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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 14. 1919. Lincoln Bureau of The Omaha Bee P. A. Banows. Correspondent Otto Zummwinkel Is Governor McKel Private Secretary ivies BROWNE NAMED STATE RAILROAD BOARD MEMBER Parsimony of Legislature 'Given by Wilson as Reason for Resigning From :i Office. J; Lincoln, Sept. 13. (Special.) ifhorne A. Browne was appointed by Governor McKelvie today to like the place of Victor E. Wilson at a member of the Nebraska State Railway commission. Mr. Wilson, Vfhose resignation becomes effective )ctober 1, will enter into a partner ship with U. G. Powell, until two months ago chief accountant of the Nebraska State Railway commis sion. The men will practice com roercial law in Lincoln. Mr. Wilson indicated some time ego that he intended to resign to re enter the private practice of law. Then he blamed the federal authori ties for encroaching upon the pow ers of the various railway commis sions until the work had become practically impossible. 'In his letter to the governor Mr. Wilson says that the legislature has been so parsimonious with the railway commission that it has been unable to retain its most valuable employes. As an example of the im portance of the work of the commis sion Mr. Wilson says that the peo ple of Nebraska pay over $100,0110, 1)00 annually to the public service corporations coming under its ri'gu , lation. ' T. A. Browne, who succeeds Com tnissioncr Wilson, is a former Lin coln newspaper man and has M'rved as secretary of the railway commis sion for two years. The place pays a salary of $3,000 a year. Browne is a republican, while Wilson is a dem ocrat His resignation removes the last of the democrats from the state Louse. Two Applications Made for Charters for Banks Lincoln, Sept. 13. The following j Applications for charters were re- i ceived and filed in the bureau of: banking during the week of Septan- , ber 7: . , Bank of Dix, Dix, Neb.; capita!-, ration, $15,000. Proposed officers:, George M. Winkelman, president:; Joseph Heywood, vice president; George S. Jewett, cashier. Farmers' State bank, Dixon, Neb.! : capitalization, $20,000. Proposed j officers: J. J. Stanley, president : V. I N. High, vice president; C. N. Colo- 1 bridge, cashier, j Department of Finance Office Being Prepared West Point Priest Named Head of Beemer Pansn Wttt Point, Xel)., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.") Kcv. A. E. Klemenz. for nianv viars a priest at West Toint, Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) Governor McKelvie today appointed O'tto Zummwinkel of Utica, Neb., as his private secre tary to succeed Phil Bross, who re cently resigned that position to be come secretary of finance under the new code cabinet. The secretary s salary will be $2,000 a year. Mr. Zummwinkel attended the state university and got his bachelor of arts degree in 1915. Later he graduated from the state law school. Until recently he was con nected with the legal department of the state headquarters of the Aetna Life Insurance company of New York. When America entered the war, Mr. Zummwinkel enlisted in the aviation service and was com missioned a lieutenant. He is 26 years old. South Dakota Sheriff Is Arrested on Theft Charge Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 13. (Spe cial Telegram.) E E. Dever, sher iff of Turner county, and William MaJoney of Parker were arrested in Sioux Falls Saturday on informa tion filed by United States Marshal Hickey charging them with com plicity in the theft of about $3,000 from the Milwaukee railroad depot at Menno several weeks ago. First Appealed Fremont Liquor Case Won by State Fremont, Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe i t j iciai.l lolin mvanson was urami guilty of selling intoxicating liquor by a jury in district court and was fined $100 and costs by Judge But ton. Swanson appealed, the case from justice court. The jury was out frr only a few minutes. It is the first case ever appealed in Fre mont Hiice the prohibitory law went into effect. Offer $100 an Acre for Potatoes in the Field Hpiuinorford. Neb.. Sept. 13. (Special.) age yield Farmers having aver have been offered $100 an acre in l tie lieia ior ineir po tato crop. The recent rains have helped the potato situation at least 20 per cent. A large proportion of this year's crop will go to Wyom ing and Montana. Beatrice Business Men May Build Modern Hotel Beatrice. Neb., Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) As there is no prospect of the Paddock hotel, which was de stroyed by fire August I, being re built, the business men of t he city have called a meeting in community club rooms here Tuesday noon to discuss the proposition of erecting a fireproof modern hotel. Lincoln, Sept. 13. The south half oi Governor McKelvie's office suite is being rearranged and fitted up for the use of the new department of finance, of which Phil F. Bross is secretary. ' On account of this, the entrance io the executive office is being changed back to the place where it formerly was. Space is being ar ranged for additional employes in the finance department, where the bookkeeping for the entire state house will be done. Cnonrer in Molro ArlHrocc at National. Convention :', Lincoln, Sept. 13. Chief Spencer of the Nebraska live stock bureau will attend the convention of federal .and live stock sanitary officials at Chicago October 6 to 8, inclusive, and will make a talk there regarding problems on the control and eradi cation of animal tuberculosis. One of the chief troubles he will tell the gathering is that eastern states at tempt to get rid of their tubercular Stock by shipping it west. (Guarantee Otoe County Quota to Jewish Relief Nebraska City, Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) Nebraska City put its Shoulder to the wheel and agreed to make sure that Otoe county's quota of the Nebraska fund for the relief of Jewish war sufferers is subscribed during the campaign text week. The amount is $10,870. ; Reed Succeeds Gaston. Lincoln, Sept. 13. Charles Reed ht Arnold has been appointed by Secretary of State Amsberry as bookkeeper in that office. He will take the place of Orvin Gaston, who Jwill enter the university. Mr. Gas ton will continue to work in the office at odd times that he can spare from his studies. has been appointed by the arch bishop to take charge of the parish at Beemer. He began his work there this week. Father Klemenz is widely known throughout this section. Want Electric Lights. Hoatrice, Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) A petition was circulated in Filley asking the village board to call a special bond election for elec tric lights. The towns of Filley, Rock-ford and Virginia plan to build a transmission line from the Holmesville plant. Farmers will connect up and install electric lights in their homes. LAYMEN DENIED ADMISSION TO CONFERENCE Methodists Approve Plan for $1,000,000 Fund for Wes leyan and $500,000 for Omaha. Lincoln, Sept. 13. (Special.) The annual conference of the Meth odist church, in session here, voted not,to admit laymen to the sessions. The proposal required 177 votes to pass and lacked but two of enough to win, the ballot resulting 175 to 91. The debate over the question of admitting laymen to the conference sessions was spirited, its advocates claiming that it would increase the efficiency ofthe church. Those op posing it said it was not fair to ad mit laymen after ministers had to spend several years of study in or der to gain admission. The resolution passed by the lay men favoring a minimum salary of $1,500 for full-time ministers was approved by the conference. A million-dollar fund for Wes leyan, $500,000 for the Methodist hospital at Omaha and $50,000 for the Crowell Home for the Aged at Omaha were approved by the con ference. The $1,000,000 drive for Wesleyan is the start of a $3,000,000 campaign. The Methodist hospital at Omaha is badly crowded, the con ference was informed, while the Cor well home was badly in need of as sistance. Delegates selected by the Meth odist laymen for the general confer ence in Des Moines are: Lincoln District E. M. Avery, LTniversity Place. Omaha District John Lewis, Omaha. Tccumseh District T. T. Young, Ashland. Holdrege District Anton Han son, l plana. Grand Island District C. J. Fen nel. Columbus. Fairbury District V. A. Fellers, Chester. Kearney District John N. Bry dcn. Kearney. Norfolk District C. H. Randall, Randolph. Hastings District G. M. Spur loek. York. Conference appointments and as signment of pastors will be made next Mondav. Constitution Day Will be Observed in City Wednesday Editor and Publisher of Kansas City Post, Rev. Bur ris A. Jenkins, to be Principal Speaker at Mass Meeting in Auditorium Was President of Two Universities. "Constitution day" will be cele brated in Omaha next Wednesday with a patriotic program which has never been excelled here. Interest centers around the big meeting in the Auditorium in the evening where the principal speaker will be Rev. Burris A. Jenkins,' editor and pub lisher of the Kansas City Post and pastor of the Linwood Boulevard Chr'stian church in that city. He is one of the most polished orators in the United States, has been president of two universities and is the author of a number of books. His subject will be "The Constitution of the United States." He will point out some of the fea tures of this instrument which Glad stone called "the most remarkable document ever struck off by the hand of man." Stanley M. Rosewater, chairman of the Omaha committee, will prob ably preside at this meeting, which is free to the public. There wtil be music by a band and singing by a quartet. Rev. Mr. Jenkins will sneak at the University club at noon on Wednesday. A number of meetings will be held at noon on that day throughout the city to arouse public interest in the evening meeting. 1 oday the pastors of the churches will mention the meeting and urge their people to attend. Announce ment of the meeting has been made in the public schools, University of Omaha, Creighton university and other institutions. In the stock yards, packing houses and other large industrial plants no tices have been posted in various anguages, urging people to attend. It is desired to get as many of the Bum's A.Jentins LIFE SAVINGS TAKEN FROM MAN BY PICKPOCKET Couple On Way to Real Estate Office to Purchase Home Robbed In Elevator. foreign-born population as possible to the meeting in order that they, too, may learn the rights and privi leges granted and guaranteed to them by the federal constitution. This will be the first time "Con stitution day" has been celebrated since 1889. In the future it is to be observed annually on September 17 throughout the union. There will be celebrations of the day at many places in Nebraska and all over the United States. Celebrate Golden Wedding. Fremont, Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nelsen celebrated their golden wedding an niversary and four generations were represented. Mr. and Mrs.' Nelsen, natives of Denmark, were married in Fremont 50 years ago. They homesteaded and spent most of their lives on the farm, retiring a few years ago. 50 Years in Nebraska. Beatrice, Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) H. J. Merrick of Adams cele brated the anniversary of his ar rival in Gage county. He came to the 'county 50 years ago and pur chased 1.300 acres of land for from $5 to $7.50 per acre. He recently disposed of all his holdings. Add Vocational Training. Fairbury, Neb., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) A vocational training course has been added to the Fairbury schools, in charge of L. N. Moody of Belleville, Kas. Fairbury now employs nearly 50 teachers in all departments. Examinations to Be Held for U. S. Military Schools Washington, Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) Two vacancies in the United States Naval academy at Annapolis and one vacancy at the military academy at West Point are to be filled by Congressman C. F. Reavis through a competitive exam ination to be held at convenient places within the First district Octo ber 18, 1919. The examination will be conducted for Mr. Reavis by the civil service commission. Successful candidates, provided they pass the subsequent academy entrance exam inations, will be admitted with the classes that enter next summer. Candidates must be residents of the district, and for West Point must be between the ages of 17 and 22 ; nd for Annapolis between 16 and 20 years old. I IYNoU: Th! 1 Na 4 of a erle of eight leson tn the care of solid truck tires , girepsxed bjr Ths B. P. Goodrich Rubber Co., Akron. Ohio.) o - - e anu suuuig uie wheels results in serious and un-called for dam age. This has a ruinous effect on the mechanism of the truck, and causes as well irreparable dam age to the treads of the tires. It subjects the tires to an unusual strain in addition to the work which they must perform in supporting and propelling- the truck and its load. The illustration shows practically new dual solid tires from which the tread for a short distance was literally torn as a result of this practice. Drivers should be brought to realize that their trucks will stop quicker if brakes are applied gradually and firmly rather than sharply. Improperly adjusted brakes sometimes cause one wheel to lock, which grinds or tears off a section of the tire. As soon as a truck starts to skid it should be steered if possible, in the direction of the skid. Trucks, carefully driven will not skid ordinarily . cAucpi. unu auuuruittl CUIlUlllOnS. . Drivers should be admonished against the rapid turning of corners. STua increases the strain and wear on tires with the same ultimate effect M skidding wvi sliding. SKIDDIN Discontinue Postoffice When No One Will Take Job Washington, Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) The postoflice at Tate, Pawnee county, Nebraska, has been ordered discontinued, the Postoffice department has advised Representa tive Reavis, because no one can be found who wishes to serve as post master. The patrons of the office are supplied with rural free delivery service from Burchard. The order tor discontinuance is to be helcl in :beyance for three months and may be suspended if some one is found who wants the place. Gage County to Welcome Service Men October 8 Beatrice, Neb., Sep4. 13. (Spe cial.) The committees in charge of the homecoming celebration decided to make it a one-day affair instead of two as originally planned. The date set is October 8. A fine pro gram is being arranged, including a barbecue, band concerts, speak ing and athletic stunts. It will be a county-wide celebration. Nebraskans at Capital. Washington, Sept. 13. (Special Telegram.) State Senator W. V. Hoagland and wife of North Platte were capital visitors, calling upon members of the Nebraska delega tion. They are en route to Balti more to attend the sessions of the supreme lodge of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Peironnet Dead at Home of Her Son Elizabeth C. Peironnet, 62 years old, member of a prominent pio neer family and for 40 years a resi dent of this city, died Saturday morning at tne home ot her son, George C, 116 South Fifty-first street, after an illness of nine weeks. She was the widow of the late Thomas A. Peironnet, a civil war veteran. Mrs. Peironnet was prominent in philanthropic and social work. She was a member of the women's auxil iary of the Grand Army, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by one son, George C. Peironnet, with whom she had made her home since the death of her husband, and two grandchil dren, Evelyn ad Madeline Peironnet. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the Forest Lawn cemetery, G. A. R. section. Boy Crimes in City Must Stop, Declares Judge "The epidemic of boy crimes which is now going on in Omaha must be stopped," declared Judge Troup in juvenile court yesterday. "Such a condition is a blot on the fair name of Omaha." Three young boys were before him and confessed to breaking into four grocery stores Thursday night. They said a negro and a Hawaiian forced them to commit the robber ies. The judge sent Philip Dine to Father Flannagan's home, Harold Allen to the custody of Father War den and Asel Allen to Riverview home. "And the very next time vou are brought before this court you will go to Kearney Reform school," he told them. Charges Husband Left Her for "Other Woman" Police are searching the city for Tony Damonio, 826 South Twenty fourth street, at the request of his wife, who charges that he left her last Thursday to live with another woman. She says he took their 12-year-old daughter, Fulvia, with him. Mrs. Damonio appeared at cen tral police station yesterday, accom panied by her three children, Arthur, 9 years old; Tootsie, 5, and Sarah, 3. Little Robert, who had a better command of English, said his "pa pa" had taken his other two little sisters, too, but that they had found their way back home. He insisted that his father "went away to live with an American woman." The Damonio family is Italian. Jim Mosko, 421 Pierce street, was robbed of $1,200 while riding in an elevator in the Bee building at 11:30 a. m. yesterday, he reported to police. He had just drawn the money from the Omaha National bank, and was on his way to the office of Berka & Musil, realty dealers, on the third floor of the Bee building, with his wife, to purchase a new home. The money consisted of 10 $100 notes, and $200 in notes of smaller denomination. Mosko's wife left the elevator on the third floor and Mosko was about to follow, when, he says, two men crowded him to the rear of the car. He finally succeeded in pushing his way out, he says. Just as he en tered the office of Berka & Musil, however, he declares he put his hand in his pocket and found that his money was gone. W. R. Bradford, elevator conduc tor, said he noticed two men crowd ing Mosko, but did not see them take his money. The men got off on the fourth floor, according to Bradford, who could not describe them. Mosko said one of the men was wearing a green suit, but he was unable to furnish an accurate de scription of either. Mrs. Mosko was hysterical over the loss of the money. It represent ed their life savings, she said, with which they had planned to buy their home. Louis Berka of Berka & Musil. verified Mosko's story regarding the purchase of a house. The wo man who was to sell Mosko the house was waiting in his office while Mosko went to the bank to draw his money, he said. Just as Mosko opened the door to enter his office he screamed that he had been robbed, according to Mr. Berka. 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