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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4. 1917. Nebraska CAPITOL VISITOR . SUSPECTED AS SPY Extremely Inquisitive Visitor From Chicago Held by Guardsmen. INSPECTS BUILDING DOME (From a Staff Currcpomlent.) Lincoln, April 3. (Special.) The legislature had its first insight into what may happen if war is declared, when two plain clothes men came to the building today and arrested a man on suspicion of being a German spy. It appears the man visited fhe sen ate when that body was discussing a resolution re-enacting its allegience to the president. The man showed considerable interest in the matter and it is said expressed himself in such terms taht George tmery, tor mer deputy land commissioner, who was standing near, became suspicious. Later the man went to thouse cham Der ana wnue mere conversea wun State Treasurer Hall. He appeared to be deeply interested in the state house and according to bystanders, expressed strong sentiments against the United States going to war witn Germany. He then told Mr. Hall that he was a stranger, but would like to go to the dome of the state house and look over the city. It is said that he ex pressed this desire so often that sus oicion was aroused and MaxKattel roan of the secretary of state's office was asked to get in communication with the police department. He called them up and they at once sent a eouple of detectives who followed the (nan to the dome and arrested him. He was taken to the police station and gave his name as Joseph Kloss of Chicago. He said that he had not intended to say or do anything which mitrht lead anvone to think he was a apy, but he was turned over to Ad jutant General Hall and is being held pending instructions'from IvigTier au thority. , Bills for District . Judges and Print Plant Go Through (From a Staff Correspondent) The Flansburg bill, House Roll 111, treating new district judges in Lan caster county, and the Tenth district nd changing the boundaries of the Twelfth, Thirteenth and Seventeenth districts, passed the house without any opposition this afternoon. It is Intended to take the place of the Beal till, as fixed up in conference last week, which Governor Neville is ob jecting to , because of a proviso re quiring one ot the two judges in tne Eleventh distrist to reside west of the one hundredth merridian. This clause is omitted from the Flansburg bill. Despite persisted oppostion that it nas met at every stage, the Bates bill, appropriating $100,000 for a : state printing plant went through on third reading, by 61 to 24. It is House , Soli 151. Following are some of the other Dills which the house passed. H. B. 691 For experiments In pump lr. rlgatlon. 16,000. H. R. For Besiey memorial fund, n.ooo. H. R. S01 Medals for Nebraska Ouards- taen, 91,000. The only vote cast against the Guardsmen's medal bill, was that of Mr. Beal. who had previously tried to get through a cash appropriation of $75 tor each man. Rush forjlaturalization Papers at West Point West Point, Neb., April 3. (Spe cial.) Applications for citizenship of foreign-born residents are pouring into the district clerk's office in streams. The department is doing more naturalization business than ever before in any given time in its history. All nationalities are repre sented, the feeling among all of them being that they feel it a good thing and great comfort to be under the protecting wing of Uncle Sam. ' Streets of Lincoln Patroled by Cavalry (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, April 3. (Special.) De tachments of cavalry are now patrol ing the streets around the state capi tol and their appearance this after noon almost broke up a session of the house, the members gathering in groups at the windows to watch. ' House Members Request . I Appointment for Chaplain (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, April, 3. (Special.) Nearly every member of the house joined in a petition to the state Board of Conrtol for the appointment of Chaplain Davis of the house as chap lain of the state penitentiary, a place which has been vacant since the first of the year. Legislative Notes (From a Staff Correspondent.) The Nebraska, senate, aa a Jury passing tn the qualification! of Edward E. Howell of Omaha to hold a seat tn that body, ad mitted htm to final membership today by l vote of 19 to 7. Morlarty of Douglas led !he tight against the acceptance of the .port of tha privileges and elections com mittee, favorable to Howell, while Senator Sawyer, chairman of the committee, de fended the senator. Another large bunch of petitions from liffercnt counties, urging the house to stand by its own prohibition bill and reject the senate amendments, came up to the clerk's desk. . Senator Robertson recalled to hts senate m school land committee Tuesday morning two ho-no bills which the presiding officer had r 9 rred to other committees. One bill, House Roll tut, to give the city of Lincoln forty acres of saline land for park purposes, was at the moment of Its recall being re ported out favorably by the committee on public Institutions. The other bill, House ' Roll 4E2, reduced a few lease on school . land In western Nebraska to a basts of 6 per cent of the appraised value. The Nebraska senate has congratulated the new republic of Run J la, and Governor Neville has been requested to cable the good wlith.es of that body to the Russian Duma. This - le In accordance with a resolution Introduced by Senator Spirit of Saline and passed unanimously after a suspension of the vlett. His Dander Up Peeex Nebraska Solons Vote to Stand by President Wilson (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Neb., April 3. (Special Telegram.) The senate and house this morning renewed their allegiance to the president unanimously in a resolution which commended Senator Hitchcock for his stand as the mouth piece of the president The senate at tempted to eliminate the paragraph referring to Hitchcock, but it lost by a strictly party vote. Plan to Bring Swedish Farmers to Nebraska North Platte. Neb.. April 3. (Spe cial.) Several prominent Swedes of North Platte and Lincoln county have just completed the organization of the Swedish Colony association, the purpose ot which is to bring to Lincoln county Scandinavian renters and factory workers from eastern states and to give them an opportun ity of buying farms -of their own. Every effort will be made to assist the prospective emigrants, such as finding suitable nomes tor tnem ana obtaining loans for those who can not meet the initial payments on their farms from their own resources. Eastern Scandinavian papers have been flooded with advertisements of the oroiect and a large number of in quiries have already been obtained by officers of tire association. It is planned to conduct, several excur sions trom eastern points to Lincoln county during the summer months. Man Found Dead in Bed. Avoca, Neb., April 3. (Special.) Cornelius Bogard, aged 91 years, was found dead in bed this morning at the home of his son, John Bogard, north of town. Mr. Bogard was a pioneer resident of this vicinity. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. Ihe body of Henry Bossing, who was killed by a train near Lexington Saturday, was brought here Tuesday and interment made in the cemetery west of town. Mr. Bossing resided for a number of years southeast of town. Kearney School Board Faces Large Deficit Kearney, Neb., April 3. (Special.) The Board of Education at its regu lar meeting held last night tas con fronted with the treasurer's' report, which indicated that the city school fund is $17,000 to the bad and will be about $20,000 overdrawn at the end of the fiscal year. This money has been given into building upkeep, tem porary improvements and into salary increases for the teachers. The sal aries of Kearney teachers have been increased steadily until they take up practically all of the money raised by taxation and state apportionment. The condition financially is the poor est in which the local school fund has been in many years. Injured Fremont Girl Is Given Compensation Fremont, Neb., April 3. (Special.) Miss Anna Johnson, who became hysterical while testifying in her own behalf in district court in the action she brought to recover damages from H. Gus Gumpert under the compensa tion law, was given a judgment by Judge Button when the hearing was resumed. Two physicians who ex amined Miss Johnson testified that her condition was caused by the in jury. She was awarded $5 a week for 300 weeks. She tripped and fell over a toy automobile while in the employ of the defendant. Allen Minister Goes to China as Missionary Allen, Neb., April 3. (Special.) Miss Bessie Franc Brown, for the last two years pastor of the Friends church at Springbank, two miles east of here, has resigned and will go to China to become a missionary. Rev. William R. Kent, a former pastor, has been selected to fill the vacancy. Valley County Drys Write To Governor Neville Loup City, Neb., April 3. (Spe cial.) A largely attended mass meet ing held here Sunday evening sent a petition to Governor. Neville asking him to support a dry law that will meet with the approval of the people of the state. The letter says the sen ate amendments ruthlessly violate the confidence of the people. HOUSE TO COLLECT RESERVEGDARAM Attorney General Directed to Collect Money From Liqui dated Banks; TAKES UP OMAHA CASE (Prom a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, April 3. (Special.) Hav ing previously amended a senate bill so as to require banks going out of business to pay over their accumu lated guaranty fund assessments to the state treasurer to be held by him a special reserve fund for guaranty purposes, the house today adopted the resolution passed by the senate last week, which calls upon the attor ney general to take the proper steps for collecting about $1,750 of such assessments from kans at Waterloo. Menu and Callaway, which have liquidated without turning the money over. The report of the senate committee on banks and hanking, as the result of its investigation into these matters, was adopted in the house along with the resolution. This report criticises the former State Banking board for allowing the German-American State bank of Omaha, after going out of business, to transfer its charter to an other bank and give the second insti tution credit for an $8,000 advance deposit to the guaranty fund that had been put up in the first place by the German-American bank. Under the resolutions adopted by the two branches of the legislature, this $8,000 ought to go into the spe cial reserve fund and another $8,000 required to be paid in by the Ameri can State bank of Omaha, which took over the charter of the other institu tion. The report of the senate com mittee directs the attorney general to take action along this line. The resolutions and report were adopted in the nouse on a motion by Mr. Ollis. Four Bills Passed. The1 house passed the following bills: 8. P. S8 Creating permanent state for- estatlon commission. -This wns Indefinitely postponed a few days ago, hut was later revived and sent to third readlnir.) S. F. 214 Authorizing- rountles to bur or establish county fair tracts and operate fairs, subject to a vote of the people. 8. 118 Limited city mansfrer plan, and miscellaneous charter amendments for cities of 6,000 to 26,000 population. fi. r. 188 Election of Doug-las county commissioners ny nistricts. Notes from Beatrice And Gage County Beatrice, Neb., April 3. (Special.) The Board of Education at its reg ular monthly meeting last evening elected sixty-one teachers for the Beatrice schools for the coming year. According to the report of Superin tendent Bodwell, the attedance in the high school is 493 and the grade schools 1,719. making a total of 2.212. Guy Hill, who was seriously injured in an auto accident north ot town Sat urday nighty which cost Hanson Dav and Harvey Calvin their lives, was operated upon yesterday, and it is now thought he will recover. He was driver and owner of the car, which was reduced to scrap iron. The fu neral of Mr. Day was held yesterday atternoon, and that ot Calvin today. His body was taken to Tate, Neb., for interment. District Clerk Lenhart reports that since January 1 there have been fifty- nine applications tor citizenship hied in his office. This is by far the largest number ever filled in Gage county. Christian Endeavor Convention at Genoa Genoa, Neb., April 3. (Special.) This community has been host for three days to the south district Chris tian Endeavor convention. Young people were present from ten counties of north central Nebraska. Stanton won the convention for next year. Miss Chloe C. Baldridge of Fullerton, for four terms district president, was re-elected to that office. Columbus carried away the banner for its seven teen delegates covering the greatest mileage. Among the young people leaders from outside the district were Miss Grace Hooper of Crete, who conducted a series of conferences, and Rev. R. H. Houseman of Omaha, who gave four addresses. Wh en quality measures up to price, what more can you ask? For 45 years one hat has never disappointed it's i still your hat TheLanpher Hat $350 Food Economy In your next grocery order include a package of Grape-Nuts. Taste its snappy flavor the rich flavor of whole wheat and malted barley. Sense the satisfying comfort of a hearty food up on a contented stomach. Realize its full nourishing value as you use it day after day the sustaining power it gives brain and body for work or play. Then re member that in spite of advance in price of most other foods, Grape-Nuts is still sold at the same low price as formerly. Nowadays every table should have its daily ration of Display Your Flag bmdeis Stores' Easter Offering All Through the Store Apparel Week Offerings With FOUR Shopping Days to Easter Here Is the Store With the Stock to Serve You. It is at auch times as these that the SERVICE of a great organization like this is best appre ciated. With Easter, that day of all days when one de sires to look stylish, just around the corner, from every Apparel and Dress Up Department cornea news of unusual import news not only of full and complete stocks of all that is most desirable and the last minute ot style, but ECONOMIES as well in many instances. Your Easter Shopping Will .Be a Matter Easy of Ac complishment Here. Untrimmed and Trimmed Hats In Charming Styles for Easter Wear One of the most inter esting features is the small prices we quote for sure ly at Easter time, when one wants these excellent Hats most, is the most op portune time to take ad vantage of good savings. Untrimmed Hinoki and Wenchow Body Hats The most popular straws of the season forSports orOuting Wear, and the most wonderful line of colors, such as Old Rose, Brass, Citron, Navy, Purple, Green, Natural, etc. Medium sized droop shapes; also $1 7Q sailors, at v'' Silk Elastic Sport Bands For use on the above hats, in colors like white and 3QC green, white and navy, white and black, etc. .... m v Banded Sailors In endless variety; made of Milan Hemp, 3-end Jap, China, Split, etc.; in all the popular colors. About twenty different styles to select t1 7Q to $C nn from, at ' wOtW Second Floor -Millinery Hosiery Offerings of Interest Moderate Prices on All WHILE WE MENTION only the Hosiery selling at $1.00 and under, we desire to inform you that we also carry in stock the most luxurious and elaborate as well. The very latest productions in Silk Hosiery are here in full display. Here are the moderate priced items for Wednesday: Women's pure dye Thread Silk Hosiery, in all the wanted shades, $1.00. Women's Thread Silk Hosiery, all colors and black and white; double tops, reinforced heels and toes, at 79c. Main Women's Silk Boot and Fiber Hosiery, fashioned and seamless; all shades to match shoe tops, at 59c Women's Fiber Hosiery, seamless, all colors; spliced heels and toes; lisle tops, seconds, at 39c. Floor Store Your Furs Now Moths Put them in a safe place. The cost to you will be small the se ' curity perfect. , ' ' Do It Now Easter Veilings Are Exceptionally Pretty THERE, ARE A SCORE and more of them but we will only mention three as typical of the fashions set for this season : The Blossom Veil An exceedingly stylish example of the bold motif design, now so popular. Of hexagon mesh on ex- -quisitively hand-run design, interspersed with chenille dots. One of the most charming of the spring veilings. A veil pattern, 1 Vi yards, at 85c. Shetland Silk Drap. Veils, daintily designed in borders and meshes, in all the popular shades, spe cially priced, at 59c each. Circular Drape Veils, one of the most popular of veils. Chenille dotted and scroll borders; many pat ternds to select from, 98c to $2.50. Main Floor Dainty Neckwear For Easter Wear THERE IS REAL CHARM in the dainty bits of Neckwear makers have produced for this Easter season. A beautiful showing of Georgette Neckwear, including vestee. in plain and full frill fronts. Hand embroidered. A pretty finish to a gown. Special lot of Georgette Collars, em broidered in colors for sports wear, 98c. Collars A most select line of crepe, trimmed with filet; also hand embroidered ; all new, at $1.50 and upward. Dainty Swiss Collar and Cuff Sets, also Sports Collars and Cuff Sets, at 50c. Main Floor "Harmony" Pumps Are NEW And Just What Their Name Suggests ONE OF THE BEST FITTING Pumps we have ever seen. Does not sag at the top or sides. Fits snug, and in addition to being extremely smart, is also extremely comfortable. . . A beautiful arch complete one of the best Pumps we have to tell about. Five different leathers. A . 5f And with, Easter, Spring tfnd Summer coming right along in Shoes. -here is OPPORTUNITY White Canvas, at, a pair . .$6.00 Dull Mat Kid, at, a pair. $7.50 White Kid, at, a pair .$11.00 Dark Mahogany, Calf and Patent Leather, at, a pair : $9.00 The New and Enlarged Specialty Shoe Shop is ready to serve you in the very best manner Every modern convenience here for your service and the latest addition is a Shoe Polishing Section where competent help will keep your shoes in good shape. All shoe supplies at modest prices. ' . ' Main Floor, Roar j f