Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 9, 1921, Page 12

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NATION-WIDE CUT IN RAILROAD WAGES | ENGINES MUST NOT BACK UP AT NIGHT, 15 LAW Colorado House Passes Bill Re- stricting Locomotive Opera- tion; Other Measures Are ng passed | on third and that will roads to night. of 48 to § and Cowan are authors of the meas- comp reor- ate government be considered by ernoon. The bill $s sal introduced by Represen' ity and minority reports abolition of the state If the ma- jority report of the state affairs com- mittee is adopted the bill will not come before the house for action at this ion. Cor ation of the bill may be immediate if the minority report wins out, The majority report was submitted by Chairman Paul Godsman, and Rep- resentatives _Rotruc’ McGinn! Pughe and Harbaug! Represen' tives Penter, Vanatta, Dilts and Head- lee submitted the minority report the law in zard nents was ps dion second reading. The bill makes no change in the present rates but has provisions to prevent newspapers of a class not devoting one-fourth of the space to news of interest to a © munity from publishing adyer ments. ‘The house approved on second read. ing a bill by Representatives Har- baugh and Johnson extending the field for mutual insurance companies in . The bill takes off many strictions now placed on mutual com- panies and will allow them to ope ate in all lines except life insurance. The bill contains a proviso that mu- tual insurance companies must have a capital of $10,000 Approval was also given on secont reading to a bill that will place the appointment of a~pr counties of less than 25,000 population in the hands of county comm ers, diverting the power from c judges Consideration of a group of dealing with the defense of C er suppl: of the the One ate settling ra ey and ot all dl rado by other on .| customs service. -| can war, @he Casper Daily Sribune lal Employes to Be Affected by Reduc- tions ,Says Reports Received by the American Federation CHICAGO, March 9.— Information -received at) local besdguerer: of the railway labor department of pay ae n Federation of Labor indicates that virtually ean ced di in the country is preparing to put wage ere ees into effect for all their employes, B. M. Jewell, chairman of the committee, said in discussing the proposed ‘reduction an- | nounced by the Pennsylvania lines. Mr. Jewell said his office had re- ceived information of contemplated reductions from dozens of railroads, particularly in the east and that this information now was being compiled i }in a report which would be brought before the railway labor tions. He declined to say whut attitude la- bor would take on the proposals, say~ organiza- !}ing that would be a matter for “de DENBY OF MICHIGAN FOR SEC RETARY OF NAVY—Edwin Denby is 50 years old.) Lawyer of Detroit, . He went to China in 1885. Later yed ten years in Chinese maritime erved as gunner’s mate in navy during Spanish-Ameri- At the age of 47 he entered the marines as private in world war; rose to major. Was representative in the Fifty-ninth, Sixtieth and Sixty- -| first congresses. BUSINESS WOMEN 10 GIVE FORUM DINNER TUESDAY The third forum dinner to ge given under the auspices of the Business and Professional Women's club will be held in the Henning hotel next Tues- and young women who are interested in the work are invited to attend. on sale at the Tripeny 1 Saturday night. aera ane to endure just to make a living. day evening. All members of thie club} liberate conference. f ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 9.—Officials of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas rail- Poad and the St, Louis & San Fran- cisco railroad will meet with represen- tatives of the unskilled laborers of their respective roads this month to discuss wage reductions, it. was an- nounced today. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas meet- ing probably will be at Denison, Texas, March 25, it was saic. and the St. Louis & San Francisco conference at Springfield, Mo. March 15. The for- mer road employes approximately 8,000 unskilled laborers and the latter 10,000, it was stated. ee WALK FOR BEAUTY. HOUSON, Texas, March 7.—(By United Press.}—Ladies, would you be beautiful? "3 how, according Dan y, caampion walker of the world, who's promoting walking in south Te “I can every woman beautiful —and it won’t cost her a cent,” said O'Leary. “It's simple, too. Just walk, A ten-mile hike each day will bring up ¢ standard of beauty a100 per cent and that's going some in these jays.” O'Leary, at 80, can walk 100 niles in 22-hours to AN AWFUL PRICE Mr. Knagg: You think | have it| soft, do you? You don't know | of the Git, responsibilities, disai pointments and humiliation | have His Wife: You have nothing on me. 1 have to live with you for my living. SUGAR OUTPUT FOR LAST YEAR BELOW NORMAL Alternating Famine and Surplus Due to Efforts at De-Control by Government, Big Re- finer States NEW YORK, March 9.--The volume of business done by the American Sugar Refining company in 1920 shows an increase of $50,000,000 over the previous year, according to the annual report just made public. The total of $250,000,000, Presiderit Earl Babst explained represents the smallest tonnage handled in the his- tory of the company, high prices alone accounting for the increase of gross receipts. Operating profit of $1,800,000 wan $8,400,000 tess than in 1919 and about one-half cent on each dollar of sales, or a profit of less than one mill per pound. Referring to the increased sugar supply, President Babst, says: “The amount in the national sugar bowl in 1920 represented 111 pounds for each person in the United States. ‘The increased supply in 1920 over 1919 was sufficient to last the United States from Labor day until almost Thanksgiving.” Responsibility for the famine and plenty in the sugar industry during 1920 and the resulting fluctations of almost 20 vents a pound Th sugar prices within’ six months was laid upon “attempted government de-con- trol by Mr. Bobst in a speech to the stockholders. / This was on outgrowth he said, of the passage of the- McNary bill, pro- longing the life of the sugar equaliza- tion board, and the Lever act “which continued the government's respon- sibility for supply price and distribu- tion of sugar throughout the year of 1920."" “As a result of attempted de-control we have had famine and plenty, prices ranging from 4% cents to 24% cents for duty paid raw sugar and from 7% to 27% cents refiners list price for refined sugar, with financial wreck- age from producers to grocers, not only in the United States, but in Cuba, Canada and many foreign countries.” ——_—_——_——. Church Protest Expunged From Senate Record SACRAMENTO, Cal., March 9. — ‘The senate voted today 21 to 14 to expunge from its journal a protest of the Sacramento Church Federation against the senate’s action ih “‘ex- tending permission” to Miss Mary MacSwiney, sister of the late lord mayor of Cork, to address the senate. The protest contained a denunciation of the Sinn Fein. NO APPLICATION TO LEAGUE AS YET. GENEVA, March 9.—{By The As- tions has recbived no Germany against application of the allied penalties and none is expected, said officials of the league today, par- ticularly as Germany is not a mem- ber of the league. STATEMENT OF WAR EXPENSES TAKES MONTHS Treasury Department Unable to Make Complete Report Asked by House Until June WASHINGTON, March 9.—It will require at least three months for the Treasury Department to submit an itemized statement showing detailed expenditures under the $150,000,000 special war fund set aside for use by weeks ago by the house. In the report transmitted. by Presi- dent Wilson, previous to ment of congress and made public to- day, total net disbursements the~president. Such a statement was called for in a resolution adopted two adjourn- were $114,967,770. It was stated that there S PROJ EC was an unalloted balance of about $12,000,000 and that approximateiy $23,000,000 -had been carried to thy surplus fund. The president sent to the hous%, letter from the secretary of the treas, ury saying: “In view of the fact that the dis bursements represent for the most part advances of funds for disbursing officers upon accountable warrants, \ cannot be said that the figures ar, final or that they necessarily repre sent actual expenditures. The audito; tor the state and other departments who examines the accounts of the dis. pursing officers concerned, advise; that it will take three months to com plete the examination.” qMuch of the fund allotted to thy State Department was for use in Russia including $5,000,000 for «ths civilian population in the Archange district, and $4,500,000 for operatios and maintenance of the Trans-Siben jan and Chinese Eastern railways. B. M. Baruch, a technical advise to the mission was allotted $150,000 for expenses. The Shipping Board was allotted $27,000,000 for purchase and repa': of German and Austrian vessels, —$—$—<>——_—§£ ——-Subscribe for The Tribune THE WEATHER—Unsettled and warmer t and colder in west and north portions. “Thrift Thursday” In Our Men’s Section A Notable Pricing of Men’s Union Suits Watch Our Windows Regular $3.00 grade, in medium weight rib $1.35 The Garment —An extraordinary pricing, in- deed, is found on this medium weight. ribbed union suit. Hanes constructed and comes in ecru only. derful values offered during our “Thrift” —shop at Webel’s “Thrift Thursday” sales and save NO APPROVALS Our Easter Message Why do we sell so many men’s, young men’s and boys’ suits? We sell hand-tailored suits, best of ‘materials and workmanship for 30 per cent less than you can buy elsewhere. It'is a saving you owe to BECAUSE yourself and family. New Merchandise Arriving Daily---All Latest Models. We have on display to. choose from over 600 men’s suits, over 300 boys’ suits, from 4 to 18 years of age. It will be a pleasure-to show you our line of merchandise, whether you, buy or not. Scott Clothing Co. 240 South Center Street a Garden DANCING The Highest Grade Unbleached Muslin at 18c Yard —This shipment just received —Values that were formerly sold at 50c and is a higher grade muslin than usual, so. appropriate this event at less than half. —Hundreds purchased especially for this day spring for house dresses and yj novelty aprons. TOWELS FOR —In fact, it can be used for so many thinge at this low pricing. — You'll receive the highest satisfaction obtainable, it being soft, of a good cléar fabric and very staunch and serviceable. —tThe “Thrift Thoreday: pric- ing is 18c the yard: —dry goods section. desirable for all uses. —Although there is an detensive amount in be here early. Family Scales Priced at $3.00 —Eliminate guesswork in, your kitchen. —One of these specially reduced Family Scales will assist you greatly. —They sell regularly at: $4.25, and note the reduction ‘for “Thrift Thursday.” A 25 Per Cent Reduction on OOR Schem- beck’s Musik 10 CENTS 0 ITE Winter Garden Trio Campbell’s Pork and Beans “Regular 20¢ can placed on special for “Thrift Thurs- day” saling: —grocery department. “Thrift [ae SPECIALS —tThere are few people in this community who do not know of the won- —It’s possibly because conditions haye prevented them from attending. -—By al] means, arrange to be here this “Thrift Thursday” for numer- our specials other than listed are awaiting your disposal. NO EXCHANGES | Our Greatest Selling High Grade Huck Towels - —Every towel a fatter product, soft, ante and durable, just the size most Kitchen Utilities Exceptionally Reduced for ‘Thrift Thursday” “Thrift Thursday” In Our Men’s Section Men’s Heavy Blue Flannel Shirts In a Great “Thrift Pricing” Event at $1.75 —wWorth much mete, sure to give an abundance of warmth and wear, —Comes in flat collar , style with heavy reinforced stitch- ings, cut full and roomy. Extraordinary Pricing of Men’s Cotton Socks 3 Pairs for 50c —vVery serviceable as a work socks, practical and dressy for everyday wear. . —A big value at the pricing. -NO REFUNDS We’re Closing Out Our Silk Jersey Hose at $2.95 the Pair —A wonderfully rich and lus- trous hose of a firm, even weave, high spliced heel and either plain or dropstitch ef- fects can be had. —tThis high grade hose sells regularly at $6.00; to make room for newer spring mer- chandise, we are, chute, pacing them at $2.95. — Arrange to be here early to assure yourself of the size and color. BROWN onight, Thursday cloudy with rain Tao te CUCOMPARY § Phones 13 and 14 sales. of selling. 65c each are offered in this great >1.00 this lot, we would advise you to BLACK WHITE —dry goods section. —dry goods section. Sterno Sets Are Handy Little Things —and they are especially priced for “Thrift Thursday” selling. —Regular $2.25 Sterno Sets. Thrift price at. .-$1.50 —Regular $1.25 Sterno Sets. Thrift price at. <a) BBC —A kitchen can hardly be without one of eee utility Sterno Sets. —tThey save time and worry. —-hardware section, Other Grocery items on special all this week | 15¢c

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