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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 2, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 2, 1921. Wise Men From c in Light Rate Quiz Mayor Atlvises Expert fur City To Temper Questions With Mercy in Examining Com pany Spokesman. If you expect mercy, you must : low mercy to others. That was a paraphrased version ot an old saymir, uttered yesterday afternoon by Mayor Ed 1'. Smith during t lie electric light and power rate lieannir bclore the city council The occasion for this observation by the chief rxtcutive of the city arose when V. ' J. Henderson of New York and Alton D. Adams of Boston, opposing experts, became involved in a disputation of opinions and theories ot accounting. "I think it is uniair for Mr. Adams ic examine me on a Matcmcnt which I did not prepare, said Mr. Hender son. "It was not a question; it was compilation of figures containing ii lot of theories." Advised to Show Mercy. Whereupon the mayor adjured Mr. Admins to temper his questions with mercy, adding that Hender son would later have an opportunity to cross-examine Adams and that if the latter cxpcci:d mercy from Hen derson, he should show mercy. "I am surprised that the two wise ;r.en from 'the east should quarrel among themselves," observed Com missioner Butler. "I think they might take an exam ple of brotherly love from the west, ' added the mayor, in a conciliatory tone. "In view of tho attitude of the wit ness," resumed Mr. Adams. "'o criticism on the witness," in terposed the mayor. Inquired Into Sale. Mr. Adams then proceeded to ex amine Mr. Henderson on the lat ttr's plant cost tabulations. Then the hearing settled down to the dull monotony of delving into the fastnesses of mathematical com pilations. The mayor inquired into the circumstances of the reorganiza tion or sale of the local electric light and power plant in 1903 and again during 1V16-1917. "Was the transfer in 1903 a bona fida sale, or was it merely the trans fer of property from one set of stockholders to another set?" asked a..j,.;..j..Jm5.....j..j.,.jmj.4..j..;..j..j.4 Get Acquainted H ERE'S Jar. in I Full nam Is Joseph Tliexton 4. ArnttitronK, but In truth, fellow anil mellow cltlieui, occualons for ukv i. of f u 1 1 mimes are much con stricted (hoe vacu ous Vol ateadlto il a y t. So we'te "cut the copy" on Jo't no- .j. menclature v down to 'jj, w h a f I a, i. ... .... .. n e w tpuper copy dealt an "the bone." Joe write feature tale and mull for The. Ree. .Alone with other activities, he ram bles about downtown hotels and other likely places in search ot the wily "ejctuslve story." (jet's 'em. too, his dally record shows. In technical parlance Joe is a "general assignment man." That term covers a lot of territory. So does Joe. He's a critical sort. Probably will find all torts of flaws In this little "writeop." Didn't dare let him see It before it (ot Into print. the mayor, referring to the sale from the Thompson-Houston com pany to the Omaha Elcctrict Light and Tower company. "The best information I have," replied Mr. Henderson, "is that the old bonds were paid off and that there was an actual sale of $1,350, 000 of bonds in the new corporation. My conception of it is that it was a new company." Exchange of Opinions. "On what theory do you contend that the new company was entitled to capitalize the early losses or sacrifices?" was the next question by the mayor. The mayor's question precipitated a general exchange of opinions ot tho validity of early losses, accrued depreciation and going value. Corporation Counsel W. C. Lam bert also asked Mr. Henderson for his opinion as to whether a new com pany should be entitled to any con- sineraiiou ior cany losses, wncrc upon J. A. C. Kennedy, attorney for the Nebraska Power company, re plied: . . "There are various methods of de termining the going value, one of which is to add to the bare bone costs of the plant the value of busi ness attached. Every court recog nizes going value, but there are va rious methods of determining it. We have given vou the reproduc tion cost new of this plant and also the original cost. We are holding back. No court recognizes early losses as a property value, but it will recognize them in determining going value. Value to Kate Base. "If a new company paid only cost would it be entitled to a return on an additional amount tor early losses?" asked the mayor. Attorney Kennedy replied: "The United States supreme court has held that the rate base should be the value at the time the rate is fixed. If the company has been improvi dent the rates payers should not be punished and if the property is worth more than when constructed, the company is entitled to the appreciation." Mr, Kennedy cited as a case m point the sale ot Mayor smith s home a year ago at twice what the mayor paid for the property. skmg for his definition of going value, Mr. Kennedy said. "The go ing value represents the cost of at taching the business to the bare bones structure of the plant." One of the features of the hearing yesterday morning was a discussion on the "pain, tears and blood" suf fered by investors who risk their money, credit and efforts during the early years of a public utility or similar business. Rails to Link Yankton With Fordyce, Neb. Construction of 12 miles of rail road from Yankton, S. D to For dyce, Neb., wilt be part of the build ing program of the Yankton bridge over the Missouri river, according to action taken at a meeting of the board of directors of the Meridian Highway Bridge company in Yank ton yesterday. With the completion of the bridge and railroad connection, Omaha will be in direct communica tion with the trade territory of the southeast section of South Dakota. The saving in distance between YanktSn and Omaha will be 50 miles, and the Yankton bridge will be the only permanent crossing of the Missouri river between Sioux City, la., and Chamberlain, S. D.. a distance of more than 200 miles,. Rome Miller Makes Big Hit A6 Attorney in Polcie Court Attorney Rome Miller. Hows that? Miller appeared in Central police court yesterday to defend Red rick Raglen, negro chauffeur, who was driving the hotel bus when it crashed into a police car at fifteenth and ackson street Monday night. Raglen, who was arrested for reck less driving Mas discharged after Miller contended that all laws arc based on common sense and that the accident was unavoidable. Miller promised to pay for the damages to the police car. He was also congratulated for his ability s.i a jurist by Judge Dunn and City Prosecutor Tom Murray. A seed culture union has been formed in Norway which plants to produce all the seeds needed in that country at home. Plea lor Loyalty Made bv Webster Radicals' Menace Republic, Says Speaker at , Ameri canization Dinner. 'Onward Omaha' Slogan jj To Be Registered by Urkf City News AOYKKTISKMr.NT ADVKRTISKMKVT Red Pepper Stops Rheumatic Pains Rub It on Sore, Stiff Joint and Muscles, and Rheumatism, Lumbago and Pain Vanish Try It and Seel Red Pepper Rub takes the "ouch" from sore, stiff, aching, joints. It cannot hurt you, and it certainly ends hat old rheumatism torture at once. When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try "Red Pepper Rub, and you will have the quickest relief known. Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating-heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you will feel the tingling beat. In three minutes it warms the sore spot through and through. Pain and soreness are gone. Ask any druggist, for a jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. It costs but little. Somerset Coal Highest Grade Bituminous Free Burning Big Hard Lumps No Slack Updike Lumber & Coal Co. General Office, 45th and Dodge Streets Phone Walnut 0300 A new birth of patriotism fur every person in the United States, foreign or American born, was urged yesterday by John Lee Web ster, speaker at the Americanization dinner in the Chamber of Commerce. More than .350 attended the dinner. The meeting was the first of a scries to be held in connection pith Nebraska's Good Citizenship week, being observed all this week in the Chamber of Commerce and com mercial clubs of alL the cities and towns of the state. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Americanizaiton com mittee of the chamber, of which Dr. E. C. Henry is chairman. J. G. Masters, principal of Cen tral High school, presided, ing. "Radicals and other groups arc trying to wreck this government and establish a democracy in place oithe government which is based on re publican principles laid down by Alexander Hamilton, George Wash ington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and our other great Americans," Mr. Web ster declared. Wauneta Flo.ur Mill Burns, Causing Loss of $30,000 Wauneta, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) The Wauneta flour mill burned to the cround, entailing a loss of about $50,000. The structure and equipment were insured to the amount of $40,000. Plans arc being made to build a new mill. Vcriiilt llrvoktnl City council ro ot I ( " vuked tho hi t triuk permit granted uiamDer or commerce i Axp Lumpen y?. ;M'H to I 'oil 1:1 ml, Oiv. Mif. Application in Washington, D. C. to register the "Onward Omaha" logau to limit its uses to "any good purposes in the interest of Omaha and its development," was made by the Chamber of Commerce executive committee yesterday. The executive committee went on record as favoring an amendment to house roll No. 2ii, which will per mit the continuance of the sub treasury on the South Side. The house roll provides for appealing the old South Omaha charter. The executive committee endorsed the national corn meal week, which is to be observed the first week in April, at its meeting yesterday. Bankruptcy Petition Against Local Firm Involuntary bankruptcy proceed ings against the Cathedral Phono graph company of Omaha were filed in federal court yesterday. Liabilities exceed $250,000, the pe tition states. Assets do not exceed $150,000, it is stated. Complainants are the Universal Stamping and Manufacturing com pany, Warren Veneer and Panel company, Mohawk Yeuccr company and the Alemite Die and Casting company, all Chicago firms. Merton L. Corey is head of the concern. The petitioners have re quested the appointment of Axel Ak crs and Harry Hildrcth, jr., as re ceivers. Local offices of the Cathedral Phonograph company have been moved from 1315 Farnam street to the Corev & McKenzie Printing company. John McSorl.-y lias sone to l'orilnnd Ore., to Join her hatband, who Is in the lumber buslines. Third Mildest Month Febru.'iry, .1921, bits been tin- third mildest month in 41 ycnr'. Recording to M. V. Bobbins, weather man. i.iiiblc- to Hnc-H More thiiu U',000 Omahans tire liable to linen for not obtaining their wheel tax, City Clerk 1. W. Hunter announced yesterday. AVrlst Wutcli Stolen Mrs. R. A. Filter, 2711 Dewey Avenue, wan re lieved of. her wrist watch while on u Harney street ear by a clever pick pocket, according to police. New Sunday School A Sunday school has bean organized nt .Nash ville, the new t-vn live milea north of IClorcnce. Tho first services were held Sunday In the town hall. Itoturv Head To llo Hore KM ok KiirHinnr lntorr.ntinnnr nresblonl of I Hotary, will be sriiest of honor nt a, Hotary club dinner In the Uni versity club Wednesday evening. V.wn X'P To enuul their property division Mrs. Kthe Schwartz was ordered to pay .Samuel Suhwurts, her husband. $37.50, in a decree of divorce uranted him In district court yesterday on rrouuds of cruelty. KiiX'tiiro Flying C'iivuH Ruth Law's flying circus will appear in Omaha during Ak-Sar-Ben week. September 13-18. MLss I.aw ln RDeeted Ak-Sar-Hen Held yesterday. and declared it one of the finest in ! Always Say tiie country. Mrs. Newell Weed Mrs. Mary Newell, found guilty three weeks hro of murdering Jess C. Sillik, was freed yesterday when a professional bonds man furnished $5,000 bond, fixed by District 'Judge Sears. She has ap pealed her ease to the supremo court. Kenlty Vnlucs Hiking The prop erty at the southeast corner of Seventeenth and Howard streets was purchased yesterday by the L, V. Nicholas Oil company for $50,000. Immediately following- tho purchase an Omaha real rMMe firm nskod a 30-day option 'r the purchase of the property at $"oietiO. Dance Hall Hoiirlng HeariiiR on the application if the Columbia cabaret. Twenty-fourth and Lake streets, for a lanep prrmlt was set for next Tuesday by Uio city council yesterday. Ad Mniiuxors ' DoInUc Itichard A. Carrinaton, l.eo Wilson and Merle Taylor, advertising managers for the lire, World-Herald and Dally 'News, respectively, pointed out the merlin of their newspapers In a humorous debute nt the luncheon of the Lions club at tho Hotel Home yesterday. CiiIIm HiibNy t riM-l Joseph .1. Horward, manager for Nebraska and Towa of the Holt Insurance com pany, was sued for divorce in dis trict court yesterday. His wife. Minnie, charges him with cruelty and declares Ins Income is $tMM) a month. At the first chill! Take Genuine Aspirin marked with the "Bayer Cross" to break up your Cold and relieve the Headache, Fever, Stuffiness. Warning! To get Genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over 19 years, you must ask for "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin," and look for the name "Bayer" on the package and on each tablet. Always say "Bayer." ( Each "Bayer package" contains safe and proper directions for the relief of Colds also for Headache, Neuralgia, Toothache, Earache, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuritis and for Pain generally. BayerTabletsAspirin Boxes of 12 Botilei of 24 Bottle of 100 Alio Capiulti AiryuggUli Aiplrln U tho trade mark of Daytr Manufacture of MonoacetlcacldMtr of BallcrMcaol4 Utter helplessness, abject despair what a wretched picture the word does bring to mind! Yet how powerful the sermon it preaches; would that all non-savers might hear and heed. The Omaha National Bank Farnam at Seventeenth SILKS are more beautiful than ever this season Special Displays are being shown during National Silk. Week, February 28 to March 5. Garments made of silk give the wearer a distinctive kind of comfort. It is a fabric that accentuates the style lines or the special design of the dress or other outer garments. Besides the brilliant colors and the handsome designs and patterns there is a certain something about the filmy nature of silken textures that emphasizes the individuality of the wearer. The array of silks on display here is more beautiful than ever and it is well worth your time to come and see them whether you are ready to buy or not. 1 Wednesday We Feature Silk Poplin $1.29 yd. Silk poplin in full line of colors, including black. 36 inches wide. Charmeuse $3.95 yd. 40-inch charmeuse in a very nice, soft quality for gowns An shades of brown, navy and black.' Chiffon Taffeta, $2.50 yd. . Chiffon taffeta very much in vojrue for spring frocks, in full line of shades, including navy blue, brown and zino gray, 36 inches wide.- Voile Dress Patterns The Clothes Problem Solved for Home Dressmakers We have arranged, for those who care to make their own garments, special displays of . the newest and most popular pf the season's materials and all the little needed things that simply must be right or they will spoil the beauty of the garments. Expert Will Explain the Proper Use of Patterns Mrs. C. Milnes of New York will be in our pattern section for a few days, beginning Wednesday. Mrs. Milnes is a representative of the Pictorial Patterns and while here will explain their proper use TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE, 1 . A Sale of New and Rebuilt Sewing Machines This sale is arranged in the interest of women who appreciate the convenience and economy of owning a reliable sewing machine. It comes at an opportune time for the Spring and Summer sewing and affords the home seamstress an opportunity to save on a necessary article. 1 NOTIONS that every seam stress must have This is but a reminder of the many needed notions you will have to have in your workbasket before starting your sewing. We have complete assortments priced at the new low prices in effect this season. Skirt belting, button, needles, pins, hooks and eyes, hook and eye tape, snaps, weighted tape, feath erbone, dress shields, tape measures, tailors chalk, thread, binding tape, trim mings, elastic, and many other things. M.in Floor. V At $3.59 6 yards of pretty figured voile, all on dark grounds, and this season patterns, $3.59. At $4.69 At $5.89 A dress pattern of pretty figured voile, in a large assortment of style and colorings, 6 yards in a pattern, $4.69. . Normandy voije dress pattern, in light and dark color, in smart figures, also polka dots. 6 yards in a pattern, $5.89. Main Floor A Bit of Ribbon is the finishing touch to many garments, whether it is a dainty piece of lingerie or the silk frock. The grosgrain ribbon with a picot edge makes an attractive little sash for many of the dresses. Home sewers will be interested in knowing that we cprry a large assortment of new shades in aille ribbon for millinery pur poses. Main Floor BRAID Gives an Individual Touch There are wide braids and nar row braids, it makes no differ ence just so there are braids. Some are in fancy designs others give the' costume a distinctly tailored effect. Choose from Soutache, Military, Pig Tail and Lustial, they are all popular and make a beautiful trimming. We have a complete assortment for you to make your selection from. Main Floor Buttons Are Used as Trimmings ' All kinds and descriptions are used as trimmings and are very effective. There are trimming buttons, satrh ones and beautiful pearl ones for any garment in the Spring wardrobe. There are so many ways buttons can be used that you will appreciate the selection we have here for you. Main Floor Singer No. 66 $50.00 Standard Rotary $42.50 Rockford $37.50 Diamond Singer Free Rebuilt .$47.50 $45.00 $15.00 Standard Rotary Rebuilt, $35.00 Used machines at $8.00, $10.00 and $12.00 Fourth Floor Model Dress Forms fee ' such a very great help to home sewers. It is easy to fit a garment when you have the form to try it on; and they can .be adjusted to. fit the in dividual figure. Main Floor ifrj' Moderately Priced, BuRGESs-Ita tarn EVERYBODY STORE"