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TIIF. WV.V.: OMAHA. THl'KKDAY, DECKMUKirn, 1!)13. 'NO APPETITE" 1 Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska STILL MORE FIGHT LEFT INDR. HALL State Treasurer Will Not Pay War rants Following Decision Until Motion is Acted Upon. WANTS CHANCE TO DISCUSS IT fFinm a Piatt Correspondent). LINCOLN. Dec. 8 (Special). Piute Treasurer Hall lias reversed the rullnvr of the supreme court and will not pay warrants Issued to the state fire coin mission until another Inning Is had on the case. After being away and re turning this morning- he has issued the following- statement of what he think about It: "I via out of the city at the time the opinion In the mandsmun esse was filed and have just returned. I have read the pinion of the court and after consulta tion with my counsel, it has been decided to file a motion for rehearing. "The circumstances seem to be pecu liar, as only three out of the seven Judges of the court seemed to agree that no ineciflc appropriation was neces sary and two of the Judges seemed to agree to the result on the ground that I im not In a position to raise any question as to the payment ' of these funds. This latter question was not raided in the case or discussed by coun sel on either side. It would seem tint opportunity for a discussion shomld bs allowed upon the proposition upon which the five judcea agree." New Point in Law Put Up to Buff alo School Officer KEARNEY. Neb.. Dec. . (Special. Are parents or teachers responsible for the acts of children while they are up nosed to be In attendance at school? Is the weighty legal question which County Superintendent Nichols of Buffalo county was called upon to decide yesterday when he made a hurried trip to Gibbon. Mr, Nichols Is befuddled. He says he is not acting as a barrister, but rather Is trying to "learn" his young hopefuls. The question came up In this way Seven miles north of Gibbon is a little country School. The teacher Is a kindly and handsome young woman, who is not without Individualism, and though It Is not customary to do such a thing, she decided to give the little boys and girls of the school play hours while the older students were reciting their lessons In the Joy of freedom and exercising their prerogatives as "young Americans" the kiddles brought out the ever present match from their pockets to show the little misses with them that they were almost men. The Inevitable result fire, Hay to the value of $150 was destroyed The Irate owner made demands for the amount from parents of the children. Parents refused positively to stand for the amount' and said the teacher was responsible for letting the children do it. The agriculturist then asked for money from the school district- - Thai board called In the superintendent. He-did not know and frankly said eo. Assessment Plan Will Give a Boost To State's Values (From a Staff Correspondent). LINCOLN, Dec. S (Special). The ef- forts of the state board of asesment to bring about an assessment by county assessors of all real estate at 75 per cent of Its reat value. If successful, will mean that the one-fifth valuation will Ineresse the total 'fihifttlon of real estate In this stste about tfiS,740CO. This will mWe the asresscd valuation of lots and lnndi In crease from H28.CW.n3l to $TM.t:,911. and will Increase the total valuation of th- state from $40.814.192 to $546,554,182. This is the plan which Secretary Bernerker of the state board hs been working on during the past month or so and will mean an Increase of about 10 per cent In the vahiatlon of real estate. The law requires property to be llstel at it actur.l value and assessed at one-fifth vnlue. The board propose.! to list the land at Its sale value, ttking the rec ords of the county recorder's office for It. Relieving that a great many of the sales are shown at more than the real sale prise it has been decided that 73 per cent of the sale value will about be the right valuation for taxation purposes. BRYANS TRYING TO FRAME SLATE Mayor of Lincoln Tries to Influ ence State Officer to See His Way. Aurora Capitalist is Found Dead in His Boom at Hotel AURORA, Neb.. Dec. 8.-(Speclal Tele gram.) Friends of Alden S. Nichols in the Whltmore hotel found him today noon lying dead in his bed. Mr. Nichols was a retired capitalist and was the owner of a valuable farm adjoining Aurora. So far as Is now known he had no relatives, and the contest over his property may be somewhat like that of the O'Connor case In Hastings. Dr. J. M. Woodard, coroner of the county, has taken charge of the body and an effort will be made to find the heirs. Mr. Nichols has been a resident of Hamilton county for a long period of years. He was of a retiring disposition and had no intimate friends. Prison Term Given For Stealing Auto NORTH PLATTE. Neb., Dec. 8. (Spe cial Telegram.) Having pleaded guilty to stealing the Henry Clark automobile in October, Karl Inman was this morning sentenced to the state penitentiary for a term of from one to seven years. The sentence will begin as soon as the time on an old sentence is served out. In man was sent up two years ago for an alleged theft of a horse. He was paroled at that time because of his youth, his age at that time being 19, according to his claim. Pierce Woman Sues Seventy-Five Saloon Keepers for $35,000 PIERCE. Neb., Deo. 8. (Special.) At- torneys for Mrs. Estella Glase, a blind . woman living at Pierce, filed a petition in the district court of Pierce county . yesterday praying for a Judgment against seventy-five saloon keepers and their ' sureties In Pierce, Osmond,' McLean, Nlo . brara, Verdel. Foster. Nellgh, Petersburg, Klgtn, Norfolk, Fremont, Omaha and Co lumbus for $35,000. Mrs. Glase alleges in her petition that she is bringing the ac tion in behalf of herself and her four minor oh lid re n; that except for the use of intoxicating liquors her husband, Elonso Glaze, could earn $126 per month, $100 of which he furnished his family, and that because of liquor furnished and so" by the saloons mentioned, her hus band had become a habitual drunkard and is hopelessly and helplessly addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors and will forever fall to furnish any of the neces sities of life or any support whatever to his family. ( . Special Germ ; Expert Is Needed ' By Veterinarians (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. 8. (Special Telegram.) The tate Veterinary asosclation, which ' Is holding its annual session here, closed this morning with the election of P. i , Cady of Fremont president, T. P. Rose , of Gresham vice president and S. W. Alvord of Lincoln secretary. The association passed a resolution asking the State oBard of Regents to I employ a veterinary bacteriologist to fill j the urgent needs at present and for the ! future. Dr. Wild, state bacteriologist, gave an address in which he said that if a sufficient appropriation could be made for his work that he would be glad to handle the work of the veterinary bac teriologist, but thought more satisfactory results could be gained by having a spe cial bacteriologist stationed at the uni versity farm. DR. WINSHIP PAYS VISIT TO SCHOOLS OF LINCOLN (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. 8. Dr. A. E. Wlnshlp of Boston, editor of the New England Journal of Education, was a visitor at the office of State Superintendent Thomas this afternoon. Dr. Wlnshlp has made several dedica tory addresses at high schools in Ne braska the last week, and spoxe In the new Lincoln High school last night. He also addressed the Lincoln Rotary club, and remarked that forty years ago he had addressed a meeting of Lincoln business men, and not one present at that time was present last night. DEMOCRATS DO NOT LIKE PLAN (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Dec. 8. (Special. )-lt has leaked oi.t and from a reliable source that very recently Mayor Hryan has called In a number of friends who are still with him on his prohibition mani festo and some others who have not been very enthusiastic over the orders made by Mr. Pryan requiring every democratic, candidate for office to pledge himself for prohibition or he could not have the sup. port of the Bryans and has started a campaign to manufacture a slate com posed of men of the Bryan stamp to fill every state office on the democratic ticket. Those who have been backward In fall ing In with the rln have Keen taken upon the pinnacle of the political tempie. fed grape Juice till their eyes bulged out and have been promised many alluring things If they will only fall down and worship at the Bryan shrine. Whle they have not been threatened with political murder If they do not. It Is understood that the idea is given them that to fall to fall for the Bryan plan will mean political death to all the plans of the one who is called on the carpet. It Is well known that Mayor Bryan has attempted to Influence a certain demo cratic state officer by telling him that a slate composed of men who will, pledge themselves in favor of the prohibition amendment is to bo made up and if he does not pledge himself to the Bryan plan he will find another man opposing him for the place at the primary, ' It Is given out by prominent democrats here that the Bryan threat so far has had .the effect of making sentiment against the amendment to be voted upon at the next election and that as a general thing the party leaders and many of the rank and file are opposed to Judging the fitness of a man for office simply on his stand for or against prohibition. The state officer who claims to have been called on the carpet by the mayor, it is said, Is very favorable to the amendment and has always had a tendency along those lines and does not relish the Idea of being compelled to knuckle down to any self-styled leader and threatened with political death if -he does not pledge him self to the plan. Who will be on the dry democratic slate being prepared by Mr. Bryan Is not known, but It Is generally suspected that Mr. Bryan, will head It himself as the gubernatorial candidate. In the opinion of some of tho men who want to run for office a ticket headed by the Lincoln mayor docs not appeal as very much of an Inducement to pledge themselves for prohibition. Notes from Beatrice And Gage County IIKATHICK. Neb. Deo. 8-iSpeclal.) The awards were made Tuesday at the poultry show now being held In this city, there being over 30)) birds on exhibition. The Barred Rooks and Slnale Comb Rhode Island Reds are the largest classes. Tuesday evening Adam Thompson of Amity. Mo., ttho scored the birds, ad- dressrd the poultry fanciers and others at the show. He took a number of birds from the coops and explained their good and bad qualities. Kdna Jenkins brought suit for divorce Tuesday against Nessle Jenkins on the E round of extreme cruelty. Tho petition stxte that tho couple were married at Wymore on January IS, 1912, and they have two children. W. R. Scott of this city has been ap- rolntrd city electrician at Wymore to sue ceed famuel Lee. who was recently ousted by Mayor MrMutlin. l,ee refuses to turn over his keys and threatens to resist coster In the courts. Nebraska Schools To Remember Harris RAILROADS WITHUHAW ICE RATE APPLICATION (From a Staff CorreviHicnt.) LINCOLN. Dec. 8 -Ifpe. Inl.) -The rail roads withdrew their application loforo the State' Railway commission today ask ing for an increase on the charges for Icing ars and for salt used In .le ar rangement. The roads have been charging $2 TO per ton for Icing cars and 40 rents rer hundredweight for salt. They asked in their application for a raise to $a.0no for lolng and M cents for salt. For some reason, during the hearing this morn ing, representatives of the roads con cluded to withdraw ,.he application with out prejudice, which probably means that tho application will be made again In, another form. DID YOU SAY ROCK ISLAND IN HURRY TO START 3-CENT FARE (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Dec. 8. (Speclal.)-State ll-ioin a Staff Correspondent.) LIN OLN', Dec. 8,-tSpeo'al.) Attor ney General Reed accepted service In behalf of tho state thla morning on a mil., brought by the Rock Island railroad for an Injunction before the federal court to prevent the state from prevent ing that road from putting Into effect a 3-cent passenger rate In place of the 2-cent rate now In force. The service was for the purpose of a Superintendent Thomas has listened to i hearing In order that a time may be set an appeal of the 1'ncle Remus association of Atlanta, (in., asking that the birth day of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Vncle Remus stories, be observed In some manner In the schools of the state. Superintendent Thomas does not think It wise to add another holiday to tho many which we have now, but thinks it might be well for the schools to devote a brief period on Iecember to reading some of tho stories, preferably during the opening exercise in the morning, and to the life of Mr. Harris. for the regular hearing, as the road Is anxious lb have tho case come up as speedily as possible. Hist Cases of Typhoid. FALLS CITT, Dec. . (Speolal.)-New cases of typhoid fever are , developing each day and the city authorities have taken steps to locate the cause and have sent samples of the city water to the state bacteriologist for analysis. Then your stomach and digestive organs must indeed be in a bad condition, but don't be alarmed. Loss of appetite is always -the first signal of inward weakness, of a w lazy liver, clogged bowels. It should n . 1 a a. j a.' oe given lmmeaiaie auenuun su as to ward off a more serious illness. The timely use of HOSTETTER'S. torr.ach IBitters has proven very beneficial as anapRetite re storer, aid to digestion and preventive of indigestion, heartburn, nausea, biliousness, constipation, colds, grippe and malaria. North Platte Voters Demand New School NORTH PLATTE. Neb., Dec. . (Spe clal Telegram.) Fifty thousand dollars bonds for a new Junior high school for this city were favored by North Platte voters yesterday by a four-to-ono ma jority. The new high school will relieve the crowded condition of the local schools which has troubled tho school board for several years. The new building will be of fourteen rooms and a gymnasium. Domestic sclenco and manual training will be among the modern subjects to be taught In the new school. A Room for the Roomer, or a Roomer for the Room. Bee Want Ads Do the Work. . THE HAM WHAT AM SHELT0N MAN CONVICTED f OF CRIMINAL LIBEL TYPHOID FEVER TAKES STRANGER AT KEARNEY KEARNEY. Neb., Dec. . (Special Tel earam.) Kearney may have another "man of mystery," as the result of a death of a stranger at a local hospital today of typhoid fover. His name was unknown but papers on his person Indi cate that he may be Ralph Gllemeler of Portland. Ore. Local authorities have communicated with the Bnckmakers' union at Port land to establish his Identity, as he car ried a union card of 'tlitoorder in his pockets. Improvements at Franklla. FRANKLIN, Neb., Dec. 8. (Special.) Articles of Incorporation have been tiled with the secretary of state for a new modern fireproof hotel at Franklin to cost $10,000. Plans and specifications for a free public library costing $6,000 have been approved by the library board and the building will be erected In the spring. Franklin has built 166 homes costing $.100,000: business buildings to the extent of $120,000, and public Improve ments of $80,000, a total of over a half million dollars spent In the last ten years for improvements. The popula tion of the town and the assessed valua tion have also doubled in this time. KEARNEY, Neb.i Dec. 8. (Special Tel egramsBarely one minute after the Jury had adjourned to its room, a ver dict was returned today finding D. E. gwigart of Bhelton guilty of criminal libel. A card bearing words of libelous nature concerning E. C. Warren, also of Shelton, posted in the farmers' window, led to the defendant being brought Into court. This occurred In September, fol lowing an alleged controversy between the two men. The case attracted widespread attention, as both Swlgart and Warren are well known, and the court room was occupied by many people living in that section of the county. Attorneys for the de fendant immediately made a motion for a new trial. Judge Hostettler did not pass sentence. The penalty attached to crime cf this nature carries with It a fine not to ex ceed $500, six months In the county Jail or both, and does not keep the party Injured from seeking damages in a civil suit. TWELVE CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORS' DEGREES (From a Btaff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. . (Special Telegram.) Twelve candidates for doctors were given certificates to practice by the State Roard of Health today, as follows: R Allyn Moore, Bessie P. Mason, Fred M, Haiin and Carl A. Meyers of Omaha; William D. Heaton, Wahoo; B. Cramb, Tecumseh; Charles E. Magun, Bloux City; Charles E. Cowles, Cook; John L. Thomas, Topeka; Lawrence Barrett, Cots- j field; Robert H. Kerr, Randolph; W. E; M. Devers, Cowles. In the Stockinet Covering A nclwm Armour ftaturt. PaUni applud or. The Inimitable mild Armour supar-cure of choice Armour selected nams naa oeen improwu. TheStocklnetCoveiine.inwhlchtheham is smoked, stays right on until used. All the natural sweet, juicy flavors are retained end intensified! Whether you buy a Mem or a what horn, insist on Armour's Btar in the Stockinet Covering. ; ARMOURCOMPANV Wobt. Bndatm. Mgr.. 13th aad 'eass lit Mjr. OM VT. Zi. Wtlklaaon, Mgr., SSta aad Q Tel. U..1W t Tto Armoar Qewf Lmbol which Unl!f! Star Ham 'lo mwanuit the too-groom quality of "Simurn Frt" LtafLar Armour t Oraf Jma Star Bam Butter Olnmmrgarim . fs mw m m m m m u vc PRODUCT PRODUCTS, Raise for Bl I-oar Operators. CINCINNATI,' Dec. 8. One thousand telegraph operators of tho Cleveland, Cin cinnati. Chicago & St. Louis railroad will receive an increase in wages that will oost the road $46,000 yearly, according to an agreement reached today. The tele graphers had demanded increases total ing $55,000. . - ; HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL JUDGE LIVE STOCK LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. t.i Special.) An lnterscholastic stock Judging contest will be eld early In April at the Col lege of Agriculture. This will -be open to all high schools in the state, and each agricultural Instructor Is invited to send a team of three men. Fifteen classes of live stock will probably be Judged, in cluding beef cattle, sheep, horses and hogs. A day's workout before the con test will be arranged. The department of animal husbandry has representatives of most breeds and ran thus give the Hoys some special work before the con test. Anyone wishing further Informa tion should address the animal hus bandry department. College of Agricul ture, Lincoln. Neb. StrcBSjtaeaa Sr Back. Helps Kldaeys. Take six drops of Bloan's Liniment four 4imee a day and apply to small of bark. It kills the pain. Ail druggUU. Preparedness The Vital Factor- not alone In affairs of the Nation, but with the health of every citizen. One seldom knows when the common enemy, sickness, in one form or another, la abojt to strike; and the best form of preparedness Is to keep body and brain healthy. Active brains and vigorous bodies are the result of right living food plays a big part. Grape-Nuts made of whole wheat and malted barley, supplies all the bone-and braln-bulldlng, nerve- and muscle-making elements of the grains, Including the vital salts, phosphate of potash, etc., often lacking in the diet of many, but Imperative for bounding good health. Prape-Nuts is easily digested comes ready for table directly the germ-proof, molsture and dust-proof packet Is opened. With good milk or cream Grape-Nuts supplies complete nourishment. A ration of Grape-Nuts each day is a safe play for health, and There's a Reason" sold by Grocers everywhere. 2 jSvi. . 1. . . I II VII aVV - .- a.. ft " Without $uch a read we cannot protect California and our Pacific possessions against invasion." Pres. Buchanan, 1857, I . F we should have a war the Union Pacific Railroad next to the Navy and the Panama Canal will be the greatest single material factor in a successful defense of our Western Coast. Double track, perfect road bed, low grades, slight curves, automatic block signal system and the finest physical equip ment on the western roads will prove invaluable for the expeditious passage of troops and munitions. This road built for a military purpose fortunately never has had, a military test, but it is ready for such a test. All of the factors which will make the Union Pacific effi cient in war are just as useful in times of peace. Travelers and shippers are acquainted with the facts which make this "The Standard Road of the West." UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM Joins East and West with a Boulevard of SUd L. BEINDORFF, C. P. ft T. A. 1324 Farnam St.. Omaha, Neb. 1 Phcce Douglas 334. (206) IMIIJIIIIIS 11)11,1,1,1. 7f Advet UscmcaU