Prof iteering Is
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Rail Situation
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ready Brought Large Meas-'
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For Unions Declares.
Chicago, April 2-f-Wartime and
postwar profiteering was held re
sponsible for a large part of the fi
nancial difficulties of American rail
roads, in an exhibit filed by the rail
way union before the railroad labor
board today. Decreases in the cost of
materials have already brought a
large measure of relief to the roads,
the exhibit said, and this should 1)2
taken into consideration before the
employes' payroll is sliced.
The two industries in which profi
teering was most rampant were these
from which the roads purchased the
hulk of their materials the iron and
steel industry and the coal mines,
according to'W. Jett Lauck,' econo
. mist for the unions, who compiled
the exhibit.
"A conservative estimate,", he said,
"of what this profiteering cost the
railroads from 1916 to 1919 is $75,
000,000 a year in coa! bills and $200,
000.000 for steel and iron products,
including equipment and repairs' from
locomotive and car companies."
Estimates Conservative.
"Prices in 1920 were increased to
such an extent that the proportion
.attributable to profiteering was un
questionably much greater and woulu
probably have totaled $500,000,000."
the exhibit continued. "It must' be
understood that these estimates are
thoroughly conservative and are
based upon information which is by
no means complete.
"The -railroads expended approxi
mately $700,000,000 laf coal and $1.
210,300,000 ; for other; materials and
supplies in 1920. a total expenditure
of about $2,000,000,000. Since then
there has, been a decline In the :ost
' of almost everything purchased by
the railroads. According to figures
published by the bureau-, of ; labor
statistics, there was jip to February,
1921, a declineof 381-2 per cent in
average wholesale prices of all com
modities, ' although the decrease in
the cost of living in the same period
was less than 10 per cent. If, as the
railroads claim, , this recession is to
continue, it will be only a compara
tively short time before an average
decline of 50 per cent will be re
corded. Big Reduction in Expense.
"It is plain" what this would mean
to the railroads. The same amount
of materials purchased ' in 1920 will
cost $1,000,000,000 less. In other
words, making no allowance for in
creased traffic and the consequent
higher revenue at increased rates now
in effect, railroad operating expenses
would be reduced by this amount,
which would be a direct addition to
operating income."
On earings-of 17 companies, the
exhibit showed that from an aver
age percentage of 7.9 in 1912, the
percentage rose to 27.2 in 1917, de
clining to 17.2 in 1918. v ' ,
Illustrating profiteering in the iron
and steel industry, Mr. Lauck con
tinued: "During the prewar years, 1912
1914, 18 steel companies had an aver
age net income of $74,650,000. For
the war years, 1916-1918, the income
of these same corporations averaged
approximately $337,000,000, or al
most exactly Jour and one-half times
the prewar average.
' "The average profits of the United
States Steel corporation for the
years 1916-1918 were $211,094,557,
representing 24 per cent of its heav
ily watered capital stock. This was
more than four times its prewar aver
age of $53,000,000." .
Nebraska Settler
Dies at Home of Daughter
William - Lewis Foster 91, early
settler in Nebraska, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Barn
hart, 3335 Pine street, yesterday
morning after an extended illness.'
Mr. Foster was horn at Woodville,
Miss., December 6, 1829. He came
to Nebraska in -1877, settling at Te
cumseh, where he engaged in busi
ness as a millwright. Since the death
of his wife in 1917, be had made his
home with his daughter here.
Two daughters, Mrs. Larnhart of
Omaha and Mrs. Charles W. Pool
of Lincoln; nine grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held from
the Barnhart residence Sunday aft
ernoon at 2:30, Rev. Arthur Atack
officiating. Grandsons will act as
pallbearers.
Yates Not Named in Damage
Suit Filed Over W; O. W. Row
It was stated erroneously in the
Fridav morning issue of The Bee
that Frank G. Yates was one of the
men accused by J. H. Ellsberry of
pulling him from the runway of the
stage and seriously injuring him dur
ing the Woodmen of the World con
vention at Columbus Monday. J.
Raymond Lones and C. O. Brad
shaw are the two men named as de
fendants in the $15,000 suit filed
, Thursday afternoon by Ellsberry for
alleged personal injuries and dam
ages. ' '
Commerce Sales Classes
Design Sign for Building
The Omaha Sign company will
choose one of the designs submitted
" by members of the advanced sales
classes of the Omaha High School
of Commerce for a sign to be placed
in front of the store building in
, which the advanced sales classes
carry on their work, . -The
Loose-Wiles Biscuit company,
decorated one of the windows of the
salesroom, last week ijid the Skin
ner Manufacturing company sent up
an expert to trim the other.
Omaha Bond Salesman '
To Wed at Columbus, O,
. Stewart Kirkpatrick. bond sales
man for the Omaha Trust company,
will be married Saturday morning
in Columbus, O, to Miss Clara Mil
ler of that city. Since last Septem
ber, Miss Miller has been a teacher
in the Omaha public schools. Mr.
, Kirkpatrick graduated from Grinnell
college in Iowa and during the war
was a lieutenant at the Fort Omaha
balloon school. He served as as-
Early
Bin uuaaare v n n
I Ambassadors
Expertly Styled and
Perfectly Tailored
Spring'. Suits
Made to Your Measure
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and into the suit at this price goes the tame fine tailoring, the
am exacting care in drafting, and the fine quality of material
' that go into higher priced suits that we challenge other tailor
to duplicate, at double OUR price.
Come and let ut show ybu our wonderful New Stock of Imported
and Domestic Woolens, Worsteds, Sergei, Tweed, Cheviot,
Caaiimere and Novelties in stripes, checks and mixtures, sedate
and conservative or "jazzy" as you want them.
The only service WE are satisfied with is the service that satisfies
YOU. '
Northwest
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15th and
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in 1915, the primary electric light
rate in Omaha was 11 cents per kilo
watt. On April 13, City Commis
sioner DAN B. BUTLER introduced
Ordinance No. 8810, reducing this
rate to 8 cents. The city council
pa'ssed this ordinance May 4.
On May 3,. 1916, City Com
missioner DAN B. BUTLER intro
duced Ordinance No. 9390, reducing
the primary electric light rate from
8 to 6 cents. On September 2, after
a thorough investigation, the city
council passed this, ordinance.
On February 17, 1920, BUTLER introduced still
another ordinance cutting the rate to 5 cents. This is
the ordinance which was recently revived, amended to
provide for a 5-cent rate and recommended for final
passage..'
Dan B. Butler's Record
Has Been For Lower Light
Rates Whenever Possible
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In Tune with Nature
--the soul's desire when the glories
of growth appear in the springtime
TTARMONY demauds that, as all growing
jfjf tllinss discard somber wrappings and don
the bright and shimmering drapery of leaf
and flower, men, women and especially children
should replace the clothes of winter 'with
brighter, lighter garments, in keeping, both
color and texture,' with the garb of Nature.
Saturday We Offer Inducements to This End
THERE will be real worth-while savings throughout the
women's and misses' ready-to-wear departments
A LimitedNumber of Be tter Suits
Including those of fine quality tricotine, in tailored, flare and box ef-
ieClS Some Willi irimuunKS u emuiumct ohm GirJCtl
These are suit of quality and are in styles, materials and fcw 5U
prices not duplicated this season. Re
duced for Saturday, ,
Underpriced
Dress Sale
Just by way of creating a real thrill
of satisfaction to about 60 apprecia
tive patronB, on Saturday we have
taken that number of attractive
dresses from regular stocks and
greatly reduced them. There are
crisp Taffetas, fresh Canton Crepes
and Crepe de Chines in smart spring ,
colorings and combinations, while
ruffles, ribbons, tucks, , plaits and
unique trimming effects give Indi
dividual touches that please. Re
duced for Saturday,
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Springtime
Underwear for
Women
Beauty and Comfort
in these
Silk Top Union Suits,
The Product of .
Kayser
Bodice Top Sizes, 34 to 44,
A Radical Price,
$1.29
Spring Woolens
, for Women's
Outer Garments
Various fabrics secured at a price
concession will be grouped Satur
day In sals.
BUck and Whitt Checks
40 to t Jnchss wide.
. Plaid Skirtings
H to Si Inches wide.
Wool Taffeta
40 and 44 inches wide.
All Wool Canton Crepes
Cream Serges
Hair Line Stripe Serges
Plain Colored Serges
A wide range of colors. Materials
adapted to cape, coat, suit or dress.
Saturday all at one price.
$L50yard
Two Silk Specials
36-inch puro dye Taffeta', in "black
only, per yard, ; f-
40-inch crepe de chine, white and
flesh, per yard, . Ji"
Swagger Jersey
Sport Coats
With tuxedo collars, turn-back cuffs
and paten pocxeis. jueuea. n7
come In all of the
Reason's best colors.
Reduced for Saturday,
y. $8.95
A Blouse Sale
In the lot will be found tailored mod
els of Pongee some with convert
ible collar effects pin plair
edgings and vestee tuckings.J fllA
Also Georgettes, laCe trim-?
med, and Tricotine blouses
and orerWouses. Saturday,
Gingham House Dresses
In Billy Burke and "Waist Line" models of excellent
grade of striped gingham In pink, blue, gray, green and
lavender. One model has collar and cuffs of pique, while
another one has self collar, prettily piped. Also there
are a few broken sizes and slightly
soiled dresses included. The values are
exceptional. Sizes 38 to 46, inclusive.
Saturday, snectsl. 1
$2.50
Silk Envelopes-Nightgowns
Smartly fashioned of high grade srepe de chine both
tailored and frilly types .trimmed with fine laces, rib
bons and rosebuds. All garments cut full, large ana a
variety of styles.
Silk Envelopes at - $3.95 .
Silk Nightgowns at $5.95
Glassware '
The Floor Below,
A Cloing,-Out Group of
Foreign and Domestic
Stemware.
Imported goblets' and
sherbets, per doz
en $14.75
Domestic etched tum-
biers, ice tea, glasses
and low sherbets, per
dozen $4.95
.Gold edge goblets and
-sherbets. A trifle ir
regular,, at a very low
price. Per dozen, $6.95
Men's Things
i in wide assortment
The new spring selections have fashion's touch
1 and yet retain the requisite of Berviee.'
Shirts, Gloves, Neckwear, Underwear
FOR SATURDAY
A special knit' union suit In rt- -j t- .
short sleeved lisle. An ex- h I . I 71
cellent first change; each, . 7 -
Seamless fecks at a price i
that created enthusiasm five . I !jG
years ago, per pair, ! . vw
Toilet Goods
Makes the following
bids for your patron
age. Pinaud's lilac Vegetal We
Coty's L'Origan Face Pow
der, .
Listerlne Tooth Paste, 3e
Cuticura Soap, lie
Mentholatum, - 19
i Non Bpi,' . We
. Realnol Soap, 2Se
' : Pond's Vanishing Cream le
Mavis Talcum, We
' Rind's Honey and, Almond
Cream, te
Pebeco Tooth Paste, We
Haskin'e Hard Water' Cas
tile Soap. . Hit
: Pepsodent Tooth Paste, Wt
CHILDREN'S AND JUNIOR SECTION
Mother and daughter will be delighted and well re
paid In shopping here Saturday on account of both
price and variety.
Junior Suits sizM 14 16 Tears
Grouped in three lota for a quick sale. There are wool
jerseys, tweeds, mixtures and serges all of them smart
spring styles and suitable for school, street or sport
wear. Reduced for Saturday . . - ,
$13.75, $19.75, $23.75
Individual Model Suits
Tor the junior girl or-small woman. They are man tail
ored of fine tricotine and Chic in every line, while beads,
braid and embroidery are deftly used. There are only
10 suits in the. lot in navy and tan. These will be sold
Satutday at a saving of from $7 to $15. Reduced for
Saturday to 1 839.50 to $68.50
A Dress Close Out 8U 14 to 16 yetn,;
For juniors and small, women at a saving of about one
third from regular prices. The styles are smart and re
fined. The materials are mainly of Taffeta, Serges and '
Foulards in attractive combinations and colors. Tiered
effects, ruffles, beads and embroidery lend distinctive
charm. Reduced for Saturday . $19.75 to $29.75
A Saving of About Front Regular Prices. .
Outer Garments for Springtime
NEW COATS, CAPES AND WRAPS Just the right
weight for immediate wear. They come in basket
weaves, polos, soft velours, Jerseys, tweeds and serges
' and in all the smart spring colors, including Tally-Ho
Bed.
ler the Uddles, sizes 2 to 12 years, KM, $80 to $19.50
Fei the Juniors, slzes U to 16 years, $11.75, $14.75 to $26JO
CHILDREN'S HATS AND TAMS 2 to 1 years Spring
ha ushered In new etraws new coloring new shapes.
We have them and all most moderately priced-.
$2.75. 85.50 to 810.75
Cobb's Confection
Specials
OPERA CREAM CARAMELS Luscious blocks of soft
creamy caramel that just melts in your mouth, filled with
fresh cracked Texas pecans, flavored with vanilla and
chocolate. A wonderful confection at the. special price,
per pound, 00c. ' '.' , '
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CHEWEY BUTTERSCOTCH Most everyone loves butter
scotch, especially the Cobb quality. Made rich with pure
cream and that delicious buttery flavor that will delight
you. Special, per pound, 50c
CHOCOLATE BUTTER FUDGE Another delicious con
fection of the superior kind. Center of mellow choco
late fudge and then dipped in a smooth rich milk choco
late that makes them doubly good. Specially priced, per
pound, 80c . .
SMOOTH SUGAR PEANUTS Large crispy peanuts with
a smooth Jacket of sugar. Similar to the. Jordan almonds,
Special, per pound, 40c
For Sunday Dinner
A Box of Our Famous Candies for the Hostess.
Irf selected almonds and
pecans salted.
Apple Jelly Mints.
M&rahmallows in Cream. Irresistible
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream.
Mints In Form ef Fruits aa
Flowers.
Old Virginia Fruit Cake,
Ex-Service Men
The bureau of war risk insurance will be located at
the'Amerjcan Legion Booth, Builders' Show, Audi
torium, up to Friday evening. Thereafter at Room
825, W. 0. W. Bldg. Full.information on reinstate
ment or conversion of your government insurance.
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