Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1919)
s" - THE - BEE:- OMAHA, SATURDAY, MAY . 10, 1919. Lincoln Bureau of The Omaha B6e Hvrno nrriioro ft I I. II U 1 1 1. 1 UVLV TO ENTER DEBATE ON NEWCODE LAW Quotes Many .Authorities in Effort to Justify ' Holding Up Statute; Republicans . Ready to Sign. Lincoln, May 9. Fred C Ayers, general director of the plan to in voke the referendum on the new code law, rather than allow the peo ple a chance to tpy it out and see for themselves whether it has merit, has refused the, 'challenge of the governor to a series of joint debates and. 'quotes, scripture, Shakespeare, Hoyle arid a few other authorities in an effort to justify his act of holding up a law passed by the last legislature jn the interests of a bet ter system of running the business of the state. Mr. Ayers says he has found 30 republicans who have been willing to put their names, to a petition to hold up the new code law and pre vent the putting in operation a plaHform pledge of the republican party which it promised the people, and which a republican legislature, true to its promise, enacted into 1st w Can Not Take Time. . He charges th'at he will be too busy trying to get enough names on his petitions to Tioldup thu5aw and can not accommodate the gov ernor in a series of debates, but thinks he could find some fellows who would be foolish enough to run ,up against the governor's buzz He says heNwilt furnish a list of subscribers to the fund backing the referendum move at a later date. The t principal -argument in the statement follows: s "After the petitions are filed with the secretary of state,, it will be more than a year before The code bill can be voted upon, and do you not think that the people will have plenty of time to discuss and digest this law? In the meantime a con stitutional convention, will have been called to decide the matter of a state constitution. Then why go to the expense of the many thou sands of dollars of the people's money that will be required to put this law into effect, besides the du plicating of all the present state of fices which are fearfully crowded as it is? Why not 'allow the conven tion to decide what kind of a gov ernment we ought to have, and not leave this question to yourself alone? You have had so little ex perience in state government that the people, I think, would be more willing to trust the hundred men who will be elected to that conven tion to solve this problem than to one who is apparently so untried." WynotMan Would Make . T -1 ! 1 bermans Use English Over Telephone Lines Lincoln, May 9. The State Rail way commission has received a communication from E. F. Ferber of Wynot in which it is stated that German subscribers on the mutual farm telephone line out of that place south are holding secret meetings and are trying to work up a new company to establish a line over which' they can talk in the German language. Considerable objection ha been made to the use of the German lan guage over the lines of that ex change, and some of the subscribers have insisted that it must be stopped. Mr. Ferber is of the opin ion that the time has come to talk v the language of an American cit izen, and closes his letter wjjh' the following paragraph: "Why is it the Germans are al lowed to domineer over lis Amer icans so, now that we have won the war over Germany?" Omaha Street Railway Company Applies for an Increase in Fares Lincoln, May 9. Claiming that the company has spent its $1,500,000 depreciation fund for the purpose of extending "its lines and that it has nothing left to build up its equip ment, the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway company appeared m supreme court today and through its attorney, J. L. Webster, asked for relief. . xThe company says that its reve nues are not sufficient to bring in funds to run the lines and that it is . necessary to have an increase in fares to meet the emergency. There is no money to pay interest or divi dends and the limit has been reach ed in the issuance of bonds. It is simply a proposition to get -more revenue to meet conditions, the company says. Must Rebate for Length of v Time Phones Were Broken Lincoln, May 9. The Lincoln Telephone company will be required to rebate to its subscribers for ex change remxal on phones which were out ofcominission because of the storm in April. The company will be. allowed to have seven days credit, but where phones were out of com mission longer than that Jime the company must make good the loss to its phone subscribers. This is the order of the State Railway com mission, issued Friday.. finxernnr Tallre nn "finnr! wwwiiivi uirew vil .www Government" at Hartington Lincoln, May 9. Governor Mc Kelvie was at Hartington yester day and delivered an address to the people of that town. When asked if he talked on the code bill, he replied that his subject was "Good Government" and that 'meant the same thing. He .will deliver the commence ment address of the Lexington high cbool Thursday evening, May 15. P. A. Barrows, Correspondent.- Deaths in State. Show Big Increase in 1918; Flu Gven as Cause Lincoln, May 9. A total of 15,637 deaths were registered in this state for the year 1918, according to re ports prepared in the office of the state board of health and also 676 stillborn deaths. The record for 1917 was 11,321, the increase being doubtless due to the flu, of which there were 4,332 deaths in the state. In Douglas county there were 3,534 deaths and in Lancaster county 1,398. Of these 1,344 deaths were from the flu in Douglas and in Lan caster, 484. . There were 29,736 births in the state, 4,082 in Douglas county and 1,854 in Lancaster. It is estimated that perhaps a con siderable number of deaths were not recorded. It is known that in SHeri dan county on the Indian reserva tion there were about 90 deaths from the flu. when but 34 were re ported. It is reported to the office that the Indians buried their dead immediately upon death and in many cases did-not make a report. Syrian Soldier Awarded $12 Per Week Compensation Lincoln, May 9. Twelve dollars a week has been awarded Samuel A. Siam, a Syrian soldier who en listed from Lincoln, by the compen sation commissioner of the state la bor bureau. Siam was injured in March while employed as a fireman for the Lin coln Traction company which re sulted in a hernia. The company had charged that the injury was one of long-standing, but as Siam's dis charge from the United States serv ice : declared him to be in perfect health, the commissioner awarded the claim, which will date trom the 12th day of April, and until the dis ability is removed. - BIGGEST WINTER WHEAT CROP IN STATE'SJSTORY Crop Expected to Be 70,700, 000 Bushels Which, at $2 Per Bushel, Would Bring . $141,000,000. Lincoln, Neb., May 9. (Special). Winter wheat improved during the past month and present chances for a record productionare excel lent. The condition of 101 per cent compared to 97 per cent last month indicates a production of 70, 700,000 bushels, which is more than twice the production last year. At $2.00 a bushel this will add $141,400, 000 to the wealth of Nebraska farm ers. This is the latest estimate of A. E. Anderson of the bureau of crop estimates and E. R. Da&ielson, secretary of the Nebraska board of agriculture. The abandonment is practically negligible this year. This is an un usual record in view of the extreme ly adverse conditions until the sec ond week of last October,, and can be accounted for by a sufficient moisture supply' and a minimum of low temperature since that time. Cool, wet weather this spring has caused exceptional tooling. Some fear has been expressed that theJ thick stand may induce rust or that it may lodge or dry out. Wheat is a little in advance of , the usual, which decreases the chance for rust. Plenty of rain for another month will almost settle its moisture re quirements as dry weather is prefer able for wheat during the three weeks preceding harvest. While some lodging may be expected from the large, rank growth, the present condition i! preferable to the small, spindling growth produced by a dry, unfavorable season. Last year's harvests were - very light and this should leave an abundant supply of available plant food for the heavy stand of 'wheat. In-view of this, there is little room at present for the pessimists. 9,000,000 Bushels Promised. ' The condition of winter wheat for the United States is 100.5 per cent compared to 99.8 per cent a month ago. This promises a production of approximately 900,000,000 bushels compared to 558,449,000 bushels the final estimate last year. The condition of rye is 102 per eent which indicates a production of 7,127,999 bushels. The condition of rye for the United States is 95.3 per cent. , ' The preliminary 'estimate of all tame hay is 1,769,000 aCres. The in crease in acreage is due largely to the ever increasing acreage of alfal fa, having probably a slightly lower acreage than Kansas. The possible harvest of wild hay may be 2,717, 000, acres. This may vary consid able according to conditions. The present condition of all hay is ex cellent. Alfalfa especially is farther advanced than usual for this date. Only 6 per cent of last year's crop of all hay remains on farms com pared to 13 per cent a year ago. The condition of pastures is very, good. Spring Plowing Complete. About 55 per cent of the plowing for spring planting was completed May 1. It was delayed ty contin ued rains. Approximately 4 per cent of the spring planting and sowing"was done by May 1. The seeding of oats and spring wheat was delayed by numerous rains. The mortality of live stock for the past year was about the aver age, except in the . case of swine where it was lower. The past wint er was very favorable for livestock. Shortage of feed reduced the vital ity of the stock in some sections of the state. The general health of all live stock has been good. In general farm conditions are very good. Aside from the delay of farm work by the numerous rains, most reports indicate that farmers are well pleased with the prospects. With a large reserve supply of Sub soil moisture there is less to worry about than last spring when the Mid-Month List-of " .VI mm. m o WXWi eco Rag Song "Chong'' Has Come Along "Chong" is here the Chinese rag I It's very queer a Chinese jag! Chong's girl m Hong Kong gets a shock I .The music makes you fairly rock! On the,back,"One and Two and Three and Four, Rock-a-Bye." Now start rocking your baby ! A-2714-85c On a Little Farm in Normandie" A song of international sentiment. An American doughboy finds his ideal "On a Little Farm in Normandie." He'll surely settle there if she'll say "oui". Coupled with "Little Old Lady O' Mine." A-2715 85c INVEST I IN VICTORY i LOAN riaiQi Invest in the Victory Loan Complete the Task The boys are Coming back from "over there. Some of them are maimed or blinded, permanently debarred from all the normal joys of life. Some of them will never come back. It's up to you to give the survivors the sort of welcome they deserve. And that's the thrill ing joy of the knowledge that you're still with them, .hat the Victory Loan has gone over big. Complete heir task. Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan uday A Few More Mid-Month Hits Keep the Home Fire Burning (Till the Boys Come Home) ) Rosa Ponselle and Columbia Stellar Quartette J 49585 $1.50 Ja-Dat (Ja-Da, Ja-Da, Jing, Jing, Jing) Fox-trot Rainy Day Blues Fox-trot Wilbur Sweatman'a Original Jazz Band Colmku CrafbnolM Slmodord Model up to $30Oi Poriod Dseirfne OP to $3100 p w wn . Mes m wsatiiiii vma UUI1U Some Day I'll Make You Glad Sterling Trio Wait and See (You'll Want Me Back) ;, Henry Burr and Ruth Lenox Sweet Siamese Fox-trot v v Earl Fuller's Rector Novelty Orchestra Ruspana One-step Eark Fuller's Rector Novelty Orchestra New Colombia Records on Sale the 10th and 20th of Every COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE COMPANY, New York A-2707 85c A-2713 85c A-2712 85c Month subsoil was practically -dry. The corn acreage may be increased this year at the expense of the acreage of oats. Preparation of corn ground has been delayed by the many rains and farmers will be very busy plant ing corn as soon as conditions be come more favorable. The alfalfa harvest may begin a little earlier this year than usual,. Soldiers' Home Notes. Grand Island. Neb., Hay I. (Special) Decoration day la being spoken or with much Interest thla year, as all feel It to be their duty to show their respect to their comrades In arms. . The husky old rets who have charge of the autos that ply between Grand Island and the home, In the pasaengei business, are growing quite polite, so much so that It has attracted attention. The drivers can be found standing by the side of their cars ready to assist any passenger in or out, cleanly shaven, shoes polished, and coats buttoned; In fact, they aie an Invit ing bunch to ride with. Clarence Hopkins has taken t trip to Sterling, Oolo., to visit with a brother. Mrs. Hopkins has accepted a position In the home laundry. Postmistress Miller returned last even ing from her visit In Colorado, and is receiving a hearty welcome from th Bnrkett membership. Her outing appears to have been very beneficial to her health. An accident occurred about noon Thurs day on the farm, In which one of a team of runaway mules suffered fractured leg. Postal Appointments. Washington, May 9. (Special Telegram.) Charles E. McNaliy has been appointed postmaster at Ines, Holt county, Nebraska, vice Michael B. Hlgglns, resigned. Women's Clubs Hold Annual Convention at Table Rock Table Rock, Neb., May 9. (Spe cial.) The 16th annual convention of the women's club of the first dis trict convened at Table Rock Tues day aftcrnoony The meeting was called to order by the' president, Mrs. Hugh La Master of Lincoln. The address of welcome, for the city, was given by F. A. Stech, and for the club by Mrs. E. D. Wood. The response was given byMrs. Judson Douglas of .Tecumseh.i Tues day evening a banquet was served at the Lincoln hotel, at which 122 plates were set. Wednesday morn- ing Mrs. T. J. Doyle of Lincoln gave a talk on "Common Sense in Dress," and reports of committees were read. Wednesday afternoon the state president, Mrs. A. EShel dtn, gave an address on "Poetry of the Great War." . Mrs. J. R. Pierson cf Table Rock' read a paper on "Music in War Times." Wednesday evening Miss Ida Johnson of the I incoln public school, talked on the art of story telling, and told the story of "The Whistling Mother." ' Mrs. W. L. Morrill of Sterling was elected president and Mrs. Waitie Charlton of Palmyra, vice president. May Mid-Month Records In You can call at our store and in our sound proof parlors hear all the new records described in the large ad on this page, together with many other new ones. THE COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH the world's greatest instrument of its kind, mav be had at. this anro tv. . wo aUVi W is no gooa reason why you should not have one sent to your home today, for we have made it very easy for you to buy. You may open a charge account, select the style of phono graph you like best and have it sent with a list of records to your home. Terms of payment may be arranged to suit each individual customer. 1 ' if- (fm The Columbia g Is Different. You will find it unmistakably different visibly and audibly different from any phonograph you have ever known A demonstration will convince you. See us today. i We cordially invite you to call and hear the lata records. R. S. RICHMAN, Ord, Neb. Columbia Records make the world's best music possible for home " enjoyment. You are cor dially invited to call and inspect oui line of machines and hear the latesi cords. We invite you to pay us visit. No obligation to buy, but let us demon strate the wonders of the Columbia. NEIL P. BRENNAN O'NEILL, NEB. 1 EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE A COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA you'll enjoy the demonstrations ol songs and recitations by the world's artists eiven by the Columbia Grafo nolas in our store this month. Place your order now. VERSAW DRUG CO. GORDON, NEB. The Board of Education will sell nine houses situated between 30th and 33d Streets on Burt and Cuming streets at' Public Auction, May 12. Sale starts, 1 p. m. Houses- to be moved from the premises within thirty days. Terms, cash. Jas. L. Dowd, auc tioneer. , For particulars of sale inquire of the undersigned. W. T. Bourke, Secretary 603 City Hall The Latest S!f Music is always obtainable on, Columbia Records, -whether it be ' jazz, opera, or sacred. . , Call and hear the late hits it is always pleasure to demon strate the merits of the Colum bia. , Troyer Furniture Co., Friend, Neb. IF IT'S A COLUMBIA It's musical perfection person ified. , Our line of machines and rec ords is complete. KOUTSKY-PAVLIK CO. v SOUTH SIDE. 0lh COLUMBIA GRAFONOLAS The one incomparable musical in strument that every music-loving home should have. Our record department is a favorite spot for all Grafonola owner. L. C. HARRIS, David City, Neb. Bring Joy $bs Into the Home With a Columbia We carry a complete stock of machines and records for your immediate selection. You are cordially invited to call and hear the latest hits. Opera House Pharmacy Schuyler. Nebraska.' ' VISIT OUR DAILY CONCERTS Musical History in the Making. " As a result of the World War there have been written most en . Joyable songs all with appealing patriotic nota as well as infinite home niM.1 Tk. pALiMki. ffm .V.. i,mwm h..t (h.t fan H nHtaltlAf! W KV' invite you to hear a demonstration of our complete line. Robert Gooddall Si Ogallala, Neb. NT Entertain Your Friends With late selections on 4he Columbia Grafonola. We carry a large line of macrrines and records from which to make your selection. We cordially invite you to call and hear the late records. REYNOLDS & SON, Culbertson, Neb. Abte: - . THE COLUMBIA Makes the world's best music possible for home enjoyment. You are cordially irivited to visit our store for an inspection of the very latest models in all woods and for a review of uie newest records. I New records received on the 1st. 10th and 20th of mrh I month. Q STREET PHARMACY FRANK. J. HERMANSKY, Prop. South Side Dealer. ;. - 2725 Q Street K The Clothes We Sell are a step ahead in style and quality. You can't find any better. We've seen ev erybody's finest and we kno w that in fashion, , in fab ric, in : fit and in dollar V for - dolla? value this store "as usual" leads the field with the best and finest clothes made. New Waist -Line Models for Young Men . I !j 18 '45 Fancy Mixtures and Plain Colon It you're fifty in years' and thirty in. thought, we've a style to suit you in pattern and model from 325. S30. 835. 840. 850. t We Make It a Point to Clothe Men Properly; ,;. and in .Keeping , With . Their Age. 7 Handsome New Shirts - New patterns and colorings,1 in Madras, Flbera and Silk; a good assortment at . any price you want to pay $1.50. 82. 82.50. 83. and op to 310. Spring Underwear in the good make and quaUtlM. U- and athletic style, aoft cotton fibar,. mad ras, nainsook, mnlla and silk 81.00 to 86.50. ! HATS Ton know what shape la mast becoming whw yo and that's enough' to know. Just take tba on that pleaaea mm. V.varv flaw atvlA la urifiwri $3.00 to $8.00 ffl 1415 FAJtHAM STB1ET. The Drexel Kid Says: "Beat Steel Shod Shoes, why you can't even tie 'em. Dad says they're the best Kids' shoes made." DREXEL BOYS' SHOES Your Boy needs the best shoes you can buy for him. Don't be satisfied with the just-as-good kind. Insist on having Boys' sizes, 1 to 5H, $3.50 Little Men's 9 to 13 $2.75 TEEL HOD HOES Our reputation of thirty years of selling Boys' Shoes is back of every pair of them. One pair hi these shoes will outwear two pairs of ordinary boys' shoes. - DREXEL SHOE CO. 1419 Farnam Street Mail Orders Solicited. Parcel Peat Paid. Road Convention County Commissioners. -Engineers. Road Boosters Urged to Attend Omaha Lincoln and Denver Highway Convention at Holdrege May 13th arid 14th