Indiana daily times. [volume], August 11, 1920, Home Edition, Page 3, Image 3

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RAIL WORKERS’ !
INCREASE MORE I
THAN H. C. OF L.j
Places Heavy Burden on Peo
ple of Country Not so
Fortunate.
EFFICIENCY EXPECTED
By DR. FRANK M. SURFACE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—The end of :
duly witnessed two very Important and [
far reaching events In the economic
world. These were the railroad labor j
wage Increase and the railroad rate de- |
clslon.
It has been generally accepted that I
the increase of approximately 20 net
cent in wages was justified by prcsert
living conditions 'and tlAt it remedies
the unfair relations heretofore existing
between this class of labor and outside
Industries. I
It Is estimated that the wage increase
will total about $615,000,060 per year
and will bring the total railroad payroll
to approximately .<3,600.000.000 per year.
It has been calculated that this action
brings the total railroad wage increase
to about 115 per cent since the begin
ning of the war. The cost of living has
Increased, according to government fig
ures, about 95 per cent in the same
period.
On the average, therefore, the increase
more than covers the increased cost of
living.
It must be clearly recognized that this
Increase in wages will only add to tho
general cost of living at a time when
there were prospecth for a substantial
decline.
Another feature which has been gen
orally overlooked In the discussion or
this question Is the matter of back pay.
The railroad labor board made theii
Increase effective from May 1, 1920. so
thnt by Sept. 1 there will be five months
back pay due.
This will total approximately $250.
000,000.
To a very large extent this sum of
money will be used to purchase luxu
lirs or semi-luxuries.
This additional purchasing power will
lea decided factor In maintaining higher
prices during the fall months.
INCREASES Ol'T OF
PUBLIC'S POCKET.
While every one wants the railroad '
employes to be paid their just deserts
the fact that this is going to come out
of the pockets of the public has been
brought home by the decision of the
Interstate commerce commission on rate
increases.
This award increases freight rates ap-
I roximately 30 per cent, passenger fares
20 per eenti Pullman car rates 50 pel
cent, excess baggage and milk transpor
tation rates 20 per cent each.
The basis of this decision was to in
crease the railroad revenue sufficiently
to give them a net operating income of
6 per cent on the value of their prop
erty.
For the purposes of this estimate tho
commission adopted a valuation of
$13,900,000,000. which Is $1,716,000,000 less
than the book value claimed by the
roads.
That some such adjustment in rates
Don’t Miss This Rug Sale!
You will wait a long time to buy rugs of the highest quality at as low prices as you can buy them
in this sale. #
To reduce our overstock we are not only willing, but anxious, to forget profits, and as a eon
sequence the prices during this sale are lower than they have been for several years past. Be here
early Thursday for best choice.
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Extra Large Axminsters
$69.50
Size feet. Just a few patterns in this
lot, but every one of them a bargain. Regular
$85.00 and $90.00 kinds. August Sale
price : $69.50
Every Price Reduced!
Make big savings on over-
stuffed furniture
This Davenport is Only $129
Our regular price $193. This price does not in
clude cushions.
Big full-length pattern with high wing back and
is wonderfully luxurious.
The loose seat cushions have spring interiors as
well as regular spring seats, making
them doubly comfortable. The outside
backs are covered to match.
Remember—every piece of overstuffed fur
niture is reduced in this sale. All new stock
in the latest patterns of tapestry and velour,
and all guaranteed, like every other item in
this sale, to give absolute satisfaction and
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When did Indianapolis have its first dance?
Indianapolis danced first in the double cabin of John Wyant in
December, IS2I, on the bank of White river, near where Kingan s now
stands. The entire dancing population of the “new settlement,” men,
women and children, were invited. A charge of 25 cents admission was
made for each man attending the dance. The fiddle of Col. A. IV.
Russell furnished the music. Mr. Wyai.Cs suggestion at the beginning
of the dance was that "It would look better tor every man to dance
with his own wife; those that had r.o wives could dance with the
gals.” “Leather Breeches" was a favorite dance tune. The dance was
over at daylight.
How many telephones are there in Indianapolis today?
There are 71,200 telephones in the city, 5.200 of which are auto
matic, and 200,000 miles of exchange wire. Ten years ago the city
boasted of only 21,510 telephones. >
Who makes more hominy than we do?
It is said the Evans Milling Company on West Michigan street
has the largest hominy mills in the world.
—Series No. 47 —
was needed is clear from recent statis
tics of the roads which show that for
the month of April, 1920, there was a
deficit in the net operating income of
about $25,000,000.
If the item of back pay for mall serv
ice Is deducted the operation of the roads
shows a substantial deficit for the four
months of 1920.
Inasmuch as the transportation act
guarantees the railroads a net income of
about $75,000,000 per month the govern
ment must also make up this deficit.
The railroads are thus costing the
government about $100,000,000 per month.
To this we must add the wage increase
of $50,000,000 per month.
The total expense of the government In
behalf of the railroads is thus about
$150,000,000 per month.
This amount has to be paid by the
public through income taxes, excess
profit taxes, etc.
LARGE INCREASE
IN REVENUE.
Under the new rate increase It is esti
mated that the revenue of the railroads
will be increased between $1,300,000,000
and $1,500,000,000 per year or Bay at the
maximum of $125,000,000 per month.
On the basis of this calculation it
would appear that the public will not
pay any more and possibly even less,
under the new rates than it is paying
now.
The burden will, however, be distrib
uted differently.
The chief advantage of the new system
is that it will allow the railroads to go
ahead with a construction program, to
replenish their equipment and to im
prove their services.
Through increased public confidence it
TAYLOR CARPET CO.
will enable tho roads to borrow the capi
tal they need at better rates.
If the new conditions will substan
tially Increase the efficiency of the roads
and will better the transportation sit
uation the public will not regret the in
creased wages or the increased rates.
Asa matter of fact a very big factor
in our present high prices is lack of
proper transportation facilities.
This resuits in frozen capital tied up
in stocks which can not be moved.
All of this costs money and adds to
the price of commodities.
If the railroads can remedy this sit
uation they may very well more than
offset the increase due to higher rates.
In many ways it is unfortunate that
so much of the increase has been put on
passenger fares.
The freight charges are a more In
direct form of revenue and one on which
any savings made by better service
could be adjusted more easily.
The lnircase in passenger und Pullman
rates will be a direct tax on the travel
ing public, which will be felt severely
Will Make Use of New
Registration Law
Both political organizations in Marion
county are taking advantage of the
amendment to the registration law which
provides that voters may register on
blank forms which may be turned in by
any individual to the registration places
Sept. 4 or Oct. 4., the dates of registra
tion.
Each blank must he signed by two
voters besides the voter registering or
it must be sworn to before a notary.
A Real Bargain for Thursday Only
Up to $75 Rugs for $49.50
75 fine Axminsters and seamless velvet rugs. All new spring
patterns, perfect in every particular. Such values have not
been offered for several years. A color and pattern for any
room. Size 9x12 feet. Regular prices (? .4 A PTfi
$69.50 and $75.00; Thursday only $ jfc v/.C/v/
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If you want a fine rug cheap
see these two lots
LOT NO. 1
Finest Royal Wiltons Reduced
Choice of the entire stock (except
Whlttall’B and French Wiltons). This
includes the most beautiful selection
of colors and patterns ever shown in
our rug department, oriental. Chinese
and Japanese designs, with all the rich
colorings of the genuine oriental.
All 9x12 feet. Regular $195.00, SIBO.OO
and $175.00 rugs In 1
one lot. Choice, each ....SIOO
Bedding is Lower
* A fine chance to prepare for
cool nights ahead
Cotton Blankets, plain gray with blue and v.;rn
pink borders, edges are overlocked; 03
single bed size; regular price $2.50 pair; SCwST?-raft
August Sale price, f 95
Wolverine Blankets, cotton blanket with
wool finish; even plaids in blue and white, jOsSg
pink and white, gray and white; full
double bed size; regular price $6.75 ~
pair; August Sale price,
Wool Nap Blankets, soft and fluffy nap, easily laundered; In all colors,
even plaids; overlocked edge; regular price $8.00; s*
August Sale price, pair SO.DvJ
Wolverine Comfortables, fast colors, easily laundered, size 72x84 inches,
in good assortment of colors; edges are silk bound; r 7
regular price $9.75; August Sale price, each $ / O
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1920.
ILLINOIS DENIES
RATE INCREASES
Two Cents a Mile Is Legal
Passenger Charge After
Sept. 1.
CHICAGO, Aug. 11.—The Illinois pub
lic utilities commission, in handing down
two decisions, has upheld the precedence
of state laws in governing railway
freight and passenger rates within the
state.
In so doing the commission rule* that
2 cents a mile shall be the legal pas
senger rate after Sept. 1, denying an
application for 3.6 cents a mile.
Application for a 40 per cent rate in
crease was denied and a temporary in
crease of 33 1-3 per cent granted, con
tingent on improved service.
Further hearings will be held on Octo
ber 10.
Further rulings Included denial of In
creases in surcharges on Pullman and
commutation rates, and a
20 per cent increase in milk rates and
allowance of a 20 per cent increase in ex
cess baggage rates.
The decisions are expected to Instigate
litigation in federal court and may re
sult in reopening the entire rate question
before the interstate commerce commis
sion.
CHARGED WITH STEALING TRUCK.
Robert Waters, 24, of 1715 Hoyt avenue
wa sarrested late yesterday on the
charge of vehicle taking. Police say he
admitted taking an automobile trusck
belonging to Vance Atchison, 249 De
troit street.
MOTHER!
“California Syrup of Figs"
Cliild’s Best Laxative
Accept “California" Syrup es Elga
only—look for the name California on the
package, then you are sure your child le
having the beet and molt harmless phyeic
for the little atomach, liver and bowels.
Children love lta fruity taste. Full dl
r-ctlons on each bottle. Yon moit *sy
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LOT NO. 2
Choice of the entire stock
(except Whlttall’s) of
Royal Wilton rugs, woven
from the highest
wool yarns with colors and
patterns almost equal to
the highest priced one,
and suitable for any room
in the house. All 9x12 feet.
Regular price $135.00,
$130.00, $120.00. August
See ......$99.50
Real Cork Linoleum
Sq. yd. $1,371
Only 1,100 yards of this splendid wear
ing quality to sell at this price.
Six feet wide, all perfect goods, dis
tinctive designs for every room in the
house. While they last in this August
Sale, a square tfh j Qr7i
yard > I*o / 2
ferns Pgr Coopt Cos
These hour sale opportunities are not an intangible something
floating in the clouds. They are not of doubtful worth, but full
rs good, sound logic with virtues and powers that are a fixed fact. U ~
C. A. LOCKHART.
NO PHONE, MAIL, C. O. D. ORDERS OR LAYAWAYS.
Women’s Sport
Oxfords, $2.96
White canvas sport oxfords,
with genuine Neolin sole and
rubber heel.
—Pettis shoes, street
floor, aisle six.
Oxfords, $1.48
Misses’ and children’s play
oxfords, In all sizes.
—Pettis shoes, street
floor, aisle six.
$4 French Serge, $3
Fifty-four-inch all wool
French serge, fine quality;
black, navy blue, gray, brown,
myrtle and wine.
—Pettis woolens, street
floor, aisle one.
$1.35 Doz. Napkins,
6 for 49c
Hemmed luncheon napkins,
dice patterns, 14-inch size.
—l’ettls linens, street
floor, aisle two.
$1.25, $1.50 and
/ $1.59 Skirtings,
Half Price.
Fancy, white striped skirt
ings of different kinds and
widths.
—Pettis white goods,
street floor, aisle one.
75c Lining Sateens,
50c
Printed lining sateens, also
cotton surahs; dark, rich col
orings.
—Pettis linings, street
floor, aisle two.
Thayer’s Life of
Roosevelt, 89c
450 Pages of reading matter,
also illustrations.
—Pettis hook*, utreet
floor, aisle four.
89c Cretonne
Pillows, 69c
Square and round pillows,
covered with cretonne and
filled with nice, soft filling.
—rettls art dept., fifth floor.
Women’s $2.98 Silk
Gloves, $2.19
Heavy silk gloves In elbow
length; white only.
—Pettis glove*, *treet
floor, aisle four.
$12.50 Cake
Baskets, $6.98
Quadruple plated cake bas
kets, with side handles.
—Pettis silverware,
street floor, front.
$4.50 Steak Sets,
$1.98
Silver plated game or small
steak sets.
—Petti* silverware,
street floor, front.
$1.25 Barpins, 85c
White stone barpins and
brooches; all set with brilliant
b tones.
—Pettis Jewelry, street
floor, aisle four.
59c Bracelets, 19c
One lot of different colored
celluloid bracelets.
—Pettis jewelry, street
floor, aisle four.
$12.50 Mesh Bags, $6
One lot of green gold mesh
bags In different styles, fish-’
scale mesh.
—Pettia Jewelry, street
floor, uisie four.
$5 Beauty Cases, $2.89
Toklo leather beauty cases,
all fitted.
—Pettis leather goods,
street floor, aisle three.
PETTIS DRY GOODS CO.
THE NE.W ’VOrj* K STOR ~eE T 1353
Women’s 29c Vests,
13c
Made of nice grade lisle,
taped and tailored tops.
Slightly irregular. (Limit 3 to
customer.)
—Pettiß knit underwear,
street floor, aisle five.
Women’s 85c Hose,
39c; 3 Pairs, sl.lO
Full fashioned lisle hose,
with reinforced heels and toe.
White only. (Slightly Irregu
lar, and just 3 pairs to a cus
tomer.)
—Petti* ho*i*ry dept.,
•treet floor, aisle five.
27c Scrim, 15c
600 yards of colored drapery
scrim, 36 Inches wide. All col
ors in remnants of 1 to 5
yards.
—Petti* drapery dept.,
third floor.
$1.49 Netquesette,
78c
Forty-flve-Inch fine weave
curtain net In lengths of five
yards and over.
—Pettis drapery dept,
third floor.
$1.49 Terry Cloth, 50c
Short lengths of Terry cloth,
all colors; lengths of one to
seven yards.
—Pettis drapery dept.,
third floor.
89c Curtain Marquis
ette, 50c
Forty-Inch curtain marqui
sette, extra heavy thread. Lim
it 20 yards to a customer.
—Pettis drapery dept,
third floor.
$1.75 Percolators, $1
Aluminum percolator, IV£-
quart size.
—Pettia basement
$1.39 Shopping
Baskets, 89c
18 Inch oval shape, made of
willow.
—Fettis basement.
25c Postage Saver
Stationery, 12%^
A package containing 72
sheets of good quality writing
paper.
—Petti* stationery,
street floor, aisle four.
$2.25 Sheets, $1.51
Bleached sheets, size 72x90
Inches. Center seam and
heavy linen finsh.
—Pettis beddings, fifth floor.
42c Bleached Muslin,
31c
Bleached muslin, yard wide.
—Pettis domestics,
street floor, aisle two.
$1.50 Kodak Album,
85c
Loose leaf styles, contain 50
leaves; size 7x9.
—Pettis kodaks,
street floor, aisle four.
$14.50 Crex Rugs,
$9.50
The genuine Crex rugs, in
blue, brown and green. Size
6x12.
—Pettis rugs, third floor.
$5.50 Velvet Rugs,
$3.95
Rose, tan, blue and other col
ors. Persian, floral patterns.
—Pettis rugs, third floor.
$5 Sport Hats, $2.49
White ribbon sport hats.
—Pettia millinery dept.,
second floor.
Toilets
35c Senreco tooth paste,
19<L
35c Mary Garden talcum or
powder, 21<*.
25c Cakes Woodbury’s facial
joap, 3 cakes, 504*.
Stork Castile soap, cake,
104*.
—Pettis toilets,
street floor, front.
Men’s 72c Socks, 57c
Fiber silk socks in a good
line of colors. (Slightly im
perfect.)
—Pettis hose for men,
street floor, aisle six.
75c Organdy, 49c
150 yards of forty-inch or
gandy in rose, blue, Copen and
bisque.
—Pettis wash goods,
street floor, aisle one.
69c Handkerchief
Linon, 49c
Button's handkerchief linon,
dainty patterns In small fig
ures, checks, stripes; also plain
colors.
—Pettis wssh materials,
street floor, aisle one.
$3.50 Messalines, $2.69
Black and colored satin mes
sallnes, In a full assortment of
colors.
—Pettis alike,
itreet floor, aisle one.
Messaline, $1.29
A limited number of yards
of black satin messaline.
—Pettis silks,
street floor, aisle one
$1.50 Novelty Poplins,
$1.15
Novelty printed and satin
striped silk poplins; also the
remainder of our three-ply
plain poplins.
—Pettis silks,
street floor, aisle one.
Children’s Oxfords,
$1.99
Misses’ and children’s brown
oxfords. Sizes to 11, 11%
to 2.
—Pettis ■ hoes,
street floor, aisle six.
Boys’ $25 Norfolk
Suits, $18.50
Several materials and mod
els to choose from.
—Pettis clothes for boys,
third floor.
Boys’ S2O and $22.50
Norfolk Suits,
$16.50
Suits that will do splendidly
for fall wear.
—Pettis clothes for boys,
third floor.
39c, 69c and 79c
Brownies, Half Price
Splendid for summer play
wear.
—Pettis clothes for boys,
third floor.
$3.75 Khaki Trousers,
$3
Just the thing for fishing.
outing and garden wear.
—Pettis clothes for men,
third floor.
$2 Overalls, $1.75
Blue and striped overalls.
Tettls clothes for men.
third floor.
$4.75 Khaki Coats,
$1.75
A dandy camp or outing
coat. Sizes up to 39.
—Pettis clothes for men,
shird floor.
$3.98 Traveling Bags,
$2.98
Eighteen-inch, black imita
tion leather bags.
—Pettis basement.
$2 to $22 Hand-Em
broidered Models, *
Three-Fourths Off
A maker’s lot of sample mod
els, consisting of children’s
dresses, towels, aprons, scarfs,
blouses and many others. All
beautifully embroidered and
made.
—Pettis art dept., fifth floor.
5c Cakes Lenox
Soap, 6 for 20c
No delivery on this item;
limit 12 bar3 to a customer.
—Pettis basement.
5c Wall Paper
Bands, 2 y 2 $
Decorative bedroom and liv
ing room borders and bands.
—Pettis wall paper, third floor.
20c Wall Paper,
Plain yellow pulp oatmeal
paper, 30 Inches wide.
—Pettis wall paper, third floor.
Women’s Plaid
Skirts, $7.95
New plaid skirts in both
plain and plaited styles.
—Pettis skirts, second floor.
Girls’ $14.95 Coats,
$5.00
25 coats of navy blue serga.
-rettls Junior dept., second floor.
Boys’ S2B and S3O
Norfolk Suits, S2O
Smart, snappy stilts of
tweeds.
—Pettis clothes for hoys,
third floor.
$2.48 Alarm Clocks,
$1.95
Waterburv make, one-day
clock. This price includes war
tax.
—Pettis basement.
$28.00 100-Piece
Dinner Set, $16.98
In two decorations —one gold
band and one green floral de
sign.
—Pettis basement.
$2.75 Mail Box,
SI.BB
Heavy oxidized metal, with
hinged lid, glass front and drop
bottom.
—rettls basement.
SI.OO Punch Cedar
Polish, 49c
l-quart can, for floors and
furniture.
—Pettis basement.
25c Insect Checker,
17c
Kills all kinds of bugs and
worms on all kinds of plants
and shrubs. Put up in a
sprinkling can.
—Pettis basement.
$3.25 White Linen,
$2.11
White linen, 54 inches wide,
of a desirable quality for suits,
table tops and art work.
—Pettis white goods,
street floor, aisle two.
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