Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-01
LEoIsLATzVE.

LEGIsLATZVE.
Senate passes the house fish and game
bill. but with amendments. Page
Two-cent fare bill finally passes both
houses of Nebraska legislature with
emergency clause and goes to the gov
ernor for action Page
Last day for introduction of bills in
house at Lincoln brings out a flood of
measures, among them one FOR a consti-
tutional amendment to increase the num-
ber of supreme judges to Ave with
salary of $500 a year Page 1
Railroad attack on Omaha at Lincoln
is resumed. anonymous circulars being
distributed among legislators. Page 1
Senator Randall offers resolution ask
ing that the regents of the University of
Nebraska report to the legislature why
they do not comply with the law in the
matter of text books, and also that a
showing of moneys expended be made.
Page 1
South Dakota senate passes new di-
vorce law with amendment that satisfies
the lawyers. Page /
General managers of western railroads
will offer to arbitrate question of wages
of conductors and trainmen If local organ
izations vote to strike. Page 1
mike, the Bike" notorious porch
climber wanted in Omaha and other cities
is shot by policeman at Cincinnati. Page 1
Harry X. Thaw gives out a statement
| in which he charges District Attorney
Jerome with unprofessional conduct in
court room. Dr. Evans is on stand sll
| day. Page s
Interstate commerce hearing at New
York ends. Page /
WASHINGTON.
Conference committee agrees on report
| on LaFollette's bill, regulating hours of
railway train employees. Page IL
Senate spends several hours in debating
| the denatured alcohol bill. Page IL
Charge made on floor of house that
shipping lobby will attempt to lefeat Mr..
Hinshaw because he refused campaign
contribution in exchange for his influence.
Page IL
The judiciary committee of the senate
meets this afternoon to consider the
nomination of T. c. Munger as federal
judge for Nebraska. Senator Burkett GER
tain of confirmation. Page i
NEBRASKA.
Legislative committee investigating the
| Fisher claim brings out testimony figures
in appraisement had been raised. Fisher
| nTSl tmplOytu as attorney anu ldleI
claimed to have deed for land. Page q
sleet and snowfalls are reported from
a number of Nebraska points. Page 9
Two notes purporting to have beep
signed by local farmers in payment foC
lightning rods make their appearance at
Blue HILL The signatures are denied.
Page Z
Rod and Gun club elects officers for the
ensuing year and lays plans for big i'm
provements during the coming year.
Page {
Mass meeting in memory of the late
Count Creighton fills the Auditorium
Those who knew him best pay loving
tribute to his worth and w. J. Bryan de-
livers the eulogy. Page ]
Second district convention of Nebraska
Federation of women's Clubs hears re.
ports and finds a prosperous year.
Page 4
New Union Pacific headquarters will bt
twelve stories in height, costing s1,2Oo
900. Page
No contracts being made made for sal,
of ice except with large consumers.
Page !
Feast of Purim observed by orthodo,
Jews. Rabbi Cohn lectures on subjeo
tonight Page
Witness testines that Rev. Mr.. Hum
: was with Mrs, Bassett at Little Rock
Bassett Is on stand. Page I
: Railroads extend no concessio 10 Com
! mercial club on proposed trip TO Pacific
northwest. Page !
H. @. Burt, formerly president of Uninr
Pacific. mentioned for president of Kan
sas City Terminal company. Page !
, Considerable activity reported in Oman,
real estate. Page 1