Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 12, 1915, Page 3

STATE BEGINS SUIT T GET EXPRESS TAX Assessment Board Orders Attorney General to Start Action to Ool- lect Under Smith Law. AUDITOR HELPS TO ENFORCE IT (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Juno 1L — (Special.) — The State Board of Assessment this afternoon ordered the attorney general to begin #uit against the Adams and Wells Fargo Express companies to collect $9,866 24 due for non-payment of the 3 per cent tax authorize¢ by the Smith law passed by the 1913 session, The companies have refused to pay the tax, claiming double taxation. The author of the law is State Auditor Smith, who {s now a member of the State Board of Assessment, is in a position to take an active part in its enforcement. Demos in Big Hurry Wrong Board Acts (From a Statf Correspondent.) LINCOLN, June 1L—(Special.)~The greed of the democratic office holder was shown this morning when one board met and hastily made an appointment be- longing to another board and 4i4 not Ifind it out until the appointment had been announced. The board in session was the State Board of Health and appointments were made of Dr. Ferdinand Griese of Sutton as a member of the dental board to take the place of C. B. Parker of Norfolk, whose term expires August 1. Another appointment was made of Leo Hoffman of Omaha* to take the place of G. W. Brewer of South Omaha, whose term ex- pires July 3, as & member of the em- balmer’'s board. Then with the habit on thiem they went to work and appointed Senator Wil Brookley of Edgar as a member of the pharmacy board, when the appointment belongs to another board. The board making the appointments is composed of Governor Morehead, Attor- THE BEE: [ Tomn [ o l — BysStae- State Board Clears Staff of Hospital in i Steckelberg Case (From a Staff Correspondent ) LINCOLN, June IL — (Special.) — The State Board of Control, after an Investi- gation of the cause of the death of Charles Bteckelberg, an inmate of the Norfolk asylum for the insane, on May 27, has come to the conclusion the¢ mno blame oan attach to any employe of the inatitution because of the death. The board also clears the aftendant, Newsom, who was scuffling with him, and advises his retention at the ssylum. MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SCHEDULES ITS KEEPERS (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, June 11.—(Special)—For the |tirst time for many years the Chicago, | |Milwaukee & St. Paul Raslroad company | has given In its sleeping cars to the State Board of Assessment for assessment. Secretary Bernecker of the board has had considerable correspondence with the company, but it claimed that as it had to pay the Union Pacifio a large sum for the privilege of running cars over that road from Omaha west that it considered that was all it could stand. However, ths company makes a state- ment which shows that it has thirteen | Pullman and elght tourist cars operating in the state, the former valued at $11,25¢ |each and the tourists at $10,990 each, malk- ing o total of §234,182 valuation, or a valu- ation for state purposes of $26,%. The cars have a dally mileage of 4% miles and a total for the year of all cars of 4,086 in thirteen ocounties, Assault Charge Preferred. CENTRAL CITY, Neb., June 11.—(Spe- clal Telegram.)—Summoned to appear be- fore County Judge P. 8. Heaton, Friday morning on & charge of attempted as- sault on the 7-year-old daughter of Lewis Powell, who resides near Chapman, this county, Irwin Gallogly of that place walved hearing and was bound over to the district court under $3,000 bonds. As bondsmen were not forthcoming he ‘was committed to the county jail to await trial, A sale of boys’ $5 and $6 Norfolk SUITS 1f you have no boy of your own you will feel like bor- rowing one when you see the wonderfully smart styled suits we are offering tomor- row at— Sizes 4 to 18 years, See those new—— OUTING TROUSERS Of Serge and Flannel Snappiest patterns we have ever shown, and they fit splendidly. Unusual values offered at— $3 and up to $6 Palm Beach Trousers to match suits in stock An extra pair of trousers Save $3, $5 or $7.50 on that new suit It’'s a good policy to buy two Palm Beach suits and to buy them now, here’s why Palm Beach suits will be far more popu- lar than ever before. You'll surely wear them. You'll no doubt want at least one light suit and one darker suit. [n making selections now you have the advan tage of complete stocks, you will get the full season’s wear from the suits you buy. Values will never be better. Our showing is three times greater than formerly, the styles and tailoring are bet- ter because of the fact that the foremoat clothing mannfacturers have concentrated their best efforts in producing a stylish, shape-retaining Palm Beach suit. Come Saturday, allow one of our oblig- ing salesmen to show you these cool, smurt-looking clothes. We’ve sizes for all builds of men at the follow- “ing prices: What sort of a straw hat will you wear this summer ? It you are decided, this is the place to come for it, because we will have the style you want. It in doubt, our expert Hatters will assist you in choosing & be- coming Hat at whatever price you care to pay. Genuine Panamas, $5 to $10 No Weight Bangkoks $1 to0 $3 $1 to $5 ney General Reed and State Buperintend- ent Thomas, while the board of pharmacy consists of Auditor Smith, Land Commis- sloner Beckman, Secretary of State Pool, Dozens of well dressed men are doing it every day and your turn comes Saturday. We're demonstrating the wonderful buying power of your dollars at this store. Hundreds of smartly styled suits, including every new fabric and pattern. Sizes for all men 'ITho Bwre o;;he Town Emith was 74 years old and had seen littie sickness. He was born in Germany and came with his parents to Ohio when he was about 11 years old. Later he came to Magnolia, Ia., Where he lived untll 1868. Coming here In that year he started 'a general merchandise store before the city of Blair was mapped out. For the last twenty years he has been engaged in the stock and land business. He leaves surviving him his widow and ten children, Mra. Louvie Cox of Faragut, Ia.; Will, Philllp, Chester, Ray, Grace and Francis of Blair; Burtus of Omaha; Rev. G. A. Smith of Herman, Neb., and Mrs. Edith Hawkins of California. The funeral ser- vices will be held from the Baptist church on Sunday, of which church he was a member, and also for many years a deacon ang one of the board of trustees, Fairbury Hard Hit By Flood in Blue FAIRBURY, Neb, June 11.—(Special Telegram.)—Fairbury is in the grip of high water, as the Little Blue river is on a rampage, being the highest in twelve years. The Fairbury Roller mills have ceased operations and two feet of water covers the city base ball park. The Isler Carnival company, which had been playing at the park this week, was caught in the flood. Flundreds of acres of corn along the Little Blue river have been ruined. Train service on the Fairbury-Nelson branch of the Rock Island has been abandoned owing to washouts this side of Hebron. The £t. Joseph & Grand Is- land railroad has cancelled all train service. AUTO VICTIMS TAKE STEPS TO COLLECT JUDGMENT BEATRICE, Neb., June 11.—8pecial.)— In the ‘office of the district clerk on Thursday afternoon was filed the tran- script of judgment In the suit of James E. Judge and Ruth Judge of Lincoln against James E. Wallen and B, E. Binger. The amount of the judgment lg 32,000, and was rendered In favor of the of the minor, plaintiff, together with costs of 40. These amounts draw interest at the rate of 7 per cent from date of filing Mr. Judge was given a decree for damages to the amount of $600 and costs amounting to 32850, This case is the result of an automobile accident which occurred at Lincoln on Nevember 19, 1912, when Mr, Wallen, who then lived in Beatrice, ran his car into a buggy oc- cupled by Mr, Judge and daugbter, in- juring them. ’ MEMBERS OF GYPSY GANG ACCUSED OF: BURGLARY (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, June i1.—(Special.)—Requisi- tion papers were granted by Governor Morehead this morning for the return to Attorney General Reed and State Treas- . . O i Browning, King Prominent Blair & Co Pioneer is Dead mpany o e e \ere is'much settlers” of Blair, dled sudenly at Ris residence here yesterday afternoon. Mr. Wisconsin of George and Howard Rey- | nolds, who, with John Brown, are ac- | cused of breaking into & barn in that | state and stealing twenty-threes bales of hay. The brothers belonged to a gang of gypsies and have been apprehended at Pender, where they have been held by the local authorities. Marriage Licenses at Sidney. | SIDNEY, Neb., June 11.—(Spefal Tele- | gram.)—Judge Chambers issued marriage Moenses today to Emmos Sanders and | Sophia Lager, Willam Simms and Ida | Duggen, Carl Brown and Johanna Brandt, | all of Dalton, Neb, ) Don't Be Constipated. All kinds of allments result from con- stipation. Dr. King's New Life Pills are wild anq effective. Prevent constipation. ¢ Al druggists. —Advertisement cheap clothing to be had. But it isn’t all good. We've excellent assortments at $25. But the man whose limit is $15 will get his money all back in Straw Hats and Summer Furnish- ings in a Fine Assortment. Ifit's something to wear | 38 You'll find it here. Geo, T. Wilson, Mgr. SAFE INVESTMENTS LOANS ON EASTERN REBRASKA FARMS THEURSTON COUNTY § 4,000 on 120 acres worth §18.000 5,000 on 160 acres worth 14,000 DAKOTA COUNTY 120 acres worth §15,000 ¥ 3030 o2 '50 Scres worth | 8,000 6,500 on 140 scres WoFth 0,000 7.000 ou 830 acres worth 20,000 “ 8,000 on 160 acres worth 24,000 DIXON COUNTY § 4,000 on 180 acres worth $18,000 6,000 on 160 aores worth 20,000 WAYNE COUNTY $ 6,000 on 160 acres worth $16,000 7,000 on 160 acres worth 18,000 STANTON COUNTY $10000 on 400 acres worth $40.000 8 7000 ou farm worth $18,000 ‘We offer sny of above subject to prior sale. United States Trust Co. THE EYRON REED COMPANY 812 South 17th St Furnishing Goods Nainsook Union Suits; spe- 25¢ Silk Lisle Hose, 2 pair Attractive Specials cial, 65¢. $1.00 Negligee Shirts 75¢ for 25¢, 50c Silk Neckwear, 25¢ $35, $30 and $25 Suits featured at— . A plain statement, but it bespeaks of a most unusual clothes buying opportunity for you. has caused us to assemble all our better hand-tail- ored suits into one great lot and offer the men of Omaha their unrestricted choice at ....... p Broken lines ) You Ollght to see the new Foot- wear styles we are featuring Plenty of novelty lasts i \ as well as all the staple A styles. Expert shoe fitters ———— g < are awaiting to serve you < Saturday. 3350.3434% 35,3550 l | l | one of our Suits. | 1 | 1 Are You Looking for a Homelike Furnished Room? If so the Free Furnished Room Bureau of Omaha Bee is at Your Disposal Absolutely Free of Charge and Will Gladly Help You Find a Homelike House, Where Everything is Done for Your Comfort and Pleasure. 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