Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-15
BIC FUND FOR EDUCATION
Coming Apportionmsnt to the Various
Counties to Be 4 Record Breaker.
ABOUT A DOLLAR AND A HALF PER PUPIL
Lincoln Police Think They Can Con-
Wet Beard Of Murder, hut Doubt
full About Securing
Him.
From a staff Correspondent.)

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LINCOLN. May H.-(special)-The semi
annual spportionment Of state funds for
the public schools OF Nebraska. which will
be certified by the state treasurer to the
superintendent Of public instruction on
May 10, will be one Of the largest ever
made by the state. Forty counties have
thus far failed to report the funds for the
month. but the other fifty have shown an
increase over the corresponding period
last year Of approximately $1,000.
1--WE look for an apportionment that Will
give us about 81 for each person OF
school age" said Superintendent Fowler
today. II well remember the time when
both semi-annual appointments together
made not over $3.50 for each person OF
schoo age, but this year we will have
two-thirds Of the amount in one apportion-
ment. The school population OF the state
is 377, 900. The apportionment in December
last was 1915, 1913 and in the May preceding
was $3.50, 1853. So far as l know the greatest
apportionment ever made by the state gave
only Sl02 per each person Of school age.
We may fall a little behind our expecta-
tions this time, but It Is doubtful"
Clears the Atmosphere.
Senator A.. r. oleson Of wisner was in
the city today on personal business. but
while here gave voice to some political
sentiments. "If there's any intention of
finally throwing Robertson over in the end
for Paul lessen l don't know OF It," said
he. Judge Robertson Is our candidate for
governor. but unless there is a change In
the situation he can never make II. 1t
looks to me like a free-for-ali with the
chances f~avoring a South Platte candidate,
I'VE were preparing In Cunning county
for a mighty big fight when 1t came To
selecting delegates TO the state convention
on the theory that Savage would be a can
didate for denomination. and that he ex-
pected an endorsement from us. But since
Savage has withdrawn the clouds have
cleared away and the congressional situa-
ton is receiving the most OF attention
from politicians. w. w. Young OF Stanton,
state senator, and George Brooks Of Bazile
Mills are the leading candidates. so far as
/ know" 3
May Not Get Beard.
The police authorities here have about
abandoned hope of getting A. Beard. now
under arrest in Kansas City. back to Lin
coin for trial on the charge OF killing John
]. Gillian. The man lie wanted In st. Pau
to answer for the murder OF a policeman
and the authorities OF that city say they
are positive he can be convicted. The
reward offered for conviction in st. Paul is
$500, while the reward for conviction here
is only 5000, The Kansas City police Of
hcials are in favor of delivering to the
persons offering the biggest reward. Chiei
OF Police Hoagland and Detective Malone
are confident Beard could be convicted
II brought here and have offered to pay
the 5000 reward out Of their personal funds
Immediately upon his delivery.
The head janitor OF the State Norma.
school at Peru has submitted his resigna'
ton. TO take effect May "a The board
WIN meet in Peru next Tuesday and a sue
oessor, also an assistant. will be chosen al
that time. a,