Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 27, 1910, Page 10

1S THERE A GROCERS' TRUST? Mr. Ultimate Consumer Opines Small Merchant is “Doing” Him. PERISH THE THOUGHT, FISCHER Bat Not Even That Satisties the Vulgar of Mr. U. C, Impressed by Uniformity in Prices. olemn Aswarance | Suspicions “It's a fright the way they are getting to us,” remarked Mr. Ultimate Consumer, at the breakiast table, trarsferring his | gaze from the morning paper to a plate of 40-cent eggs, which he proceeded to season with some %-cent butter. “The trusts, I mean, the grub trust.” Mrs. U,'C. Indulged herseif in another cup of mocha -and sald nothing, while her husband warmed up to the subject. '8 “Why, It seems to be combine all the| way around, no way to beat it, no way to | Look at those Lima bean growers | d They have taken escape out there in California @ hunch from the meat strikers and have | proceeded to hold up the bean crop yntil the hungry man will have to spend on |l beans what he saves on beet. 1 N “1 mee that Mrs. Frederick Nathan, vice | president of the National Consumers'| league, rises to remark that there sdems | 4 to be something doing among the retailers | in New York. Kind of a friendly agree- ment about so much per pound and per dozen and that sort of thing.” HMe Tries An Bxperiment. The ldea seemed to stick so Mr, Con- sumer took an idle hour at his downtown office to do some Original Investigating. Ten phone calls to grocers in the outly: ing Aistriets galned for him the fact that sugar could be had at the rate of sixteen pounds for $1 and here and there at seven- teen pownds for the same price The grocermen In the smaller st residence district seemed to hi derful uniformity of opinion. “Funny about that,” he remarked, turn- ing his attention to a list of downtown grocers and department stores. Here the | price of sugar varled from eighteen to nineteen pounds for $1. “Yes, we make a margin of profit selling | 3 it at ninetean pounds,’” admitted the down- tawn grocery folks. “It {sn't a big profit, but it isn’t a loss, elther.” | The same experiment was tried with a certain high grade of navel oranges. Down- town at the larger stores the price was 30 cents a dozen, while the Iittle dealers asked from 4 to 50 cents. “No, #{r,”" most emphatically exclaimed Harry Fischer, secretary and attorney fot the Omaha Retafl Grocers' and Butchers' assoclatfon, “we don't discuss matters of e a won- prices. Why, a member of the assoclation | W, can give away his goods it he wants to. (Up to date mone has wanted to.) Yes, They Jumped on Seap. ‘“You can get three or four men into an agreement and they will stick to It, but a hundred or two grocers—never. Somebody would always be jumping the traces. They're hard to hold together on anything { like that.” This latter statement was confirmed by a former) member of the assoeiation who remarked that a few years ago they used | N 'UNTRIMMED HATS, 98¢} Fyvelvet body—all leading colors ¥ FINE EMBR'R'D TURNOVER COLLARS ¥ , Also stocks, handreds of atyleé new this season— GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WOMEN'S Just 300 of these high grade, fashionable, untrimma_l shapes; heaver faced with bengaline and and black—all up-to-date winter shapes. Actually worth up to $10— Thursday CLEARANCE OF WOMEN'S WINTER CLOAKS, $5 ¥ WORTH UP TO $12.50 These cloaks are all this winter's styles—long lengths and lined. They are very 5 - good quality and have been selling regularly up to $12.560 each— Thursday at .. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE One great lot of wbmen’s night gowns, somo § elaborately made, trimmed with laces 98c )y and embrolderies—many slip over effects, worth up to $2, at, each .... HEATHERBLOOM PETTICOATS 98¢ Material looks like silk, rustles like sllk and g wears twice as long. These siirts \ are perfectly made in all sz 98C special at, each S b N CLOAK SALE IN BASEMENT Several hundred women's warm and new winter y cloaks—good styles—actually worth s up to $8.00,'at ....... 2.98 Manufacturer's Samples and Broken Lots of Women's | 18-inch fine embroidered 50¢ flouncings and skirtings, also corset cover embroid- erfes and galloons, worth-up 1 156 at.8adlh. ©7. . 3 A 2h, 5 i . == e Fine embroidery edgings and insertions — medium- and narrow widths, neat open- bargains. Are Now popular favor, shades to please everybody. too, are selling freely. showing are advisable, Selections yard . ... Pure Linen Torchon Laces 5(: Hundredg of pleces on sale Thurs- day, well made linen edges and {usertions, one to four inches wide. More durable than any other kinds for un- derwear purposes, worth to 10¢ and c 16¢ yard, at ....o0000ann bags, worth to $3.00, for Buyers' and Managers’ Sale The departmint managers are fighting it out this week in the race for sales. Every one is offering his strongest Stocks are being forced down before the buyers go east for Spring Merchandise. Prices now are ground to the finest point on all Winter Goods. Spring Silks for 1910 on the Counters Pongees; Rajahs and Mars Silks are destined to have another run of They are brought out in smooth and rough effects with new colorings surpassingly beautiful. Fashlon has given her strongest endorsment to right in the forefront with broadest assortments. Evening and street The new rose, delft and green shades are particularly well liked, the new iridescent effects, them. Bennett's are from this early $12_5_$13—5 Valenciennes Laces Twelve Ya ds fnr.....5oc A very fine line of German and French Vals. In edges and inser- tions to match. New importations. New patterns. No better Val. lace values have ever appeared in town, at— 12 Yards 50c Two Cases New Wash Tissues at 15¢ and 19¢ The Wash Goods showing boasts of the newest and most desirable lines for sprifg 1910. Not a single piece from last year in the line. New fabrics, new 'patterns are everywhere. There's an advance special scheduled for Thursday, consisting of two cases 32 inch Tissues regularly selling at 26c and 36c & yard. There are checks and - stripes in pretty new color combinations, at, yard, for ... Bennett's Give You Choice of 200 315 WOMEN'S SUITS AND COATS Until now selling for $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00, at . . . You'll never see a greater opportunity. The suits touch the highest de- gree ‘of tailoring art and refined style. Handsome worsted materials in best shadings superb broadcloth models and white, serge suits are embraced in the collection. They are lined with genuine Skinner Satin. These garments are the product of the highest clase of man tailors who devote their entire time on high grade to have a lot of trouble holding together on the matter of laundry soap. This same soap today Is selllng down- town at seven and elght bars for a quar- ter, while the “others”—those further from ,the clty—make a pructically uniform price of six bars for @ quarter. These latter, it %0 happens, are members of Mr. Fischer's assoclation. “The retall groeers organized to cut out bad credits,” explalned Mr.) Fischer. “There used to be lots of fallures among the grocers, but they are not falling any more.” . Mr. Ultimate Consumer can't get it out of his head that with the blg downtown grocers consistently under- selling the outlylng stores that have the holcest patronpge and evidently a uni- %rm scale of prices, there may he such a thing In Omaha as a Retallers’ Trust, of which the big fellows are not members. Good Thing to Hide Behind. | “And, incidentally,” observes Mr. U. ., | “it this is a fact, the clamor against tha | Meat and Storage House Trust affords a | good means of refuge for the local com. bine."” Mrs, F. J. Burnett, head of the house- hold economics department of the Woman's Club, has tried a Ilttle experinfent in buy- ing from the original producers, which she dlscusses with some merriment. “The farmers about Omaha seem to by using the telephone to great advantage,l" she remarked. “I'd like to see one who was foolish enough to sell his goods for less than the retaller is getting for the same stuff. I have observed that (he farmer Is pretty well informed about what he can get for his stuff.” G. COLLIN FINDS CITY LAWS ARE TO BE OBEYED 18 Tmpressed with the Anent Clean Yards by Police Judge. He Fact George Collin has gotten another re- mifider that the clty ordinances were made to ‘be obeyed. “You're a nice sort of citizen,” said Po- lico Judge Crawford, fining him $10 for neglecting. to have cleaned the yards at the houses, 2420 Cuming/ afid 900 and 811 North Twenty-fifth streets. “You want to have all the advantages of a metropolitan | city and will do nothing to keep your prop- erty in & healthful and sanitary condi- tion.” Health Officer Bonce stated that he found the yards in o most Insanitary state. They were plled up with garbage, and Coliin, who thought that he should not have to pay for the cleaning of them, admitted that some of the garbage had been there since the summer. Collin, who gave notice of appeal, was held in_court until the bond was perfected He has_been frequently prosecuted foy similar offenses, and the court records show that it is only under compwysion he will acknowledge his responsibilities as, an awner of property. work patterns, 3%0'10: per yard ..... per yard: . il ) .25e_ y, WOMEN'S ONE-CLASP CAPE GLOVES 650c PAIR ¥ ¥ [ixcellent quality of cape gloves, in New Englsh tan shades ¥ A sizes 5% to 7%, and worth regularly 85¢ a pair —Thursday, on bargain square, at, pair .50c work exclusively. You'll have to hurry. of former prices The low price is influencing many to buy an extra suitii Any suit or coat, without exception, regnrdle‘n sl5 THURSDAY . CHOCOLATE DAY SWEETLAND—BAS[ AHCADE Famous old fashioned Italian Bitter Sweets—assorted fresh y fruit flavors, also the favorite nut center chocolates—reg- ularly 40¢ a pound—on sale Thursday only, gt By Delicious Opera Caramels—40¢ quality, Ib. .... AR ] Iowa Miafln is Found Dead; Charles Bennett Found with Pistol in‘Hand and Hole in Head, He is Supposed to Have Killed Self. The body of Charles E. Bennett of Paralta, Linn county, Tows, = belleved to have committed suigide within & halt hour of his discovery, was found lying on an old door in Chriy Jensen's lumber yard, Fourteenth and Davenpart streets, at 1:35 o'clock Wednesday ‘afternoon. In his right hand the dead man held a revolver. He had died evidently from a bullet wound in his forehead. A shot In the direction of the lumber yard was heard by Willan: Simpson, Who was at the Winter stabled on the opposite corner. Soon after Sam Garth, who w passing the vard, gaw,the dead man and reported to the police. - Willis Crésby, cor- oner, took charge of the body and will make an investigation. The man’s clothes and genera! appearance gave the Impress- jon that he was a workman. He was probably about 45 years of age. Counterfeit Dollars buy trouble, but a genuiue quarter buys Dr. King's New Life Pills, for constipa- tion, malagia and jaundice, For sale by Beaton Drug Co. The Fountain Head of Life Is The Stomach A man who has @ weak and impaired stomach and who does mot properly digest his will weak and impoverished, and that his insufficiently nourished. Dr. PIERCE'S soon find that his blood has become whole body is improperly and GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY promotes the flow of In mind and cool Im judgement. This ‘‘ Discovery'* is a pure, glycerio extract of American medicst absolutely free from alcohol and all ingredieats are priated on Bostrums. injurious, habit-forming drugs. Al its relationship with medicine. Don’t sccept a secret nostrum as remedy OF KNOWN COMPOS any cures made by it Dispensary ring pi Asx vour yea edical Association, Dr. LABOR ASKS NEW FAR: LAW Local Union Men Propose Change in! Homestead Statutes. MAKE IT EASY FOR THE POOR MAN L. V. Guye Proposes Plan to Bur- kett Where Two With May Take Claim feet It. “Back to the farm,” the cry sounded at | the recent meeting in Chicago of Burlington rallroad officlals who are promoting home- stead claims In the northwest, will be taken up by Central Labor union of Omaha at its next meeting, February 4. L. V. Guye, trustee of the organization, will present a resolution aiming at a final revision In the homestead ‘aws which will enable perspns of very small means to take advantage of the government offers in land. The resolution will be forwarded | to Washington and it s believed will be the basis of & blll to be presented to con- gress. *‘According to the present law Guye, “we are informed by railroad offi- clals and others In touch with the situar tion, that a man must have in the neighr borhood of §1,00 before he can take ad- ventage of the government homestead: “A man working for.a moderate salary is thus practically prevented from fiink for a homestead. He must leave his home, his business and go west and live on the land for a prescribed term, make improve- ments and oultivate the soll before the tract is his. If two -persons could make 4 joint homestead entry—not possible under the present law—one could ‘fill the residence requirement while the other could remain at home and contribute toward the expenses of the other. At the end of the term both could share the land.” At the meeting of ‘Burlington officials held at the La Salle hotel in Chicago the land seekers' movement was put up clearly to the rallway men. It was shown that thousands of men are elamoring to go west in search of homes of their own, but have not the capital to back them. An example was shov™n In the presence of & clerk who attended the meeting. Hé af advised not to apply for'a homestead unless’ he had funds amounting close to $1,000. > “It would take me five years to save that mueh,” he said, “and then It would seem llke & blg expenditure to lay that much dut If order to secure a tract of land The resolution to be presented to the | short Regular price for both one year. .$7.50 Daily Boe (without Sunday).........$4.00 McClure’s Msgazize ......oceeeeee. 160 CLUBBING OFFERS Daily apd Sunday Bee.......es.....$6.00 Woman’s Home Companion ......... 150 Our Price ONLY $6.50 lonr Price ONLY Regular price for both one year. S-ROJ $4.60 Daily and Stnday Bee...... McClure’s Magazine . S $6.00 op A Our Price ONLY Regular price for both one year. 37—50 $6.50 THE OMAHA BEE OMAHA, NEB. at an mmendment .in the federal laws, in substance as follows: Be it enacted that two persons, both of whom_are qualified homestead entrymen, may hereafter make a joint homestead | entry. Residence upon the homestead and general compliance with the homestead law by one of the entrymen will be suffi- cient to make final proof and secure pat- ent, provided that at tie time proof is made it is shpwn that the entryman who did not reside upon the homestead con- tributed not /less than $00 toward the support of the entryman residing upon the homestead and In making permanent improvements thereon, provided further that at the time final proof is made the entryman residing upon the land shall | make & dlvision of the homestead into two parts and the other entryman may take choice of efther of the two parts and patent issue separately. The attention of Senator Burkett of Ne- braska has been called to the action pro- posed by the Central Labor union. He in- | structed the officials of the union to form- ulate their suggestions Into a resolution and if approved by the labor union to forward it on to Washington. NEW ONE—NOT A JOKE, EITHER | Peas Will Be Higher Next Year Be- Se Supply Short Now, cause Lovers of peas may face a shortage in the crop this spring, as the supply of seed is The crop was short last year in the pea growing district. Sweet gorn is In about the same condition and indications are the demand for these will exceed the supply. ¥ Seed men say this will force up the price. This is not a joke. “You Can’t Tell What They'll Do” So Says E. A. Cudahy When Asked if Omaha Packers Are Called to Chieago. “No one connected with Cudahy & Co., nor others of the South Omaha packers has been served with subpoenas to appear before the grand jury in Chicago,” said E. A. Cudahy, in answer to a question In regard to the Inquiry concerning the Na- tional Packing company. “But you can't tell what they will do in Chicago. However, there has been no in- timation of such action.” At the headquarters of each of the other packing plants in South Omaha, a lke statement was made. There i no danger from ecroup when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is used. Eplleptic Takes Strychuine. MARSHALLTOWN, Ta., Jan. 26.—(Spectal Telegram.)—Charles E. Sheridan, aged 4, committed sucide last night by taking strychnine. He was & victim of epllepsy. A LINIMENT FOR EXTERNAL USE. One of the most valuable qualities of Mother's Friend is that 1t safe-guards the future health of the mother. It is a liniment to be applied externally to the body, the use of which lubricates the muscles and tendons, softens the glands and ducts, prevents lumps forming in the bisasts, and relieves the pain, mervousness, nausea, and other troubles from which so many expectant mothers suffe: ‘When Mother's Friend is Mnnlwulhnumuuih.umtornauyudnmflmm tion of the term. Women who massage with this grest liniment are always saved much suffering when baby comes, and recover more quickly, and without ill effects, Mother’s Priend is sold at drug stores. Write for our free book ble information for expectant mothers. Central Labor union by My, Guye v\udml containing valua- THE BRADFIELD 00., ATLANTA, GA. Omaha’s Favorite Bottled Beer Delivered to your residence The same courteous treatment; same prices and same prompt delivery guaranteed Write or telephone WM. J. BOEKHOFTF, Retail Dealer Office 808 South 7th Street. Phone--Bell, Douglas 119; Independent A2119. | | A"Word About Pay-as~ You Enter Cars The new cars on Farnam Street have heen thoroughly tried out now and we,believe they are liked by our patrons. The eomfort of passengers will be still better served if pas- sengers will move toward the front of the car and use the front exit whenever possible. This will avoid congefifion at the rear of the car and facilitate both entrance and exit. OMAHA & COUNCIL BLUFFS STREET RAILWAY COMPANY | - Service and Appearance are the two requirements of & shoe and the shoe which com- bines these qualifications with reasonableness in price is lust the one you are look- ing for. Good Value is satisfaction. You buy right when youb the’Always v done” auality of cuts. Bas R Bros Exaaaving Co. $3.00 = $3.50 Just fills the bill all along the line. There are no better shoe values than we offer. Have you noticed? This is good weather for rubbers. We sell them in all styles, Cook Shoe Co. 1609 Farnam St. “STANDS EVERY TEST.” ‘What care we for drifting snmow? ‘What oare we how the north wind blow? While we have plenty of bread to eat, Mado from the finest of all wheats Perfect product of Updike's mill, = Bolted aud sacked with care ana skill; Pride of the family—pride of the west, “Pride of Omaha” stands every tost. MRS.R. H. ROBERTSON, R. F. D. No, 3. Box 95. 8. Omaha, Neb. FREE! FREE! An Order on Her Grocer for a 24 Ib, Sack of Pride of Omaha Flour to Every Woman who malls us a verse of four to six lines (which we use for advertising) about Pride of Omaha Flour. Updike Milling Co. 1513 Sherman Ave., Omaha, Neb, Established 1879) An Inhalation for Whooping-Cough, Croup, Bronchitis, Coughs, Diphtheria, Catarrh. Qrosolone is a Boon to Asthmatics. Doss 1t not seem more effective to breatho in & remedy for diseases of the breathiug organs than 1o taks the remmedy 1nto tho siomach! Cresolene cures because the air, rendered s carried over We dissesed surface with every 'breath, giving prolonged an Son-tant treatmeat. 1t i4 Lbvaiuable to mothers with small ohildren, AESISTERLD, u.s. pav. o7 THE BEER YOU LIKE Censcmers' Distributer John Nittler 3224 So. 24th Street, iable Denti§try Taft's Dental Rooms HOTELS. " HOTEL EVROPEAN The Beat Farm Paper. RESORTS. The land of perpetual June and Roses. . Less thand days from New York: 12 hours from Florie da, Temperature 6810 78 de- o8 during winter moriths. The fisous Colonial Hotel is here. Pull lars 1 regand 1o this most delighttul g ioler resoriires 5 requent, Addros ¥ Coast Raflway, and Cyba Mi New York, o Prominent Appoln ROME MILLER s Vorida w1 Bow York P oy Fier i Ot ot 8