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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1919. Lincoln Bureau Omaha Bee P. A. Barrows. Correspondent- NEW METHODS NO EXCUSE TO RAISE TELEPHONE RATE m Railway Commission Point edly Informs Cambridge Co. its Scheme Is Not Legal. Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 28. (Special.) Covering the controversy between the Cambridge Telephone company and the State Railway commission, in which, after making an applica tion for a raise in rates to the com mission, it was ordered by the com mission to send in data and facts regarding its business, which it neg lected to do, and later made the raise anyhow, now contending that it changed its form of doing busi ness and was therefore to all pur poses a new company, the commis sion has written the following let ter to the company: "Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 28. Mr. B. F. Butler, Cambridge, Neb. Dear Sir: Replying to yours of the 25th, in re Cambridge Telephone com pany, it is apparent that you have the idea that as soon as the common carrier changes the form under which it transacts business that it is thereby relieved from the recogni tion of the state for the particular moment and can change its rates and practice to suit itself before beginning again. . This is quite a remarkable interpretation of the laws governing common carriers. "When the Cambridge Telephone company was incorporated and took over the business of the Cambridge Telephone association, "unincorpo rated, but a common carrier never theless, it inherited all the require ments made by the state on that as sociation. One of these was that it could not change its rates with out first making application to the body constituted by the constitution to regulate rates. That law put very severe penalties on a violation of this particular provision. Whether in spite of or with advice of counsel the company has made a grievous mistake, "It has apparently done more than change its rates without au thority, It has incorporated for $10,000 and assumedly has issued stock to its various stockholders. There is a law covering that very point of which the company should be advised and its failure to be ad vised does not excuse it from the liability. "Regarding your further point that you do not think that the com mission, in the absence of a com plaint, can force the company into doing business at a loss, permit us to call your attention to the fact that, as attorney for this company, you made an application asking for authority to change the rates prior to the time they' were changed and correspondence from the commis sion to your . company asking for data was ignored.- .. ' "It would appear that at the time that application was filed the com pany and its counsel had a different idea of the railway commission act than you present in your letter of October 25. We will thank you for an immediate reply. Yours truly. "THE COMMISSION Prote Charge for Mew Renters Using Phone Left Behind Lincoln, Neb., Oct 28. (Special.) Representatives of the Nebraska Telephone company, the Lincoln Telephone company and about a dozen smaller associations out in the state were before the State Rail way commission Tuesday in an ef fort to have adjusted the matter of rates to be charged on what Post master General Burleson had desig nated "change of name" installation. Mr. Wilson of the Nebraska com pany informed the commission that there was very little difference in the mattef as to whether the phone had been discontinued or not, as the company had to go over the line and make a thorough investi gation . and perhaps supply some things needed and that entries had to be made on the regular slips and these gone over by the different departments just the same as if the phone had really been changed. A InfhiMua If aa xirserated form of Grip, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets ihould b taken in larger doam than it prescribed for ordinary Crip, r A food plan is not to wait until you are sick, but PREVENT IT by taking; LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets in time. Clemmons in Clash With Attorney General On Districting Vote Lincoln, Neb., Oct 28. (Spe cial.) The legal and educational departments of the state appear to take opposite views on the proposi tion as to percentage of vote neces sary for the purposes of redistricting for consolidation purposes. The attorney general has ruled that the 51 per cent applies to both country and town, but State Super intendent 'Clemmons in an opinion this morning holds that it was the intention of the legislature to make the 51 per cent, necessary to apply to only the country districts. Re garding the matter Superintendent Clemm,ons says: "During the time of the legislature the educational committee, which was interested in that bill, met in my office and I well know their in tention. It was their intention that the 51 per cent should be exclusive of the city.' Hence my stand on that position. I do not wish to put myself up as a lawyer or against the attorney general, but I listened to their arguments and I know the legislature intended this 51 per cent to belong to the country people and not to the town people, and that is my position. The language may be a little ambiguous, but I am posi tive the intention of the lawmakers was to leave it with the understand ing that the 51 per cent vote belongs to the country people." Attempts Suicide on Getting Letter Telling Of Twins and Penury Fremont, Neb., Oct. 28. (Special Telegram.) With a letter in his pocket from his wife, informing him that she was the mother of twin girls and that she was in need of money and almost penniless, L. Sil verman, Detroit clerkattempted to commit suicide here Monday night after writing a letter in Jewish to a local merchant whom he called upon last evening. Silverman took tab lets of rat poison. He was found unconscious in the outskirts of the city. x In the letter he said that he blamed no one, owed no one, and didn't care to live. Mrs. Silverman, in her letter, begged her husband to return to Detroit, his former em ployer having offered to give him back his old position at $45 a week. Silverman is about 30 years of age. He refused to talk at the hospital. Physicians say he has a chance to recover. Bradstreet-Clemens . Co. Sells Stock for Price of $1 73,000 Grand Island, Neb., Oct. 28. (Special.) Senator - Thomas , Brad--street sold to the Blaine Horse and. Mule company. H The stock of the' Bradstreet-Clemens company; own ers of the large horse barns of this city, of which stock he" was the sole owner. The price was $173,000. The Blaine Horse and Mule company is composed of W. I. Blaine, W. W. Mimberley andvJohn Bachman. It has been in business here four years. Thomas Bradstreet began business 16 yean ago in a small ring of the former West Grand Island live stock yards. Dodge County Bureau Has Annual Officers' Election Fremont, Neb., Oct. 28. (Spe cial.) The Dodge county farm bu reau at the annual meeting here voted unanimously to continue the bureau as a permanent organiza tion. A petition for expenses was signed by 350 farmers. The follow ing officers were elected: Presi dent, Frank E. Liston, Hooper; vice president, William Havekost, Hoop er; secretary-treasurer, Warren Mulliken, Nickerson. L. C. Christie, county agent, gave a detailed report of the activities of the bureau. York Defeats Proposal to Buy Water Company York, Neb., Oct. 28. (Special Telegram.) A proposition submit ted to the people of York to vote $150,000 to buy the York Water company plant and improve it was defeated by a vote of 897 to 396. Eight-Pound Sweet Potato. Fremont, Neb., Oct. 28. (Spe cial.) A sweet potato weighing eight pounds, the largest ever grown in this part of the state, was har vested by Patton & Brandon on their farm south of Fremont "TTTTOCALIONS of me- r dium size and modest i , price, larger ones of va- ried design to suit every taste, tne superb Art Styles you will find them all in our offices. TL AFOT TAN-VOCAI ion Richer music from' your phonograph records We Are the Sole Agents 1807 Farnam Omaha Nubr. Nebraska Need Not Fear Reds, Says Omaban After Tour of State Nathan Bernstein, general agent for the National Life Insurance company, has returned- from a speaking tour of 12 Nebraska towns in behalf of the Roosevelt Me morial association. He spoke on Americanism in general and of Roosevelt as an ideal type of Amer ican citizen, in particular.; "I want to say, and I say it with out reservations, that I do not be lieve Nebraska offers a fertile soil for the exploitation of bolshevist propaganda, said Mr. Bernstein. "If Nebraska may be accepted as a fair criterion, I do not believe that this country is in any danger of. the so-called Reds. The mention of Americanism where I 'spoke never failed to awaken a hearty re sponse. The average Nebraska cit izen today represents the highest type of American citizenship. I found that Americanism is being impressed upon the minds of the youth in the schools of this state." The Bee want ads for results. ASKS THAT ALL ARMY TRUCKS BE PARCELED NOW Reavis Makes Demand of War Department Evans Clashes With Taylor of Colorado. - By E. C. SNYDER, Washington Correspondent of The Bee. Washington, Oct. 28. (Special Telegram.) Congressman Reavis, in presenting a resolution in the house asking that the requisition of ma tor vehicles for the Department of Agrculture be recognized in full in order that the highway departments of several states may have the use of the same in road construction in whole or in part by federal aid, said that' the resolution had been unani mously recommenced by the full special committee on war expendi tures. "We are asking that the requisi tion of motor vehicles for the Agri cultural department be recognized in full," said Mr. Reavis, "for the reason that some 6,000 cars have been turned over in 10 months to the department and have been ap portioned among the states and the apportionment to some states is al most complete.. Some states have about the full quota, while others have almost none, and the result is a discrimination between the respec tive states. .' "In regard to future surplus, the army has now segregated motor ve hicles sufficient for an army of 550, 000. If the army reorganizaton bill provides for an army of less num ber there will be a large additional surplus. Reveal Conditions. "When the matter is brought be fore the house, which I. hope will be this week, the conditions regard ing these surplus army motors will be fully revealed. Since last No vember a larger surplus could have been declared or many more mo tors could have been turned over to the Department of Agriculture, but practically nothing has been done, and the War department has per mitted thousands of cars to stand in the open during the whole time." During the discussion of the min eral leasing bill today, Congressman Evans showed an aptitude for debate that agreeably surprised the house in favoring a proviso to the measure which had for its object the sating of waste and the proper conserva tion of human life, both as to sex and age with reference to their em ployment in mining operations. Taylor, of Colorado, in opposition to clothing the secretary of the in terior with authority to make regu lations for the government of the public domain, suggested that it was the .most absurd tyannical assump tion ever presented on the floor of the house and volunteered the in formation that the leases concerning the development of mines and the working of women and children where women vote were a whole lot better than in the state of Nebraska. Evans Is Roused. Judge Evans, with his Scotch fighting blood thoroughly aroused, proceeded to demonish Mr. Taylor's argument, protesting that the gentle man from Colorado was camouflag ing the situation, when he assisted in preparing the provision himself assuring the continuance of an 8 hour day and keeping women and children out of the mines, and then in the same measure do away with the provision. He said that what he wanted in the legislation was au thorization to the secretary of the interior to put into the lease pro visions which make the safety of the people paramount not that the state shall not make the laws still strong er but that it shall not make them less. Goodyear Company Blameless for Big Dirigible's Crash Chicago, Oct. 28. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company of Akron, O., owner of the dirigible nalloon which crashed in flames through the roof of a bank building July 21, causing death to 13 persons, was exonerated from all blame by a jury of technical experts and a cor oner's jury which investigated the disaster. The jury recommended that flying over cities be prohibited. The jury was unable to determine the exact cause of the accident be cause of the conflicting testimony and the lack of material evidence, owing to the suddenness of the dis aster and the complete destruction of the dirigible. The action of the Goodyear company in adjusting civil liability was commended. Farmers Denounce Political Agitators' And Some Labor Meit Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 28. Ac tivities of political agitators and labor leaders of the "unscrupulous' sort were denounced as a menace to the political and economic security of the nation by speakers at the opening session here of the thirty ninth annual meeting of the Farm ers' National congress. The need of an effective assertion of "100 per cent" Americanism by the farmers of the country in com bating the attempts of radical ele ments to undermine the political in stitutions of the country was im pressed upon the more than 1,500 farmer delegates, representing all. sections of the country, who at tended the opening session of the congress. Responding to the sentiment of its speakers, the congress, by unani mous resolution, pledged its "stead fast" support to the government in the strict enforcement of law and order in combating "certain radical elements that would vitiate the fun damental principles of our govern ment and tear down its institutions." . .Kpmpson" 3elden'&Oompany -. The character of this store is reflected in its appointments An atmosphere, indicative of quality, is quickly perceptible to all who enter these doors. It bespeaks confidence and deservedly so for in all of the thirty-three years of its establish' ment in Omaha this confidence Has been warranted. . v . . , ' i ThompronrBelden&Co 1866-J01O. Inexpensive Gloves Double silk and suede lined silk gloves. Come in black, white, brown and gray," and are priced $1.75, $2 and $2.25 a pair. Fabric gloves, Simplex quality, in brown and tan, are 75c, $1 : and $1.25 a pair. Duplex qualityj- in gray; sand and mastic.' Are $2, and a very smart strap wrist glove in this fabric is $2.25 a pair. Toilet Goods Palm Olive Soap is priced for Wednesday, Sct cake. Jardin de Rose face powder, special Wednesday, 39c box. Main Floor. Silk Quilted Sacque Long sleeved sacques to keep you snug and warm on the Coldest days. Either white or black, In all sizes, " for $3 Second Floor. Silk Hosiery for $2.69 A heavy quality of Japanese silk, full fashioned, made with a silk lisle flare to pand double lisle soles. One of the best wearing silk hose to be had, in black only, for $2.69 a pair A Sale oj Ojample House Dresses and Aprons At Manufacturers' Prices Every garment is of the popular "True Worth" make. Just one or two of each style is to be had, anct every one at a Very Low Price . Percale and gingham porch dresses, bungalow aprons, coverall aprons, kitchen dresses, and ' . ; . house dress aprons are in the assortment. Wednesday In the Basement. , 9 Sorosis Boots for Fall and Winter The newer patterns in black suede, dark brown, field mouse and black kid. for dress wear, have the long, slender vamps and full Louts heels, so grace' fully attractive. Priced from $13 to $18 a pair Walking hoots in black iJ, dark brown kid and taupe, with military heels, are priced from $11 to $16 i a pair Wednesday a Day of Splendid Opportunities Beautifully Tailored SUITS From some of America's finest shops, conceived by designers of recognized ability, are specially priced for Wednesday. Values to $89.50, $49.50 The season's approved fabrics and silhouettes are represented in an ex ceptional collection. . All Sizes A Charge for Alterations Specials in : Fine Linens Lace Trimmed Scarfs For $1. Lace trimmed and embroid ered linen scarfs, $2 values, priced Wednesday, $1 each. Huck Towels For 50c Each. Plain linen huck hemstitched guest towels, 15x24 inch, reg ularly 75c, Wednesday only 50c each. Nainsook By the Bolt. i Sea Island nainsook, a regular 65c "quality, a 10-yard bolt Wednesday only for $5. Plaids for Children's Frocks Wool filled plaids in pretty combinations of reds and blues, browns and greens, and the like. A wide selec tion for $1.19 a yard. Drew Goods Section. Wool Mixed Blankets $6.50 a pair An extra heavy part wool blanket, in gray, with attrac tive striped borders. Size 60x76 inch. A splendid value at Tuesday's: price, $6.50. Second Floor, Cotton Union Suits for $2.50 Fine ribbed suits in a va riety of necklines and styles. All sizes, $2.50 a suit. Second Floor. Gingham Petticoats A good quality of ging ham in stripes, fingers atod plain shades. A splendid value for 98c and $1.69 In the Basement. . . THE . . Blouse Shop Three Specials Georgette Blouses For $3.95. Both light and dark Geor gettes, about 25 blouses, in value up to $7.50, are In cluded. Georgette Blouses ' , For $8.95. White Georgettes, lace trimmed and embroidered blouses, originally $10.50, are priced for Wednesday, $8.95, 1 About 25 in all. Georgette Blouses For $16.95. Finer blouses, trimmed with real lace and hand embroid ered, and a few French hand made blouses, values to $39.50, are offered Tuesday for $16.95. About 30 blouses are in this group. All Sales Final. Third Floor. Laces Caracma Cross A wide sheer net with a heavy tracery of flowers and vines that is wonder fully effective as a collar over darker materials. A fine Irish lace, priced $12 a yard. And a Princess lace with an intricate design of sheer organdy appliqued on net; for the trousseau fineries of all sorts this is especially alluring it comes in both bandings and flouncings. Trimming Dept. Main Floor. Trimmed Hats Go at Unusual Reductions This sale includes all pat tern hats in a wide variety of materials and trim mings duvetyns, silk vel vets, feathers, beaver com binations, embroidered ef fects, wings and monkey fur are utilized most ef fectively in models ex pressing each new idea of authoritative designers. Six Groups Every One Interesting. $25, $18.50, $13.50, $10, $7.50, $4.50 piillinery Section Fourth Floor. "Eppo"--the Petticoat Made From the Best Materials In taffeta, all jersey tops, with messaline and taffeta flounces and a wide variety of cotton materials. In whatever material you select, you will find the same uniformly high grade of workmanship and finish. We urge you to examine the Eppo before mak ; ing your selection compare it with others. We're willing to abide by your judgment. Cottons $2 to $3.50 Silks $5 to $15 . ' Third Floor. Men's Hose For 50c a Pair Seven Styles The following values are to be had at this price: J' A heavy black cotton, full ashione4 base Wayne Knit. H A black with half white foot. U A balbriggan base, undyed and very serviceable. Lisle hose In black, navy, gray and white. U Fiber hose, medium weight, in seven colors. Eiffel make. U Interwoven cotton hose, in medium, extra thin or heavy weights. All colors. If 'A heavy part wool hose In oxford, black and natural that is an especial bargain at this price. To the Left as You Enter. New Silken v PILLOWS Large tapestry, satin, taffeta and embroid ered pillows in effec tive shades and shapes are to be seen in the Art Depart ment. Second Floor. A Velvet Bag Is essential to the success of your Winter suit and these Hewer shapes of soft velvet, silk lined, and fitted with coin . purses and mirrors, are partic ularly fine. Navy blue, brown, taupe and black bags are to be had, priced from $4 -to $20 each. . - Or a Leather Purse Back strap purses of crepe seal, fitted with a coin purse and attractively lined, are priced from $2 to $25 each. Several Notions Children's pin on side support ers. Kerrin'i Daisy and 77 shoul der supporters. Elastic, best quality of lisle and silk to 1M inches wide. Darning silk and cotton, in black and colors. Children's barrettes, in shell and amber color. Hair pins in shell and amber color. Hair nets, either fringe or cap shape. Warren's feather bone belting in black and white, from 2 to 4 inches wide. ' Main Floor. rT "1 - - 1 1 ijj. - .
