THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 2, 1921.
Wise Men From
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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
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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
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ends hat old rheumatism torture at
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When you are suffering so you
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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.
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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
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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"