Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 29, 1916, Page 3

Nebraska LEGISLATURE WILL FIX STATE CAPITO | Rebuilding of East Wing Will . Be Left to Lawmakers of Next Session. DANGER NOT IMMEDIATE (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28.—(Special.)—Re- building the east wing of the state touse will be up to the next legisla- lature, the committee appointed by Governor. Morehead, which met this morning, taking a stand in favor of making a report of the condition of the same and leaving it to the legis- lature to meet the emergency. The committee, consisting of Presi- dent of the Senatc Phil Kohl of Wayne, Speaker George Jackson, Senator Spirk of Saline and Repre- { sentative Peterson of Lancaster, with 1 State Engineer Johnson and some of . the members of the State Board of Public Lands, accompanied by the governor, made a close investigation of the state house and its condition, going to the top and following down on the inside to the bottom. Up around the dome on the side next to the east wing they found sev- eral cracks where the stone had pulled away fro mthe dome, large | enough to stick a fist in, but it was the general condition of the wing which appeared to cause most con- cern, . No Immediate Danger. According to State Engineer John- son the outside layer of stone has sunk below the rest of the wall about four inches. This has weakened the whole wall. He does not think there is any immediate danger, but believes the legislature should take some steps as soon as it convenes, £ The wing might fall tomorrow or it might stand for a considerable time, but the face remains that the board considers that it would be almost criminal negligence on the part of the legislature not to take some steps toward repairing the wing. Governor Morehead, who has not in the past showed much enthusiasm over a new state house, after exam- ining the building this morning, frankly stated that he thought some- Elevator Bursting With Nebraska Grain (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28 According to Railway Commissioner T. L. Hall, who has returned from a trip out ‘in the state, the elevator of the Farmers" Co-operative Grain company at Arnold, a station on the Callaway branch of the Union Pacific, is so full of grain that it is in dan- ger of falling over, and telephone poles have had to be set against it to prop it up. The company has not been able to secure cars to ship the grain and so Mr, Hall has with the railroad company and they have promised to furnish cars im- mediately, in order that the elevator can be relieved’ of its weight. Mr, Hall s he crops in the valley along the railroad there are in fine shape, and that one of the big- gest corn crops ever raised in that section is assured, Unimproved Land Brings High Prices Tecumseh, Neb, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial)—Three hundred and fifteen acres of Johnson county land were sold Thursday at a public sale at an average price of $155.75 per acre. The lands were properties of the heirs of the late Margaret Wilkins and in- cluded the old home place and other farms eleven miles northeast of Te- cumseh, The land sale was at Cook, and Colonel W. M. Putman of Te- cumsech was the auctioneer. The fol- lowing were the sales: P. J. Armkneck, two elghty-acre tracts, no improvemente, at $144.50 per acre. C. A. Harrls, seventy-five acres, improved, at $170 an acre, Robert Wiikins, elghty acres, improve- ments, at $165 an acre. G. G. Betzelberger, elghty acres, no im- provements, at $145 an acre. “Safety First” Train Stops in Lincoln (From a Staff Corresuondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28.—(Special.)—The “Safety First” train, being run over the Union Pacific, chartered by the government, was in Lincoln today and this noon gave a special recep- tion to Governor Morehead, state officers and newspaper men, with a lunch in the diner attached to the train, The display is attracting consider- - (Special.) — ken up the matter s THE BEE: |ARCHBISHOP JOHN LAN- CASTER SPALDING L LR AT 57 M &Wm’fm«wn ARCHBISHOP JOHN L. SPALDING Archbishop. Spalding was born at Lebanon, Ky., June 2, 1840. Nineteen years later he received his A. B, de- gree at St. Mary’s college (Maryland) and during . the next fifteen years studied extensively abroad. He spent much time at the University of Lou- vain, Belgium. priesthood, becoming secretary to the bishop of Louisville. Six years later he was made chancellor of the diocese there, and the following year was sent to New York, where he spent seven years. .On May 1, 1877, he was consecrated bishop of Peoria, where he served continually until his resignation in 1908 because of his ill health. Archbishop Spalding is probably best remembered by the general public for his work in the settlement of the great anthracite coal strike in 1902, dHe was a member of the commission appointed by President Roosevelt to brm? Fcacc in the mines and so suc- cessful were his individual efforts that he was universally admired and re- spected long after by the miners and operators alike, Archbishop Spalding’s last and highest church honor came in 1909 when he was created titular arch- bistiop of Seyphopolis. He died at his home on Friday, August 25, 1916. Requisition Is Sent For Return of Dewitt In 1865 he was ordained. to the | OMAHA, TUESDAY, |SHOOTS MAN WHO ' DIDNT KEEP WORD John Carter Sends Charge of Shot at . Man Who Went With Daughter, FAILED TO GO TO CHURCH i Grand Island, Neb, Aug. 28— ! (Special Telegram.)—Enraged be- | cause he had ascertained that he had been deceived by the young man call- | ing for his daughter and by the lat- ter, in that they went to Schrimmer's | Lake, a riverside resort, instead of to church, as promised, oJhn Carter, is under arrest today on the charge of shooting with intent tto do great bod- {ily harm, and Frank Housh, a taxi driver, is in the hospital with a badly ! bruised head and many scattering shot in hs body. | Roush conveyed two young men to the Carter home, who asked Miss | Carter to go to church with them. | Permission was given to go to church provided a certain other young wom- an accompanied them. The father inquired at the churches. They were not present. Late in the evening the party returned, as the fater learned, from Schimmer's Lake, and he as- saulted the drivec of the taxi with the butt end of the gun and as he fled from his machine, shot at the retreat- ing figure, the w?rst of the charge landing in the heel. Carter is out under a $500 bond. ——l Two Automobil.s | Collide Near York York, Neb, Aug. 28:—(Speclal.).—- Two automobiles collided one mile |north and one mile east of this city Saturday evening. One car was com- ling to York from Waco and was | being driven by Edward Beckord, who was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Henry Beckord, and a younger brother, while the car going east was lin chatge of Mr. Jones of this city, |and in the seat with him was Albert | Hahn of Polk. The car going ivest | was struck in the center when it | made the turn to the south, Mr. | Hahn being thrown through the wind shield and over the other car and seriously cut and bruised. Mrs. Beckord received a fracture of the wrist, and the younger son wa!.badly bruised. The latter three are in the Lutheran hospital. Mr. Beckord’s AUGUST hing should be done. He thought, |2ble attention. The display which ap- were it not that the next session is | Peared to attract the crowd the most only four months away, it wauld be | Was that of the War department, best to call a special session in order [ Showing models of ships and a big car is a total wreck. Mr. Jones' car can be repaired. Little Girl Survives (From a Staff Correspondent.y Lincoln, Aug. 28.—(Special.)—The governor of Utah has asked for the that something should be done. “If it was a year away,” said he, “I should seriously consider calling a special session.” Building in Bad Shape. _ "I believe i twould be like pour- ing money into a rat hole to attempt i to_fix up the wing by repairing it,” ] said the governor in the discussion which took place. The whole build- ing is in bad shape, and while my offices are fairly comfortable, those on the north side are almost unin- habitable in the winter time. 1 be- believe we should tear down the east shape that it would be a part of a new . and commodious building later on.” The matter was left for the state engineer and J. H. Craddock Omaha, an architect - who -accom- anied the committee on - its trip of investigation, to draw up a report to the legislature which will be submit- ted to he committee at a later meet- ing. Committee to Choose Music for State Poem (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 28.— (Special.) — State Superintendent Thomas has se- lected the committee which is to choose the music for the Nebraska ‘poem which was selected six months ago. Chancellor C. A. Fulmer of Ne- braska Wesleyan university, Willard Kimball of the University School of Music, and Miss Emma Me- servey of Fremont will scttle on the ode. The committee will meet next Friday. New Teachers at West Point. West Point, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—=The teaching corps of the pub- lic schools at West Point has been materially changed during the sum- mer. Ten of the fifteen teachers are new to their positions here, The new sugerintendent, Prof C. Ray Gates, the late principal of the Blair High school, comes very strongly recommended. He possess fine schol- arship and great executive ability. The following is the roster of teachers: Kindergarten, Eva Kerl; First grade, Merle Makeever; Second grade, Cath- erine Husenetter; Third grade, Lottie Koop; Fourth grade, eMary Ann Chambers; Fifth grade, Mabel I. Brazda; Sixth grade, Cecile C Seventh grade, Maria Ch Eighth grade, Erna Yarlitz; high school, Marian Pattis, principal; James Aldrich, Bessie E. Fagg, Miss Rathke; music, Irene Raabe; superin- tendent, C. Ray Gates. School opens ™ September 4. 1bers; House Burned at Grand Island. Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial)—After starting a fire in an oil stove in the kitchen of their farm home: Mrs. William Schipman went into another part of the house to look after their infant child. When she returned the entire kitchen was ablaze. An explosion is believed to have caused the fire. Though neig bors were called, the entire residence and its contents were destroyed. The Joss is covered only in small part by insurance. ( Record Price for Kearney Land. Minden, Neb, Aug. 28.—(Special.) ~The highest price ever paid for eighty acres of land in Kearney coun- ty was paid by John W. Torney, who bought from Alired T. Caslson and paid $10.500. The farm was highly improved and four miles from Min- den. This makes land worth $131 per acre. Gibbon Teacher Resigns. Gibbon, Neb.,, Aug. 28.-—(Special.) ~—Blanche Wise, for four years princi- pal of Gibbon High school and re- elected at an advance of salary, has resigned to accept a similar position in the Hastings schools, Indigestion Due to Constipation. Take & dose Dr. King's New Life Pills tonight. Ses how much better you feel in the morning. 36c.~Advertisement, - | three sons. ot Prof. | torpedo. Platte County Farmer Ends Life by Hanging Columbus, Neb., Aug. 28 —(Special Telegram.)—Peter H. Albers, aged 63, a prominent farmer residing eight miles northwest of Platte Center, committed suicide last night by hang- ing himself in his barn, Coroner Gass of this city was sum- moned, but did not deem an inguest necessary. Albers was in ill health. He was born in Germany and came to Platte county in 1883 and has made his home here since. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a widow, seven daughters and Beatrice Manufacturer Reported Critically il Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Special.) —Word has been received here that W. W. Bott, one of the department heads of the Dempster Mill Manufac- turing company, was taken suddenly ill a few days ago at Smith Center, Kan,, and is in a serious condition. Mr. and Mrs, Bott were on their way home after an outing to points in Colorado, making the trip in their touring car, Mitchell Giants Win Ten Out of Twelve Mitcheil, Neb., Aug. 28.—(Special.) return to that state of John Doe De- witt, charged with the alrceny of a Ford automobile. Dewitt is charged with taking the car on August 17 in Ogden. He drove it to Lincoln, ar- riving there August 22. He saved the police here considerable trouble by driving up immediately in front of the police station and the minions of car, nabbed him and thrust him imme- diately into durance vile. The requi- tion for his return was granted this morning, and he is now on his way back to face the charge. the law, who were looking out for the | | Stroke of Lightning Sioux Falls, S. D,, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—To be struck by lightning and live was the unusual experience of the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E .Larkin, living near Wagner. The little girl was pumping water at a windmill, when a bolt of lightning | descended and struck her on the shoulder, went down to her waist and then passed around her body twice, after which it went down one of her {limbs to the ground. Her skin was ampbell; | © —The North Platte Valley Giants, Mitchell's crack amateur base ball team, returned last night from a two weeks' tour through western Nebras- ka, playing twelve games in Alliance, Hemingford, Crawford, Ash Creek Hyannis, Seneca and Mullen, and winning all games excepting one of a two-game series at Alliance and one of a three-game series at Crawford. Nebraska Cadets Return To West Point Academy Grand Island, Neb,, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—Cadets Ahlmquist of Wahoo and Buechler of this city, the two Nebraska West Pointers who have been on furlough, left yesterday for the academy, their furloughs expiring on the 29th. The latter was joined h‘crc by Cadet Bringham of Reno, ev. ed, well-preserved, and brain. oo SR LR Contract for Hotel Buiidizg. Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—J. C. Mardis company, Des Moines: secured_ the general contract ! for the four-story annex to the Wah- konsa hotel. Its bid was approxi- mately $125000. The structure will cost about $200,000 completed. Its ground dimensions, 120x140, will be the same size as the present building. When completed, the property, in- cluding the present hotel, will be the biggest in the state. Messrs. F. G. and T. G. Warderf are erecting the building on two lots they pgrchascd some titne ago for $25,000. made of the entire wheat and barley, 5 HYMENEAL. Johnson-Anderson. West Point, Neb., Aug. 28,—(Spe- cial.)—Arvid D. Johnson and N{‘ s Verena H. Anderson were united in marriage at the Swedish Methodist Episcopal church, on the east side, on Saturday morning, Rev, Leonard Stromberg, pastor, officiating. The bridal pair were accompanied at the altar by Roy Anderson and Miss Nina Johnson. *Mr, and Mrs. Johnson de- parted on a wedding trip to points m Iowa and on their return they will reside on the Johnson farm _north- east of this city. Krieger-Lund. West Point, Neb,, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—The marriage of Henry Krie- ger and Miss Mabel Lund of Beemer took place at the court house, Judge Dewald performing the ceremony, The attendants were William Krieger and Miss May Lund. The contracting | parties are well known residents of the north side. They will make their home at Pomona, Cal, Grape-Nuts also Everybody Needs It— stored for emergency in a well-develop- Grape-Nuts food stands preeminent as a builder of this kind of energy. Itis sources of food strength. mineral elements of the grain, so much emphasized in these days of investiga- tion of real food values. ~ Crisp, ready to eat, eagy to digest, wonderfully nourishing and delicious. “There’s a Reason” for Grape-Nuts Sor'd-Up. - Enerdy” well-nourished body nutriment of whole two of the richest includes the vital 29, 1916. burned wherever the lightning passed. When picked up the little girl was supposed to be dead, being unconscious, but after an hour's work over her she revived and now appar- ently is none the worse for her ex- perience, Prisoner Escapes from the Fort Dodge Jail _Fort Dodge, Ta, Aug. 28.—(Spe- cial)—~Henry Jackson might have been legally out of jail after Tues- day, but he took his leave Satur-| day afternoon after sawing a bar in his cell window. If caught he prob ably will have to spend a sentencec of a year in jail. Jackson was arrested for :\llegcd‘ Coming! A mammoth sale of fine shoes. Watch for details. We Like To Say To the thousands and and thousands of val- ued patrons who trade with this store day in and day out, year in and year out, and we might say generation after generation, that this Summer season of 1916 has been the most successful in the history of this store. Now with the advent of the Autumn goods, we invite you to come and see the wonderful new things that are arriving every day. We know you will be delighted, and we shall be delighted to see you here, J. L. BRANDEIS & SONS. Omaha High School UNIFORMS To Be Made by Brandeis Stores For the third succes- sive year this store hag been awarded the con- tract to furnish the Uni- forms for the Omaha High School. Made of regulation cloth to your order. The uniform con- sists of Codt, Cap &nd Trousers, at, Suit, $16.95 We are justly proud of the record we have made in securing the award for the making of these uniforms, three successive seasons. The shooting of Patrolman Lou Fisher early in May. Although a diligent scarch for evidence to support con- clusions has been made it was very probable that the grand jury would Council Rushes Through Business to See Parade City commissioners are but boys not have returned a true bill against |grown up, after ali. 4 3 him. The sound of a caliope moying Jackson is about five feet, seven|along centh street was too much for the city dads when assembled in committee of the whole. ! They rushed the meeting through and deferred most of the business un- til Tuesday morning, that they might |zo down town ‘to see the circus pa- ,rade. The mayor said he was going just inches tall, dark complexioned, light- brown hair, and weighs about 130 pounds. Where he got his file with which he sawed his way out has not been learned. British Strike on Somme, London, Aug. 28, 3:37 . m.~—The ayor, ! -mm:(‘ sty sl ‘n\l‘.\‘n\v""f‘nml("[:::lhz | to take his wife, while others plml?t"l ulght near Bazentin Lo Petit, where the .y ittle needing their heaviest fighting has been in progress. they had little ones ' needing A Vi war ox(‘\cn Teport says the Britleh took 200 | care. The facts were, they all wanted yurda of a German trench and captured one | 1o s ¢ machine gun, | to see the parade. This sale will afford remark- able opportun- ities to save. Lamps at Low Prices From Art Embroidery Department \ Especially good news at this time of the year when ene will spend more time indoors, and will certainly do more reading. Moreover, a good lamp lends an appearance of coziness and cheer- fulness that is very desirable. The two styles of lamps that we are exploiting for Tuesday selling, viz: . Mahogany Floor Lamps, with heavy grooved base and tall upright, having a beautiful silk pop- lin shade (fluted), with silk gimp and silk fringe trimming. The shades are in old 1lzold and old rose, and we will sell the lamps complete on Tuesday, for ........... sls'oo Mahogany Boudoir Lamps, they stand 24 inches high, have one light, push-button socket and a dainty silk poplin shade inf o]!ld rose trimmed with antique gold. The price of this lamp is ....... 54'00 ' Third Floor. Notions You Need Now Safety Pins, special, 4 cards for ................5¢ Large Hair Nats, Tuesday, 5 for ..... veen 10 12-Yard Bolts of Bias Tape, bolt................ West Electric Hair Curlers, 5 on card for ......1 Fast Colored Darning Cotton, spool ............ 200-Yard Spools of Machine Thread ......2 for Large Boxes of Assorted Wire Hair Pins, box.... Linen Tape, special, per bolt................00.. Betsy Ross and American Maid Crochet Cotton, per ball . Lo o P R R e s e R i One Big Lot of Crochet Cotton, worth to 10c, ball 100-Yard Spools of Sewing Silk, spool ..... F :tra Fine Rick Rack, all imported, yard ... 5 Good Steel Crochet Hooks, each................ Tatting Shuttles, 10c values, each.. Lesenbaenans Dustless Dust Cloths, special, large size ........1 Main Floor. 255538 = PEARETE [ Package Foods “In the good old summer time"—days of joyous outings and air-sharpened appetites— Armour’s hundred or more K%ad Package Foods provide many delicious repasts. i Palate-tempting Veal Loaf, substantial Corned Beef, de- A lightfully appetizing sandwiches from Potted and Deviled CASKIOR Ham or Tongue, flavorings of k&7 Ketchup and Chili Sauce—all these and many more are to be had under the Armour Oval Label. Let Armour prepare the Lunch! ARMOUR 2 COMPANY Robt. Budats, Mgr,, «3th and Jones Sts., Phone D. 1088, Omali, Neb, W. L. Wilkinson, 29th and Q. Tel 8o, 1740, Cafe — Parlor — Observation Cars J are now operated in place of the old Buffet | Club Cars on our day trains from Omaha to Ft. Dodge, Mason City, + St. Paul, Minneapolis These cars are a distinct improvement in GREAT Western service in that they consist of regu- lar dining room seating 12, a ladies’ parlor and an observation Smoking Room. Leave Omaha 7:40 a. m. Y Night train for Ft. Dndse. Mason City, St. Paul, Min- neapolis, leaves Omaha 8:30 p. m. P. F. BONORDEN, C. P, & T. A.—1522 Farnam St., Omaha, Phone Douglas 260. -y ¢ = w— Chicago §= Great Western