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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1923)
Party Circle to Stay on Ballot by Senate Vote L pper Branch Overwhelming ly Opposed to Measure Backed by League of Women Voters. Special nUpatch to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, April 20.—House ri>ll 103, the Mears-Osterman hill to abolish the party circle, was killed In the state senate by an overwhelming vote. Backed by the league of women voters, the bill had cleared the first hurdle in the house. In the commit tee. there had been a split over the question of reporting it, but the ma jority favored indefinite postponement. Senator Purcell, representing the minority, moved to overturn the com mittee report to kill the bill. Purcell attempted to force a roll call, but was unsuccessful, and on a vlya voce vote, the senate sent the bill to the grave yard. Would Mediate Strike. Senator McGowan introduced a reso lution calling on Governor Bryan to attempt mediation in the strike of railroad shop workers. The McGowan lesolution calls upon the governor to endeavor to effect a compromise be tween the carriers and the striking shopmen in this state. The same resolution was introduced in the house I Heed’s budget bill, providing that the governor shall not terminate any activities for which provision has been made by the legislature In appropri ations passed, and likewise making the two-thirds caluse required to boost an appropriation over the governor g message apply to the budget of the out going governor, was advanced to third reading in the senate. Appropriations Next. The senate Monday will begin con sideration of the appropriations bill. The senate finance committe has been working on the measure and expects to complete its work by next Monday. The senate Friday killed these bills: H. R. 324, Keck—Raises term of county judge to four years. H. R. 635, Quinn—For election of county commissioners by districts, in larger copnties of the state. Bills pussed: S. F. 83, Allen— Gives extra judge to 13th judicial dis trict, and adds Banner and Arthur counties. Measures Reported Out. Bills placed on general file were: H. R. 488—Gives street car companies right to operate buses. H. R. 478—Gives railway commis sion authority over stock and bond issues of carriers or public service corporations doing business within the state. H. ,R. 451—Alows governor to sus pend county police officers, pending ouster proceedings. H. R. 582, Thacher—Strengthening dry law enforcement. Amended to re move burden of proof from accused. H. R. 630—Allows regents to pay Interest not to exceed 5*4 per cent on property donated to university. House Advances Three Measures School Tax Limit ami Blue Sky Bills Are Passed. Special OUpatcIi to The Omaha llee. I.inOoln, April 20.—The lower house advanced senate file 24 to third read ing yesterday. This bill calls for sub mission of a constitutional amend ment doing away with the $200 ex emption of household goods from tax ation. The house also passed a bill to third reading appropriating $25,000 for the Nebraska library commission. This appropriation was not in the governor’s recommendations. Hence, it took 60 votes to advance It, Democrats joined tepublicans in putting the bill up to third reading. The Dumb compulsory egg can dling bill likewise was advanced to third reading. A bill, passed in the senate, giving county clerks author ity to print sample ballots up to B0 per cent of the number of voters, was killed. House roll 372 making the lin'ut 18 mills for upkeep of schools In towns with more than 1,000 popula tion up to those classified as metro politan cities was passed bn third rending and now gees to the senate. Despite the fact that an amend ment was attached yesterday which nearly everyone believed would kill the effect of the Orr bill repealing j I Dangerous Days for all spoilable food. The utmost will be demanded of your ice box. Why not make sure of utmost efficiency by owning a Herrick Refrigerator that saves both ice and food. The genuine “dry air system’ will keep food free from foreign flavors or odors. The easily cleaned, sanitary lining insures a condition appreciated by particular people. The solid oak outer case resists the wear and tear of a generation. A Herrick costs no more than many ordinary, inefficient ice boxes. 60-lb., 2-door Herrick (10-coat white enamel lined.) A splendid value— $3950 116-lb., 3-door Herrick (10-coat white enamel linedl, at.$66.00 Smaller or larger sizes in proportion. Side, top or back icings to spe cial order. Convenient terms. o---n Timely Rug Offerings that are none the less welcome because of the moderate prices we have put on them. Rattania Rugs for Sun Parlors Perfectly chapnjjng new patterns are be ing shown to harmonize with the gayly colored reed and fiber furniture for spring and summer. The soft gray and taupe grounds are bordered with dainty chintz designs in blue and rose. The general effect of such a rug scheme is very complementary to cretonne hang ings or upholstery. These rugs are also delightful in bedrooms. 7-6x10-6.815.00 9x12 *.*««) ..... <817.50 n Body Brussels Rugs These fine rugs, so popular for bedroom use, are finding very wide acceptance in sun parlors, or where new fiber, reed or enamel furniture is being used. The dainty chintz designs in which these rugs come make them ideal in rooms where cre tonne is used for upholsteries or draperies. 8-3x10-6 Body Brussels. $83.50 9x12 Body Brussels ....$57.50 - - . ■— , n Axminster Rugs A Splendid Value We are showing; a closely woven, wool surfaced Axminster Ruk in several desigrns and wonderful color ings at— $39.50 for 9x12 size. Other sizes in proportion. Summer Furniture We can think of no happier occupation than planning a home for summer, when the furniture, draperies and all the other things one needs are so bright and cheerful. Our displays at this time feature most accommodating styles, most comfortable models and the most reasonably priced furniture for summer. ' V A Lloyd Loom Woven 3-Piece Suite as illustrated. Were It not for the exceedingly moderate prices on these pieces you would regard them as only within reach of a large income. You will find each piece carefully and skillfully finished in frosted mahogany or frosted silver, with good quality velour cushions that are both comfortable and serviceable. Chair or Rocker, $19.50; Settee, $42.00; Tables to match, $11.00; Ferneries, $10.00 * A__ Lloyd Loom Fernery Of Exceptional Quality 28 inches long and fitted with strongly constructed self watering metal container. Note the exceptionally fine continuous weave at the top. Finished in plain nut brown— $765 In frosted mahogany at $10. o— -o Lloyd Loom Carriages .Truly one of the most charming ensembles of Rnhy Car riages we have ever seen, and they are. not in any in stance less practical because of their dainty colors and smart lines. Shown in old ivory, dnrk blue, blue frosted, white enamel, natural, gray and brown. Prices 23.50, 28.50, 35, 39.50, 53.50 j the blue sky laws, the bill was pas | sed on third reading today and it Is1 ! up to the senate to dispose of it,. Fi<jht on for Omaha to Got Auto License Tax Money Charges that certain Omaha busl ] ness men have entered into an agree i ment with the Douglas county com i inissioners in an effort to defeat a ! bill before the legislature which di ! vides the automobile license tax half , I between the city of Omaha and Doug las county, were made by City Com missioner John Hopkins on his return ' from Lincoln. | "A certain Omaha real estate man was approached by an attorney and ! notified he had been assessed $500 1 to kill the bill," Mr. Hopkins said. ' The bill is being held in sifting com i nihtee in the house after having ’ been passed by the senate and recom mended for passage by the house I committee.” | Under the law as it stands, the c.ty l gets nothing from automobile license money. 92 Texas Oil Promoters Indicted by Grand Jury Fort Worth. Tex., April 20.—Ntnety two oil promoters were indicted by the federal grand jury today on charges of using the malls to defraud. , The oil companies involved in the indictments have taken in over $7,000,- | 000 in cash and into three of the com panies were merged 458 companies which had sold $136,000,000 In stock, United States District Attorney Henry Zlewfel declaring the investigation had disclosed. Approximately 135 persons were stockholders in the , merged company and the companies , in the indictments. Struble Concern Paid for Stone Capitol Commission Approves Bills Held Up During Probes —Auditor Issues Warrants. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Be*. Lincoln. April 20.—The Henry Struble Cut Stone company ha* been paid it* full claims for Feburary and March on the contract price of 75 cents per cubic foot on stone for the new capitol, although the capitol commission made finding* several weeks ago that a deduction of 13 1-3 cents per cubic foot should be'made. The deduction was ordered because some stone furnished and used in the new structure is of a cheaper grade than that designated by the architect's specifications. The tate auditor has issued war rants for a total of (65.092.93 cover ing the ttyo months, in favor of the Struble firm, on voucher* approved by the capitol commission. The Feb ruary claim was (28,874.09 and the one for March came to (36,218.84. Both of these had been held up by the capitol commission during its in vestigation of the controversy in volving the quality of the cut stone. This is the deduction which the com mission announced at the time would save about (15.000 on the first sec tion of the building and approximate ly (45,000 on the entire structure. Belgium leads the world in wheat production per acre. Sweater* Entrance Floor A Sale of those Popular Sleeveless Sweater Vests $395 Theta Veitt would tell at $6 in a regular way. Smart checked effects, all the lively color com binations, absolutely all wool. Sweater Vests are enjoying exceptional popularity right now'. Saturday You Buy $10 Silk Gowns — at -- $495 c Fine heavy silk crepes, in dainty trimmings of lace or embroidered effects. Others in neat tail ored models. This is a close out of all bctt^p Gowns y from our regular select Stock; If you would share in an unusual value make your selections from these -Saturday. II C m&uUtMHhout extravagant** HER?BERGS •*W‘7!l!2liOoHaltu JtrTel * PADDED MOVING VANS CAREFUL MEN I ieavenwmth ! Inspect Our Fire-Proof Warehouse — Separate Locked Rooms THE OMAHA BEE DICTIONARY COUPON 1 ••cure* thit NEW, authentic Dictionary bound in black teal grain, illuatretad with full pagoa in cnlnr. Preaenl or mail to thia paper thia Coupon with ninety-eight centa centa to cover coat of handling, parking, clerk hire, etc. 22 DICTIONARIES IN ONE All Dictionariee Publiahed Previnua to Thia One Are Out of Date MAIL ORDERS WILL HE I'll I .ED- - Add |or poalaeei Up to l»0 milee. Tci up lo son mllaa. I0< Eor e'Mlu dlaianr.ee, aek I’oeimaeter rata far S pounda Voice of Jacoby Rings in Legislature Despite Use of Capitol Fire Hose Npn-lal Dispatch to Tli« Omaha Bee. Lincoln, April 20.—An attempt of members oj^ne lower house to drown the voice'of Representative Jacoby re. suited in flooding the second floor cor ridor of the statehouse. Representative AVilllam Lundy of Custer county is chief of the Are de partment at his home town, Bargent. There, before there is any Water pres sure, someone must turn on the "faw cet,” and Bill didn't know anything about pressure being applied auto matically. So, when Jacoby had talked for half an hour, Lundy went Into the hall and grabbed a Are hose. Wlth#he noz zle in his hand he rushed toward the house, Intending to point the nozzle at Jacoby. He hadn't run far until the auto matic pressure forced the water from the nozzle, much to the discomfort of everyone excepting Jacoby, who con tinued to talk, while Lundy and others made frantic efforts to stop the flow of water. Broken Bow Man Injured in Automobile Accident Broken Bow, Neb., April 20.—Harve J. Whiteman of this city sustained a crushed hip, six broken ribs and in ternal injuries when his car turned over into a ditch, crushing him into the bank. A faulty steering gear caused the accident. Mr. Whiteman managed to crawl from the wreckage. Uneventful Dav •» for Upper House One Measure Passed, Two Killed and Three Reported Out of Committee. Special DUpateh to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, April 20.—The senate held a very uneventful session, passing one bill, H. R. 518, ^y Yockum. authoriz ing the creation of county foundation and community trusts to handle wel fare enterprises and receive donations. There was no opposition to the bill. The bill dissolving the Lancaster county sanitary board, against which a bitter fight has been waged, was killed on report of the committee with out discussion. Another bill, S. F. 66, by Kroh, authorizing the sale of school lands to counties for poor farms, was killed, when it failed to muster enough votes on third reading to meet constitutional requirements. Three bills of considerable impor tance were feported out of commit tees and ordered placed on general file. They include H. R. 584, the county bovine "T. B” eradication bill, which aroused such bitter hostility from Governor Bryan; H. R. 233, which Increases the possible number of deputy sheriffs in Douglas county to 25. and H. R. 108, a joint resolu tion memoralizing congress to repeal the Esch-Cummins act. City Hall to Close. The city hall will be closed all da-/ on Monday on account of the gover nor's proclamation, declaring that day as Arbor day. The public schools will not be closed. Arbor day exer cises were held yesterday In the schools. The children are being told of the life of J. Sterling Morton, dis tinguished Nebraskan, who establish ed Arbor day, which has been recog nized throughout the nation. The Greatest Body ! Builder I GIRLIE NSmHERZBERGS Fifth Floor Girls’Coats and Capes In a very Special ' Selling Saturday Another occasion that will create unusual buying activity in Girlie Nook. Coats and Capes, hundreds of them in three big feature groups. Every color that if in favor, all the smartest fabrics, both plaids and plain, here in sizes from 6 to 16 years. We believe this to be the most ex ceptional value in Girls’ Coats to be announced this season. Girls’ Hats Daring Saturday Specials Values to $3.95 Values to $6.50. $2 - $3 Chic new styles, all colors, silk and straw combina tions, ribbon and flower Values to 912.50. Brirg the girls down early Satur day, while the se lections are at their best bxtra salespeople to senv you promptly. LJ n Millinery Selon ^ * _ J l ■ ■ Third floor SATURDAY will be an eventful day in our Millinery Salon Gorgeous New Hats in three great feature groups: Here ail unequaled combination of style, quality and value! Because of this we cannot urge you too strongly lo shop early in the morning! Sport Hats, Dress Hats, color ful models, embroidered in lruitfc or flowers—every smatt new feature of spring fashion is represented, in fact. Herzbergs USmgi** Om<