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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 1918)
. . a rnt k tt a CTTvrrt a v TJt?r 4 A Villi WiJIAIlV uiuiu . nuuum Nebraska SIIUMVAY TELLS HIS VIEWS UPON SCHOOUANDS Believes the Law Should Be Amended to Provide Min imum Sum Per Acre for : Lease Privilege. From t Staff Correspondent. ' Lincoln, Aug. V. (Special.) Land Commissioner Shumway Satur day gave out the following state ment: "That legislative candidates may consider them, I am preparing a few amendments to the laws relating to Vthe appraisement of school lands, and ihe distribution of revenues. "It has been suggested heretofore that the state board should have the direction by statute, if it does not .ii-mHv exist under the constitution, to equalize appraisements if they are Wnni He nut of orooortion to the true value of the land or unequal be tween counties. Courts have already tlccreed this power exists, but the process is indefinite. It, should be made clear. The state board should also be directed to appraise counties vhere the county boards refuse or neglect the duty when tiered. "Each tract of school land should be mapped, showing character of soil, waterways or lakes, hills, valleys, ta blelands, timber, native hay, culti vated areas, roads, improvements, ..4 ;th a statement showing what St is best suited for, and enything that ' anv owner would reasonably . want to know aooui a larm uui s to hiro. j,eMe Minimum. Residents upon school lands, .who ave substantial improvements there n, who) make such, showing, should e entitled to t reduction of I per ent in the interest rate, under regula tions which will protect the actual fttlers. .. uThf constitution provides a mini- Af $7 oer acre where Ahool lands are sold. There should ijso be ft .minimum fixed for leasing purposes of I would say $2 per acre, bjut I have not a fixed idea as to that value. And anyone refusing to lease at the fixed minimum, who shall con tinue to use the land by letting stock frun over and pasture it, or who cuts 'hay from it, or otherwise appro - .Fpnates it to his own use, shou d be ' Isheld for the rentsl. and it should be , Collectable by law. & : " : Free Bidding at Sale. "The; use of state lands should' be Confined to actual citizens of the vstate, uO far as possible, and any fewner of a lease who shall live in, or Remove to another state should be Subject to state courts ana xne jun -diction thereof in any and all ques . a1ohs relating to state, lands. Some leaseholders in the potash section threaten federal court as a final re ' iort to plunder the state of this val uable wirtensl.-:v !"v -j $ , I "I anvagainst the selling of. any if the state lands,-but if such lands nre to be sold, or any part thereof, Iree and open bidding should be the Jule. I "Twenty per cent of the rentals Received from school lands should go So the several counties in proportion td the school land acreage and valu- Ations of all the counties, to be d yided to the several districts of each ounty la proportion to the acreage fnd valuations of the school lands of uch district A "The legislative reference .bureau , ni others have found this percent age, and the process of its distribu tion, to be a iust and proper return id the counties and districts from which It ii received in order to bal Since local losses in taxation where the lands' are' 'not "deeded- and 'tax. tble. . 'i ?'I urge legislative candidates to analyze . these questions and to co operate, with, this department in the preparation of suitable measure to ftfing into' effect ft policy thatwill lest serve the state, the schools the school children and the public. r . . first ; Ford Tractors Are, , I) -Received at West Point ! I" West Point, Aug. 17. (Special.) The first rord tractors shipped to iWest Point were received here this week. There were seven machines, , ll sold before 'arrival.' L Roy St Clair and Arthur Larsen of . ihis city have left to enter the gov ernment service. Ihe following young i eien from this county left Thursday jjor Lincoln to take special training; John Stress, Ed Michael, Jesse Loren ' gen, George Breutkruetz and William Witt H The Palace restaurant, lately pur chased by E. L. Giersdorf , has again Changed . hands, the latest purchaser being L. D. Arnold of Nickerson. J Prof. H. Schmidt who has been in charge. of bt lauls Lutheran school for the last seven years, has resigned, !i The marriage of Joseph Ritter. dep uty county, clerk of Cuming county, to Miss Anna Marie Schulte of Elgin was solemnized at St Boniface church at the latter place on Wednesday. Deshler Minister Obtains , v Commission as Chaplain Deshler, Neb., Aug. 17. (Special : telegram.) Rev. R. M. McDonald, ,i pastor of 'the Presbyterian church ' nere, -who obtained a five weeks' leave a! -absence to attend government ftftool of instruction for army chap lains at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., tiat obtained his commission and re ' turned to Deshler. He expects to en " ttr upon his new duties after a brief ' rrlough. - Beaver , City Ncwi Notes. Beaver City, Neb.; Aug. 17. (Spe cial Telegram.) Mrs. W. O. Butler, rife of County Judge Butler, died this Jtf'.ernoon following a long illness. ' The. body of Foster Kinsman, the young man killed in an automobile Ccident at Seward, was brought here " today. Funeral services will be held ' i Monday. He was the son of Mr. and Jlrs. C. H. Kinsman of'this city,' He ? . unlisted from Chadron and was sta- ' . oed at Fort Sill, Okla. r Dr. O. M. Poe, one of the oldest ; professional men of Beaver City, died ' icsterday. aged 56 year i Allied Airmen Bomb City of Darmstadt; 4 Killed, Many Hurt London, Aug. 17. The city of Darmstadt capital of the Grand Duchy of Hesse, in western Ger. many, was attacked by allied air men Friday morning, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. .Four persons were killed and many injured as a result of the bombardment and con siderable property damage is re ported. The allied air squadron lost four machines. HUGH A. KNOWLES WILL DIRECT WAR WORK IN OMAHA LUTHERAN SYNOD NOT TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY 1 Clergy in Session at Deshler Will Not Rush Business Through, but Will Take Time to Deliberate. " tm 1 1 " Deshler,' Neb.,' Aug. 17. (Special Telegram.) The adornment of the 25th convention of Nebraska district of the Missouri Synod which was set for Sunday evening was changed to day to Monday afternoon. Important matters will not be rushed through aldommittee rooms, but fully discuss ed by (he whole assembly. "The afternoon meetings devoted chieflr -to business are held exclusive ly in English, save that resolutions are repeated to insure an intelligent vote and lull understanding aiso, Dy.tne older delegates. Representatives of the joint Mis souri synod reported on many mis sions as foreign, South American, Colored, Indian and Home missions. A committee on language reported that the Missouri synod is working in this country by means of 17 languages. In this connection the general vice president, Rev. J. W. Miller, Fort Wayne, made a stirring plea that the church make conscien tious use of every language as the spiritual welfare of members and mis sions demand. He said "Be not too eager to limit your church work to one language, lor if this were done precipitately many of the older folks would necessarily be neglected and deprived of the comfort and support of God's word, especially at a time of their life "when they need it most." The Nebraska district service flag has 1,020 stars and in addition eight gold stars. The following churches joined in caring for the visitors: Rev. Cholcher, Deshler; Rev. H. Schabacker, Frier desau, Rev. Heggert northwest of Deshler; Rev. T. Kuchenbecker, southwest of Deshler; Rev. J. Meyer, Davenport. , Fremont Boy Not One Missing in French Fight Fremont, Neb., August 17,--(Spe cial Telegram,) A letter from Pri vate John A. McArthur, with the American, forces in France, ; dated July 24, four, days after "Lt." John A. McArthur, was reported to the young man's mother in Fremont as among the missing in action, has been received by Mrs. Margaret Mc Arthur in Fremont, Last evening Mrs. McArthur received a telegram from Congressman Dan V. Stephens confirming information in an earlier message of the day stating that "Lt." John McArthur was missing. An er- tor had been made in the address at Washington, as the letter indicates rnvate John A. McArthur was alive four days after "Lt." John A. Mc Arthur was reported among the miss ing. Dodge County Teachers' Institute Opens Monday Fremont, Auir. 17. (Soecial.) The Dodge County Teachers' institute will open Monday for a five days' session. Prof. W. H. Cheever of the Wisconsin State normal. Prof. A. V. Teed of the Wayne State normal, Miss Alice Cusack, primary and kindergar ten instructor of the Lincoln schools, Prof. J. I. Ray of Fremont college and Reese Solomon of Fremont have been engaged as instructors for the week. Young Mexican Drowns In Louisville Sandpit Louisville, Neb., Aug.' 17. (Spe cial.) Thomas Mazias. a Mexican 22 years of age, was drowned in the Woodworth sand pit here this after noon while bathing with a number of his friends. Relatives in San Luis, Mexico, were notified of his death. Record Price of $275 Paid for Cuming Cuunty Farm West Point. Neb., Aug. 17. (Spe cial.) J. H. Witte has sold his farm lying 10 miles southeast of West Point to George Mever of Scribner, for $275 per acre. This is the record price up to date for Cumins: county land. The farm is a fine one and the improvements are all first class. Plymouth Boy . is Killed in . Fighting in France Beatrice. Neb.. Auar. 17. (SoeciaD Henry J. Boechner of Plymouth was killed in activ.i hi trance July 28, ac cording to information received yes terday by his father, Reinhardt Bocch ner. Draw Heavy Fines. Beatrice, Aug. 17. (Special.) Two strangers, giving Brainard, Neb., as their home, were taken from a train at Tecumseh yesterday morning, hav ing in meir possession 14 quarts of whiskey. Thev oleaded euiltv before Judge Livingston to the charge of having liquor in their possession and were fined $200 and costs each. They were lorloM in fail until rtaivoa r fromrainard can come to Tecumseh and square matters with the court, the amount held against them being Noted Evangelist Will Have Charge of Salvation Army Drive for $60,000 for War Work. Hugh A. Knowles of Chicago is here to direct the Omaha campaign for $60,000, for the Salvation Army war work fund. Headquarters have i V HUGH A. KNOWLES. been established on the ground floor of the World-Herald building, facing Fifteenth street. Until May 28, 1917, shortly after this country entered the world war, Dr. Knowles was an evangelist. His company of seven assistants included Fred G. Fisher, nationally known singer. When war was declared he imme diately began making recruiting speeches in Ohio, building up the old Ohio Third, now the 148th regiment. His son, Clarence, enlisted in this regiment and is now with it at the front in France. Dr. Knowles has declined five separate offers to go to France. He has helped in Red Cross drives, and is now giving his time to help the Salvation Army. He is not a regular Salvation Army officer, i Assisting him is Leslie K. Lear, also of Chicago. They come to Oma ha from Kansas, where a Salvation Army drive is now going over the top. He will address the Omaha Chris tian Endeavor union at a mass meet ing at the Young Men's Christian as sociation at 6 o'clock this evening. The meeting will be of a patriotic nature. Members of the 23 societies of the city, numbering more than 700, have been invited to be rresent Pa triotic music, will be on the program. .Tide Over tee famine. Fremont, Neb., Aug. 17. (Special Telegram.) The Fremont Ice and Sand company, only distributors of ice n Fremont, have arranged to ship three carloads of ice from Sioux City weekly. ' Valley Home Guards Ask County Board for Uniforms A delegation of the home guard company from Valley appeared be fore the Board of County Commis sioners Saturday and asked for uni forms and etquipment for the or ganization. Under a law passed at the last leg islature the county is permitted to take from the general fund money for this purpose. Action by the county board alone is necessary. The board advised the Valley guards to file their muster roll with the adjutant general at Lincoln and then present their claim. The board said the appropriation then would probably be made. It is estimated $10,000 would be re quired to equip the home guards of Douglas county. Christian Endeavor Union Will Hold Annuai Election The annual meeting of the Omaha Christian Endeavor union will be held Tuesday evening at the First Christian church. Twenty-sixth and Harney streets. The election of offi cers will be held. Because of the un certainty of young men being drafted or enlisting none but young women will be elected to office. No Special Trains for State Fair at Lincoln Railroad men ae of the opinion that the war is going to cut down the attendance at state fairs . this fall. They are certain, at least, that the war is going to eliminate the usual special train service at the Nebraska state fair, held September 2-7. Passenger men say that it will be impossible to get equipment for spe cial trains, as all the cars will be used in troop movements at that time. Regular trains will be run and in a very few instances jt may be possible to get hold of a fewrold coaches to put into the service to handle the ex cess travel. j The state fairs of Kansas, South' Dakota and Wyoming will be held September 9-14. In these states the railroads will not attempt to operate special trains to handle the crowds. ALBERT W.JEFF ER IS FOR CONGRESS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, AUG. 20 HARRY ASHER for STATE REPRESENTATIVE NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT IN OMAHA There has never been anything in Omaha with the INSTANT action of simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-Ka. UJNtu 'i&A SPOONFUL flushes the ENTIRE bowel tract so completely it relieves ANY CASE sour stomach, gas or con stination and prevents appendicitis. The INSTANT, pleasant action of Ad- ler-i-ka surprises both doctors and pa tients. Sherman & McLonnell urug Co., 16th and Dodge; Beaton Drug Co., 15th and Farnam; Yates Drug Co., 16th and Chicago VOTE FOR C. G. CARLBERG ' at thm PrimarUs for Republican Member Omaha ' Water Board. ALBERT 17. JEFFER IS FOR CONGRESS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, AUG. 20 A BIG WEEK III FURNITURE BARGAINS IRON BEOS-Wtila Thq Lasl $5.39 tS.89 thta wetk will boy ft ttibstantliUlr built, well-(y led Iron htd In m band some VrnJ Martin flnlth. Other Iron beda proportionate! low. RUGS AT i2 PRICE Largw Over-Muffrd Rorkeri, worth SIT60 U f 1S.W i Jalr Sale $9,50 State Furniture Co. 14th and Dodg St., ' Odd, V. P. Building-. F7J m I: 1 V - - !... . 1 Hover Before a Sale Like This!flni Wiih Prieas Galag Up on Ail Hone Furnishings -Perhaps Never Again! This Is Your Chansa to Buy Quality a! Bargain Pricas! C SPECIAL EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS ARRANGED ON ANY PURCHASE IF DESIRED I-PIECE UCHTWEICHT METAL BED COMBINATION Bed has 2-lnch con tinuous posts and substantial fillers; angle Iron spring and wire fabric top: cotton-top mattress: covered with durable ticking; com plete set, at, only.. .$19.45 LUXURIOUS HIGH GRADE CHIPPENDALE LIVING ROOM SET Splendid construction; upholstered In exquisite figured silk dam&sk. Two medallion upnoisterea pmows to match. Superbly carved frame with cane panel Inset, antique mahogany finish, g-f q -t cf only tpiUTelJ Can Be Purchased Separately at the Following Prices: Chippendale Chair, cane back and sides, at Chippendale Davenport, beau tifully carved frame $46.65 .venport, beau- .887.50 GUARANTEED 'SIMMONS' " BRASS BED Heavy 2-ln. outside post, ten suDsianimi ruiera, nnisnea in rlcii satin, full size only; specially quoted for this week's selling;. . . . $14.95 a 1 1 82 Tl m HIGH GRADE MAHOGANY FOUR POSTER BED Your choice of rich satin mahogany or American walnut finish: head end stands 6 ft. high; foot end In proportion; spienaiaiy nnisnea throughout; only 2P $25.75 IB DAINTT ADAM PERIOD AN TIQUE IVORY ENAMEL BED Full size, fitted with sanitary steel side rail3 eame as iron bed. A splendid design, 4 n Mc;pu.....$16.87 Handsomely Designed Dining Room Suite in the Popular William & Mary renoa atv cm uwniniT.riltRtflVHD WIL LIAM AND MARY DINING ROOM CHAIRS HlRh-panel back, center panel dona in cane; genuine Spanish leather seat; Jacobean &1T mf? finish; complet. set of fkM 7 sli chairs, only PiW.IW ATTRACTIVE WILLIAM AND MARY DINING TABLE Beautifully grained 54-lnch top; 8-ft. extension; artistically-turned legs and stretchers; Jacobean finish priced specially for our semi annual clearance sale . $37.50 MISSION STYLE 45-TNCH TOP DINING ROOM TABLE Splendidly finished fumed, has heavy square base, four sup porting; legs, extends to six ft., priced for this sale. , at.. $15.88 HARDWOOD SANITARY KITCHEN CABINET BASK Two 60-lb. capacity bins, two drawers, kneading board, sani tary maple top, sale price. only. 3 4 NEATLY DESIGNED STRONGLY BUILT DRESSER Roomy base, fitted with four drawers. American imi tation quarter oak finish; 19x14 Frenca bevel mirror. AN EXQUISITE LOUIS XVI genuine American walnut Bedroom Artistically designed and ornamented, as Illustrated. Expert workmanship and finish. Complete, four pieces, only Or Can Be Purchased Separately as Priced Below: Suite; $109.45 Louis XVI Dress er. Base is 42x21 inches; mirror 80 xZ4 inches; dust proof construc tion; i with metal pulls, at. ... 1 drawers antique $36.85 Louis XVI Period Bed. Head end, 6S Inches high; foot end in proportion; sanitary steel side rans; beautifully orna ment: ed L $22.65 Louis XVI Chif forette. Top and panel conceals 4 rull length draw ers, 3 roomy drawers at bot tom; base 14x19 S..$28.50 Louis XVI Dress-, ing Table. Center mirror, 22 x 14 inches, swinging side mirrors, each 20xS in.. Una drawer with an 1 itj uo metal pulls $21.45 $6.98 GENTLEMAN'S CHIFFE ROBK Roomy wardrobe sec tion, fitted with sliding coat and trouser hanger; six in dividual drawers;- French bevel plate mirror; very massive and special at, only $29.85 : French $16.68 Splendid Rugs at Unusual Reductions g-6xll VELVET RUG Splen did pattern, neat Mi rn design, at only tpl.D7 9x12 TAPESTRY BRUSSELS , RUGS--Large assortment to select from, beauti ful oriental designs. $22.85 THE FAMOUS "ROYAL" EAST CHAIR Nothing- to equal it for solid comfort! Quarter - sawed oak frame, finished fumed or golden; neavy imitation leather, up- noistenng; special this week $18.45 YOURS! This Splendid' This Cotumbla Grafanola, In tone, qual ity And eonstnictlon, U in .very way a Columbia, which means that nothing has been .lighted; mahogany or quartered oak cm. Have thl. outfit deUrered today at special terras quoted. COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA and Six .Record Selections, $2255 For Only $2.50 Down "i, m 1 'J . B n ft WELL BUILT AND NEATLY DESIGNED ROCKER Frames are built of genuine quartered oak or birch ma hogany; back and seat are upholstered In genuine brown Spanish leather, over spring construction; splendid value ,, $11.37 COMFORTABLE. FULL - 6IZK FIBRE REED BODY GONDOLA Large rubber-tired wheels; natural ot brown finish; Interior upholster ing to match; com- aaa r rrl:.!-. $23.65 AMERICA'S GREATEST HOME FUB5ISHEBS. WmSSmmB South 16th Street COLLAPSIBLE WOOD SIDE GO CART Automobile finish, large hood, 12-inch wheels, heavy rubber tires, easily folded, 1 Q O C . clearance kale price. . p 1 .00 5 . K