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Bill Regulating Amusetnents Is Passed by Senate Barr Measure Leaves Estab lishment of Welfare Boards to Referendum—Ford Invitation Passes. Lincoln, Feb. 19.—(Special.)—The Barr bill, providing for the creation of welfare boards in Nebraska towns and cities to regulate dances, theaters and poolrooms passed the state senate this afternoon. Ths bill leaves the question of establishing welfare boards subject to local referendums and does not specify any compensation for the members. When the Ford resolution came up in the senate this afternoon It pre cipitated a big fight. The resolution as first introduced was a duplicate of the measure in the house last week, inviting Ford to come to Nebraska to make an industrial survey of the state. After the smoke of battle had been cleared away the resolution was very considerably emasculated. The senate cut out that portion of the resolution pledging cordial support of the state to possible recommendations and also deleted any reference to Ford's Muscle Shoals tender. In its emasculated form the reso lution went through the senate by a vote of 23 to 7. Sturdevant waged a fight to revive; H. R. 66, the bill permitting the use of county road grading funds for graveling purposes, but he lost. The senate completed final arrange ments for visiting Beatrice next Thursday. Shellshock Victim Taken to Hospital for Treatment! Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 18.—(Special.) —Fred Hutte, an overseas veteran who has been suffering from shell shock here for some time, was taken to a government hospital at St. Louis for treatment by Charles Van Bus kirk. world war veteran. THE big reason for buying a cushion tire is cushioning. The new Goodyear All Weather Tread Cushion Tire is designed and built to be oil cushion from first mile to last. Its resilience never gives out. And It has great tractive power and wearing quality, too. Ilmamtoftke complete Urn* of Goodyear All-Weather TraaA Track Tires ae tell RUSCH TIRE SERVICE 2*05-7 Farnam Stract j GOODYEAR Heart on Wrong Side, ! But Boy Doesn’t Care Duane Keller, 5. son of Mr. ,md Mrs. TV. D. Keller of Gravity, la., with hiR heart on the right Ride and hla liver on the left, in opposition to all the laws of nature, says It doesn't make any difference to him where his heart is, just so it’s there. Duane was operated on for ap pendicitis at Atlantic, la., last month, and the surgeon, examining the bov at the hospital, discovered hia predica ment. and avoided making an incision on the wrong side. Duane has recovered from the op. eratton. Other than for the transpost tion of his heart, he is perfectly nor mal. physicians say. Investigation of Bovine T. B. Expenditures Ordered Lincoln, Feb. 19.—(Specials—This was resolution day in the lower! house. One by Beushausen called for ap pointment of a committee of three to investigate the expenditure of the $225,000 appropriation for eradication of bovine tuberculosis. X’o one object ed. The resolution was passed. Another by Hyde and Ball memor ialises congress to take proper steps to elect the president and vice presi dent by direct vote and abolish the electoral college. There was an ob jection so under the rules the resolu tion must be held up for 24 hours. A third by Colman urges congress to put third class postmasters under civil service. There was an objec tion offered. Miss Driever to Become Head of State Home for Children Lincoln, Feb. 19.—(Special.)—Miss Lena Driever in to become superin tendent of the state home for depend ent children in Lincoln March 1, and her slater, Mias Anna Driever, will he .steward and matron, according to an nouncement made by the board of con trol Monday. Miss Nellie Stevens, who has been bead of the institution since last July, is forced to give up the posi tion because of poor health. The ; , Misses Driever have been connected ; with the girls’ school at Geneva. F. L. Haycock Appointed to Fill Vacancy in Hour? I Lincoln, i eb. 19.—Governor Bryan today notified the legislature of the appointment of F. L. Haycock of Calloway aa representative of the ! SOth district to fill the unexpired term caused by the resignation of M. E. iRohnerinser. also of Calloway, who asked to be relieved of his duties be cause of the sudden deatii of his son. and illness of other members of his ' family. Mr. Haycock will assume his ditties as soon as his credentials are accepted by the house. House Passes Twelve Bills on Third Reading c? Appropriation of $1,800 Vot ed for Barrows for Acting as Governor—Increased Sal ary Denied Warden. Lincoln. Feb. 19.—(Special.) — The house worked much and talked little today. Bills passed op third reading follow: Appropriation of SI,800 for former Lieutenant Governor P. A. Barrow* for acting as governor. Forcing purchasers of poultry to keep record of purchases and descrip tion of birds. Making escaped prisoners liable to same penalties as prisoners who break parole. Providing that prisoners bound over to district court may he sum moned to trial during current term Appropriation $3,000 for eradica n of scabies. Corrective election statute. Reducing price of supreme court re ports from $2 to $1. Making persons committing assault to murder, rape or rob ineligible to pa role. Making new provisions for cove nants for title in real estate convey ances. Reducing legal quorum for library boards from 5 to 3. Permitting county sheriffs to work prisoners on roads and providing compensation for labor. Making legal status for habitual criminals, one convicted three time* of felony, and making them ineligible to parole. Bills killed follow: Increasing salary of warden $500 a year. Forcing all counties to pay wolf bounties. South Omaha Legislator Is Victim of Pickpocket Lincoln, Feb. 19—(Special.)—Repre sentative W, TV Hughes is a South Omaha commission man and until he reached Lincoln he had lived -10 odd years without having his pocket picked. As he boarded a train at Lincoln Saturday someone stole a purse con taining his railroad ticket, $19 in cash and his legislative pay check for $275 from his pocket. Members of the Omaha delegation found the purse, minus the railroad ticket and the $19 on the floor of the car. Tom Dysart of Omaha bet Hughes he hadn't purchased his rail road ticket. Hughes accepted the wager and rescheil for his hip pocket. "If I hadn't been In a hurry I'd cashed the $275 check." Hughes said. The pickpocket had left the check in the purse. Officers Discover Still in Cave Under Hop Shed Orand Island. Neb., Feb. 19.— Frank Laher, farmer near Shelton, was brought to this < ity today by Federal Officers Hanning and Mande viile. and state and local officers, after a raid in which a still In a cave under a hogshed was taken and six barrels of mash destroyed by pouring kero, sene Into them. The liquor was made under the filthiest of conditions the officers said. Alleped Check Artist Nabbed Beatrice, Neb.. Feb. 19 — <Special ) — Walter Sandman of Lincoln was arrested here and taken back to Fair bury. "Neb., where he is wanted for writing a number of alleged worth less checks. His home Is near Harbine, Neb. Starting 9 o’Clock Tuesday Morning A Truly Wonderful ✓ Spring Hat Sale 300 One>of-a-Kind Models. No Two Alike! Mothers! Daughter^! At the very opening of the season—for values like these, this price will startle you I Hots for every wear occasion—for every type of face. A most fortunate east ern purchase from a well-known style originator, and included are many copies of original Paris models. Warmer weather will ••• such hats for lower prices. Don't wait. Buy yours now! -T*; ■ - Julius Orkin 1512 Douglas St. This Sale is for TUESDAY ONLY -:-;-: Maniac Hero of Asylum Disaster * “John Doe,” Regarded as Dangerous Man, Who Twice Deserted Armies Under Fire, Leads Weaker to Safety During Blaze in Institution. ! . _ Naw York. Feb. IP. — <>P) — A . maniac, who the doctors soy had been known simply as “John Due,” was an outstanding hero of the fire which killed 2!i at the insane hospital on Ward's Island. "John Doe'' had always wanted a heroic role. Twice opportunity had ; presented itself Dut he had weakened, j That was when he waa sane. His third chance came after his mind had snapped. This time he made good— but last night, sleeping tinder guard, i he did not know it. “John Doe” is a man of giant i build. It seemed as If that huge i frame must house the heart of a lion. When the United States entered the World war, "John Doe" got his first ilia nee. lie enlisted under tli» colors of Uncle Sam and went to the front ; with the plaudits of the homo folk | ringing in his es'° But in the trenches it was differ ent. The roar of shells, the patter of machine gun bullets took the heart out of him. He deserted. Then the fierce desire to Ire a hero, to become a killer of men, returned nnd ho Joined the armies of the kaiser. Again, under shell fire, h!» courage ooxed. Once more he desert ed. The war ended. "John Poe" re turned to America. Then reason fled. Finally he was landed In a ward of the Manhattan state hospital for the in sane. "Homicidal maniac." the doctors said of it. "Dangerous man—the most dangerous on the island,” said the attendants. A Special sharp watch was kept on John, who evinced the will to kill. Yesterday, the flames crackling about him, dense smoke blinding his eyes, "John Poe" was seen by attendants leading the weaker to safety. "Thla way, men, fire escape here,” he said, quietly, lie was the calmest man In that hall of death. Rut last night he was under guard, uncon scious of the dream finally fulfilled. Burglaries Cleared Up; Part of Loot Traced Grand Island, Feb 19— (Special >— The burglary of the residence of IT ,T. Palmer, while the family was ah sent, and of the California cafe were cleared up when police arrested Harry Anderaon and Fred Tara, and traced a large part of the stolen loot to two second hand dealers. Andr son pleaded guilty to the burglary charge in police court and was bound over to district court. Tara was sen tenced to 90 days in Jail on a vag rancy charge. William Meyer, second hand dealer, was fined $50 and rosls for receiving stolen property. Tom ,11m, proprietor of the Mandarin cafe, was also fined for the same offense. Minister* Deny Connection With Ku Klux Movement Lincoln, Feb. 19—(Special.)—The Lincoln ministerial association Mon day passed a resolution disclaiming any honnection with the Ku Klux Klan movement. The resolution fol lows: "As agent* of the Ku Klux Klan In their advertising of a public meet ing to be held in Lincoln have in tlmated that the Protestant churches are supporting their effort, the Ministerial association wishes to dis claim any connection with the move ment." Annulment of Marriage Asked by Groom's Father Lincoln, Feb. 19—(slpeelaj )- 'arl Bennett of Havelock aske,| tht dis trict court today to annul the mar riage of his son. Lloyd, 19. to Gladys Bennett, 19. of University Pkn t which took place in Seward, Decem ber 30. last. Voting Rennet is now in Chicago. The father says the young couple have not lived together since the day following the marriage It is said the groom did not have hie parents' consent to wed. Pioneer ^ oman Dies. Syracuse, Neb , Feb. 19.—(Special.)— Mrs. Emma Qulble, pioneer of th county, died at the home of her dnugh ter. Mrs. Hunt, near Panama where she had l>een visiting for some week* She was In her eighty-second year. She whs married to George Qulhle at Lock port, 111,, April 22, 1857 snd they came to Nebraska City two years 'ater. In 186a they moved to South branch where they remained until they moved to a farm adjoining this place and in 3012 to the village. Mr. Qnible died four years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Quible helped to establish the Itockyford Methodist church near their home. 1923 Sugar Bccl Contract la No Nearer Agreement SeotsblufT, Neb.. Feb. 1ft.—(Special.) i Farmers and sugar manufacturers • of the North Platte valley eeem no nearer together on the 1923 beet con- ! tract than they were two woeka ago, : when the Co-operative Beet Growers association board of directors repent ed the company's offer of a minimum of $5.50 and sliding scale that would, in the company's opinion, yield about 108 a ton for beets this year. A retort to the company's attitude was made this week by Frank Thomas of Morrill, president of the beet growers. "In view of the fact that your com pany Is so efficient.' he wrote, "it seems to nm that you, at least, esn pay as much and more than other companies, rt also seems impossible for the growers in your territory to grow beets cheap enough to satisfy your stockholders Rpriudion in Liabilities Shown by Armour Co. Chicago. Feb 19—i/Rt—\ reduction < f from 180,(100,000 to $90,000,000 in current liabilities was shown in the first statement since its recent financ ing by Armour A Co. • The statement covered the fiscal year ending December 31. 1322. County Gives Whrat. Stockvllle. Feb. 19.—(Special.)—An active campaign is on to send one car of flour from Frontier county to the near east relief. This will be ground hy the Crete Milling company either at Curtis or Crete. The company has proinmed to mill the Wheat free. The Burlington also takes it through freight free Bee Want Ads Woduee Results. Fraud Is Alleged by Bank at Trial Charges of Snyder Institution Aired in Court—Trio De nies Allegations. Fremont, Neb , Feb. 19.—(rtpe. ial.) —Charge* of attempt* to defraud filed by the Snyder, (Neb.) State bank against Anton, Albert and John Pruss. brothers, were aired in court here to day, when the caae was brought up before Judge F. W. Hutton. In a cross petition, the defendants charge that Robert Frahm, president of the bank, inveigled them into purchasing a tract of land on which he made a $4,000 commission. The Pruss brothers recently filed petition for bankruptcy In federal court They owe the bank $13,309.74 in notes and interest which they bor rowed with the promise that Mary Pruss, a relative, would sell land owned In Antelope county, valued at $32,000 as security, according to the petition. The loan to the Pruss broth ers was made, the plaintiff states, when the brothers purchased a tract of 240 acres of land in Dodge county for $97,200. Seventy thousand of this was secured by first morigage, says the hank, and the remainder was loaned on the promise of a deed on the land owned by Mary Pruss The defendants deny the transaction and claim that Frahm Induced them to purchase the land, gaining his own foinmlsslon thereby. The plaintiff de mands that the Pruss' be forced to sell their Antelope county holdings to make gone) their debts at the bank. Denial of the alleged promise, the ' enk insists. shows that the brothers sre attempting to cbea> and defraud th» bank of the amount of the note. The case Is expected to continue for ' the next few days. Agitation Starts for New School at Hebron, Neb. Hebron, Neb , Feb. 16 — (Spec ial.) — Oarleton schools have outgrown th< accommodations of the present build ings, and action was taken at a re cent mass meeting to get figures on the expense of erecting a new high school or an addition to the build ing new in use. N. C. Esialirook was chairman of the pleating. A vote was taken to make the organization per m»nent and subject to the call of tb" school board. ives of Convicts Pensioned Beatrice, Neb.. Feb. 13.—(Special.) —At the meeting of the board of aupervisorg mothers1 pensions of $7 19 rer month were awarded Mrs. I,ena South and Mrs Mae Stewart. Their husbands were recently send up from Oage county for life imprisonment for the murder of Char!** Wolf. The ap pointment of Re*. E. r Powell as probation officer at a salary of $40 per month, was con firmer) The hid of the Standard HrMg* compa’ y for the construction of bridges for the coming year was accepted. I * You're Welcome in V&iingionUnn ^ When in l»Omaha |p Room Ratos w MWte«3W tovki with a smut m big M^r<JTUaLEl V LEM ten i [ SPECIAL I 251 i ------1 !i YmftttAVfc to TIE HIM VP to KEEP HDVIOVT! He’s just one of the many business men who eat at Long ago he found that our foods are selected for their quamy, cooked by experts and sold at reasonable prices. He’s one of our boosters and he’ll be one of those who come in this week for our Big Vegetable Lenten Special All This All This Week Week Think of it! It includes a fresh egg, fried while you wait; spaghetti; mashed potatoes and two other vegetables. It’s a meal fit for a king and queen, and the office ^ kings and queens of Omaha are going to come in and enjoy it. • V S —All this week at all 6 re* taurants, RAISIN WHIPPED CREAM PIE for |Or (inur.Uy 15c). Have You Given Up Meat for Lent? If you have, be sure and try the manv vegetable dishes at If you haven't—just order one of those delicious, tender, juicy, small steaks. And our BAKED APPLE and CREAM can't be im. proved. Bring a Pal. OPZN ALL NTflHT Trainer Cuts Wnsts in Suicide Attempt Shelton, Neb., Feh. 19.—(Special.)— Halph Haskett, 39, Kearney, attempt ed to commit suicide in Ms room In the Savoy hotel here this morning by severing the arteries In his wrist* with a ntzor. Will Combs, for whom he was working, happened to go to hla room shortly after lie harl made the attempt. He summoned a doctor. After I)r. W. W. Hull arrived he stopped the flow of Mood, hut It was reported that Haskett's chance* of recovery are doubtful. Haskett wee removed to a hospital a' Kearney where If was staled that the loss of blood might prove fatal. Haskett came to Shelton about a week ago to assist. Mr. Combs in training F. C. Horth's race hotse*. Haskett had been employed at the K D. Oould training stables at Kear ney. Docal horse men say that he was a good man, and did his work well when not drinking. His mother Uvea In Oklahoma, and he has a brother and a Sister In California, and one sister living in Texas -- % Stolen Auto Recovered. An automobile stob-n Friday aft ernoon from in front of a store in South Omaha from W. C. Haum, 3101 Myrtle avenue, was found de serted In For.teneile park Sunday morning by Aldon Dje, is, 3310 North Forty-eighth street and Carl Whit taker, 13, 4915 North Forty-second street. They found the registration certificate in one of the car pockets and notified the owner. Jockey to Marry English Heiress Engagement of Jack Anthony and Eaily l rsula Gros* venor Announced. London. Feb. 13—The morning newspapers announced today that Lady Ursula Orosvener. daughter of the Duk« of Westminister, is soon to marry the successful steeple chase jockey, Jar-k Anthony. Lady Ursula, who will be 21 years old on Verities day ia an accomplished and fearless horsewoman. If Jockey Anthony weds Lady Ursula Grosvenor he will marry in to one of the richest families in Eng land and probably it« largest land owner. The Duke of Westminister I presses about 30,000 acres of land In Cheshire arid Flintshire and about f.00 nor's of property in London. His family residence Is Ktonhall, in Chester, one of the largest country houses in the kingdom. Lady Ursula is the duke's eldest daughter by his first marriage. Born in 1S79 he mm led in 1901 Constant< Edwlna, daughter of the late Col. William Cornwallis-West, The duch ess obtained an absolute divorce late in 1916, and about a year later the duke was married to Violet Mary Geraldine Rowley, daughter of S r William Nelson. The duke is a keen sport sms n, patron of the turf, yachtsman ar.d psiio player and is the owner of s celebrated art collection. €ft«jn,€>d6fli&Ca * REORGANIZED j Thii frock, dacignaJ for crepe da china, show* • n npceiiUf interacting btouse. Or,a mar make it at home with VOGUE PATTERN No. 70t«. Three of Fashions Favorites In New Spring Silks and Woolens » Paris says—and New York, too—that crepe de chine will command every minute of the day—for it is equally attractive in afternoon frocks, or com bined with wool for three-piece cos tumes, and. competes favorably with more expensive silks for evening wear. $1.95 a Yard The cape mode is always a springtime affair and this season it chooses to be made of the rich, lustrous Fashona cloth. Lovely shades of taupe, navy and black in the 54-inch width. $11.50 a Yard New novelty weaves are quite the smallest fabrics for sports skirts. There are plaids and stripes in ratine, basket, wicker, creponge and eponge. The 5-1-inch priced $4.95 a Yard Vogue Patterns Cost You 65c and $1.00. They May Save You SlOOJM) _A_ An Opportunity to Purchase High Grade FURS For Lowest Prices Every fur coat in our $50,000 stock will be closed out regardless of cost. The values ate exceptional, the styles are newest models that foretell the styles of next winter, the quality is the very best. .1 Sale That l pholds in Ei'ery Way the Enviable Reputation o f Thompson - Relden Furs No Approvals —No Returns— No Exchanges