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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1920. Lincoln Bureau of The Qmaha Bee 'P. A. Barrows. Correspondent- PROPOSE PLAN TO HALT RELEASE OF PRISONERS Constitutional C o n v e n 1 1 on Member Would Stop Law yers Evading Law With Technicalities. Lincoln. Tan. 8. (Special.) Law- 'yers are prohibited from using their skill and knowledge of law to secure .the release of prisoners at the peni tentiary in a proposal introduced in 'the constitutional convention Thurs day by Rankin of Kearney county. iThe introduction of the proposal brought out considerable amusement as it was looked upon as a direct shot at one member of the conven tion who for some time has been in the limelight in connection with the release of Kirk from the penitentiary. j The rules committee will nave to make more explicit one of the rules adopted by the convention relative to reports of committees on pro posals. The present rules require all proposals to go to the general file. .Proposal No. 73 by Anderson was reported for indefinite postponement. A discussion was had on the report and the tfticstion was raided as to whether a proposal could be dis cussed other than in committee of the whole. Merrrhers of the convention were suddenly awaKenea to ine tact um Nebraska as well as California and .other Pacific coast states, has the Japanese problem on its hands, jHvhen J. G. Beeler, delegate from fLincoln cdtinty, offered oroposal No. ElS. which prohibits aliens here after from acquiring title to laud or leasing it for more than one year t a time. I The measure does not name JapTi Wse or any other nationality, but nnpplies alike to all aliens. It would prevent the Scully estate from ex pending its possessions in Nebraska, Uo long as the ownership is vested in 'anyone not a citizen of this coun try. I Mr. Beeler, in reply to a query ns Ao what caused him to introduce the 'proposal, declared that Japs have Jbeen purchasing farms in Lincoln vounty and elsewhere in western ((Nebraska to an extent which has alarmed some of the people there. In Smost cases thev are livinjr on these arms and working the mid. Scotts Bluff county has a large colony of Japanese, many of them ivorkers in the beet sugar tac- ories and others engaged in raising jfceets. There, also, a considerable ficreage has already passed into itheir hands. I The Beeler measure does not at tempt to divest thoe who have l.bought or leased land heretofore of iany "rights they now possess, but imposes restrictions which will be come effective as soon ;s the pro posal; is submitted to the people and Iratifred at the fall election. I Xw rropoiwJ. I No. 11. by Rankin Provld.s that SftfiphnlcalltlfS shall not be allowed to d ifeat Juallce. and forblda attorney to ue .'hf lIU In f ear nr ffiflirv neMOns. No. 211. bv Howard Makra preeent Omaha charter subject to home rule mertdmenta. ' . No. 212. by Norman ana Othera Sal aries of etato and county officers to be fixed by law; no fees to be retained, But Mil fees coiiectea 10 d accounted lor. Four-year term for county judges. No. J14. by Beeler Prohibits any coun ty, municipality or other publlo subdivi sion from making any donation to a railroad. No. Jin, by Beeler Forbids alien own ership of land, or leasing for a longer tlma than one year. No, 316. If' Landgren Permits payment Of salary to county judges. No. 117. by Radke Guarantees the right of labor to organise, and bargain (.ftllontivelv In Industrial ritsmitea .An. Mhorlzes the legislature to create an in dustrial court for the purpose of arbitrat ing disputes and enforcing all laws re flating to hours of labor, working condt- iiuno, inu uincr manors Biieciina jBDor. Provision for appeals to be taken direct to the state supreme court. Presiding Officer of 1875 Constitutional Convention Exhorts Present Delegates John Lee Webster of Omaha Addresses Delegates at Lincoln Sketches History of Nebraska Pays Tribute to Drafters of First State Constitution- Cautions Members to Maintain Broad Vision Into the Future. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 8. (Special.) John Lee Webster of Omaha ad dressed the constitutional conven tion this afternoon in response to an invitation from that body. Mr. Webster presided over the conven tion of 1875, and it was considered eminently fitting that he should be asked to counsel the present body in connection with its work. -" He briefly sketched the history of Nebraska as part of the Louisiana purchase, referring to the constitu tional convention called in 1864 and which adjourned without formulat ing a document, and then the gath ering of 1866, from which came the constitution embodying the word "white" as a qualification for vot ers. , . He told of the discussion thLs engendered in congress in which such giants as Ben Wade, Charles Sumner, John Sherman and George F. Edmunds participated. It drew a veto for the enabling act from President Joh nson, but in 1867 con gress overrode the veto and the new state came in. Too Many Limitations. The first constitution was too rigid and contained too many limitations, its framers lacking the vision to em brace the possible growth of the state. The convention of 1871 fol lowed, but its report was rejected by the people. In 1875 a convention as sembled which drafted the constitu tion under which the state has grown and developed and prospered for nearly half a century. To the men who composed that body Mr. Web ster paid a brief tribute, citing the public honors that had come to many of them, and said: "Equally distinguished honors await you, members of this conven tion, in recognition of work well ac complished, if the instrument which you shall draft shall be of a degree of excellence which shall meet the thoughtful and hearty endorsement of the people, i i he cor.stitution of 1875. in nearly all of its declarations of fundamental general principles of government, has remained unchallenged as be yond the range of criticism. In its provisions relating to state officials and the department of judiciary it contained some limitations and re strictions which were unwise. I trust that the members of this convention shall perform their work Commends Budget System. Lincoln, Jan. 8. -i- (Special.) Charles Wallace Collins of the li brary of congress and" the bureau of legislative reterence, nas written a letter to Philip F. Boss, secretary of the Department of Finance of this state in which he commends highly the budget system now in vogue in this state,, and gives Mr. Bross a strong personal boost for his suc cessful method of handling the fi nancial system of the state. with a bright vision of the great fu ture and draft an instrument freed from all unnecessary limitations and restrictions, and liberat enough in its terms and broad enough in its scope and purposes as to be adequate to meet not only the governmental needs of the 2,000,000 today, but the needs of the many millons more that shall come to our state before the new constitution shall have existed for a period of time equal to that of the constitution of 1875. . "It was said many years ago Hhat a constitution is not a garment which had been made to please the fancy of every individual, but is part and parcel of the national life, the natural outcome of the conscious ness of the people, and should be as permanent as the language which the people speak. "Constitutions are named to pro tect the inalienable rights, the Ufa and liberty of the citizens. 'Behind every constitution there should be the -coercive sanction of a crystalliz ed public sentiNent to maintain it as a permanent institution Both the federal and state constitutions embrace ideas and ideals which the early fathers battled to realize dur ing the long war of the revolution, and which our war veterans battled to maintain and perpetuate during the four years of the civil war. An Excellent Example. "These ideas and ideals, declared in the form of fundamental princi ples, should not be made to yield to temporary policies or to temporary expediencies. If a citizen shculd be come impatient with the wise cau tion and delay enjoined by the con stitution and would seek to break down its barriers by hasty action, he should be persuaded to study the constitution and to learn the cir cumstances out of which it grew, the qualities of the men who fash ioned it, as well as the quality of the work accomplished by them. "Mere majorities, majorities for the occasion like the act of a par ticular executive, or the will of a particular legislator rule only for the occasion. Over them all rules the constitution, whose organ of ut terance js the judiciary established by it. "The federal constitution furnishes ub an excellent example of keeping free from nonessentials. It is brief, clear, simple and concise in its dec larations. It is not what you or I ai individuals might wish to have in serted in the constitution. Test of All Time. "Our individual opinions may be of little value. It u far better to accept (he essential elements of con stitutional government which have stood the test of time, and not to abandon any of the great principles which have inspired the growth of our institutions. In this day of mod ern innovation there . are some among us who are prone to forget that this country is a representative republic. That representative principle has been challenged in many of the western states of the union, includ ing Nebraska, by the initiative and referendum, and in others by the threatned recall of judges and judi cial decisions. In some states the guaranty of individual liberty has been threatened by socialistic meas ures and property rights have been destroyed byv confiscatory legisla tion." Mr. Webster quoted the words of warning uttered by George Wash ington to the convention that drafted the federal constitution: In the Hands of God. "If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and just can repair. The event is in the hands of God." He outlined the function of the courts in construing and applying the constitution that the rights and liberties of the people under the law might be preserved from encroach ment at the hands of government. The judiciary is the balance wheel of the constitution, and to perform its perfect work it must be beyond the possibility of attack and de struction. Defining a constitution, he said: "While the strength of a consti tution lies in its elasticity and adapt ability, to slow and progressive change, it is neither, on the one hand a sandy beach, which is slowly destroyed by the erosion of the waves, nor on the other hand, is it a Gibraltar rock, which wholly re sists the ceaseless washing of time and circumstance.'" Sketching the growth of consti tutional government, and quoting some of the shortsighted utterances of legislators of the past with re gard to the developments of the west, Mr. Webster prophetically spoke of the day not far away, in his opinion, when Nebraska will have a population of many times its present number, and cautioned the delegates to keep in view not alone the needs of today, but to frame a constitution that will meet the needs of 20 millions instead of two. i Judge Abbott Speaks. At the close of General Webster's address, Judge O. A. Abbott of Grand Island was introduced and spoke for a few moments of the work of the convention of 1875. Messrs. Webster and Abbott were the only two former members of constitutional conventions able to be present in response to invitations sent out. Letters of regret were read from J. E. Fhilpot of Chadron, who rep resented Lancaster county in the DELEGATES ARE PICKED AT WOOD . CLUB'SMEETING Strong Sentiment in State For Wood for President Reported at Lincoln Convention. Lincoln, Jan. 8. (Special.) The general state conference of members of the Wood-for-President club held here showed a strong sentiment ?11 over the state for Leonard Wood for the republican nomination for the presidency, according to reports of those in attendance. Strong reso lutions were adopted favoring his candidacy, also others commending the work of Frank P. Corrick as manager of the campaign in this state. Selection of delegates was made both at large and for the sev eral congressional districts. Delegates at large favored were: John W. Towle, Omaha; F B. Cor rick. Lincoln; C. E. Sandall, York; L. D. Richards, Fremont. Alternates, H. E. Stein, Hastings; T. E. Lutz, Blair; E. F. Robinson, Hartington; I L. Pindcll, sydney. District delegates favored were: First Congressional District Delegates: W. A. Selleck, Lincoln; Edgar S. Furneau, Auburn. Alter nates: D. M. Douthett, Lincoln; Svdney S. Stewart, Tecumseh. 'Third District Delegates: A. R. Davis, Wayne; E. B. Penney. Fuller ton. Alternates: John McCarthy, jr., Ponca; A. Bergman, Columbus. Fourth District Delegates: H. E. Sackett, Beatrice; A. M. Hare, Au rora. Alternates: A. V. Pease, Fair bury; George Liggett, Utica. Fifth District Delegates: I. D. Evans, Kenesawi W. H. Miller, Bloomington. Alternates: H. H. Ellis, Iioldrege; A. J. Gardner, Or leans. Sixth District Delegates: W. H. convention of 1871, and E. S. Towlc of Falls City, who represented Rich ardson county in the same convention. 2,000 GALLONS Peaches and Apricots On Sale Friday and Saturday, 89c Per Gallon Take advantage of this excep tional sale. Don't wait until this lanre lot is all sold out. SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SELLING Navy Beans, per lb 9Jc Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti, per pkg - 10c Grape Fruit, each 5c Fine Granulated Sugar, lb., 12c Two pounds to a customer. H. H. HARPER CO. 17th and Howard SU. East End F.latlran Building. iJuliis Orion Bft V The Greatest Sale- Event of the Year-Our Annual I Jairraaify Clearance The Hartmann Panama Ward robe Trunk at $80.00 glARTOAriH It the biggest value in a Wardrobe v trunk that you can buy Has lift top, padded in side, locking device for drawers, shoe box easy to get at, laundry ,bag and hat box. , Frcling & Steinle . Baggage Builders 1803 Farnam St. A Sale in Which All Winter Apparel is Drastically Reduced for Immediate Disposal, tie Savings Afforded are Extraordinary. Our Entire Stock of Women's and Misses' SUITS, COATS & DRESSES Will Be. Sold at Reductions of S to COATS SUITS DRESSES Up to $45.00 Coats, Clear ance Price. '. . Up to $59.50 Coats, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $69.50 1 Coats, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $89.50 Coats, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $115.00 Coats, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $135.00 Coats, Clear ance Price... Up to $150.00 Coats, Clear ance Price. . . $22.75 $33.75 $44.75 $55.75 $66.75 $77.75 $8&75 Up to $45.00 Suits, Clear ance Price... Up to $55.00 Suits, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $65.00 Suits, Clear ' ance Price. . . Up to $85.00 Suits, Clear ance Price.. . Up to $95.00 Suits, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $125.00 Suits, Clear ance Price. . . Up to $150.00 Suits, Clear ance Price. . . $24.75 $31:75 $38.75 $48.75 $58.75 $68.75 $78.75 $29.50 $25.00 , Dresses, Clear ance Price $39.50 $35.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price $49.50 $45.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price $59.50 $55.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price. . ... $69.50 $65.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price $85.00 $75.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price. $115.00 $95.00 Dresses, Clear ance Price $14.75 $19.75 $24.75 $28.75 $38.75 $48.75 $58.75 Reynolds, Chadron; H. F. Kennedy, Broken Bew. Alternates: John A. Daviei, Butte; C. A. Yoder, Ehn Creek. . Large Number of Women Vote In Fairbury Election Fairbury, Neb., Jan. 8. (Special.) The paving bond election held Tuesday resulted favorably to those favoring bonds, 175 women voting. Fairbury now has 20 blocks of paving and has voted for 70 more, making a total of 90 blocks. Union Pacific Plans Vast Improvements At Valley, Neb. Fremont, Neb., Jan. 8. (Special.) Improvements costing above $1, 000,000 will be made on the Union Pacific roadbed and the Valley yards this year, according to information that has reached local officials. The plans contemplate the laying of new steel on the doubletrack from Val ley to Summitt and the old maip,' line from Lane to Gilmore. Tha" Valley yards will be enlarged and; a new roundhouse built with eight stalls. The eastbound main line will "" be regraveled from Columbus 1p " Lane. Jazz Band Made Hit. t Hebron, Nt., Jan. 8. (Special.) -The Hebron fire department staged a home talent play, titled, c "The Cowboy." The opera house -was crowded. The jazz band mad V the hit of the evening. THOMPSON - BELDEN & COMPANY The Suit Clearance Offers Splendid Values The season's finest shades and fabrics, in fur-trimmed or plainly tailored suits, fash ioned with, a care and discrimination characteristic of tailleurs from Thompson Belden's. Duvetyne, broadcloths, tinsel tones, peachblooms and a number of others are combined most effectively with Hud son seal, beaver and natural squirrel, or rely on subtle tailoring and their own at tractiveness for success. Reductions are Substantial $55 Suits for $38.75 $57.50 to $69.50 Suits, $48.50 $75 to $89.50 Suits, $51.50 $95 to $110 Suits, $66.50 $115 to $125 Suits, $79.50 $129.50 to $150 Suits, $98.50 $155 to $175 Suits, $129.50 . $180 to $200 Suits, $144.50 $210 to $250 Suits, $179.50 $275 to $350 Suits, $229.50 Apparel Section Third Floor Investing Linens at January Sale Prices The qualities we offer now are better than the present market af fords, while prices are decidedly low, considering the prices now quoted in Ireland and Scotland. Irish Linen Table Cloths With Napkins to Match Beautiful Round Designs $13.75 cloths (2x2 yds.), Fri., $10.89. $15 napkins (22-inch), $12.89 a dozen. $15 cloths (2x2 yds.), Friday, $12.89. $18.75 napkins (22-inch), $15 a dozen. $18.75 cloths (2x21 yds.), Fri., $15. $23.50 napkins (24-in.), $18.75 a doz. Crath Toweling worth 25c will sell for 20c a yard. Glass Toweling also reduced . 35c quality (striped), for 25c a yard. 40c quality (checked) for 30c a yard. Line Fancy Linens We are selling all fancy linen for 25 discount. Hemmed Huck Towels Reduced 25c towels for 19c. 30c towels fo.r 25c. n Section Main Floor Specials From The Men $ Shop fl The shirt sale with its .many good values has proven particular ly attractive. Pure Irish linen handkerchiefs. A limited number 35c, three for one dollar. $3 mufflers for $2, including silks, knits and all woolen mufflers . in all colors. Very desirable bargains for two dollars. tf 75c neckwear-all-silk fabrics, wellmade and in splendid variety. To the Left At You Enter Wool Union Suits are Reduced A weave that is not undesirably heavy and is still sufficiently warm the heck and arm holes are very neatly finished with wide, tape feather stitched on. Low neck and sleeveless, or high neck and long sleeved suits may be had. $3.50 Suits for $2.59 Second Floor Silks and Woolens That are Specially Priced All-wool suiting, in Burgundy, brown, Myrtle green, plum and wine, have desirable wearing qualities and are fifty-four inches wide. ' Regularly priced up to $5 a yard Friday for $2.59 a yard. All-wool silvertones in the desirable shades for coats and suits for spring, $5.49 a yard. Novelty silks, foulards, taffetas and novelties in odd pieces values to $3.50 are priced for immediate dis posal, $1.98 a yard. Belding's Satin Charmeuse in navy, brown, gray, Copenhagen, and mid night blue, 40 inches wide; regularly $4.75 a yard, Friday for $3.49 a yard. All Wool Sweaters for Children All-wool sweaters in gray, rose, blue, and heather green, sizes 3 to 6 years, are $4.50 and $4.75. Heavy winter weight sweater coats, all wool, in cardinal,, gray, rose, green, tan and blue, sizes 6 to 14 years, are to be had for $7.50, $8.50, $10, $11.50 and $12. Second Floor Trefousse Imported Gloves All the desirable suit shades, with self-colored or contrasting embroi dered backs in gloves of softest French kid, priced $3.75, $4 and $4.75 a pair. Odd Curtains One-Third Less There are only one or two pairs of each style, hence the reduction in price. These are lace curtains in all of the popular makes of novelty nets, filet and marqui sette. In white, ecru and ivory. 4 ' Regularly priced up to $6.50 a pair. To clear them quickly we offer them Fri day at a i Reduction oj One-Third Odd Lots of Pane! Nets on Sale Four to twelve-yard panels, each in well assorted patterns. Low up to $2. Friday One-Half Price Second Floor
