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THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY. AUGUST 20. 1916. Nebraska LEGISLATURE WILL : FIX STATE CAPITOL Rebuilding of East Wing- Will . Be Left to Lawmakers of Next Session. DANGER NOT IMMEDIATE ; (Prom a Staff Correbpondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28. (Special.) Re building the east wing oi the state House will be up to the next legisla ture, the committee appointed by Governor. Morehead, which met this morning, taking a stand in favor of making a report of the condition of the same and leaving it to the legis lature to meet the emergency. The committee, consisting of Presi dent of the Senate PhiJ Kohl of Wayne, Speaker George Jackson, Senator Spirk of Saline and Repre sentative Peterson of Lancaster, with State Engineer Johnson and some of the members of the State Board of Public Lands, accompanied by the governor, made a close investigation of the state house and its condition, going to the top and following down on the inside to the bottom. Up around the dome on the side next to the east wing they found sev eral cracks where the stone had pulled away fro mthe dome, large enough to stick a fist in, but it was the general condition of the wing which appeared to cause most con cern. . No Immediate Danger. According to State Engineer John son the outside layer of stone has sunk below the rest of the wall about four inches. This has weakened the whole wall. He does not think there is any immediate danger, but believes the legislature should take some steps as soon as it convenes. The wing might fall tomorrow or it might stand for a considerable time, but the face remains that the board considers that it would be almost criminal negligence on the part of the legislature not to take some steps toward repairing the wing. Governor Morehead, who has not in the past showed much enthusiasm over a new state house, after exam ining the building this morning, frankly stated that he thought some- were it not that the next session is only four months away, it wojild be best to call a special session in order that something should be done. "If it was a year away," said he, "I should seriously consider calling a special session. Building in Bad Shape. "I believe i twould be like pour ing money into a rat hole to attempt to fix up the wing by repairing it," said the governor in the discussion which took place. The whole build ing is in bad shape, and while my offices are fairly comfortable, those on the north side are almost unin habitable in the winter time. I be believe we should tear down the east wing and rebuild it Iariter and in ani-lv ehape that it would be a part oi a new iiu luuuuuuiuus uuuaing later n. ine matter was let t tor the state engineer and J. H. Graddock of Omaha, an architect who accom panied the committee on its trip of investigation, to draw up a report to the legislature which will be submit ted to he committee at a later meet ing. Committee to Choose Music for State Poem (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28. (Special.) State Superintendent Thomas has se lected the committee which is to choose the music for the Nebraska iucm wukii was seiecrca six months Chancellor C. A. Fulmer of Ne braska Wesleyan university, Prof. Willard Kimball of the University School of Music, and Miss Emma Me servey of Fremont will settle on the ode. The committee will meet next Friday. New Teachers at West Point. West Point, Neb., Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) The teaching corps of the pub lic schools at West Point has been materially changed during the sum mer. Ten of the fifteen teachers are new to their positions here. The new superintendent, Prof C. Ray Gates, the late principal of the Blair High school, comes very strongly recommended. He possess fine schol arship and great executive ability. The following is the roster of teachers: Kindergarten, Eva Kerl; First grade, Merle Makeever; Second grade, Cath erine Husenetter; Third grade, Lottie Koop; Fourth grade, eMary Ann Chambers; Fifth grade. Mabel I. Brazda; Sixth grade. Cecile Campbell; Seventh grade, Maria Chambers; Eighth grade, Erna Yarlitz; high school, Marian Pattis, principal; Tames Aldrich. Bessie E. FaKir. Miss Rathke; music, Irene Raabe; superin tendent,, c Kay uates. school opens ' aeptenipcr . House Burned at Grand Island. Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) After starting a fire in an oil stove in the kitchen of their farm home- Mrs.. William Schipman went into another part of the house to look after their infant child. When she returned the entire kitchen was ablaze. An explosion is believed to have caused the fire. Though neigh bors were called, the entire residence and its contents were destroyed. The loss is covered only in small part by insurance. - Record Price fot Kearney Land. Misden, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special.) The highest price ever paid for eighty acres of land in Kearney coun ty was paid by John W. Torney, who bought from Alfred T. Carlson and paid $10-500. The farm was hiirhlv improved and four miles from Min- nen. this makes land worth $131 per acre. Gibbon Teacher Resigns. Gibbon, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special.) Blanche Wise, for tour vcars nrini-i- pal of Gibbon High school and re elected at an advance of salary, has resigned to accept a similar position iu me jiasunK scnoois. Inolcaatlaa Dim to CoaatlpaUaa. Taka a oom Dr. Klnfi Nw Ufa Pitta tonlint Iu how much batter yo. faat In tha morning. Its. Advancement. Elevator Bursting With Nebraska Grain (from a Staff Corraepondant.) Lincoln, Aug. 28. (Special.) According to Railway Commissioner T. L. Hall, who has returned from a trip out in the, state, the elevator of the Farmers'' Co-operative Grain company at Arnold, a station on the Callaway branch of the Union Pacific, is so full of grain that it is in dan ger of falling over, and telephone poles have had to be set against it to prop it up. The company has not been able to secure cars to ship the grain and so Mr. Hall has taken up the matter with the railroad company and they have promised to furnisli cars im mediately, in order that the elevator can be relieved' of its weight. Mr. Hall says the crops in the valley along the railroad there are in fine shape, ami that one of the big gest corn crops ever raised in that section is assured. Unimproved Land Brings High Prices Teeumseh, Neb.,' Aug. 28. (Spe cial. Three hundred and fifteen acres of Johnson county land were sold Thursday at a public sale at an average price of $15575 per acre. The lands were properties of the heirs of the late Margaret Wilkins and in cluded the old home place and other farms eleven miles northeast of Te eumseh. The land sale was at Cook, and Colonel W. M. Putman of Te eumseh was the auctioneer. The fol lowing were the sales: P. J. Armkneck, two eirhtr-acre tracta, no lmprovemanta, at SH4.60 per aero. C. A. Harrli, aavaaty-flve acrea. Improved, at $170 an acre. Robert wuktns, eighty acrea, Improve ments, at $165 an acre. O. O. Betzelberaer. eighty acres, no lm provementa. at $146 an acre. "Safety First" Train Stops in Lincoln (From a Staff Corresoonoent.) Lincoln. Aug. 28. (Special.) The "Safety First" train, being run over the Union Pacific, chartered by the government, was in Lincoln today and this noon gave a special recep tion to Governor Morehead, state officers and newspaper men, with a lunch in the diner attached to the train. -, The display is attracting consider able attention. The display which ap peared to attract the crowd the most was that of the War department, showing models of ships and a big torpedo. Platte County Farmer ' Ends Life by Hanging Columbus, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special Telegram.) Peter H. Albers, aged 63. a prominent farmer residing eight miles northwest of Platte Center, committed suicide last night by hang ing himself in his barn. Coroner Gass of this city was sum moned, but did not deem an inquest necessary. Albers was in ill health. He was born in Germany and came to Platte county in 1883 and has made his home here since. Funerat services will be held Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a widow, seven daughters and three sons. . .. .. . Beatrice Manufacturer Reported Critically III Beatrice, Neb.,' Aug. 28. (Special.) Word has been received here that W. W. Bott, one of the department heads of the Dempster Mill Manufac turing company, was taken suddenly ill a tew days ago at Smith Lenter, Kan., and is in a serious condition. Mr. and Mrs. Bott were on their way home alter an outing to points in Colorado, making the trip in their touring car. Mitchell Giants Win Ten Out of Twelve Mitchell, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special.) The North Platte Valley Giants, Mitchell's crack amateur base ball team, returned last night from a two weeks tour through western Nebras ka, playing twelve games in Alliance, Hemingford, Crawford, Ash Creek' Hyannis, Seneca and Mullen, and winning all games excepting one of a two-game series at Alliance and one of a three-game series at Crawford. Nebraska Cadets Return To West Point Academy Grand Island, Neb.. Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) Cadets Ahlmquist of Wahoo ana ouecnier oi wis city, ine iwo Nebraska West Pointers who have been on furlough, left yesterday for the academy, their furloughs expiring on the 29th. The latter was joined here by Cadet Bringham of Reno, Contract for Hotel Buiiubg. . Fort Dodge, la., Aug. 28. (Spe cial.; j. v,. Mar,iis company, Des Moines' secured the general contract for the four-story annex to the Wall- konsa hotel, its bid was apDroxi mately $125,000. The structure will cost about $200,000 completed. Its ground dimensions, 120x140, will be the same size as the present buildinar. When completed, the property, in cluding the present hotel, will be the biggest in the state. Messrs. F. G. and T. G. Warden are erecting the building on two lots they purchased some time ago for $25,000. HYMENEAL " Johnson-Anderson. West Point, Neb., Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) Arvid D. Johnson and Miss Verena H. Anderson were united in marriage at the Swedish Methodist Episcopal church, on the east side, on Saturday morning, Rev. Leonard Stromberg, pastor, officiating. The bridal pair were accompanied at the altar by Roy Anderson and Miss Nina Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson de parted on a wedding trip to points tn Iowa and on their return they will reside on the Johnson farm -northeast of this city. Krteger-Lund. West Point, Neb.,-Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) The marriage of Henry Krie ger and Miss Mabel Lund of Beemer took place at the court house, Judge Dev. aid performing the ceremony. The attendants were William Krieger and Miss May Lund. The contracting parties are well known residents of the north side. They will make their home at Pomona, Cat. ARCHBISHOP JOHN LAN CASTER SPALDING ARCHBISHOP J0HK If. SB4IDINC, Archbishon. SDaldino was born at Lebanon. Ky.. June 2. 1840. Nineteen years later he received his A. B. de gree at St. Mary's college (Maryland) and during . the next fifteen years studied extensively abroad. He spent mucn time at the University ot t-ou- vain, Belgium. , In 1865 he watt ordained , tn the priesthood, becoming secretary to the bishop of Louisville. Six years later he was made chancellor of the diocese there, and the following year was sent to New York, where he spent seven years. On Mav I. 1877. he was consecrated bishop of Peoria, where he served continually until his resignation in iwo pecause ot his ill health. Archbishoo Snalritnor is nrnhaMv best remembered by the general public iu, mo wurK in me settlement oi tne great anthracite coal strike in 1902 He was a member of the commission appointed by President Roosevelt to bring peace in the mines and so suc cessful were his individual efforts that he was universally admired and re spected long after by the miners and operators alike. ArchbishoD SDaldinc's lar anrt highest church honor came in 1909 When he Was Created titular arrh. bishop of Scyphopolis. ne aieo at his home on Friday, August 25, 1916. Requisition Is Sent For Return of Dewitt (From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Aug. 28. (Snecial.WTtie governor of Utah has asked for the return to tnat state of John Doe De witt, charged with the alrceny of a Ford automobile. Dewitt is charged with taking the car on August 17 in Ogden. He drove it to Linrnln sr. riving there August 22. He saved the police here considerable trouble by driving up immediately in front of the police station and the minions of the law, who were looking out for the car, nabbed him and thrust him imme diately into durance vile. The requi- tion for his return was granted this morning, and he is now on his way back to face the charge. lit " Everybody Needs stored for emergency in a well-developed, well-preserved, well-nourished body and brain. .Grape-Nuts food stands preeminent as a builder of this kind of energy. It is made of the entire nutriment of whole wheat and barley, two of the richest sources of food strength. . '' .- Grape-Nuts also includes the vital mineral elements of the grain, so much emphasized in these days of investiga tion of real food values. Crisp, ready to eat, easy to digest, ' Wonderfully nourishing and delicious. "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts SHOOTS MAN MO DMTKEEP10RD John Carter Sends Charge of Shot at - Man Who Went; With Daughter. FAILED TO 00 TO CHURCH Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special Telegram.) Enraged be cause he had ascertained that he had been deceived by the young man call ing for his daughter and by the lat ter, in that they went to Schrimmer's Lake, a riverside resort, instead of to church, as promised, ojhn Carter, is "tidcr arrest today on the charge of shooting with intent tto do great bod ilv harm, and Frank Housh, a taxi driver, is in the hospital with a badly bruised head and many scattering shot in hs body. Roush conveyed two young men to the Carter home, who asked Miss Carter to go to church with them. Permission was given to go to church provided a certain other young wom an accompanied them. The father inquired at the churches. They were not present. Late in the evening the party returned, as the fater learned, from Schimmer's Lake, and he as saulted the drivei; of the tci with the butt end of the gun and as he fled from his machine, shot at the retreat ing figure, the worst of the charge landing in the heel. Carter is out under a $500 bond. Two AutomobiLs Collide Near York York, Neb., Aug. 28. (Special.) Two automobiles collided one mile north and one mile east of this city Saturday evening. One car was com ing to York from Waco and was being driven by. Edward Beckord, who was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Henry Beckord, and a younger brother, while the car going east was in charge of Mr. Jones of this city, and in the seat with him was Albert Hahn of Polk. The car going nest was struck in the center when it made the turn to the south, Mr. Hahn being thrown through the wind shield and over the other car and seriously cut and bruised. Mrs. Beckord received a fracture of the wrist, and the younger son was badly hr,,;ri The latter three are in the Lutheran hospital. Mr. Beckord's car is a total wreck. Mr. Jones' car can be repaired. Little Girl Survives Stroke of Lightning Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 28. (Spe cial.) To be struck by lightning and live was the unusual experience of the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E .Larkin, living near Wagner. Tha little srirl was Dumping water at a windmill, when a bolt of lightning descended and struck her on the shoulder, went down to her waist and then passed around her body twice, after which it went down one of her limbs to the ground. Her skin was It burned wherever " the lightning girl was supposed to be dead, being unconscious, out alter an hour s work over he.r she revived and now appar ently is none the worse for her ex perience. Prisoner Escapes from the Fort Dodge Jail Fort ' Dodee. Ia.. Autr. 28 CSne- cial.) Henry Jackson might have been legally out of jail after Tues day, but he took his leave Satur day afternoon after sawing a bar in his cell window. If caught he prob ably will have to spend a sentencec of a year in jail. Jackson was, arrested for alleged Coming! A mammoth sale of fine hoe. Watch for detail. We Like ! To Say . To the thousands and and thousands of val ued patrons who trade with this store day in and day out, year in and year out, and we might say generation after generation, that this Summer season of 1916 has been the most successful in the history of this store. ' Now with the advent of the Autumn goods, we invite you to come and , . see the wonderful new things that are arriving every day. We know you will be delighted, and we , shall be delighted to see . Jou here. ' . L. BRANDEIS & SONS. Omaha High School UNIFORMS To Be Made by The Brandeis Stores For the third succes sive year this store has been awarded the con tract to furnish the Uni forms for the Omaha High School. Made of regulation cloth to your order. The uniform con sists of Coat, Cap and Trousers, at, Suit, $18.95 We are justly proud of the record we have made in securing the award for tha making of these uniforms, three successive seasons. "In nam ri" nmmf fi. SO . 1 ausutw MM - - afjV II . ... t 1 V ME!, shooting of Patrolman Lou Fisher early in May. Although a diligent search for evidence to support con clusions has been made it was very probable that the grand jury would not have returned a true bill against him. Jackson is about five feet, seven inches tall, dark complexioned, light brown hair, and weighs about 130 pounds. Where he got his rile with which he sawed his way out has not been learned. Rrttlah Strike an Somme. London. Ana. it, j:St n. rn The Brltlah etrurk a blow on the Somme front teat ulght near Bftaentln I. F-ellt. where the heavleat flgntliia ha been In vrosreea. A war office report aaya the HrltlHh took 100 yrda of a Oerman trench anU captured ono tuachlna gun. , Lamps at Low Prices From Art Embroidery Department A Especially good news at this time of the year when one will spend more time indoors, and will certainly do more reading. Moreover, a good . , . lamp lends an appearance of coziness and cheer 1 fulness that is very desirable. The two styles of lamps that we are exploiting for Tuesday selling, Mahogany Floor Lamps, with heavy grooved base and tall upright, having a beautiful silk pop- ' lin shade (fluted), with silk gimp and silk fringe trimming. The shades are in old gold and old rose, ' and we will sell the lamps complete on f 1 C Aft Tuesday, for ......... . . ........ .. .10UU Mahogany Boudoir Lamps, they stand 24 inches high, have one light, push-button socket and a ; dainty silk poplin shade in old rose trimmed with - .antique gold. The price of this S4 00 lamp is PeVV Third Floor. Notions You Need Now Safety Pins, special, 4 cards for .... i . ; .5t Large Hair Nats, Tuesday, 5 for 10t 12-Yard Bolts of Bias Tape, bolt .5j West Electric Hair Curlers, 5 on card for ...... 19 Fast Colored Darning Cotton, spool 1 200-Yard Spools of Machine Thread 2 for 5 Large Boxes of Assorted Wire Hair Pins, box. . . ,4 Linen Tape, 'special, per bolt. .4 Betsy Ross and American Maid Crochet Cotton, per - ball 6t One Big Lot of Crochet Cotton, worth to 10c, ball 3 100-Yard Spools of Sewing Silk, spool ....... .ZVti E.itra Fine Rick Rack, all imported, yard ........ Good Steel Crochet Hooks, each. . . . , . . . . .4 Tatting Shuttles, 10c values, each 4 Dustless Dust Cloths, special, large size ........ 19 Main Floor. . .' the pd old summer time" oir-oharpened appetites Armours nunureu or mors rauuauB IhwIh Drovide irianv delicious repasts. Palate-tempting Veal Loaf, substantial Corned Beef, de lightfully appetizing sandwiches from Potted ana uevuea . a : r trr r7r: f t-..V.,, n nrA or x ongue, navui uigs ui - Let Armour prepare the Lunchl ' ABMOUUCOMPAWV Hobt. Inlati, Mgr., 3th and Jooaa Its rtooi O. loss. Omalia, HaU. w. x. Wilkinson, oath and Q. TaL so. 1740. Cafe - Parlor - Observation Cars are now operated in place of the old Buffet Club Cars on our day trains from Omaha to Ft. Dodge, Mason City, v St. Paul, Minneapolis These cars are a distinct improvement in GREAT Western service In that they consist of regu lar dining; room Beating 12, a ladies' parlor and an . observation Smoking Room. Leave Omaha 7:40 a. m. Night train for Ft. Dodge, Mason City, S(. Paul, Min neapolis, leaves Omaha 8 :30 p. rn. P. F. BONORDEN, C. P. T. A. 1S22 F.mam St, Omaha, Phone Douglas 260. Council Rushes Through Business to See Parade City commissioners are . but boys grown up, after ali. ' The sound of a caliope moving along Sixteenth street was too much for the city dads when assembled in committee of the whole. They rushed the meeting through and deferred most of the business un til Tuesday morning, that they might go down town to see the circus pa rade. , The mayor said he was going just to take his wife, while others pleaded they had little ones 1 needing their care. The facts were, they all wanted to see the parade. This sale will afford remark able opportun ities to save...,.. Foods days of joyous outmgs and , gp ayja. .PRODUCTS. Laak far tab aln a yoaa daajar'a wiadaw