Consolidation of Countv and Citv i Legislator’s Plea Bill to Be Introduced Provid ing for Referendum on Merger of Douglas and Omaha. (Continued from Pas* One). houndnrie* would be permitted only 2R rents per mile in addition to their initial fee for railing on patients un der terms of a bill introduced in the Jtouse hv Yensen of Scotlrbluff. l.ee of Hastings introduced a bill rutting Suto license fees in half This Is In line with Governor M^jdullen's recom mendation that. If a gasoline iax Is imposed, auto licenses be reduced. Alimony Hill Introduced. The first bill introduced by any of the three women legislators fell from the pen of Mrs. A. G. Humphrey and It tends to make payment of alimony easier for the man. Under existing statutes If a lump alimony payment is assessed against a spurned hus band he must sell his land or prop erty If he hasn’t the ready cash to meet It and Is unable to borrow the amount demanded bj^ the court. Mrs. Humphrey's bill would amend the law so the ex-husband may turn over real estate to the value of the ali mony. Johnson of Cheyenne in tlie senate Jhas introduced a hill cutting legal in terest rate <>/ banks from C to 5 per cent. The sheriff's feeding bills introduced yesterday were referred to tlie judi ciary committees of house and sen ate today. The house killed its first bill today when Keck's measure mak ing It Impossible for purchase of school text books more than once In five years came up for consideration. Keck, to date, has more bills in the Jtopper than any olher single mem ber of either branch. legislators Attend Haiuiurf. An attempt was made today to pro vide for a democratic caucus Thurs day night for the purpose of deciding, whether to introduce former Gov ernor Bryan's budget as an appro priation bill to pit against the ap propriation bill to be based on the budget eoon to be presented by Gov ernor McMullen. A number of demo crats, Including Began of Colmnbua, Hre opposed to such a move, believ ing It ia political and not beneficial ^o state Institutions. -The former governor in ills budget proposed only one new building at slate Institu tions,* cellhouse at the penitentiary. "I know- of my own knowledge that certain other institutions are badly in need of new buildings,” Began aald. The house Judfclary committee listened to pleas from Mrs. Margaret J. Cams and Mrs. J.. W. Pomerene for passage of the nntl eepltal punishment bill. The com mittee adjourned without taking ac tion on the measure. Tonight legislators attended a ban quet given by the state board of agriculture In advance of Its annual meeting tomorrow when a new presi dent and secretary will be chosen. A loving cup was presented to H. J. McT*ughiin, new secretary of agriculture and retiring president of the County Fair association, an aux iliary of the state board of agricul ture. Representatives of the state board called on Governor McMullert today urging an appropriation of more than $300,000 for maintenance and new buildings at the state fair grounds in JJncoln. The last session appropriated a total uf $19,000 for the board. f -- ' ■> Bills Filed Yesterday -> Hv AMOilsted PreM. T,In coin, Jan. 20.-—A summary of bills introduced in the legislature to day follows: House roll?: If. R 104. by Aurand -Lower* Interest rue on funding bond's of Beyond «*Jaaa ch i*? and village* from 7 to 6 per rent. H. R 10S. by l.ee of Adam* Oita prea ertr scat* of motor \eh!He licenae fe»>* f.0 pet rent and allow* payment by quarter. M R I0H. by Mf I.elland and Tbmnaaon • Consolidate* MMforrl aold er*' home with that at Grand Island H. R. 107. by Bock and Bailey—Abol 1 *he* nresent- h’gh S'honl tuition rate of * week for nonresident pupil* and *ub •UlUtea general county tax to pay tuition for ail atnden't H. R. 10J?. by Tenter—Limits eharjr#a by physician*. Burgeon* and vet erinarian* outald* city ©r vtlb-ga limits to 75 oent* a mile H. R 109. by Dick—Prohibits county attorney from rlgnlnsr criminal complaint unlftsa he ha* personal knowledge of fart* therein alleged. Otherwise county attor ney is to issue complaint »irneial and construct driveway* to private road wav* aero** any ditch dug bv the grader* H. F. 79, by Hoy*—Increase* salary-of chief dark or county attorney of Douglas County from $2 *100 to $3,000 * year S. F 71, by Cooper—Increase* salary of thief deputy to IrniiglHs county attorney end of five deputies 5* F. 72. by Cooper—Increase* salary of eouutv attorney of Douglas county from $4.noo to $6.*i0a a year. r American 1 Ships : to Europe i,i i ii'i I j I THH shlpe of the United State* j Line* give t# the trans-Arlan- 3 i tic traveler the tame American ij comfort*, food and service that ^ ' heexpectein hiiclub or metro- S | politan hotel. There i* a passage ^ l for every purse on the firet dan* S I ahipt Leviathan, George Wash- J Ingron, President Harding, t President Roosevelt and the "one clasa" vessels America and ; Republic. \ Vo* dftalM information a* o , * tmlinti. ttuat, 0tc , app't •• , United State* Line* * ' SlC'Sei’th Dearbem f'Hlraen * ‘ Manbrat nprralmi Inf i ! u. 9. SHIPPING BOARt* } "m"1 Prayers of Texas Women Sought by “Ma” Ferguson, New Governor Hjr International News .Service. Austin, Tex., Jan. 20.—Asking for the good will and prayers of the women of Texas in her trail biasing journey of feminine rule, but refraining from any attempt at detailing her plan* or pollrlea, Mr*. Miriam Amanda Ferguson, shortly after noon today, in the briefest message of its kind Texas history, read to the joint legislature her inaugural address of accept ance. Mrs. Ferguson said in part: “I extend to the ’ judges of courts, the heads of de partments, and es pecially the mem bers of the legts lat ure, a cordial and earnest Invita tion to, visit the executive offices for conferences on matters personal and official. We are all human servants of a great people, and must do our best for tlia common good. “Recognizing and freely admitting my inexperience In governmental a f fajrs, I must ask the advice and counsel of ohers. “Perhaps this would not be a bad Idea for others to adopt, even though their training and learning may be more than mine. 1 shall endeavor to make this adminis tration a success ful one, by team work. There is so much to do that no one mind can bring relief to the people. ^ Governor Miriam Ferguson. "If the example can be set for a higher standard of morals and purity of life and conduct in public servants of the people, 1 shall feel that my administration has not been in vain. "As the first woman governor of our state, I ask for the good will and the prayers of the women of Texas, "Many women will be invited to an active part in this administration, bet us give to our state the West there is in us, not so much tiecause we are women, but because we are citlsens who are now' to stand side by side with the men upon the foundation of equal rights and equal justice. "With love for all, with malice toward none, trusting in Clod, I conse crate my life to my state.” TYPHOID DEATH PROBE REVIVED Chicago, Jan. 20.—A possibility of arrests In connection with the death of William MeCIIntock >vns foreseen here today when the virtually defunct “death probe ' was revived at a secret star chamber conference between Coroner Oscar Wolff, Chief of Police Morgan Collins and Judge llarry Olson, chief Instigator of the in vestigatlon. The presence of Collins at the con ference Immediately gave rise to re ports that arrests impended. It was the first entry of th# police depart ment Into the probe. The conference came to public at tention only when newspaper men called at the coroner's office to learn the reasons for the continued delay in calling the Inquest which it had been believed would amount only to the admission of a formal report that MeCIIntock died only from a “typical textbook case of typhoid fever." Business Men of Ogallala Organize Commercial Club Ogallala, Jan. 20.—Fifty business and professional men have organized the Ogallala Commercial club for the purpose of promoting the beat Inter ests of the community, Including good roads. The Commercial club succeeds the Keith County Community dub, which has been inactive for the last year. The officers of the new club are: Mat-ley Brown, president: E. A. Smith, Vice president; M. E. Hasdai, secre tary, and C. Ij. Contrymati, treasurer. Formation of the club followed a report by J. 8. Kroh, Keith county delegate to the good roads meeting at KearneJ^Jatjuary 12. Humboldt to Have Series of Merchants’ Bargain Days Humboldt, Jan, 20.—The Chamber of Commerce has Authorized * series of merchants' bargain day* for the last Wednesday of each month during 1025, beginning January ?S. Five thousand copies of a four-page folder named “The City on the Square" Bulletin, are being prepared by the advertising committee of the cham ber and will be sent out under postal permit. Found Dead in Snowdrift. Bayard, Jan. IS.—I.ouls Frank, for several years pilot of the elevator of the Bayard augur factory, and who resided here until a shot t time ago, was found dead In a anow drift at Barker, 8. V.. last week. “Shorty," as he was known here, was past Sit year* of ant and n single matt. i y JOHN Q. WAKELEY DIES AT MADISON Madison, Jan. 20.—John Q. Wake ley. a pioneer resident of this .otty. died suddenly Monday. He had been In poor health for some time. Funeral services will he held at the Methodist Episcopal church, of which lie was a lifelong member, Wednesday after noon, Rev. John G. Hammeli officiat ing, and interment will be made In downhill cemetery. Mr. Wakeley was born February 2 1851, at Oneida, X. Y. He was mar ried to Clara Avery In Michigan June 17. 1875. He ramp to Madison county and settled on a farm two miles north of Madison in 1X88. moving from the farm to Madison several years ago. He served several years ns president of Madison County Fair association. He is survived hv his widow, Mrs Clara Wakeley, and four sons, Myron of Hartington, John of Omaha. Wil liam of Tilden and Fred of Madison, and three daughters. Mrs. Nellie Felt of Spencer, Mrs. Theodore de Croot of Central City and Mae, nt home. Chicken Roost Raided. Beatrlre, Jan. 20.—Thieve* visited the John McC'own farm, southwest of (he city, and carried away 70 chickens. As Ptacks of an automobile could be seen about the burn, it la supposed the thieves mads off with their loot in a oar. 1 You have n right to demand shoe servir# in this store. Every employe is instruct ed to render absolute satisfaction—and “satisfaction" here means careful fit ting, comfort, and economical buying. All may he assured of comfort in a pair of Stryker's Special Combination Lasts in Arch Preservers, Grant Flexated, Striker's Arch Doctor and other ape rial lines. Our complete Orthopedic Department is in charge of a licensed .(||M TMf rooT foot specialist. He will gladly advise you about all foot troubles. W. S. Stryker’s DOUGLAS SHOE STORE 117 North Ittth St root OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE Russian Public Indifferent to Trotzky Ouster 9 __ e All Charjes Against Deposed Military Chief Recited in Lengthy Document Re sembling Indictment. *r AuMOrtatPit Press. Moscow, Jan. 20.—-The announce ment of Leon Trotzky'* dismissal os soviet war minister by the central executive committee of the commun ist party was received today by the public with complete calm and ap parent indifference. The Russian people learned only today through the bolshevik press of tlie deposition of the soviet, military leader. It had long been understood, however, that, the leaders of the communist party would take severe disciplinary measures against the head of the red army. At the committee's sessions all the charges against Trotzky were Re stated in a length document which resembled an Indictment. This docu ment asserted that the war minister's activities against the communist party had encouraged the bourgeolse countries abroad to believe the) bolshevik regime • was In danger of falling to pieces. It was also stated that Trotzky's opposition was taken as a signal by the elements hostile to the soviet government at home to unite against the policy of the com munist party in order to assist in the overthrow of the proletarian dic tatorship. Held Contrary Views. The written statement of the party's case sets forth all the dis agreements between the war minister and the communist party, beginning wjth the Brest-Litovsk treaty of 1918, and declares that the war chief continuously expressed views against the party. It concludes by saying that, even in his letter to the central executive committee, pledging him self to work faithfully In any posi tion assigned him by the party, Trotzky did not "in a single word acknowledge his mistakes and In fact Insists upon an anti-bolshevik plat form, limiting himself only to formal loyalty." The punishment meted out by the committee Is a striking Illustration of the indexible discipline which pre vails In the communist party. Any member Of less Importance than Trotzky would have been banished long ago for utterances not strictly In consonance with ordox bolshevism. For years the war leader has been a thorn In the able of the party chiefs because of his outspoken declarations in favor of reforms In the party. The government's political master*, how ever, hesitated to remove the thorn because of Trotzky's popularity In the army and among certain sections of the Russian masses. Silenced by Parly. But the sharp attacks which thp irrepressible drmy head launched In his recent book against the course of conduct of l,enln. ZlnovdefT and olher powerful political figures during and after the revolution gave the eon trolling leaden of the communist party their opportunity of silencing him and stripping him of hie power as war minister. The soviet leader* now express the belief that It Is likely Trotzky will, of his own volition, seek th* less turbulent atmosphere of southern Russia, where lie can "meditate further, not only on his hook. 'The Lessons of 1917,' but upon the les sons of 1925." Dickens Couple Will Observe 50th Wedding Dickens, ,\eb.. Jan. 20.—Mr. and Mrs. John Stackhouse of Dickens will celebrate their 50th wedding an niversary Thursday. They were mar ried January 22, 1875. They will observe the occasion with a family dinner at their home, to he followed by a reception for their friends. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stackhouse are in excellent health and are active workers in the local church. Mrs. Stackhouse is able to read news Iiapers without the uld of glasses. IMPROVERS HEAR TRAM FARE TALK Preparations for lhe fight opposing an Inerease in street car fares were described by Anson H. Bigelow at the monthly meeting of the Benson Im provement. club Monday evening. He discussed the status of the company’s tranchlse and warned against the granting of an exclusive franchise. The club passed a resolution urging the paving of Maple street and other roads leading into Benson. Hunter’s Arm Amputated as Result of Accident Wymore, Jan. 20.— Wilton Endle man, former Wymore resident, 20 years old, was so severely injured in a hunting expedition last week with youthful companions near his home In northern California that it was found necessary to amputate his right arm at the shoulder. One of the shot guns rarried by the party was acei dentally discharged, the shots strik ing the young man In the arm. The family lived at Wymore and Table Rock for many years and moved west six years ago. The father. John E. Endleman, who died In Colorado in 1919, was a former city treasurer of Wymore and also served as mayor of (his city In 1917. Stolen Chickens Traced by Means of Brand Mark Laurel, Jan. *20.—Tracing stolen chickens by means of a brand mark which had been put In the web of their feet, A. Maun found part of them at a iioultry market In Cole ridge, and Die rest at Wakefield, which led to file arrest of Ingar Niel son. a young man living near Laurel. When arraigned he refused counsel and pleaded guilty, lie was bound over to the district court on a bond. The stolen rhii kens, numbering about 26. were choice pure breds, owned by Mrs. Maun. Rail Official Die*. 5*f. Paul, Minn., .Tan. ?*>.—John Mai colm Rapelje, 6*. vice president ofth* .Northern Pacific railroad, died at the Northern Pacific hospital here today lie completed 37 years’ continuous service with the road this month. Shipping Board Reports on Rate Controversies Reductions Given Port of Boston, Southeastern and Gulf Ports According to Unofficial Reports. Washington, .lan. 20.—The shipping board late today drew up it* report on the long controversy over differ entials in rates between North At lantic, South Atlantic and gulf ports. It was indicated, unofficially, In some quarter*, that rate reductions asked by southeastern and gulf ports anil Ihe port of Boston had been acted upon favorably. A differential in favor of north At lantic ports was removed by the or der, The differential provided for an added freight rate of 7 1-2 cents per lot) pounds on cargo moved through soutli Atlantic ports and 15 cent* on cargo through gulf ports. The hoard declared it disapproved of the tripartite argreement between the three groups of carriers, "mainly for the reason that the rate situation resulting therefrom is effectively con trolled by the north Atlantic lines.’’ Foreign Control. "It should he pointed out,” the re port said, "that the membership of the north Atlantic conference is pre dominantly foreign. This foreign membership, with votes outnumber ing by far those of Ihe American membership, dominates the tri partite conference and the rates applicable to American commodities moving in American bottoms from American' ports. The result Is effective control by foreign lines of an extensive por tion of our commerce and much of our shipping.” Coincident with Ihe announcement of tho board's order, democratic sen ators conferred today without decision on the Butter bill, which would place gulf and New England ports on a parity with other Atlantic ports In the matter of rail and ocean charges. Hendlors from the gulf and New Eng land urged democratic support of the measure, while others opposed it on the ground that its enactment would destroy a favorable through rate lif ferentinl enjoyed by some south At-: lantic ports. Thee Cornered Fight. During extended hearings before the shipping board, a three-cornered fight developed between interests repre senting Ihe north Atlantic, middle At lantic and southern ports. The south ern representatives sought a rate parity with New York, whose spokes-j man joined the southerners In nrgu merit against a through land and water rate which lienefited Norfolk.! Baltimore and Philadelphia. Boston and other New England cities Joined In attacking the through rates ef fective In middle Atlantic territory, which, they held, penalized that port's extensive facilities. * Bepre*' litatlvex of- middle, western and central trade and traffic organ! v-itions who appeared at the hearings, supported Ihe contentions of the southern ports. They declared the natural flow of much of the cargo originating in their territory was through gulf ports, hut that the add ed freight rate fixed by the conference was prohibitive. 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Yards, 1114 Nicholas Phene J A elrton 1 1 7R Nebraska News Nubbins Madison.—Funeral service* for Mrs. Annie Dugan, wife of James Dugan, a former resident of this county, who died at her home at Vermillion, S. D„ took place here to day. The proiesssfon went directly to the cemetery from the depot after the arrival of the morning passenger train and brief services were held a! the cemetery In charge of Rev. John G. ltammell. Madison.—Emil Klawonn, died nt his home here Saturday of compli cations resulting front operation. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Evangelical Lutheran church. Rev. Mr. Fricke officiating, assisted by Rev. J. G. Hammcll, pastor of the I M. K. church, ami interment was made In Crownhlll cemetary. W.vmore.—William I,. Hines, vet ierffn employe of the Burlington rail way here, has found it necessary to go to Excelsior springs for treatment. He is suffering from stomach trouble DeWItf.—Damage estimated at $S00 was caused by fire at the home of J. T. Sire, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants .bank. Beatrice.—While shoveling snow from the porch at his home, Raul Renner of this city slipped and fell, fracturing his collar bone. Table Bock.—At a meeting of the Guild of the Methodist church, the following officers were elected: Pres! dent. Mrs. F. C. Norris; secretary, dent; Mis. K. C. Norris; secretary, Mrs. Claire Seism; treasurer, Miss Lulu Hoover. Beatrice.—At the annual meeting of the Episcopal church, S. C. Smith |was elected senior warden to fill the vacancy caused by the death of hi? brother, J. E. Smith, who held the office for 23 years. Mercer B. Walker was named vestryman to succeed S. C. Smith. Harrisburg.—Manner County chap ter of the American Red Cross so ciety, tiiat has been inactive for some time, was reorgnized by selection of Mrs. W. S. M' Kee as chairman, Mrs. Everett Bigsby, vice chairman, and Mrs. Owen Brodhead, secretary-trea surer. Mitchell.—Sarah M. Spear, TS. a Resident of the Hull neighborhood for 39 years, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Lloyd Glass, here Satur day. „■ Drug Store Burned. Brldegport, Jan. 20.—Fire of un known origin completely gutted the Brule drug store, causing a loss of about $4.0t)0, partly covered by inrur anee. Best Investment in Wise Charitv • No “Overhead” Expense to The Bee Free Shoe F'und. Heretofore urknowlailZeH S - tie .‘.’ft l.iiflle* Miubmury . l*rr»b> • teriun rhiirrli. Firth, Neb. t*1 V Friend nf the Kiddlru. I’oller, >eb.. ■ l "" A lover nf I.lttle One*. Shenun dimb In . Hr. «nd Mr*. K. M. F. I.eflmx ■»-«> I'M A leek. Koille ». Florence, In memorr of Andrew Alhneli W. M. Wood . Tolnl . St.lOS.St The best investment on earth is wise charity. Some charity is bad. It encourages laziness and dependence. Some other charity is bad because those who profess to gather and dis tribute it take off a large slice for themselves. But the Free Shoe fund Is free from both these objections. Every case Is investigated by school teach ers so that no “grafters" can get shoes. Neither these investigators nor any other persons connected with Hie fund gathering or distribution get a cent of compensation. Every cent goes to buy shoes for needy children with widowed moth ers. There's quite a waiting list. Your check, cash or money order will be greatly appreciated. Address Free Shoe fund, care of The Omaha Bee. CEMENT BRIDGE FOR INDIAN CREEK Construction of a new cemam bridge over Indian creek on Sixth street was derided upon by the Coun eit Blults city council at its meetim. Monday evening. The estimated cost la $14,032. The bridge will replace the old wooden structure which was recently condemned. Protests against th“ im provement will be heard at a hearing February 9. The council Monday evening ap proved a contract with the independ ent school district by which the city will pay 42'i cents per wagonload for* dirt to be taken from the old high school grounds. The council also passed the annual poll tax ordinance. Whiting Editor Dead. Tied Oak, la., Jan. 20.—Clyde B. Hill, a former resident of Bed Oak, who died recently at Whiting, la., was employed here by the Thomas D. Murphy company. He was 44, ami at the time of bis death was editor of the Whiting Argus. Tompson-Beider, The Newest Linens checked or striped These patterned linens are doubly appealing: they are new, they are smart. Pure Irish linen, in lavender, blue, rose, yellow, tan, I and jade, is checked with white. Of equally fine l | quality are white linens Roman strioed with yellow, orange, tan, blue, and lavender. Both patterns are ij 36 inches wide and pre-shrunk. 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