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THE BEE ; OMAHA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1919. NEBRASKA CODE BILL APPROVED BY GOVERNORS A Copies of Gov. McKelvie's Address op New Form of State Government Sent to Other States, (Br Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Sept 12. (Special.) Copies of Governor McKelvie's ad dress on the code bill before the governors' conference at Salt Lake City will be mailed by the associa tion to every governor in the United States. Secretary M. C. Riley of Wisconsin- has written Governor McKelvie two letters indicating the associa tion's intention to see that each state is given an opportunity to pattern its government along the lines of the new order in Nebraska. The letters follow: Madison, Wis., Aug. 26, 1919 Mr. Philip F. Bross, Secretary to uovernor, Lincoln, Meb.: Uovernor McKelvie sure added a whole lot to the governors' conference. His talk on the "Consolidation of Ad ministrative Commissions" was mighty well received and created a very unusual interest. In fact, such an interest that the governors present deemed it highly impor tant that a copy of the address be forwarded to all governors, members of the different state Iegis latures, the press, etc. M. C. RILEY, Secretary. Madison, Wis., Sept. 10, 1919 Gov, S. McKelvie, Lincoln, Neb: Is there anything 1 can do to help you get our address delivered at the recent conference before the Gov ernors and others? Do you not think it well to send copies of the addresi to the American Political Science association and prehaps to the American Political Economy association? I am anxious to be of service to you in getting before the people the good work accomplished by you, by way of changing the old order of things in Nebraska to a new and better order. With kindest personal regards, I am, sincerely and cordial ly yours, M. C. RILEY, Sec. Six Companies Apply for ' Permits to Sell Stock ' Lincoln, Sept. 12. (Special.) Application for the sale of $2,356, 000 worth of stock in Nebraska have been filed the last two days with the state bureau of securities, the largest being a $1,250,000 common stock issue for the United Phono graph corporation of Omaha. These. are the applications: Continental Gas and Electric com pany, Cleveland, O., $100,000 com mon, $400,000. preferred. The Lincoln Oil Investment com pany, Lincoln, Neb., $100,000 common. The Abbott company, Inc., Chad ron, $489,000 preferred. United Phonograph corporation, C naha, $1,250,000 common. - Grand Island Aero company, Grand Island, Neb., $12,000 common. Augustin Auto company, Grand Istand, Neb.,' $30,000 common. Goehring - Sothman company, Grand Island, Neb., $50,000 common. O. L. D. Sales and Service com pany, Lincoln, Neb., $50,000 com mon. Permits granted: Universal Manufacturing com pany, Lincoln, Neb., $25,000 com mon, $25,000 preferred. Traill Sand and Gravel company, Grand Island, Neb., $65,000 common. t A inousanas near uovernor McKelvie at Madiso nFair Madison, Neb., Sept. 12. (Spe ;ial.) Thousands of visitors to the Madison county fair heard a stirring address by Governor McKelvie this forenoon. The speech was made in the open. An exhibition of airplane flights was made before the crowds by Lieutenant Bahl. A display of fireworks each evening is a distinc tive feature of the fair. Brief City News Ran Boot Print It Beacon Press Eleetrt Wrtin Burresa-Oranden Co. Omaha Gasollna and Olla "Beet In the Long Run." Adv. Grain Corporation Purchase The United State Grain corporation announces that Its purchases of wheat flour for the week ending September 9 amounted to 135,145 barrels, at prices ranging from 19.60 to I10.Z5. O'Brien Funeral In Missouri The funeral of Dennis O Brien or St. Louie, who died Thursday morn- Inr at the home of his brother, W, P. O'Brien, 3502 Pine street, as a re sult of a fall down a stairway several days ago. will be held In Sedaiia, Mo. Omiilia Men Honored John W. Gamble, president of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and Charles C. George have been notified of their appointment to membership on the general committee which will meet delegates from the allied European countries coming here for the Inter national trade conference, to be neia at Atlantic City, N. J.. September 30 Navy Announcement Announce ment has been made from Wasmng ton that men without previous serv- Ich in the naw can now enlist as ap prentice seamen In the naval avia tion branch of the service. They will be trained as aviation mechanics and will receive a salary of $32.60 a month. Carpenters, fabric workers and metal workers are especially desired for this branch of the service. New Boys' Home Seven Oaks farm, in Florence, famous as a chicken and homer pigeon farm, has been bought by Archbishop Harty from Miss Lucie C. Harding and will be the boys' home for Father t,. J l'lanaean's charees. Father Flana gan's Boys' home now occupies the old German home on South Thir te.enth street, where it has been un- Hnr lpnsfi for atfout two years. It will move to its Florence home this fall. Kmv Hull Annnlntmiint -H. M. Arlnma. traffic assistant under Re Klonal Director B. F. Bush of the Missouri Pacific at St. Louis, has been elected vice president In charge of traffic of the Union Pacflc corpor ation. The appointment takes effect October 1. I. A. Munroe, lor jo years In the employ of the Union Pacific and for many years vice pres ident of traffic, will retain his posi tlon as traffic manager under Federal Manager E. E. Calvin of the union Pacific and other western lines. To Compel Telephone Company to Adopt Uniform Accounting Lincoln, Sept. 12. (Special.) As sistant Attorney General Hugh Lamaster, in charge of railway com mission affairs, was in Plattsmouth today filing a suit in the district court asking a mandatory injunction to compel Murdock, Neb., Telephone comoany toinstall a uniform system of accounting. This is the first case where the commission has appealed to trie court to enforce the adoption of the new system, which some of the other smaller companies ot the state are reluctant about installing on the ground of the cost of maintaining it. The commission takes the view that the hit and miss bookkeeping of the average small company leaves it impossible to determine how com pany funds are disbursed, when the question of adequate rates comes up before the state body, and has or dered that all companies put in the uniform method. The commission has also promised companies in poverty straits to see that they get rates adequate to meet the cost of the system. NATURALIZATION RESTRICTIONS ORDERED LIFTED Former Subjects of Central; Powers May Now Become Nationalized Residents of the U. S. Washington, Sept. 12 The com missioner of naturalization has is sued instructions that the act of May 9, 1918, which placed restric tions on enemy aliens during the war, is no longer operative to pre vent the naturalization of former subjects of the central powers. Cases suspended under this law now may be completed, unless there are specific objections to individuals andu nless the applicant deferred taking steos toward naturalization within the two-year period preced ing tne war, such cases beine sub ject to presidential exception. Restaurant Is Opened By Striking Cooks and Waiters Operations Resumed by American Potash Company at Antiocl) Lincoln. Sent. 12 fSn The plant of the American Potash company at Antioch, one of the largest in western Nebraska, re sumed operations ihis week after having been closed since last No vember, according to announce ment made by President W. E. Sharp of this city. Chemists have been workinc at the potash plants during the entire summer, devising a process where- I L . r . .. ... uy me cost ot production could be reduced and the Nebraska plants enaoiea to compete with foreign shipments of potash. Recently Mr, Sharp, representing the Nebraska potash interests, disposed of the en tire-output of the plant which had been stored, with the stores held by tne otner plants. Just as soon as men can be found the force will be increased to the maximum ot ZOO employes, Mr. Sharp said. The Western Potash company of which Mr. Sharo also the head, has completed pre parations to reopen its plant and will resume work1 shortly, he said me nrst snipments ot tne new product from the American plant win be made Saturday. Railroad Says Pop Bottle Nearly Killed Employe Lincoln, Sept. 12. fSoecial. ine pjortnwestern railroad, com plaining that one of its employes was nearly killed by the explosion of a "pop bottle," is asking the com mission to order all caes of pop to be covered. If the prevailing practice is to snip tnem open the commission will not interfere, otherwise the closing order will be approved. i A Srafc h r Mite' n m UNION CAFE PUTS LIGHT ON PRICES OF OTHER PUCES Serves High Quality of Meals and Makes Reasonable Profit at Cut Rates. Ask Street Railway to Extend South Side Line Lincoln, Sept. 12. (Special.) The state railway commission has asked the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Eailway company if it would be willing to extend its lines eight blocks without a formal order to meet requests for service from the Giles Improvement club, in the southern part of South Omaha, where it is shown the neighborhood is thickly populated. The commission points out that the company has a 2-cent increase in fares since the first request for an extension was turned down on the plea of poverty. Motorcycle Crashes Into Buggy; Three Injured Beatrice, Neb., Sept. 12. (Spe cial.) Morris Mumford was seri ously injured and Walter Mumford and Paul Leffel were severely cut and bruised when a motorcycle on which they were riding crashed into a buggy occupied by R. Davis on North. Thirteenth street Thursday morning. Mumford was removed to a hospital unconscious. It is thought he will recover. Light Plant at Mullen Nearing Completion Mullen, Neb.. Sent. 12. (Special. The new electric light plant here is nearing completion and this town is looking forward to a more effi cient lighting system than it has ever had. The old plant, which was privately owned, burned down last winter. Work was begun here today on the paving of the Mullen streets. More than 90 per cent of the al cohol and alcoholic drinks made in the Philippines are derived from palm tree juices. 1417 DOUGLAS STREET STUNNING, NEW FALL SUITS Unusual Values for Saturday "Without fear of contradiction we claim these to be the big gest value suits in Omaha today, not alone are the values better but the styles are without a superior. They are the very type of suits discriminating dressers delight in wearing. SEEQES TEICOTINES GABERDINES VELOURS BROAD CLOTHS PODJET TWILLS VELOUR CHECKS DUVETENE SEVERELY TAILORED SUITS RUSSIAN BLOUSE SUITS" ELABORATE FUR TRIMMED SUITS SUITS FOR SPORT WEAR RICH DRESSY SUITS $35 $45 $4m $597-? DRESSES of RARE STYLE Right now the thought of most every Omaha woman Is In iecurlng a becoming Dress for the rn,L?l0-de2S 8Urely t0 b the place of selection, particularly If you view these unusual values we have prepared for yon Saturday. RICH SATIN DRESSES SMART DRESSES OF 'GEORGETTE SERGE DRESSES TnlCOTINE DRESSES STUNNING CRPPP HP ruiMce irDOPW r r-a a- a n a. - w $0 050 Trade Union Congress Severely Criticizes Churchhill for Stanc Glasgow, Sept. 12. A slashing in dictment of Winston Spencer Churchill, the secretary for 'war, for his declaration of yesterday regard ing the delay in the evacuation of north Russia by British forces, was delivered by James Henry Thomas, labor member of Parliament, at the resumption of the sessions of the trades union congress here today. Mr. Thomas moved a resolution de manding that the troops be with drawn from Russia. Secretary Churchill,, said Mr. Thomas, had not answered the re cent indictment by Lieut.-Col. Sher wood Kelly, a volunteer officer in the north Russian relief force, that British lives were being thrown away in the Archangel region, but, on the contrary, the secretary had threatened to punish the colonel. The congress enthusiastically adopted the Thomas resolution, which, besides demanding the im mediate withdrawal of the troops from Russia, demanded the repeal of the conscription act. It provided for the calling of a special congress for the taking of decided action if i necessary should the demands not : be satisfactorily met. Many Conventions to Be Held In Omaha In Next Few Months Omaha is- to. have more conven tions this fall and winter than ever before in the history of the city, ac cording to the publicity department of the Omaha Chamber of Com merce. Dates for two large con ventions to be held here were fixed yesterday. C. A. Holmquis, Wausau, Neb.; P. J. Kennedy, York, Neb., and A. S. Allen, members of a committee in charge of the State Association of County Commissioners, Super visors, and County Clerks conven tion, met at the Hotel Rome yester- cay ana nxea uecemDer i to 4 as the date for that organization's con vention here. A convention of the Nebraska Farmers' Co-operative Grain and Live Stock association will be held here from November 18 to 20, T. W. Shortfall, secretary of the organiza tion announced today. A meeting of the executive com mittee of the association will be held at the Chamber of Commerce today to complete plans for this convention. Canada and South Africa Ratify German Peace Treaty Ottawa, Sept. 12. The House of Commons assented without reser vation today to the treaty of peace with Germany. Both houses of parliament now have ratified the treaty and notification to this ef fect was forwarded immediately to the British government. Capetown. Sept. 11 The House of Assembly of the union of South Africa has ratified the peace treaty. Premier J. C. bmuts said he did not ask the house to approve, but merely to ratify the peace treaty. The Germans had been told that if there were parts of the treaty which could not be carried out they had the means of obtaining modification in the league of nations. General Smuts defended President Wilson against the charge of bad faith re garding his 14 points. He said President Wilson had done most of all towards restoring oeace. olice Say Man Swindled ' Farmer by Blackmail Henry H. Davis, alias Henrv Wil liams, 1024 Pacific street, was arrest ed yesterday afternoon on the charee of attempted blackmail. According to ponce, Davis admitted that he had secured a check for $300 from J. Delehanty. a farmer four miles east of Council Bluffs, la., by telling Delehanty that he "had the dope on him." Delehanty reported the matter tn Council Bluffs police two weeks aeo. explaining that he had no idea what Davis "had on him," but was taking no chances. Davis will be taken to Council Bluffs for a hearing. Butler Plans to Renew Investigation of Rent City Commissioner Butler has re turned from Kansas City, where he investigated a rent probe which has resulted in a reduction of rental charges which had been announced by owners and agents of houses and apartments. I he mayor ot Kansas City ap pointed a joint committee of coun cilmen and real estate men to hold an investigation. Mr. Butler expects to resume a rent investigation which was au thorized by the city council a week ago. Sergeant Morris Will Inspect Police Uniforms "They'll all be slick and clean from now on," declared Sergeant Morris, referring to Omaha police men. For under a new order from the police head the sergeant has been appointed inspector of uni forms. Sergeant Morris was a tailor before he began walking a beat IS years ago. Preparations are beine made to have every policeman fgaTbed in blue beginning next month. j Police Find First Clew to "Gentleman Burglar" I Through photography of finger I prints on either side of a window at j the home of Miss Lorena Leeke, 6149 I-lorence boulevard, police hope to capture the "gentleman bur glar" who has committed IS rob beries in the fashionable homes of the city during the past five weeks. The burglar entered the home of Miss Leeke early Friday morning and stole a diamond ring and a pin, each valued at $250. Miss Leeke and a friend, Mrs. A. Hicks, were alone in the house when the burglar en tered. A screen, which had been removed from a rear window, was the means by which the police identified the job as committed by the "gentleman burglar." Denies All Except Marriage. Mrs. Francina Coffman yesterday afternoon filed an answer and cross petition in the divorce suit instituted by her husband, William Coffman, in which she denies all of the alle gations of her husband except his statement of their marriage, Feb ruary 18, 1907. The husband alleged extreme cruelty. Mrs. Coffman, who now lives at Des Moines, came to Council Bluffs immediately after receiving notice of the suit. She asks for divorce on the grounds of cruelty of such a nature as to en danger her life, wants the custody of their three children and $15 a week alimony. Omahan Lands Contract. Blue Springs, Neb., Sept. 12. (Special.) The heating and plumb ing contract for the new school j building here was let to Wyany &j Co. of Lincoln for $8,324.98. The building will cost $51,151. J. R. Rid dle of Omaha has the building contract. While food prices in the various Omaha restaurants and hotels con tinue to advance, the newly estab lished co-operative restaurant, 1415 Harney street, which is being con ducted by the striking cooks, wait ers and waitresses, is feeding hun dreds of Omahans at prices which are approximately 50 per cent lower than those of its competitors. The average meal in the union cafe costs from 25 to 40 cents. The cost of the best meal served at this restaurant Thursday afternoon was but 45 cents. With each meal an order of potatoes, vegetables, coffee, bread and butter is served. All em ployes of this place receive the union scale of wages, which range from $15 to $35 a week, much in excess of the salaries received by employes of other restaurants. Open Night and Day. According to William Sweeney, business agent and secretary of the union, a legitimate profit is being realized by the union from the op eration of this cafe. More than 1,200 people were served Thursday after noon and evening. About $300 was realized. Because of the success with which the project is meeting, it has been decided by union officials to con tinue the operation of the restaurant night and day. A permanent force of waiters, waitresses and cooks has been ap pointed from the ranks of the strik ers. Charles McK.ee nas neen ap pointed manager of the restaurant. Comparison of Prices. A comparison of the prices charged at this restaurant and an- otner representative aowniown res taurant reveals the following differ ences in prices: Cooperative. Plain rumD teak. . . . 40c T-bone steak 50c Tunderloln ateak ....40c Hamburger ateak....35c Porkchops, two ?30o Liver with onlona ....30c I.lver with baron 35c Two esirs, fried 25c Pie, per cut 10c Milk, per glass be The above orders include pota toes, bread and butter. Some Prices Extortionate. When asked how it was possible to realize a profit while selling food at such low cost when other restaurant and hotel proprietors were protesting that no profits ex isted in the business, Mr. McKee stated that prices for meals at other restaurants were no doubt extor tionate. "I know one man personally," he declared, "who started into business with practically nothing. He con ducted a small restaurant. In one year he had realized $35,000 profits and now he is operating many restaurants. "In many instances the profit ! realized from the operation of I restaurants has been far greater. "We could sell our meals at a still lower cost were we able to pur chase in as large quantities as do many other restaurant men and pay the same low wages," he concluded. Superior Quality Meals. All strikers are being fed without charge at this restaurant. Accord ing to many Omahans who have dined in the new cafe the food is of a superior quality and well cooked. Three more restaurants conceded the demands of the union Thurs day, making a total of 18 restaurants which have settled up since the be ginning of the strike nine days ago. Ten Thousand Cigarets Stolen From Drug Store Burglars Thursday night entered the Drexel pharmacy, Sixteenth and Webster streets, through a cellar window and stole 10,000 cigarets and 60 boxes of cigars. They failed to take anything else and did not even open the cash register, which con tained considerable mojiey. An arc light is situated right in front of the store. File Insanity Charge A charge of insanity was filed yes terday against Arthur W. Camp bell, negro, Twenty-seventh and Douglas streets, who was arrested last night at Fourteenth and Far nam streets. Campbell is alleged to have shouted: "To hell with the white people, anil if I had had a gun I would have shot President Wilson." PHOTO PLATS. Other Restaurants. 80c Si too 60i: 60c 60c 5c 45c 15c 10c DOROTHY GISH -in- "Nobody Home" EXTRA FIRST PICTURES PERSHING'S ARRIVAL IN AMERICA LAST FOUR TIMES TODAY 1:30, 3:307:30, 9:15 SENNETT'S BATHING BEAUTIES IN PERSON In Conjunction With "YANKEE DOODLE IN BERLIN" Popular Prices Bargain Matinee Hog Prices Here Advance From 25 to 50 Cents Hogs recovered Friday morning from the steep decline of the last two days and advanced from 25 to 50 cents per 100 pounds. Activity among eastern buyers and shippers and small receipts, are given as the cause. An advance of 50 cents was also recorded on the Chicago market. TAFFETA DRESSES 22 $29 397- 4m 1 SYSTEM SERVICE EFFICIENCY We are ready at any time you say the word with large covered vans, with experienced and ef ficient men at your serv ice. OMAHA VAN & STORAGE CO. Phone Douglas 4163 806 South 16th Street OougU S347. It radically different from all nodes of healing. No one can expect to become acquainted with its principles br reading one or two leaflets. DR. FRANK F. BURHORN (Palmer School Chiropractor) Adjustments $1, or 12 for $10. Suit 414-19 Securities BIdf. Cor. 16th and Farnam Sts. Lady Attendant. "BEAT TIME" Until Saturday, Then Come to the Greater Bowen Store and BUY YOUR MATTRESS If you do, you will be "beat ing" the average high cost of living by several dollars on your purchase, and receive in return a Value-Giving Mattress that will give you years of service and satisfaction. Some 800 Mattresses will be offered on the above day, and the prices, at which they are marked are much less than you would be paying were it not for the fact the Bowen store is ever offering quality merchandise for the home at prices within the reach of one's buying power and judgment. If you have the least use for a new mattress don't let any thing keep you from coming to the Bowen store and buying. It's economy now and in the long run, too, to shop where values are always to be had. Let us say if you need a new mattress, have one. MADAME RHADA The Master of Mystery and LOTHROP SIT WARREN KERRIGAN in "A WHITE MAN'S CHANCE." AMTJ8EMENT8. 1AKEVIEIV PARK Open Saturdays and Sundays Only Tonight, ft Ann ;nfr Afternoon, Tomorrow U 2 II CI fig Evening Al Wright's Jazz Band Roller Skating Many Other Attraction moTO ri.AV " Last ' ; Timas I Today I m mm SON lit MARION DAVIES -in- "THE DARK STAR": AMUSEMENTS. Seats Selling, Phono Oouf. BOO 6 Days, Com. Monday, Sept. IS Ladles Only Souvenir Matinee Friday. General Matinee Saturday. ' Master of Them AH. The Or I final.: "THE MAN WHO KNOWS?' . Evenings and Sat. Matinee 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. Ladies Only Mat., Any Seat, 75c LAST TWO TIMES ' An American Ace" And Current Bill. ' MATINEE TODAY, 2:15 EARLY CURTAIN TONIGHT, 8:15 SHARP. NEXT WEEK HARRY GREEN ft CO.: CLIFFORD and WILLS; HARRY HINES and Excellent Bill. v .1 3 TWO SHOWS IN ONE , ' QUAKER CITY FOUR. Slnglni 0artetti: BURDELLE & BURDELLE; VAN 4 CARRIE AVERY; JEROME I ALBRIGHT. Photoplay Attraction "REGENERATION." With All-Star Cait. BILLY WEST COMEDY. i "OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Daily Mats, 15-25-50 'Ev'ngs, 25c-50c-75c-tt The Elite of Mirth vllU anti MelodyUnd $$ Million Dollar Dolls $$ B"ie.&. Cliff Brasrfo, Eds Mas, Seottle Frlssalt ass Blf Cart of Clan. An Uproarlosi Uphaavat at Llaitrla ana Laughter. Beauty Chorua e Dglla. LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS iiniiiMiiiiiifflwiiiraiffl Krag Park t m rllllWTHItiHWHflffsWITI only three more nights of the Festival of Fun With its Fancy Costumes, I Clown Band, Parades, Con- tests, Confetti Battles, etc. The Park Will Close the Season of 1919 Sunday Night SiS!!i!!H:!i m