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TUB BEE: OMAHA. M'EDXKSIUY, SKITKMBKK S, 1l."i. 3 ' Nebraska GOYENOR TO TAKE HALL CASE TO COURT Nebraska Executive Charges State Treasurer with Aiding Rela tives and Friends. HALL FAMILY NOT FORGOTTEN Nebraska th state trnaurrr'R office, a I T did when I w county trwmirr of RloharJuon county. No g-enrrnl w ever eent out with pectric instruction, who did not rhnnve to a certain extent. If emrrwenojr flemandvd. the plans a outlined hy his superior officer, If he was a general of any vulue, 1 would like to adhere to the law as rlowly as it Is posslhle for any officer to adhetv to It. but 1 believe the peopte want a public servant to look to the in terests of the taxpayers and to the bet terment of conditions of our state and national affairs. Right xBae k Him'. As As you claim. 1 have asked yon to violate the constitution and laws of the etale. If such are violations, study closely ami see if they would not be ad antnircoii to the taxpayers of the state. and it you ate so sensitive, read carefully fFrom a Staff CorreSDondent.l I.tvroi.N Rent 7 iqnrll Chsrvlnir I Section t6is of the Keviaed statutes of LINCOLN, sept. 7.-Specla )-t harglnK lNebragka for mjJ wnch ( am (n ow fitata Treasurer George Hall with acts In office In connection with the giving of his bond as state treasurer that if In vestigated would place the letter In the penitentiary, Governor John II. More head fired his big .forty-two centimeter gun In the direction of the custodian of the state money boxes this morning. He charges that Hall entered Into an agree ment with the agent of the bonding com pany whereby the premium was to be 'divided among relatives and friends of ,th. state treasurer and asks the treas urer to make an explanation. He accepts the challenge of the state treasurer to take the matter of Issuing of warrants to certain departments to the courts and says that as soon as the supreme court convenes the matter will be broifght before them and the qeustlon snd see if. when it was financially ben tidal to you, you have not voluntarily overiooKen soine aeviations rrom tne con stltution ami statutory provisions. w rc .o. "Malfeasance of treasurer penalty. Tho making of profit, directly or indirectly, by the state treasurer out or any money in the state treasury, be longing to the state, the custody of which the slate treasurer is charged with, by loaning, depositing or otherwise using it or aeposmng the same in any mannor. or the removal by the state treasurer or by his ounseut of such moneys or any part thereof out of the vault of the treasurer s department, or any legal de pository of the same, except for the pay ment of warrants, legally drawn or for the purpose of depositing the same In the hanks selected ss depositories under the provisions of this article, shall be deemed guilty of felony, and on conviction thereof shall be subject to punishment In the state penitentiary for the term of not more than two years or a fine not decided whether the governor Is breaking exceeding S6.IW0 dollars, and shall also , m uaDis unuer ana upon nis orricial bonds for all profits realised from such ttniawrui using of such funds. It . Is hereby made the duty of the state tress lurer to use all reasonable and proper means to secure to the state the best the law or the treasurer exceeding his authority In denying payment of ofod commission warrants and those of other departments. Governor Backs Oerdes Bill. The atatement of the governor. Is as follows! I have seen Mr. Kali's atatement and feel that but little of It needs answering. The part referring to the best methods of handling th funds of the pure food department If os the moat Importance. X believe all public funds should be paid Into the state treasury and drawn out by warrant. When In the senate I advocated and voted for the Uerdes bill, believing that paying all money into the state itreasui-y and drawing It out by a warrant wouia protect honest officials from un just suspicion and criticism, as well ; keeping check on a dishonest one. . I am aware that the deputy food com missioner. Mr. Herman, in whom I have the utmost confidence, can retain the money collected In his department, pay ing out what Is needed for the running expenses, and turn the remainder In to the statetreasurer. But I still oontend that the best way Is to pav money out by warrant, os that a complete check and public record can be made and kept for the department. have never asked Mr. Hall for my par until due, and had nothing to do with, the presenting of claims by any official .before they were due. No claim of mine has ever reached his office, except the $2,S0i salary which out constitution pro vides. I have not asked for mileage books or any expenses outside of the salary the constitution provides, and that is the) 2,500. Guard lan of Taxpayer. t resent any Inference that I have not protected the taxpayers of this state to the full extent of my ability. As I said in my previous statement, I have reduced the expenses of my department many thousands of dollars, as I am in favor of the retrenchment of the expenses of i the state and the handling of our affairs aa we would try and handle our private business). ' He mentions In his statement my asking him to do something contrary to our con stitution. I talked to Mr. Hall, aa the constitution provides that I approve his bond, and told him I would approve a (bond of SSOO.000 Instead of $1,000,000, as he and I had advocated efficiency, economy and honesty in offloe, and as the state was to pay the premium on the bond; by riving a bond of tioe.OOO . Instead of 1.000,000 it would save the state an ex pense TVf ri.soni snd I believe would pro tect the taxpayers of the state, aa the bnnks now are nearly all undor the state guaranty law. This at one time waa our greatest danger, but now even If a lose would come, the very worst would not ex ceed the amount of the bond suggested. By word as well as action It seemed to meet his approval and I was sur- J'rlst'd a few days later to flnl that he tart undergone a chansre of mind and heart .and presented a bond lor tl.000.fr1. I believed then, as I do now. that he had some ulterior motive for so doing. On rcent Investigation, I find, as I believe, the reason for his changing so suddenly. The loca lagent of the bonding; companv. Judge, England, who Is a nigh class, honest, upright man and lr n way dis honestly connected with this transaction, was entitled to a commUslon of I1.0M on the ts.coo paid by the state as premium on this bond. Mr. Hall doir.arnlel of the raent that this commission be divided Into five parts. $300 to go to h's broth r, 7 1, . r- . 'M . I T t 1, , . . . vlrA nrpalilvnl et tho HVanlrtin Vinnb which Oeorge Hall Is president: tain to AV. C. Dorsey and $300 to James Conklin. Hall Asked to Explain. ' Just why this 1800 should not have been returned to the state treasury X should line to have Mr. Hall exoialn. It Mr. Hall waa paying for this bond with funds lelonging to himself, he would have a right to this money, but when it conies li om the taxpayers of the state, cit of the treasury, which' he is so anxloui to protect, I cannot understand how he ran justify himself in a transaction of this Kind. lie says that the banding company la unwilling that he should pay the ex penses of the puie food department, the most natural thing In the world, as they have their $4,000, and would like, aa I would presume, to be relieved entirely of any responsibility, especially when the treasurer has signified his desire that they should mske such a ruling. If he will turn the m paid paid to his friends into the state treasury, pro-rate back the $4,200; I will secure a bond from Just as reliable a company, and see that this company will permit (he expenses of the pure food, and oil Inspection depart ment, a department which brings In net SoU.OOO per year more than the running expenses, to be paid. What's Causa of RusnpusT Is it not a fact, Mr. Hall, that your Crouch dates from the day that four of the five members of the Board of Edu cational Lands and Funds saw fit to re duce the taxes of this state $4uO,O0O, which by action and by word displeased you very much. The four or five members may have made a mistake, but we were governed entirely by the returns of the assessors of the different counties and the estimates made by the legislature of the needs of the various departments; after all were provided for, we still had a surplus of something like 12,000. May It not have been a selfish ruiwin, as It appeals to me that it was In the writing of the board. With a great amount of money in the treasury, you could have more bank accounts snd a greuter po litical machine. Or it may have been -that you could have given more aid to the banks that you and your relative are Interested In. You have elated to parties that you have no state money deposited in your banks. This may be correct ns far as a direct depoelt is concerned, but slnoe ynu have been state trvumirer, bnnks In the vicinity of your Franklin bank have more than $19.0k0 deposited with you, some of which were not customers before yon were elected snd who now hsve state money. The Verdon bank, of which your brother Is president and the Hall family own and control, has t 600 of state de posits. Po ypu not think that your In terests are being pretty well taken cars eft Savlasr Oae Per Oat. Tou further stntq that I have naked vou tn do things contrary to the provisions of the constitution. I did suacaest. and I understand that vou have been carrylns; out the suggestion, thst when you had funds that were not needed for Immediate tise. and another fund was exhausted, that you pay the warrant drawn for some department which did not have the funds with which to pav the claim, nut of the money on hand and rrrv those war rants as raxh Th'a wnilrt be a stste oh ligation, and there would tie no possibility t any trouble beln made, as the banks pav only S per cent and ths warrant would draw 4 per cent, which would make It profltablo from that standpoint as wdl rs aid the holder of the warrant In set tin? faee value and not be put to the hu miliation of discounting the warrant. 1 would pursue this course If I were In terms for the depositing of the money belonging to the state consistent with tha safe keeping and prompt payment of the tunas or tne state wnen demanded." oTu Invite me to take these questions Into the courts, the most natural thing for you to do. Men who consult attor neys whose principal livelihood Is am bulance chasing would receive Just such encouragement, and I know you to be an apt pupil. No man In southeastern Nebraska had more business experience than I. and a great deal of my time has been de voted to my Individual business. I never was sued, nor did I ever sue anyone, as we always preferred to adjust our d!f ferencea and stay out of court. Brat I shall gratify your greatest am bition when the members of the supreme court return from their few days' rest and ask them to decide whether you, at the present time, own the state treasury. and all the funds therein, or whether the people have some rights. Whether the funds shall be applied where they were Intended to go by those who paid them In; whether the insurance companies shall be deprived of the funds paid In by them for police protection, or whether It shall remain In your chsrsre, to be paid out to relative and friends of your selection as premium or commission on bond. Try This for Xenralsjla. Neuralgia Is a pain In the nerves Sloan's Liniment penetrates and soothes the aching nerves. Get a bottle now. All druggists. Advertisement. Nebraska FARMERS' UNION CONVENES National Association Opens Three- Day Session in City of Lincoln. OPEN NEW SCHOOL AT WESTON Nebraska Omaha Woman Hurt In Motor Car Smash SUNT0N BOY NEARLY DROWNS UNDER AUTO STANTON, Neb., Sept 7.-(SpeclaU An automobile accident occurred out south of town last Sunday afternoon that might have proven fatal to the oo cupants of the oar. William Armbruster, aocompenled by three neighbor boys, had been to Snyder and on returning one of the boys asked to drive the' car, and In rounding a turn tn the road the auto mobile turned turtle and threw the boys from the oar, but William waa caught under the wreckage In a puddle of water and mud and- was rescued by his com panions Just in time to save him from being drowned. He had swallowed about a quart of dirty water and life was al most extinct when rescued. Tha car was badly wrecked. (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Sept. 7.-Speolal.)-The National Association of the Farmers' Union opened a three-day.' session here this morning with a large attendance. Mayor Charles Bryan welcomed the delegates on behalf of the city, while C. H. Oustafson, head of the organisation In this state, welcomed the visitors In be half of the Nebraska organisation. Editor Landen of the Palina (Kan.) Union, responded to the address of the mayor, while Philip Taylor, a nephew of Bob Taylor of Kentucky, responded to the address of Mr. Oustafson. Business Incident to the opening session prevailed In the morning, and the after noon and evening were devoted to the business discussions and a visit to the fair by Individual members, where the organisation has a fine display. State House te Close. The state house will be closed Thurs day afternoon to allow the officials and employes who have not attended a chance to see the big show. Leaves Kearaey Normal. R. F. Richardson of the Kearney Nor mal school has severed his connection with that Institution, according to word received at the office of the state super intendent, and will head one of the de partments of education at the University of Maine. Prof. Richardson will receive an Increase tn salary of something over $700. New School at Western. State Superintendent A. O. Thomas was In Weston yesterday, where he assisted In the dedication of the new modern $30,000 high school In that town. The building Is the very latest In modern building and Is equipped with new furni ture from top to bottom. To Frof. Put ney, who has been superintendent of the schools for ten ' years, Is due much of the credit for the very fine building and equipment. I SUIT MAY TIE UP PAYING IN COLUMBUS COL.UMBUS, Neb.. Sept. 7. (Special.) Suit waa filed In the district court by Attorneys McKlfresh and Post, entitled Columbus, the city oounoll and the fCblumbusv the city oouncll and the county treasurer. The plaintiff asks a Judgment restraining the defendants from executing their "unlawful purpose of ne gotiating bonds or Issuing bonds pursu ant to a petition and ordinance, from levying and collecting any assessment of tax for suob purpose against the property of plaintiff or other property owners In paving district No. L The petition contains a list of 149 names, after which It states: "Plaintiff claims that said names are not the signatures of such persona, firms and corporations and were attached to said petition without right, power or authority." i What the outcome of the suit will be la Impossible to state, but that It may cause further delay In paving the streets la almost certain. HASTINGS. Neb.. Sept. 7-( Special Telegram ) Miss May eGtty of Omaha, a traveling demonstrator, was seriously In jured last nlcht when a buggy In which she was riding was struck by an auto mobile driven by John Glldca, who today confessed the accident was his fault and offered to pay all hospital fees for Mls Oetty and for others. He was driving on the wrong side of the road without lights. Miss eOtty'a face was so badly cut sev enteen stitches were necessary to cloao the wounds. Her mother has ben sum moned from Omaha. Charles Hughes, a nieclranlcan, suffered two arm fractures and possibly Internal Injuries. Tom Toore, Miss Getty's escort, wss Injured In the stomach and his left side was burned. Of the entire party Glldea was the only one escaping serious Injury. MRS. ETTA S. TURNER SUES CANADIAN PACIFIC FREMONT, Neb.. Sept. 7. (Special.) One of the largest dockets for several years was called for the September term of district court, which convenes Sep tember , with Judge Button presiding. A case of much Interest, wmcn win t the first to come up for trial, la that of Mrs. IXta S. Turner, a former Omaha resident, daughter of the late R. 1. Pchnrlder, In which the plaintiff la suing the Canadian Pacific railway company for the loss of diamonds and Jewelry amounting to The plaintiff alleges the valuables were lost while the plain tiff was a guest of the company on a trtp through Canada over the company's lines a year ago. The case of the state against U. Allen Grimm, the Nebraska Telephone official of Omaha, who Is charged with forgery, la set for hearing at this term. Catholic Turners Elect Officers Weddlnsr at North Dead Today. NORTH BEND, Neb., Sept. 7. espe cial.) Mr. Edward Ives of North Bend and Miss Bell Raitt of David City are to be married at the bride's home on Wednesday at S o'clock in the afternoon. They will take an extended trip through the , far west and on their return tn October will be at home In North Bend. rr- Under the Magnifying Glass every flake of sweet, crisp Post Toasties shows a fineness of consistency obtain able only from the inner sweet-meats of selected,' ripened corn. Note, also, the minute "pearly crinkles' that charac terize these nutritious food bits. If you are fond of the toast flavour for breakfast, try Post Toasties, for in this food you have not only toasty crispness, but you get that true corn flavour' x found only in Toasties. The handy, tight-sealed package brings these bits of corn to you "factory fresh" and readv to -serve with the greatest ease. . Grccers everywhere sell Post Toasties nATTPMOVTH. Neb., Sept. 7.-(Spe-clal.) Tho Nebraska Cathollo Sokol Turners closed a most Interesting and successful tournament and convention In this city last evening with a dance. South Omaha won the first class prise; Omaha the second and Podge the third. A team of small girls, ranging In age from I to U years, gave an Impressive drill, which wss loudly applauded by the large gathering. The Katol Jed Sokol elected the fol lowing officers for the net two years: ChaplainV Rev. Joseph Drbal, IVnlge; president, James Vac.hal, Omaha; vice president. James J. Tavllk, South Omaha; secretary, Joseph Yellnek, Omaha; treas urer, James Roucrk, Omaha; gymnasium Instructors, James lYoskoctl, Omaha; Anton Dvorak. Kouth Omaha, and Karl Faltyn. lHdge. The winners In the third division were; Frank Kmont. Bouth Omaha, flrat; Theodore Matcha, South Omaha, second, and Josef Jelinek, Iodg, third. The next state meeting will be held In Dodga In September, 1917. There is nothing that won't look better if washed with The wonderful combination of naptha with other cleansers dissolves all dirt and grease instead of leaving them for you to rub out on the wash-board. Makesyourclothessnowy white". Just as wonderful for all household cleaning. A "for rent" ad will rent your vacant room quickly. Exhibit and Sale W. K. Cowan Co. Sample Furniture No ordinary display is this. Beauti ful furniture is not rare in Omaha, by no means. But the complete factory sample line, such as exhibited by tho W. K. Cowan & Co. at Grand Kapids, which this is, means furniture designed for the inspection of buyers from every part of this country. To see this display is well worth the time of amy one who apprecitos a beautiful home. Massive library tables with their rich carvings, quaint' drop leaf and gate leg tables, old fashioned spinet desks, richly ornamented dining suites of the Adam period, bedroom suites, poster beds and a hundred and one of those furniture conveniences for the home, sewing tables, table lamps, bridge sets, trays, phone sets, toa tables, etc You cannot fail to be more than in terested and if you wish to buy, you huve the satisfaction of knowing that the price is considerably less than usual. On the Main Floor. 0 rchar d & WiiSieiM Co. 414.416.418 South Sixteenth Street to hundreds of A ltns namo that means utmost satisfaction Omaha homes. Bundhar "Wiltons "wear like iron" and no rugs offer to many beautiful designs and colorings to select from. Quality considered, Bundhara aro always the choapest. 9x12 size, $47.50, and many other sizes down to 3(ix36 at $5. A Good Linoleum to Buy is Our Spe cial Inlaid by tho Square Yard, 75c Drapery Specials for Wednesday Curtains at $2.85 Pair. Berlin, Cluny and Irish Tolnt ia white and ecru, regular values to $4. GO a pair 8 patterns. 50-Inch Unfadeable Drapery Material In brown, green and mulberry, liegular $1.75 yard for $1.45. Green and Brown Figured Armure Portieres. Regular $G.50 value for $4.85. Pillow Tops and Chair Seat Squares. Remnants from our Decorating Department. 2 4 inches square, greatly reduced from 20o to $1.00 each. Guaranteed Electric Irons $1.95 Special for This Week. In the Basement. Full Mxe, G-pound Iron, with metal standard, positively guaranteed elec tric element, a 2.75 A J ap electric Iron that we Jk I sell this week only at VAV -a. a mmmam i trn . ill) iiVll ,!' Ml1 : 'ffUOftU CV THS COMTnVTION Off TKS USA." WO.I 3 Georgeishington "Father of His Country5 EERY AMERICAN knot that without Immortal U&shlngtDft our National Independence would haw been Impossible Few, however, know that the greatest battle of X4shingtoni life was (ought to secure (or hit countrymen the Constitution of the United Sutes. Almost immediately after the Revolution it seemed that all the great tterifice of blood and treasure had been in vain. The original thirteen states refused to work in harmony, eithar in spirit or in Uv. The new Republic was tottering to its foundations. At this critical period in American hUtory the most brilliant men of each state met in convention and unanimously elected VAshingtoo as Resident- undoubtedly the most momentous gathering of the kind the world has ever known. Hoe he displayed as great ability as law-maker as he had as a warrior. Far months the Fathers of die Republic labored, and finally adopted our present National Lav, which forever guarantees IV4igious, Commercial and Personal liberty. This was In 787. Seventy years later Anheuser-Busch established their great institution upon the tenets of the Federal taw wlikhVAjhinpon did so much to create. Luce all of the great men of his time, he was a moderate user of cod old barley brews. For three generations Anheuser-Busch have brewed honest malt and hop beers. To-day 7500 people are daily employed to keep pace with the ever-increasing public demand. 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