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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 2, 1920)
Z A" 1'HIS UMAHA SUJNDAY BtM:. MAY 2, 1920. I .vu FEDERAL BOARD IS EXTRAVAGANT, BANKER CHARGES Woods Cones of Pierce Says Reserve Agents Are Main tained at Small Towns With Few Duties. Grand Island Bachelor Dies at Age of 126 Years Gross extravagance on the part of the federal reserve bank m main taining agents at many small towns to collect checks, on state banks at par was charged by Woods Cones president of the Cones State bank at Pierce, and C. A. McCIoud, presi dent of the First National bank at York, who were in Omaha yester day on their way to a meeting of me national and Mate Bankers Protective association in Washing ton. "The Kansas ity Federal Reserve bank keeps an agent at Pierce, pay ing him a large salary as well as Ins expenses, when he seldom has more than two checks a day to col lect on Pierce banks," declared Mr, Cones. "All Pierce state banks are using the stamp making their checks not payable through the federal re serve. Mr. McCIoud, who is president of three national and seven state banks in York county, declared that every national and state bank in York county had subscribed to the cause of the state bankers who have re- fused to cav checks at par. "We hope to secure an amend ment to the federal reserve act which will clearly define the exact authority and jurisdiction which the Federal Reserve banks have over non-member banks, said Mr. Mo Cloud. "There is no reason why the federal reserve should be a clearing house for non-member state hanks." Eleven Nebraska bankers and their counsel, J. P. Palmer, left Omaha for Washington last night. Mem bers of the Bankers' association will appear before the banking and cur rency committee of the house Tues day to voice objections to tne pres cnt federal reserve system. , Prussia Holds Lead On France as to Population Paris, May 1. France continued to fall behind Prussia in population during the war, according to figures furnished by the National Alliance for the Growth of the French Popu lation. In the years 1875-76, when the first census after the Franco-Prussian war was taken in each country, France surpassed Prussia in popula tion by more than 11,000,000. The low French birth rate enabled Prus sia to gain so rapidly that Prussia had passed France several hundred thousand when the world war broke out. During the war the population of France diminished by 973,440, while that of Prussia diminished by only 312,82;. Child Begs Admittance . To Home for Children Greenville, . O., May. 1. Nearly everybody has known, or heard of children escaping from a children's home. Here, however, js a story about a girl who ran away from home and begged to be admitted to a children's home. Little Nellie Hartzell, aged 11, surprised officials of the Drake County Children's home a few days ago when she appeared at the in stitution urging that she be taken in and declaring she did not want to re main at her home any longer. She said that she ran away from her home at Dawn, this county, be cause her stepmother was cruel to her, she claimed. Common Pleas Judge Mannix or dered that the child's wish be com plied with, pending investigation. Former Postal Chief of Carranza Under Bond Laredo, Tex., May 1. Cosme Hinojosa, former postmaster gen eral of Mexico, who was arrested here Thursday charged with theft of Mexican government funds, was at liberty today under $1,000 bond after his examining trial on the specific charge of receiving embez zled property. He was arrested on complaint of Melquiares Garcia, local Mexican consul, charged with the theft of $50,000 in Mexican fed eral government revenue stamps. The stamps, which were recovered, are in possession of John Vails, dis trict attorney; Says UnJest Is Caused By Low Federal Wages Washington, May 1. Some of the Vecent industrial upheavals may be traced TO uic uiucicuic in wages paid in industries under government control during the war, the railroad labor board was told today by E. H. Fitzgerald, president of the Broth erhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station employes. "When the government," he said, "established a rate of $87.50 per month for several hundred thousand railroad employes and at the same time established rates in excess of $200 a month for shipyard workers, the railroad workers lost hope." "BUSINESS MEN" WE GUARD YOUR CAR DURING BUSINESS HOURS FOR 25, AT 14th and Capitol M 'U V' ) a U 1 f i ! w 1 ivy. . f'-c U. S. is Falling Far Behind in Aviation (Continued From First Far.) army and navy but should be con solidated under a single direction as a distinct organization of the armed forces of the nation co-ordinate with the army and the navy." N Congress Unconvinced. Entertaining this view, General Mitchell did his utmost to bring about the establishment of a depart ment of aeronautics as embodied in Senator New's ill-fated bill. The commission sent abroad by Secre tary Baker immediately after the armistice with Assistant Secretary of War Crowell as chairman, made an exhaustive report of the tre mendous orosress in aviation made by the principal European nations and strongly urged the creation of an aviation department like Great Britain's air ministry. Great Britain experienced two dis asters in attempting to fight the war with an air service divided between the army and navy but eventually reconsolidated the aviation forces under independent direction as the second line oi detense. U. S. Has Two Branches. Secretary Baker, however, rejected the recommendation of a single air service and was backed up by Gen eral Pershing and by Navy depart ment opposition. The result was that the New bill encountered chilly reception in the senate and the In diana senator had it recommitted to the committee from which it was reported in order to save it from defeat. With the opposition to a depafc ment of aeronautics unabated ' in congress, General Mitchell and those who are seriously concerned by the backwardness of the United States in this field are supporting the Kahn bill to establish a bureau of the air which will co-ordinate army and navy aviation and pro mote commercial flying. They be lieve that the passage of such legis late will be a steD in the direc tion of the eventual creation of a department of aeronautics and the only step feasible at this time. General .Mitchell recently, submit ted to congress detailed figures showing that a single air service would eliminate duplications of army and navy activities effecting an ag gregate saving of $11,305,200 a year, or 20 per cent of the appropriation tor army ana navy aviation mis year. Small Steamer Sinks in ...... Western Mexico Port San Francisco, May 1. The small steamer San Mateo, en route San Jose, Guatemala, to San Francisco, sank in the harbor at Salina Cruz, Mex., today after having been pulled from th hreakwater. where she had crnnf norniind. according to its agents here. The message gave no word ot tne captain ana nis crew oi 21, but it is believed they were saved. SGRAY BOOK OF MARKET PRICES I SINTERESTING Prices Paid In Omaha in Early '90's Shows H. C. of L. ' Has Not Always Been - ith Us. A retrospect of an old scrap book of a local commission firm containing clippings of live stock prices and other things relative to the South Omaha live stock market in the early 90's and a comparison with present cinditions, reveals some interesting facts and figures. For instance, February 10, 1896, the bulk of corn fed cattle sold for from $3.60 to $3.75 a hundred pounds, with a top price of $4. There was no snow or rain and no cold weather or ice up to that time. Corn is quoted at selling for 14 and 15 cents, with a national record of the largest yield ever had in the United States. Following Are Records. March 24. 1896. "No rain or wind up to the 17th, when a heavy damp snow fell all over the state and in some counties two feet. Snowed here again March 22, seven inches and was quite general. No change in cattle. Bulk of hogs, $3.65; corn, 15 cents; fed western sheep, $3.35." May 6. "Friday a drove of 280 pound, finished fat hogs sold at $3.11, the low price of the season and for 10 years considering the Juality. Fat, finished corn-fed cattle, 3.85; bulk, $3.$0 to $3.65. Rains most of the time and vegetation about 30 days ahead of ordinary." A reference to May 22, 1891, men tions that cattle for canning sold for $1.75 a hundred, which compared with a quotation of $3 and $3.60 a hundred a few weeks ano. shows a big dicerence. Incidentally an advertisement in an issue of May 20, of a grocery store offers among other staple groceries, sugar at 22 pounds for $1, with other groceries as compar atively low. Nine bars of laundry soap could be bought for 25 cents, creamery butter was 30 cents a pound and eggs 20 a dozen. CofffTee was 20 cents a pound, raisins five cents a pound, large loaves of bread five cents. Severe Fighting at Chita Vladivostok," May 1. Severe fighting is in progress at Chita, transbaikalia, between the forces of General Voitzekoffsky, the sole remnant of Admiral Kolchak's army in transbaikalia, and the opposing bolshevik faction, according to re ports from a Russian source. The Japanese are declared to be support ing Oeneral Voitzekoffsky. Expect Big Pilgrimage of j French Patriots to Rome Rome, May ).Th& greatest as semblage and pilgrimage of French patriot in the -history of RomeKi expected next month .when Joan--" Arc is canonized as " j saint by the pope. So many, thousands of French people had planned to attend the ceremony that the Italian gc-Ycrn-ment pleaded 'with Paris to restrict the number, as all accommodation has long been exhausted by the pil grims. Even an old college was hurriedly Dressed into hotel service by the pope, but this was only a drop in the bucket. J Pet Cat Causes Infant's Death;. Sucked its Breatn Osborne, Kan., May 1. A pet cat was blamed here the other day for the death of little Darrel Waugh, two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Waugh. When the mother stepped into the room where the child lay sleeping the cat jumped from the baby's crib. Upon taking the tot into her arms, the mother discovered that he was dead. It is believed the cat sucked the infant's breath. Nebraska Postmasters. Wahlnrton. May 1. (Soeclat Telerram) Edward L. Spats la appointed poatmai ter. Brun, Butler county, vice F. C. Fila, resigned; Ashby, Grant county, Elisabeth Calking, vice John Hubbard reirtfned; Meadow, Sarpy county, John C. Henry, vice Joseph I Woolen, resigned. Grand Island. Neb., May 1. Thomas Morris, aged 126 years, died this morning at the home of Charles Mitten, ranchman, eight miles north east of Ansley, Neb: He was born in Berren, North Wales, January 15, 1794. The aged man never married and followed the profession of a cobbler for 100 years. He came to this country in 1871, locating at Streator, 111., and moved to Custer county, Nebraska, in 1886. The Whole Family Loves Music They not only love it they demand it. A great man once said: "There are four essentials food, clothing, shelter and music." As everyone needs music, have it in the home for your family. You can easily own a piano or player piano on "'The Oakford Plan." . Ask us about it today. We sell the best, i. e. : Kurtzmann Weber Steck Haddorff Clarendon Cable and the famous Steinway Upright and Grand Duo Arts On Price to Everybody Commlielona to . Nobody. (ftAKFORD 3 MOsric Co. 1807 Farnam Street SONORA and VOCALION Phonofrapha A Bad Heart May Be Caused By Bad Teeth This condition has been corrected by removing the badly broken-down, ab scessed teeth and inserting substitutes. You people with bad health should look to the condition of your teeth. Come in and have us put your teeth in perfect condition. We guarantee the sat isfactory service of our dentistry. Our X-RAY locates the more obscure tooth troubles. Tien?. McKenney Dentists 1324 Farnam Street Corner 14th and Farnam Phone Douglas 2872 THOMPSQN -BELDJEN & CO. Attractive Fabrics at Low Prices Fine Silks andWoolens are Included $4 and $4.50 Printed Georgette, $3.50 a yard The most desirable designs for blouses and gowns, in a number of color combinations; 40 inches. wide; Monday only, $3.50 a yard. $3.50 Georgette Is Priced $2.89 a yard An unusually heavy quality, in a range of colors suited to combine with other fabrics; 40 inches wide. $3.50 Crepe de, Chine Monday. $2.95 a yard In flesh color and pink; it is ex cellent for lingerie; other colors suit able for dresses and blouses are also to be had in a very heavy 40-inch crepe de chine. Foulards. Monday for only $3. 1 5 a yard One of the best qualities, in most attractive patterns; 36 inches wide; an exceptional value for $3.15 a yard. 54-inch Polo Coatings for $5.49 Unquestionably the most fashion able spring coating, of a lovely depth and texture that requires no lining, and yet light enough to be desirable for Summer wear; to be had in rose, green and the natural tan, for only $5.49 a yard. : A Sale of Exceptional and Timely Interest. Fabric Section Main Floor A Host of Spring Costumes So clearly demonstrating the superior fashion service which is rendered by this store The best of the season's fash- ? ions and the newest of fabrics and colors combine to make these garments lovely, but their chief merit lies in the very evi dent distinction which so em phasizes a woman's charm. A 4 gown is becoming only when it subordinates itself to one's own person ality, if it obtrudes itself so that the gown is noted first, the designer is at fault. The desirable simplicity of Thompson Belden garments, in which the richness of the fabrics and the artistry of the trim mings is carefully fashioned, commends them to women who perceive the value of restraint in selecting apparel. Gowns Wraps Suits Blouses Sweaters and Separate Skirts Apparel Section Third Floor Children's Hose 75c Qualities, 50c Silk lisle and line- cotton hose' made with double knees, heels and toes. Fully ribbed styles in white, black and cordvan. Tomorrow 50c a Pair Main Floor Stylish Stout Corsets... Improve the appearance by im parting a more slender figure. There are special models for every type of figure. May Ve suggest that in the selection of a new Corset you try a stylish stout first. Reasonably Priced Second Floor For Summer Wash Frocks Organdies still remain favorites and the imported Frerfch organdies which we offer have a perma nent finish which no amount of laundering can harm.. And as for colors, there are three shades of blue, and pink, gray, yellow, smoke, helio trope, maize, orchid and Nile green to choose from. The prices are $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75 a yard. Second Floor In trimming department on the main floor you will find some ruffled flounc ings in many of these shades, which may help you in planning a frock North AiIe Main Floor Futurist Underwear for Particular Women Futurist is not to be con fused with ordinary ath letic underwear. It is an exquisitely made, soft, per fect fitting under the corset garment, fashioned of silken fabrics, sheer nainsooks, batiste and voiles. Futurist undergarments in complete assortments are shown in the underwear section on the second floor. Millinery Fashions for Late Spring and Early Summer Wear An authoritative forecast of the newest mil linery conceptions for late Spring, as well as innumerable hints of Summer. Delicate hair braid hats, Chantilly lace, maline, transparent effects, soft navy blue taffeta and lovely Geor gettes. Hats of Viscal cloth are a new vogue. Sport hats that combine Tagal straw and nar-. row ribbon are a departure that is very favor ably accepted. ' Styles and colors are so inclusive that a successful choice is easily possible. Priced $10 Upwards Millinery Section Fourth Floor A Legacy From the Empress Josephine And the most necessary of our many needfuls is the handkerchief.- Ladies of her court carried wee squares of delicate laces and fine spun linens modern day ladies still continue the necessary custom, and to serve them, France and Ireland, Porto Rico and Madeira, all the far off corners of the earth send their treasures that we may include plain or initialed. 'kerchiefs, queerly bordered squares, or filmy lace edged, ex quisitely e m b r o i d ered handkerchiefs in our in teresting collection of ac cessories. The every latest importa tion is a group of Armen ian lace edged kerchiefs that are quite the daintiest things we've seen. Priced from $1.50 to $2 each. Pure linen, plain hem stitched ones are to be had for 35c, 50c and on up to $1.25 each. An especially fine value is a pure linen cambric hand kerchief, a fine heavy quality with an eighth or a quarter-inch hem that is priced 50c each. North AUIe Main Floor Half Hoseor Boys and Girls The Hosiery Section is showing a most in teresting array of half and three-quarter hose, in all the new shades buttercup, reseda green, rose, orchid, pink, light blue, two-toned effects and white with colored tops; also sport socks for boys and girls, and silk socks in white, pink and light blue. Mothers and little folks will both enjoy seeing them Hosiery Main Floor A