Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-26

to regular work IL he can help It and he
probably can. He will insist that one Of
his appointees give Felix a job in another
field of endeavor.
In the meantime this discharge of Felix
is in all probability the beginning OF a
wholesale e-arrangemen at the institu-
ton. Governor M~ullenberger is finding
out that IL makes more than ability to get
votes to successfully manage a state in
stitution. For many days stories have
been coming into the state house regard
ing the incompetency of employees and
the action Of the governor in getting rid of
his bookkeeper indicates that he is looking
into matters there. ada
Frazier Head Of Ball Team.
Lew Frazier, former secretary of the
state Printing board, now postmaster Il
Fairmont, was in Lincoln on business
Tuesday. nj addition to being editor OF
the only paper in Fsirmont and head OF
the postoffice there. Mr.. Frazier has just
been elected head of the base ball nine
and its general manager. A state league
has been formed with tn following towns
represented; Fairmont, Sutton, Exeter, Dor
chester, Shickley and Geneva. Under the
uAC VI Nit new Atdbut Cdth lNdHi iS ~
play two games each week, one on the
home grounds. The season opens June !
and closes September |.
Mr.. Frazier is just recovering from a
badly sprained right shoulder, which he
got in a peculiar msnner-though his story
is plausible. Mr.. Frazier is addicted to the
nightmare habit. on the night in question,
some five weeks ago, he was attacked by
L. H.. II -
onto his shoulder and SO twisted his arm
that it was badly sprained. AS he is draw
ing accident insurance, it is understood the
story has been carefully Investigated and
found to be true.
Legislature OverIOOks One.
1t is very evident the aeroplane business
is about to become a real business in Ne.
brasks. Secretary of tSate Junkin today
received a letter from w. T. Baker OF
Farnsm asking for copies of the automobile
and %aeroplane laws. He signed himself
as an aeroplanist and automobilist, ." giving
the number OF his diploma. Nebraska
first democratic legislature overlooked the
aeroplane business and enacted no law,
governing this matter.
RequIsition for Mccarthy.
Governor Shallenberger has issued
requisition on the governor of Washington
for the return to Lincoln of j. r.. Nc
Carthy, alias j. H. Storrs, wanted for EN-
bezzlement. Mccarthy said he would re
turn without papers, but fearing a hitcI
the police secured the requisition. McCar
thy will be charged with the appropriation
of some $500 from the Horn estate.
State school ApPOrtiOnment.
State Superintendent Bishop is certifying
out to the various county superintendent
the semi-annual school apportionmeni
which amount TO a total of s29s, 49,. 40, q
t079212 for each pupil, there being $50, IS
school children enrolled during the last sL
months.
On e year ago the apportionmen
amountsc to 1884, S76,6s.
The amount allotted to Douglas count,
out of this apportionment is $50, 500. II
against S36,03S.23 a year ago. The pupil
in Douglas county this year numbered IS,
4I6, against 1887 a year ago
TIL money to max up the total appor
tionment this year was derived from Tn
following sources; State tax, S2,SsL.4s; in
terest on chool and saline lands sold
lands leased, $67 9OS. "a; interest on bonds
S1l7,S01 As; interest on state warrants, ST..
S5j.65; from the sale of fish and game Ii
censes. $3.50, district bonds. s134.9s; fina
dividend from the Buffalo county bank
lSclO.
Following is the apportionment OF tn
money by counties, together with the mum
Der OF school children in each counhy.