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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
READING RAILWAY
\ PLANS EFFICIENCY
Ai
Company Would Effect Econ
omy and Avoid Confusion
When U. S. Returns Road
TO HAVE 8 DEPARTMENTS

4 plan to effect greater efficiency and
avoid the confusion expected t develop
March when railroads are released
from government control and returned
to private ownership has been complet-
ed by officials of the Philadelphia 'nno
Reading Railway.
Agnew -. Dice, president, has ap-
proved a plan which will subdividc the
various departments in logical and
scientific business method of operation.
The elimination of useless depart
meuts and channels of operations which
have duplicating functions or which
overlap will be among the first changes.
The economy to be effected will bene-
fit the company materially, it is said.
not only in matter of saving salary eX-
penditures. but in causing more direct
action and less loss by eliminating pos
sible friction of conflicting departments.
Three Main Departments
The railroad. it is understood. will
be divided into three great depart
mentS: Passenger traffic. freight traffic
and department of general coal traf
fic.
Under these respective heads there
shape themselves three other divisions
that VIII be controlled ana directed
rs follows: The New York division of
passenger and freight. the Atlantic City
and other seashore resort lines and the
coal area routes.
Among the appointments becoming
effective as of March / follow:
Assistant to the president. John +.
Auch. vice president Charles II.
Ewing. in charge Of oncration aud
maintenance, vice president T.. Il.
Crosley. in charge of traffic: general
solicitor. William T.. Kntcr: comp
troller, A. B. Bierck, and purchasing
agent, ]. D. Lands.
Passenger Traffic Head
Just which of the appointces will as.
sumo control of the new division is not
known. other than it is expected that
Vice President Crosley will be named
to supervise the Office of general
passenger traffic manager.
The general plans seem to correspond
closely to that Of the reorganization
adopted by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Co. The two grand divisions largely
within the state, the New York travel
and coal section traffic will fall under
two Offices, each with a general super
intendent. one located in Philadelphia
and one in Reading.
While it is understood that the
freight and traffic will be separate and
distinct Offices, it is not likely that on
the New York division any strict line Of
demarcation will be drawn. but that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
Patrolman Discovers Fire

Fire was discovered in the wood e
working establishment of George Weiss,
1220-22 North Mascher street, at 4
O'Clock this morning by Patrolman Ma =
hony, of the Front and Master streets
station. The fire was extinguished after
loss of $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
Women's SIP to SIS
High Shoes, $7.85
80 Grades
$685.

From regular stock. Made from best
feathers Tan or black )calfskin,
glazed kid and patent colt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
Overcoats, Now

OVERCOATS-The exceedingly popular uIstel
and ulsterettes are we'll represented. Otht
youthful styles and conservative coats as wei
latter with velvet collars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
WOmen's Taffeta
Dresses. SD 90

Newest of the new have elbow
sleeves, plain bodice fastening
in back with bow, harem
skirt with deep plaits and
puffed at sides. Novelty silk
braiding is the effective trim
ming. One pictured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
Women's Spring
WrapS. S69.75

wonderfully graceful in line,
featuring yoke back. coat front
with pockets and belt, large
collar with throw tie. Devel-
oped from duvetone in spring
colors. Plaid silk lining.
Lit Brothcrs-Second Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
What About the Price of Sugar?

Omaha householders are much mystified by
the gyrations of the sugar market and supply.
Housewives, limited to purchases Of pound
at time, hear with amazement of how sugar
can be bought in Lincoln in 81 quantities at a
lower figure than here. and how in Denver the
purchase may be made in sack lots at 1215
cents, and they wonder why Omaha should be
so completely marooned as tits at present These
may be interested in the statement from the
American Sugar Refining company that it is
planning to resume its normal activities, and
that the new price will be on basis that will
enable wholesalers to purchase around 14M
cents E. O. b. Also that the cane growers and
manufacturers Of Cuba have split in their as
ISOLATION, because of failure TO agree as to how
the loot should be divided. Almost any sort
OF deduction may be drawn from these sepa-
rated bits of information, save the one the
women folks would like to have, namely when
and where will they get the sugar. The dis
closures promised by United States District At
torney Allen still are looked up in the archives
at Washington, and may remain there. Relief
is not in sight. and patience is sorely tried
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
Siberia and Japanese Ambitions.

Withdrawal of United States troops from
Siberia is reported to be causing some wonder
ment in Japan. That country asks the United
States to make formal declaration of policy as
to Siberia. Back of this may be dscerned the
ambition of the Toxic government to expand
its control over a considerable portion of the
Asiatc mainland. In absence of any declara-
ton of intention or interest from the United
States, the Japanese may decide that they are
amply justified in proceeding to seize so much
of the territory as they can from the reds. This
foreshadowed by the assertion that Japan will
find "single-handed opposition to the reds a
heavy burden, both in military sense and
financially. However, it is unthinkable that
Japan will withdraw its forces from Siberia"
There you have it. In the rich territory of
eastern Siberia the Nipponese will find COM
pensation for any efforts they may be called
on to make to hold back the reds. A Mongol
race will return to Mongolia, and the teening
millions of the island empire that have been
clamoring for an outlet will find plenty of room
to develop in wilds of the older land. Thus
may be solved one while another of the great
questions of advancing civilization will be post
poned and perhaps complicated
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
Discomfort

The United States was settled by people who
were disconnected and who faced the privations
OF the wilderness in the belief that they were
going to better themselves. :
The Declaration OF Independence was signed
by men who were disconnected.
The Revolutionary war was fought by peo-
pie who were disconnected.
The constitution OF the United States was
framed and adopted by men who were discon-
tented.
For centuries discomfort has been rightly re-
garded as one of the chief characteristics of the
American people and it is through discomfort
that they spread from the Atlantic to the Pa
cihc.
Many of their manifestations of discomfort
have been foolish and futile. but in the long run
their inherent common sense has always saved
them, and it always must save them if they
are TO be saved.
Why should there be so much anxiety over
the discomfort that is in evidenced Merely
because some of it is directed against institution
of private property. Most Americans have pr-
vate property in one form or another. Some
have more than Others and some have less, but
private property is the rule and not the ex-
ception in this country, and il is certain to re-
main the rule.
The discomfort that appeals to violence is
no. discomfort IN any accepted sense OF the
word. 1t is crime and is 20 be dealt with as
crime Whenever municipal and state govern
inents will make that distinction clear and act
upon il with vigor and intelligence, most OF the
causes OF public apprehension in regard to dis
content will disappear.-NeW York Worlc
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
)Ue VELVET a..
saw
By Arthur Brooks Baker MmgSA @A9s
ANTON HospE,

Man. transient; but he hopes to see ideas
of his own expressed in paint and canvas or
embodied in stone He likes to think that
when he's long and comfortably dead. some
vital interest will cling to what he's done and
said. This large and noble yearning of the
anxious human heart accounts for many labors
which the critics label art.
Should Hospe try to tell you all Il. knows
Of art and paint, the Technology he'd use
would make you weak and faint-Etruscan
Babylonian, Egyptian, Roman Greek, the
Renaissance in Spain and France, he talks 'em
like 4 streak. He recognizes paintings by the
style or by the name, or by the cryptic mark
ings in the corner of the frame.
But while he loves to deal in paint dstribu-
ted with care. he also pays attention to artistic
forms of air. for air can all be modelled into
sundry modes of sounds which thrill us with
emotions both inspiring and profound, though
certain jazz and darce hall styles of torturing
the breeze lead back to wales OF hair and tails
and ape-nen in the trees.
Hurrah for and l0-cent stores and those
of higher price Their gaudy fronts and bar
gain stunts have cut lot of ice. Their muir
ders in the guise of art, their crimes in music's
name depress the hopeful human heart and start
the blush of shame But let US not resign our
moods to blue and blighting spells; be glad
that Omaha still buys the things that Hospe
sells.
Next Subject: John Latenser
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
Those TnresL!

Pity. the plight of George Bernard Shawl,
ne had What at first blush seemed the rare
entrepreneur an offer of, 100000 for the
motion picture rights of all his plays. Even
in these days of alleged big earnings in the
movie business, it looked to be round and
comfortable sum. On closer examination.
however a fly was found in the amber. Ii
you live in England and make your money
in America. or vice versa, you have to pay
taxes in both countries. calculation Of
the figures involved revealed the unpleasant
fact that the federal income tax and super
tax in the United States, the special tax in
New York and the income tax and supertax
in England would. between them amount to
Sl0l7,000. so that the uckless playwright
would, by accepting the million have parted
with his rights and yet have been out of
pocket $1,000 on the transaction. Needless
to say, he declined the offer with thanks.
Doubtless when he reflects on what war,
which is the cause of these abnormal taxes,
has done to him he Endorses most heartily
Sherman's vigorously expressed opinion on
the subject-Washingto Post
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
RHODE ISLANDS SUIT.

Permission given by the supreme court Of
the United States to the sovereign state of
Rhode Island to attack the prohibitoryRmend-
ment to the federal constitution will add an
other chapter to the history of states rights.
1t will necessarily involve some of the objec-
tons raised at the very beginning when the
constitution was submitted to the several states
for ratification. At the outset, it is curiously
interesting to recall the fact that Rhode Island
was the last Of the original states to give its
consent to the constitution and then by the
narrow majority of two votes.
The exact form of the question raised by
Rhode Island has not yet been stated, although
it brings up the broad principle of whether
under the constitution one group of states is
competent to- enforce on another laws that en-
body views as to the personal habits of the
citizens Of the Directing states. The language
of the federal constitution as to states rights
is clear enough In the Tenth amendment it is
set forth: a. sr
The powers not delegated to the United
States by the constitution, nor prohibited to
it by the states, are reserved to the states
respectively, or to the people. ..
Under the power to regulate commerce be-
congress may legislate to prevent shipment of
forbidden articles from one state to another, as
for example, the transportation of liquor from
wet. to "dry" territory. This has been care
fully outlined in the child labor cases. In the
case of the Eighteenth amendment it wilt be
contended that the power of prohibition as ap-
piled to the liquor traffic is exercised by the
people through the submission and ratification
of the amendment. Against this will be set up
the guaranty of religious freedom, principle
capable of being extended to include other in
dividual rights besides that of worship.
Rhode Island refused to ratify the
Eighteenth amendment. 1t now asks to be per-
mitted to combat IN the courts the decision
reached by other states. The progress Of this
case will be watched with interest as great as
ever attached to trial in the United States, for
its outcome will settle another Of the funda-
mental principles of our government.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
The All Round Girl
81 Red Cheek. @
* and Pep ~
Bob Sleds and Hay Racks,
BY MOLLIE PRICE COOK.

Grandmother looked out OF the
window at the heavily fallen snow.
Its a fine time for bob sled ride
she said. When l was girl we had
sleighing parties all winter long"
The girls thought over grand
mothers suggestion and decided to
give an up-to-date, old-fashiened
sleighing party. First they went to
the livery stable and hired big bob
sleigh with seats along both sides.
The livery man said they could have
two teams of horses.
The girls figured that by taxing
each guest and securing a small do
nation from their parents they could
meet expenses. Three of the girls
mothers offered to furnish dough-
nuts, apples and cocoa.
Everybody was warned to bundle
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21

up in the warmest dr-ss to be found.
They all met at one place and piled
into the waiting sleigh. The harness
was covered wits sleigh bells so the
tingling of the bells and the happy
songs of the girls attracted the at
tention of everyone.
They rode into the country and
back, and just a minute before they
were all stiff with cold they were de-
posted, bevy of rosy-cheeked
girls. on Mable Lanes doorstep.
Mable's mother received them and
soon thawed them out with hot
cocoa, fresh doughnuts and juicy
apples. The girls said that their
sleigh ride was the best sport OF the
whole year.
A Hay Rack Ride.
Girls in warmer climates where
there is no snow will find it fun to
rent a hay rack instead OF bob
sled. They all wear broad brimmed
hats and Bingham aprons to look
like farmerettes, and one or two OF
the girls dress in overalls to play
farmer. The girls plan refreshments
to suit the time and place. A
"wiener roast" is always fun if ar
rangements can be made at some
picnic for fire.
A hay rack ride can be the source
of much merriment-the amount OF
sport depending upon the ingenuity
Of the girls who lay the plans. Do
not miss a sleigh ride this winter,
YOU girls in the north, and don't for
get the fun of hay rack ride. you
girls of the south, or you'll go down
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
I Cd ~
The Day We Celebrate.

Conrad H. Young, real estate, born 1874.
Theodore Starrett. Thompson & Starrett,
building contractors, born 1865. ..
Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, former first
sea lord of the British admiralty, born IS years
ago.
Frederick Madison Smith, former head of
the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, born at Plano, ILL.,, 46 years
ago.
Nathaniel E. Harris, former governor OF
Georgia, born near Jonesboro Tenn, "a years
ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
A rear-end collision occurred on the Belt
line when suburban train was crashed into
by a freight Several persons were injured
and one man killed.
George E. Cheney of Creighton was here
TO attend the bankers convention.
The Webster-Brady company opened its
engagement at the Grand by dramatization
of Haggards she"
The l. O. O. F. association of South Omaha
FLED articles of incorporation with capital
stock of $4,000.
Alexander Graham Bell of Washington, D.
c., the inventor of the Bell telephone, and his
wife, were guests at the Murray Mr. Bell,
while in the city. visited the Deaf aud Dumb
Institute in order to observe the methods Of
instruction. He vas once an instructor OF
deaf mutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
ODD AND INTERESTING.

Ships built of steel are said to be
able to carry about 20 per cent more
cargo than those made of iron
Nowhere in the world does the
business of growing chestnuts re-
ceive SO much attention and involve
the outlay of so much capital as in
France.
There are said TO be 4s distinct
diseases to which the human eye is
liable. No other organ of the hu-
man frame is subject to so many.
The record number of roses pro-
duced by one tree at time is 5000.
This remarkable number was borne
by tree on a ose-growing estate
in Holland.
One OF the most destructive earth
auakes in the worlds history was
that which occurred in Yeddo. in
the year 1908. when 10000 people
were killed.
Sperm whales are the richest prize
of the ocean,. yielding spermaceti
from the cavities in their heads.
ivory from their lower jaws. and
rich oil from the blubber covering
their sides.
In France, until the introduction
of postage stamps and the rule Of
double postage for unpaid letters, 1t
was considered ill-bred for one to
prepay letter addressed to friend.
1t is at the sources of the Chind-
wen. or western branch of the IRA
waddy river, that the famous amber
and jade mines are which have sup
piled China with these much priced
stones for centuries.
In Ohio wash houses for miners
will be a fact in April through
new law which requires that these
houses be maintained at the en-
trance of the mines. Hot and cold
water and facilities for hanging
clothes by the miners must be pro-
vided by the companies.
1t has been found in recovering
cargoes of coal from sunken vessels
that the combustion of coal is i'm
proved by submergence in salt wa
ter. Coal subjected to the action of
sea water for a number OF years will
burn almost entirely away, leaving
only a small amount of ash and no
clinkers.
Virtually all wages in England are
based on piece work. In March the
time rates for women weavers were
fixed. starting at s3.S9 for girls un-
der IS. up to s7.79 for women over
Fl. The piece work rate was fixed
so that a girl of average ability
could get 20 per cent more than at
time rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
Better War Risk Terms for
Soldiers
From the New York World.

The recently passed Sweet bill, which was
enacted into law December a. 1919, does not
seem to be very well understood by ex-esrvice
men.
The war-risk insurance act recently has been
amended so as to liberalze greatly the various
provisions covering allotments, compensation
and insurance. A brief outline of the changes
is herewith indicated:
Allotments, otherwise family allowances,
will be paid to include four months after the
treaty OF peace has been promulgated. This in
creases the payment Of family allowances by
three months.
PAYMENTS FOR TOTAL (NoT PERMA-
NENT) OR TEMPORARY DIsABILITY
Man disabled. $50 $50
Man and wife. ............. IS 80
Man. wife and one child. $ ss
Man, wife and two children. IS 100
Man. no wife and one child. 40 80
Five dollars for each additional child
Father and mother additional, II dependent
upon soldier, $40 each N"" -
This compensation is paid if the disability
is rated as total or temporary. If the disabil-
ity is rated as partial or temporary. the monthly
compensation shall be the percentage of COM
pensation that would be payable for the total
and temporary; for example, if total temporary
disability would pay $50 per month, for three
fourths disabled the compensation would be
three fourths of $50; if one-haf disabled. it
would be one-half Of $50. or $40 per month
compensation Compensation is paid for all dis
ability rated over 10 per cent.
Under the original law total permanent dis
ability was rated as the loss of any two similar
members; j. e., two arms. two legs, etc. The
amendment provides that the loss of one foot
and one hand, or the loss of one foot and one
eye, or one hand and one eye or becoming per-
manently bedridden, shall be deemed permanent
disability and compensation should be 500 per
month; also provides further that the double
permanent disability. e. loss of two legs, two
arms. two eyes-shall be $500 per month. In
addition, if the disabled person is so disabled
as to be in constant need of nurse or attend
ant an additional sum not to exceed $40 per
month may be paid.
The terms of the insurance law have also
been changed as to methods of settlement The
payment for converted insurance which ma
lures through death or by the legal closing of
the insurance contract is made optional with
the insured, who may elect to have the pay
ment made to beneficiary in one lump sum or
in instaments of Sc months or more. This
will remove the greatest objection raised to the
insurance in the past and makes the govern
ment insurance the most attractive type of in
surance now in existence The permitted class
of insurance benehciaries has been enlarged to
include also those who were omitted formerly
ii. e.. aunts, uncles. rephews, brother-in-law
and sisters-in-law. The rates charged have not
been changed.
The above information is issued merely as
a brief outline for the benefit of those who wish
information on insurance and compensation.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
Wife's Dover.

\. F.-My husband died without
leaving a will and I was appointed
Administrative of his estate made
application to the court to sell all
his lands in order to pay debts. The
sale was had and confirmed. Later
found out that I should have
made application to have my dover
set aside to me. l wish you would
let me know whether or not still
can have my dover or must I look
to the proceeds Of the sale for the
satisfaction Of my dover interest
that Is coming to me?
Answer-You cannot have your
dover in the lands sold, but must
look to the proceeds Of the sale for
your interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-21
T. title cTohy Corner 8

missioners usually decide when new
roads are to be laid out; old roads
ehanged; or important improve
ments made in them such as paw
ing, etc. The ordinary upkeep and
repair of the roads is usually under
the control of Road Supervisors,
one for each township either elect
ed by the people of the township or
appointed by the township trustees
or the county commissioners.
These Supervisors either hire
men to keep the roads in repair, or
require each man in the township
to work on the roads for a certain
length of time each year. OF course,
the method of doing this work var
les in different states, but usually
it is done as | have described"
why is this road we are on now
so much better than the one where
we got stuck"
This is state road. The state
sometimes helps the counties to
build roads between the larger cities
The state gave about half the money
required to build this road on con-
dton that the counties and town.
ships raise the other half. Some
times the state bears all the expense
OF improving a road.
Many roads are paved or other
wise improved by private organiza
tons with some state or county
help. The Lincoln Highway, the
Dixie Highway. the Yellowstone
Trail and the Old National Pike
were built by combined work of
private persons and the govern
ment" #.
Girls read about the fun Of
bobsled party or a hayrack ride to-
morrow.)
Copyright, 1920, by J. H. Miilar