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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1924)
Representatives Take Up Budget Proposal Today Iowan* to Discuss Creation of Hoard to Supervise All Spending of Pub lic Money. By Aesoclnteif Pres*. Dcs Moines, la., March 25.—Pre ceded by a long line of arguments voiced by either side at public hear ings, the Hauge bill, which proposes a budget for all counties of popula tion 125,000 and over, was scheduled to appear In the house tomorrow morning. Because the Smith amend ments have been added to the meas ure, the bill becomes of statewide Interest since it now propones a bud get system for the other counties not before provided for. By the Smith amendments the hill makes It necessary for any public body spending money to receive the sanction of the budget board to be formed by appointment by the gov ernor on all proposed expenditures amounting to more than $5,000. The hill was met with hitter de nunciation and high praise at the public hearing held yesterday after noon, and supporters of the bill ex pect prolonged discussion when the measure is presented to the house to morrow. Judge Charles Hutchison, a former member of the Des Moines school board, told members of the committee i which has in charge thd ITauge bud get bill that the bill was one of the most undemocratic pieces of legisla tion to come before the present ses sion, because it took from the school board the right to judge what was best for the children who are taught in the public schools. “You can't get a budget board that will know all there is to know about school affairs and at the same time, know all about the boards of super visors business and the various coun cils. They will legislate in favor of their own judgment every time. It is a great mistake to take the power of judgment, on school matters especial ly, out of the hands of the authorities who spend every day of their lives in tlie carrying out of such things,” Judge Hutchison said. Waterway Booster Here to Round Up Delegation Tj. McClay, secretary and manager cf the Mississippi Valley association, has arrived in Omaha to meet with the waterways committee of the Chamber of Commerce today. Arrangements are to be made to send a delegation of Omahans te Kansas City for a meeting en the opening of interior waterways. McClay has already made arrange ments for a large delegation from Bioux City. # Steps to aid in passing legislation that will make improvements to the Mississippi and Missouri rivers pessi hie are to be considered at the Kan sas City meeting. Receiver Reports Small Dividend in Union Trust Sioux City, March 25.—A dividend of 7 12 per cent on deposits in the defunct: Union Trust and Savings bank lias been declared by George Jenson, the receiver. It is estimated that approximately $40,000 will be paid on the dividend. This is the third dividend to he de clared by the receiver on deposits in the Union Trust and Savings hank, the other two heing 10 per cent each. Ciarinda Presbyterians Raise $6.2.‘>0 for Education Ciarinda, la., March 25.—Ciarinda Presbyterians went over the top in their share of the $2,000,000 for Chris ten education in Iowa, giving $6,250. The campaign was in charge of Hr. J. t. Graham and field secretaries. l'”-- “ 'll I Garbed in Formal Attire, Former Drv League Head Enters Sing Sing i i Ossining, N. Y., March !5—Wil liam H. Anderson, former head of (he stale anti-saloon league, once a pow erful figure In the political life of the Umpire state, today became "No. 75745" in Sing Sing prison. Convicted of third degree forgery In altering the books of the league, his application for a certificate of rea sonable doubt denied yesterday, the former dry crusader surrendered in New York this forenoon to Sheriff Dooling. He wns brought here by train to begin serving his term of from one to two years. Anderson was far from downcast. "I am a prisoner of war in the hands of the enemy," lie said In a statement handed to the sheriff. "After the damage I have Inflicted on the liquor traffic,” said the state ment, “I shall not begrudge the wets and their de facto allies any satisfac tion they can extract kicking, when he is down, the one they could not whip in a fair fight.” When the former dry leader ar rived, lie was whisked away to the prison in a taxicab. As he stepped from the cab and saw the prison walls, Anderson smiled grimly. He walked with a firm step, head erect, lips compressed, eyes flashing angrily. He was led to the warden’s room, where his pedigree was taken and given a number. Then he was taken to another room, where his mustache was clipped and he was given a hath. Finally, the regulation prison uniform of gray trousers and gray coat, hick ory shirt and Mack shoes was issued to him. A few minutes later he wns led to his cell and the iron-barred gate iclnnged behind him. Tomorrow morning he will be assigned to man ual labor, such as shoveling coal and washing floors. It is prolmble, prison ofllcials said, that in 10 days he will he given clerical work if there Is a vacancy. Before Anderson boarded his train at the Grand Central terminal in New York a large crowd jeered him. An derson ignored the cat-calls and hisses and looked straight ahead. At sev eral stations along the way there were small crowds on the platform eager to get a glimpse of him. Anderson astonished the attendants at the prison by appearing In formal morning dress. Within the memory of the oldest attendant, he was the first prisoner to enter attired in such a manner. High School to Give Agriculture Course Clarinda, la., March 25.—A course in vocational agriculture will be given at the Clarinda High school under Prof. Raymond Underwood, Instructor In manual training and agriculture. Two Seek School Job. Glenwood, la., March 25.—Two candidates for county school superin tendent have filed applications with County Auditor Frank Choate of Glenwood. They are B. T. West*' coot of Buckeye and Jennie R. Bailey Herbster of Arnolds Park. Broadcast at Blockton. Blockton, la., March 25.—Blockton Electric company has opened a broadcasting plant, and Is receiving Four out of Five wait too long The odds are all against you. Pyor rhea claims as victims four persons out of every five past 40, and thou sands younger, too. The penalty paid is lost teeth and broken health. It’s good insurance to keep the gums firm and the teeth clean with refreshing Forhan’s. SMore than a tooth paste— it checks Pyorrhea 35c and 60c in tubes fi>rh n’s FOR THE GUMS Splendid Co-operation We want to publicly thank the fire depart ment, the police department, and the gaso line and oil companies of Omaha for their wonderful co-operation given to us follow ing the tragic fire Monday at our plant, Eleventh and Seward streets. The fire department did excellent work in combating the dangerous conflagration and in saving nearby property from dam age. Their showing was a credit to our city. The police department showed perfect or ganization in handling the crowds which gathered and in aiding the fire department. The gasoline and oil companies offered us all their service and equipment, if neces sary, to assure continuation of our sales and service. As a result of this splendid co-operation, there was no interruption in our business. Such a co-operative spirit deserves the highest com mendation. This public statement can only ex press our appreciation in a very small way. U. S. OIL COMPAi. „ MORRIS MILDER, President replies from those who have listened. Blockton Is one of the smallest cities to process such a plant. Its population being 628. IOWA GIRL BACK TO PARENT’S ROOF Joy that she would not have to stay at home In the future was ex pressed by Margaret Du t*ney, 16, Greenville, la., Tuesday when her father, Thomas Du I>aney, appeared at Central police station to return with her. Margaret was arrested Monday with Merwtn Adrian, a married man. "I don't want to go home and I won’t stay there," the girl told her father. "You won’t have to stay there,” he answered. Great Joy was expressed at that announcement and Margaret agreed to return home without further trouble. Sheriff W. A. Foster, Greenville, ac companied the father. Adrian was re turned in custody of the sheriff. SLAIN WOMAN’S BROTHER HELD Kansan City, Mo., Marrh 25.— Charles Wilkins, brother of Dr. Zoo Wilkins, was ordered held on a charge of murder by a coroner-* jury tonight In connection with his sister's death. Dr. Wilkins was found slain in her flat March 15. I The coroner's report also reeom 'mends that charges be filed against Dillard Davies, Janitor at the Wilkins house, and also against ,B. F. Tarpley, a railroad man. who has admitted he was a frequent visitor at the doctor's flat. CITY COUNCIL TO HEAR COMPLAINT Next Monday morning city council committee of the whole will hear com plaints by residents against the main tenance of an asphalt plant on east side of Sixteenth street between Pratt and Baird streets, by Murphy Con struction company. A petition signed by 600 men and women was received Tuesday morning by city council. Blast Victim Hoped to Be Minister Axel Swenson, 21, victim of the L'. S. Oil Works fire, was saving his money to study for the ministry. "He hnd always felt the call to the ministry," said his mother this morn ing. "He hnd planned to attend school next fall." Axel was born In Christian?. Nor way, and came to America 12 years ago with his parents. When he graduated from Vinton school he stood high In the class, according to Mrs. Swenson. He attended regular ly the Norweiglan-Danish Methodist church. He la survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swensen, 3910 Gold street, and four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Brewer, Marla, Clara and Kuth, all of Omaha. Funeral services will he held Thurs day at 2:30 p. m., at the Norwegian Hanlsh Methodist church. Rev. Ole Nielsen will officate. HERRING CLAIMS COMMITTEE JOB Hr Awwliilrd l’r Iip* Moines, la., March 25.— K. J. Feuling, chairman of the Iowa state democratic committee, In a *tatement today claims Clyde 1.. Herring of De« Moines will have the support of nine of the 11 district delegations to the state convention In his candidacy for nationHl committeeman from Iowa. W. XV. Marsh of Waterloo, present national eommitteeman and candidate for re-election, Chairman Fettling states," first claimed 10 of the 11 dis tricts. then eight and yesterday seven, but by convention time he will find he has none of the 11." Candidate on Radio. Otto liouls Tlremers, republican Candidate for congress, discussed his world peace bond by radio from \VOAW last night. Ground Gets Good Soaking. Hiwinl Dispatch to T)i#» Omaha Bff Beatrice, Neb., March IS —Rea\y •bower* fell In this section of the state this morning, giving the ground a good soaking. Dry weather I* needed here a* farmer* nr* anxious to get Into the fields to do their spring work. Red ('.loud Woman Mayor Renominated at Caucus Red Cloud, Neb., March 14 — At a caucua of citizens Miss Mary Peter son. who haa served a* mayor lor two years, was nominated for another term. Isadora Johnaon and <S1 Huff man were nominated for councilman, and William Hansen city clerk. THORNE CASH DISCOUNTS 45.00 ("oat*. 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