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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1918)
THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1U18. 3 Nebraska SHUMWAY PUTS UP VAIN FIGHT TO LIFT-VALUES 1 Land Commissioner Disregard ed by Fellow Members of State Board in Effort to Reap praise School Land. "(From Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, ' March 13. (Special.) Land Commissioner Grant Shumway wants to know whether he is a state officer or a mere clerk who is ex pected to do the bidding of the board of which he is a member, or whether as land commissioner he has any rights over the department he is ex pected to head. , This all comes from the fact that several times the State Board of Edu cational Lands and Funds, of which he is a memberrtd which has charge of the school lands of the state, has refused to listen to the wishes of , the land commissioner and has or dered him to do things contrary to his ideas of what should be done. Shumway Disregarded. ' Yesterdays the board hel! a meet ing to consider the apraisetnent on school lands in Box Butte and Dawes .counties. Representatives of the county boatds of both counties were ".present and their recommendation was taken instead of that of the land commissioner, who had investigated the ljrhd. Commissioner Shumway says in Box Butte county the land has been appraised at from $tv to $4 an acre, which is the same as it was appraised at 10 years ago. The board raised it 40 per cent after the land commis sioner had urged a raise of 100 per cent based on values of land adjoin ing Example From Dawes. Tn Dawes county land appraised at $1.50 to $4.50 an acre was raised 50 per cent, when in the opinion of the land commissioner, after viewing the land, it should have been raised 100 per cent. The commissioner is vexed with his associates because they took action without waiting for any recommenda ' tion from hyn or giving him a chance to make a showing. He says one tract in Box Butte county valued for sale purposes at $12.50 per acre is no dif ferent in quality from land beside it which is valued for lease purposes at but $1.75 to $3 per acre. Case From Box Butte. He calls attention to a tract of school land three miles north of Al liance, for which a man in Omaha has offered a rental value of $10 per acre, yet the board places a valuation upon it of only $2 an acre. The constitution prescribes for the commissioner of public lands and buildings that he draw a salary of $2,000 a year and officiate as a mem ber of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds. The statutes prescribe several duties, but none which would Indicate his standing either as a clerk ot a sure-enough state officer, STATE LIQUOR -PROSECUTOR TO COME TO OMAHA (From a, Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, March 13. (Special Tele gram.) Alfred Munger, assistant attorney-general, will be located per manently in Omaha as t representa tive of the state, to prosecute viola . lions of the prohibitory law. Both Governor Neville and Attor-iiey-GeneraUReed say they feel the need of having a representative of the state legal department in the metropo lis. The expense will be equally borne by The two departments. Farmers Begin Spring ' Plowing and Planting Readice. Neb., March 13. (Spe cial.') A number of farmers in this sectidJi began spring plowing Tues day, and expect to start planting oats in a few flavs. Two farmers living southwest of the city began drilling spring wTleat, and others will follow in a few days. Richard McCann was last ntght chosen to represent Beatrice in the declamatorv conteft at the Southeast ern Nebraska Educational association meeting to be held here next week. Merrill Summers was selected as al trrate. Fourteen Gage county men have been ordered to report at tljf court house next Monday for physical ex amination for war service. Announcement is made of the re marriage of A. V. Loy and Mrs. Hat tie Loy of this city. They were di vorced some years Igo. but were quietly remarried at Holdrege. Beatrice citizens are respond?:' liberally to the call for books and magazines for soldier boys at various training camps and inFrance. Ship ments of boxes filled with periodicals are being made every few days. Fyneral services for Charles Meis were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the family hornet conducted by Dr. Clyde Clay Cissell. r.rnr FHcnn nwnfr rf theillev Spotlight plant, which was destroyed by a fire a few days ago, has arrived here from Mexico. He valued the property at $1,500 and carried only $800 insurance. Bloomfield Mayor Addresses Cuming County Citizens Beemer, Neb., March 13. (Special Telegram.) Mayor Harm of Bloom field, Neb., addressed Cuming county citizens at Beemer, Tuesday night on the issues of the war. At the close of the meeting it was unanimously voted to send a message of encouragement and a pledge of support to the president. Marshall in Fremont. Fremont, Neb.. March " 13. (Spe c'al Telegram.) The first gun in the . third Liberty loan campaign was fired Tuesday night when Dr. L. J. Mar shall of Kansas City addressed., a . crowd , of 500 persons at the high school on tiie need of tile people of. the county backing the government in this great struggle. Dr. Marshall came to- Fremont under the auspices ei the Federal Reserve bank Neville Issues New Proclamation Calling on State Buy War Stamps i (From a Staf Correspondent.) Lincoln, March 13. (Special.) When Governor Neville shall have ended his term and laid down the ex ecutive scepter, he will be entitled to recognition -as the champion procla mation promulgator of all Nebraska governors. Many of , the activities along proclamation lines have been due to war conditions. The governor has nearly half his term to serve' and it is possible the "worst is yet to come." Today the executive issued the following: "The secretary of the treasury has asked the people of Nebraska to loan the government $26,000,000 through purchase of war savings stamps dur ing" the -year 1918. At the presentl time, our state has not nearly sub scribed its quota, but it has subscribed more per capita of population than any state in the union. It is the de sire of the war savings committee, that Nebraska shall be the first state to subscribe hs entire quota, anA to this end. 1 designate March 22 as War Savings day. "I earnestly urge upon all Ne braskans that they assemble ou that day in the public places designated by the local committees, and after carefully considering their duty to their country, make their pledges for the amount they will purchase dur ing the remainder of the year. "I further urge upon the business houses of the state that they make such arrarigemcr.ts as will enable their business personnel an opportu nity to attend the war savings meet ings. "Thousands of the finest of Nebras ka's yount; men have entered the mil itary and :.aval service of their coun try, prepared to make the supreme sacrifice, if need be. in its defense. Those who remain at home can. as patriotic citizens, do no less than make the small sacrifice necessary tor the subscription of our quota of war savings stamps." v STATE OFFICERS OFFER TO SERVE AS CLERKS FREE Propose to Act in This Capacity in Special Legislative Session in Order to Save Money for State. Lincoln, Neb., March 13.-r-(Special Telegram.) In order that the com ing special session may be conducted as cheaply as possible, state officers met this afternoon and decided to give their clerks a vacation by allowing them to fill the places in the legisla ture so that the state would not have to pay the cost necessary to hire out siders. , State Auditor Smith even offered to -,rt cpcrctarv nf the senate "gratis, while Secretary of State Pool thought he could preside over the house as formerly. Both of these officials have served in the house before. State Treasurer Hall thought he could fill the vacanacy from Franklin county caused by the appointment of Representative Dorsey as district judge, while Attorney General Reed thought he could filLThe position of United States senator, although he didn't offer to do it for nothing. Goose Sold at Auction Nets $104.50 for the Red Cross .Franklin, Neb., March 13. (Spe cial.) A goose, donated to th?; Red Cross by Milo Mallory, and sold at his public sales three miles east of Franklin today, brought $104.50. John Hevner of Hardin, Mo., pur chased the Ed Watson 40 just west of Franklin last week, paying $8,000 lor the place,, or $200 peKacre. A community dinner will bt served at the opera house Saturday for the benefjt of the Red Cross. t Plans are being made to serve several-hund-ed people. Franklin's new $50,000 hotel build ing is nearing' completion and when finished, will be the equal of any hotel in the state, except in sizi. It will havejarge lobby, dining room, kitchen, parlor, sample room and 38 guest rooms, which will be modern in every particular. Each room will have bath and toilet facilities, tele phone, electric lights and furnace hut. Funeral of Charles Irwin Held at Deshler Monday Deshler, Neb., March 13. (Spe cial.) The funeral of Charles Irwin, who died as a result of a stroke of paralysis Friday morning, was held at the Presbyterian church Monday. He was 39 years old. A barn on the A. Groshans' place; in Friedensau precinct, was burned Sat urday night, with entire contents, in cluding 11 horses, eight milk cows, hay, feed, harness, wagons, and an automobile. Loss more than $4,000 with small insurance. Cause-of fire unknown. The Thayer County Fair dates are August 27, 28, 29 and 30. There will be good races every day and $2,000 will be offered for premiums. All buildings are electric lighted, and will be open nights. Elevator at Murray Is Destroyed by Fire Plattsmouth, Neb., March 13 (Spe cial.) Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock the Jones & Co. elevator, at Murray was burned, Avith 4,000 bushels of corn, and 700 bushels of wheat, be sides a quantity of- other grain. The elevator and grain were worth about $15,000. This is the second ele vator burned within the last month. While Gordon Wilcox, a 10-year-old son of Mrs. Fred Geunther, was lead ing a horse to water, the animal kicked the boy on the head, knocking him unconscious for more than 24 hours. He is still in a serious condi tion. . ' ' , One More Good Road Project Is Approved (From a Staff Correspondent.) T.Jnrnln March 13 CSoecial.') State Engineer George Thompson has re ceived notice trom tne government that another good road project has been approved. This is project No. S and consist of 52.25 miles, starting at Columbus, running west and north through Platte Center, Tarnov and Humphrey, in Platte county, and then north through Madison to Norfolk. The plans and specifications are yet to! be approved and the project state ment must be signed before contracts arc let. Former Governor Aldrich May Try for Supreme Bench (From s. Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, March 13. (Special.) It was rumored today former Governor Chester H. Aldrich may be a candi date for a position on the supreme bench. Since re-entering- private life Governor Aldrich h.ts resumed the practice ci law and has spent some time on the lecture platform. - Governor Aldrich admitted today lie had been "approached"' and sounded on the oroDOsition and urgcd,'lo K'l in JACKSON SAYS . i HE'LL PRESIDE; POOL SAYS NAY j (From a Staff Correspondent.) ; ; Lincoln, March 13. (Special.) : Charlie Pool, secretary of state, and jpeaKer jacKsun ui mc n:s,alaL",v- -at outs. . Mr. Pool has said that no official of the last session has any right to hold over for the special session about to be called by the governor, and nails his declaration to the mast by saying that when the session adjourns sine die it mean that the session was at an end. He says no official can legally hold over unless" re-elected. Speaker Jackson says he will pre side ' over the special session if he busts a ham string, and that any attempt by the secretary of state to declare him null and void and just a common scrub legislator is "non corn pus mentis e lucitus punkiniskus." History of special sessions dis closes that they have convened and gone ahead with the business pre scribed in the governor's call under the regular organization of The former sessions. U. S: Consul to Finland Safe at Bjoerneborg Stockholm, March - 13. American Consul Thornwcll Haynes, who fled froiu Helingfors with 1 American residents in that city, is now at Bjoerneborg, Finland, according to a message reaching Minister I. N. Mor ris. The Germans are reported to be arresting Americans and Englishmen of military age wherever encountered, which makes it impossible that Haynes and his party traveled by the way of the Aland islands. They may have traveled by sledge under a, flag of truce through the lines of the white guards to Tornea, and thence to Bjoerneborg. Miss Lydia McMahon to Have Public Hearing Before. Board " (From Staff Correspondfint.) Lincoln, March'1 13 (Special.) At last the wishes of Miss Lydia Mc Mahon, deposed superintendent of the girl's industrial home at Milford are to receive consideration and she will be given a hearing soon before the state board of control. Tt has not vet been determined vhether the hearing will be before the board here or at Geneva, nor has there been a date set for the meeting. It will be public. Valley Cpunt Board to Hire Agricultural Agent 6rd, Neb., March 13. 'Special Tel egramsCounty boap4 of supervisors of Valley county made an apprcpri ation for employment of a county agricultural agent. A farm b'jreau meeting is called for the purpose of organizing, Thursday, at which time a county demonstrator will be selected. The Co-Operative Grain and Supply company, of Ori, has purchased the General store of Frank Fafeita & Sons. Begin Draft Examination. Fremont, Neb., March 13. Special Telegram.) The local exemption board will begin Monday the examina tion of all selects in class one. The county has more than 590 registrants in that clae. Two physicians will pass on the physical fitness of the se lects. Sixty men will be examined each day. Shot Was Accidental. Fremont. .Neb., March 13. (Special Telegram.) A coroner's jury em paneled at the request of relatives, re turned a verdict finding that the shot that caused the death here. Sunday of Waiter Rydberg was fired accidentally. .:,ii.iit:;':iiij.,:.lt:.i:i;.ii...ii;:..:!!:.'ii.K Store ' Opens At 8:30 And Closes At 6 P. M. I DM SETS THE PACE 1 II IA m rvn c nssi rn rr w ""ton. .oiifimiiiih. rt i ii. 'iiih. ..it uiMui m y i" m iik. iii uim IE M i ll i, s rfM FOR GROWING OMAHA Store Opens At 8:30 And Closes At 6 P. M. Special Suit Offering at $39.00 During Spring Opening Week AS A DEMONSTRATION of the way this Apparel Department specializes, we will offer at $39.00 beautiful models in high class Tailored Suits, adaptations of styles that were made to sell for great deal more, embodying the very best features for Spring. You will find your Easter Suit in this showing at this price, which is very much below that which you would pay if you selected the same styles and tailoring in any exclusive apparel shop. The short coat models, in the ponv effects; ripple back styles, fancy braided effects, new vest models BUT MOST OF ALL, THE EXTREME SMARTNESS OF THESE TAILORED STYLES. WILL MAKE INSTANT APPEAL. New collars, new revers, button or buttonlcss front, giving a decided sport air to these Suits. You will find styles that reflect the type of suit worn by . "Tommy Atkins" a military air, pleated back, showing large flap pockets and other military lines. - Materials are Mannish Serges, Poiret Twills, Tricotines Gab ardines and Poplins, also beautiful Taffeta Suits. r Navy Blue predominates, but shades of Tan, Sand, Copenhagen Blue and Rookie are de- cided':' v eminent. - ' 1. Plain or fancy linings and sizes range from 34 to 46. Very Special at $39.00 Stfcond Flbor The best and mott practical trunk made. The padded top prevents clothes from falling off the hangers. The lift top makes all garments equally easy to get. Outside construction of trunk is supreme in trunk building. Priced no higher than ordinary trunks. , Just more detail and thought put into the trunk for your com fort. , Won't you let us show you? ' FUELING & STEINLE "Omaha's Best Baffafe Builders" 1893 Farnatn Street i ; This Pinned-on-Trimming Millinery Service Is Bringing Scores and Scores of Women Here MANY WOMEN like to have voice in the selection of the trimming to be used on their Hats, and to make this as easy of accomplishment as possible, Ve originated this Pin-On-Trim Service a few months ago. We select shapes, scores of them, and then our experts pin on the trimmings they think most appropriate. These are displayed on tables in the Millinery Department, with a ticket on each Hat, showing the price of the shape and each bit of trim if you de sire to make a change, you sim ply add the price of another trim and deduct the price of the old, and when you have it the way you want it, take it home with' you and sew on the trimmings. Then you have the very Hat that you want; "with the very trimmings that you want, you save a tidy little sum by sewing the trimmings on yourself . , You A Iso Get Our Ideas on Expert Trims We are now showing Ribbon Hats, Flower Hats arm many with Quill Trims all exceptionally fascinating. Second Floor Women's Shoes-Most Extraordinary Sale $8.00, $9.00, $10.00 and $11.00 Values Thursday, Friday and Saturday - To Be $5.95 a Pair- . S t We have grouped this lot of Shoes together, and now, right before, Easter, we offer them at the marked reduction shown between the fair valuation and the price we offer them for. They comprise the latest styles of1- Gray and Brown Kidskin with cloth tops. Gun Metal Calf with brown or tan Nu-buck tops. Patent Kid with tops o white calfskin. Patent kid with cloth tops. Ivory kid with cloth tops. And Shoes of fine Black Kid-skinw All eight and nine inch heights. All sizes as the selling starts. To Be $5.95 a Pair Main Floor, Rear a