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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1920)
, I i fl' ! 1 1 f r P, p i r Tumulty Denies j'Suggeslioiis on Coal Shipments Secretary to President Says Any Recommendations Made 'In Fuel Crisis Came From Governors. ' Washington. Nov. 5. Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to President Wil son, issued a formal statement deny ing that lie had at any time wiade aiy suggestions to members of the Interstate Commerce commission $ reference to shipmeuts of coal during the fuel crisis last summer. .Franklin T. Miller, adviser to the senate reconstruction committee, Was reported to have, '.old that com mittee yesterday in New York that Mr. Tumulty had been the chief di rector of operations during the worst days of the coal crisis. Mr. Miller was quoted as having testified that Mr. Tumulty had held daily confer i jices with officials of the National (Joal association and the railroads apd that decisions as to diversion of cbal were made at those conferences. '"There was no policy at any time 5fl the matter of priority shipments of, coal," said Mr. Tumulty's state ment. "I acted upon the representa tions made to the president, which came from" republican governors from all parts of the-country. Mr. Alvord, acting for Judge Payne, di rector general of railroads, advised the president with reference to handling of this difficult situation. Ijsiinply acted to bring the informa tion which reached the White House to the attention of Mr. Alvord. without specific recommendation of any kind to him or to the Interstate Commerce commission. I neveT at any time, conferred with or made suggestions to the members of the Interstate Commerce commission with reference to shipments of coal." V , ., . i i U Legislative Job Seekers. Lincoln, Nov. 5. t(Special.) V. R;?Mellor of Linroln, former secre , tarv of the state board of agricul ture, ntany be a candidate for speak er of the house, according to rumor here. Will Hitchcock, chief clerk of the last session, will be candidate for that position again, X it ); The Drexel Kid says "Beat Steel Shod Shoes, why you csn't even tie 'em. Dad says they're the best kids' ghoes made.' " , '- ! DREXEL' S Boys' Shoes h If your boy isn't wear- t ing Steel Shod Shoes, V- we both ' lose. Thirty si years of selling STEEL SHOD SHOES " has proven to us that one pair of these shoes will outwear two pairs of ordinary boys' shoes, a' Let us prove it to you. 1 BOYS' SIZES i i i to 5y2 $4.50 t LITTLE MEN'S . io to i3y2 $4.00 DREXEL SHOE CO. W 1419 Farnam St. Gompers Condemns Tendency to Replace Men Wfth Machinery New York, Nov. S. One of the roilems ta-mg' American iuuu.mij is the checking of the tendency to have the machine replace the man, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, de clared in an address before the Ameiican Society of Mechanical en gineers. The process already has been carried too far, Mr. Gompers said, for in many places the man has become a human tonnec'tirg link in the machine and mastered by it, in stead of controlling the machine it self. "The result " he said, ,-is that to day man's work tends to become mere toil, so it seems to me that the task that lies before us is to develop a definite kind of working environ ment which will be attractive and Thelrail Horde . B CHARLES ALDEN SELTZER AJh 'Tkt Ranchman: 'Finland TrmU mm. TKt V entrance oj jcj,- . -. - HERE'S a Western story that will lift you right out of your chair a story that "pacs a punch" in every chapter. Nane Lawier couldn't get,cars to ship his cattle East so he drove his herd 500 miles to an other station. Whertfiegotback he found that his enemies had got busy. You'll say he's "there" with a gun and with a girl. If you want action for your money here it is! At All BoakHtrn A-CMcdurffcC. Publishers CHICAGO which will inspire rather than re pulse the workmen. The work itself mu.'.t become a central concern. This cannot be brought about unless the man finds the opportunity for self expression in the day's work and a chance to exercise his creative im pulses." I. 6. C. Refuses to Grant - Kansas Hearing ou Rate Washington, Nov. 5. The petition of the Kansas court of industrial re lations for a hearing on the advanced intnitii. mffc frranrrri railroads in .western territoiy was denied today Uy ine nuxraiaic vwnum.. mission. The' court contended that the roads in western territory would earn approximately $192,000,000 in excess of 6 per cent cn the value of the railway properties in that ter ritory under the new rates. The commission's announcement gave no reasons for denying the pe tition. . Bee want ads are best business getters. Member of Auto Stealing Gang In State Prison Still on Morrill County Farms Leads to-Breaking Up of Gang of -Daring -x Thieves. Lincoln, Nov. 5. (Special.) John Bartling, automobile thief from the northwestern part of the state, where he carried on a systematic business in stealing and disposing of stolen cars, is. in the Nebraska penitentiary for a term of two years,' having been brought to the institution by Sheriff McDanicls of Sidney. Bartling served in the reform school when a bey and is now the father of five children. His wife died two years ago. Thirteen cars were found after his forest in the neighborhood of his plag that Had becirdisposod of after bemg stolen. Bartling was connected with a gang of which a man by the name of "Happy" Pruitt appeared to be the head. Pruitt set up a still on the Bartling farm. in Morrill coun ty, promising the' latter if caughe he assume all, the responsibility. They manufactured and sold whisky at from $30 to $45 a gallon, but Bart ling says that h: didn't dare drink any of it for fear it ould kill him. Connected with the gang were two others, a woman known as "Helep" and a man by tVe name of "Slim." The latter was killed in an auto mobile' accident some time ago. Invented in Europe, an arc lamp for projecting apparatus has a hori zontal carbon rod for one electrode while the other is a water-cooled copper ring surrunding the tip of the carbon. Distinctively New Winter Apparel -That You Want Saturday At the Price You Want to Pay 100 High Grade Women's Coats and . Wraps Many Fur Collared $25- The opportunity" of the season to save on smartly belted semi-fitting wraps and dolman styled coats. ' " - ' " Every' model is as fine in tailoring, quality, workman ship, finishingas it is possible to be. The wide range and variety of coat colors, coat styles, coat materials, are what make this event above tho or dinary in value giving.' 1 Women's Sizes are 34 to 46, "Misses Sizes are 16 to 34 Coat Shop- -Third Flftor 75 Silk and Wool Dresses Have Ben Priced to $85.50 1 Saturday Only $29.75 This will prove to be the Biggest Dresl Sale offered thWseason when you take into consideration the high type of smart models offered. Fashioned from tricolette, Georgette, satin, velours, along the latest, newest lines, In the season's famous "blues, navy, browns, greens. . , ' Many display the latest trim of bright hued duvetyne; others elaborately embroidered in colors, or self braided with heavy beading in decorating on still others. -Sizes 16 to 44- Owin? io the remarkable reductions om these dresses ws must insist that there, be ' I ' No Returns No Exchanges No- Lay 'Away s Every Sale Must Be Final Dress Shop- -Third Floor Our Entire Stock of Distinctiv&and Exclusive Women s Tailored Suits I i , Saturday At 33H Reduction ; Tailored, Semi-Tailored, Costume. Tailleurs A revelation of what can be done in lowering prices every suit is a Specialty, Suit in style, ms terial, tailoring fineness of detail work. You are afforded a selection jjt models that are exclusive; some fashioned with high waist line; some cut'flaring; others show straight line effect; high collars, fancy belts, low waist line, new sleeves. - ' You have embroidered models, fur trimmed models, braided models for choice, and to all the other good features of these suits Is added that of rich colors and exquisite fabrics. Sizes 16 to 2034 to 46 " 1 Suit Shop- Regularly Priced $50 to $125 -Third Floor. Satifrdau Sale of Human Hair Switches With the festivities of a Winter Season invitingly ahead and the new vogue In hair dressing, the advantages of this saje is imme diately apparent. UO.md $22.50 first quality 24-inch human hair switches, $15 and $15. $15 First quality 22-inch human hair switches, $12.00. $12 First quality 20-inch hu man hair swiltches, $9 $10. 5 Switches for $3.00. $10 Switches for $7.50. $3.00 Switches for $1.50 Hair Transi tions, $12-$13 $10 and $12 Tuft Pompadours of first quality human hair $6.00. 8auty Shop- Expert Operative Attendants i ' Second Floor 1 00 Hats Saturday $7.95 i Previously to $22.50 TCiTai-v h.t In thA latoaf' fafihinn ' Every hat developed from finesf" rualerinls. Every hat of the highest standard hand workmanship, thus giv to each hat an individuality of style, the greatest value of all. ing Millinery Shop- -Second Floor Formerly Benson. cvThorne TSt(TcpfSpm(MiQps fffiBBBBHH MOJ otfiittiih S. E. COR. 16th & JACKSON STS. Balduff's Sj -w Balduff's Chocolates, 39c box Your Unrestricted Choice J':, 'l - of Any - ' aist W at ."This ONE day sale enkbles you to get TWO Blouses at the price you would ordinarily pay for one. All are high grade, decidedly, charming waists in Rus sian; Over-blouse, Regulation and Tie-on models, exquisitely embroidered or, demurely tailored with new necklines, different sleeves, etc. Striped Crepe de Chine--Satin Georgette Taffeta and Tricotine in Beauti ful Suits and Costume Shades Combined With Other Smart Tones. I Marked Savings on Coats Aa to variety, there is an ade quate originality to satisfy the mostardent admirers of styles smartly "new." ,A11 the wanted winter fabrics are represented in coats, priced as low as $19.50 New Suits Saturday finds us with new ar rivals in fur trimmed and plain tailored suits in a wide diversity of 'becomng models jeach one an exceptional value. Prices start at $27.50 - r I A Sale of Dresses The values in this sale are the result- of a special purchase. You will find distinctly different frocks in the most wanted mater ials at considerable saving over regular prices, starting at $16.75 , Millinery Event Engaging new creations in Duvetyne, Hatter's Plush, Feather and .Velvet combinations are offered Saturday at the spe cial price of $5.00 J ; n, Make Make Your Own Terms ' Saturday, You Can Practically S a v e V2 On Blankets nd Comforts Demonstration And Sale "Kroehler" " , - -. Bed Davenports Pretty Plaid Blankets in 68x78-inch sizes, sale price, $2.49 Warm, plain, white blankets in 68x78- inch size, only $3.45 r Serviceable p t a i d blankets in 68x80 inch sizes, only " $3.95 Beautiful Plaid blan kets in 66x78-inch sizes, only $4.95 Wool Nap plaid blan kets in 66x80-inch , ?izes, only $5.95 Wool Nap blankets in plaids and white, 66x 80-inch size, $7.95 Large Wool blankets in plain shade, 68x80 inch sizes, $8.75 White Wool blankets in big, 70x80-ipch sizes, at " $10.95 Fine plaid blankets in 66x80-inch size, spe cial at Comforters, 72x78 inch size ifour at tractive colon, $3.49 Comforter., 72x84 inch size with a good grade covering at $4.29 Comforter in six very desirable plain shades, 72x84 size, $5.49 Comforten. 72x84 in. size with,, border in various colors, $12.50 $6:45 Hand.ome plaid blan kets in 66x80-incli sizes, only Comforter., 72x84 in. plain wool, in three good shades at $13.45 .i $7.95 Picture in ypur mind a handsome Davenport in your Living Room a Davenport so comfortably upholstered and so artis tically designed that it does not hov by its out ward appearance it is a bed. v Then picture this same Kroehler turned into a full size bed. A DavenporJby Day A Bed at Night This "double service" 'feature of the Kroehler will be demonstrated Sat urday and all next week by a woman representa tive. It means an extra bedroom with NO in crease in rent. It means as good a Bed as money can buy a Davenport as fine as one could wish for. Sold on easy terms. Davenport Given Away A beautiful Kroehler Bed Davenport will be given away at this Demonstration. Come -j to store-lor particulara., ,k -
