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THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1919. SCIENTISTS HAY LOSE DESPITE LIVING. L10DEL Bill to Exempt Members Fromv Quarantine Laws Recommended for Indefi nite Postponement. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Feb. 18. Despite the fact that Representative Berka of Douglas county exhibited himself on he floor as a living instance of the efficacy of Christian Science practice in the curing of disease, the house this morning indefinitely postponed House Roll 226, exempt ing Christian Scientists from the provisions of the quarantine law? and recognizing readers of that cult as medical practitioners. The subject was introduced on the floor by Dr. Jennison of Clay, who made a minority report of the medical comir.iUee and recommend ed the bill for indefinite postpone ment, making a motion to this ef fect. He said that the bill was a slap in the face of the entire medical fraternity of Nebraska, and that it practically vitiated all of the health organizations and nullified the ordi nances of the various boards of health. He also took the stand that it was dangerous class legisla tion and the only way it could be made consistent was to grant to - every religious denomination the same privileges as conferred in the bill He contended that it set aside all ideas of medical education and was a dangerous menace to the pub lic health. ' Defends Measure. Representative Berka, in defense of the bill, contended that he was a living example of the efficacy of OiHstian Sciefice healing and that, while he did not believe he was subr ject to contagious inoculation of disease, he, as a law abiding citizen, had submitted to vaccination, when it was thought that he had been exposed to smallpox by his visits to lom HoIIister. Representative Crozfer stated he vas opposed to the bill for the rea son it was class legislation. "Yesi terday," said he, "we passed a bill discriminating against the wearing of the garb of a religious denomi nation. Today we are called upon to legislate for a religious denomi nation. Is this consistent? Unless someone applies the brakes this legislature is liable to run wild on legislation of this kind. " It may have been a coincidence, and then it may have been a deep laid plot of Jerry Howard, author of the measure, to try to have his bill defining maximum charges of undertakers for' caskets and funeral service raised for consideration. He explained that as the doctors had had their way it was now time for those who were in. the way to have to pay for funeral expenses to as sert themselves. His motion was lost. Needs $25,OOQ to Keep Up Service for. Soldiers Lincoln. Feb. 18. (Special.) An appropriation of $25,000 will be needed for the establishment of the kind of headquarters and to main tain the typa of service that the people of Nebraska will desire in be half of their returning soldiers. Nor ris A. Huse, chairman of the Ne braska reception committee in New York, has notified Governor Mc-Kelvie. "My recommendation is that ani emergency fund tor immediate pur poses, of about $2,000 or $3,000 .be turned over to the committee, act ing as trustee, and that the expenses from month to month be paid by vouchers properly executed by the tanimittee," the chairman says. FORMER 4PMAHAN HEAD OF PRICE CONFERENCE BOARD " ' "" i.nn-x. " Mumi 1" -i l . I j i Washi.'.-ton, Feb. 18. George N. Peek of Moline, 111., former member of the war industries board, has been chosen by Secretary Redfield as chairman of the new government price conference board. Mr. Peek will select his associates. ' Mr. Peek formerly resided in Omaha and was district manager for John Deere company. He was mar ried to Miss Georgia Lindsey of Omaha. Revenue Department to Prosecute Tax Slackers Lincoln, Feb. 18. (Special.) In come tax "slackers" are to be prose cuted by the Internal Revenue de partment' through the co-operation of the Department of Justice, Federal District Attorney Tom Allen an nounced Tuesday. ' Mr. Allen has received a letter from Daniel C. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue, relating to the enforcement of the internal revenue laws, in which the' commissioner says the Hew law should have the help and cm-operation of the public in its enforcement. Spring Term of Hitchcock County Opens at Trenton Trenton, Neb., Feb. 18. (Spe cial.) The spring term of the dis trict court for Hitchcock county convened here today, Judge E. R. Perry presiding. The most im portant case for trial at this term is that of State of Nebraska against Phillip Weber, who is charged with having on the 26th day of Septem ber, 1918, assaulted Edmund T. Meyer in the village of Culbertson by kicking and bruising him in such manner that Meyer later died. Shock of Electric Charging Machine Kills Aurora rjlan Aurora, Neb., Feb. 18. (Special.) Reuben Larson of Hordville was killed Monday by electric shock while working in his garage. He was busy with the electric charg ing machine when the fatality occur ed. Larson was the son of Oscar Larson of Marquette and leaves a wife and child. He was about 30 years of age. THE GROWTH OF Chiropractic Removes the cause and you get well. Adjustments $1.00 Dr. Frank F. Burhorn (Palmer School Chiropractor) Suite 414-19 Securities Bldg., Cor. 16th and Farnam Sts. Doug. .5347 Lady Attendant Resident Phone Blackston. Hotel SEX MEASURE ENGROSSED FOR TIIIRDJEADIflG Author Declares Bill Destined to Reach Foul-mouthed Pool Hall Devotees; Motion to Adjourn Overruled. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Feb. 18. Senator Sears' bill, S. F, No. 36, kicked and knock ed around the senate, finally came to life this morning and won a cleancut decisive victory against a bitter fight waged by Senator Rob- bins. a collegue of bears. The bill, which makes it a fcl ony for an unauthorized person to impart information of a sexual na ture or relating to the socalled SO' cial diseases to a child under 16 years of age, was ordered engrossed for third reading. The roll call on the substitute motion made by Sen ator Robbins to indefinitely post pone showed a division of 13 against and 36 for the bill. Robbins led the onslaught against the bill and he yanked out a stack of petitions as long as the senate chamber, which he claimed repre sented the sentiment of the moral organizations of . Nebraska y solid opposition to the measure. Aimed at Loafers. Sears declared that his bill was destined onlv to reach the foul- mouthed pool hall devotee who took a great delight in telling boys things decidedly to their detriment. Me said that the measure did not aim to interfere with the proper distribu tion of information on sex hygiene. The senate quickly voted to order the bill to third reading for passage. Senator John Cooper of Douglas took exception to a resolution which passed the house, declaring that it was-the sense of the Nebraska leg islature that France and England not be released from payment of their war debts to this country. Cooper said that England's navy and the French army had fought America's battles for two years. The ireneral sentiment in the sen ate, however, was that each country should pay its own war debts and the resolution was adopted. : Robbins was nicked another time this morning when he endeavored to have the senate adjourn early Wed nesday to allow the members to at tend the Readjustment congress in Omaha. Mayor Ed Smith had ex tended the invitation yesterday aft ernoon. Hoagland came forward with the slogan to stick on the job until it is finished and the motion was defeated. Several of the mem bers of the senate will attend the conference, however. The senate today passed the fol lowing bills: H. R. No. 0, by McLean and Fuller Appropriates $3,J00 for cemetery pur poses at Burkett. Vote 87 to 0. In the senate committee of the whole, the following bills were approved and or dered advanced to third reading for pas sage: S. F. No. 178. by Hoagland Raises sal aries of city officials in cities of from 6.000 to 25,00V population. S. P. 117, by Saunders Permits lnsur- HEAVEN AND HELL Swedenborg'i great work, 400 pagei. 15o postpaid. Paitor Landenberger. Windsor Place. St. Louis, Mo. The Ideal Family Loif Patronise Your Neighborhood Grocer JA7 BURNS BAKING CO. Style Notes Noticeably popular are the beaded Georgette Frocks, answering the purpose of restaurant, afternoon and theater Gowns; popular shades include Rose, Peach, Pekin, Victoria Red, Fawn and Taupe. . . 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Black, White, Tan' and Gray; sizes up to llVt very special, pair 15 Were Priced $2 to 345, Choice 1.50 SWEATER COATS for men, in light and dark Oxford and Ma roon, with shawl collars and V-neck styles; double side pockets; just the thing for cool evenings and chilly mornings; in one big lot at 1.50 Mackinaws One big lot of men's and young men's Mack inaws, made of heavy fabrics in practical colors; sizes 33 to 48 h 1-79 Boys' Overcoats About .75 Overcoats in half belted and double breasted mod els, button to neck and slash pockets; plain colors and fancy mixtures; at, 7.50 Mfen's Overcoats Hundreds of men's and young meVs Overcoats to choose from; new, Winter Overcoats at 13.50 I ft y i y I n I y snc. corporations to Insure tgalnst dim a by marine risks. S. P. 10S, by Swanson Requtrs that salsri-s of officials of public service cor poration! be flicd by a vota of th m.1orlty of the stockholders. H. R. 187. by Osterman Prohibits the deduction of Liberty bonda from taxable value or- banks capital. H. R. 19S, by Davis Increases maxl mum tax levy for library maintenance and Increases number on boarus. S. F. 160. by Neal Validates the Incor poration of drainage districts and makes Its contracts valid. S. K. 161, by Neal Provides that notices of organisation of drainage dis tricts be served on a summons similar to those In civil action. S. K. 100. by Hoagland Hequlres own er of Irrigation ditches and reservoirs to Install water gauge. S. F. 231. by Hammond Requires In suranca companies to cancel policies at any time at the request of tbs Insured and refund unused premium. H. R.- re5, by Osterman Amends lsw giving plaintiff against Insurance, com pany attorney fees at company's expense In rase verdict is for plaintiff, to Include lightning;, tornado and fidelity Bolides. 8. F. 60, by Taylor Provides double election boards shall begin the canvass or the votes after the first 11 have been cast. S. F. 526, by Warner Gives co-opera tive corporations right It. buy and sell stock In other similar organizations. H. R. 66, by Berka Raises salaries of Douglas county sheriff's assistants $350 a year. i H. R. 68, by McKee Validates all tax deeds on real estate dated prior to Jan uary, 1909. unless action to set aside is commenced before January 1921. Declare Bill on Election -of Judges Backward Step Lincoln, Feb. 18. (Special.) De claring Representative Downing' bill, House Roll 124, repealing the law providing for the nonpartisan election of judges of the supreme, district and county courts, also ot county superintendents a backward step, the house went on record, iu committee of the whole this after noon, as opposed to this measure. Representative Downing said the bill was not a pet measure of his but that he had been induced to introduce it at the instance or some of his constituents. Downing cast the only vote in favor of the bill. Burlington Road Asks to Remove Agent at Hoff land Lincoln, Feb. 18. (Special.) An echo of the disastrous eftect of peace and proposed importation of potash into the United States is contained in the application of the Burlington railroad to the Nebraska railway commission to remove its station agent from Hoffland. Neb. The company sets forth that the potash products reduction plant around -which the village was built in the Antioch potash region had closed its doors, and the lone store of the village had shut up shop for want of patronage. Farmer Killed by Horse. x Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb. 18. (Spe cial.) Ole Mondahl, a well known Roberts county farmer, aged 61,' died from injuries received when he was kicked in the stomach by one of his horses. Charges Company is Guilty Of Crimes Against People 9 HOWell Urges Passage Of Bill! appear in behalf of the city in favor ni...,:nM w. I of the passage of the bill. A. Predy, Miiuwiiiy vuic un iuuiiiuiJM Light Plant; No Faith in the Courts. By Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Feb. 18. In a hearing be tore the house committee on citicsrt and towns this afternoon and tonight R. B. Howell of the Metropolitan Water plant, argued frankly for the committee to' recommend for pas sage II. R. 450, calling for a special election for voting bonds with which to build a 'municipal electric light plant for the purpose of compelling the; sale of the Omaha light and power property to the city. Mr. Howell also stated frankly that he had no confidence in the courts in condemnation proceedings provided by law, nor had he any pa tience with any other method of pro cedure than compulsion through the building of a competing plant. He contended that he was the in terpreter of the wishes of the people of Omaha in the matter of calling for the special election and charged the Omaha corporation with being an unscrupulous concern ot many crimes against the people: W. 1'. Gurley, who appeared as counsel for the electric light com pany, claimed that the bill under consideration did not provide for municipal ownership, but was de- signed to give the water board un fair, unrestricted competetive pow- ers to create a monopoly. He called attention to the fact that there was no crying demand on the part of Omaha public for the proposed legislation and that the voice of R. B. Howell was the lone note heard crying in the wilderness. He stated that Omaha was getting cheaper light and power than Lincoln, al though the latter had a municipal plant, and that while the Omaha Water Board had lowered its rates 52 per cent in a eiven period, the Omaha Light company had lowered its rates 57 per cent. Violation of Ethics. Tudee McHugh. speaking also against the bill, claimed that it was a violation of business ethics and good morals for the legislature to pass a law that would give to tne water power the right to create a competitive plant to ruin the value of a going concern that was operat ing legalry, especially when the city had the right to legally acquirethe plant by condemnation proceedings in which all the rights ofthecity would be protected. W. F. Baxter claimed that he was delegated by Mayor Smith to a man carrier, ana wara Burgess, also spoke against the passage'of the measure, all contcndiiid that the bill was in contravention to good busi ness morals and one contending that its only purpose was to increase the oower of K. H. Howell T. E. Ludlow, manager of the Crane company plant at Omaha, said it was his. experience that dual public service corporations were a failure in all of the Texas cities where he had experience, Harry Lightfall, appearing as the representative of the -365 employes Ot tne electric J-dgiu company, saiu: "Gcntlement of the committee, I appear before you in behalf of men who work for the Omaha Electric Licht and Power company. We want vou to protect us in our rights, Of our force, 159 men own 252 shares of stock in the company and' the members of the relief association of which I am a representative ask you to help preserve the value of our stock and our interests in doing instice to the comoanv. After listening to several hours of debate on the measure the com mittee adjourned until 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon when they will go into executive session to consiucr further the bill. Two Members Explain Reason for Vote on Red or Black Flags From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Feb. 18. -In the vote for passage of Representative Berka's bill, House Roll 291, prohibiting the displav or possession of any red or black 'flag where such banners were used as symbols of an idea opposed to the ideals symbolized by the na tional colors, two votes were ex plained, the explanations being dia metrically opposed. Jerry Howard explained his vote of "aye" on the ill by having the chief clerk of the house rjad the words of the national anthem, the "Star Spangled Banner." Porter of Douglas explained that he was apposed to the bill for the reason that there were a number of persons in the country who were believers in internationalism and whose patriotism was of a universal nature, in that they recognized the complete brotherhood of man and their patriotism could not be con fined to the borders of any one land. - No person voted in the negative save Porter. Bill to Give Banking Board More Authority Looked on With Favor From a Staff Correspondent Lincoln, Feb. 18. (Special.) The banking committee of the statet sen ate looks with favor on S. F. No. 244. by Cordeal and Weaverling. giving the state banking board authority to reject applications for bank charters where sufficient bank ing facilities are already provided in the judgment of the board. The bill has been reported out of. the com mittee with the recommendation that it pass. Other bills reported out of com mittees for passage include: 8. F. No. Sii, by Etirkson Raises sal ary of deputy stat accountant from 11.800 to 12.400. H. n. No. HO, by Frants Rsleasss hanks from liability for forced chocks un less claim Is mads within a year. 8. V. 12:, by Fsterson and Saundort Establishes court of domestic relations In the larger countlea ot the state. . H. R. 13, by Berka Makes attempt to steal auto same offense 'as theft; makes possession prima facts evidence ot the crime. 8. F. lit, by Peterson and Saunders Provides that wife and child, abandon ment bo heard by Juvenile court Judge in ansencs or district court Judges. 8. F. 230, by Johnson Convicts receiv ing pardons shall be released from costs of conviction unless otherwise ordered by me governor. Senator Hall's bill. 8. F. 224. requiring the secretary of stats to compile the re vised statutes, has been recommended for Indeflnlto'postponement and the senate concurred la the report. No Money for County Agent. Tecumseh, Neb.. Feb. 18. (Spe cial.) The Johnson county board of commissioners has failed to make an appropriation for the mainte nance of a county agricultural agent for the coming year. C. II. Davis, who was temporarily in charge hi the work, has returned to his home at Colon. Court Docket Small. Tecumsehr Neb., Feb. 18. Spe cial.) Judge J. B, Raper convened the district court for Johnson county in regular session here to day. The petit jury is to be used. The docket is unusually small there being but 19 civil and three crimi- Horseshoers Meet. Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb, 18. (Spe cial.) The first annual convention of the Master Horseshoers' Protect-, lve association of South Dakota,! which is composed of the .black smiths of the state, will be rnjld in Sioux Falls Thursday of this week. Elect New Superintendent. Tecumseh. Neb.. Feb. 18. The Tecumseh board of education has elected Prof. L. R. Gregory of Exe ter as superintendent of the schools here for next year, and the gentle man has accepted. ILL-FAMED HOUSE RAIDED ACROSS FROM CITY HALL Morals Squad Arrests Men and Women in Flat Opposite Chief of Police's Office. Within 100 feet of retire Comtnis. sioner Ringer's office in the city hall the morals squad raided a suite of rooms, No. 9 on the third floor of 1802 Farnam street, early this morn ing'. Four inmates, two men and two women, were arrested and book ed as inmates of a disorderly house. Mildred Miller, landlady of the place, escaped through a secret passage after leading detectives a merry chase through three rooms. Fred Higgins, Her Grand hotel, one of the inmates arrestedi- was booked on a charge of illegal pos session of liquor. Sergeant Thestrup says he found two pints of booze in his pockets. Martin Christensen, Minim, la.; Hazel Harris and Lulu Myers, East Omaha, were the names of the others given to the police. One Woman Escapes. A warrant is out for the arrest of Mildred Miller, who escaped from the building through a back stair way. Police say they have received complaints about the place for two months. Officers of the-morals squad have been watching the place for week, and declare they have seen joyriding parties enter and leave the raided quarters at all hours of the night. The rooms are directly opposite) the offices of the police commission er and chief of police. - Christensen, a farmer, who pro duced more than $2,000 in traveler's checks, put up his own bond of $10 and $50 for each of the women. American Steamers With Foodstuffs Reach Danii Basel, Switzerland, Feb. 19. Three American steamers laden with food stuffs for Poland arrived at Neu fahrwasser, on the Gulf of Daniz. at noon Monday, according to Danzig advices received here. Reds Disagree. . Stockholm, Feb. 18. Serious dif ferences of opinion have arisen be tween the Moscow soviet, headed by Premier Lenine, and the Petro grad soviet, headed by Leon Trotz ky, over the allied proposal for a conference on the Princes islands, according to a dispatch from Hel- Mv A hk Jim M mmm iff & W! w-j m hlsm I "4-r- J ii y mm yl In III M m.r l' If. J:;: ' . . , - . . V lny -3 - II iyZ ? """""" 1 I , .v . 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