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' THE BF.E : OMAHA. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 18. 1921.
Rate Reduction
' Is Insufficient,
it
Declares Browne
State Railway Cominiuiontr
Sayi Farmen Face Iluge
Loshes at Result of Rail
way Executives Action.
Lincoln,' ' Not. 47. (Special.)
Lom to Nebraska faf men it forteen
by Thome A. Browne of the itate
railway cominiimioii.'in the action of
I- V..I.
trie railway exccuiivri in new iui
in reducing ratei'on numerous ag
ricultural products on a straight 10
per crtit basil.
In this decision. Browne declares
ht ei a determination of the rail
road to ignore the recent finding ot
the interstate commerce commission
as to the unreasonable line of pres
ent freisht rates on grain and a de
termination to ignore another finding
of the comniwion that one-half of
the last rate increase should be re
duced, representing a 17 1-2 per
cent cut in this territory on wheat
and an additional 17 1-3 reduction on
corn and oats in this territory. 1
4 Nor cjin the finding for the larger
reduction made bv- the interstate
commerce commission be enforced
under its present status, according
to' Bro$ie. ' "' '
Drn't Order Rate Cut.
"For iome reason,; the interstate
commission did not order
les reduced," Browne said,
It making its findings, said
5 carriers did not reduce the
rates in'conformity to the findings
by November 20, an order would be
issued." ' . ' :
"It is evident, however, that the
carriers do not propose, to restore
the differential between wheat and
torn unless they are compelled to do
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"The railway executives, apparent.
iy still cling to the idea ;that since
tihe rates went up horizontally tFfcy
'should come down the same way,
'nd that the same percentage reduc
tion should apply to eggs and butter,
jwhich are. still relatively j of "high
fralue, as" to corn and hogs and cat
tle, which are worth less than the
Javerage normal prices. ,'
jl Middle West Helpless.
j "Meanwhile the large group oV
Jfriiddle western states stand helpless,
Except as .they may prevail upon the
interstate commerce mossission, for
J(he reason, that the V inter
state ' commerce commission,'
packed by federal injunctions, has
Assumed that congress gave it wide
'discretion to invade all the states
Jtnd police the common carriers
jsithin their borders.
"This attitude of the executives is
fjll: the more significant when it is
Remembered that. the railrbads as a
Vholc, west of the Mississippi river,:
bow are earning net more than the
$ per cent provided, by the act pf
Slongress. It is especially significant
to Nebraska because the main rail
roads serving this state are very
Jrnuchi more prosperous than ,the av
erage in the district.",- . v,v . ,;
commer
rrain ti
"but afH
that if tl
Express Company to ;
0 - Increase Few Rates
r? Lincoln, Nov. 17. (Special.) The
ttate railway commission to Jay is
sued an order which permits -the
American Exuress company to use
Interstate classification -and rules for
shipment on commodities , in nthe
jstate, excepting a few which !are spec
ified. If means an increase in rates
,bn several commodities.' "
. Daily newspapers will bear an in
crease from 'i cent per pound to 1
cent on bundles sent by express,
where the merchandise rate is $4.50
pr less than 100 pounds. Magazines
Sind periodicals must also; stand an
increase, their new rate being V2
cents a pound. . Patent insides of
country papers are not affected, ,
Lutheran Pastors Close v
Meeting Held at DeWitt
;- DcW'itt, Neb., Nov. 17. (Special.)
The Inter-Syripdical " Lutheran
conference has closed its two-day ses
sion in DeWitt. '"' Plans were made
for uniting four synods. Forty min
isters were present, representing
Ohia' Iowa, Wisconsin,; Missouri
and Nebraska.' '
Nea! Death Bungalow and Accused Widow
BOWELS.
Valve-Gmng Store
Oak Dressers
- We offer 37 odd Dressers,
in oak, at prices less than cost
of manufacture, r -, ; :
These Dressers are1 from,
the sample floors of a large
manufacturer we bought
them right, and in turVgive
you, an opportunity to"secure"
a new Dresser that in con
struction 'and finish are un
matchable at our lower level
prices of , . - '
$17.50 and $22.50
$12.75 and $14.50
It paya to r4 Bewca'a -aU
ada. .
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, I ' ' This is a picture of the death bun-
i I V:t I f I galow of Ben Neal at Aurora, Neb.
J vrX Nea w" 'oun(i slain. in a pool of
,,, .X his own blood on the floor of his
. ' V beJroom m 11,18 bungalow the night
of August 11. His widow,' Mrs.
Lucy Neal, whose picture is inserted,
now' faces a jury of farmers in her
trial on charges of murdering her
husband. . ' '
Prosecution Scores
"At Neal Murder Trial
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failed ''in 'developing recognizable'
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became known, she stated that the
last time she saw the Wright gun
it was wrapped in doth. . ' . . t
' iDavis corroborated the. testimony,
oi .Patterson ana Kaiisbacii, that no
search, was. made m the Neal home
for the 'long glove box which little
Hazel Turner' foiiritl -in - Ava Neal's
room and which ' he said iOntainedH
pistol, until 'after, the little cirl
testified and a member of the jury
found it. in the room occupied , by
Mr. and Mrs". Neal.'
The nightgown which Mrs. Neal
wore on the night of the tragedy, and
in which she fled ,tp the home of
Charles Buck, also was put.in evi
dence. i ' ' . ,.
Note Is Mentioned. ''.'
The first time that the mysterious
Unsigned, notescthat-'was' found con-"
cealed.in a flue in the - dining room
of the Neal home and which referred
to alleged improper relations of Mrs. j
Neal with A. E. Butler,': private de- ;
tcctive and former guard of convict
road gang camp, was brought out
by the defense was when H. A. Lam-
bert of council "for Mrs. Neal ques-
tioned Tom Railsback.' ' "'.
Lambert was of ''the 'impression
that Tom Railsback had found the j
note, but when the witnes informed
the attorney that it was his brother,
Arch Railsback, that found the note,
the subject was dropped.
, Patterson, . when called to- the
stand .during, the afternoon 'session,
identified a '. long tin glove box.
He said no search was made for it
until ''after the evidence of 'Hazel
Turner had been given at the coro
ner's inquest.- n
The box , then ' was found in the
room occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
Neal. It was on top of the chif
fonier and contained a handkerchief,
pencil and some trinkets. " Patter
son's evidence was' unshaken by the
lengthy. cross-examination by the de
fense attorneys. -
Tom Railsback gave evidence cor
roborative of that -of Woddie and
Patterson as ; to i the condition of
Neal's body. ' He denied the dark
soot around - the wound in Neal's
neck was powder stained or burned.
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His testimony 'was fundamentally
the same; as' that of -the preceding
members of the coroner's jury. He
testified, , that he did not see Mta
Neal's stockings in her room at any
time. He saw shoes and stockings
in' the west bedroom -occupied by
Ava, her daughter. .,-:,:: p
Mrs. Neal's stockings, never have
been accounted for. She was barefooted-when
she ran to Buck's and
the sheriff and cOuhty 'attorney say
the stockings were not in the house
or any place on the premises where
they were likely to have been found
although a thorough search had beeu
made. , '! ' '' ' r'- i
John Bridgewater, 1310 South
Thirtieth street, and Eva Diltz, 420
Douglas street, Omaha,, were -sum
mohed today as witnesses for the
defense. - : )i :
The prosecution today issued'! a
subpoena for Mrs. A. E. ' Butler,
wife of the man referred to and who
is a resident of, l'rcmont, IV:b.
It may bethe purpose of the state
to have Mrs. Butler, give testimony
as to the substance of some letters
which are alleged to have passed be
tween Mrs.'Neal and Butler.
' The state tonight claims that they
have knocked out the' theory, of sui
cide, and have disproved the conten
tion of the defense that Neal was af
flicted with . a stiff elbow, which
would account for his shooting him
sejf on the left side of the neck. "
Santa Claus Has a
Free Gift For Boys
and Girls Saturday
Union Outfitting Co.
Bigr Toy City Opens With a
Saving of 25 to 50
Girls Who Bring Their
Dolls Get Doll Shoes FREE
"It is bigger than ever It ia
better than ever," said jolly old
Santa Claua when he visited the
big City of Toys, which throws
open its doors to Omaha kiddies
next Saturday at the Union Out
fitting Co.
Santa, has a if t for every boy
or girl who comes to the store
accompanied by parent. Girls who
bring in their dolls can have them
fitted with doll shoes in many
sizes and colors. 'You can save)
25 to 50 per cent ON TOYS.
Plattsmouth Plans to ,
Build New Water Plant
I'lattiiiiouth, Nth., Nov. .(Spe
cial.) The city .council has secured
John A. Bruce, Omaha engineer, to
draw plans and, estimate the expense
of a municipal 'light plant here, for
which the council has been petitioned
to call a special election to vote $100,
(X0 bond. The JMattsmoiigth Water
company has served notice on the
council that they may have until
January 27 to decide if they want to
purchase the water plant, and if not,
l under the terms of the franchise,
stand for an increase in water rates
nearly double the present charge.
Meter consumers will pay 40 cents
for the first l.CKXJ feet, against 22
ccntl at present; next,. 2.W0 at ,30
cents instead of 8i cents; next,
3,000 at 20 cents instead of IS cents,
and next, 4,000 at 13 cents instead of
11)4 cents. .
A flat rate of $6 is raised to $10,
and a minimum of $10 set for all
users instead of $6. Hydrant rental
to the city is creased from $40 to
$00. No action has been taken as
yet by the council.
Court Upholds Sentence ,
Papeed on Deputy Sheriff
Lincoln, 1 Nov. 17. (Special.)
The supreme court today overruled
objections in a Morrill county rob
bery case that the chief witness, a
Mexican, who didn't understand
English, failed to know' he was tes
tifying under oath when he' gave
testimony which caused a Morrill
county jury to -impose a robbery
sentence on Lou Brown, a Morrill
county deputy sheriff, serving under
his ' father-in-law, William I. Dyson.
The Mexican, it was claimed, was
victim ' of the robbery! The find
ing of'the jury was upheld.
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The Stout Woman Needs
Stylish Foot Support v !
THE stout woman needs every aid of smart, helpful.wear
ing apparel that will enhance her comfort and add to her
appearance. .'The -foot that bears additional weight needs
assistance in maintaining its shapely contour and to prevent,
aches and pains that always come sooner or later from strain.
i'HE X-BAY.CIRCI.Kl
No. 1 A- double steel invisible
support, built into the ahanlc.
lifting the arch of the Toot to
its natural position. ;
No. 2 The lonu. strong-, fitted. :
invisible . counters along; each '
siae of the shoe, forming- a
Vbandared brace" of support to
the foot. v .
No. 3 .Narrow heel-hugging-feature
''which maken a "combi
nation last." preventing slipping-
gl?lO( sona cummri. .
ose
An Ease-All has been built right to the mode, in ultra style that
Ives the arch the support which stout women need. A double strength
invisible arch raises the bones of the foot; the "bandaged brace" formed
by long fitted counters, also invisible, aids the functioning and strength
(ening of foot muscles. "The "combination last" guarantees glove-like fit,
Ease-Alls assist the stout woman to comfort and
correct atvle.
Sold by
n nornrr Drvwni nc rn . -'
The Store of Specialty Shops
Taste is a matter of
tobacco quality
We state it ai our honest belief
that the tobaccos used in Chester
field are of finer quality (and '
hence of better taste) than in any
other cigarette at the price.
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co.
Gh
CIGARETTES
of T urhish and Domestic tobaccos blended
Big Tjrpe: Big Talk: Big Value:
, These three but the greatest
of these is; VALUE in this
MID-SEASON -
Millinery
FRIDAY AND SATUlDAY
At i2 Price
Here is an opportunity to select from a very
special showing of FaU and Winter models
just the right Hat for your most favorite
' wear at a time when you can get the most
possible wear and the outlay is just half
as much as you expec to pay. ' ;
; Choice from the entire stock of . ,
high grade trimmed and tailored
models . (with the exception of
brocade and satin and fur Hats).
Attend This Sale
Early, and Get
the Hat That
Becomes You Most
Second Floor1
v:;:fc;'.v-;:'i
esterfield
Concrete Examples
of the Reductions-
$40 Hats in the Sale at $20,00 ?
$30 Hats in the Sale at $15.00
$25 Hats in the Sale at $12.50 f
$20 Hats in the Sale at $10.00 1
' $15 Hats in the Sale at $7.50
$12 Hats in the Sale at $6.00 .
$10 Hats in the Sale at $5.00
$7.50 Hats in the Sale at $3.75' .,
riday iaiid SaturdaySee Hats Displayed in Sixteenth Street Windows
Second Floor ' ' ' 1
Friday and Saturday We Again Feature
Women's Wool Hose
Regularly $2 and $3.50
$1.59
1. Heather in lace effects and fancy designs. '
Full fashioned.
2. . Plain shades in all of the'sport colors. ,- Full
fashioned. '
3.' Plain black, full fashioned.', :.
4., Fine ribbed in Heather mixtures. Seamless.
5. Silk and Wool combination. ' Full fashioned.
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' : '" Main Floor ' -
Slip-over Sweaters for Women
and Misses ? ! r
Beautifully knitted in sou, warm yams, in fashionable dark col
ors, form-fitting models; neat as a tailored gown, ; . ,
at $3.25 , . . :C"
Novelty weave Bramley Slip-over Sweaters in navy,
buff, brown and henna-; long sleeves, close weave, belt
with tassels; sizes 34 to 40.
at $6.95 . .
The popular Bramley mohair slip-over of excellent anal
ity; long sleeves, close weave cuffs and belt; navy,
brown, henna and black; sizes 34 to 40.
' Newest Silk and Wool Sweaters $2.95 to $35
Second Floor
J v; ; f A Timely Presentation of ' , ;
Corduroy Robes and "Cuddledown " Bath Robes
There ia nothing quite so practical and never have
they, been lovelier and never more reasonable.
fi . "b-'ii.
$3.95 to $9.50
These come in loose straight kimono style, also
breakfast coat models;' made of good heavy
quality corduroy, . Hnllned or lined with seco
"Mlk; rose, copen and wistaria. .
Blanket Bath Robes
1 $4.95 to $6.95
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Superior in quality and workmanship. A
riety of carefully selected patterns; long
; Bhort sleeves; cord belts, satin band
, stitched satin band trimmings ;
Second Floor
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of Specialty ShogS;
NmH St Btw. 15tk 16tk
The Store