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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, hl(J. it I Nebraska RAIL VALUATION TO STAY THE SAME State Board of Equalization Not in Favor of Making; Advance in Figures. TO HOLD OTHER TAXES DOWN (From Buff Cnrraaponilant. ) Lfneoln, May 2iy (Special.) No material increase will be made in the assesied valuation of railroad prop erty in Nebraska this year, while tlie valuation of other property will be held down as much as possible. Final action in the matter will be taken at a meeting of the State Hoard of Equalization to be held Wednesday morning. A meeting of the equalisation board held this morning brought out that none of the members of the board thought htcre hhould be a material in crease in the valuation of the rail roads. Tax Commissioners A. V. Scrib nrr of the Union Pacific and K. I). Pollard of the fiurlington appeared before the board in opposition to any increase, Farm Valuei Higher. State Auditor Smith has collected figures from twenty-one counties showing an increase in valuations and 'taxes on farm lands from 1910 to ')$. These showed in sonic instances the taxes have been more than doubled. Railroad companies have likewise been increased although not in the same ratio. The board took the position that the. value f land and agricultural products has increased more rapidly in the last two years than the value of railroad property and that an in crease in railroad assessments would not necessarily follow the raising of land valuations this year. However, the board members said they would like to preserve a parity between the different kinds of property as near as possible. How to Avoid Difficulty. In lieu of raising the railroads two other ideas were suggested. It was suggested the board in equalizing real estate assessments could lower the valuations in counties which ap pear to be much higher than the aver age and thus bring the total down somewhere near vvhat it was'in J V 1 5. "i lie other provided for a reduction of the state levy again. Object to Cutting Levy. One objection was raised to' low ering the state levy that it would all hyve to come out of the state general fund. The law fixes the tax at 1 3-4 mills for the support of the state uni versity and 3-4 of a mill for the sup port of the-Normal schools. All the board can do in relation to a lower state levy will be to cut down the general fund tax below 4 mills and State Treasurer Mall takes the view that this would not produce sufficient money on which to run the govern ment. The total assessed valuation in lf15 was $487,000,000 in round num bers. This year it may reach $500, 000,000. If it does the board will prob ably feel justified in reducing the real estate valuations , as this form of property bears the brunt of the in crease. PUBLISHER ZENTS OF BROCK MUST HAVE ASSESSOR IN MIND (From a Hiaff C'orraapnmlanl ) Lincoln, May 2.1. (Special. )W. M. Zents, publisher of a newspaper at Brock, Neb., has hail his ups and downs They are reflected in the fol lowing "manufacturci s' report" re quested of him by Labor Commis sioner Coffey: Artlrlai manufactured, anaka and fish a tnrlaa. Krniploysi, nna mala, nna famala Wagra paid par day, iQ6,UQQ; p,r weak, aama; par yaar. aama. Houra of labor, alxleen for both mala and famala, Toial valua of atorlt or material u(J laat year, 30 ran la. Total valua of fonrla nianufarturail. 1 1. 'ino.iiOO. I'arrantaga of aa Ira madn In .Wbraekit, 100 Zents signs himself as "The Whole Works." FREMONT EXPECTS HUGE ' CROWD JJOWER SHOW Fremont, Neb., May 23.-' Special. ) -- (ieorge F. Wolz, president of the Fremont Commercial club, was in Omaha, where he attended a meeting of the officers of the National I'owir Farming demonstration. Indications point to the largest meet in the his tory of the organization at Fremont next August. Already over 100 trac tors have been rntriod The i-remout Commercial club is making preparations to entertain the biggest crowd in the history ot the city. Last year over NUHiil propk vmttd the show iluiuig the wrk, Krrtimnirnila I haltilirrlajln a. "t lata .iraura In , , . , ,, , , ,,m (.Main a I (.!! , t d,;r ami iiarrh. IUh, 'lv. haunt u. .1 U. in m. Un.i.v r,,r ih thlrlwrit f I fia.a iim f tl, lta. hut i h n.t,-i !. . ii 9 , . . , . ,. thai avar i-n,(4(.. i ,,...f ara aavar kl'ht.t It w It, ... a .. ml, mat i.,t,i,( , t , ,... , i ,,. r'aa ( ti tttlt.a ;,,.,, l. Ma'iwia.i - S V 'i, . .. .hi,. , A t r t ,,. hi . HERE'S A New way to RELIEVE ACHING FEET ;- : i , - . , t. '' r ., . - I 1 " ' 1 i- o in, . ,f i . S- i ' -f 1 t Ml -. . - i , -it , -. " '' '' ) 1 ) . f , - - Nebraska Judge A, G. Wray Declines to Serve As Moose Delegate York, Neb.. May 21 (Special. )-r-Judge Arthur G. Wray, who has taken a prominent part in the affairs of the bullmoose party in Nebraska since its organization four years ago, sent to the secretary of state today his declination to serve as a delegate to the national progressive conven tion in Chicago next month. In stat ing his reasons Judge Wray says: I alwaya vhav rntrrtalnad a friendly CfHIng toward t'ntonM Rooaavlt and r apaer hla ability and rnurato. My flrat waldtitlal vnt aa taat for him In IK04 I went lth him Into lha naw iroralv parly and rapranted thla aiata on tha na tional platform rnmnilttea of 111 2. N'abraaM proirreaalvaa, howavar, hava In- trurtad ma aa a ilakiata to tha toniln( fhl'-ago t'onvantlon lo yoia for Sir Mooaa vlt a nomlnallnn, I liava anlartalnad tha b'llf all amnir that lht a ioaailllli of I'olonal Hona'alt raradltiff aottifwbat from hla axtranta military vtua. hut alnca hia draatlr anraah at Ifatroit, and Ita itn Juat lt)tjat,dnia aK'tlopt men whoa loyally la abova 'jitaatlon, I (i'annot fftric lontloualy It' to t'blciiso and carry out binding In mructiona In ota In tba prugraaal i-un-vantlon f(tr hla nnmlnatlnii. I atn aorry that tha prog rraalt a parly haa baan carried away by tha laaua of Iti-cr-Had mlillarv annanr-nt, and tboaa of ua h ho ara for fc-raaler dfinoi'iacy. nodal and Indualrla! iuatlca, prohibition and paia, I II at ' yat ha compelled to ro-npral 111 a liaw inoyornani bafora our prlnilpia are rra talllfti-d Inlu Isw, Task For Tom Allen In West Nebraska (Prom Stuff Correapondant ) Lincoln, May 2.1,--(Specna!.) A. (t. Roberts of Lewellen, Keb has filed complaitit with Attorney Gen eral Reed (hat s St. Louis liquor house is selling liquor to a minor of that city. Koberts asserts that the mails are being used to make deliv ery of liquor. Mr. Reed pointed out to the Lew ellen man that liquor so sent be comes interstate commerce and that all action taken in the case must come from federal authorities. He points out that the mailing of liqjior is forbidden by federal statutes. R. H. White Kills Self at Lincoln trrom a Staff Correspondent ) Lincoln. Mav 2.1 ("Snariil Tate. gram,) R, H. White, 1.M South Ihirtieth avenue, shot himself back of the right ear. in his room at the Savoy hotel at 1:30-this afternoon. The bullet lodged in his brain. He will probably die. Hotel attendants rushed in at the- rennrr ( li re volver and found White lying across ins ier witn a . -caliber revolver at his' side. He was about 35 years old. Mo explanation of his act is known. He was sent to the St. Elizabeth's hospital. MINDEN MEN URGF KINGSLEY FOR BOARD (From i Hiaff Correspondent.) Lincoln, May 23. (Special.) I. S, Canaday and a delegation from Min den were in Lincoln -Tuesday in con ference with Governor Morebcad to urge the governor s appointment to the State, (N'ormal board of George I'. Kingsley, banker and lumberman of that place. Other names mention for the State N'ormal board are Phil Kohl of Wayn and A. F, Mullen of Omaha. fir. Bell a rine-Tar-Honej. t For your rold and bronchial rouh, uaa Or. Ilell'a I'lne-Tarlloney. It ruta the phlegm, reilavra -ona;catlon. Only 2Sc. All drugf lata. Advitrilaomiwit. ' ! JOHN A. SWAXSOX, The Styles of the Hour Fashion pt'ir tr"'l;ir,,'".iiiil"-i!iir':'i..'i::.i;-, itjr JJl l'illlir'ljlJlll'lllillilllir'Mlii wA -Tr.-rrr''-;"T skas4 VMmJ a . uiil'1 I' ..ii'u',-" ": ' ' ., mi,,,.' ., i .'fiiin-niili.i, THOUSANDS of New Suits superb Mitl-season creations from the world's best clothes makers are ready today. Included are beautiful stripe, in scores of distinctive color effects. Kvery pattern that fashion ordains cor rect awaits you in our enormous showing of suits, at-- $15--$20--$25 Unequalled at $20 to $35 elsewhere. V'Hl N'Cl MKN'S pt"itl imitln'U th( uii'r the ml ti t- t an't of protlut tit'ti in .-pun.' and s iiiunri Mills, r a- hiuit 1'jnk. lllM v -I iff hi. HI. Ailli'l. Il'shis tn1 jt:tj i lhris th i if ,i m i f thf 1 1 lhc wtsrjtl is hrif. Wotidt r VaUit H tn (iu.traMt ! I'nw 'uv Sfi'c Sii!t $10 to $30, Snort ! l' ' "" U ' " ' "'h't .-.tvic tit m-,u Hihi'vfi , '..it It Mtrrw rirlmiiiif i -'.-.ilri' , .ei v,u i ( l'!!v its aHllll t.tt, !m- a j,t t'(ltt. tfif I u..p nt h W4ltt"lif, ,11, i it-rt S UM $IO-$15-$20 f 'l tho hil! t a I. I'.ntk .'-I- I . n M I " ! v!f .v hcitv Our I ru e, $10, $t5 4 $20. in m W ISHVt Nebraska LAWYER OUTAFTER HIS FEE Suit by J. M. Maofarland to Get Long-Delayed Money in Supreme Court. HARRISON MA HIS PHARMACIST i (Carreapondenra of tha Aaan.-laled Praaa. I Lincoln, May 23. (Special.) --A judgment of $6,430 against James Cal lahan, representing a $5,(100 fee claimed by Attorney J. M. MacFar land and accrued interest since has been appealed from the district court of Douglas county to the su preme court. Callahan had been accused of grand larceny in the sum of $25,000, and ac cording to the attorney had agreed to pay $5,000 for the legal services as soon as he came into his share of his father's estate. The attorney claims that the father died in 1911. leaving Callahan $20,000. The attorney then brought suit. Cal lahan has since died ami the suit was revived against his heir, James A. O'Connor, ' School Bonds Registered. The state auditor has registered $15, 000 in school bonds from District No. 2, Hutler county. Requisition for Ewing. Governor Morebcad Has issued a renuisition for bringing back Ira Kiv- ' ing from Ida Grove, la., to Omaha on a charge of abandoning his w ife and I two children last December. Buys Beds and Rugs. The Hoard of Control has ordered la carload of iron beds with springs, each set to cost $4.80 each. A hundred go to the Lincoln asylum, 100 to tile Norfolk asylum and forty to the He atrire Institution for the leeble Minded. The board ordered 100 quarter-sawed oak chairs for the new Lin coln asylum building at a price of !5.35 each, and seventeen rugs for the fastings asylum at prices ranging from $4 to $52 each. Rice Passes "Exam." J. H. Kice, owner of a drug store at Harrison, who has failed several times to pass the state pharmacy board examination, has at last been awarded his certificate. He was a li censed pharmacist in Iowa for twelve years before coming to Nebraska. Kice claims that the examiners had been prejudiced against him .by a business rival at Harrison. Charter to Haig Bank. The State Banking board has issued a charter to the State Hank of Haig, capitalized at $10,000. The officers are: L. H. Kedfield, president; V. M. Stapleton, vice president; W. C. Ked field, cashier. KEARNEY WILL CEFeBRATE FLAG DAY ON BIG SCALE Kearney, Neb., May 23. (Special.) That Hag day, with all it means, will be celebrated in a big way in Kearney, was determined upon at the regular meeting of the Kearney Com-, mercial club, held today. The sug gestion for a big turnout of people, with patriotic addresses, music and a mammoth picnic was enthusiastically received by the club and the enter tainment committee was ordered to arrange the program and details. It is planned to make the event an open air meeting. Governor Morehead will be invited, as well as Adjutant General Hall and Colonel Kberly. In conjunction with the celebration of the day a grand rally will be part of the festivities, at which time efforts will be made to increase the size of the local National Guard company and arouse interest in that work here. Huge bonfires will be built and the Stars and Stripes will be in evidence every place. Th,e merchants will be asked to decorate their windows with flags and bunting and the big event will surpass anything ever given here. Tres. Says: : fi '.-.'P'ii, -jLaail i' I ll kll it daV .... m m K . i "1 lafr 'Ww pwP'.'ii tttMtaa) j" ' 3i t'k-S IiUi MKN, Ull ft t. "tout ttifti. nhurt ' iiiftt Ni lift it !( 1ft Hii'f t.i!"r "ffcl t.M'v" for vo'i sn it'.nif, l.fi A t.v Hiul l-n-iti.m th.it -ftiiiif is Itfif I n, - I ( $11), $15, $23, $25, $1), n n. $10. 9lc6ra6fia (Sfotfsiaci 6a . AUSTRIANS FOLLOW ADVANTAGE GAINED Work of Reducing; Outer Girdle of Forts Protecting Arsiero Con tinues Systematically. MORE HILLS ARE OCCUPIED BULLETIN. Merlin, May 23. (By Wireless to Sayville.) The Austrians are suc cessfully continuing their offensive against the-Italians in the southern Tyrol, according to the war office to day. They have advanced on both sides of the Sugana, Valley, driving the Italians before them. ' Austro-Huiigarian Press Headquar ters, May 22. (Vi Berlin, May 22, and London, May 23.) Austrian troops continue to reduce the outer girdle of forts protecting Arsiero. The army of the Austrian crown prince is following up the advantage gained on Friday when the first breach was made in the line to the northwest of the fort, and which en abled the Austrians to attack some of the outer positions eastward of the place from both the front and rear. 1 he commanding hills of Tonneza, 1'arso Delia Vena and Monte Melig none fell in rapid succession, bringing the Austro-Hungarians in possession of the entire line from Forni on the Kiver Astico westward to the fron tier. Further advances have been made by the Austrians toward the line of hills north of the Val'di Ilaghi, on the highest of which erne o.' the chief forts of Arsiero is lorated. Other im portant works protecting Arsiero now thrcaiencd are on Monte Tormino and Monte Cremone. Both Wings Advancing. Both wings of the crown prince's army also have beeen going steadily ahead. The right or west wing has been going forward from the north-, ern slope of the Col Santo Ridge. It stormed Col Santo itself and already is proceeding against Monte Pasubio. The left wing stormed Saso Alto, the commanding hill of the Armentara ridge, thus depriving the Italians of their last supporting positions on this ridge and enabling the Austro-Hungarians to advance into the Sugana valley and take Koncegno. The guns already captured include fifteen twenty-eight centimeter how itzers. Austro-Hungarians are battling against many disadvantages in the rough Alpine territory against strong ly fortified positions. Austrian Artillery Superior. The correspondents here declare that the 'artillery of the Austro-Hungarians has exhibited a marked su periority over that of the Italians. Aviators have contributed greatly to the result of the battles by a suc cessful bombing of Italian railways and other communications of the Italians. The territory where the fighting is now proceeding was voluntarily left 1 Henshaw Hotel Cafe Every Night, Sunday Excepted. 6:30 to 8 P. M., 11 P. M. Williams & Williams Society Entertainers. Clasic Dancers. , Usual Wednesday and Saturday Matinee, 4 to 6 P. M, DANCING. WM. L. HOLZMAX, Trens. iii tilt- hands nf the Italians at the beginning of the war, army otficers av, because the frontier wan unfavor able geographically fiir defense and the Italians were strongly entrenched. Commencements nancroft, May 23. (Special.) Commencement exercises will be held at the Draw theater May 25 and 2r, A. I.. Sutton, republican candidate for governor, will deliver the address. There are six graduates: Fred Sing piel, Maud Anderson, Mervin Kiel, Clarence Ward, Edward Farley, Clara Wilkins. Tones, N'eh., May 2i. (Special,)--The graduating exercises will be held in the opera house May 25. There are fifteen graduates, the largest ever held, with but one exception. They are: Kmery Austin, Royal Coats, Ed mund Doyle, Alford Frank, George Groth, Neal Msskell, Obert White, Anna Austin, Maze) Kendall, Marie Lewis, Orpha LeGro, Helen McCar thy, Lucy Manion, Marion Mattison, Cassie Mille. Paul Dietrirk of Lin coln will deliver the address. Laurel, Neb,, May 23. (Special.) There are fifteen members in the graduating class, the largest in the history of the school, as follows: Gar ret Artman, Irving Crew, Karle An keny, Verle Chase, Verle Hart, Fern I'eck, Mildred Sabin, Dorothy Hes aire, Florence Fleming, Stella West, I. ita James, Gwendolyn Maun, Leila Woodruff, Anna Mohr and Amanda Paulsen. , I'ehling, Neb., May 23. --(Special.) -There are thirteen graduates this vear, five from the tenth grade: Km ma Hansen, Helen Suhr, Alvina Stronirjiiist, Fred Westlm and Milton Hartwig; and eight from the eighth grade: I.eona Schinkel, Nellie We dergren, Fern Anderson, Julia Kinder hagen, Frieda Heineitian, Clifford I'ehling, George Kthlman and Orvillc I'ehling. The submarine's deadliest enemy is the destroyer, which at its best can travel at the rate of forty-six miles an hour. TELEPHONE 1614 DOUGLAS aV 1 umps, Ties and Low Shoes THIS SALE includes more than 2,000 pairs of some of the best ot the sea son's styles. 45 DISTINCT LINES IN THIS LOT Wc have never gathered together a better assemblage of women's footwear to sell at this extraordinary low price $1.98. CONSIDER the fact that the price in leather has soared no high thin season that it will be imposnible for us to duplicate this footwear in the wholesale rrftirket,today-at the retail price we announce to you THEN YOU WILL BEGIN TO APPRECIATE WHAT THIS SALE MEANS TO YOU. . It is an old truth that we "Never Miss the Water Until the Well Runs Dry" even though we get repeated, warnings in advance of an import ant happening, we do not fully realize what it means until after the opportunity has passed. DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS' YOU BY this is so important THAT WE REPEAT IT. Styles in plain Tailored Pumps, Short Tongue and Colonial Pumps, Novelty Bar and Cross Strap Effects, Custom Lace Oxfords, Button and Blucher Cut Low Shoes in pat ent leathers, gun metal, black Russia, fine dull mat kid and bright kidskins; also two tone effects and combination colors. Hand turned or welt sewn soles; low, medium or high military, Cuban or Louis heels. Rugs Reduced In Price 8-3x10-0 Axminster Rugs; we have n few left; all good patterns. Regular $22,51) values, for .$16.50 9xt2 Axminster and Velvet Rugs; mime of these are henmless; none worth Ii-sm than $25.(10. SM't ial for Wednesday helling $17.89 Royal Wilton of the very bent quality. Th only perfect seamier Wilton Ruin made, and we are Omaha agent. for them th "Art Loom." SI. !M2 $45.00 .Si0 H .'lxlOU $40.00 Wiltun I i u k ; made by the name man uUt ttner. I bey ate a trifle ligMi-r in VMMjfiit. ;. d O'di'ririg and palterm. .s.utablo fur any rm tn the Imimr, Sie H .'HKM $37,50 Si $ 10(H) GLYNN DRAFTS HIS KEYNOTE ADDRESS Peace and Prosperity Will Be th Main Feature! of the Speech and Democratic Platform, i tfllL SUBMIT IT TO WILSON Washington, May 23. Work on puffing into words the issues on which the administration plans to conduct the presidential campaign has been started in earnest. Former Gov ernor Glynn of New York, who as temporary chairman of the St. Louis convention will deliver the keynote address, has tentatively prepared his speech, and it will be submitted soon to President Wilson. The general outlines of the democratic platform have also been agreed upon. Ir is understood the platform will follow the general lines of that adopted by the Missouri democrats, although several planks will be added. The Missouri platform was submit ted to administration leaders before its adoption. Peace and prosperity will be the main features of the platform and also of Mr. Glynn's address. The legislative record ot the Wilson ad ministration, particularly the currency bill and claims that the administra tion has been of assistance to busi ness and labor, will also be included. The Monroe doctrine, as explained by the president in an address, will be reiterated and stress laid on el forts of the government to foster trade and good relations with South and Central America. Bank Sues Milling Company. Plattsmouth, Neb., May 23. (Special.)- The Nehawka bank yesterday, in the district court of this (Cass) county, filed a suit for the recovery of various notes held agartist the Ne .hawka Milling cojnpany, given during the last five years and aggregating $ 1 1,02V. "miwiijiii i urn "iiT ivpg-rpryTMp For Women's $3.50 to ALL SIZES IN THIS LOT, from 2 1-2 to 8; widths from A A to E, but not all sizes in each style. Wednesday the Price Will Be $1.98 a Pair See the styles in the window display. Main Floor. Flags for Memorial Day W fc.'UfKl eur f'( " ! amtH.t.u lnr i-t f't'M. a4 tra f. It (i, tnr riiir tha iM of t t tna p'h S M f!a'4 ( t i. iN (c: (, l , , . , I, an I 1 I .li.in l.itl;hj( ill iimn ln'jl. m a I lint, fum .... (ft l )N 8'V" t". Jt ii-- H ii t i '.;.. I a'l '. !.. . fit. ft 1( lafim(l, la.aia Kmittt Notes from Beatrice and Gage County Beatrice, Neb., May 23. (Special.) At a special meeting of the Board of Education last evening the maxi mum salaries for high school teachers was placed at $85 and for grade teach ers 065 per month. This is an increase of $5 a month for each department over last year. Miss Ina Stewart of this city and Miss Minnie Schultz of Syracuse, Neb., were elected as new teachers. Mrs. John H. Davis died yesterdav at her home in West Beatrice aged 36 years. She is survived by her husband and si little children, Word has been received here from Spokane, Wash., stating that George A. Lee, who taught in English in the Beatrice High school in 1906, had bren nominated for governor of Washington on the republican ticket, Mr, Lee was a graduate of the Ne braska university and was born and raised at Humboldt, Neb. The program and line of march for Decoration day was announced yes terday by the committee in charge. Company C and many civic societies will participate in the parade, and the principal address will be given in the afternoon at the Lyric theater by Judge Jacob Fawcett, candidate for supreme judge. Amongst the unclaimed articles found on one of the English railways last vear were 3.0(H) pairs of gloves and .1.000 umbrellas. of Council Bluffs DRfiiK and DRUG TREATMENT It is itn ideal treatment, adminis tered t Council Bluffs under ideal conditions, by akillcd physicians and graduate nurses. Do not postpone taking treatment until something ter rible happens. Always Succatitful. Writ for Booklet Address NEAL INSTITUTE, 21 Benton St., COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA., Or Addrass J. A. May, Managar. TELEPHONE 1614 DOUGLAS $6.00 The Curtains You Will , Want Right Now WE ARE SHOWING MOST complete stocks of all the most wanted Curtains , Etamine. Voile and Marquisette. The draping of the windows add so much to the cheerfulness and liveableness of the home that their importance should not in any way be discounted. rtnmm I'urlairi, in Ivory op situ. It. 59 pair, Kmnni I'urtMinv, trimm4 ith rmUy Uce, It 'ir. i! t uitniii. trimm l with IUrmn la . 13 50 a ir, tn -.main., in enil'.e a"Krtmmit, at li 91 a lint- S '.it nil t 'j! U.h. trimmtl lai'f, $J 901 a i ti . V!r. iicMt C.irl.;t, ty fm fin !, 1 1 a a V ,'ti'i ' I iliii. rimm,t w :'H r.j .V. t I i , rii a' trtivnt, at IS an I f SO (,: 1 ait at I I .Jar. HARRINGTON BROS. GARAGE u:j r-ik Ar. 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