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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1919)
r A' IRE OMAHA' SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 28. 1919. BRITISH PLANES BEING GIVEN TO PHIVATEJIVHEBS Too Expensive to Keep Up ; Will Establish Vast Sys . - tern of World 1 ' Business. ' By FORBES FAIRBAIRN. . UnWcriMtl 8rt le Staff ComaiMUdeat. ? : London, Sept 27. The British i fovernment, after spending hun ' jicusi 01 nmiiuns ox, uunars uuruig I :he war in building tip the world' h ireaiest air service, has now de ' " tided to abandon the control and ownership of aerial transports, and 1 plans to turn over practwsdly the .; entire fleet of lighter than air ma chines, equipment and airdromes to a private combine for commercial use. This decision became known .to day. This astion was forced by the ruthless reduction of expendi tures in all government depart ments. Britain's largest airship builders have been approchedj by government air experts with propo sitions for the purchase of all the lighter than air machines owned by - the government, to be used in the establishment of world-wide com mercial serial transport routes under private management. , tines All Over Worji ' ' Information obtained today by Universal Service indicates that the Vickers company has taken the lead hi the formation of an organization for the 'purchase and operation of the government machines, and is contemplating the establishment of commercial routes to continental ' Europe, America, Africa, Asia and Australia from England. - 1 ;-:This will be almost a billion dol- -. lar combine and although it will not be under government control, there m"s. a possibility that the government may subsidize the project by guar anteeing postal and goods sufficient to cover mostj)f the expense. The new organization will also have the benefit ?f the war experi ence of the government air experts . in meeting varied air and' weather Conditions on th ' different routes as well as in the upkeep of ma chines and other details of manage- ment. The air ministry, which now controls both army and admiralty air departments, intends to keep only the airships R-33 and R-34 for -experimental purposes. ' . Government Economizing. "The government is economizing ind calinot afford to build more air thips, because ,as soon as we com plete one type of ship some innova tion comes along to make existing types obsolete," said an air ministry official to; Universal Service today, '.'therefore we have decided to sell our airships to a private, combine, formed by the leading British irms. This combine will improve the air shins at its own" expense with a government subsidy. They will be le to use the present type ot ma ws ' immediately in transport ork.'makiR!' iurther improvements as conditions may demand. We will render all possible help. "This will prevfcnt enormous wastage of government funds and at vthe same twe insure the gov ernment an ample reserve of air po"wer in case of war." It is understood the combine has almost perfected its plans for tak ing over' the government airships i mid inaugurating air routes. A def inite announcement may be ex- Si pectea-. snortiy. a . trans-mianuc f route will be the first regular serv ice planned. 1 Ward M. Burgess Returns ' .From New York, City Ward M. Burgess, president of the Purgess-Nash company, returned TToin New York City today. During i Ourhig his absence from the city Mr. fturgess was appointed a delegate to . Hie labor conference at Washington called by President Wilson for Oc .' lober 6., ' - ; . '.. 5 ' deadlock on Prohibition. '. '.Washington, Sept. 27. Senate i. ami house conferees on the bill to v cntoree wartime and constitutional prohibition held another conference 'wrthout reaching an agreement ami adjourned until Monday. The con Mctces were unable to break their deadlock over the remaining dis puted question, that of "the burden i f yroof in prosecutions. J -4 I f v': LAMP SALE' Sticks and Shades , ' ; Monday at x i HOSPE'S Ar wonderful bargain in a Lamp Shade, complete, , , .'stick and all. Worth $50. Our price - - $39 Other Prices in Proportion, r Table Lamps, Shades, Sticks, Accessories at Reduced Prices. Come Monday. Dctf--hs Sts. .". Tenants in Four Big Buildings Unite to x Fight Profiteering (ContlmnS Ttvm Vac Oh.) E. Y. Smith addition to the City of Omaha. You are also requested to take notice that any and all of fers which you may have received from me, or any one representing me, for the leasing f the above de scribed premises for any period whatsoever are hereby withdrawn." ' This form of notice, like the form of lease adopted by the Building -Owners' and Managers' association of Omaha, is said to have been drawn by an attorney representing a com bine organized in this city "for the purpose of profiteering. , ' ' The Omaha Real Estate board is said to be closely affiliated with the pwners' and managers' association. The officers of the former are W. R. McFarland, president; I. Schuler, vice president; E. F. Williams, sec retary, and L. D. Spalding; treas urer. Other prominent members of the real estate board are Traver Bros., George & Co., Hastings & Heyden, Fayne $ Slater and Glove & Spain. Because they could not control the news policy of The Bee and stop the fight this paper is making in the interest of the people against profiteering, a number of real estate men have withdrawn their advertis ing from The Bee. ; , Attorney Consulted. Mr. Rosenblum, who is an, occu pant of theVRoland apartments, de clared the tenants of the four build ings had held several consultations, and he had advised with them in the capacity of attorney. Mr. Rosen blum's rent was raised from $40 to $58. This raise is said to be a fair example of the other cases. Mr. Strehlow is alleged to have refused to offer any explanation of his determination to impose un reasonable rent rates on his tenants. "We propose to lay great stress on the ninth provision set forth in the form of lease," said Mr. Rosen blum. 'This specifically states that in the event the landlord fail to serve notice on his tenant to vacate 30 days before the expiration of the lease, and in the absence of a sim ilar notice from the tenant to the landlord, the agreement automati cally becomes operative for the en suing year at the same rent rate and under the same terms and condi tions." - : All of Mr. Strehlow's leases ex pire the last of September, it was said. He did not serve notice to vacate until a few days before the expiration of the contracts. Expected Lower Rents. The opinion has-been offered that when this provision was incorpor-' ated in the form of lease that the conditions in Omaha were identical with those in other cities, and until several months ago whsnowners of apartment - houses began to boost their rents to the skies, it was thought that the properties would depreciate in value. As a result of this condition it was estimated the rent rates naturally would decrease also. Real estate men are accused of or ganizing a combine to prevent the rent situation from being governed by the natural ( course of events. Omaha landlords are accused of be ing extremely active in this direc tion. v . 1 Tenants of the Strehlow apart ments have estimated the monthly income the proprietor will realize in the event he collects his rentals at the proposed rate as amounting to $3,150. This is based on an average of $30 a month for each apartment, when in fact, it is said, the four apartment houses, will yield average monthly rentals of $35 an apartment. . It is estimated that the capital in vested in the Strehlow apartments is less than $500,000. The .employes in the Strehlow apartments are receiving the same wages they received last year, it is charged. ' Coal, dealers have declared that the cost of fuel this year will be no greater than it was last year. , Mr. Strehlow's tenants are de manding an explanation. Strehlow's Statement. To a reporter for The Bee Mr. Strehlow declared he thought he was not getting enough money for his apartments, and, if his tenants did not like the way they were treat ed, they could move out. "I have 250 applicants now wait ing to get in," he" said. About 75 per cent of the occupants in the four, apartment houses already have signed up. Those who have refused to agree to my terms I have asked to ieave. I think my demands are reasonable. There are a few trouble makers among, my tenants. They are not desirable and I have an op portunity to get a better class of people. This is what I. am aiming to do. Other owner of apartment houses in the city are getting more money from their tenants, and I think I should get more, too. I do not care to discuss the matter of my profits. I regard this as a per sonal affair and reserve the right to conduct my business privately." Farmers Deplore Strike. Kansas City, Mo Sept. 27 Protesting that, organized labor is "demanding more production of the farmers, while demanding of its members less production," delegates' to the-International Farm congress have gone on record as deploring strikes except in "grave emer gency" and opposing the unioni zation'of police andother peace officers. Belgian Rulers May Attend Big Foot Ball Games H m The king and queen of the T-U l gians will have an opportunity to see two of the biggest foofl:ll games ever played in Omaha1 when they stop here October 25. Vincent C Hascall of Ouialr-i, " former University of Nebraska Co;-.)-ball star, secured authority from V university coaches in Lincoln - le schedule the Nebraska-OklahwiV;? and Creighton-Marquette gamesi: a double-header at Rourke pn 'i The gktne will be played October .?5 Mr. Hascall met with represetiin tives of Creighton university vc. terday to discuss the plan. If iln' accede to the "double-header id i Mr. Hascall says the two games V 1 be played beyond a doubt. N ; A special box at RouHe par'; will be reserved for the Belgi: ; i " rulers, Mr. Hascall says. m P 1 : ... i-. . i , ' ! .... x - - . -j Purchases charged Monday and ' Tuesday will be carried over to the November 1 statement. hehompscn elder Store - i ...... ' i - - - ; ; , . Tlw Store Hours are Va from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. ' yj daily. i Monday for ' Ak-Sar-Ben visitors an informal display of APPAREL AMI ACC OlIE An Improved Department for Silk BM'Wmhm , The fabric section now covers two aisles instead of one, new fixtures have been installed which permit an increased display; materials are ar ranged on tables so that one may get . a comprehensive impression of the stock before making selections. A central wrapping station elimi nates the annoyance of waiting an unnecessary length of time for pack ages rf acilities for the best service in . every way have been! planned and carried out. ' , New Wooleim Smtieis In the fine shades that foreign and domestic de ' signers have approved. Thex clear, cold Twilight Blue is all that the name implies ; Dragonfly Blue has a greenish cast; and in i brown, which is very good this year, a dull Bison, a warm Faisa and Martinique and the fam iliar tete de negre, are of fered. , But for deep, rich beauty the newer Bur gundy, which borders on a plum color, is the finest. In suitings of the proper soft fineness these shades are carried out: Peach bloom ; Trico-fina, a glori fied tricotine, much softer in texture ; tailoring serges, checked velour, broad cloth, duvetyne, trico, sil ,vertonend velour in plain shades. A handsome cloth for coats, is the new Bok hara, with a heavy deep nap like the rugs of that name. In the New Apparel Section on the Third Floor , A Visit to This Department Will Prove an Interesting One IS' I Latest Arrivals in (GOTgtte Bltoimg Fashion still smiles on Georgette blouses but only on the condition v that they are profusely beaded or embroidered. Touches of satin or lace are als6 very good. Models in all the desirable suit shades may be had for ; $10.95 to $69.50. . . In The Store for Blouses Third Floor. Were Drifting Back to High Collared Vests amidl Stodk Most ornamentaras well as practical are the high col lared vests of net and or gandy separate stocks of net daintily lace-trimmed and Ascr5t stocks of .pique, madras, satin and pongee. A large assortment is being shown in thacackwear de partment. " : A PRESENTATION OF v For street wear suits and wool dresses, coats ani skirts. For afternoon dresses of wool, satin and tricolette. For evening dancing frocls and wraps and simple dinner gowns. For all times wonderful furs. Our new and more efficient equipment allows for much larger assortments, more garments at each price are offered for your selection and tie extent and variety of the present col lection is remarkable. ' ( , ..." j " f Visft the Fur Room it is an interesting addi-1 tion to the Apparel Section, and a wonderful ' line of fur 'coats, coatees and separate pieces is on display. 1 Not only the motorist is attracted by these soft cuff gauntlets with straps or slip-ons of French kid. They are very smart for street wear with tailored suits. French kid slip-ons with out a strap, in black and white, $5. Strap wrist driving gauntlets in tan and field mouse, for $4.75 a pair. Washable leather slip-' ons in tan and gray, $3.75. Wdpritemi Sport Mme A pure Australian wool hose with an open work stripe, comes in green heather and is priced, $3.50. Heavy ribbed golf hose 1 in brown or ' green heather for $4, and Ox ford wool hose for $3.50 a pair. a if; Individual Display Rooms Are at Your Disposal. New Footwear far Fall In harmony with the brown frocks and suits of this sea son are the brown , shoes, both in walking boots and dainty kid shoes for dress. In black, suede is very good, a long vamp, slender heeled stylej may.be had; and fine black kid both button and lace shoes have appeared. -l-'-l- i - Generalizing in Lingerie, Featuring CamfisdeEiniklkeirs Which are ah attractive combination of these two most practical gar ments, in flesh-colored wash satin or crepe de chine, a 1 1 bedecked with laces, shirred chif fon and ribbon roses they are tempting af fairs. . ' Then gowns, new ideas in pajamas, blooiners and Teddy bears, are here to attract you in a larger and more convenient, department on the Sec ond Floor. Several Nen Numbers in Undoubtedly they are just the bit of laciness your blouse requires. Georgette, wash satin and crepe de chine in pale blue, pink, yellow and orchid, with the most fanciful trimmings. From $1.65 uf- In the Corset Department Second Floor. t