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New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Campaign for Use of ''Sea
Leather" Is Getting Results

The campaign of the Bureau Of Fish
cries, United States Department Of
Commerce, to bring into more general
use sea leather" tanned from the
hides of marine animals, is getting
tangible results. A New York firm
aided by the department has evolved
asatisfactory process in tanning. which
has been most difficult to obtain. Shark,
rays, doRhsh. blackiish, etc. are being
used in the experimental. The scarcity
Of leather and the resultant riee in
price Of footwear have caused the de-
partment 40 take up the proposition,
and WORK In Englend has proved N
fcc slhtc ncc whcr, Y,denenAcn&
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Nem norh urfbme

ELMER E. PoRzET, hfty-six years
~ old, of 169 East 112th Street, ap-
pealed to Magistrate Levine in Harlem
court yesterday to curb the cave
woman propensities Of his wife, Mary.
He said she was accustomed to beating
him up on the slightest provocation
and that the last time she did it he
presented SO sorry an appearance when
he went to work he nearly lost his job.
Elmer is nearly six feet tall, while his
pugnacious spouse is five feet six.
Mrs. Porzet admitted to Magistrate
Levine that she occasionally took a
wallop at her husband, but justified it
on the ground that he was Every ag-
gravating." She said she had broken
soap dish over his head last Tuesday.
"He had an idea he was running the
house, and / had to show him he
wasn't" she said.
The magistrate told her he would
discharge her only on condition that
sho promised to "let Elmer be" in the
future.
Mary promised
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Peer Faces Bankruptcy
Though Heir to Wealth
Ellington, Grandson of Bradley
Martins, Is in Line for Earl
dom of Craven

LONDON. Sept. 25.-Viscount Uffne-
Ton, whose name appears in the list OF
recelYing orders in bankruptcy, is
nc heir to the Earldom of Craven and
MS maternal grandmother was Mrs.
Bradley Martin, of New York.
Ihe newspapers express the opinion
that the young viscount's cmbarrass-
mcnts are only temporary, since he is
said to be heir to much OF the wealth
Of his American grandmother, and in
addition is heir to bis fathers lands
and three mansions. Lord Ellington
came Of age in 1a17 He was serious
y wounded whic' fighting in France,
IL beng recessary TO amputato his
right lng above The knee.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Women s Top
Coats of
Imported TWeed
New, i'm the Coat Salons

A well-cut, swagger-look-
ing top-coat of English ma
terial is one Of the very best
adjuncts to her travelling,
motoring, or street costume
q woman can own.
These are show oofed
tweeds-lovely gray, green
and gray mixtures-black
and white and brown and
white.
At $50 are four models
featuring patch pockets, bone
buttons, raglan sleeves and
adjustable collars.
Other models at $69.5O
and $3.50 are half-lined
with silk serge, like a mans
top-coat, equipped with large
patch pockets and made al
together smart by many
small details of fineness.
Second floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Denikine Gives Painting
TO American Red Cross
Russia Crucified," Work of a
Soldier, Said To BE Nota.
bic Work of Art

KHARKOV, Southern Russia, Sept.
tvia Paris. Sept. 2O).~-"Russia
Crucihed," remarkable painting by a
Russian soldier, has eebn presented by
General Denikine, commencdr- in-chief z
OF the army Of South Russia, 10 the
American Red Cross.
ArtiS's vino have seen she painting
pronounce It work Of singuiar power
and mag nation f. rep3.e's cr,ts = fe-
iaaie figure in peasant dross. nailed 20
= CROSS. while circle of scarlet devils
dance around her. Through cloud
~h'eh hhlf obscrrcs its features, iecrs
the face Of Tsotzky. General Denikine
nas expxcssed the wish that the picture
may be reproduced D. poster in
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Sea Snail Isl Living
Battle of IIndeIible Ink

Along the coast OF New England
there is a common species Of sea snail
that is a living bottle of indelible Ink.
1t Is crimson ink, very beautiful and
quite as durable, when applied to lin
geries, as any that one can buy. The
molusk is found clinging to rocks just
below the level of low tide, and the
ink is contained in whiteish vein be-
meath the skin Of its back The fluid
is at first yellow in color, but when a
garment marked with it is exposed to
the sun it turns green, then blue, then
purple and finally to brilliant un-
changeablc crlmson.-Detroit News.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24

HARKENING to the alarm shouted
IL by the sexton, men attending q
prayer meeting yesterday afternoon in
Rutgers Presbyterian Church, Seventy
third Street and Broadway, Joined in
the pursuit OF man who had stolen a
TIN box from the basement of the edifice.
With the sexton, Lee Laurence, in the
lead, they chased the fugitive into the
arms of Detective Joseph Maloney, who
was standing in front of the residence
of Charles NJ. Schwab, at West End
Avenue and Seventy-third Street Ar
raigned in the West Side court, the
prisoner gave the name of John Light
singer, and said he came from West
Virginia two days ago. The box, which
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
SILK frOcks

make informal winter eve
nings the least of oar wor-.
ries.
A jaunty short Russian blouse
and loops at the side Of the skirt
settle the question for a taupe
satin frock.
The apron with accordion
plated ruffle, so Partisan, wins
its way into a black satin frock.
The harem influences the
over-skirt Of a charming black
crepe meteor frock, whose wide
crush girdle is embroidered in
copper color.
The long Redingote tunic of
a crepe de chine frock uses Lam
vim insertion and n net and Va
lenciennes lace gnef to en-
hancc itself.
Brown and taupe are respec-
lively the favored colors in a
satin frock which begins with
two accordion-plaited and one
plain tier for a skirt and ends in
a graceful surplice blouse.
Sizes 81 to az.
Second Aoc~, Ola B~ffa1nr
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
German Losses Heavy

bee. estimated at AZ low AZ $1,000 900.
as Compared with nearly G6,0Ooy0OO b.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
For the comfort
and safety
of baby
Enameied play yards

Enan1eied play yards
with khaki canvas floors and lit
tie counters on either side keep
baby from going where he
shouldn't and yet give him
plenty of room to have a beau
tiful time and roll around a bit:
AZ inches square, SO.
Babies walkers
"a cute little wheeled support
ing affair with seat, all nicely
enameled, which teaches babv
how to walk, 81.
Babies High Chairs
made of bent wood, strong and
not easily toppled over, with a
tray which, of course, lifts up
and down, a very good style,
white enameled, So.
Comfy cribs
very comfortable and safe:
screened in; can be used as a
wheeled bassinet in the day.
time and bed at night, $26.75.
Hobby horse
with seat and rocker compart-
ments, SO.
BaSSinefS on wheels
Ribbon trimmed, made Of
f. white enamel by q good maker,
$22.
GO=CarfS
twelve good styles to select
from ranging in price from $l4
to $40.
Baby Carriages
of genuine reed; easily run
ming; with reversible gears; up
holstered In corduroy. $e1.bo.
Third Gallery. K NV BuiIdinv.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Discriminating
lUO5llen
lUiIL like these
,$65 fr0cks

Paris originates, America
adapts, to make the type of
frock best adapted to the
needs and taste of the Ameri-
can woman noted for being
we'll dressed.
We have studied the trend
OF fashion and applied the
Wanamaker standard of ma
terial and workmanship in
securing these dresses.
TrO1teur frOCkS
are the ground work of q
winter wardrobe. We have
four models at $685..
The slim woman will be vet
more slim in frock of wool
velours which features the long
waist basque tieing in the back
deep basket pockets-and long
close-titting sleeves.
The panel frock of tricotine
which is sketched needs no COM
ment.
A chemise model with the
Paris-favored extended hip-line
and embroidery at the square
neck and at the waist is it's own
excuse for being.
A chic little over-skirt lends
the smartest of airs to another
frock which favors loose lines,
and embroidery at the waist and
on the deep cuffs.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
GlOm Sale
1858 prs. W0n,en'S
gloves

1,716 pairs women's tan cape
skin gloves, seconds" of So and
$3.50 grades. ........$1.55 pair
102 pairs gray capeskin slip-on
gloves, strap at wrist; size 71a
only; $3.50 grade. -. .$l.55 pair
1900 pairs 1-clasp capeskin;
tan, Neaver, mahogany; all sizes;
$3.50 grade. ..$l.e5 pair
1890 pairs 2-clasp French
lambskin glace; white, tan; all
sizes; $3.50 grade. 80. .$1.95 pair
240 pairs 1-clasp chamois nat
ural tone, pique sewn, wash
able ............... .$3.55 pair
1870 pairs 12-button mousque-
taire gloves, white glace,
$3.55 pair
Main Aisle, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Black velvet frOCkS

solve many a winter problem
especially when they are Sc
lected to become many types
of women.
The coat frock sketched can
be worn in place Of the dressy
suit.
Russian blouse when embroi-
dered in a stunning pattern al
ways finds favor.
AS does the long line Redin-
cote model which so becomes the
large woman.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Ike NEW EDISON
"Tbe Phouosrotk uitk a Sonf

This wonderful instru-
ment may be seen and
proven and purchased in
the Wanamaker Music
Salons, together with the
Re-Creations recorded
exclusively for it. Every
New Edison phonograph
with the exception of
the sos models housed
in a Period cabinet, be-
ginning with the grace
full Heppelwhite at $155.
You must see. above all
other models-the Off
cial Laboratory model
a duplicate of the famous
original Edison labora-
tory instrument, upon the
development and compile
ton of which Mr.. Edison
spent three million dol
lars. To be had in Chip
pendale on William and
Mary style.
Our stock of the New
Creations at this time is '
be better for you to come
Edison has RE-created tn,
spark of motion in music
strator is at your service.
All models are sold Oh
Edison Demonstrating Salon
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Babies High Chairs

made of bent wood, strong and
not easily toppled over, with a
tray which, of course, lifts up
and down. a very good style,
white enameled, So.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Babies walkers

"a cute little wheeled support
ing affair with seat, all nicely
enameled, which teaches baby
how to walk, 81.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
GO=CarfS

twelve good styles to select
from ranging in price from $14
to $40.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Hobby horse

with seat and rocker compart-
ments, SO.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
BaSSinefS on wheels

Ribbon trimmed, made Of
white enamel by u good maker,
$22.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24

MISC Anna Case, OF the metropolitan
Opera Company, the first artist to
proce, By comparative tone test, that
Edison's Recreation Of the roics can-
not be distinguished from the original.
V Edison Photographs and Re-
very complete. No time could
and find out for yourself how
le soul, the feeling, the electric
&c. An expert Edison demon
N convenient monthly terms.
ns-First Gallery, New Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Baby Carriages

OF genuine reed; easily run
ming; with reversible gears; up
holstered in corduroy. $e1.5o.
Third Gallery. K NV Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-24
Comfy cribs

very comfortable and safe =;
screened in; can be used as a
wheeled bassinet in the day
time and a bed at night, S26.75.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31
BY KARL v. Won WIEGAND.
Universal Service staff Correspondent

Berlin, Aug. 50,-Germany's Zep-
pelin feet will not swell the allied
air forces. 1t has been destroyed.
Determined that the victorious
allies should not have Germany's
great aerial feet, notwithstanding
the provisions of the peace treaty, a
young naval officer, according to
what seems a reliable report, emit
lated the example of Admiral Won
Reuter- at Scapa Flow by causing
the greater number of Zeppelins,
which were to be turned over to
the allies, to be "saboaged" in their
sheds.
About 10 Zeppelins are left of the
90 built during the war.
The peace treaty provides for
their surrender.
Mote: Article 202 of the peace
treaty provides that on the coming
into force of the pact delivery shall
be made by Germany to tine principal
allied and associated powers of all
dirigibles able to take the air being
manufactured, repaired or as
sembled." In the meantime these
craft were to be maintained at
Germany's expense).
One Still Intact.
Ore, the LIZ, which is uncon-
pleted, is still intact at the Zeppelin
works at Freidrichslafen. The other
Is are in various air harbors, chiefly
in northern Germany, in the vicin-
ity of the North Sea and Baltic
coasts. OF the latter 10 or IL are
said to have been sabotaged-to all
intents and purposes as good as de-
stroyed.
Acting, it is alleged, upon his own
initiative and responsibility, the
young naval officer, whose name is
not yet revealed, is said to have
ordered the cables by which the
huge Zeppelins are suspended in
their sheds, to be cut, causing the
airships to crash to the ground,
crushing the gondolas and engines
and twisting the framework so that
they can be considered Sunk
There is reason to believe that the
plan to prevent the allies from get
ting the Zeppelins has been in con-
in certain circles for
some time. But indications are that
the government had no knowledge
of the plan and that it was carried
out without its knowledge.
Government Investigates.
Answering my request for a
statement. an official of the foreign
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31
German Naval Officer
Destroys Zeppelin Fleet
Provisions of Peace Treaty Lieutenant
Emulates Example of Admiral Won Reuter- at Scapa
Flow and Destroys Big Airships in Their Sheds.

office said that Immediately the
matter becoming known there the
government began investigation. 1t
was added that the deed could have
been only "that of some irrespon-
! sble individual" who would be pro-
ceeded against as soon as it was
certain who was involved.
In nationalist circles it is consid-
cred a patriotic act whatever the
consequences be. 1t is compared to
the scuttling of the German fleet at
Scapa Flow.
Through the Inauguration of air
travel between Berlin and the Swiss
border there had just come lively
renewal of interest in Zeppelins.
The officer responsible for the de-
struction is reported to have disap-
peared, but this is not yet confirmed
Three of the oldest and most obso-
lete type of Zeppelins in the sheds
near the Baltic sea are reported un-
harmed. 1t is not certain that
1911" the last and largest Zeppelin
completed of those that attacked
London, is among the "scuttled"
airships.
CONSERVATION was apparent at the
foreign offices when the report first
became known there. 1t was prompt
ly and emphatically denied that the
government could have had any
knowledge of the plan. On the con-
trary, it was asserted that efforts
had been made to avoid further trout
BILE for the government from certain
clements.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31
Apartment Tenants Look
TODistrict Court for Relief
Continued from Page One.)

the owners instituted election pro
ceedings against the occupants O
the apartments.
1--WE have considered carefully
this feature of the case" he re.
piled. There is way to meet the
issue, and I think I am safe in pre-
dieting that not single tenant will
be elected because he refuses to
be victimized by the Omaha rental
combine"
Organized tenants not only have
been laying their plans for a de-
fensive, but declare they are pre-
pairing for an aggressive attack.
Attorneys are of the opinion that
an illegal combine exists among
certain operatives, house agents in
Omaha. They say they will be
able to produce evidence, and while
it was hoped that this would be de-
veloped by the city commissioners,
their failure to do so has not dis
couraged men and women who have
indicated a purpose to delve to the
bottom of the affair.
Urges Grand Jury.
1T may be necessary for spe-
cial grand jury to make the investi-
CATION" asserted one of the attor-
neys. mayor Smiths indifference
to thousands of oppressed citizens
of this city, who have right to ex-
pect his support, and the efforts of
other commissioners to throw cold
water on this investigation, will not
affect our plans in the least.
These men at the city hall saw
chance to take advantage of the
imposition of apartment house dwell
lers to play politics. They stepped
to the front with high sounding
speeches, but when the spot light
was turned on them, they failed mis-
erably. They could not stand the
inspection.
after their laundering failures,
both in the food and rent investi-
CATION, it is my opinion the people
of Omaha have learned to expect
very little from the city hall may
Iority.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31

close their records have been ex-
cused from doing SO, despite the
fact that City Attorney Mossman
asserted the council has authority
to force access to the books Of
property owners.
II think we are safe in assuming
Friday nights effort marks the final
attempt on the part of city officials
to do anything for u.s." said ten
ant of the Angelus apartment.
Commissioner Ringer, who pre-
sided over the investigation, ad-
journed the meeting without set
ting the time for another gathering.
Like Food probe"
Gust like their food investiga-
ton" declared one of the attorneys,
this rent proposition is a huge
joke so far as the city council is
concerned. There is an influence
dominating the city commissioners
which cannot be prevailed against
until the authority of certain men,
bers has been curtailed. If we ex-
pect to get anywhere, at least three
members of the council must be re-
moved, or we will have to take our
cause to the district court"
81 do not look for anything def
mite in this direction" he continued,
until the latter part of September.
Most of the high rates are sched-
uled to take effect October l.. We
have formulated plan of action,
which l do not feel free to disclose
at this time. With three other at
torneys l have gone into this matter
thoroughly and I am positive that
there is legal and proper way out
of this trap which was set by the
landlords for their tenants"
1t was declared number of suits
would be filed in the district court,
which more than likely would in
volve almost endless litigation. This
plan, it was declared, would tie up
of dollars in rentals, with
the possibility that property owners
would not be able to collect from
their tenants for many months.
The attorney was asked what &C
ton was contemplated in the event
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31
Retail Grocer is Pictured as Merchant Who
Serves Humanity Without Hope of Reward
Cameron Secretary and
Guide Describes the Member the Trade
"They RE Losing Money" He Says.

profits in a haphazard way. l tried
to show them that they could make
more money by keeping accurate
accounts" Mr.. Cameron testified.
Young Men, Beware!
His story of the life of the aver.
age grocer would discourage any
young man who had ambitious to
see his name on the door.
But he pictured the bright side
by telling of few Omaha grocers
who are making money and this is
how they are doing it: You must
have a wife. Rent a small place
with living rooms in the rear. You
and the wife can wait on the Gus
toners and live in the rear rooms.
DO all of the delivering yourselves
and hire no clerks. You will get
Your own groceries at the whole
ale rates. In this manner Mr..
Cameron believes one could sue
coed in the grocery business.
He also stated that probably not
more than Is Omaha grocers made
10 per cent during the last few years
on their capital invested. A few
may have earned from 10 to IS per
cent at the best This means that
on the 10 per cent basis a grocer
carrying an average of $4,000 stock
and liabilities would earn $1,000 for
the year, which would not be fair
salary even for himself.
Service to Humanity.
Carrying the analysis further. Mr..
Cameron added that if the average
Omaha grocer would include in his
expense account an adequate salary
for himself and other members of
his family who may have helped in
the store, he would have debit bal
ance at the end of the year. Mr..
Cameron insisted that a mere living
is not the reward that should be
earned by retail grocer.
His suggestion is that if the
grocer would lift himself out of the
slough of despond he should learn
the gentle art of marking goods to
the figures that will insure a profit.
Under present conditions, according
to Mr.. Cameron's line of reasoning,
the retail grocer is not self-serving
member of society.
."And just think of tall this time
we've been believing just the other
way round" sobbed a woman at
tending the hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31
KING AXIS DEN TO
REMAIN CLOSED
ON LABOR DAY
LiveIiest Session of Year
Sept. 8, When 1000 Wis.,
iting Merchants Will
Be in Omaha.

In honor of Labor day the regular
initiation and musical show will not
be held Monday evening at the Ak
Sar-Ben den.
The knights are planning for the
liveliest session of the year on the
following. Monday evening, Septem-
Der 8, when more than 1000 visiting
merchants will be in Omaha to at
tend the annual merchants market
week. All visitors on that day will
be invited to attend the den.
Many Cars in Parade.
w. R. Wood, A. P. Guiou and
Mrs. F. W. Judson, heads of the
floral parade, report that applica-
tons have been approved for 125
automobiles which will appear in
this big spectacle October 2. More
applications are being received. Ak
Sar-Ben officials predict that this
will be the most beautiful floral
parade ever held in the west.
Gus Renee, chief artihcer, is busy
on the new floats for the annual
electrical parade October /. He is
not ready to- announce the theme.
Post Ak-Sar-Ben Literature.
An automobile truck has been sent
out to towns within the Omaha
trade territory to distribute Ak-Sar-
Ben posters in hotels, railroad sta
tons and other public places.
Work will be started September 5
on the carnival grounds at Fifteenth
street and Capitol avenue, where the
Con T. Kennedy shows will be
shown September "a to October 4.
Members of Ak-Sar-Ben who ex-
pect to attend Omaha day at the
state fair next Thursday are re-
quested to call at the Ak-Sar-Ben
offices, 17l7 Douglas street, and OBJ
tain buttons and pennants.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-31

Any aspirant for a place in the
commercial world who would enter
the retail grocery business should
be given a mental test, if the state.
ment of ]. J. Cameron, testifying be.
fore the state food Investigators las,
week, may be accepted at their face
value.
Mr.. Cameron is secretary of the
Retail Grocers' association and also
the Retail Butchers association. He
has been the counselor and guide
of the retail grocers for a period OF
years and is known as their spokes-
man in times of need.
No Thought of Profits?
Analysing Mr.. Cameron's resume
of the proftless life of the average
retail grocer, it would appear that
this merchant is merely serving his
fellow men and women, without re-
ward in this life or assurances of any
better net profits in the life to come.
He is so oblivious to the possibili-
ties of lining his purse with pelf
that he just goes on from day to day
through the whirligig of time with
Que considering what proper amount
of margin he should add to the cost
prices of his goods.
What Mr.. Cameron Contends.
In the usual well-regulated bust
ness there are generally accepted
principles which require the apph-
cation of an overhead per cent OF
expense deducted from the gross
profits to determine the net profits.
Mr.. Cameron said he believed the
average grocer is applying 20 per
cent as gross and that his overhead
expense averages 1871 per cent,
which would leave ~ per cent
net.
Applying that to a typical case,
it would mean that a grocer having
annual sales of $4,000 would have
a net profit of $3.50. But figures do
not always tell the story. according
to Mr.. Cameron. who insists that
most of the Omaha grocers are los
ing money this year
And they are losing money. he
insisted, because they do not have
the temerity to raise the prices as
fast as the wholesalers mark up
their figures.
Says Competition is Keen.
Competition is so strong among
the grocers that they are afraid that