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THE" OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 18, 1917.
Nebraska
LEGISLATURE IS
GOING SLOWLY
Only Fourteen Bills Beach Gov
ernor and Member! of Each
House Blame Other.
LITTLE SPIRIT OF UKITY
-rrrom ft Stftff CorpiaDOAdenl.)
Lincoln, March 17. (Special.)
Fearful of breaking the speed law
of the state, the legislature is going
slowly; in fact, more slowly than any
previous legislature. Whether it is
because they know the road ahead of
them is rocky, full of bumps and other
obstructions, or whether they simply
cannot get the old single-cylinder af
fair to working right, remains to be
discovered, but, be that as it may, up
totoday but fourteen bills have
reached the governor, while in the
session of two years ago, which was
considered one of the slowest in the
history of the. state, fifty-five bills had
reached the governor by St. Patrick's
day.
Each House Blames Other.
Some fault is found by members of
one house that bills which have been
passed in their end of the state house
are held up in the other end until that
body gets ready to take them up. In
fact, Mr. Taylor of the house is rais
ing a little hob because a bill he intro
duced covering arrangements of
names on the ballot, which went over
to the senate on the first day of
March, has not been taken up by that
body. Other members would like to
kick a little, but are fearful that it
might prejudice their bills in the other
body. i ; , ...
Dodging Responsibility.
This condition perhaps is not very
much different than in former sessions
except that it may be a little more so,
but it has been a well known condition
which has existed since the democrats
gained control of both branches that
that has not been the get-together
spirit which should prevail if good
legislation is to be enacted. It is a
welt-known fact that one house passes
bills from no other reason than they
want to put the responsibility up to
the other fellows, and already mem
bers of the senate are complaining
that members of the house are beg
ging them to kill bills passed by the
lower body, which had not the sand to
kill them. Just how true this may be
remains to be discovered, though it
is an every day aight to see members
of the house closely in confab with
the senators in the upper body and
senators likewise with the members in
the lower body. ...
Bills that have reached the gov
ernor comprise the following:
8 7 . by Buhrman Provide that tna
ril mwildsraUon ehall b ahowa la daadi
of conveyance. . . .
H r. S3, by Morlartr Haines rb.Wl tftl
lavi from SS to mill" In Omaha.
H. B. J Appropriate ISMOO tor W-
' HVaTpprP"atS IIOMM ".
H n. 16 Reduce tlmo f ppl rUr.
' H B 7. by Hoffmclatar Rtnulrn railroad
i-ompanla bull til vnuMd rtsnt-oi-
"'ii' ft )! Approprlalaa Stat normftl It
bnrv fund fhlr um. . .
If. R. 171 Appropriate tnoem from Bar
rim) whool endowment fund. ... .
31. R. 170 Appropriate eaen funds or
atfte normal aphoota to their uaa.
H, R. ins Eiani-fli sna-himdrodth alll
r.-v fur normal achoola,
H K. son Deficiency appropriation . for
atfili tnalltutlona, H,7S.
H. R. tJ Appropriate IH.tfl for sae.
tularin of male aupreme ourt. I
11. R. t.ia Approprlataa UM9 rot Na
tional Guard master out aipeneea.
It-. R, 17 Provldea for aatabllanraeat of
for ,t aroaa by eountlea. .....
But ten days are left of the legisla
tive sixty for the senate to work and
five more of the house, and It is only
necessary to peruse the bills men
tioned above which have reached the
governor to discover what a really
important session this has been so far
and how much the people of the state
have to be thankful for. v.--;
Over One Hundred and Fifty
Claim Reward for Bandit
Cheyenne, Wyo "March 17. (Sep
rial.) Superintendent Beit of the
Wyoming division of the Union Pa
cific, on behalf of the railroad eom
' pany, this morning signed an agree
ment whereunder claims for tha re
wards offered by the company for the
rapture and conviction of William
G. Carlisle, the train bandit who
caused a sensation a year ago by hold
ing up the Overland Limited and
other trains in Wyoming, will be ar
bitrated by Judge C. E. Winter of
the Sixth Wyoming judicial district.
On hundred and twenty-eight of the
claimants for the rewards, which total
$6,500. have signed the agreement to
abide by the decision of Judge Win
ters. There are a score or more of ,
other claimants, a majority of whom
are expected to sign the agreement.
. ' , York Republican Caucus. '
York, Neb., March 17. (Special.)
The republican city convention was
held Friday evening for the purpose
of placing in nomination a city ticket.
No nominations were made for mayor.
Candidates selected are: Clerk, A. B.
Chatterton; treasurer, George S.
Cook: councilmen, First ward. Otto
Evans; Second ward, William Over
street: Third ward, C J. Peterson:
Fourth ward, George E. Chileote. For
members of school board of district
No. 12, C. H. Rolling and R. R. Cop-
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Tecumseh Man Who
Threatened to Kill
Wilson is Insane
Tecumseh, Neb., March 17. (Spe
cial.) Wade A. Wilson, a govern
ment secret service man of Omaha,
came to Tecumseh and caused Philip
Struckhaus, a German laborer, who
has resided here for years, to be taken
before the Johnson county insanity
commissioners and later to the asy
lum at Lincoln. Had not the com
missioners pronounced Struckhaus in
sane Mr. Wilson would have arrested
him and he would have bad a serious
charge to answer. The strange ac
tions of Struckhaus for the last few
years has caused people to believe
him insane, but he has not particu
larly been considered a dangerous
man until recently. Of late he had
threatened county officers and other
citizens.
Not long ago he wrote a letter to
"Mr. United States"-and addressed it
to Omaha. In this letter he stated
that he was going to kill President
Wilson for his not terminating the
war against Germany and that he was
going to kill "William Judas Bryan"
because the latter advocated the tern
perance cause. Letter writing is a
hobby of Struckhaus and a number of
officers and citizens have received his
communications.
Some twelve or fourteen vears ago.
at the time the late Judge J. S. Stull
of -Auburn was the judge of the dis
trict court in this district, Struckhaus
sent him a threat upon a postal card.
He was arrested, tried and sentenced
to a short term in the penitentiary,
which he served. Struckhaus has alto
been in the asylum before.
Officers who searched Struckhaus'
room found some shooting irons, sev
eral horns of powder, etc. The offi
cers also found what seems to be a
small . bomb, made in firecracker
shape. It is as large around as a half
dollar and several inches in thick
ness. The thing is made with wooden
ends and is securely wrapped, with
cloth and string and has been sup
plied with a fuse. It baa not been
dissected. There was also several
feet of fuse and a pair of knucks.
ROMANOFF LINE
LEAVES THRONE;
OZARPRISONER
; (Continued from Paso Ono.) '
such as never before had been heard
in those stately halls continued until
the men and women were foaced to
cease from exhaustion.
, Lvoff May Bs President.
Just what form the new government
will assume is indefinite. For the
moment entire authority rests with
the twelve members of the Duma ex
ecutive committee and the cabinet
headed by Prince Lvoff, who, accord
ing to some forecasts, will be presi
dent of a new republic. It is be
lieved that in the interim and until
the convocation of a constitutional
assembly power will slowly pass into
we nanus 01 me new cauinci, wnicn
will then present the anomaly of a
new government without a supreme
head. - - - :.
The differences which threatened
yesterday to create a serious split be
tween the Duma committee and the
committee of working-men, . soldiers
and deputies have automatically dis
appeared aince, with the abdication of
Grand Duke Michael as regent, the
auestion whether Russia should re
main an empire or compel its anti
quated government to yield to new
republic, is now solved. - -
Court Scandals and Intrigue. .
As early as two months ago rumors
became current - that tha emperor
would be forced to surrender his
throne. Until that time the chief dis
satisfaction at the economic disorgan
ization of the country and the criminal
mismanagement of attairs was vented
against the cabinet and the influence
of the court was only vaguely alluded
to, without touching the person of the
emperor. It became definitely known
that all Irresponsible and evil influ
ences, symbolized by such figures as
Stnrmer, Protopopoff and Rasputin,
had a deeper and more powerful
source than the srovernment itself.
Tha prevalence of etartling rumors
oi court scannais ana intrigues arm
the existence of mysterious channels
which seemed to run from court cir
cles into the camp of the enemy, con
tributed to bring the imperial' family
into complete disfavor. Whether these
were true or not. It was felt that the
weakness of the ruling family in al
lowing persons to direct the affairs
of the country who were secretly de
signing against the best interests of
the nation, and apparently dointf all
possible tc interfere with the proper
conduct of the war, unfitted them to
govern the country.
Empreas Center of Plots.
There was little restraint in the
manner in which this opinion was ex
pressed. Accusations were made
against the empress in almost every
gathering where people privately as
sembled to discuss the political situa
tion. From the tribune of the Duma
the same thing was hinted in veiled
form. Prof. Milukoff, in his address
at the opening of the Duma last No
vember, read an article from a Ger
man paper which spoke of a group of
mysterious persons, who were gath
ered around the young empress. He
used this article as the basis of an
attack upon the ."dark forces," which
reflected the pro-German influence at
the court . , . .
It was the general conviction that
when the revolution began that it had
been provoked by the government,
working through the medium of the
police, and that the government had
decided upon this daring expedient
as the means of completing its previ
ous effort- to tie up the industrial ac
tivit of the country and bring the
war operations to a complete stand
still. But the force which set in mo
tion and which first appeared easy
to control, drawing to itself all the
discordant elements of the country
which were awaiting an opportunity
to revolt, soon became so tremendous
that it was impossible to hold.
The reception of the new manifesto
at army headquarters is awaited with
the greatest anxiety, for it is known
that unless it is favorably met by the
6,000,000 men at the front the new re
gime cannot endure. There is no rea
son to suppose that the soldiers on
the fighting line will show a different
attitude from the soldiers and civilians
in Petrograd and other cities, except
in as far as their remoteness irom the
scene of the revolution and partial
ignorance of the conditions which
brought it about may affect them. But
since upon their acceptance hinges
the fate of the new republic, their an
swer is being breathlessly anticipated.
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With hm rta th fferlamn aa to
whether Russia shall build up a new
government on a prepared foundation
or be plunged into further disorder.
Obregon Not Planning
Move Against Carranza
El Paso, Tex, March 17. Secret
service ageota continued to watch the
movement of a number of well known
Mexican military men and politicians
here, followinar the rumor vesterdav
of a prospective break between Car
ranza and Obregon. The unusual ac
tivities of these Mexicans continued
today and several informal meetings
of the various factions were held in
the lobbies of local hotels and in
rooming houses. -
An emphatic denial of a semi-official
character of the rumor was is
sued today by Andreas Garcia, in
spector general of Mexican consulates
and the ranking Mexican civil official
on the American border.
"For military reasons, we are not
in possession of definite information
regarding the operations of General
Murguia's forces south of Chihuahua
City, Mr. Garcia said today. . "But
I am in a position to deny absolutely
and emphatically the unfounded ru
mor that General Obregon is planning
or has planned a movement against
General Carrama."
Swiss Specialist's In " . ' ;
Sanitation Go to London
tCarntponaaoM 1 Tha Aaaodatad Prasa.)
' London, March 5. With the ex
ception of three o. the leading offi
cials, who were Americans, the staff
o( twenty-four formal under Ambas
sador Page to look after German in
terests in England, will be retained
by the Swiss minister, in London, who
took over the protection of German
affaira here when the United-States
broke off dipltmatic relations with
Germany. The three officiils were
heads of departments and their places
have been taken of Swiss.
Switzerland has been asked to- send
two specialists in sanitation to- Lon4
don, pref--ab!y army doctors, whd
will visit the German prisoners
camps in England, this beta part of
the duty transferred by the Americana
when tney gave up me worn,
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An Early
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Cretonnes Upholstery Fabrics Curtains Scrims
Lace Nets Muslins Drapery Fabrics '
IAVING bought the entire drapery stock of a well-known store at a considerable reduction
from the market price, the Orchard & wuneim company runruoxu passing we avx.i- .
tVip firfViarrl Sr. Wilhelm ComDanv seldom makes a purchase ,
of this kind, but in THIS INSTANCE the stock was in such excellent condition YIk)
and in every way so thoroughly well worth while, constituting a GENUINE and SUBSTANTIAL ,;;
saving to our customers, that we decided to buy and sell the same in SEVEN DAYS. Monday
will be the second day of the sale, the store opens at 8:30 a. m. You will save at least 25 per cent, ;
and in some instances as much as 6ne-half. No comparative prices are guoted, because the values y ;
are so very obvious as to make this unnecessary.., . . ;. . ' ';
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4,000 Yards of Cretonne
' In both dark and light effects, suit
able for bedroom, Sunroom, living
room or dining room. ' 1
582 yds, 10 different designs, yd.lSc
500 yds, 15 different designs, yd. 20c
500 yds, 14 different designs, yd. 23c
400 yds, 10 different designs, yd. 38c
200 yds, 5 different designs, yd. 45c
200 yds, 7 different designs, yd. 65c
2,000 yards at intermediate prices,
but all constituting the same big sav
ing to you.
, Jut Wonderful Values in s;
Curtain Muslins . .t
150 yds in dots and small figures. 11c
600 yds in dote and small figures. 14c
THE DETAILS
3,000 Yards of Scrim and
Marquisette ,
j Plain and fancy hemstitched satin
bordered, in white, ecru and ivory.
To be bought at the following reduced
prices: " ' ; ' :. ' ' W- -.
12yc, 15c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 40c, 65c
Lace Curtains A
In Cluny, Duchess, Scrims, Arabian'
and Muslin; white or ecru. Up to 5
pairs of a kind. Per pair: '
$1.95, $2.95, $3.75, $4.25, $5.85,
$7.85, $9.85.
All one and two-pair lots are marked
at HALF ORIGINAL PRICE.
40 Pieces of Lace Net
40 different patterns and about 50
yards to the piece. White, ivory and
ecru. ' . ' . i V .
. Per Yard, 10c, 12Vc, 18c, 23c, 28c,
V 35c, 48c, 55c and 80c.
Drapery Materials
Mostly guaranteed Sunfast in 36
inch ind 50-inch widths; . in blues, ;
browns, mulberry, rose and green.
Suitable for hangings in bedrooms,
sunroom or living room. Prices,
Per Yd, 45c, 95c, $1.35, $1.95 to $3.25
Upholstery Fabrics . t
Of Verdure Tapestry, either cotton ".
or wool; 24 to 25 yards to the pak
tern. Prices, per yard, 1 "y
$2.65, $3.85, $4.95, $5.75 and $9.85
Items of Special -interest from our
Four Great Furniture Floors.
A Unique Type of Colonial ;
i' Desk .
for my lady's own exclusive ' use,
made with gate leg supports to writ-,
ing bed; top closes over and writing
bed drops down when not in use,
making it very compact. For the
amount of room it occupies it is a
very useful piece.; . -
Tapestry Covered Chairs
and Davenports
We have a large assortment of
this delightfully comfortable furni
ture now on display in rich, soft
colored tapestries. The workman
ship is strictly first class in every
piece. ; ' ..
Davenports with loose cushion seats :
and spring back .......... $58.00 ,
Solid comfort in Chairs to match,
at, each ............... . .$22.00
American Walnut Period
Styles for the Bedroom
Perhaps there is no more beauti- '
i ul wood than rich, somber hued
American Walnut, at any rate in the
quaint, but graceful styles of Will
iam and Mary the wood lends some- (
thing to the design and the design
to the wood. . . v in
complete 4-Piecj Suite, Dresser,
Chiffonier, Bed and Chair, as low as
$106 and by easy steps to $300.
Solid Oak Dining Tables
In fumed oak finish, with 42-inch
round top that extends to 6 feet.
Straight-line leg ffect, well made
throughout and specially priced, at
$12.00
Others at $15.00, $18.00 and $22.00
Wood Seat Dining Chairs
Very substantial styles with full
box seat construction, made from
solid oak; fumed finish to match
table
$2.50 $3.00 $3.25 Each
Buffet
Also in fumed oak with large cup
board space and deep linen draw
ers, lined drawer for silver; mirror .
across top. A very good value, at .
..V.; $22.50
This Buffet can also be had in
Golden Oak.
Golden Oak Rockers
With wood seats, substantially
made, at $1.75, $3.50 and $4.50.
Four Posters in Mahogany
We have many interesting repro
ductions of this old type of bed, now
, so fashionable; These Colonial styles
are ' exceedingly graceful in the
slender, delicate patterns and for
rooms where more massive types are
correct, we have beds the; posts of
which were turned from solid 4x4
in the rough.
A beautifully finished ; in gn
Bed is offered at. ', , .'. : P f.OU
Others at . . . $22.50 and $27.50
Special heavy styles, at. .-..$39.00
Square Tube Beds of . ''
v . Solid Brass
In superior satin finish, full or .
single width. Specially priced, at
$25.00 and $30.00
Round Tube styles, as low as $7.75
Mattresses. "
In All Qualities " '
from the cotton top, excelsior
filled mattress, at $3.00, to the cele
brated Ostermoors, at $18.00.
' ' Down Stairs
Very Special Prices on Spring
Cleaning Equipment
"Bicjrcla". Brand LoTall Wringer Enclosed
gear, wood frame; warranted fr't9 AQ
S yean, regular price 4.60, special PdeZa7
"Guaranta" Brand Loral! Wringar Enclosed
gear, 114 -in. best grade rubber rolls; tl OC
warranted spteaGO
Jawall Salf-Wringlng Mop Good handle, solid '
mop frame, best quality cotton mop. OC
(As illustrated.) Extra special, aCOC
GenaY. Inning Board Steel framework and
baces, large sue, best construction, 1 CO -
Special ; Pl.Oi7
Medium Six Willow Cloth Basins Good
quality, regular price 90c, v . . 4 Q
special 47C
Extra Larga Willow Cloth Basket Extra
quality; regular price $1.45, OP.
special OOC
. The most complete line of Electric
Washing Machines in
" ' Omaha.
All Sold on Easy Terms.
For Many Years--
. we have carried rugs and carpets made by Hardwick
& Magee of Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the home of car- .
. pet and rug weaving in America. Hardwick & Magee set
the standard against which we are able to measure all good
carpets "the Standard of, America." Here are the rugs that ,
have made them famous: 'I'-i'i:'' ''
jsain i very large variety of patterns and
Chinese effects, . , $51 50 '
Bundhar Wiltons "The rug that wears like Iron." 4CQ K(
Ask to see the new tile pattern, 9x12 sPJ7.UV
.$67.50
' "Oakdale" Wool Face Wiltons,
colorings, includtpg toe new
In 9x12.,
$82.50
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Hardwick Wiltons--An extra heavy rng In. very
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The Only Genuine French Wilton, with name clearly stenciled on the
the back: manufactured from the finest worsted yarns in delicate
colors and finely drawn patterns, Including new
Corduroys and Jaspe effects; 9x12....
These Bugs are carried in stock in sites as small aa 18x36 inches
or aa large as 11-3x15 feet Special sizes or shapes to order.
. New Hall and Stair Regal Wiltona hvMoreeqoe, , Jaspe and Cordu
roy Stripe Effects. Colors: Blues, Greens, Browns and Black nd White.
' A few bales of attractive Beloochistans, suitable for table cover
or floor coverings, in Bergundy and rich blues. Sizes from 23x41 in-,
cbes to 4x6 feet Prices: $15.00, $16.50, $19.50, $24.50, $27.50 and up.
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