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1 A Lincoln Bureau of The Omaha" Bee mmm soviet GOVERNMENT NOT CRIME INSTATE Advocacy of Force to Change Conditions, However, Held To Be Violation of Syn dicalism Act. Lincoln. Dec. 13. (Special.) An opinion that the form of govern 'ment of some other country is "preferable to the American form," is hot a violation of the criminal syndicalism act of the state, ac cording to an opinion by Cecil F. '-avity, assistant attorney general. The proposition comes from CIIILD'SLAXATIVE Look at tongue! Remove poi sons from stomach, liver and bowels. ' ' Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless laxative or physic for the little stomach, liver and bowels Children love its delicious fruity taste. Full directions for child's dose on each bottle. Give it without fear. Mother! You-must say "California." P. A. Barrows, Correspondent"""" County Attorney J. C. Cook of Dodge county who sets out in his letter that William Kremser of Fre mont, in conversation with Rev. E. D. Hull of that city, had said that "My sincere opinion is that the soviet form of government in force in Russia is preferable to our pres ent form of government." Opinion in Detail. The opinion of the assistant at torney general follows: "In answer to your letter of De cember 10, in regard to the state ment of one, William Kremser, and asking whether or not it is the opinion of this department that such statement comes within the criminal syndicalism act, will have to say that "I do not think that it does. I would have to make this distinc tion, the soviet form of government' in Russia at the present day is a form of government, the same as is a republic or a monarchy. "Every man is entitled to his own personal beliefs along social, eco nomic and political lines, and is en titled to express his beliefs. How ever, a -man may not lawfully "say that he believes that another form of government should be substitut ed for our form of government by means of force and violence.' The fact that a man says that another form of government is preferable to our own does not prove that he be lieves, or is not a statement that he believes that force, violence or aiv unlawful methods should be used to change to that form of governmen. If a majority of the people in the United States desired the soviet form of government, and were' to adopt it by perfectly legal and law ful method?, there would be noth ing wrong about that, and the fact that it was adopted in Russia, as construed by unlawful methods, does not mean necessarily that a man desires to have that form of government instituted in this coun try by those same methods, so un less Mr. Kremser says in addition to what he has already said that he further believes that that form f government should be established in the- same manner and by the same methods as it was established in Russia, or that he believes force and violence, or bloodshed and revoln tions should be used in order to establish it here, 1 do not believe he is coming within the provisions of the criminal syndicalism law. If he' makes the latter statement, my advice would be to prosecute him to the limit, but I do not believe he is guilty of a crime on the state ment, as you gave it." Must Go Further. "In addition to this the follow ing statement is authorised. It is the altitud-e of this department not to condone, approve or uphold statements of this kind, On the other hand, we consider them very pernicious, but -at the same time a differentiation must be made be tween expressing a belief that one form of government is preferable to Discriminatiori In Fuel Distribution Charged In Humbolt " Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 13: (Special.) O. A. Cooper, owner of a flour miN and electric light plant at Humbolt, Neb., has written to H. G. Taylor, fuel administrator for Nebraska, al leging that he is being discriminated against by H- Epley, member of the Humbolt local fuel committee. "He always works against me at village elections in an effort to put in a municipal electric plant, and he is using the present conditions to keep me from obtaining coal," Mr. Cooper wrote in his complaint of Mr. Epley. ' Mr. Cooper added that his oper ations Tvere first cut from a con tinuous service to 14 hours, then to 12 hours, and that the committee is demanding another cut in his run ning time. The complainant also alleges that the Humbolt committee told him that if he is not good they will see that he gets no more coal. Learns Daughter Adopted By Strangers Years Ago Lincoln, Neb., Dec.-13. (Special.) Ellis Greer of this city, discovered that his daughter was adopted years ago by a family at Clyde, Kan., when he wrote county officials of Cloud county, Kansas, asking her present location. It was also learned that Mr. Greer mysteriously disappeared from his home in Concordia, Kan., 24 years ago, and that his letter to the Kansas authorities ends a nationwide search bv them to ascertain his where abuts. The authorities stated that when they gave up the search for him, believing him dead, his daugh ter was adopted by the Clyde family- ; . . : Pershing for President , Club at State University Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special Telegram.) A "Pershing for Presi dent" club was fojmed at the state university . this afternoon and the committee in charge of , the matter will mail out in a few days several thousand invitations to former stu dents to join in the movement. General Pershing was command ant at the university from 1891 to 1894 and graduated from the law school in 1893. It is hoped to make the movement wide-spread among former graduates. another, and expressing a belief that criminal methods should be employed to bring about a change of government. "The department is anxious to secure evidence upon which it is possible to have a conviction under the criminal syndicalism act, but more expression of. the belief thit one. form of government is better than, another is not sufficient." i:-tHaiiaimiiatmiaiiailkiitHniaiiKia.iaiait'!tiiwwtttiw ORCH AID WILHELM CO ,tl.taiir,a,l,1.,. inrY.ii t-.iin:ir:i:.i.!i:iMM fa ' m V S -;. 5 V i ;. ft' . Style XI $130.00 Style XVI $250.00 !- ' . Also Style XVII at $300.00 Style X $110.00 3 We are now in a position to supply any one of these splendid Victrolas at a time when you are probably looking for Christmas gifts . . this is most fortunate, for nothing brings greater happiness than'". . the world of music any one of these instruments opens up. -' -v - i . ' r '. Victrolas and Victor Records. Can be TESTED under ideal conditions, either in one of our soundproof testrooms or by means of our Record Approval Plan in your own home. Phone Tyler 3000 CONSTITUTIONAL MEET ADJOURNS UNTIL MONDAY Short Session Receives But Eight New Propositions for Changes In Constitution of Nebraska. Sixteenth and Howard Streets nlul!:,4.,li.lh1.1..ili4iiliilulHl:iulHl,,l,ili1liil!ii i .: rlvlt I I LiCiK OUUU.J .,,.iiuii,,i,Ml.,,i,iMi,i,.. I I I I I I IM ff i Lincoln, Dec. 13. (Special.) The constitutional convention met long enough yesterday to receive eight new proposals for changes in the constitution, running the number up to 103, and then adjourned to meet Monday. One propcs:il by Delegate Dona hoe of Doug!;-3 county would strike out section 25 of the bill of rights, prohibiting any distinction in prop erty rights between citirens and aliens. Delegate Rodman of Kimball county would convene the legisla ture, introduce the bills and at the end of 20 days adjourn for' one month, after which on reconvening no more bills could be introduced Delegate Donahoe of Douglas county wants the constitution to contain a provision which would give a voter in any district where more than one member of the legis lature is elected for either house or senate the right to consolidate all votes for one candidate. The propositions introduced yes terday were as follows: No. 96, by Ross Allowi prlvat property to taken for necessary private ui. or for drains, flumes and ditches for agricul tural or sanitary purposes, In a manner to be provided by law. No. 97, by Norman Allows 1500 tax ex emption or household furniture If owner lias not other taxable property. No. 98. by Doriahoa Strikes out Section 25, bill of rights, prohibiting any distinc tion in property rights between cltiiens and aliens. Prohibits alien ownership of land or Interest therein, or holding of stock In a corporation or association that iwna land for agricultural or Industrial purposes. Provides that land acquired by nllens through inheritance shall be imme diately converted, in such manner as mav be specified by law. 2'o, 99. by Donahoe Permits legislature to reconsider bills vetoed by :he governor and repass them with amendments where upon they will be presented again to the governor for his signature. If vetoed bill is not amended, it may be passed over the governor's head by a thrce-nfths fnow two thirds) vote of each chamber. If one body falls to. repass It, the bill will then be submitted to popular vote under the referendum. ' Cumulative Voting. No. 100. by Rodman Adopts California plan for split sessions of the legislature. Provides that after the first 20 days al lowed for Introduction of bills, the legisla ture shall recess for at least one month, and upon its reassambllng no mora bill shall be Introduced. No. 101, by Donahoe Allows cumulative voting In senatorial and representative dis tricts where more than one candidate Is to be elected. Instead of voting for two, three or more candidates, an elector may give all his votes to one candidate, or distribute them as he may desire. No. 102, by Tyler Gives county court authority to Impose both fine ar.d Im prisonment, where statute provide It. No. 103, by Tyler Confer similar au thority on Justices of the peace. Beatrice Man Takes Leading Part Against ! Mob of I. W. W. Rioters Beatrice, Neb., Dec." .13. (Spe cial.) Dr. Dorr Crocker, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Crocker of this city, played a prominent role in the battle against the I W, W. who attacked and shot down four veter ans of Centralia, Wash., recently. When the "wobblies" opend fire a soldier, who was marching by Dr. Crocker's side, fell, mortally wound ed. When the sodiers closed in one of the reds shot and killed Private Hubbard, Dr. Crocker and two soldiers captured Hubbard's sla3'er, and the man was later strung up from a bridge, his body being cut to pieces with bullets. Authorities Await Analysis of Blood In Columbus Mystery Reports from Columbus. Neb.; yesterday stated that Cam Tins ley, found half suffocated in an automo bile in which Miss Stella fcJryszk lay dead, will be held incommuni cado in jail until after word is re ceived from Omaha concerning the analysis of the blood and viscera of the girl. This is expected Monday, when the inquest will be held. The body of the girl was buried Satur day. Former National Head of Prison Work Dies at Blair Fremont, Neb., Dec. 1 3. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Mary A. Teats, former ly national superintendent of jail and prison work, and one of the first women settlers of Fremont, died at the Methodist home for old people at Blair. i Urs. Teats was a native of New York. She came to Fremont with a sister in 1857 and the following year was married to Howard Teats. Ten years later they re moved to New Mexico, where they remained until Mr. Teats' death three years ago. Mrs. Teats was a lecturer of national reputation. Mrs. Fanny Balding and Mrs. Me lissa Fuller of Fremont are sisters. Mrs. Rebecca Carter of Lincoln is another sister. Coal Situation Serious , At Many Nebraska Points Lincoln, Dec. . 13. (Special Tele gramsMessages have come to Fuel Administrator G. G. Tavlor from Hildreth, Mason City, Nio brara, Tecumseh, Antioch, Hallem and other places saying that fuel re lief must reach them very soon. . At Falls City the electric light plant will have to shut down by De cember 15 unless fuel can be secured. At Bartlett, the county seat of Wheeler county, an inland town without railroads, there are 30 fam ilies without coal. ' New Weekly at Odell. , Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) The Oracle is. the name of a new weekly paper issued at Odell by W. E. Muth, who formerly was en gaged in the newspaper business at Bruning, Neb. DeWitt Wins From Crete. Beatrice. Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) DeWitt basket ball team won from Crete, 16 to 9, and the girls' team de feated the Wymore High school girls' quintet by a score of 16 to 10. Wahoo Scouts Catch Game and Give Big Dinner to Council , Wahoo, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) The city council of Wahoo re cently gave a house for the use of the, Boy Scouts, provided the boys fix it up and conduct the place in true boy scout style. The boys intended to fix up the place in the spring, but when school closed Tuesday night they got busy and rustled furniture from their friends until they had enough to furnish the five-room . cottage in good shape. They also dug up enough wood from various sources to keep it warm for some time to come. They then conducted r a rabbit drive, rounded up about 20 of the furry tribe and proceeded to get up a rabbit feed and invited, their friends of the City council to help them celebrate the occasion. Every member of the council was in place with a napkin under his chin. The "feed" comprised fried rabbits, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, apple sauce, pie, cake and coffee, all of which was prepared and served by the scouts. The "eats' were followed by talks from the councilmen and scoutmas ters in which. the officials threw away their dignity and planned with the boys for co-operation next year in fixing up the grounds and mak-j ing the scout's home a place of! beauty. There are 'about 40 boys in thej troops at Wahoo and the number will be increased now that they have suitable quarters. Great Cattle Loss In Western Nebraska Reported at Lincoln Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 13. Loss of considerable live stock in western Nebraska as a result of extremely low temperature was reported here today by State Bank Examiner E. A. Fricke of Lincoln, following his ar rival from North Platte. Mr.. Fricke said he and a compan ion walked 36 miles from Tyron. a town without railroad connections, to North Platte, and that on the -way he had seen a large number of car casses of cattle which had been froz en to death. The journey was made when tem peratures were from 2$ to 25 below zero and required three days. Both men suffered frozen feet. Drifted Snow Prevents Farmers Reaching Town Fremont, Neb., Dec. 13. (Spe cial.) Roads leading to Fremont are blocked with snow ahd farmers are unable to get to town for their Christmas . shopping. . Farmers have been forced to desert their high priced automobiles and resurrect the lowly bobsled. Conditions for sleighing were never better. The ground is covered with snow to a depth of a foot or more and the continued cold weather prevents thawing. Kettle Slips From Mother's Hands; Child Is Scalded to Death R.itriro Tier 11 fCJnal I Telegram. Mary Maxine Reinhart, mtant daugnter ot ir. and Mrs. John Reinhart, living south of Beatrice, was scalded to death in a peculiar manner. The father was holding the child m his lap when the mother attempted to pour water in a kettle of boiling beans. Tl.e kettle slipped and the contents struck the child in the face scalding her so badly that she died a few hours later. Laurel Business Men Plan Big Municipal Wood Yard Laurel, Neb., Dec. 13. (Special.) A municipal wood yard to relieve the coal situation here is planned by local business men." A total of $600 has been subscribed to finance the work. Every bit of available wood in this locality will be gathered and brought to town where it will be sawed and distributed. There is no natural timber near Laurel. 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