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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 2. 1913. 5 A i. i A J (1 COMMISSION MAY REGULATE FEESYARDS Criticised for Not Taking Into Account Compensation Due Owners of Property; Omaha Case Reversed. -From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, March !. The Slate Rail way commission has the right and the power to regulate the fees to be charged by stock yards for feeding and for other services, the Nebraska supreme court holds, in an opinion filed Saturday morning. The com mission, however, is reversed in the appeal of the Union Stock Yards company of Omaha, which declared that the price of corn at the yards fixed by the commission was too low. The commission is criticised, in the opinion written by Justice Mor rissey, for not taking into account any compensation due the yards for use of property or for labor re- f Mi red to distribute the feed. I he commission has held that the price of corn at the yards should be 10 per cent higher than the averase price of corn on the market the month preceding. All law points made by the com mission were upheld by the court and the tribunal held that the legis lature had authority to delegate i commission to regulate charges at the stock yards. Governor Th'nks Soldiers Should Be Fighting Weeds Lincoln, March 1. (Special.) Immediate settlement of scores with Germany as a means to hasten' the return of American troops from Trance and contribute to a speedy readjustment of business, is favored by Gov. S. R. McKelvie, who makes this reply to an inquiry from the New York Sun. " After the settlement with the na tions responsible for the war, Gov ernor McKeivie believes there would still be time to consider methods of preventing future wars. The governor says it is his opinion that the Nebraska soldiers would be of greater service "fighting weeds in Nebraska corn fields than Colsheviki i:i Russia." Woman Released When Man Fails io Appear in Case I Fremont, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial Telegram.) Miss Eetty New comb, member of the Trdi! Hitters' company, was rytcased from tustody when the manager of 'he company, J. A. James, failed to appear to prosecute her on a chargi of having stolen $30 from him. Miss Newcomb was held over night at the county jail. She was arrested as she was boarding a train for Siou:-. City. After Miss Newcomb had been re leased police authorities received a message frfm James stating that he would dismiss the charge if Miss Newcomb would pay back the money. Governor McKelvie Fixes OffiC3-Hours for Public Lincoln, March 1. (Special.) Crfpvirr t i-Kpl vil ba fixert his office hours to meet the public those who come without previous appointment at 11:30 a. m. to noon. His otfice doors will be open exclu sively to casual visitors at that time. At other times it will require either an appointment or a delay, if he is meeting others, in order to gain access to his sanctum. Omaha School Bond Issue Registered With Auditor Lincoln, March 1. (Special.) A million-dollar school bond issue for Omaha was " registered with State Auditor Marsh Saturday Your Used Silverware Made Like New We raptate your used Silver ware, waking it like new. Any thing of metal we replnte. in cluding brass beds, and finish as desired. Brinsr us your used articles and save buying new ones. Eastern Plating Co., Main Office, 705 S. 16th 1218 Farnam Phonest Tyler 3349 Douglas 2566 Wilson Decides to Enter the Insurance Field in This City c v . . .i.K ... 1 , .. I -.' K ... , - - n . -V-,. ,. J. 4. .V..V W.,v....,.,J George A. Wilson George A. Wilson, who for the last three years has been with the advertising department of The Bee and prior to that time worked for. The Bee on two previous occasions, has resigned his position to enter the insurance held. Me has taken the position of general agent of the Reliance Life Insurance com pany of Pittsburgh, with offices in the Drandeis theater building. Urge Exclusive Use of "IVps in America" Goods Lincoln, March 1. (Special.) Exclusive trade in goods "made in America" was urged in resolutions adopted by the Nebraska jewelers at the closing session of their annual convention here. The measure was adopted as a means of helping solve the great labor problem which con fronts the country. The association pledged to return ing soldiers its best assistance by offering every opportunity for them to find gainful employment in any branch of their business. Problems of increased taxes, raises in prices and guarantees, were fully covered in the resolutions. The jewelers state that while they are ready to contribute their full share to the support of the govern ment 'in the matter of taxes, they protest most emphatically against any imposition of any discriminatory and undemocratic tax upon goods sold by the jeweler. Three Fremont Persons Are Bitten by Mad Dog Saturday Fremont, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial Telegram.) Three persons w ere bitten by a mad dog that ran through the streets of the business section shortly before noon batur- I day. Miss Emma Mallette, John Emery and John Christenseit were attacked by the canine. The dog was killed by policemen after it was chased for three blocks. Police Notified to Arrest Auto Owners Using Old Licenses From Staff Correspondent Lincoln, March 1. Secretary of State Amsberry is on tiie trail -of automobile owners in Omaha who have neglected to take out 191V licenses. Mr. Amsberry said there were several thousand cars being driven in the state under the 1918 licenses. The 1919 licenses were ready for distribution in January but the de partment did not attempt to prose cute for a few weeks, preferring to give the automobile owners a chance to take out a license. The period of grace has now ex, pired, Mr. Amsberry said, and the police in both Omaha and Lincoln have been requested to arrest al! owners who have failed to get the new license plates. Kearney IVIan's Left Arm Crushed in Alfalfa Mill Kearney, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) The left arm of Ralph Pal mer, an employe in the alfalfa mill here, became caught in the belt of an alfalfa cutting machine and was crushed and mangled so that im mediate amputation was necessary to ave the young man's life. Salary Warrants Out. Lincoln, March 1. (Special.) Warrants issued for state salaries and expenses during February amount to 5499,349.37, according to the monthly report of State Auditor George V. Marsh. This does not include salaries and expenses of the legislature, which are met by a spe cial emergency appropriation. Former Adams man mes. Beatrice, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) Word was received here Fri day of the death of Mark H. Gar trell, formerly a resident of the Adams vicinity, which occurred at his home at Alpena Pass, Ark Lyons Man Dies. Lyons, Neb., March 1.' (Special.) Hcncy C. Peterson, a resident of this city, died at his home near Lyons, Neb. He was born in Oma ha, September 13, 1869 and practic ally all his life was spent here. Beatrice Man Dies. Beatrice. Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) Sam Cams died at his home in this city Friday of cancer, aged 63 years. He is survived by a widow and three daughters. Men May Hold Up Paving if Women Abolish Pool Halls by Vote in Crete Crete, Neb., March 1. (Spe cial.) Something akin to Sher man's definition of war .is sche duled to break loose in Crete if the women annihilate the pool halls and soft drink establish ments at the spring election. A petition is being circulated to have all paving and other civil improvements held up indefinitely, if the recreation places are abolished. Don't cha"fe vour husband. Adv. WAR CONDITIONS NOT WARRANT FOR RATE RAISE Supreme Court Holds Car Company Can Consider Surplus Used for Betterments. By a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, March 1. (Specials Passing upon the appeal of the Lin coln Traction company for a perma nent increased rate, the Nebraska supreme court today overturned an order entered by the Nebraska State Railway commission and added new law regarding the authority of the rail board in the regulation of rates and service of public utilitu-e. Two points passed upo by the court are of particular interest to Omaha because of their hearing on the application of the Omaha & Council Bluffs street railway com pany for an emergency rate to tide it over during war conditions. Want Temporary Rate. The supreme court lays dowiu me dictum in its 'decision tnat ab normal conditions do not necessarily imply the need of new rates. In arguing before the railway commis sion, John L. Webster, representing the company, specifically indicated that the company was not asking for a permanent increase and would be willing to put the rates back on the old basis just as soon as conditions warranted it. Mr. Webster repre sented that the company was losing money owing to the increased cost of operation. He contended that the street car owners were entitled to a return upon their investment. Under the supreme court's deci sion, it is generally accepted that war or abnormal conditions are not a sufficient basis for a raise in rates. Literally internreteted, v under the dictum of the high court, the Omaha company will have to establish the merits of its claim for a high rate without reference to the temporary abnormal conditions. Must Consider Surplus. The court also passes upon an other point directly bearing upon the application of the Omaha com pany. The court says that dividends fairly earned, but put aside in a surplus fund and later used for bet terments or improvements, should be taken into consideration in read justing rates. In the application of the Omaha company for its 7-cent fare, it de veloped that nearly $2,000,000 of the earned surplus had been devoted to improvements and betterments. Cor poration Counsel Lambert, appear ing for the city, claimed that the street car company officials were in error in attempting to establish tiiis as a part of the valuation upon which the rate should be fixed. In this particular, the court's de cision is a victory for the Omaha company inasmuch as the high bench declares thai this fund used "for improvements should have been included. In the Lincoln case, the Nebraska American Casualty List The following Nebraska man is named in the casualty list sent out by the government for Sunday morning, March 2: WOUNDED SEVERELY. John M. Throckmorton, Red Cloud, Neb. The folrfming; Iowa. South Dakota and Wyoming men are named in the rattualtjr list Kent out by the government for Sun day morning, March : DIED OF DISEASE. Corp. Frank II. Harvey, tmemon, la, Wagoner J. Tobey, tirejr Bull, Wyo. Homer A. Miller, Huron, 8. D. t.errit Vanpeumem, OcheyUen, la, WMMIED SEVERELY. Everett K. Cathman, Orient. la. MISSlXi IN ACTION. Clement A. Met.eough, Walervllle, la. commission had refused an applica tion for a permanent rate of 5 cents straight, and had directed the com pany to cancel $1,500,000 of common stock outstanding and return to the treasury $190,000 paid as common stock dividends since 1909. On both points the' high court overruled the commission. The supreme court said that it was without authority to direct the cancellation of the com mon stock and order the restoration -to the treasury of the money, ag gregating $190,000, paid as dividends on this stock. Hastings Man Held in Denver Under Mann White Slavery Act Special to The Bee. Denver, Colo., March 1. Charged with conspiracy to violate the pro visions of the Mann white slave act. Gilbert Beck of Hastings, Neb , and Mrs. Margaret Gall, 24, of Chi cago, were arrested by Deputy B. O. ySmith of the investigation bureau of the United States Department of Justice, Saturday, at 246 West Twelfth street, and now are being held in the city jail. Beck is a poultry broker and met Mrs. Gall, who has a small child and was employed by Beck's brother in Chicago, a year ago, while taking a car of poultry to New York. When he was released from the army at Camp Hancock, Georgia, several weeks ago, he went to Mrs. Gall in Chicago. The woman, it is said, accompanied him to Hastings and from there to Denver. Nebraska Girl to Wed. Chicago, 111., March 1. (Special Telegram.) The wedding of Miss Augusta Blosser, dauphter of J. B. Glosser of College View, Neb., and Lawrence G. Jorgenson of Madison, Wis., will take place here Sunday afternoon. MERCY SISTER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR GIRLS' IIOHE Plan to Build New Institu tion on Site of St. Rita's; First Campaign in 55 Years. Sisters of Mercy are soon to launch a campaign for ?300,000 to erect a new home for working girls on the site of St. Ritas hall for poor girls, northwest corner of Eighteenth and Cass streets. This is the first public appeal for funds the Sisters have made after 55 years of service in this community. St. Ritas hall has outlived its useful ness, the Sisters say. The new building is planned to accommodate 150 girls. It will be non-sectarian in admission. A do mestic science department, dress making classes, gymnasium and swimming pool are planned in con nection with the new institution. The Omaha Society for the Bet terment of Boys and Girls last week announced plans for a $250,000 hotel for working girls to be erected at Twenty-second and Jones. The two new institutions with the Creighton home and Y. W. C. A. boarding home for girls made possi ble by Scottish Rite Masons will help solve the girl problem in Oma ha, social workers believe. Soldiers Discharged. Washington, March 1. Demobili zation of the army had released up to yesterday 1.301,959 officers and men. General March announced to day. 'Of the total 77,542 were offi cers. Demobilization orders now have reached a total of 1.571,000. Iowa Soldier Dies. Ottawa, March 1. The following Americans aue mentioned in today's overseas casualties: 111, J. Samnibro, Walla Walla, Wash.; dead, J. E. Jenkinson, Preston, la. 1I0V TO GET HEALTH VMlll YOUR on HOSET in a Guaranteed Proposition on a safe con servative legitimate plan, by which you get in on the ground with us, and make money ; even without investing. No Stock Proposition We own more proven oil leases than we can ever develop ourselves. It will pay every investor small and large to write for information. P. O. Box 450, Kansas City, Mo. - Mil .ESTABLISHED 1898., Big March Furniture Sale! Bay Today! 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