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THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, PROPOSES LAW to hip CillLlES Hi BUD Bill in Nebraska Legislature to Strangle Attempts to Bring About Political Revolutions. From a Staff Correspondent Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) A bill designed to. exclude" the I. W. V. and other similar organizations from the slate and to make membership in them a crime was introduced by Senators C. Petrus Feterson and J. F. Cordeal today. Professional strike agitators are also included in the bill. ' The bill defines criminal syndical ism to be the doctrine which advo cates crime, physical violence, arson, destruction of property or sabotage as a means of affecting industrial or political revolution, or for profit. Any person who teaches or who ad advocates an act of violence, who advocates an actof violence, who prints literature . affirmatively sug gesting crime, is held subject to a fine of $1,000 or one to 10 years in the penitentiary. These Are Guilty. The owner, leassee, superintendent or person in charge of the occupa tion of any place or rooms where as semblies of this nature are permit ted, is adjudged guilty of a mis demeanor and subject to a jail term of 60 days to a year or a fine of from $100 to $500 or both. V. A. Ellis of the Omaha Manu facturers' association has sent a communication to the Nebraska sen ate, declaring that the stand of the Omaha business men on the paro chial school question is that schools both public and private should come under the jurisdiction of the state, and in no school should the teaching of any subject be in any language other than English. Asks for Legislation. The Hamilton County Telephone association, which learned through the Nebraska Railway commission that there is no law touching the use of foreign language on the tele phones, sent a communication to the senate, asking for legislation on the subject. On the recommendation of the judiciary committee, which declared the bill was illegal, S. F. 87. provid ing for exemption of all soldiers, sailors and marines from taxation, was indefinitely postponed.' Senate Objects to Award of Wages to All Objectors Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 5. A resolu tion protesting against the reported award of civilian clothing and wages to conscientious objectors discharg ed from the army was adopted this evening by the Nebraska state sen ate. The resolution proposed by Senator Reed of York county, re publican, cited press reports that clothing and money was to be furn ished conscientious objectors, and calling upon congress "to condemn the action of Secretary of War Baker in rewarding- the slacker." By the terms of the resolution a copy is to be sent to Secretary Baiter and members of the Nebraska delegation in congress. Larsen's Mediation Board Bill Passes in House Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 5. 'Special.) Between times during the session of the house when , the reception of new bills was not in order, labor legislation was up and Larsen of Douglas was successful in having most of his bills pass on third read ing. Mis measure providing for a state board of mediation with power to investigate and examine into the causes of strikes and lockouts, at the discretion of the governor or chairman of the board, went through without a hitch. Davis Has Nut to Crack. Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) The question of pay to legislators for the -1918 special session, after having been passed from one state official to another for several months, ''as finally been tossed over the fence into the office' of Attorney General Davis. State Auditor George VV. Marsh has asked the new attorney general for a formal opinion of the legality of allowing the claims of per diem and mileage. Jerry's Bill Loses But His Ideas, He Calls Imperishable Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special) Jerry Howard's resolution pro viding for a minimum wage of ?6 per day for all legislative em ployes, in order to prevent them from becoming bolshevik, was voted down in the house with only his own voice and that of two non partisans recorded in the affirma tive. He made the charge that wo men employes were compelled to work overtime contrary to law. Good explained that there was no woman, employe of the legisla ture who was working overtime L except at her own request. Snow ot Dawes county said tnat a resolution of the character pro posed by Howard would be a vio lation of the constitution and the statutes. When the roll was called and Jerry Howard went down in de feat on his resolution someone yelled, "Your motion lost, Jerry!" '.'Yes," he replied, "but my ideas are imperishable." Insist on Teaching and Is Called into Court Fremont, Neb., Feb. 5. (Special Telegram.) Miss Ruth E. Johnson, teacher in the Hooper schools, was brought to Fremont this afternoon and arraigned before Judge Button on a charge of contempt of court. On promise to obey a restraining order of the court and not to return to Hooper to teach until given a hearing on the permanent restrain ing order. Miss Johnson was dis missed. After being notified of the restraining order of the court this morning, she went to the school house in Hooper and started teach ing. An officer was sent to arrest her. Irvington Makes Complaint of Poor Yard Facilities Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) On a showing that as high as 24 cars of stock were shipped from the Irvington, Neb., stock yards in 24 hours, where the capacity bf the yards is only four cars at a time and where the annual shipments total 401 cars, Irvington shippers have petitioned the Nebraska Railway commission for relief. They ask an enlargement of the yards, instal lation of electric lights at loading chutes, because most of the loading is done at night, and a telephone in the depot. New State Regents Meet With Board at Lincoln Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) F. W. Judson and John Webster of Omaha, new members of the regents of the University of Nebraska, met with the other members of the board today for luncheon. The after noon was spent in a survey of the new buildings on both farm and city campus and a general discus sion. The first meeting of the board with the new members was held to night. Nothing but routine matters came up. . i i i Republican City Doctors Disagree on Diagnosis (From a Staff Correspondent ) Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) Health authorities of Republican C ity, Nel., and physicians have sum moned State Epidemiologist W. H. Wilson to settle a dispute whether a very mild contagion there is small pox. . The state health department's in fluenza report for Tuesday shows 73 new cases and two deaths. League of Municipalities Raps State Utilities Control Lincoln, Feb.. 5. (Special.) Resolutions opposing the proposed law giving the State Railway Com mission control and supervision over public and private utility concerns, were passed Wednesday at a meet ing ot the executive committee ot the League of Nebraska Municipalities. Senate Bills State Senate on Record for League of Nations Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) Sen ator Saunder's bill, S. F. No. 12, endorsing a league of nations to preserve world peace, was approved in the senate this morning. One slight change was made in ftie work ing, and in this form the bill was ordered to third reading. -.in w - Everyone Likes 'Eiri -says Cbo&bu IIo7onder! Compare- with ordinary cornflakesand you realize -the difference i (iDtrodaml Wcdneodsjr). 8. F. No. 1H, by Sears Provides where part of school dlatrlct Ilea ouliirie the boundaries of a metropolitan school dis trict taxpayers in such districts shall hare new method of paying taxes; corrects technically In method of payment of taxes. Changes. S. F. No. 15, by Chappell and Neal Capital punishment of accomplice In mur der and other felonies from death to life Imprisonment. 8. F. No. 161 by Neal Validates the In corporation of drainage districts and validates all contracts, bonds and acts of such corporation. 8. F. No. 161, by Neal Provides that notices of organisation of drainage dis tricts shall be iMUed and summons ss in civil rases returnable on a fixed date In stead of at the next term of the dlatrlct court. S. F. No. 1I. by Neal and Chappell Prohibits the governor from pardoning any person serving life Imprisonment on any other showing excepting his or her In nocence. S. F. No. 163, by Bradstreet Creates a State Racing commission of seven ap pointed by the governor to serve without psy for promoting horse breeding and horse races. 8. F. No. lfi. by tfohnson Creates board of examiners to regulate the prac tice of abstracting titles. 8. F. No. 165, by RobbinsAuthorlies Omaha city commission to pave or repave any street or grade any street without pftltlon of properly owners. S. F. No. 166 by Robblns Empowers Omaha clly commission to Issue bonds In any amount for the purpose of financing street improvements without a vote of the people, and grants right of eminent domain to the commission for acquiring property recommended by the city plan ning commission, for the widening or en larging of any street, alley boulevard or park. S. F. No. 167, by Robblns Kxmpts from direct primary law all stjtte officers below governor and provides for their nomination by state convention. S. F. No. 168, by Robblns Provides that Omaha water board must extend water mains upon a petition of a majority of the owners of front feet in sch districts.! S. F. No. 169 by Robblns Provides that metropolitan cities taxes shall not become a lien on property until May 1, following the levy. S. F. No. 170, by Cooper Limits the amount of recovery from counties falling to contribute for state aid bridges. ' S. F. No. 171. by Robblns Authorises cities of metropolitan class to regulate and limit the height bulk of buildings hereafter erected and regulates and de termines the area of yards, courts and other spaces, and establish Industrial sones. ; 8. F. No. 171. by Barr and Watson Pro vides for the organisation of county farm bureaus. S. F. No. 173, by Hoagland Raises sal aries of city officials In cities of 5,000 to 26.009. 8. F. No. 174, by Swanaon Changes time of election of town clerks, precinct assessors and overseer ot highways under township organization. 8. F. No. 175, by Cronln Gives county board exclusive superintendence of the poor. 8. P. No. lit, by Cronin A companion bill to 176. 8. F. No. 177, by Good Required rail road companies to afford fsclllties for loading horses and mules and provides penalities for violation thereof. 8. F. No. 178, by Hammond and Harris Regulating beating and ventilating of school houses. 8. F. No. 179, by Harris Limits child labor under 14 unless permit signed by teacher. S. F. No. 180, by Harris Provides for state and county certificates and provides for renewal of professional certificates. 8. F. No. 181, by Cooper Makes ac complices In crime equally guilty with principal. S. F. No. 182 by Hoagland Regulates transportation of live stock by common carriers. 8. F. 183, by Hoagland Joint resolution to congress on the subject of soldiers' re lief. S. F. No. 184, by Houston Aulhorlr.es cities of first and second class and vil lains to establish and malnialn heating and lighting systems or municipal ice plnnt. S. F. No. 185, by Peterson Amends jur isdiction of State Railway commission over public utilities. S. F. No. 186, by Warner Regulates cost of building and maintaining division fences. S. F. No. 187, by Erlckson Regulates hontracts for sale and lease of lands. S. F. No. 1S8, by Krlckson Relates to Investment of school funds In bonds of cor porations for generating and producing i.'lectrlc power. 8. P. No. 189, by Cronin Requires stato superintendent to hold certificate Issued by state In force st time of his election equal to highest grade certificate the state superintendent Is authorized to Issue. S. F. No. 190. by Johnson Requires state medical college to establish a chair of eclectic medicine. i 8. F. No. 191, by Houston Regulates contents of annual report of state surveyor. S. F. No. 192, by Cordeal Provides method for condemnation of land for school purposes. sV 3. F. No. 193, by Judiciary Committee Method of serving notice by publication when confiscating Intoxicating liquors, and adds boat to vehicle of transportation. S. F. No. 194 by Judiciary Committee Requires magistrates and judges to report to governor names of all persons convicted of violations of the liquor laws. 8. F. No. 193, by Judiciary Committee Forbids bootleggers carrying firearms. S. F. No. 196, by Judiciary Committee Provides that liquors and vehicles seized under prohibitory act shall be turned over to governor Instead of being destroyed. 8. F. No. 197, by Judiciary Committee Makes it a mlsdeamonor for any one charged with violation of prohibitory law to give a fictitious name. 8. F. No. 198, by Judiciary Committee Authorizes state prohibition agents to es tablish barriers across public highways. 8. F. No. 199 by Judiciary Committee Provides first offenders under prohibi tory act may be imprisoned in county jail for not more than one year. S. F. No. 200, by Judiciary Committee Defining crime of advocating physical violence, arson, destruction of property or sabotage or makes unlawful the use of buildings or rooms. 8. F. No. 101, by Hoagland Provides that wills must be kept on file In the of fice of county Judge during the life of testator and provides that the filed will shall be legal unless a written revocation Is also filed, 8. F. No. 50!, by Reed Requires em ployes of eating houses to undergo phys ical examination and procure health certi ficates from the State Board of Health. 8. F. No. 203, by Saunders Provides for the paying of entire cost of laying water mains by the owners of abutting property. 8. F. No. 204, by Saunders Increases salary of deputy county comptroller in Douglas county to $300 per month and fixes salary of other assistants at 3135. S. F. No. 205, by Hoagland Regulates handling of live stock at stock yards. 8. F. No. 206, by Reed Prohibiting State Railway commission from issuing any or der which shall prevent competition among public service corporations. & F. No. 207, by Hammond Increases salaries of officers and employes of the legislature. 8. F. No. 208, by Neal Makes It unlaw ful to sell firearms to any unauthorized person to carry same. 8. F. No. 20 by Chappell Fixes the date of filing nominating petitions by candidates on nonpartisan ballot at 30 days Instead bf 10 days prior to the primary. 8. F. No. 210, by Watson Prohibits any but freeholders voting at any bond elec tion In cities ot the second class or vil lages. 8. F. No. 211. by Taylor Creates and defines powers of state Industrial board. 8. F. No. 212, by Taylor Creating in dustrial districts. 8. F. No. 213, by Hoagland Public warehouse act. Special Liquor Agents Swell County School Fund to $10,000 in Six Months From a Staff Correspondent Lincoln, Feb. 5. (Special.) Two special liquor agents were employed for six months at a sal ary of $100 a month by a school district in an unnamed county in Nebraska, and in that time a school fund of $10,000 in fines from bootlegging was raised, ac cording to a statement issued by Chief State Prohibition Agent Hyers. The county board of Thomas county has offered $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any one guilty of gambling and bootlegg ing. The bulletin is calculated as a hint to other counties. Special Reserve Fund of Unused Guaranty Money (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Feb. 6. The Nebraska state senate this afternoon after a long drawn out debate finally com pletely overturned the Good bill. II. R. 41, providing for the return of the unused portion of guaranty fund contributions of state banks to liquidating banks after the expira tion of a year's time, and the amended bill stipulated that all such contributions should go into a spe cial reserve guaranty fund deposited with the state treasurer. CROSS, FEVERISH CHILD IS BILIOUS . OR CONSTIPATED Look, Mother! See if tongue is coated, breath hot or : I stomach sour. "California Syrup of Figs" can t harm tender atom ach, liver, bowels. Five Transports Carrying 13,700 Men on Way to U.S. Washington, Feb. 4. Departure from France of five transports, car rying 1,200 officers and approximate ly 12,500 men, was announced today by the War department. The largest units on the ship are 378th infantry, complete, and two battalions of the 369th infantry, both of the 93d di vision .colored. Mrs. Bradstreet Dead. Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 5. (Special.) Mrs. T. E. Bradstreet, wife of Senator Bradstreet of Grand Island, died tonight in a local hospital after a lingering illness Mrs. Bradstreet was 53 years of age and is survived by her husband and two sons. The funeral will be held Friday after noon at the family home in Grand Island. . Every mother realizes, after giv ing her children -"California Syrup of Figs," that this is their' ideal laxative, because they love it3 pleas ant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels without griping. When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If coated, give a teaspoonful of this harmless "fruit laxative," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. 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