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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 9, 1922)
TiiR r.nn: omaha. Sunday. anul ?. 1022. Norris Proposes jO Plan to Operate Mua'lc Shoals Ncbra.kan to Introduce Rei.il olutioa Calling for Govern ment Corporation to Handle Project. r Ua Aaaalal) rrM. Washington, April 8 A ijovtm mrnt owned and outfil corpora tion to b conducted under the ti prrvifion of three directors appoint cd by the president (or development of the nitrate and water power proj ects at (ucle Shoal. Ala , pro pord in a tongre.non.il retl utioii made public tonight by Senator Norm of Nebraska, thairmaii ti the irnaie agricultural committer. '1 lie retolution will be introduced in the smite Monday and n-icrrrd to the agricultural committee for contideratmn in lonnection with hearing on the four private pro noiaU for Mu.cle Shoalt submitted by Henry l ord, the Alabama l'oyr Co.. Frederick Kngstrum and CbarU l"aron. While no appropriation i sked for the development of the project, yongrej.ional authority i requested J for the creation of a "federal chem. ical corporation," and for the were tary of war to complete the eon (ruction of dam number 2 and J in the Tcnncisce river at well as the making of urve s in the river and its tributaries for the location of storage reservoirs and. if ncceary, the con struction of additional dams there. Issues Formal Statement. A formal statement iiicd by Sen ator Norris, analysing the pro visions of his resolutions, says: "The bill which I have prepared providing for the development of Muscle Shoals provides that the secretary of war shall proceed to the completion of dams number J and 3 at Muscle Shoals and then shall cause a survey of the Tennessee river and its tributaries to be made with a view of locating storage res ervoirs. The only weak point in the power development at Muscle Shoals is the very large difference between the maximum and minimum flow of the river. This means that as compared with the large amount of water going down the river, there is but a small primary power. If storage reservoirs of reasonable cost can be built so as to equalize the flow of the river in different seasons of the year, to store up the flood ana let it out when the water is low, the development of power will be very much increased and the cx pensei proportionately reduced. "It must be understood that this bill in no way interferes with the motion that I shall make providing for an appropriation on the military affairs appropriation bill directing the secretary of war to commence at once, work on the Wilson dam. To Avoid Politic. rfY "The bill provides for the incor ; poration of a federal chemical cor '.' poration. In order to keep this out of politics I have provided that the , hoard of directors shall hold office . during good behavior, which means for life, the same as the supreme court, hut with a recall provision that a member can be removed any time by concurrent resolution of house and senate. There is also a provision making it a misdemeanor for any member of the board to permit the use of political or partisan influence in the selection of an employe or m the promot'on of any such employe, ?nd if any member of the board shall take any official action for political reasons, he shall be subject to a fine and imprisonment and a continuation of this offense will automatically re move him from office. "This corporation will have charge of all property, including the dams. s.11 the machinery, railroads, engines, cars, etc., amount'ng in value when the work is completed, to several hundreds of millions of dollars. The corporation will have authority in time of peace to manufacture fertiliz er and to establish an agency for the ' selling 'of fertilizer anywhere in the United States and, in order to prevent' monopoly in the fertilizer business, lliey have authority to make a com plete fertilizer and to sell chemicals tor the manufacture of fertilizers, with the provision that such manu lacturcs shall agree to the provisions of the board, it being the object of this part of the bill to prevent monopoly in the fertilizer business. . May Sell to Farmers. ( "Express authority is given if nec essary to sell direct to the farmer and to organizations of farmers. "This corporation is, of course,, a governmental corporation, and while it can sue and be sued, and do any thing that- any other corporation can do, nevertheless it is under control of the government and the. bill pro vides for no appropriation. It is all authorization. It outlines a policy. It will take several years; it will take three years before the dam now in construction can be completed; it will take 10 years, I should say, be fore the complete development of the power of the river, as now outlined in the bill, will be completed. "This bill will be before the com i'mittee next week with the offers of all persons who have made any prop osition ta,buy or lease the govern ment property at Muscle Shoals. If it becomes a law, of course, all other propositions will be set aside." Arbuckle Witnesses Called by Grand Jury San Francisco, April 8. Mrs. Vir ginia Warren and Mrs. Helen Made line Whitehurst of Chicago, defense witnesses in the third Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle manslaughter trial, were subpoenaed today to appear before the grand jury Monday night in con nection with the testimony they gave in the trial. The announcement of the service of subpoenas was made hv District Attorney Mathew A. Brady. Mrs. Warren and Mrs. White hurst testified that Miss Rappe was taken ill number of times in Chi cago, and the former said she at tended Miss Rappe on the occasion , of the birth of a child. Wabash Reduces Fares Chicago, April 8. The, Wabash railroad today announced that the round trip between New York and Chicago had been cut from $61.40 to $43. 'The Erie recently made the sanaA-. Get Ready for Clean Up Week Paint Up and Clean Up Brooms Four times sewed, with smooth handles. r u' i9c Special, each, Scrubbing Mop a Complete with mop rag n n d handle. 39c Floor Wax A full pound of guaranteed floor wax that imparts a high luster to tho Q,, floors ; special f 7 C Wall Paper Cleaner Climax brand, satisfactory and easy to ukc; special, no two cans for 60C Lawn tS&a-tA&tk. Rake Made of bright wire with a long handle, 7C Special i DC Wizard Wall Duster Heavy cotton yarn head, chem ically treated and will not scatter dust. 1 4 Q Special 1 11 Heavy Galvanized Pail 12 -quart size, with wooden handle on bail. OQ Special OVC Step Ladder Fire feet high, with shelf for pail. Special, QQ Garbage Pail 4 gallon galvan ized iron pail, with bail and cover for 89c Satin Finish Flat Paint , For wood work and inside walls Gallon, 3.2S Half gal., I CS ' Quart, 95c Brandeis Best Mixed House Paint All colors and white. Gal., 2.9S ,4 gal. 1.55 Qt., 85c Dekko Cold water wall finish. All colors, package makes about two quarts, gQc Enterprise Floor Paint Quart, 85 Black Screen Paint Quart, 60 Felt Naptha Soap 10 bars for 47 Fifth Floor West Dress Up for Clean Up Week Men's Union Made Overalls I Of 220 denim, extra heavy quality, sizes 34 1 OP to 44 ; special, 1 aaSO Men' Khaki Panti Good weight material with flaps on pockets and cuff bottoms sizes 30 to 42 priced 1.25 and 1.95 Mea'a Work Shtrti Made of polka dot black sateen or ' blue chambray, sizes 12 to 17. Priced -69 and 1.00 Men's One-Piece Khaki Work Suiti G o o d . weight and stoutly made. Sizes to 44. Priced, 1.89 Basement Arcade wWJi'i"!.1 1 -,U' fw.''iih.'Vi.i''lVi!iii!tiH'wM:i:iH.i .il.iji.iMi1. ill- "V h 'I Monday-A Wonderful . Easter Opportunity , Women's and Misses For Afternoon, Street and Dinner Figure for Easter Shoppers D Worth $29.50 to $55.00 2 Sizes 16 to 44. Krepe Knit Canton Georgette Silk Faille IFII 1 1 I RV Mom Oj Worth $29.50 to $55.00 24- Sizes 16 to 44. c n i r ! oulln DuCR LumOn Figured Tub Silk Roshanara Crepe m Veletle Satin Romaine Crepe de Chine This popular price for a new Easter dress has a wide appeal. We have made most extensive prepara tions to meet the demand for good dresses at this price. In a group of over 600 frocks, there is the greatest va riety of charming styles in heavily beaded afternoon gowns, gay summer evening frocks, dashing sport styles and cape costumes consisting of dress and a separate cape. These illustrations, sketcned from dresses in this sale, cannot portray the lovely colorings, which include plenty of dark and neutral street shades, as well as bril liant sport hues. As to fabrics not a single one of the season's favorites has been left out. While there are over a hundred smart styles, in many instances there are but one and two of a kind, 'so an early choice insures the best selection. This Sale Starts Promptly at 9 A.M. Second Floor West Easter Planning Brings the Newest and Most Ghar mug for Spring The climax of Springtime smartness is in these hats the most successful modes in their most artistic versions. Hats in the rich shades favored by Paris. Especially interesting are the new Lichtenstein sailors, which come in all colors. And never was there more color and verve in millinery than in the new sport hats shown here now. Priced 18.50 to 35.00 Second Floor East ust From Abroad Brandds lSuycn Adventuring In Foreign Lands Hrlng Home yTSj&S Searching the markets of the C !- world for new ami beautiful thinjfa that can be bought to the best ad vantage is an old adventure with rare and romantic tradition. The old world acarch for just these thinga resulted in Columbus' mo mentous trip, as a by-product of which we have tho Americas. But it Is the "buy products" of a modern ex pedition that is sending back a wealth of unique and lovely things that are arriving daily now in this atore. The importations that have been personally selected by the corps of Brandeis buyers, who under the leadership of Mr. George Brandeis have been abroad for this purpose, combine old world skill in craftsmanship with Yankee skill in buying which places these rare qualities on our counters here in Omaha at strikingly moderate prices. Laces Fair and Lovely Chantilly in a beautiful, filmy while rose pat tern, suggests the June wedding gown immediately. Also in natural or black. Spanish Laces, they arc heavier, you know, with bold, dashing pattern in all black. Another Spanish Lace comes in stately, lus trous gray of a wonderful weight and not easily crushable. In two widths 21-inch and 36-inch. Wool Lace is very new. No, it doesn't look like its name, but is soft and sheer. In white only. 2.98 to 8.98 Cluny Trimmed Linens Combine Beauty and Durability And when they do that it's one of those rare but delightful occasions when you can eat your cake and have it, for it's not often you can secure both of them together. French Cluny, handmade of linen thread, is known by lace connoisseurs to be most superior. The centers are pure linen of a fine, firm weave, with deep borders of the lace. Scarfs, according to size, 4.9g, 5.98 6.98 Doilies, 6-inch to 10-inch, 25 and 49 Bead Bags In Charming Color Harmonies Those in the envelope snaps are pleasing and while of an im pressive fineness are not too elaborate for any costume. Lovely shades of blue cpmbine with silver or gold beads in especially beautiful color harmonies. Priced, - 25.00 Easter Suits, Top Coats, Gaberdines With Lots of After Easter Wear Announcing A complete pres-' citation of new -spring models in Hart Schaffner & Marx I and . other na tionally known makes of men's and young men's clothing. THE Suits J- and Top f!nnf! nffererl in this presen- tation consti tute a showing of unusual style impor tance and yet each is priced with consist ent moderation. y.'Mj Men 'yM' Youns Men Suits, Top Coats, Gaberdines $20, $25, $30, $35, $40, $45, $50 'Fourth Floor ft