine, small, 29c. Nonspi, 42c. Glycothymoline, 24c. La-May face powder, 60c L i s t e r i n e, pocket, 11c. L i s t e r i n e, small, 19c. L i s t e r i n e, med., 39c. L i s t e r i n e, large, 69c. M e r c o 1 -ized wax, 74c. Mul. coco oil, 44c. Espey'sy fra grant Cr., 19c. Frostilla, 19c. Cocoanut oil shampoo, 32c. Hudnut Three der, 50c. jjsMi-etsI iUSTERINE 'Ujtic, O.edani Prashylictlftj ) Flowers pow- Hudnut rouce. 50c. Gardenia face powder, $1.00. Vio Sec toilet water, $1.00. Vio Sec talcum, 25c Gardenia talcum, 25c. Rose Omar talcum, 50c. Vio. Sec. van. cream, 50e. Dentaluxe tooth paste, 25c. Gardenia toilet water, $1.00. Talcum Powders 33 Massatta talcum, ,s rv. 15c. Mennen's talcum,, 23e. Colgate's V 1 o, Monad Vio, Cash mere Bouquet, Dac talis. Eclat, 18c Col'ate's Solen- der, Radiant Rose, Florent tal cum, 25c. Squibbs talcum, 19c. Mavis talcum, 25c. Hudnut's talcum, 25c and 50c Armour's baby talcum, 25c. Lazell Field; Vio, 15c. . Armour's Bouquet toilet pow der, 50c. t now WAC1 Creams Pond's vanish in g cream, tubes, 19c Gem theatrical cream, lb., 19c. D. & R. cream. tube, 19c. Sempre Giovine, 44c. Turner's cleansing massage cream, two creams in one, 50c. D. & R. cream, tube, 19c. P o m p e ian day cream, 39c. P ompeian night cream, 39c. Turner's complexion cream, a greaseless cream, 50c. Soaps One lot toilet soap, large bar, violet rose, sandalwood odors, also transparent and cocoanut oil soap, 10c. Palmolive soap, 8c. Williams' Old English soap, 10c. Bocabelli pure castile, bar, 12c. P. & S. soap, 10c. 4-lb. bar pure olive oil cas tile, $2.00. Colgate's-Cashmere Bouquet soap, small, 10c Cuticura soap, 20c fResinol soap, 23c One lot toilet soaps, 10 cakes for 49c. Beecham's Toilet Goods We take pleasure in announcing that we have exel rive sale on well known and high grade Beecham toilet goods line. Beecham's Lotus cream, 75c. Beecham's Odorcide, $1.00. Beecham's Lady Teazel pow der, $1.00. Beecham's Lady Teazel won der cream, $1.00, $2.00, $3.50. Beecham's Olive shampoo jelly, 50c and 75c. Beecham's hair tonic, 75c. Beecham's reducing cream, $2.00. Beecham's dental cream, 25c. Beecham's compact powder, 35c Beecham's rouge, 35c Beecham's toilet water, $1.00, $1.75, $3.00. No snail or phon. orders. We reserve th. right to limit quantities.
