THE BEE: OMAHA,- TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1918.
Nebraska
RAILWAY BOARD
WARNS DIRECTOR
OF BIG RATE LIFT
Letter Sent to McAdoo in
wnicn he is Asxea 10 uauge
Per Cent of Earnings on
Property Value.
- (From a ttitt Correipondtnt.)
Lincoln, May 27. (Special).-The
itate railway commission, while will
ing to cooperate with the government
in the matter of raising railroad rates
is of the opinion that contracts with
the companies should provide for a
reasonable return only upon the prop
erty paid for by caital contributions
and used in the service.
' This is the reply given by the state
railway commission in answer to a
message received by W. G. McAdoo,
director-general of the railroads of the
country.
. The state railway commission sent
the following message to Director
.McAdoo: i
"We beg to assure you' of our
hearty cooperation in establishing
such rates as will enable the federal
government to operate and maintain
" the railroads at their fullest possible
efficiency, credit being taken to the
. government for the increase in the
- condition per cent of the property, and
to pay to the railroad companies the
'compensation fixed by contract! en
tered into by the government with
them, the rates to be equitably adjust-
. ed as between the various cities and
sections of .the country.
"But we maintain that contracts
, with the companies should provide
for a reasonable return only upon the
froperty paid for by capital contri
utions and 'used In the service. If
that is not done the Cost of fulfilling
obligations of land grant roads to
,. handle government business at re
duced rates should be charged to the
condensation of such roads, and the
part of the increased costs of opera
tion to the companies and the remain
der to the government as a war ex
pense should be given serious consid
eration. We fear that the increase of
U 2m!.!m.ajI ka ...Ill a 1 ..
cripple many industries in the coun
try . :
EVANGELICAL
CHURCH NAMES
NEW PASTORS
Culbertson, Neb., May 27. (Spe
cial.) The Nebraska conference of
the Evangelical association opened its
fortieth annual session here Thursday
morning at 9 o'clock, with Bishop G.
Heinmiller, D. D., of Cleveland, O.,
presiding. i
- After the opening exercises Willis
Reed, attorney general, addressed the
conference on the war Question. In
his address he especially referred to
the discontinuance of the use of the
German language in preaching and
ieacfifng In the Sunday schools. His
address .was applauded at different in
tervals and heartily appreciated by
members of the conference.
I he conference is constituted of 43
ministers and 12 lay delegates.
During the last year the conference
has made a net gain of 171, and has a
totaf membership of 3,384 at present.
Bishop Heinmiller delivered an inter
esting address on foreign mission
work Friday, having but recently te
turned fro ma trip through China and
Japan.
Resolutions of loyalty were adopted.
The following appointments were
made by the bishop on Sunday;
JYamonl IHitrict.
H. Sohl. praaldlnc aldar.
Atklnaon F. . Cook and H. H. Varkr,.
Baavar oroMint H. A, Haamatar.
Crofton & C Marks.
Blmwood H. Plepper and aupply.
v rromoBt H. R. Knoap.
Itblca F. Oatartat.
VadlionA. Wlaehelt.
Nurrtoelc A. H. Schwab.
Norfolk A. Wlohman.
.- Omaha, Cumin 8tret I. Lalply.
Omaha Millar Park, supply.
Stanton A. fltauaa.
Waahlnrton A. K.ratan.
Waat Point J. H. Dahlarklnr.
Xambar of Murdook Quartarly Confren
a A. Brauehla.
Mambar of Kins wood Quartarly Conference
-F. Backamaier.
HaatUc Biatrial
C. Jann.n, prealdlnf aldar.
Burr Oak R. M. Raynolda.
; Culbartaon H. F. Balat. v
', Grand Ialand J. W. Boaltar.
Oulda Rock O. H. Hamkla.
Haatlnsa F. Raatllng r. '
Huntl.y Supply. ,
Imp.rSal-r-A. Hanka.
North Loup J. J. Malar.'
t Francis. Kan. F. Homut.
Woodmff W. C Bancroft and H. H.
Hagamalar.
Panar and Foaton T. 1 A. MarVi and
H. B. Oabal.
Idalla, Col. Supply.
Rally. Col. C. 1 Flka.
Laroy, Col. A. R. Braun.
:. Lor.land, Col. H. Watnaf. '
tarllnf, CoL C F. Schmidt.
Vambar f Haatlnct Quarterly Confer
nca F, W. Schualky.
Mambar ot Sterling Quartarly Conference
B. MehL .
- " llneala iMatriet.
' J. ffcharbacher, prcaldtnf alder.
... Arcnar c Fuehrer.
Burnbam D. O. Pettltt.
Clay Canter F. Beckar.
Lincoln, Calvary O. B. Bancroft.
IJncaln. 8lem J. A. Adama.
, MiKon City Supply.
Mllfordy. l. Wlegert.
St. Michael and Wood Rlvar J. F. Joch-
Mia. .
- Button W. Noeranbarg.
: 8 wanton E. H. Sohl.
, , Weatarn C. C. Wtachalt.
Wyouiin Mlnelon A. B. Baihford.
Member of Weatern Quartarly Conference
. H. A. Jocbena.
Four Nebraska Uni Law
Students Take Bar Exams
(From a BUff Corraapondent)
Lincoln, Neb., May 27. (Special).
. That law students at the University
j of Nebraska have responded to the
call to arms is indicated by the num
ber of applicants for admission to
practice before the supreme court,
. who are taking the bar examinations
today before the state bar examiners.
Heretdfore the number has been 30.
Monday but four presented them
selves for examinations. They were:
Fred E. Buerstetta, Tecumseh; Lewis
Eugene Laflin, Crab Orchard: Gust
Vivian Lundmark, Omaha, and Sid
ney Charles Poska. Lincoln.
J. C. BIXBY
STEAM, VAPOR
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HEATINGMODERN PLUMBING
Douglas 3463. I ' 324 South 19th St.
NEBRASKA MEN IN
ARMY GRADUATED
FROM STATE UNI
Many Serving Uncle Sam Get
Diplomas; Commencement
Exercises Monday Have
Military Touch.
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, May 27.-(Special.) For
ty-four out of the 403 degrees con
ferred upon members of the graduat
ing class of Nebraska university Mon
day morning were granted "in absen
tia upon the young men in tne mili
tary service of the United States. A
military touch was given the festiv
ities this year, the university's huge
service flag bearing 1,403 stars for
Nebraska soldiers nanging over me
rostrum in St. Paul's church, where
the exercises took place. The com
mencement procession from the cam
pus to the church preceded the exer
cises. Commissioner Dean Ringer of
Omaha, a graduate of the school, gave
the commencement address. He told
his hearers that the value of a man
is measured by his service to his coun
try and fellow men.
"The nations of the world are pass
ing through experiences today which
are leaving their impress on every
1 U.T" 1.- .1,1. ,t "W. or
learning to substitute the golden rule
for the old time creed of selfishness.
Schools Teach Patriotism.
Tracing the historical facts which
show that education is one of the
principles upon which a living nation
is built and exists, the speaker de
clared that the first principles of
patriotism were taught in the schools.
Today the states depend upon the
men and women who have had the
advantage of education to solve the po
litical problems, Dean Kinger pointed
out. Quoting from famous educators,
he gave authoritative expositions of
the value of the educated man in busi
nes and professional work. Outlining
these advantages the orator impressed
the class with their eblighation to the
state. "It is the duty of every man and
woman to render the most efficient
service and stand for patriotic, honest
ideals," he said.
Acting Chancellor W. G. Hastings
conferred the honors, the degrees
being given by groups. The deans of
the colleges presented the candidates.
Honorary degrees of masters of arts
were granted to 17 in addition to the
collegiate degree for four years of
academic work.
Awarded Teachers' Diplomas.
Richard Oliver Cromwell and
Ernest Heinrich Klotsche were
awarded degrees of doctor of philos
ophy. Graduate teachers' diplomas
were presented to Grace Clarabelle
Haag, Charles Elson Lively and Ad-
jdie Reynoldson.
tiv buu iv-ui. v opinuuvu nuvii l 1 1 v.
six candidates for military commis
sions marched' down the aisle to re
ceive their state commissions. Only
six out of 18 were free from active
service to be present at the exercises.
Kacnaei viola Sutherland was
awarded the American history prize
and the Bohemian prizes went to
Ethel Casper and Joseph James Suk
ovatv. Earl Jeffrey, who tor the last
year has been colonel of the cadet
regiment, was awarded the Pershing
medal.
Texas Harvest Begins.
Fort Worth. Tex.. Mav 26. The
harvesting of the 1918 wheat crop
began yesterday in parts of Dentoti
Cooke and Wise counties.
Suppose.
Mr. Homeowner,
you had to do this
"-you'd realize how hard
your wife works trying to
keep those antiquated,
unsanitary bathroom fix
hires dean.
...
But youVo just never
thought about what it
means to her. Not only
is the work a detriment
to her health and happi
ness umanltaty plumbing
h a menace to the health of
your whole family.
You'd replace that old
equipment today if you
knew how little it costs
to have a modern, sani
tary Thomas Maddock
bathroom in your home.
Come in. Let us tell you
about the Maddock way.
Saa Your Plumber or "
United Sute. Supply Co.
NtathStFanimSWa
& SON CO.
AND HOT WATER
Fcai C-S020
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MUCH INTEREST
TAKEN IN C0MIN&
REPUBLICAN MEET
(From a Staff Corraapondent.)
Lincoln, May 27. (Special.) Re
publicans here are looking forward
with much interest to the patriotic
republican state-wide meeting to be
held in Lincoln Tuesday afternoon
and night.
That Senator Lenroot, Wisconsin,
will be met by a large and enthusi
astic audience is now assured, as
reservations for seats have been com-
ing to ChajrmanJBeach from all parts
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of the state, indicating that in spite
of the efforts of the opposition to
throw cold water on the meeting, it
will be one of the real political events
of the year.
That there will be some political
medicine mixed is likely. When the
state committee called the meeting, it
was emphasized that the meeting
would not be for the purpose of
endorsing candidates for office, but
this will not prevent booms from
booming, or the men who attend from
be that a resolution or two will be
introduced.
Senator Lenroot will have the
right of way. He will have to leave
in time to-eaten tne anernoon
train, and so Chairman Beach' will
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THIS is G-E Iron Week. Dealers are making special displays of General Electric
Type Irons, and are selling them on unusually attractive terms. All the deal
ers listed below carry G-E Irons. Go to one of these dealers, or call him up and
have him send an iron to your home. Do it this week do it TODAY!
Hot weather is at hand. Ironing in a
stuffy kitchen, with the range going full
blast, is uncomfortable arid unnecessary. You
can take your General Electric Iron out on
the porch, where the air is fresh and breezy,
and keep delightfully cool and comfortable
all the while you iron. Get a G-E Iron this
week. The price is only $5.
The G-E Iron will save you miles of steps
from range to ironing board and all the weari
ness of carrying a heavy iron back and forth.
The drudgery of ironing day becomes only a
memory when you have a G-E. Any dealer
named below can send one to your home with
out delay.
The General Electric Type Iron has a
host of individual features which mean con
venience to the ironer. One is the attached
stand at the heel of the iron, which makes an
ironing stand unnecessary. Simply tilt the
iron up when it is not in use.
Another feature is the convenient switch
plug located at the base of the handle. It
enables you to connect and disconnect the
5
Every G-E Iron is guaranteed against mechanical and electrical
defects (except cord) for a period of one year from date of purchase
Irons are only $5. Buy one this week buy it TODAY!
50c Allowance on Old Irons
This week the dealers named below will make an allowance of 50 cents on
the price of a G-E Iron for old irons turned in. This will in effect give you a
new $5 G-E Iron for only $4.50. Bring in your old-fashioned sad iron, char
coal iron, gas iron or defective electric iron. ' All old, irons turned in will be
donated to the salvage department of the Eed Cross.
American Electric Co.
622 South 16th St
Phone Douglas 1481.
Burgess-Nash Co.
, 16th and Harney Sts.
Douglas 137.
Wolfe Electric Co.
1810 Farnam St.
Tyler 1414.
call the meeting to order at 2 o'clock
and introduce Vice Chairman Pollard
of Nehawka as the chairman of the
meeting. Mr. Pollard will probably
get down to business with a few
words and then introduce the guest of
the meeting.
After Senator Lenroot has finished
his address, it will probably be a
chance for other orators to orate if
they so desire.
In the evening the Young Men's
Republican club of Lincoln will hold
its annual banquet at the Lincoln
hotel. They have not secured a
speaker in place of Senator Lenroot.
Governor Harding of Iowa cannot
be present and Goveror Capper of
Kansas has an address elsewhere.
vw.'w i i 1 1 i ii i mwmmrs - fs . i
Nebraska Power Co.
"Your' Electric Service Co.'"
Electric Bldg.
15th and Farnam Sts.
Tyler Three-One-Hundred.
Sturm of Nehawka Makes
Filing for State Senate
(From a Staff Corraapondent)
Lincoln, May 27. (Speciali A.
F. Sturm of Nehawka has filed for
the republican nomination for the
state senate from the Second sena
torial district composed of the coun
ties of Cass and Otoe, represented in
the last two sessions by John Mattes
of Nebraska City.
Ross Hammond Officially
Enters Race for U. S. Senate
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, May 27. (Special.) Fol
lowing the announcement in state
papers Monday morning, Ross L.
Eat
SwitchPlug
current instantly and regulate the heat per
fectly. . The handle, shaped to fit the hand, is
another advantage. So also is the coolness of
the handle, which eh'minates the ironing pad.
The construction of the iron, which
makes it a reservoir of heat, is an economical
feature readily appreciated. The iron main
tains a uniform heat under all service condi
tions. Stored heat does nearly half the iron
ing. Current is needed only about half the
time a noteworthy saving. Heating irons
on a range wastes 98 of the heat. Using
a G-E Iron conserves all the heat, and cuts
down current cost. This is a contribution to
fuel economy which will help win the war.
The G-E Iron has been used by house
wives for fifteen years. Its ability to stand
up under long service is universally known.
It is constructed of the best materials avail
able, and under ordinary conditions will last
for many years. As further insurance of its
reliability it is sold with the following guarantee:
Jas. Corr Electric Co.
207 South 19th St.
Douglas 4466.
Thos. Durkin
2221 Cuming St.
Douglas 2519.
Luhr&Luhr
Flatiron Bldg.
Douglas 2275.
Hammond of Fremont visited the
office of the secretary of state in the
afternoon and filed for the republican
nomination for the United States
senate.
He parid the filing fee of $50 to the
county treasurer of Dodge county. "I
have had $50 worth of fun already,"
said Mr. Hammond as he affixed hit
signature to the official documents.
Star Austrian Aviator
Killed in Air Battle
Paris, May 27. Lieutenant Kiss
reputed to be the leading Austrian
aviatoi, has been kiued in an aerial
battle according to a dispatch from
Berne.
