Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
Nebraska
CORRECTION HAD ITS EFFECT
Protest of Railroad Commission
Needed by Interstate Body.
BRIDGE FIGHT WAXING WARM
of Precedent with Regard TO
p Specifications - Commence
mcnt Orators in Demand.
tFrom a staff Consequently

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LINCOLN, Feb. O-CSpecial THE
state railway commissioners were graft
fled by the news that the Interstate Com
merce commission had granted Stay in
putting the new western freight elassifi-
eaten lnt6 Effect that thorough hearing
might be had on its merits. At first the
request was refused. but the various
western railway comm ssions, among them
that Of Nebraska, made such vigorous
protest that the national commission
TOOK notice.
The Nebraska commission, in concert
with those of other states. probably will
participate in the hearing. but the burden
of the work will come upon the CONNER
cial bodies Of the section of country eff
fected by the classification.
Louisville Bonds Held.
Water bonds of the town Of Louisville
are being held up by the auditors office
pending an opinion from the attorney
general. The law says that such bonds
shall be issued subject TO redemption at
any time after five years and that all
shall be due twenty years from date. The
Louisville bonds are each Of them made
payable at a definite time, one each year
commencing with the sixth year after
issue. The auditor is not certain whether
this provision complies with the law.
Price Much Interested.
Engineer Price is greatly interested in
the outcome OF the Clay county bridge
controversy and is hopeful that 1t may
prove a precedent for other counties.
His only interest is that when he is
, called on TO draw plans for bridge he
considers his professional standing is in
volved and that II contractors are TO be
allowed TO depart from the plans It Is
unfair TO hold him responsible for the
consequences. He is Of the opinion that
II county commissioners will take a look
at the law they will insist on the con-
tractors living up TO the specifications
and in having the work submitted TO the
approval OF the states engineering de.
partment for approval when completed
The law provides they are personally re-
sponsble to the county for any money
paid out for bridges which do not come
up to the contract and specifications and
are also liable for damage in case aeei-
dents occur.
..djutant General Phelps is in receipt
of an invitation TO attend reception at
the White House, Washington, on Feb
ruary 20.
Small Loss In Box Butte.
County Attorney Burton OF Box Butte
county was at the capitol today on legal
business. He reports stock In his sec
fIou as q rtiIa rnp,lnp fhrougl, tho win
ter In good shape, and where stockmen
have had hay there has been little or no
suffering. Some not 10 provided have
sustained some losses during the cold
spell. when the ground was covered with
snow and animals unable to rustic feed.
These losses will in no case be large,
however. ...E- ~ .-.+ 3.
Asks for own Name.
William II. Armstrong has asked the
court to officially declare his name to b,
Roberts. He alleges that when his mother
died family named Armstrong took hin
and brought him up, but that he neyel
was legally adopted. lie has always gon,
by their name, however. but wants Il
changed to the one under which he wa;
Christened.
Olaf Olson alleges that on December 2
he was in a store at Waverly peacefully
attending TO hts own business when h
was set upon and beaten by Georg'
Dereig. and for which he asks 5000 dam
ages.
Commencement Orator Wanted.
The state university is having SOM
trouble obtaining someone whom it realli
n desires to deliver the annual commence
ment address. About dozen person
have been approached, but all have beel
unable to fill the appointment. Person
really desirable are in great demand abou
that time, and it is becoming more diff
cult every year to obtain suitable speak
ers for such occasions.
Two Regiments May Go.
Adjutant General Phelps has notified tn
War department that Nebraska will sen
. two regiments to the army maneuvers a
= Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., in case tn
railroads will grant a suitable rate, sue
as is in effect TO Denver. but in case n
rate is made only one regiment will at
tend.
DR.. Charles +. Clark was held unde
500 bonds to the district court on tn
charge Of adultery preferred by his wifi