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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1920)
1 ' THE 'BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, "MAY 6. 10. n i J : 1 'I H " RAILROADS ASK RATE INCREASE OF 28 PER CENT i Submit Statements Showing Boost Is Absolute Necessity ' to Meet the Present Oper ating Expenses. , Chirare Tribune-Omaha Rm Leaaed Wire. Washington, May 5 The railroads of the country submitted to the In terstate Commerce commission yes terday statements showing the amount of additional revenue need ed to meet increased operating costs and to adjust their income to the o per cent -income basis provided in the new transportation act. The requirements, they estimated, will me'an a 28 per cent increase in feight rates, yielding $1,017,000,000 a year. The carriers show that while the .basis of operating expenses diie to higher wages and increased prices of material and fuel has advanced about 100 per cent, their revenue basis has increased less than 40 per cent, and that it will require now to restore the relation between revenues and expenses, an increase of 20 per cent. Passenger Rates Exempt The railroads suggest to the com mission that the additional revenue be gained from freight traffic, leav ing passenger rates at the present level. To provide these increases to total revenues without disturb ing passenger ratas, the carriers es timate they will require an average increase in freight rates of about 28 per cent. Railroads in eastern territory es . timate the ne'ed of an increase in all revenues of 21.1 per cent or 30.4 per cent in freight rates. Southern railroads propose to advance freight rates by 30.9 per cent to provide 20.7 per cent larger revenues. The needed freight advance in the west is put at 23.9 per cent to increase all revenues by 17 per cent. The carriers show that their net income in 1916 was $1,056,000,000, and that in 1919 it fell to $510,000,000, notwithstanding an increased "invest ment in these three years of mors than $2,000,000,000. But, the carriers point out, if the present level of costs has been in operation through out 1919 the year's net would have been only $220,000,000, or a litt!c more than 1 per cent on their prop erty investment of $20,616,000,000. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio, chairman of the railroad executives' rite committee for the eastern territory, presented to the commission a statement of the situation of the eastern roads, in which he estimated they need $544. 000,000 additional .revenues to re rtore the relation of revenues to ex penses, and to adjust ther income to 6 per cent. Provides 6 Per Cent Return. The transportation act provides for a return of 54 to 6 per cent on the value of the railroads. Mr. Wil lard states that the property invest ment of the eastern carriers is $9, 368,698,000, on which 6 per cent tober 31, 1919, with adjustments to present costs, show a net income of only $18,003,000, leaving a deficit of $544,113000 to be made up. This amount equals 30.43 per cent on the freight revenues. the earnings of the year ending Oc would amouiit to $562,121,000. But "The estimated aggregate annual net railway operating income," says Mr. Willard, "is related to the ag gregate property investment account in the belief that as an aggregate amount this account is not exces sive, but more probably the mini mum, as representing true value, and further because it is the only esti mate of aggregate value practically available at this time, just as it was the only estimate of value available to congress when it prescribed the percent, ge on aggregate value that should be taken as a fair return f r the two years beginning March 1, - 1920. The ' commission will, of course, make use of any other data it may find available." Kentucky Democrats Elect Women Delegates Louisville, Ky., May 5. Eight delegates, including three women, to the democratic national conven tion, ech with a half vote, were ' elected by the democratic state con vention. Johnson N. Camden of Versailles was elected national com mitteeman from Kentucky, succeed ing Gen. W. B. Haldeman, resigned. Alcohol and Carbolic Acid Cocktail Gets Goat of Chicago Judge Cblcac Trlbunc-Omah Be Leaeed Wire. Chicago, May 5. -Justice Boyer and court attendants in Evanston leaned ' ack in their chairs and looked at Thomas Russell in awe, mixed with considerable admiration. He had been brought in on a charg: of intoxication and it was such a complete, thorough and satisfactory souse that the court desired to know more about it. "What did you have to drink that produced this remarkable effect?" he asked Russell. "Half a quart of alcohol, mixed with carbolic acid." "Mixed with wh-a-h-t," gasped the court. "Carbolic acid," was the calm re ply. , "They say a quart will kill a man, but a half-quart only made me feel good. It is fine stuff, your honor." "? The c urt was minded to give the defendant the Memphis test to sc if his ' eath would burn a hale through cloth or paper, but decide! to plaster him with a fine of $25 and costs and study his case further. Delay of High Court Holding Back Work of Federal Farm Banks Washington, May 5. Federal farm loan officials in conference here have found no way to avoid a sum mer of inactivity in loaning opera tions. The sessions, which were practically concluded Tuesday night, brought convincing-evidence, mem bers saiJ, that-no further new busi ness cot Id be handled until the su preme court had passed cm the validity of the farm loan act. Despite the fact that the 12 land banks have borrjwed approximately $16,000,000 -from private banks to loan, mre than $70,000,000 ;.i appli cations for loans have accur ulatd. In going into the open market (or funds the banks are losing one-half of 1 per cent interest, the govern ment rate being S'j per cent and the private rate 6 per cent. ' To offset this loss, however, the net income of the 12 banks have averaged $240,000 monthly since the first of the year. More Bakers Join Strike. Vancouver, B. C. May 5. Union bakers of Victoria have walked out adding their number to bakers al ready on strike in Vancouver, Seat tle and Portland it was announced at the labor temple here. The pre diction was made that the entire coasts will be affected before the r.trike was over. LODGE IS NAMED TEMPORARY HEAD OF CONVENTION Massachusetts Senator Will Deliver Keynote Address at . Republican Meeting No Contest Anticipated. Washington, May 5. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts is to be temporary chairman of the republic an national convention at Chicago and will deliver the keynote speech, according to republican leaders in congress who have conferred re cently with Chairman Hays of the republican national committee. Republicans in congress are said to have been virtually unanimous in urging the selection of Senator Lodge by the committee on ar rangements which will meet at Chi cago May 10. Ko contest over the chairmanship is anticipated .al though some friends of Senator Hi ram Johnson have been urging sub stitution of Senator Borah of Idaho, and reports have reached here that former -Senator Beveridge of Indi ana also aspired to the chairman ship. Republican platform pronounce ments will be considered here May 23,' by the general platform commit tee appointed by Chairman Hays. Many questionnaires on paranjount issues have been tr"ed in by the platform committee, and others. At the conference here it is expected to outline some of the general prin ciples, at least, to be recommended . II women rould onl take . Nuxated Iron when ther X 1 I . . t I A . Ittf wcaa. rundown, iitcb 7. Antwhen the ara nale. Her " vouind baitird -there are thoa eandi who might readily build up their red corpuscles, become ro cheeked, strong and healthy ana be much more attractive in every wiy. When the iron goes from the blood ol women, the healthy glow e( youth leavea their skin and their Charm and vivacity depart A two weeks course oi Nuxated Iron works wonders in many cases. , Satisfaction guaranteed or jBoney reiunoeo. ni au yj V gooddruggita.. ."X Don't Wait Until You Have Foot Troubles ARCH PRESERVER SHOES Will Prevent Them However, if your feet now are troubling you, you can relieve them by wearing Arch Pre server Shoes. They give your foot arches the support they need; you do not have to wear heavy metal arch braces inside your shoes, nor have the soles built N up with wedges when wearing these shoes. Black and Brown Kid and White Cloth high ahoea, Black and Brown Kid Ozforda. High or low heals, round or pointed toe. Sizes 2 to 10 Widths AAAA to E Drexel Shoe Co. 1419 Farnam Street Mail Orders Solicited Parcel Post Paid COME IN AND SEE the sanitary, heel-prod; washable hardwood grain effect applied over old. dirty, softwood or previously painted FLOORS by the Chi-Namel Graining Process. DEMONSTRATION A factory expert will demonstrate these beautiful Chi-Namel hard wood grains, exquisite colors and brilliant finishes, over old scratched woodwork, doors and table tops as well ALL THIS WEEK Iir--- 1 Sl FREE cent I l' jgy, " 4 MHWdwtwe with pmtbastif2S tat I 1 FVrT K Brush it msrt at Fiir Diet U T rK2: 1VJL & sons co. AVI 1515 harney sx I I II I I ; Hardware and Kitchenware . I ( . - - - COUPON Fill out and bring to this. Ttore any day ! 1 0 1 vf 1 i 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 See The Rogers One-Pipe Furnace i i l i i i I iii:iy to the Chicago committee on resolu tions. Although May 23 also has been set aside for a meeting of the repub lican national committee at Chicago to take up the contests of delegates from a number of slates, Chairman Hays was urged while here this week to postpone the ' meeting. Prominent republicans said they felt confident the meeting would be put over until about June 1. In urging postponement, the republican lead ers told Mr. Hays that several sen ators on the national committee and others who desire to attend, prob ably would be held here during the week of May 23 by the peace resolu tion and important legislation . , Chicago Broker Held on Fraud Charge in New York New York, May 5. Theodore Frey of Chicago, a stock broker, was held on $5,000 bail to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of defrauding his clients. Assistant District Attorney Kilroe told the court that Frey is also wanted in Los Angeles and that the amount involved in the alleged frauds is apt proximately $100,000. Three com plainants have filed charges against the broker here. PLAN ON FOOT TO OUST PRESIDENT CARRANZA SOON Alfred Robles Dominguez Will Be Named Successor Un der Agreement Reached By Various Factions. Chicago Tribune-Omaha Be Laad Wire. Washington, May 5. President Carranza is to be ousted on May 15 and Alfredo Rubles Dpmingues will be chosen president pro tempore of Mexico under an agreement just reached by the various factions, ac cording to private advices received in Washington from authentic sources across the border. . No formal ultimatum has been served on Carranza, it is understood, but all of the various factional lead ers have decided to unite and bring sufficient pressure to bear upon Car ranza to force his abdication. These factions, if harmony prevails, will have abundant strength to depose Carranza, it is believed here. Car ranza, it is said, has already seen the handwriting 041 the wall and has prepared an avenue for hasty exit when the crash comes. The prospective overthrow of Car ranza will not be attended by the violence and bloodshed customary in Mexican 'changes of administration,- it is said, for the reason that Carranza's supporters are deserting him so rapidly that he will not be able to, make much resistance when the insurgent lines begin to tighten around him. Gen. Pabio Gonzales, regarded by Carranza as his staunchest supporter, has joined in the revolution, ac cording to advices through official channels. He was a few miles east of the Mexican capital Monday in command of two regiments of fed eral troops and had severed both railway lines extending to Vera Cruz. Poland and Ukrania Agree. Cppcnhagcn, May 5. A dispatch to the Berlingske Tidcndc from Koven, quotes the newspaper Sevodnia, as saying that Poland, in addition to its understanding with Ukrania, has arrived at a secret agreement with Finland. Oppose U. S. Operation Of Merchant Vessels Washington, May 5. Permanent government ownership and opera tion of American merchant vessels, "except as a last resort" was op posed in a report submitted to tha senate by the senate commerce coith mittec, which presented as a stibsti tute for the house bill, a measure, under which the vlist tonnage accu nuilatcd during the war is to be dis posed of by the shipping hoard. A A ... ... A A A A AAj TttTTttT fT T l V ASPIRIN Introduced by "Bayer" to Physicians in 1900 You want genuine Aspirin the Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. The name "Bayer" means the true, world famous Aspirin, proved safe by millions of people. ' Each unbroken package of "Bayer Tabletsof Aspirin" con tains proper directions for Colds, Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis and for Tain .generally. Always say "Bayer" when buy ing Aspirin. Then look for the safety "Bayer Cross" on the pack age and on tile tablets. Handy tin boxes of twelve tab lets cost "but a few cents. Drug gists also sell larger packages. T 1 Aigitio ii irs4c aitrk of Barer Minulictire Monoiceticacidcitct ol Slicrlicici4 i. I I Sale of Men's Clothing now in progress. wmm. a 1 aa fL.;. i 1 Annual may nnne aaie begins Monday, May 10. 'EVERYBODY STORE Yams f,Z New Sweater Continuing for Thursday Sale of Suits 4 yL Price Strictly tailored, semi-tailored, blouse and ripple effects and other wanted styles of the season are offered in this group of suits of Blouses to Embroider Men's Wear Serge Poiret Twill Fine Twills Tricotine Mannish Serge We carry a complete assortment of yarns for filet and knitted sweaters and scarfs. ' Free Instructions By competent teachers every y from 9 to 6 o'clock. Make Your Own Lamp Shade With the help of our competent instructor. We carry a complete line of lamp shade, silks, fringes, braids, and other trimmings. Voile blouses and smocks stamped for silk or yarn embroidery white, navy, brown and apricot, $2.75 to $4.50. Third Floor By far the most unusual values presented this season. Smart Pumps to Meet Every Need The New French Vamp $11.85 "Frenchy," the new pump designed exclusively for us, is very attractive in either satin, suede or dull mat kid. It has hand-turned soles and Louis heels, and is made with ttie new-short vamp that is so out of the ordinary. Special for Thursday, $11&5 Second Floor Three Hour Sale.J to 12 A.M. Children's Wash Dresses $2.00 There are clever little styles of pretty plaid and striped ging ham, collars and cuffs of contrasting colors, also plain colors of chambray and Peter Pan material; dresses suitable for school or play wear. Sizes range from 6 to 14. Junior Ppt. Second Floor -?- New Narrow - Belts For Suits and Coals An extensive showing in our Leather Goods Section of new belts in black, brown, tan, gray and white, also novelty color combinations; very reasonably priced, 35c to $1.50 each. Main Floor ThursdayA Sale of Over 1,000 House Dresses Splendidly made of fine quality Ginghams, Chambrays, mi Percales In Plaids, Stripes, Checks and Solid Colors Trimmed in contrasting colors ; sizes 14, 16, 18, 34 to 44. An opportunity to secure a beauti ful and practical house dress at an ex tremely low price. Priced, at $3.45 - $5.45 -- $7.45 Second Floor Thursday is the Last Day of Our Great Blouse Sale Our entire stock is greatly reduced and we have repriced the remaining stock for quick selling. For Thursday We Feature Two Great Groups $1.35 and $2.65 f Just the kind of blouses -every one needs several of and at much less than the price you expect to pay. There are voiles batiste, dimity organdie blouses, lored, others lace and embroidery trimmed. Second Floor Some are plain tai- Here You Will Find the Needed Lawn and Garden Tools Specially Priced Thursday Spading Fork Spading Fork; 4-tinc, malleable steel blades, D-handle, 89c. Spading Fork : 4-tine ; the best qual ity handle, bronze finish, $2.19. Floral Sets Floral Sets; bronze finish; 3-piece; sets consist of heavy steel spade, 6-tooth steel rake and solid shank steel hoe; the 3-piece set, $1.75. Garden Rakes - Garden Rakes; made of malleable iron; blue fin ish; straight teeth; 14 -prong, 55c. Lawn Rakes; made of heavy tinned wire; 24- tooth; long handle, 69c. Garden Hoes Garden Hoes; polished steel blades; blued finish; has long handle; assort ed sizes, 39c ' Downataira Stora 4 I Paints and Varnishes Patton's Sunproof Paints For inside or outside use, gal. $5.25 Princess Floor Paint Dries over night, quart can . . . . . .$1.10 Screen Paint Black, quart can 59c Floor Varnish Good, hard durable varnish, will not mar, dries over night, quart can $1.00 Sapolin White Enamel, pint can 55c Sapolin Gold Glaze, can , ...35c Kalkomo Sanitary Wall Finish, 5-lb. package 60c Johnson's Cleaner for Floors, Autos, etc., can 29c Johnson's Liquid Wax, pint bottle 69c Varnish Brush, black bristles, IVi-inch size 19c Varnish Brush, set in rubber, black bristles, 2-in. size 45c Waxing Brush and Wax Johnson's waxing brush and pint can Johnson's Wax, the outfit .' $2.39 Smoky City Wall Paper Cleaner, can 10c Pitcairn Colored Varnishes, pint can .- $1.00 Downataira Store - j . . - Here You Will Find the Needed Lawn arid Garden Tools Specially Priced Thursday ' Lawn Mowers ' Dundee Ball-Bcarinrr Lawn Mnw- crs; 9-inch wheel, 4 cutting blades, self sharpening 14-inch size $ 9.95 Ifi-inch rWo tin Kn Lawn Mowers; Fendcn lawn '$5 fflnil'Pl1 Vina 4ni-.-inV. wKoota Knll. bearing, fully guaranteed; 16-inch size, $17.95. Window Boxes Wood Window Boxes; made of heavy stock; . painted green 18-inch size .69c 30-inch size $1.19 24-inch size $1.00 48-inch size $1.49 Rubber Hose Molded Garden Hose; plain or corrugated; guaranteed; coupling furnished free; -ineh size; foot, 18c; H-inch size, foot 17c. Ruhher Hose; 4-ply, -inch; guaranteed; 50-foot lengths, com plete with coupling, $6.50. Dovmataira Stora .irrwifcyl'.'kat....-' .,.. - A .,-