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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 5, 1919)
ir At A I 1 1 v HIE -BEE:. -OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, MAKCii 5, 1919. MEMBERS GO TO " MAKE PROBE OF SOLDIERS' HOME Spend Much Time Going Over Coal Accounts of Board of Control to Asccrtaiin7 CommissTons Paid. From a Staff Correspondent Lincoln, Neb., March 4. Members of the joint senate and house com mittees investigating state institu tions, under the management of the Board of Control, left Lincoln Tues day for Grand Island, presumably to investigate the Soldiers' Home at Bu-kett. Considerable secrecy was observed about their departure. The com mandant of the institution, Jack Walsh, formerly of Humboldt, Neb., lias already tendered his resignation. With Ralph Wilson acting as rep resentative of Attorney General Davis, and a stenographer from the attorney general's office taking the evidence, the investigation has been go;nf? on in star chamber. Witnesses have been examined, bclcs and even personal instruments and memoranda of members of the board have been demanded. Commissioner Mayfield has spent several hours before the committee answering some searching questions. A very exhaustive inquiry is being conducted in regard to the coal sup ply of the various institutions. Those furnished with fuel by EE. Howell & Sons, as purchasing agents, who receive 5 cents per ton as compensation for this service, are the Feeble Minded institute. Beat trice; Girls' Industriatschool, Geneva; State Hospital for the Insane, Lin coln; Orthopedic hospital, Lincoln; state penitentiary, Lincoln; Nebras Home for Unfortunate Girls, Mil ford; Soldiers' and Sailors' home, M.iford; School for the Deaf, Oma ha, and the School for the Blind, Ne braska City. State institutions in the western part of the itate are furnished with fuel by the Victor American Coal company of Denver, Colo., which owns its own minei. at the prices fixed by tht government at the mines. The state pays the freight. These institutions are the Soldiers home, Burkett; Hospital for the In sane, Hastings; State Industrial School for Boys at Kearney; Tuber cular hospital, Kearney, and the State Hospital for Insane, Norfolk. It would seem from most of the questions asked in regard to the coal supply furnished under the Howells agreement, that the mem bers of the investigating commit tee are under the impression that the Howells concern received a prof it of 20 cents per ton on coal fur nished the state. "Tnere is nothing to this," said Chairman Gerdes of the board, who has charge of the coal purchases. "From the time the national and state fuel administration fixed the prices of coal to April 1, 1918, the government ruled that all jobbers were entitled to IS cents per ton above the fixed price. This profit was absorbed by the jobber who sold it to the state through the pur chasing agency, "After April 1, 1918, up to the present time, the price has been fixed at the mine, and if the jobber gets any profit it must be by a price arrangement made with the miner. "Efficiency Engineer Martz of the state force has checked ud all orices with the government fixed price and has found no overcharge in any instance. In the arrangement made with the Howell concern the com missioners do not know where rie orders his rnal. excr nt as the naners I for the same come in. We look to E. E. Howell & Sons to furnish the coal. If the board learns of some snap it can pick up in the purchase of coal it notifies the Howell con cern and lets them pass on it." Girl Attacked by Negro; Condition Is Serious Lincoln, March 4. (Special.) Two Lincoln girls were attacked here last night while on their way home from work, police reported today. Miss Bertha Wuesthoff, 1642 R street, a maid employed at the home of A. S. Raymond, was seized by a man, evidently a foreigner, while crossing the Rock Island tracks on R street. She managed to escape from her assailant by biting his fin ger. She was not seriously injur ed. Miss Esther Johnson, 2427 D street, was seized by a colored man, near the new high school build'ng at Twenty-fourtli and Randolph street. Her assailant escaped. Her condition is serious. SENATORS START CONSIDERATION OF PRIMARY BILL Action Put Oyer for Day on Motion . of. Petersonj When Big Controversy Be On. ' First Illness in 72 Years Causes Man's Death Fremont, Neb. March 4. (Special Telegram.) George C. Moore, among the oldest residents of Saun ders county, died at his home near Leshara. He was 90 years old. His wife died last Friday night and a double funeral will be held at Fre mont Thursday afternoon. Mr. Mooe came to Saunders county in-J 187 and located on a homestead near Leshara where he had since re sided. He became ill Sunday, his first ilness for 72 years. L Bills Passed (Home.) H. R. 220 Increases maximum itate hall insurance from $10 to 115 per acre, when extra premium la paid; premium to bo paid with personal taxes, not In ad vance: 67 to 1. S. V. 8 Omaha school district may borrow not to exceed 70 per cent at cur rent levy; Ii to 0. S. F. 18 Increee maximum bond Is aue for public buildings In cities, of from 5 000 to 25,000 population, from 850.009 to $100,000; permits Issue by majority Instead of three-fifths vote; 67 to 4. H. R. 64 Increases pay of deputy state surveyor from $& per day to $8 per day; 52 to 22. H. R. 74. Requires annua! printed re port of work of state board of equlllza tion; 63 to 6. H. R. 97 Permits garnishment of 25 per cent of wages, Instead of 10 per cent, but limits It to debts for necessities of life; 53 to 21. From a Staff Correspondent Lincoln, March 4. (Special.) The Nebraska state senate, recon vening today, after a four-day re cess wrestled for an hour with three bills amending the state pri mary election law and then decid ed to defer action in the committee of the whole for a time. It was upon motiou of Peterson that action went over a day until the members had had an opportunity to take an inventory. : Peterson served notice that he- would submit an amendment, based upon the Oregon law, which would limit advertising of candidates and which would pro vide that all matter should be handled by the state printer.N He suggested that any .. other changes could well be deferred until after the constitutional convention. The Peterson motiorl carried with it the idea that all senators should submit whatever amendments they desired to add to S. F. 521 the Bushee bill, and that the amendments should be printed and placed on each mem ber s desk. . The matter will come up again in the senate tomorrow. Holt County Citizens , Object to. Automobile Tax Lincoln;-March 4. Five hundred citizens of Holt county signed a petition to the. members of the house of representatives protesting against House Roll No. 299, a good roads bill. They object to the road tax of $10 for each automobile, say ing it is too high; they also contend the money raised from this tax should be spent in the communities where it is collected, and they ob ject to the provision which directs that 75 per cent of the fund thus re alized by taxation be "spent by a board located at Lincoln." Maurer's B:lIKiHed. .. Lincoln, Neb., March '4. Repre sentative Mauer of Gage county witnessed another slaughter of one of his bills in the house today. His measure to limit exemption of church taxes to real, estate 150x200 feet, was recommended for indefi nite postponement by the cimmit tee on revenues and taxation. HOUSE VOTES TO CURB SALARY OF GO. TREASURER Bill Providing Enders With Yearly Increase of $1,000 . Fails to Pass in Legislature. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Neb., March 4. While friendly members in the Douglas county delegation were asleep at the switch, House Roll 228, provid ing for an increase of the salary of M. L. Enders, treasurer of Douglas county, to $4 000 per year, was amended by Gifford of Pawnee county, to leave the salary at its present sum of $3,000 per year. ' Gifford's motion was seconded by Fults of Furnas and it was not until the "kibosh" had been put on the bill that its friends woke up, Reynolds of Douglas protested against the action of the house in the matter and sought to have the amendment cured, but without avail. He then moved that the bill be in definitely postponed. Representative Rodman of Kim ball protested against this as he contended the passage of House Roll 227 had repealed the law gov erning the salaries of county treas urers and this action would leave the matter of salaries of these of ficers up in the air, as there would be nothing on the statute books covering such- salaries. The house did not take this view of the matter and when, later in the afternoon, the question again was raised, the house again voted for the indefinite postponement of the bill. Senate File 90, covering the same matter of increase in the salaries of the county treasurers is still to be considered and the friends of the Enders measure have hope of still rescuing him from his dilemma be fore the session is over. PROTESTS POUR IN AGAINST BILL FORGEJISORSIIIP Members of Legislature Re ceive Many Petitions Ask ing Them to Qppose Movie Measure. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Neb., March 4. Protests against the passage of H. R. No. 355, the bill providing for moving picture censorship, are beginning to pour in to the members of the lower house of the legislature from their constituents at home. Hundreds of persons have signed petitions which recite the fact that the proposed bill will have the effect of depriving small towns of prac tically all the healthy amusements they are now permitted to enjoy during the winter time. They deny . that conditions exist which make censorship a necessity and they contend that the passage of a bill of this character would prac tically drive the small town exhib itors out of existence and this would have a depressing effect on business. Community clubs in the various towns are. joining with the Commer cial clubs and with private groups of citizens, in the protests. The Woman's club of Alliance sent' a communication to the house that it had signed an endorsement of the bill under an erroneous im pressiou and begged that this en dorsement be withdrawn. The gov ernor was also apprised of their ac tion by telegraph and was asked to withdraw the names ot the members of the Alliance Woman's club from the petition of endorsement. Representative Smith read a let ter from 40 of his constituents ask ing for him to vote against the bill. Petitions of protest with over 200 names were received from Bruning, while over 300 residents of Sargent registered a vigorous kick against the proposed bill, stating it would leave their town colorless,of amuse ment and that it would be a blow to the business of the community. Th Alliance Business Men's club sent in a numerously signed petition of protest, as did those of Spaulding. The only petition in, favor of the bill received . during the day was from the president of the W. C 1. U. organization of Louisville, Neb. Don't Change Your Husband. Adv. i lillll i .i(i,t;jith,;,.. 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In spite of the fact that congress Ad journed today without taking meas ures to make federal appropriations available for state militia, Governor McKelvie will ask the Nebraska leg islature to appropriate $135,000 for the maintenance of a national guard organization. . : It is assumed by the State ad ministration that an extraordinary session of congress, probably in June, will take action favorable to continuance of the guard. The Ne braska legislature in providing funds, will have then met the con tingency in advance. , In case congress takes no action in the future, it is pointed out, the state appropriation will automatical ly lapse. - Ask That Sons ofeVeterans Be Eligible as Institution Heads Lincoln, March 4. Fifty inmates of the Soldiers' and Sailors' home at Milford, Neb., have petitioned the lower house of the legislature so to amend the law as to permit mem bers of the Sons of Veterans to be eligible to superintendences of the state soldiers homes. As the law now stands none but civil war vet erans are eligible for these posts. i s Find Gerdes Guilty. Beatrice, Neb., March 4. (Special Telegram.) John Gerdes, wealthy retired German farmer of this city, was found guilty this evening of the charge of sedition by a jury in the district court after a trial lasting two days. Gerdes was charged with refusing to give his quota in the third Liberty loan drive, although he had bought $1,600 of bonds in the other drives. He gave as his reason for refusing to buy more bonds that he was short of ready cash. He was released on bond for 10 days until his attorney can appeal to the supreme court. Gerdes is reputed to be worth $65,000. He is a native of Holland and came to Gage county in 1880. House Bill Makes Aliens Ineligible to Teach in Nebraska Lincoln, Neb., March 4. (Special Telegram.) The committee on edu cation of the senate today set House Rule 64, the educational bill, .for hearing next Thursday afternoon at the conclusion of the senate session. Those who are interested in any proposed amendments to the bill as it came from the house, are expected to attend the meeting and present their recommendations. House roll 102, by McKee, which makes it illegal for any person not a born citizen of the country, and a person not fully naturalized, to be employed as a teacher or in any ca pacity in any of the schools of the Tendency to Constipation?- state, was continued for hearing. Chairman Reed asks that he be per mitted to report to the author of the bill and ascertain if the Utter had any amendment he would see fit to offer. Bill to Tax Produce Men. Lincoln, Neb., March 4. After having been indefinitely postponed in Committee, House Roll 168 was rescued from threatened oblivion by Representative Matthewson, in the house today and the bill was report ed out. It extends theN law cover ing the taxation of grain brokers to include those engaged in buying ami-selling live stock, cream,eggs and poultry. The bill provides that express and freight receipts shall be a part of the basis us,d in deter mining the average capital for taxation. USE THIS LAXATIVE! Dietitian advise a "careful dirt," but that U trouble some to most people; physical culturlati advise "certain exercises," which is good if one has both the time and the inclination. Doctors advise diet and exercise and medicine. The question is, shall it be a cathartic or purgative med icine? Or a mild, gentle laxative? Thousands have decided the question to their own satis faction by using a combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin known to druggists as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. A small dose gives a free, easy movement of the bowels. It is the best substitute for nature herself. In fact, since the ingredients are whoUy from the vegetable kingdom it may truthfully be said it is a natural laxative. Ita positive but gentle action oo the bowels make it an ideal remedy for constipation. The dose is small, and it may be taken with perfect safety until the bowels are regulated and act again of their own accord. The drugtiat will rotund your money it it fails to do as promised. PRICE AS ALWAYS In spite of crattly Increased laboratory costs due to the War, by sacrificing profits and absorbing war taxes are have main tained the price at which this family lax ative has been sold by druggists for the past 26 years. Two sixes ' SOc and (LOO. SDr. Caldwell's YRUP DEPSIN The Perfect JL Laxative FREE SAMPLES If you have never used Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin send for a free trial bottle to Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 468 Washington St., MonticeUo, IB. If there ace babies at home, ask for copy of Dr. Caldwell s book, "The Cart of Baby." Auction Purchase of Linens On Sale Wednesday at a Saving of 25 Household Linens from the Eastern Textile Mills and other special purchases pro vides opportunities very unusual to amply supply Bed Spreads, Table Damask, Towels and Crashes at a distinct saving. Special attention is directed to housekeeping, room ing houses and restaurants to take advantage of this offering to the full extent. 15c Crochet Wash Cloths, 10c In colon of pint; bine and yellow, the Air-Cel kind; lim it of three to a customer. 15c Towels, each, 10c Full bleached Turkish Towels, hemmed ends, soft and absor bent; while the lot lasts. 23c Towels, each, 19c Full bleached Huck Towels, hemmed ends, soft and absorbent kind, 18x36-inch. 40c Towels, each, 29c These are good values, linen Huck Towels, hemmed ends, wearing qualities unexcelled; a limited quantity only. 5Dc Towels, each, 39c One lot of full bleached Turkisb Towela. hemmed ,end, plain white or fancy borders, large size; extra weight and quality. 1.00 Towels, each, 79c These are very, fine, . full bleached Turkish Towels, hemmed ends, with pretty col ored borders; large size. 3.00 All Linen Dam ask, yd., 2.25 A limited quantity of an all linen, Irish make Damask, 70 inches wide. In an array of beautiful patterns. 3.50 Japanese Cloths, each, 2.50 A limited quantity of the now so popular blue print Lunch Cloths, 72-inch size. 59c Damask, yard,. 45c Made in a variety of pretty pat terns, the mercerized kind, 64 inches wide; very special. 1.00 Damask, yard, 69c This is a quality 'of very fine, mercerized, wears and launders like linen; 64 inches wide; in a range or very pretty patterns. 3.50 Spreads, ea., 5.93 A fortunate purchase of very high class, satiu damask Spreads, scalloped' and cut corner ends, large sfoe; made of a very select combed yarn. Special at tills price. 40c All Linen Crash, yard, 33c A limited" quantity of all linen, heavy, full bleached Toweling, with bine edec; special, per yard, 33j 2.25 Breakfast Cloths, each1.75 These are hemmed, ready for use, made of fine quality mercer ized Damask, in the breakfast size. 25c Crash, yard, 19c Full bleached, linen weft, with fancy blue borders; 18 inches wide. 18c Crash, yard, 15c Full bleached, in linen weave finish, 18 inches wide. 5.00 Spreads, each, 3.93 Satin spreads, hemmed ends, regulation size; a very fine yarn. 2.25 Spreads, each, 1.93 Large size crochet Bed Spreads, hemmed ends; all very pretty patterns; very special. 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