Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-07
JUDICIAL BILL BY FRIDAY
Subcommittee, After Hearing Dslsgation
Promises Early Report
TWO DISTRICT PLAN IS sOUtlcHED
Kinlzsid Holds Ont for More Divis-
ions of Worth FIatte TERRITORY. but
f. Told -Four mast sumce-
Minor Changes sugEested.

f. Told -Four Must suffice
Minor Changes sugEested.
CFrom a star Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. Especial Teie-
gram.)-While IL has been known for
weeks that II was utterly impossible TO
create two federal judicial districts in
Nebraska, the futility of attempting TO
pass such a measure broke upon members
OF the Nebraska delegation in its fun
force during a hearing which was ac-
corded them today by the subcommittee
Of the judiciary committee OF the house.
Every member Of the Nebraska delega-
tion except Senator Miilard was present
at the hearing this afternoon before the
members of the subcommittee composed
Of Messrs. Alexander OF New York, TIT
rell Of Massachusetts and Smith Of Ken
lucky. The subcommittee showed con-
siderable interest in the proposition TO
give Nebraska an additional fudge. with
such judicial divisions would meet the
requirements OF the several members Of
the delegation. Every member of the
Nebraska delegation present addressed
the committee and all favored the bill
introduced by Judge Norris giving Ne
braska an additional Judge. with the cx-
ception of Judge Kinksid. who is not
satisfied with the last of places designated
for holding court in the, Sixth district.
Senator Burkett wanted the state di-
vided into two judicial districts, but said
he was willing to accept an additional
/ judge with such number OF divisions as
! the committee should see nt to allow.
Judge Norris favored the division of
! the state into two judicial districts, but
said he would be satisfied for the time
being IL an additional judge could be al
lowed.
Kennedy Opposes DivisiOn.
Representative Kennedy opposed the
| two-district plan, insisting that division
was not needed and that the report of an
! inspector on file at the Department of
Justice was antagonistic to the PROPOSE
ton He contended that another judge
and additional places for holding court
would meet all the present requirements.
He said there was no controversy as to
the places for holding court in the South
Platte. namely, Lincoln. Hastings and Nc
Cook. but that there was a difference OF
opinion as to the divisions in the North
Platte. He oontended that the proposed
division would take away too much terri
tory naturally tributary 10 Omaha, and
suggested that the North Platte territory
should not be divided at all. but remain
as It is now. This Mr.. Mccarthy would
not agree to, because he said 1t would
be discrimination against Norfolk. Judge
Kinkaid wanted more places for holding
court. at least three, in the western part
of the state and dwelt at length on the
extent OF territory which his district COW
cred.
After hearing the members of the sdeiega.
ton and examining the map of the state
the subcommittee announced they would
allow. only four divisions Of the North
Platte and three in the South Platte.
Report Esxpected by Friday.
A few days ago Judge Norris introduced
a new bill along lines at that time sug.
gested by the subcommittee. but after tn,
hearing today and going closely into the
matter with the view Of satisfying all in
terests the subcommittee directed him tC
make certain minor changes in the bill a.
then introduced and reintroduce It and
they would probably report It next Friday
The action of the subcommittee today
settled two federal judicial district PROPOSE
tions for Nebraska 1t makes possible tn,
passage OF a bill granting an additionn
judge and creating new divisions wher,
courts shall be held. Grand juries, how
ever. are to convene in but two places
Omaha and Lincoln. Such bill viii saw.
the expense OF another district attorney
United States marshal and additiona
clerks, leaving TO be appointed by tn,
president and to be confirmed by the sen
ate only another federal district Judge 70,
Nebraska and deputy clerks TO hav,
charge Of the records at the places whiel
shall finally be agreed upon where court IL
to be held.
The talk among members of the low,
delegation today was that they would holc
their long anticipated conference for tn,
purpose Of deciding upon the federal pat
ronage OF the state next Saturday mornin,
In Senator Allison's committee rooms
While no call has yet been issued for a con
ference. It is generally believed that witt
the senatorial matter settled In Iowa mem
bers can now get together and distribut
the loaves and fishes 1t may. however
be impossible for Senator Allison TO NEE
: with his colleagues on account of hearing
on the appropriation bills. IN which even
the conference will go over until som
time next week
Ten Years Back Pension.
Representative Mccarthy is a sleuth whel
Il comes to running down evidence to Sc
cure one Of his constituents a pension. Hi
] ability In this direction was never bette
exemplihed than in the notice he receive,
Q from the pension bureau today stating
that Frederick Elias Of Columbus had beel
granted a pension OF % per month, sal
pension to commence nearly ten years age
= which win give him In the neighborhOod o
$50 back pension This case has beel
3 rejected a number OF times. but Mr. nc
: carthy. with bulldog persistsncy. follows
witnesses all over the country ana KEEP
pounding away with new testimony unit
: finally a perfect case was made out an
; Elias who is upwards Of 70 years OF axe
win come into his own
: Barl<ett Leasing Plan Opposed.
The Burkett proposition TO turn over Z
the forester Of the United States al tn
+ public lands for leasing and grazing pur
4 poses, which may be added 70 the agri
: cultural appropriation bnl viii meet wit
vigorous opposition from members Of tn
! house COMMITTEES ON agriculture when II
!. bin IL returned 20 the house. They ar
! unanimously In favor Of an OF Mr.. PIN
4 chOts propositions. but they regard senate
n Burkstts project a. being altogether 70
radical q departure from accepted msthod
/ A.