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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1921)
n UiunriA, iKMiivLfti, mm it, Labor Wants No Department of Public Welfare tampers Charges Enemies of Federation Are Attempting , To Disrupt Organization; High Prices Discussed. Cincinnati, May 13. The executive council of the- American Federation of Labor today entered the light to prevent passage or the bill bctore congress to create a department of public weltare. President Samuel uoitipcrs, in accordance with instructions from the council, telegraphed Senator Kcnyon, chairman of the senate com jnittee on education a protest against the creation of the new department find asked that representatives of the 1 federation be afforded an opportun- Tiiy to appear before the committee. "We most solemnly protest," said the message, "against enactment of ny measure that would weaken or take from the Department of Labor any functions given that department or weaken the power of tne depart ment." ' Mr. Gonipers, in a statement, said that the council was protesting against the parsimonious policy of congress toward the Department' of Labor and its attempt to starve that department out of existence. "We have been nearly 30 years trying to establish this department," he added, "but now certain interests are attempting to weaken and de stroy our cherished work. I he ftiemics of organized labor would Jike to ruin the labor department by dismembering it under the guise of treating a department of welfare." I The high cost of living was also ilrscussed and the council recom mended that the system of basing wages on the cost of living be dis fcouraged as the workers are entitled to more than a wage that gives theni & decent living. " A tentative declaration on the at titude of the federation toward the soviet government of Russia was i i cad) but action was delayed until iomorrow. The declaration condemns the Soviet regime in Russia and contends that the American, trades union movement must not give any aid or Support to the bolshcviki. Duchess of Marlborough Divorce Decree Absolute London, May 13. The decree of flivorce granted November 9, last, 5r the duches of Marlborough, ormerly . Consuelo Vanderbilt, which dissolved her marriage with the duke of Marlborough, was made absolute this morning. Un der the provisions of the British law Six months must intervene between the granting of a divorce decree and the iwuancc of a judicial decree ruakin;r the divorce absolute. At the trial of the case last No l vcmber, allegations of desertion and 4 misconduct were made by counsel ' for the duchess. Orocers Urged to Start i Bis Advertising Campaign Cincinnati, May 13. In a report submitted at today's session of the Southern Wholesale Grocers asso ciation convention, H. N. Halsell, Chairman of the publicity committee, urged that a nation-wide advertising ciampaign be conducted to inform the public of the services performed by wholesale grocers in helping to sup ply the nation with food. , "Too many . persons " have the erroneous impression that wholesale grocers are profiteering pirates," he said. 1 The Boy it would almost seem, was designed for the sole purpose of wearing out shoes. Years ago parents solved th problem by letting the boy go bare foot at about this, time of year, but today wise ' parents come to Drexel's for TEEL HOD HOES They arc better made of the best "materials made to stand the hard knocks of boydom and still present a neat, dressy appearance. Bring the boy in Saturday Boy.'Sixe., $4 00 Little Men's, $3.50 DREXEL SHOE CO. 1419 Fa.rna.rn St. Oil Man Is Arrested I For Death of Former j Oklahoma Court Judge; Tulsa, May 13. Details of events leading up to the death Wednesday of Judge John Decrcus, former Oklahoma supreme court commis sioner, remained unknown after a day during which the most sensa tional development was the arrest of A. P. Dixon, an oil man, and the filing of murder charges against Mrs. Jesse James, nurse of the dead man, and Goldie Gordon, an artist's model. Dixon, superintendent of a large oil refinery, was arrested when it was learned he occupied a room next to that of Mrs. James and Miss Gordon. Police declare further in vestigation proved Judge Devereux was found wounded and under the influence of poison Monday in Dix on's room at the hotel and not in his own, with Mrs. James, as they had first believed. The two women pleaded "not guilty" and were committed to jail without bond, pending a hearing Monday. Injured in Explosion. Keokuk, la., May 13.--Mrs. Kate Moody was seriously burned about the face and upper portions of her body this afternoon when gasoline she was using to clean bedding ex ploded. Neighbors rescued her. Little Evidence Of Corruption In Philippines Preliminary Survey of Wood Forbes Mission Shows Con , ditions Not As Bad As First Painted By PHILIP KINSLEY. Chicafo Tribune Cable, Copyright, 1921. Manila, May 13. A preliminary survey of conditions in Manila has led the Wood-Forbes mission to the conclusion that the things in the islands are not so bad as they have been painted and that the Filipinos have done fairly well with self-government during the last eight years. An examination of the budgets, however, shows that the expenses of the government have doubled since Mr. Forbes was governor of the islands. The courts are clogged with untried cases and many charges of graft and inefficiency have been reported to the commission. The Filipinos replied that their govern ment was not worse than that of the average American city. The idea of separation from the United States is not popular, but the nationalist party leaders are united in a plea for independence. The Americans here and many Fili pinos of prominence regard with some suspicion, the ambitions and practices of lical politicians. The Filipino's heads say hold onto Amorca's apron strings and patch up the holes and weakness in the government, but their heart cries for a land of their own rule, with the superior while race barred. The mission has been hearing many stories of graft and other evils but so far has found no indication of widespread corruption. Republican Leaders Favor Commission to Probe Farm Situation Washington, May 13. Republican leaders of both senate and houie are giving support to the resolution for appointment of a joint commis sion on agricultural inquiry and fav orable action is in prospect within a few days. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin introduced a revised reso lution on the subject in the senate after conferences with the con gressional leaders and representa tives of the farm organizations. The house rules committee also had the subject under discussion during the day and decided to await action by the senate on the Lenroot resolution. The rules committee then will expedite action in th-j house. The Lenroot resolution, as revised, provides for the appointment of five senators and five representatives to investigate .the agriculture situation and report to congress within 30 days. Revolution Near In Great Britain Due to Coal Tieup Troops Rushed to Glasgowand South Wales Wholesale Roundup of Trouble Makers Planned. London, May 13. The British labor situation admittedly is serious. The railway men will meet tomor row to decide whether or not they will aid the miners by refusing to handle imported coal, the transport workers already having decided to refuse to handle it. Should the railway men refuse to handle for eign coal, the nations' activities will soon be practically at a standstill. In certain circles it is felt that England is nearer a revolution than was Russia in 1917. There was a significant meeting of the cabinet to which Basil Thompson, head of the British secret service, was call ed. It is said the ministers con template a wholesale rounding up of the troublemakers. Bodies of troops and sailors from the navy are being rushed to Glas gow and South Wales where trou ble is expected. A number of naval stokers and electricians arrived at London today' to maintain the oper ation of the gas and electric 'works. Onc'M'mute Store Talk "Will you please tell me where there is another Cloth 'ing Store in the weit that offers to many leading lines of fine clothes makers' pro ductions under one roof," asked one customer of an other, recently. To which his companion replied, "And is selling ' the quality at Ne braska's prices?" There, is no other store anywhere so well equipped to serve you and save you money. -JOHN A. SWAXSON, Pres.; WM, L. HOLZMAN, Treas. Economy- Depends upon quality today as never before in clothes buying. You want lasting satisfaction that's why we feature the world's best Hand-Tailored Clothes and the new price levels enable us to offer The Greatest Clothing Values in Years - fT'1117 $40 $45 $5D There's a vast difference in clothes machine mades are worth less than theprice asked, no matter what the price; hand tailoring is worth much more than you pay. That's why the service Greater Nebraska clothes render makes them the standard of the world. Kuppenheimer Good Clothes And a score of other famous lines, many en tirely new, mid-season style developments, every garment an unequalled value. Compare. Younger Young Men's Spring Suits The newest of the new special styles for high school, ages 14 to 18 years. $20 to $45 Men's Spring Suits Unequalled Values The best low-priced suits that the West's largest clothes buying organization can secure. SPORT SUITS come in a range of style varia tions that surprise the young man looking for the "different." The new development in belt, waist line, shoulders, Bi-Swing sleeves, in verted and Norfolk pleats' blend into fashions entirely new, distinctive and becoming. $20 to $30 TOP COATS, GABARDINES, MOTOR COATS $25 to $50 BUSINESS SUITS The term covers the range of men's clothes from semi-conservative Co extra sizes. Selection so enormous that every man finds his ideal color and fabric in exactly the size he requires. Double service worsteds, serges, mixtures, tweeds, herring bones, pencil stripes. Endless selections. Men's and Young Men's Trousers The new prices and - better values are eye openers. .We save you $2.50 to $5.00. Compare. '3 50 $C00 $750 MEN'S, YOUNG MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR,. MAIN BUILDING AND ANNEX. SEE OUR 1 . FA&NAM STREET ; CLOTHING WINDOW , DISPLAYS JOHN A SWAM SON. COMPARE GREATER NEBRASKA CLOTHING VALUES ALWAYS CORRECT APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOMEN JUWHTOIIKI S.B. COR. 16th &. JACKSON STS. Alterations Free 0 Charge Accounts huited A n I II Bewitching Neiv Arrivals in Smart Dresses $1475 $1575 $1950 up Whether you look best in frocks of slim, straight lines or prefer the more frivolous ones with pretty drapings, you will find them in 'these LATE arrivals fashioned from rich satins, taffetas, crepe de chines, qrgandies and ging hams. Qualities are exceptional at, the wide range of low prices. Handsome Suits- For row and later wear at S22.50. S27.50 UP Becoming Coats With new style treatments at 817.50. 819.50 Up New Sport Skirts- In the latest plaid- effects at $8.50. S9.75 Up Millinery A big assortment of springtime styles in all the popular braids, trimmed with flowers, feathers, ostrich and ribbon. Hat Worth Hats Worth Up to $10 $12.50 to $22.50 $2.95 $4.95 Sale of Bozart Fiber RUGS Saturday Only Sensational values in Fiber Rugs in beautiful colors with artistic borders, suitable for Dining Room, Bedroom, Sun Parlor or Porch. They are re versible. 6x9 Fiber Rugs, Regularly $17.50 $10.50 8-3x10-6 Fiber Rugi, $22.50 Values $14.50 . 9x12 Fiber Rug, Regularly $24.50 $16.50 Chocolate-Covered Caramels 37c Full Pound Boxes Only Truly the purest and most de Ifrfous cream caramels you ever tasted, covered with a THICK coating of Bitter Sweet Chocolate. Beautiful, Blooming Pansies 39c Saturday Only at the DOZEN Extra large, fine -looking, hardy plants in bloom, in as sorted colors, for your lawn. Special Purchase Sale "Peacock" Di innerware Saturday at About "2 r'ce The greatest "value-giving" sale of Dinnerware Omaha has known in months. The regal beauty of the "peacock" is re flected in this new and beautiful Dinnerware in design as well as color ing. ; ' "Peacock" Dinner Set of 42 pieces; special CQ 7C Purchase Price. . . O "Peacock" Dinner Set of 50 pieces, special & 1 O 7 C Purchase Price. .P 1 I O 'Peacock" Dinner Set of 100 pieces, special ' dJOO QC Purchase Price. ttuO "Liberty Bell" Dinner Set of 21 pieces for breakfast tabic or apartment ; AQ house use, a set. .'J)T' 0 "Statue of Liberty" Dinner Set of 100 ' flJOO QC pieces, SaturdayV'J Florence Oil Cook Stove Demonstration Saturday Saturday Only, on Our Entire Stock of Bed Room Fo ml to re All Beds y3 to Va Off Bedroom Suites to Y2 Off Chiffoniers i3 to Vi Off All Dressers y3 to Vz Off Genuine Bird's-eye Maple Suite in William and Mary period, con sisting of beautiful panel Bed, large Dresser with French plate mirror, spacious Chiffonier and large triple plate l EC ff Vanity Dresser, $376.00 uite j3 1 0 D .U U A dainty luncheon of Hot Bis cuits and Coffee will be served to all visitors and three large sacks of "Puritan" Flour will be given away absolutely free. The Florence Oil Stove means a cool kitchen less work and cheaper fuel. Mahogany Suite, a Jamestown make Queen Anne period with full size Bed, large Dresser with mahogany lined drawers (dustproof throughout), Chiffonier with Bur mahogany panel dJOOO CA doors, Dressing Table and Stand. $795.00 uite. . pOSSOU Mahogany Drecser, Jamestown make in Adam design with ma hogany drawer linings and large French plate mirror; a $149.50 $74.50 $97.50 Bed to match. .44.50 $125.00 Mahogany Chif fonier to match. .. .55.75 $175.00 Vanity Drener to match 870.50 Solid Walnut Dretier, Hepple- white model, with . walnut lined drawers and 28x34-inch French plate mirror; a $197.50 Dresser Is only $124.50 Bed to match. .64.50 $149.50 Dressing Table to match it 59.50 $159.50 Chiffonier to match i ...884.50 $94.50 2
