Lincoln Bureau of The DEMOS COME IN OPEN AGAINST V NEW CODE BILL Democratic Editors Endorse Scheme to Deprive People From Seeing Law Being Put Into Effect. (By a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, May 18. (Special.) If there was any question that the at tempt to invoke the referendum on the code bill was not a purely demo cratic scheme, that question was re moved yesterday when the meeting of editors, of the State Democratic Editorial association, held at the Lindell hotelin this city, came out squarely for Vhe program already prepared and put in force by Pro moter Fred Ayres to invoke the ref erendum on the law and make, inef fective the pledge of the republican state platform upon which the gov ernor, state officers and the mem bers of the legislature were elected. The editors endorsed unanimously the scheme to deprive the people of the state from the opportunity to see the law put in effect, being un willing to give the law-a square deal. This was done in the face of the fact that two former democratic governors, Morehead and s Neville, had urged the legislature under their : administration to enact into . law some similar proposition which would give the state a real business program. Failed to Fulfill Pledges. Democratic legislatures were so badly split up on the liquor and wo man suffrage questions that they did not find time to carry out the business ideas of their leaders. Re publicans in convention assembled a year ago came out squarely for a business plank along the lines urged by two democratic governors who had not influence enough with their own party to put into law the busi ness principles which these gover nors, after personal experience with the crude methods of business used by the state, discovered that a new business deal all around was badly needed. The republican convention endorsed in a plank in the platform , a new business proposition. Upon that plank thesnominees of the re- puojican party went oeiore tne peo ple and were elected. A republican governor.arrying out the wishes of that convention, endorsed by the people at the polls, had drawn uo a bill embodying the principles of that plank, and a republican legislature, true to its promise, enacted that ilank into law. Try to Blindfold People. Now we see the spectacle of a few would-be democratic leaders, contrary to the recommendation of their last two democratic governors, seeking to- invoke T the referendum upon that law. They tell the people that there is no politics in the propo sition, because a few republicans have signed the referendum peti Jions. yet . a democratic organiza tion has put into circulation the ref erendum petitions and now' a demo cratic editorial association, unani mously endorses the plan and, puts the .force of its organization behind the promotion committee. This committee makes its plea that the people do not understand the new code law. No statement they have made has come nearer the truth. Thank to a couple of dem ocratic papers in Omaha and Lin coln the people of the state have been led to believe that the new code law is a dangerous proposition-. Thanks to these twp papers whose editors are wise enough to know that if the Jaw is ever put into ef fect it will mean good by to demo cratic hopes for political prestige in this state for many years to come, the people are misinformed regard ing the real intent of the new law. Yet in the .face ' of their own Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company ' 522 Keeling Building, OMAHA TtUpkont Dougiat 3405 McKnight Budding, MINNEAPOLIS - Main Office, McCormidt Building, , CHICAGO ' P, A. Bmrft, Correspondent.'-"' acknowledgement that the people do not understand the law they. are asking them to sign petitions to hold the' law from being put in force, taking from the people the right and the privileges to see for them selves how the nw law will work out. They say the people are ig norant of the merits of the law yet they are asking them to sign a proposition of which they know nothing about and which as far as their knowledge goes may be the very best thing for the state that could be enacted. 'The action of these two demo cratic organizations ought to lift the curtain of secrecy and deceit prac ticed by the committee and the peo ple of the tate should know that the shrewdest political scheme ever worked by democrats is being pulled off before their very eyes under the camouflage of a nonpartisan move ment. Appoint Special Committee.' . That the meeting recognized the fact that the democratic party was in a bad way, was evident by the appointment of a committee of three, consisting of these shrewed democratic political editorial mana gers: V. M. Maupin of Gering, Senator John Tanner of Omaha and Horace M. Davis of Ord, whc will draw resolutions setting forth the "political situation, pation and state, as it appears to the editors, with especial reference to the mat ters already mentioned. It, was generally understood that the "matters already mentioned" applied specifically to the fact that they recognized tnat u legislation of the late republican legislature was ever allowed tQ be put in force, there would be little chance for the democrats for controling the state for many years to come. Henfce, as a purely self-preservation propo sition, the people must not be allowed to g'et a chance to see the laws work or it would be "Good-by democratic party." Make Special Rate of Two Cents Per Mile to Encampment of G. A. R. Lincoln, May 18. According to Assistant Adjutant General Bross of the G. A. R. encampment at Yprk, this week will be a record-breaker. Never in the history of the depart ment encampments have so many national officers of the different or ganizations participated in the ses sions. Capt. C. M. Adams, national com mander of the G. A. R., will be pres ent as will Miss Margaret W. Car ney of Melrose, Mass., president of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary; Mrs. Brooks of Boston, national president of the Daughters of Veterans; Eliza Brown Daggett of Attleboro, Mass., national president of the W. R. C, and it is also expected that the na tional' president of the Ladies off the Grand Army also will be there. A special rate of 2 cents per mile has been offered. Lincoln Plans Big Celeb ration fpr Her Returned Soldiers Lincoln, May IS. (Special.) Lincoln people are planning a big welcome to the boys from overseas, some time in June. Antelope Park will be the scene of the welcome and a full holiday will be declared. Business up town is expected to be at a stand-stui. TTffnrfra or Kpinor marl in prirA Col. William Hayward, well known former Nebraska man, for one . of the speeches, while some man of national reputation will be secured provided Colonel Hayward cannot be present. The committee has about $2,000 left in the fund which was subscribed for the purpose of receptions to Nebraska boys going through the city to the training camps a year ago and this will be added to considerably. Bee Want Ads pay big profits to the people who read them. The Young Wife Says ORIENT Coal! Jim and I think its great! We started housekeeping convinced that two could live as cheaply as one. v We heard Orient Coal : would give the best heat fpr low cost and would save us money. And it lived up to its reputa tion. Besides, it's a clean coal to handle, and 'there are so few ashes. v Jim and I have made all oup friends buy Orient, and they're tickled to death." YOU CAN BUY IT f ROM YOUR DEALER. INSIST ON GENUINE FRANKLIN COUNTY ORIENT. Omaha Bee Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Grain Firm in Suit for Damages Lincoln, May 18. A rule of the Omaha Grain exchange, or a custom of its members, that contracts for the sale anddelivery of grain sold to its members do notexpire until cancelled by one party of the con tract, cannot bind a seller of grain who has n& knowledge of such rule, according to. the opinion of the state supreme court. On July 11, 1916. he Vincent Grain company in Omaha entered into a written contract whereby John E. English of Cheney was to sell the company two cars of No. 2 wheat, to be-delivered on track at Cheney in 30 days, at 95?j cents per bushel, the number of bushels being approx imately 3,000. Defendant was un able to get his wheat threshed until late in July. On August 5 he or dered two cars, but the cars did not arrive until August 17. English wrote the graincompany that the had ordered the cars, and asked them to do likewise, but that he had only 2,603 bushels of wheat. On the 21st they wrote English that they were still looking for the grain and had.exended the contract. The next day they received word from the railway company that English had cancelled his order for cars and the company purchased enough grain to fill the contract, paying $1,412.69 in excess for the same. The district company held for the company, and the supreme court af firms the judgment that the plaintiff was entitled to recover tne difference between the market price at Cheney on August 11 and the contract price Court-Martial Powers May Be Made Similar to Civilian Courts Washington, May 18. A measure designed to modify radically the ex isting court-martial procedure of the army will be introduced at the coming session of congress, Senator Chamberlain of Oregon announced tonight in a statement which said that the bill had been prepared by Lt. Col. Samuel T. Ansell, who has taken a leading part in the recent controversy over present methods. In a resume of the measure. Sen ator Chamberlam, who was chair man of the military committer-in the last senate, added that court martial powers under the bill would be put into line with the theories which underlay civilian judicial pro cedure. It would require the as signment of competent counsel to soldiers charged with offenses be fore general and special courts, where more serious charges are to be taken; give the accused right to challenge and remove officers from the trial board against whom preiu dice may be alleged and make courts and judge advocates inde pendent of military commanders. TrainmensPass' Resolutions to Back President Wilson Columbus, O., May 18. Resolu tions endorsing the proposed league of nations and requesting a new trial for Thomas J. -Mooney, con victed in the San Francisco bomb plots were adopted today by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in convention here. The convention voted to support President Wilson in obtaining rati fication of the league covenant. Australian Parliament Members Address Editors Chicago. May 18. Thomas . D, Much and James Dooley, members of the Australian parliament, were the principal speakers tonight .at the banquet of the National Association of City Editors holding its third an nual meeting, lhey advocated co operation and organization of news paper workers. a HE BEE: OMAHA, frlONDAY, MAY 19, 1919. BONNET GIVES OMAHA A RARE SHOW OF MUSIC Celebrated French Master of Organ Plays Wonderful Program at St. Ce celia's Cathedral. By HENRIETTA M. REES. The organ recital by the cele brated French organist, Joseph Bonnet at St. Cecilias cathedral. Sunday evening,' proved to be one of the greatest musical treats which has eve fallen to the lot of Omaha peooleg The organ, most complicated of all musical instruments, is more like an orchestra' than a single in strument, and a musician who at- Ltains the front rank as an organist is the musician among musicians. Joseph Bonnet is one of those rare examples of veritable genius. His musicianlv qualities, his marvelous and amazing technic, his prodigious memory, and the beauty of his com positions, alike proclaim him as among the chosen few in the realm of music. Program a Wonder. The urogram he presented was a most difficult one, and . essentially classic in character. It would be enough for most organists to be able "to olav it at all, and to plav it well pnd wih the score in sight they would win for themselves an. im nortant position in musical favor. But he presented the entire program without one note of music, and with a finish and charm which i .rarely found in these complicated and tre mendous music?l works. ,Yet these numbers are only a few of his rep ertoire. He has unusually clear rut rhymth. and h's phrasing was so distinct and rraceful as to prove a constant de light. ' . The themes, and melodies of the various voices were always clearly defined, and, artistically sung, and there was never an inartistic pause to effect a single change of registra tion, such as sometimes seems in evitable with even widely known anH accomplished organists. Mr. Ronnet is a past-master of the tchn;c of the organ, and the technic of the organ is the most difficult of all musical technic. He has not only fluency of finders, but a ve'locitv of bravura of pedal tech nic which requires the most con summate skill and accuracy. There are many beautiful stops to be found in this new Casavant or pan, .the gift of Mr. Frank Burkley. An exquisite flute tone w'ould some times peep out in solo, or a warmly voiced reed would be heard sing inp in contrast to the organ or string tone, as the ' fancy of Mr. Bonnet dictated. The full organ has a rinsing son ority which makes possible dra matic climaxes and a majestic breadth jot sound most impressive. Beauties of Music Displayed. Mr. Bonnet's share of the program opened with a group of three num bers from the early composers, fore runners of Bach. A joyous Pre lude," bv purcell: an interesting and quaint "Recit de Tierce en Taile," bv1 De Grigny.'' and a charming Prelude, by Clerambault, in which the piccolo in combination gave a graceful bell-like effect. Mr. Bonnet presented the "Fan tasia and Fugue" in G minor, by Bach, at a delightfully rapid tempo and with tremendous dramatic ef fect. The tenth organ concerto by Handel, with its beauteous adagio, and brilliant fast movement which followed, also gave the organist op portunity to display both his artis tic interpretation and his great vitruosity. The smaller numbers of the program were all played with repose and individual charm, and varied tone color. Thaf three compositions of his own ' which Mr. Bonnet' presentedj were most interesting. There was much beauty of melody and ease of expression and fertility of imagi nation to be found in all of them, and the registrations brought out many varied beauties of the organ. In his "Variations de Concert,' Mr. Bonnet surpassed himself. A bril liant cadenza, on the pedal key board, with the feet alone, was played with a skill one hardly imagined possible. Arpeggios, swift runs, and thirds and chords .followed each other in rapid sequence in this brilliant portiojl, ever working up to the tremendous climax 'with which the number closed. Choral Society Sings, Well. The Catholic Choral society, under the baton of J. H. Simms, presented three religious numbers in English with excellent musical effect. This society has only been rehearsing two months, but it is a great credit to Mr. Simms, and to the singers themselves that each number was presented with finiss, and an ensemble of which many an olderi organization could be proud. Attack, phrasing and expression were always regarded, and the "re sults were highly satisfying. future appearances of this so1 ciety will be awaited with interest. Mr. Harry Burkley and Mrs. Bertha Coffey Ahsmann were heard to ad vantage in the solo parts with the choir. MiS? Winifred Traynor played the accompaniments for the choir with excellent taste and ability. "Muffed" the "Marseillaise." It was unfortunate that the an nouncement that Mr. Bonnet would play the Marseillaise" at the close of the program was not understood by the audience. It was more un fortunate, when Mr. Bonnet started to play it, that all of the audience did not immediately stop and stand at attention. A number of them did, but this terrible lack of courtesy on the part of the audience was the result of ignorance and thoughtless ness on the part of those who so offended, and was in no way meant as a lack of appreciation ' for the visiting artist, Mr. Bonnet, nor his wonderful country, toward which Omahans have the warmest feelings. Nevertheless, so many were so thoughtless that one blushed for' the 11-breeding of his fellows: The Advertiser who use The Re Want Ad Column increases his business thereby and the persons. who read them profit by the oppor tunities offered" B WEN MAKE 550-MILE TRIP FROM ILLINOIS - Arrive at York, Neb., to Take Part in the G. A. R. En campment Which Opens Today. York, Neb., May 18. (Special Telegram.) Lt. G. H. McKay and Sergt. C. M. Benton arrived in York at p. m., from Scott's Field, Belleville, 111., in a Curtis flying machine. ' They came under the instructions of the government to give exhibi tions in flying during the G. A. R. encampment which begins here Monday and will last three days. Lieutenant McKay and Sergeant Benton left Belleville, Ills., at 6:15 this morning and arrived at Chilli coth, Mo., at 9, where they stopped for two hours for oil, arriving in York at 3 p. m., being five hours and 45 minutes flying the 550 miles. They made the trip in a Curtis J. N. 4 H. plane, with H. S. motor. They traveled at an altitude of about 3,000 feet and encountered good weather all the way. AT THE THEATERS rTlHE Four Husbands," a min I iature musical comedy, of- fered as a headline .attraction at the" Orpheum this week, is a live ly and artistic bit of entertainment of real merit. Jack Boyle and Kitty Brjan appear in the principal roles, and they are supported by a com pany of competent people. A cho rus of young women appear in a se ries of costume changes, pleasing to the eyes of both men and women. The closing ensemble, in which the women appear as symbolic, charac terizations, stamps the production as suggestive of a Broadway show. The scenery and music are satisfy ing, and altogether it is a refresh ing entertainment. ' Martha Hamilton, accompanied by Fred Thomas and Bert Carpenter, offer an amusing skit entitled, "Oh, You Wqmen," by Joseph L. Brown ing. The act serves its mission of provoking hearty laughter. William XJemarest and fcstene Collette got away with a large share of the applause with their "Trifling talk, fancy fiddling and careless 'cello." Mr. Demarest has a little acrobatic interpolation which hits the right spot. Percy Bronson and Winnie Baldwin make merry for a few minutes in "1919 Songology," a pot pourri of music and mirth. Black and O'Donnell, as "The Violinist and the Boob," add their share to tjie merriment of the bill. Mr. O'Don nell is out of the ordinary as a boob. Turner and Grace are entertaining as novelty jugglers. The Flemings offer an artistic series of acrobatfc posing. The kinogram screen news of the world and the Orpheum travel weekly are interesting motion pic ture features. Headlining at the Empress thea ter this week is Herbert Lloyd with his company with a rapid fire of burlesque imitations of vaudeville acts. The rapidity with which the various imitations are presented keeps the audience in an uproar of laughter. Two exceptionally good looking and lavishly Costumed girls add to the attraction of the act. The Four Casters ably present a won derful exhibition of aerial gymnas tics. Dick Arnold and Sammie Styne introduce- a smart line of pat ter, character impersonations and harmony singing. "The Twentieth Century Squaw" is presented by Rainbow Lilly and Mohawk. They combine the popular "jazz" of today with the costuming and characteris tics of the Indian. Emmy Wehlen is featured in the photoplay attrac tion "The Amateur Adventuress." A Mack Sennett comedy, Chester Out ing picture and Pathe Weekly are also shown. Rupture Kills 7,000 Annually Seven thousand persons each year are laid away the burial certificate being marked "Rupture." WhyT Because the unfortunate ones had neglected themselves or had been merely taking care of the sign (swelling) of the affliction and paying no attention to the cause. What are you do ing? Are you neglecting yourself by wear ing a truss, appliance, or whatever name you choose to call itt At best, the truss is only a makeshift a false prop against a collapsing wall and cannot be expected to act as more than a mere mechanical support. The binding pressure retards blood circulation, thus robbing the weak ened muscles of that which they need most nourishment. But science has found a way, and every truss sufferer in the land is invited to make a FREE test rutht in the orlvacv of their own home. 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Diseased Teeth Pcor Health. 412 Securities Bldf . Phone Doug. 6863. EXPECT INQUEST IN DROWNING OF 3 lOMYOUTHS Accident on Saturday Was First Since Building of ! Reservoir Nearly 40T Years Ago. Coroner Cutler is expected to or der an inquest to place the respon sibility for the death of Frank Bishop. Tracy Rex Boot and Willie Kilibardo, the three boys who Sat urday evening drowned in the Fair mount park reservoir. It was the first accident that has occurred at-the reservoir since it was built nearly 40 years ago. The big basin is protected by a stout wire fence that rises four feet above the stone coping that forms tfie rim of the reservoir, making it more than six feet high. For years there was no fence at all around the basin and then only a small frail "protec tion was provided. When the teservoir was rebuiltand enlarged by the city the substantial protec tion now there was installed. The draining,of the big basin was not completed until after 4 o'clock Sunday morning and the work of refilling it did not commence until last evening. It will not be filled until this afternoon. Chairman Jensen and Superin tendent Etnyre took advantage of the opportunity to install the fine central fountain that had been pur chased. It is a burst of water that rises to' a height of 30 feet in the center of ' the basin and covers a surface area of nearly 60 feet. It has 13 jets, one central perpendicu lar and 12 radials, six spraying at an angle xof 45 degrees and six hor izontal. The pressure is secured from the Charles street tower. In addition Jto adding greatly to the beauty the big spray helps to aerate the water in the main basin. OBITUARY. - PGA, Miss Nora, 4? years old, died Sunday of pneumonia. The: body will be shipped from Heafey and Heafey's chapel, 2611 Farnam street, this afternoon at 5 o'clock via the Rock Island road to Shelby, la., for burial. Bankers v Present Location: Ground Floor Bee Bldg. Entranc 04 17th Street Sid. Comes to Get Clothes for Starving People in Near East' States J. G. McNeal, who has been sent to this city by the American conw mittee for relief in the near cast to collect a car load of clothing for destitute Armenians, stated Sunday that but little progress had been made in gathering the clothes up to date. "If the residents of this city could only realize the conditions in Ar menia, the clothing asked for could be easily gathered," he stated. "More than a half million orphans under 10 years of age loolc to this country for aid. Unless- it is quick ly forthcoming, they' too will per ish. Already only 2,500,000 Armeni ans of all sexes and ages remain of the former 6,000.000. The brutal Turk, aided by pestilence and star vation, has accounted for the dif ference. The population has been deported and slaughtered and the industries of the country destroyed as far as possible. ' "American relief committees have been organized. Food is insuffi cient in that untortunate country, and this country is trying to make good that want. , The need for clothing is imperative. In fact, it is almost unobtainable there - at any price. Anything is worn for eloth- "Mr. McNeal stated that any kind of clothing, if it can be worn at all, Will be acceptable. The Gordon Van and Storage company has agreed to freely send its trucks and wagons for any old clothing which the people of this city may desire to give. Blankets, quilts and sheets, also old shoes are very much desired by (the committee. INDIGESTION you have any trouble with your digestion Chamberlain's Tablets will do you good. They strengthen the stomach and enable it do perform its functions naturally. They only cost a quarter. Announcement THE OFFICES of the Bankers Realty Investment Company- which have been located for nearly five years past in the 17th. and Farnam Street corner offices 'of The Bee Building, ground floor, will, on about June 1st be permanently located at 100 Bee Building (on the next floor above.). We wish further to announce that the Bankers 1 Realty Investment Company is again preparing to resume its pre-war ac tivities and to undertake building contracts of every kind. . There never has been a time when the need for homes and apartments is so urgent, and we have equipped this organization to handle the design and to supervise the con struction' of buildings of this character in conformity with; the needs of the period .through wlrh we are passing. , We will be pleased to give in terestecparties all possible assist ance in the securing of small or large homes', apartment or com-, mercial buildings to be adapted to tbeir special needs and finance. Realty Investment Company Incorporated- 150 OMAHANS OFF TO VISIT PEOPLE OF FOURSTATES Party of Loyal Boosters to Arrive at Alliance This ' mummy, him maivc Sixty-Nine Stops. Omaha boosters, more than 15l: strong, left for Alliance, Neb., over the Burlington railroad at 6 o'clock 1:icf fito-lit ml thm fire lan rtf ik l orty-first Omaha trade excursion. The nartv is roninnstd of mf m 'bers or representatives of practic-' ally every business or commercial institution of importance in the city. Dan Desdunc and his band of 25 for half an hour before the train pulled Out the band's best efforts were devoted to serenading those '. who assembled to see the party off. The men will arrive in 'Alliance at 6:45 this morning and remain there for about two hours. Sixty nine stops will be made during the trip at various cities and towns in Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado 'and Montana. At each of these stops the mem bers of the party will be accorded a reception and Nentertainment by the local commercial and business organizations. The trip is the first excursion in six years. During the war and for a year prior to the jwar these ex- VUlOIUlia TV V, V If) 141 1 V-U UVU3 w unsettled conditions. , The party will return to Omaha on May 25. , Location About June 1st: 100 Bee Bldg. Reached via Farnam Stret Entrance.