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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1919)
U. S. TO.PROTECT MINERS VILLING TO RESUME WORK Department of Justice Serves ; Notice That Troops Will ; Be Sent Wherever , Necessary. (Continued Worn fwt Om.) department commanders will act in proper cases when requested to do so by the state authorities." Seizure of coal mines where the owners do not show a disposition to co-operate in increasing production, and use of troops to protect all min ers who desire to work, has also been decided upon. In mines seized by the government the 14 per cent wage advance agreed Upon by the cabinet will be put into iiiiineuiaie cucci. 11 was saia. Prices to Remain Same. Mines taken over by the govern ment will be operated by the fuel administration, but details as to compensation to the owners were not disclosed. While various fed eral agencies were preparing to carry out the government's program, Fuel Administrator Garfield reaf firmed iif even more emphatic terms his position that "profiteer ing on the part of either labor or capital will not be tolerated.' "The public cannot and will not be asked to bear the increased bur den of higher prices of coal, nor of the payment of a large sum as wa ges to any special class of workers," he said. Pointing out that'. his conclusion had been reached only, after care f ul i and exhaustive research. Dr. Garfield declared neither the pro testation of the miners against the 14 per. cent wage advance, nor the insistence of the operators that they be permitted to charge a higher price for coal would induce him to alter his decision that a 14 per cent increase was the amount neces sary to bring the miners' wage tip to the level of living costs and that the ooerators. could pay this ad vance without increasing: prices to the public. ,- Men Co to Homes. A number of operators and union officials remained in Washington to day, but all expected to leave tor thrir homes tonight John L. Lewis, acting president ot the unitea Mine Workers of America, was closeted a large part of the morning with Secretary Wilson, but refused to Hisruss what had transnirea. fie also arranged an interview with President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, for later in the day. ' . Lewis maintained the same atti tude toward the situation that he had demonstrated during the weeks of discussion. "Officially I don't know that there is a coal strike on," he said, "but the government could get coal -pro- M UVJa bieabs Leon's Surplus Stock Sale Prices Are Truly a Sensation of the Times "Leon, you are crazy," is the way one of my com petitors voiced his sentiments. This man knows the market and is familiar with the steady advances in prices of merchandise. But, when Leon cleans house, he goes at it whole-heartedly and does it right This surplus stock must be disposed of quickly, so lose no time in attending this Greatest Sale on Record You will be repaid well for the time spent here in examining the following values: $5.00 Union 75c Belts . $1-00 ' Silk 50c Collars Sow N0W NOW NW $3.48 ji 21c 48c 29c 75c Garters $1.00 Ties 75c $2.50 Belts NOW NOW Suspenders NOW NOW 48c 48c 44c $1.29 $1.50 $4.00 Ties 50c Garters 50c Ties NOW8 N0W N0W N0W 98c S2.48 29c 29c $1.50' Silk $15 Silk $5.00 Shirts 35c Hose Hose Shirts NOW ' NOW NOW NOW 98c $9.48 $3,29 12c $1.50 Belts $7.50 Shirts $2.00 Ties $3.00 NOW NOW NOW Gloves 79c $5.48 $1.19 S1.98 ( $3.50 $2.00 $7.50 $2.50 Mufflers Gloves ' Mufflers Ladies'Hose NOW NOW NOW NOW S2.19 $1.35 $4.48 $1.48 $4.00 Union. $4.00 Caps , 50c Hose Fur Caps Suite NOW NOW NOW wuw $2.39 $2.85 29c 33ff $2.00 Vest $2.50 $2.50 Caps $3.50 Chains Mufflers NOW Ladies'Hose NOW NOW NOW 59c $1.45 98c $1.98 $5.00 Hats 1.B0 Cuff $3.50 Shirts $4.00 Hats NOW Links NOW NOW NOW 33.05 40c I S2.19 $1,95 BUY! BUY! BUY! We cannot urge you too Strongly to lay in a year's supply at these prices MOST OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE HIGH-GRADE LINES OF MERCHANDISE SOLD BY LEON. We assure you that it will be many a day before such ah opportunity again presents itself. SPECIALS ALL DAY SATURDAY Store Opens 8:30 a. m., Closes 9 p. m. DO NOT MISS THIS SALE duction resumed in this country if Secretary Wilson's proposal to give the men 31.65 per cent increase had been enforced. Miners ' and operators spent a blfalc Thanksgiving afternoon in embittered debate over the govern ment proposal for a 14 per cent wage increase, made Wednesday by Fuel Administrator Garfield, re jected it apd every other proposal that was forthcoming and then dis solved sine die. Iowa Mines May Attempt To Operate Under New Plan Des Moines, la., Nov.' 28. (Spe cial Telegram.) Iowa coal opera tors may attempt to operate their mines under the 14 per cent plan, it was stated at offices of Iowa coal operators' association here. No at tempt will be made, however, through the association to secure operation by all min,e owners, it was reported, but operation would be by individual action. , Coal Situation Summary; Governors Taking Action Chicago. Nov. 28. Moves for drastic curtailment of the use of soft coal, especially in the middle-west, southwest- and central west, were made today to meet the shortage due to the miners strike, while op erators prepared to announce a 14 per cent wane advance effective December K -. What effect the wage increase- proposed by Fuel Administrator Garfield and rejected by the union miners representatives, but accept ed by the operators would have upon production was not indicated tonight. What percentage of the miners might return to work Mon day could not be foretold Although the government, through the Fuel administration, announced it proposed to see' production re sumed, even though it were neces- sary to take over some of the mines, no specific action had been orderd. A conference of governors will be called to meet in Chicago, prob ably Monday, by Gov. Fredrick D, Gardner of Missouri, he announced tonight, unless Fuel Administrator Garfield informs him that the- gov ernment will take definite action looking to production On Monday, too, Gov. Harry J. Allen has announced he will open the strip mines of Kansas with vol unteer miners. The governor con ferred with Gen. Leonard Wood to night in Kansas City, in preparation for the undertaking for which about 4,000 men have enlisted. . The most encouraging strike news of the day was the return of miners in Wyoming, where the strike ap parently had collapsed. Mining tea considerable extent has gone on in Kentucky, New Mexico, Alabama, Colorado, North Dakota and parts of Wyoming, and in the nonunion mines of Pennsylvainia, but the aggregate of 40 per cent of normal has left the country largely running on rations, with industries gradually shuting down in many states. v 1 In Indianapolis, manufacturing plants are operating on a half-time basis. 1 ' ' No further reduction in train service was announced today and fuel committees generally' were able to meet the most pressing appli cations for fuel. The tonnage from the east now, approaches 800 .cars a day. - V Director R. H. Aishton of the Northwestern railroad region, de clared that as soon as production is resumed coal would be given the right-of-way. A clockwork motor inside a new decov duck makes it swim slowly about and emit the call of living birds., ' To Heal a Tile HATES' HEALING HONE' WILL CLOSE ALL SCHOOLS IN CITY TO SAVE COAL ; . 1 ... . . Drastic Order Issued by Ter minal Chairman When Crisis Is Reached With ' Cold Wave. (Continued From Pat Om.) v is actually saved by the open thea ter. Iney estimate that 31 movme picture houses in the city alone will seat. 24,100 people, 'ana point out Cough NET. 35 356 per tottlfc I Your Coat! 1 If . 3 s is tiere at c 5 Your Price 1410 Farnam Street , SUN THEATER BUILDING LOOK FOR THE LARGE SIGNS FOR SATURDAY! V We make prices on J the best style and: V quality coats in" 3 Omaha $20.00 to $30.00 -less than 5 regular pricey A 1 Wear fir 'Women floor Securities IMA that' while people are attending, the movies' the lights in their homes are not burning. ' H. B. Watts, manager of the Strand, and a spokesman for ' the downtown theater managers, said yesterday that theaters would run regardless of restriction placed oti tnem. , , "I, for one, will install mv own lighting plant if necessary," he said. Several theaters have already in stalled kerosine heating plants. It is feared that Dr. Garfield will or der lights turned off in theaters in his instructions to local committees on conservation. Although the situation is regarded most serious here reports from the west indicate that mines are nearly all operating, although not to full capacity. I Says Mines Operating. W.- F. Thiehoff, assistant to the general manager of the Burlington railroad, who returned from Colo rado yesterday, said mines in Colo rado were all operating. The mines on the Burlington lines near Sheri dan, Wyo., which were nearly all closed for the past several days, were operating today at about 75 per cent maximum capacity, he said, and aqout ia cars will be loaded to day. The output will gradually be in creased, Mr. Thiehoff said, although many of the miners have left the Sheridan fifelds. Much of the coal which is mined in the Sheridan dis trict will be diverted to Nebraska, and Omaha, Mr. Thiehoff said, al though heretofore it was nearly all sent to the northwest. Expect Coal Saturday.' ' The first train of coal, comnosed of SO cars, from the Rock Sorines district, will arrive in Omaha some time tomorrow, according to Assist- tnt General Manager Guild of the Tnion Pacific railroad. E. E. Cal vin, federal manager of the Union Pacific, has ordered that 200 cars be sent here immediately, and this will relieve the situation to some exten, it is believed. Whether more coal from the Union Pacific mines can be diverted to Omaha is considered doubtful, however, owing to lack of fuel in smaller towns in the state which are entirely dependent on the railroad. Word reached here that a citizen s committee had been or ganized at North Platte, Neb., to commandeer coal for 100 families that are without fuel. The com mittee was' parceling the , coal out to needy families, it was stated. Arthur G. Wray, mayor of York, Neb., yesterday sent a written ap peal to the local terminal committee asking that .three cars of coal be furnished York immediately. J 100 North Platte Families Reported to Have No Coal Lincoln, ,Neb., Nov. 28. Organi zation of a citizens' fuel committee at North Platte, Neb., which com mandeered coal for distribution to needy families, was reported to the Nebraska State Railway commis sion today. This information came in a telegram to the commission from a member of the citizens' committee, who said at least 100 families were without coaj and that there were more (applications on file for fuel than the whole supply would cover. Cold weather has been prevailing at North Platte, 2 above zero being reported there to day. Part of the fuel taken over came from the city's water plant, and all dealers agreed to turn over present and future supplies to be delivered only by order of the committee un til the present stringency is re lieved. Only a small supply of fuel was on hand when the telegram was filed, the message said, adding that "if not a single passenger is carried on any railroad it seems to us that men, women and children should be given enough coal to keep one fire burning in each household." . The commission turned the mat ter over to the Union Pacific fuel committee at Omaha. Drastic Rules Ordered To Conserve Lincoln Goal Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 28. Drastic and far-reaching rules for fuel con servation in Lincoln were issued by the fuel conservation committee of the Commercial club, adopted with the sanction of the mayor and mem bers of the city council,' who will give them force if necessary. With a shortage of coal that threatens the industrial and comWr cial life of the city, radical steps, it was declared by the committee, be came necessary, and beginning next Monday morning retail stores, of fices and banks will not be permitted to open until 10 a. m. and must close at 5:45 p. m. Wholesale and job bing houses are restricted to the hours of 9 a. m. and 5 p. m., cigar stores,, fruit and confectionery and drug stores from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. No eating houses, hotels or restau rants can remain open after 10 p. m. Pool and billiard halls and theaters face a threatened complete shut down, but for the present can re main open until 11 p. m. . Lodges and clubs must dispense with one-half their meetings and church services are restricted. All ' store window displays and orna mental lighting are eliminated. Mexico Refuses Passports ' To Round Table Delegates SamAntonio, Tex., Nov. 28. Mex- ican Consul De La Matai stationed here, received a telegram from Jose ; N. Marcias, president of the Na- : tional University of Mexico, that ' passports had been refused to Mrs. Eugenia Torres Melendez and Miss j Hermilla Galindo, delegates to the ' Panamerican round tabic confer- I ence which meets here .next week. I Heavy Snow General , Over the Middle West ' . (Continued From Pag One.) western lines, with generally lev winds and prevailing zero tempera tures. Some of ;the Burlington trains "wefe an hour lat' yesterday morning. . . . '' The Western Union Telegraph and Cable Co. and the Postal Tele graph and Cable Co. reported no in terference in their, service. The street railway company op erated a snow plow on each division and maintained usual schedules. Heavy Rains in South. The snow-covered territory ex tended as far as Toledo, O., and south of the snow belt heavy rains fell, flooding the lowlands along the Salt and Agua Fria rivers, in Ari zona. , Suffering is in prospect in many places on account of the fuel situa tion and cattle on the western ranges are also reported endan gered. Moderation yesterday was forecasted only for the Panhandle region of Texas, u A maximum snowfall .of two feet was reported in northern Arizona and 12 inches in western Kansas. Interruptions in train and wire service were reported from the western plains states. During the period of this storm, wnich broke last Wednesday, the coldest temperature was 20 degrees below zero at Lander, Wyo., where the temperature yesterday morning was 2 degrees above zero. Denver reported low temperatures and .heavy snowfall as far as the eastern boundary of California. Over the interior districts temper atures were from 10 to 38 degrees lower than the 'seasonal average. Storm Breaking in Mountains. Denver, Colo., Nov. 28. The Rocky Mountain states, which since early Wednesday have been in the. grip ot tne most severe storm of the winter, were promised relief in the shape of rising temperatures Satur day. '"'''. The stormt was moving slowly eastward Friday night, snowfall apr parentis was at an end, and warmer weather was forecast before Sun day. , The lowest temperature recorded in Denver Friday wa,s 5 degrees be low zero. At Cheyenne and at Sheri dan, Wyo., the mercury has stood at 12 degrees below zero for two days. Trains 24 Hours Late. The snowfall extended as far south as New Mexico, five inches be ing recorded at Albuquerque. Flag staff, Ariz., had a fall of seven inches and south of that point heavy rains served to swell streams in the vicin ity of Phoenix so that some prop erty loss resulted. Phoenix reported danger of heavy flood damage past. In New Mexico, Santa Fe trains from : Chicago were reported 24 hours late. Snow was reported falling at Phoe nix, Ariz., the earliest in 24 years. Five Feet of Snow. In western Colorado the precipi tation of snovf was very heavy. Aspen held the record with five feet. So deep was the snow in some local ities that residents were compelled to' shovel it from the roofs of houses to prevent possible collapse. i rain .service into jjciver irom Chicago and other eastern points was reported to be much improved. Union Pacific trains from the Pa cific coast points were running sev eral hours late because of the snow in Utah and Wyoming. California Fruit Unharmed. ' Los Angeles,- Cal., JCov. 28. The southern California "sold wave," in volving a temperature around $0 above z ro during the nigl' hours, has not damaged the citrus groves so far, according to growers' reports from various sections. Smudging was necessary in some localities last night. I Grant Coal Increase in : .The Colorado District; Denver, Colo., Nov. 28. An in nc3c avcraKinir it ucr ccui win do . granted to coal miners in accord- anr with th t,cnmm,n,h(iMii rf i-uei Administrator viarneia it was announced by the Colorado FueM ' - 1 ' 'f J Expect Grand Jury Report : 3 On Senator Newberry Today!; urana uapias, Mien., inov. a. y. vestigation of campaign expendi tures on behalf of Truman H. New berry, United States senator froni; Michigan, was not completed by tht federal grand jury Friday. The jury's report is generally expected;;?; i V J' Japanese Steamer Has Fire in Hdld at Seal; .'San Francisco. Nov. 28. The Tananese frichf tiamr Knvn Moru put into port with a fire which ha ; been burning in its hold since Wed- nesday. Officials of the Toyo Kisetii Kaisha, owner of the vessel. esti-'5' mated the fire had consumed two- thirds of its $1,000,000 cargo of gen-Vv-eral merchandise. t 'SON -BELDEN & 'CO. On Saturday a Sale of Children's Sweaters A number of all-wool, heavy weight coat sweat ers, some of them soiled from 'display, and others selected from broken lines of sizes, are greatly underpriced for Saturday's selling. Sweaters in plain shades and combinations, gray, . cardinal, rose, white, salmon, gold and navy, made in charming styles. Sizes two to twelve are included. $2.50 to $3 sweaters for $1.69. $3.25 and $3.75 sweaters for $1 .98. , $6.50 to $8.50 sweaters for $4.98. $11.50 sweaters are priced, $6.98. Second Floor Purchases charged Satur day) appear on the state ments of January, 1, 1920 Madeira Covers for Hot Rolls A large square with cor ners shaped to fold over the rolls, and on each of the" corners an exquisite design embroidered by hand, in the eyelet pat terns "that are on all real Madeira embfoidered lin ens. The covers are $2, $2.25 and $2.75 , Linen Section Fine Silk Hosiery Pure silk hose in navy and cordovan, with tops and soles of lisle, are $1.75 a pair. Fine silk hose in black only, with flare tops and soles of lisle for $2.75 a pair. Drop stitch hose that are very smart come in black, brown and navy, are of pure thread silk, with lisle tops and i soles, and are priced, $2.50 a pair. r -YWHty The Blouses for 14.95 - - ARE VERY FINE - - Christmas Cards and Calendars i Cards of greeting, daintily hand-tinted, tags for Christmas gifts with gay little scenes and deco rative lettering. '. And in calendars some very novel ideas, a Laven der and Old Lace calendar filled with short quotations from Myrtle Reed's books, and several very handsome adaptations of designs by Maxfieid Parrish, most in expensive, too. Then, little framed verses, and sketches of all descrip tions, perhaps with just the apt phrasing that you'd wish to send to a friend. The assortment is fresh and new and quite com plete; it would surely be much better to make your selections now, taking time to choose carefully, than to join the last-minute rush. ' In the Art Dept. Second Floor Dainty 'Kerchiefs All the vay from 10c to $15 each. Colored linens, with nlain centers," and figured borders, or just a dainty corner design for 10c to 50c each. f Initialed handkerchiefs with the letter embroider ed in either white or col ors, 35c to 60c. . Very gay little colored handkerchiefs to brighten a dark dress, are only 12V2c each. If Boxes of handkerchiefs . for children are 35c each, and little colored ones, separately, are 10c, 20c and 50c. The very popular Ma deira embroidered ones are to be had for 60c, up to $3 each. And Spanish and French embroidered h a n d k e r chiefs that are so marvel ously fine you must see them to appreciate them, are priced from 50c to $15 each. ' North Able Georgettes in flesh col or, white, navy, brown or henna, in quite a va riety of styles. Several are trimmed with real Filet lace, others with Valencien nes and effective beading adds a note of contrasting color to quite a few. There are high-necked, very well tailored Georgettes for those who prefer them, and they range by degrees of lace-trimmed dain tiness to the very fine blouses for evening wear. ; A collection quite typical of the Store for Blouses. Lynx Scarfs, and Muffs Beautifully . designed capes and throws made from the skin as a whole 1 and lined with heavy satins. Only the finest pelts are offered, in black or taupe, for $48.75 $119.50 $195 $225 Large lynx muffs of a corresponding fineness are $98.50 and $ 1 1 9.50. Apparel Section Third Floor Glove-Silk Undergarments A flesh-colored vest with a daintily braid-trimmed top, a fine, heavy quality of silk, is priced, $6.50. i Fine, heavy bloomers of flesh-colored glove silk, Kayser make, are $7.50 a pair. ' : Glove silk Teddy bears with very pretty lace trimmed tops and ribbon shoulder straps, are to be had for $8.35. Second Floor Gayly Flpwered Woolen Bath Robes Soft, woolly affairs in every de sirable shade, with well-chosen contrasting color in their flow ered patterns and in trim mings and cords. Robes that are very ' cleverly designed and well made, assur ing the' wearer the maximum of comfort and service. Priced all the way From $5 to $25 Third Floor Heavy Gloves For Frosty Days Smart slip-ons of heavy kid that wrinkle with an artful carelessness about the wrist, or pull up snugly over your suit coat cuffs. Priced, only $3.75 a pair. Heavy, single clasp street gloves are $3.50 a pair. Gauntlet gloves with a strap at the wrist are $6. Wool-lined, strap wrist gauntlets are $7.25 a pair. Heavily lined single clasp gloves are priced $4 a pair. A Variety of House Frocks The Basement offers such a wide range of designs and makes Dix dresses, chic aprons, Kitty Anne dresses and True Worth aprons. Fine chambray gingham, neat percales fand English prints that are altogether delightful. $1.50 to $7.50 ' la the BaaoBMnt
