Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-21
EARNINGS ARE HIGHER
Comparison Between This Year and
Year 1907.
ONLY ONE ROAD SHOWS LOSS
Governor shaIlenberRer Delays Ac-
ton on Maxwell Board Appoint
ment waiting for Motion
Re-HearfnE.
lFrom a stnff Corresnondent.l

for the years ending June 30, 1907, and June
30. 1909. a year when the lower freigEt
rates and passenger rates were not in
force and a year when they were in force
shows that the net earnings Of all The
railroads have increased except the Mis-
souri, Pacific. The Union Pacific has not
yet reported. The Northwestern increased
its earnings per mile from S2,l99.1 to
?, 3S473: the Burlington from 50, T1O.55 to
$3,1O2.l 40; the Rock Island decreased from
S1.OS7.47 to 81 1852, but its Increase in
operating expenses was greater than this.
The Missouri Pacific decreased its earn
ing from S455.SS to $451.s5.
Governor Shallenberger will make TO
move to appoint a member of the State
Normal board to succeed Superintendent
Hays Of Alliance for the present. The
governor said this morning he likely would
wait until the time had passed for the
filing OF the motion for a rehearing in the
case, and when that was filed and II the
court decided not to change its mind then
would be time enough to name the Sue
cessor to Hays.
Mr.. Hays was appointed as a democrat,
but this is no indication that he will be
reappointed. And neither is It a sign that
Colonel Majors will be appointed in his
place, though the governor would like for
Colonel Majors to be on the board, mas
much as the colonel has always taken such
an interest in the normal schools and is
thoroughly posted on the work and-for
other reasons.
In the meantime some Of the school men
of the state are suggesting that the gov
ernor would further the interests Of the
normal schools II he would ask for the
resignation of the members of the board
who live in the towns where there are
5000 - - 49, 49, -, Local MAN
on the board. This proposition was put up
to Governor Sheldon and 1t was seriously
considered by him. but he named a resident
at Peru and at Kearney. h
COMPLAINT has been made to the state
auditor regarding a certificate which the
Lion Bonding company of Omaha is put
ting on the market. This certificate sets
out that the Lion Bonding company has
looked up the party to whom 1t is sent
and finds that he is in every way worthy
of being bonded, and guarantees to bond
him at any time application is made for
a period Of one year. The certificate costs
the person who accepts it $3.50.
The auditor, after complaint had been
made to him, wrote to the company in
curing II the $3.50 was deduced from the
premium should a bond be written or If
that is in addition to the rates prescribed
by the State Bonding board. He also de-
sired to know If the company meant to
keep the certificate good with a person
who during the life of the certificate
should commit crimes and be arrested In
fact, the auditor desired to know just how
far the company thought the certificate
was bonding on it.
Felix Newton and superintendent Wood
ard mixed at the west entrance of the
state house this afternoon, or rather, New
ton tried to mix and the doctor refused
and went on his way. Woodland had been
to the office of the governor for a con-
cultation, following a conference with the
governor and State Accountant Tulleys.
Newton, the deposed bookkeeper, who has
brought charges against the superintendent
met the superintendent at the entrance Of
the state house.
= Don't take hold of me- replied Wood
| ard as he pulled away and pushed through
the door outside of the building, following
an excited remark Of Newton's.
i Newton, as the doctor left, continued to
shout after him.
Newton was attempting to get Woodland
into the office of the secretary of state,
where he said he would be allie to disprove
something he said Woodland had told.
The third annual session of the black
smiths, horseshoers and wheelwrights Of
the state was concluded Saturday after
noon with the election of officers. The
following officers were elected for the
year: President. M. L. Fogarty of Gree
ley; vice president, W. A. Lloyd of Lin
coin; secretary, G.. A. Lader of Wahoo;
treasurer, J. w. Edwards of Hastings;
executive committee, J. ]. Depew of Loup
City, n. M. Goden of Yutan and william
49, - IL - 1870
will be held in November, 1910, in Grand
Island.
At the afternoon session yesterday plans
for the extension of membership were
discussed. NJ. N. Barnes moved that the
state be divided into districts In which
a deputy organizer should be appointed
TO serve without pay. The motion was
carried and the following men appointed:
w. G.. c. Wooster, Fairbury; Nj. V. Paso-
walk, Norfolk; A. c. Boone, Columbus, and
one as yet unsolicited for Alliance.
George A. Pierce. the engineer Of engine
2O46, which blew up on the main line Of
the Burlington shortly after ? o'clock
Thursday afternoon, died at a local hospi-
tai Saturday at 1910 p. m.
He was badly burned about the face
and lower limbs, and had received internal
injuries. His right leg was also broken.
He had never regained consciousness since
the accident. He formerly lived at l1Os
T street. Coroner Matthews states that
no inquest will be held.
Brakeman Upton was reported slightly
better today.
Warrants Requested,
State Treasurer Brian today registered
warrants to the amount Of $4,000 in order
to take care Of bills which were due. This
is the first batch of warrants for some
time and it is the only outstanding state
debt at this time.
Dave Fires .NTRtrOn.
Dave Rowden, who is stl boss at the
Milford Soldiers home, has again lemon
strated that fact by discharging his second
matron, Mrs. May Cliffe, The excuse
brought 20 the state house was that the
matron desired TO hold religious services
; and prayers in the assembly room Of the
! old soldiers and Colone, Dave is quoted
, as saying he would not stand for it. En-
gineer Myers Is still fired.
{ Officers Examination,
2 Adjutant General Hartigan has issued the
: following orders:
AS soon as possible after election or ap-
pointment officers will be eXSnined TO
t" asCt rtain their fitness for the position for