Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 20, 1915, Page 3

Nebraska BOARD STARTS HOSPITAL PROBE Kennedy and Gerdes Go to Kearney to Investigate Action of Super- intendent Vanderslice, PUNCH BOARDS RULED OUT (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 19.—(Special Tel- gram.)-Two members of the State Board ot control, Méssrs. Kennedy and Gerdes, have gone to Kearney to investigate mat- ters concerning the conduct of the su- perintendent of the tubercular hospital there. It is charged that the superin- tendent, E. R. Vanderslice, has been very irregular in his handling of the funds of the institution, it being charged that he has taken the warrants sent to him to| pay emploves’ salaries and given out his personal check to the employe at a less amount than the state warrant called for and then cashed the warrant. 1t is understood, however, that the total amount will not exceed $100. “Punch Boards” Under Ran. Attorney General Reed, in answer to an inquiry from the county attorney of Gos- per county, has given out an opinion that “punch boards,” as they are called, usu- ally operated in clgar stores, are gambling devices and therefore the owner of the place in which the same are used is liable to prosecution. He also rules that travel- ing salesmen disposing of the same are subject to prosecution. It Is the duty of the county attorney to prosecute all of- fenders. Debating Teams at University Picked LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 19.-(Special.)— Two teams to represent the University of Nebraska in joint debates against Kan- sas at Lawrence and in Lincoln Decem- ber 10 were picked last night from a squad of sixteen. The question to be debated is military and naval preparedness. Nebraska will have a team on each side. The two teams are: Affirmative—Harold J. Cook; A. C. Swenson, Zimmerman, Lincoln, Louisville, alternate, Negntive—E, E. Carr, Beaver City; Guy C. Chambers, Sidney; C. E. Schotield, Lincoln, and R. B. Waring, Geneva, al- ternate, WILLIE BEATTY DENIES THAT HE STOLE CATTLE NORTH PLATTE, Neb,, Nov. 19.—(Spe- | clal Telegram.)—Tha state rested shortly after noon today in the trial of Willie Beatty and Warren Soules, charged with stealing two head of cattle from Alfred Bergman, May 3, last. The first witness for the defense was Beatty himeslf, who sald that he was in Brady with his parents on Decoration day. He admitted that a roan heifer claimed by Bergman carrfes his brand, but says that the ani-| mal rightfully belongs to him. He dented | driving & bunch of cattle past the W, (. Elder ranch on June 1 as testified to by | & witness for the state. ! The court afjourned until 7:30 tonight | ‘when Beatty will be cross-examined, MADISON COUPLE MARRIED AT ALLIANCE | MADISON, Neb., Nov. 19.—(Special,)— | Married, at the home of Dr. Charles | Slagle, uncle of the bride, Thursday | evening, at Alllance, Neb., Mr. Sutherland. and Miss Nellie only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Grant of this city. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sutherland of Carns, Neb., and has been | for several years deputy county register | of deeds. . These young people have grown up in this vicinity and are highly re- | spected and among the most populay in | this city. After visit'ng Denver and other | western places they will be at, home in | Mr. Sutherland’s new home, “near the | court house, on and after January L. | f ! | | Schwab, Oakland; and J. L. Me- 8. C Polk, Stock amd Produce Show at Cosad. COZAD, Neb., Nov. 19.—(Spectal.)—The | Farmers Institute and Stock and Pro- duce show opened here yesterday au- epiclously with about 2,600 people in | attendance. T he exhibits in all the de- partments were exceptionally fine. There were forty-six- entries of horses and colts, ten of cattle, twenty-five of poul- try, sixty-three of produce, thirty-four of domestic sclence, 192 of domestic arts, and in the country school exhibit there were 26 exhibits representing twelve &chools. Mr. John Dalton of the Ne- braska state farm at Lincoln did the Judging of the horses, cattle and poultry, and Miss Dickinson of the Nebraska state farm did the judging of the do- mestic sclence and domestic art exhibits, Miss Dickingon also gave a splendid talk to the women in Allen's opera house | at 1 o'clock, which was followed at 2' o'clock by an entertainment furnished | bé the Cozad Woman's club. Ogallala Fire, Noted Indian, is Dying CHICAGO, Nov. 19.—Ogallala Fire, a noted Indlan chief, and a survivor of Custer's last fight, is reported today to be dying at the home of his frend, Chief Little Bear. Chief Ogallala Fire is 8 years old. For nearly forty years he exhibited throughcut the country as an attraction in circuses and museums. His home 18 on a reservation in Idaho, Denver Meets Colorado. DENVER, Colo., Nov. 19.—The ann foot b-uclnme between Denver univer: ity and Colorado university, two Rocky ountain_conference teams, which have outdistanced for the championship will be played here tomorrow. No other conférence games are scheduled. MeCook High Vietorious, ram. —McCook High school foot fam Trimmed. che Curtis school eleven this afternoon In thorough shape, 84 to 0. The locals though lizhter than fhe visitors, were too much for them at every polnt of the game ball agricultural Traded to st. Joe., MILWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 15.—Catcher e Emnalorltg.- Milwaukee A, - base club was tod t 10 the BL. Joatph team of ihe Wertcd ) exchange for Outfielder Willlams, according to a report this ernoon. Resal Oklahoma, 21; Kansas Agsie: askell, 31 Oklahoma & yeios exns, 0; Aggles, 15 tawa, Foot Bal |at all times' While not ‘desiring “to -criticize any- Nebraska Notes from Beatrice and Gage County BEATRICE, Neb, Nov. 19.—(Special.)— The body of Fertis Parll of Axtell, Kan., another vietim of the motor wreck at Randolph, Kan., which oocurreq October 16, and which cost twelve lives, was found In & deép hole neAr the piling of the bridge across Faney creek, where the motor went down. The clothing had caught on a large splke in the piling and prevented the body from floating down stream. The deceased was a son of John Parll of Axtell, where the remains were Interred. Funeral services over the remains of the Very Rev. James C. Freeman, for twenty-five years pastor of St. Mary's Catholie church at Wymore, were held from the church at that place Thursday morning at 9:3 o'clock. Fifty-two priests from this section of Nebraska participa« ted In the services, which were in charge of Bishop Tihen of Lincoln. The eight lsters of the deceased were present at the services, but his two brothers were unable to be present. Mrs. Hattle Gardner, wife of Charles Gardner, station agent for the Union Pa- cifio at Cortland, died at her home at that place Thursday morning, aged 40 years. She had been In poor health for five years. Bhe ls survived by her hus- band and two children The committees having in charge the work of solleiting funds for the Young Women's Christian assoctation, Thursday Succeeded in raising hearly $,000. About $2,000 is necessary, and this amount will be used in procuring headquarters for the assoclation. Big Demand for Huskers in Dodge| FREMONT, Neb., Nov. 19.—(Special.) ~There is a scarcity of cornhuskers in this section of the country and farmers are handicapped in thefr work of har- vesting thelr crop as a result. The Young Men's Christian assoclation, which acts as a alocal employment bureau for tha tarmers of thls community, has had 190 calls for cornhuskers since the first of November, but has been able to furnish, but ninéty men, The crop is turning out fairly good, but much of it will be unfit for marketing owing to the soft con- dition, Some farmers who cribbed the corn picked first were compelled to shovel it out to keep it from spoiling. CONGRESSMAN STEPHENS ADVOCATES SHORT BALLOT (From a Staff Corwespondent.) LINCOLN, Nov. 1).—(Special.)—Advo- cating a short ballot, election «? post- masters by the people, ohe branch of the legislature only with a much reduced number, as law as three. members from each congressional district who should be elected for four-yedr terms and half of them every two years, Congressman Dan Stephens spoke to a fairly good crowd at the Lindell hotel ball rosm last night, being introduced by George W. Berge of this city. He. sald there was no reason why ths governor should not pick the heads of the different departméhts in the sams way that a president picked the heads of the different departments in the na- tional government. ‘“They are nothing more than clerks,” sald he, “and should be in harmony with the head of the state body, Mr. Stephens said that the last few monthd had shown how ineffective a state government was when the heads of the different departments could not agree B, K. & CO, THE STORE OF THE TOWN. Browning, King & Company Everbody knows the superiority of our Suits and Overcoats at from $20 to $50. But take a look at what we are selling at $15 Here’s an eye- opener. And it’s up to you to take advantage of it. Thebestat the price ever shown in Omabha. “Derby Time” The season is right now for Derby Hats. Get yours here. Knox Hats, $5 to $20. Stetsons, $3.50 to 5 00. e p—— Browning, King Company Nebraska POTATO CROP OF | STATE IS GOOD Ten Million Bushels of the Tuber| Raised in Nebraska, According to Estimate. AVERAGE OF 107.5 BU. AN ACRE (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Nov. 10.—(Special)—From figores complled by the State Board of Agriculture the potato crop of Nebraska amounted to 10,460,610 bushels, raised on 97,984 acres, an average of 107.5 bushels to the acre, Cherry county was by far the banner potato raiser, the amount showing 1,015,388 bushels, grown on 9,307 acres, while Me- Pherson county reported but one acre, on which was grown and even 1% bushels, Douglas county grew 180620 bushels, while Lancaster county raised 147,447 Fast Car in p. The automobile which made the record run from Lincoln to Omaha last Tuesday participated in an accldent last night in which the father of Lee Burroughs, the owner, who was In the car with his son, was quite severely, but not seriously in- jured. Mr. Burroughs turned his car into the curb in an endeavor to get out of the way of a speeder who was taking the whole strett, but was hit by the joy rider and both himself and father thrown out The speeder did not stop to ascertain the damage, but got away as quickly as pos- sible, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1915 Nebraska LACK OF DRUG SUPPLY |pension of treatment |number of patlents at Ingleside asylum SHUTS OFF TREATMENT HASTIN Neb,, Nov. 10.—(Special Tel | eRram.)~The shutting off of ahipments of | salvarsan and neo-salvarsan from Ger |many has caused the curtallment or sus- of a considerable who are beyond the reach of any other wiven {1atély the hospital has been unable to se. | cure enough of it to meet its needs. | remeay From twelve to fifty patients have been the Geérman. drug monthly, but |HASTINGS BANK DEPOSITS SHOW: GREAT INCREASE HASTINGS, Neb., Nov."19.—(Special Tel- | egram.)—Tholkh a decrehse was expected because of the delayed harvests and the Increase in feedifg In this section, the reports of the four Hastings banks show an fncrease of $300,00 in deposits over last record of more than $3,000,000 during. the winter, the loud, hoarse. cough of croup. labored breathing, fall. They expectod to set & new Cared Moy of Crap. Nothing frightens a mother more than The strangling, choking and gasping for breath call for instant action. Wis., Mrs, says: T. Neureuer, ‘Foley's Eau Claire, Honey and Tar cured my boy of a serious attack of 1 | croup. after other remedios had falled. recommeénded It to every one, we knew from our own experfence that It is a wonderful remedy for coughs, colds, croup and- whooping cough.” air passages, it oclears soothes and heals. Soic everywhers.—Advertisement. Nebraska POOL WILL STAND FOR A WITHDRAWAL Request of Justice Hughes to Have Name Removed from Ballot is in the Mails, BELIEVED H EWILL STAND PAT (From a §taft Correapondent.) LINCOLN, Nov. 19.—~(Special)—Secre- tary of State Pool has not yet recelved the letter from Justice Hughes, which 18 sald to bo on the road, containing a re quest for the secretary to refrain from placing the namo of the judge on the pri mary ballot for the republican nomina- tlon for the presidency. that it is on the way, having received a message last night that his telegram to Mr. Hughes assuring him that he would give his request consideration had been recelved, and thanking Mr. Pool for the same, and also saying that the request had been forwarded by mall, Mr. Pool has given it out that in face of the fact that the Nebraska primary law contained no reference to the matter of declination of nominations for the presidency he will hold that his ruling will go until wet aside by the courts. While not stating what his ruling would be on the matter it is generally conceded that the request of Judge hughes that his name be not placed on the ballot will be granted by Secretary of State oPool. Bee Want Ads Produce Results. Howover the seoretary has assurance | }Tehd'erf;ot Stumbies Gold Medal VGiven Into Rich P}acer Vein RAPID CITY D., Nov. 19.~(Special Telegram )—Reports from Terry Lodge. | thirty miles to the west on Rapld creek tend to confirm and give reassurance of the great placer discovery made yester a Mitchell, who Ia sinking the tunnel from which the black has been digging in it several weeks and, being Inexperlenced Aid not know what he had found. The dump at the mouth of the tunnel is es timated by practical mining men to con- tain from $60,000 to $150,000 in gold In early days at Canyon City, a few dirt was ‘ested, ny. It develops that Kd { | | | William D. Howells BOSTON, Nov. W--wWilllam Dean Howells of New York today was awarded the gold medal by the National Instituts of Arts and Letters for distinguished work in the writing of fiction. Mr, Howells was not present, but a letter from him was read by Ripley Hitcheock, secretary of the Institute, expressing his appreciation A medal s annually awarded for distingulshed service to art letters, although it is stipulated that the reciplent need not necessarily bs a mem- ber of the organisation. Now members elected by the instituta miles weat of Terry Lodge, nearly $20,00 | were announced as follows: in gold was taken from a placer pocket ir. twenty-four hours Charles R. Miller, Elthy Root, Henry Osborne Taylor, Robert 1. Aitken, James The new discovery has many features | Earl Frazer, Bertram G. Goodhue, Breck different rom other placer propositions | Trowbridge, all of New York: Ernest R. in the Black Hills. 1t is located &t some | Kroeger, St. Louls; Arne Oldberg, Evans. distance from the creek and the lead |¢on, | tends away from the creek and downward into the bowels of the carth at the base of & mountatn. How wide the area of black dirt carrying the heavy gold de- posit s no one can tell, but that it is of immense proportions {a shown by the dis- tance dug Into it at the present time There are no indications of bedrock after driving rods downward in the bottom of the tunnel o distance of ten feet. When bedrock is reached old prospectors hold up their hands and shake their heads knowingly when asked of values which may be found. At present the worth of a cuble yard of dirt ccming from the mine is from $1%0 to $300. If the bedrock sur- face when struck proves roughened, | tremendous values will be unearthed. A Room for the Roomer, or a Roomer for the Room. 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