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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1924)
Norris Considers His Amendment ^ Vital to Nation Most Important Since Abol ishment of Slavery, Nebraska Senator Declares. By P. C. POWELL. Washington Correspondent The Omaha Bee. Washington, March 21.—Next to the amendment abolishing slavery from the United States, Senator George W. Norris looks upon his amendment passed thi9 week by tho senate as the most important in the nation's history. A statement classi fying it an next to the slavery amend ment was issued by the senator after his amendment was adopted by the senate. “This amendment, if ratified, will bring about the following changes,” the senator's statement reads: “The congress elected In November will go into office on the first Mon day in January following and a ses sion of eongress will then begin. This means that as soon as congress is elected it will commence Its of ficial duties without delay instead of waiting 13 month* before its mem bers are actually sworn Into office as under present conditions. This means abolishment of the so-called •lame duck’ congress. Th* old con gress will have no session after the election. Eliminates Short Ter*. abolishes the existing short ses "sion. Under present constitutional provisions a congress assembles In December after election and. rims to March 4 when it expires by limita tion. It is In this eocalled' short ses sion’ of congress that all kinds of Jokers creep into the laws. “Under the present constitution if the people fall to elect a president and the election is thrown into the house it is the old congress that elects the president and not the rtew. This amendment will reverse conditions and In such a case the president will be elected by a congress fresh from the people. Under present conditions a congress that may havs been re pudiated elects a president who holds office for four years. Congress Can Elect Chief. “Under the existing constitution If the people fall to elect a president at the election, and It is thrown Into the house and senate, and if the house and senate should under such condi tions fall to elect a president, there Is no provision of the constitution which provides who shall be president and there Is no authority given to congress to provide by law who will be acting president. This amendment confers upon congress th# powsr to provide by law who ahall be the act ing president. This amendment con fers upon congress the power to pro vide by law who shall act as presi dent in such an emergency.” J^asoline Coach Put on Columbus-Norfolk Run Columbus, Neb., March 21.—A gaso line operated motor car and a pas senger ooach have been placed In operation on the Union Pacific’s stub line operating between Columbus and Norfolk. This equipment takes the place of the steam passenger' train, which. It is said, has had too heavy competition because of automobile and bus lines between the two towns. The new equipment reduces the train crew and salaries, since a fireman and brakeman are no longer neces sary. Water Commission Is Forced to Rule on Use of North Platte Washington, March 21.—Ths com mission recently appointed to formu late a compact between ths states of Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and the United States for the use and dis position of the waters of the North Platts river was organized at a meet ing at tha Department of Commerce today, with Stephen B. Davis, solicitor of ths department, as chairman. Hear ings will be held later In the three statee. Community Program Given at Church in Newcastle Newcastle, Neb., March 21. A musical concert and entertainment was held in the Community Congre gational church here tonight. A choir of SO voices and the commun ity band were features on the pro gram, which included readings and vocal and Instrumental selections. kw* Liberty Pioneer Dies. Liberty, Nsb., March 21.—John 'W. Carey, 7«, pioneer resident of this place, died at the home of his daugh ter. Mr*. Gunther Vogel, here, where he had made his horns In recent years. He 1* survived by six daughters and ona son. The wife died here 10 yeare ago. __ TRINITY CATHEDRAL 18th St. and Capitol Avenue " ORGAN RECITAL -By BEN STANLEY Aaaleted by the Cathedral Choir sn<l Mr. A I* Vickery, Tenor, Special SoIoUt This Sunday at 4i30 P. M. Tha Public Cordially Invitad St. Louis Station WCK Has Fair Announcer mmmmmmeuammmmmammmrnm i i Miss Helen Hatfield, who Is chief announcer at station WCK at 8t. l/ouls. Aughe Slaying Is Described to Jury Brother Detective and Wom an Witnesses in Trial of Joe Guzwesc. City Detective Frank Killian, in District Judge Fitzgerald's court yes terday, described the manner in which* he and tlyee other detective* ap proached Joe Gucwesc in a drug store at Sixteenth and William streets, the afternoon of January 31, while they were seeking a man who had robbed another store. Guzwesc is on trial .for the murder of Frank Aughe, a city detective. “He was standing at the counter and I asked him whether hs lived around there," said Killian. “He whipped around and pulled a gun and ordered us to throw up our hands. Then he zigzagged Beck toward the door. Aughe was Just coming In and Guzwesc turned and shot him.” Mrs. Marie Sokup held the baby on her lap as she testified to the shooting. She had the baby in her arms, when she was in the stors at the time of the shooting affray. "1 heard someone say, ‘I'll kill you.' and then came the shots as fast as firecrackers,” she said. Trial of the case was adjourned at 5 until 9 Monday morning. Sunday Film Shows Up for Vote in Ord Ord, Neb., March 21.—At the com ing city election the voters will be given an opportunity to vote on Sun day afternoon picture shows and whether the city shall go into the gas business. Feeling is running strong both ways on these proposi tions. The city of Ord recently psld off $12,000 of light bond indebtedness, leaving only $8,000 unpaid. Seminary Graduate Will Fill Pulpit at Burchard Pawnee City, Neb., March 21.—Rev. Earl Jamieson, a former Pawnee county reeldent, now of Pittsburgh, Pa., has accepted a call as pastor of the Burchard United Presbyterian church, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. W. C. Porter, who accepted a call to an Towa pas torate. Reverend Jamieson will grad uate front the United Presbyterian seminary at Pittsburgh this spring. His father. Rev. 8. R. Jamieson, was at one time pastor of the Pawnee City United Presbyterian church. Mail Being Delivered by Pony Express in Nebraska Newcastle, Neb., March 21.—In Dixon county and In several other counties In northeast Nebraska, mall carriers have been using the "pony express" to deliver mall. Automo biles have been Idle because of the almost Impassable roads. Some car riers go horseback and some drive light wagons and carta. It probably will be several weeks before the auto mobiles can be used again generally for this purpose. Golden Wedding Observed by Couple at Pawnee City Pawnee City, Neb., March 21.—Mr. and Mrs. TV. F. McCrea of this city celebrated their golden wedding anni versary. Immediate relatives were present at a family dinner at noon and during the aftemooh friends called at the home. Mr. and Mrs. McCrea have been residents of this county since 1822, coming first to Burchard and later locating In Paw nee City. Columbus Doctor Heads Osteopaths Association Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Norfolk, Neb., March 21.—A score of osteopaths of the northeastern Ne braska association, who held their meeting here, elected the following officers: President, Dr. Shaffer. Co himbus; vice president. Dr. Ira Rich ardson, Fremont; secretary-treasurer, Dr. Charles Hartner, Madison. Fre mont gets the next meeting. “Good News About the Bible” Two doctrines as to the kind of book the Bible is are now being held and taught in the Christian world—the Orthodox and the Liberal. Aside from purely Intellectual considerations, which of these is the better view? Which is the more friendly and hopeful in reference to human life? If modern learning forbids you to hold the traditional view of the Bible, should you regret the. fact or rejoice in it? That you should rejoice in giving up the older interpretation will be the argument #f the sermon Rev. Ralph K. Baily will present at the First Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney rtreet, Sunday, at 11 a. m. , The second of a series of discussions of the subject: "The Good News of Liberal Christianity.’’ Company Ordered to Stop Making Cereal Drinks Court Directs Grand Island Firm to Destroy Near Beer on Hand and Sell Its Machinery. By AnorltM Frp*i. Grand Island, Neb., March 21.—The Grand Island Manufacturing com pany was Enjoined today from the further manufacture of any cereal beverage, ordered to destroy all but 50 barrels of the 1,100 barrels of near beer now on hand, ordered to sell all machinery and appliances used ex clusively In the manufacture of cer eal beverages, and, that being done, was permitted to continue to operate its plant In the manufacture of root beer and other completely nonalco holic drinks. The court found no reason to Impose any penalty, be cause the evidence submitted showed no wilful violation of the law, or bad faith on the part of the com pany. District Judges Clements and Paine both presided In the Injunction pro ceeding that sought to close the en tire plant. The testimony of Presi dent Kaldorf showed that the com pany had received no complaints of any kind until late last year; that the directors always had given In structions against the sale of beer with Illegal content, and that It has made regular reports to the govern ment every month, and had no evi dence that It was without federal permit. It always has sent in Its money and the same had never been returned. The testimony of Attorney A. C. Mayer, legal counsel of the company, reviewed Interviews with U.8. Rohrer, federal prohibition enforcement offi cer, and disclosed that the main trouble with the local plant was a difficulty of the manufacturing pro cess employed here and In other small Institutions, which are not able to provided their own chemist and labor atories. It Is believed the temporary order will be agreed to by both sides and made permanent by stipulation. Peru Instructor Wins Legal Battle for Pay Lincoln, March 21.—The Peru etate normal achool discharge of Professor .1. Lawrence Eason and the several attendant suits and arguments over his reinstatement were settled today with the announcement from the state normal board office of decision of the cane in the court of Judge John D. Raper of Auburn. The court’s order entitles Eason to the office as head of the English de partment of Peru normal up until October S, 1923, when he was dis charged by vote of the full board, P.nd holds further that the attempted discharge by T. J. Majors, president of the school, on July 23, 1923, was Illegal and void and that Professor Eason Is entitled to ealsry during a period from July 23 to October S. Pastor Hurled From Buggy Struck by Skidding Auto Barneston, Neb., March 21.—Rev. M. J. gtudler of the German Lutheran church. Just west of town, narrowly escaped death or serious Injury while driving to town with a horse and buggy. An auto which was going In* the opposite direction attempted to pass him, skidded In the mud and inow and crashed Into the buggy, rhe rig was demolished and Studier thrown out, but he was not seriously Injured. Ainsworth Church to Get Pastor From Rushvillc Ainsworth, Neb., March 21.—Rev. Frederick E. 8temme, pastor of the Federated church of Rushvllle, Neb.. lias accepted a call to the Flret Con gregational church here and will be gin his duties here April 1. The church has bean without a pastor ■lnce last November. State Road Projects Announced by Bryan Lincoln. March 21.—Among the 44 Federal-state road projects to total ap proximately $1,525,000. announced to day by Governor Bryan, and upon which bids are to he opened April 15, 17 and 18, were the following: Gravel i^ads; Norfolk to Madison, seven and one-half miles; Norfolk to Battle Creek, seven and one-half miles; . continuing gravel north of Grand Island towards St. Paul, In Howard county, five and one-half miles. Bridges: Across Nobth Platte river Rt Broadwater and across Platts at Grand Island. Paving: Two and one-half miles In Douglas county. __ Booze Prisoner Denied Right to Plead Guilty Wheeler County Attorney Must Show Reason for Not Filing Information Against Defendant. % " Grand Island, Neb., March 21.—Set ting a new precedent In criminal pro cedure, County Attorney F. J. 11 Law son of Wheeler county has denied a prisoner the right t(^ enter a plea of guilty to a liquor charge and start serving his sentence. The hearing was held Wednesday and Thursday before Judge B. H. Paine in the dis trict court for this county. Frank Ivanevltch was arrested In Wheeler county on a complaint charg ing nine distinct violations of liquor laws. Including having a still In his possession. He w'as brought to Grand Island about December 18 and has been held In the Jail here for safe keeping. He has employed two attor neys. A. L. Bishop of Bartlett and B. J. Cunningham of this city, and hla attorneys demand that he be allowed to plead guilty to all of these charges and begin serving his sentence. The prosecutor, F. J. H. Lawson, stated that the Jury will not be called In Wheeler county until May 19, and and he refused to file any Informa tion against the prisoner until that date, holding him In Jail two months longer before giving him an opportu nity to enter his plea and begin sen tence. Mr. Lawson also elalmed Ivanevltch had sold mortgaged property to Mr. Sullivan, a banker at Spaulding, and that unless Ivanevltch straightened up that matter complaint on that charge will be filed. Cross-examining the Wheeler coun ty attorney, Cunningham demanded to know If he realized the additional expense he wa» Incurring to the coun ty by refusing to permit the prleoner to plead guilty. The answer was In the the afflrmatlva. The hearing was closed Thursday afternoon, the court giving Lawson 10 days tlma In which to show reason why he should not file nn Information In the case. Judge Paine, In passing on the mat ter, said he could find no other ease In Nebraska decisions wherein a de fendant was denied the right to plead guilty to charges of this nature. FIRST CENTRAL CHURCH Thirty-sixth Street, Haney to Dewey ( DR. FRAHK 0. SMITH, PASTOR The thirl et the series ef Inlay liwhg fleet area will be (Tire a tomorrow eraalac at Tilt. Sabjeet— "What a Modernist Believes About Jeans Christ, Including His Pre-existence, His Divinity and His Second Coming.” Doors Open at 7 oTloek—Good Mnste—Seats Free —A Cordial WeleoaM FIRST CENTRAIi CUTRCH COMMITTEE Re-new-ed Cadillac Sale After months of preparation, beautiful re-new-ed models now offered at reduced prices. Sale Is Now Going On Only 5 Days All Models-All Prices 0 A deposit will hold your car until later if desired. Terms if you wish and your old car in trade. Also several other makes—watch the want ads. COME TODAY! J. H. Hansen Cadillac Co. HA rney 0710 Fa mam Street at 26th • OPEN EVENINGS One-Minute Stone Talk \ good suit of clothes is like a sound American dollar—it rinpa true the year round. Your year-'round, big-value plan appeal* to me. I like to know that the clotnea I buy are fundamentally sound like the dollar* I buy them with-—that they ro out of the mark-down sale class/’ remarked a customer buying a new spring suit hero. » Great Enthusiasm Greets the New Styles THE enthusiasm that inspires conservative business men to exclaim in admiration when they see a mighty manifestation of progress! The enthusiasm of style-wise young men; the enthusiasm .of men seeking Big Value. Every man who steps into Nebraska’s clothing sections today experiences a new thrill—a new and greater clothes store for 1924—awaits your spring clothes selec tion Saturday. • • All that the co-operation of this store with fore most sources of supply can give in values! All that’s new from all the really great clothes makers in one mammoth showing here! Young Men’s Styles—English Styles Semi-Conservative Clothes $40 $45 $50 t Standard Tailored, Standard Fabric Spring Suits— $25 $30 $35 Smart Top Coats, Gabardines and Motor Coats— $15 to $40 Extra Trouser*—Feature Value* Specially Selected, Sturdy Fabrics $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Buy Spring Clothes Now!—Enjoy a Full Season’s Wear Lowest Prices Today—No Questionable Mark-Down Sales Any Day did dbtfcina (Sa, JOHN a asaiiton^it mm t CORRECT ATPAREL FOR MEN ANI> WOMEN.