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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Nebraska
LABOR LAW SNAKE TROUBLE
Two Youths Employed in Senate Are
Under the Age Specified in
Nebraska Statutes.
COFFEY MAKES INVESTIGATION
CFrom a star correspondent ,

Prom starr Correspondence
LINCOLN. Feb 1s.-(special 1.-THE new
labor commissioner. +. NJ. Coffey. has
found two boys employed by the legfsla-
ture who are under the age Of Is The
law reads that no child under "a years Of
age shall be permitted to work for hire
during the hours when the public schools
are In session and also provides that a
child between the ages of IA and IS may
be employed provided the child shall have
reached the eighth grade in the common
schools and shall ave occurred a permit
from the school authorities, the same to
be filed with the commissioner OF labor.
The children referred to are the sons
Of Lieutenant Governor Pearson and Sem
ator Wilson OF Frontier. Young Pearson
is about II years Of age and is employed
as MESSENGER clerk for -his father at g a
day. Wilson's son is Is years OF age and
has a position as page at si.50 a day, with
overtime allowance which brings his pay
up to 81. rsv
Labor Commissioner coffey said today
Il Is now UP to the superintendent OF
schools OF Lincoln TO issue the permit TO
young Wilson, but as 70 the lieutenant
governors son. he is below the minimum
age limit for school age. and there was
little chance for permit to apply.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Nebraska
Farm Hand Given
Judgment for Wages

BROKEN BOW. Neb., Feb. iS.--(Spe-
cial.)-A court decision that attracted
some attention this week was rendered
by County Judge Ford. when he, declared
that Henry speidei. aged AZ years, and
unmarried, should receive from the Fer
dinand Boss estate. on the west table.
this county. the sum OF 81 ESQ. back wages.
The evidence showed that Speidel, who
was a stepsoh Of Boss. rad gone to work
on the lattsr's farm twenty years ago
and never received any compensation
for his labor Boss died in Many 1914
but according 10 state law. speidel could
not be included as an heir TO the estate
and he accordingly sued for $500 for
ten years labor Tho evidence further.
showed that the claimant. by himself,
had farmed forty acres OF land and did
all the house work. including the family
washing. Speidei Is considerably broken
in hearrh and the court ruled that he
was entitled to SIS per month for four
years.
The Custer County Medical association
held its annual election of. officers this
week with the foiiowing result. Dr. e.
NJ Bryson OF Galloway. president; DR..
f. A. Burnham Of Arnold, vice president;
DIR. G. l. sellon or Broken Bow, secre-
tary. and DIR. A. r. Downing on. Merna.
censor
The records in the county judges Of
flee show that 172 marriage licenses have
been taken out in custer county during
the year. 1914
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
PAINTING BERTHA" GOES
TO INGLESIDE HOSPITAL
tFrOm a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Feb Especial. bertha
Liebbecke. far-famed as Painting
Bertha" has been moved upon another
square of the board of her checkered
career. Today, by order Of the peni-
Tertiary insanity board. she was taken
to the IpgIeside Insane hospital at
Hastings.
She had been at the penitentiary only
four days. but during that time she had
succeeded in making life miserable for
everybody at the institution from Warden
Fepton down to the most hardened con-
Wet.
During these four days she had broken
out every window pane within her reach;
had screamed the long nights through
until the corridors echoed from one side
OF the big gray institution to the either;
had necessitated constant guarding and
despite the vigilance of the prison ati-
thorities had attempted suicide by
strangulation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Oxford High Debaters
Defeat Beaver City

OXFORD. Neb.. Feb. I2--(speoial Teie-
gram)-The first debate in the state Of
the high school debating league ques-
tion for the season of ls14-1sl5. was held
In the oxford opera house last evening
between Oxford and Beaver City, Super
intendent overturf Of Beaver City presid-
ing. Oxford had the affirmative and
Beaver City the negative
Tie Beaver City debaters. were Ed.
ward Carter, Justin Woodruff, Dana
Harper, and Lawrense Merwin, alternate
oxford debaters were Ralph Cole. Merlin
Springer and Fred Hellner. with Roy
Bender as alternate. Judges were sup
frintendent William schhchterle OF Cul-
Sertsop, Principal ]. c. Mitchell of Hast
i'gs High school and L. z. Mumfo-d. The
decision was two for oxford and one for
Beaver City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

George T. Forster has assumed charge
Of the buying and sales management OF
the linen, bedding. wash goods and do
nestle departments for Hayden Bros.
Mr. Forster's return to Omaha. after an
absence OF eleven years. TO again enter
the service OF his former employers. will
be received by his host OF oldtime friends
with pleasure. During his absence from
Omaha, Mr.. Forster was in charge OF
several departments for Rothschild q
Co. one OF Chicago's largest state street
department stores ror nine years. and
during the last two years was engaged in
the dry goods commission trade OF Chi
cago. Mr. Forster is enthusiastic re-
garding the present commercial aspect
Of Omaha. and enters the trade here with
genuine pleasure and unbounded conf
denee In omahas future greatness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
sADIE IS A IOY.RIpINe nam
she Knows che Car number ana
Lays EEssto Ray Her
Fare.

There must be gypsy strain. va
grant, nomadio streak. in sadie some
where. Sadie" Is brown loghorn hen
OF uncertain age. outwardly no different
from any other respectable, nest-loving
bird. but In reality ''harum-scerun. a
'fly-by-night' and a ''ne'er-do-wen." no
better than the worst nighthawk sadie
Is the joy-riding hen.
Every night for the last ten days she
has stolen ride underneath Scovill
avenue (cleveland) trailer No. 800, cling.
ing to her precarious and perambulating
perch from the Bolton car barns. Quincy
avenue and East Eighty-ninth street. all
tho way TO the city ana back to the
barns.
Little does "Sadie' care whether the
fare Is 8 cents or 5. whether the penny
transfer charge Is refused or gobbled up
70 appease a hungry deficit Sadie"
must have her ride. and have II she does.
The carmen declare she has at least
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
RAIL EXPERTS RETURN
FROM ST. JOSEPH HEARING
fFrom a Staff correspondent


LINCOLN, Feb. S.-(special.) -Railway
Commissioner Clark and Rate Expert
Powell have returned from ST. Joseph.
Mo-. where this week they attended the
interstate hearing on the complaints Of
out-of-the-state points against Nebraska
rates as being prejudicical to them.
At St. Joseph, the compliments, inciuds
ing St. Joseph, Atchinson. Council Bluffs
and Kansas City. as well as the inter
venors. Omaha, Lincoln and Denver, put
in their cases, The railroads. win put in
their case at Omaha beginning Monday.
After submission of the evidence the case
will probably be- argued in Washington
at some subsequent time.
The compliments insist that Nebraska
rates under general order No. 10 are
decidedly unfair to them. The river
points in particular contend that Ne
braska cities just across the Missouri
reap big advantage in rates inSo in
terror points.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
LITTLE CHILD FOUND
AFTER NIGHTS SEARCH

SCHUYLER, Neb., Feb. 1s.--(speciaL)--
Horace. the S-year-oid son of Ernest g.
Fletcher. living five miles east of town,
wandered aawy from horne last evening,
shortly before Shutdown. With his dog. an
all night search resulted in finding him
about two miles away. where lie gone
through water. slush and snow in driv-
ing <Rin. The baby said that he was
on the railroad and two trains went by
and he got off to let them go by and
then laid down by a chunk OF wood for
long time. Aside from being com
pleteiy drenched and chilled he was un--
harmed. although having been subject to
the wet and cold for over ten hours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
DO YOU Get UP WITH A LAME BACK?
Have You F2heurIh asisIn. kidney, Liver
or Bladder Trouble?

Pain or duh ache in tho beck Is often
evidence OF kidney trouble. 1t is Nat
ures timely warning to show you that
the track Of health is not clear.
Danger signals.
II these danger signals are unheedcd
more serious results may be expected;
kidney trouble IN It's worst form may
steal upon you.
Thousands OF people have testified that
the mild and Immediate effect ofyswamp-
Root, the great kidney. liver and bladder
remedy Is soon reaIiEed-that II stands
the highest for It's remarkable curative
effect In the most distressing cases. II
you need a medicine. you should have
the best.
Lame Back.
Lame back Is only one OF many symp-
toms of kidney trouble. other symp-
toms showing that you may need swamp
Root are, being subject TO embarrassing
and frequent bladder troubles day and
night irritation. sediment. etc.
Lack of control. smarting uric acid,
dizziness. indigestion. sleeplessness. ner-
vousness. sometimes the heart acts badly.
rheumatism, bloatfng, lack OF ambition.
may be loss OF flesh, sallow complexion.
PreyaIency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Of kidney disease. while kidney dis
orders are among the most common
diseases that prevail. they are sometimes
the last recognized by patients. who
very often content themselves with doc
toring the effects, while the original DIS
ease may constantly undermine the sys-
ITEM,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. Feb. ia-(spe-
cial)-At . special meeting Of the city
council last evening II was decided 70
submit TO the voters the proposition OF
issuing bonds to the extent OF s2f.c0 for
the extending Of the mains Of the water
plant This action has been pending for
some time. the city engineer. b ~. Benz
son. having previously prepared plans and
speeifications In detail The election Win
be held March II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
PoweII Jones.

BEATRICE. Neb. FEB. l3.-tsneciall-,
Devils n Powell OF Fairbury. ana Miss
Amy b' Jones OF this city. were mar
rieo az inc Episcopal rectory. FRIDAY
morning al 10 o'clock. Rev.yw. A. Multi
gan, officiating. Immediately after teh
ceremony the young couple left on a
honeymoon trip 70 Wyoming. They will
return and make their home at Fairbury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

STELLA. Neb., Feb. 10 Especial INC
Pherson Bros, OF near Dawson, in this
county, had a twenty-seyen-aere alfalfa
field last season. Except sis paid for
labor. the two brothers took care Of the
alfalfs along with their regular work on
a quarter section farm. They sold over
$500 worth OF the alfalfa and had their
winters feed left.
Stella has an Audubon club OF thirty
four members.
~. O. Roberts. cashier Of the State bank,
has been unable to walk the last week
owing TO fan of eight or ten feet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Improvement. at Central city.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ CcntfAA IVY
z CENTRAL CITY. Feb 13.-Special. -
With the approach OF spring. Central
City Is looking forward. to exceptional
building activity in the business section.
Negotiations are under way, which II
completed. involves the transfer Of the
lots formerly occupied by the opera
house, II is the general belief that the
building destroyed by fire some weeks
ago win be replaced by a two-story
brick. modern In every respect. The front
is one OF about sixty-six feet, and, will
house two and perhaps three firms on
the ground floor. DR.. II. z. Glatfeiter,
present owner of the property. has sig
nified his inteation Of erecting a inodern
two-story brick on his lots bust south
OF TIE Tooiey drHg store in tho western
part Of the business district. operations
to begin just as soon as the weather
will permit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
JOHNSON FARMERS
MEET AT TECUMSEH

TDCUMsEH, Neb., Feb. 1s-(speeiai)-
The annual johnson County Farmers N
stitute viii be held in Tecumseh on FRI
day and Saturday, February 20 and n.
DR.. 8 E. cosford OF Beatrice and DR.
o. e. Lndburg of Tecumseh. government
veterinarians having in charge the hog
cholera preventive work in Gage and
johnson counties. will give an account
of the work here up TO this time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
HUMBOLDT MAN NAMED
COMMANDMENT AT HOME
(Trom Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN. Feb. 1s.-(speciaI)- -John f.
Walsh OF Humboldt has been appointed
commandant of the old Soldiers and
Sailors home at Burkett. The appoint
ment was, announced today by the Board
of Control Mr.. Walsh succeeds Com
mandant Ferdinand thinner. whose com
mission expires March q The present
commandant was appointed by Governor
Morehead two years, ago. The actual
change viii not take place until Com
mandant zimmer's commission expires.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
SMALLPOX QUARANTINE
IMPOSED AT WOOD RIVER
(From a STAFF Correspondent. }

LINCOLN. Feb. 1s.-(special) DIR. W.
NJ Wilson. health inspector for the State
Board of Health. returned last night from
Wood River. Neb.i where he went TO
diagnose certain epidemic as to the
nature Of which the local authorities were
IN dispute.
He decided that the disease was small
pox. Three or four families are afflicted.
DIR. Wilson put On strict quarantine reg
ulations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

SEWARD, Neb.. Feb. 1s-Sspecial. J.
CITY Clerk G. L. wasserinann was mar
ried at Polk. Neb yesterday. to Miss
Martha Brtzki
Miss Anna Wellman. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Herman Weilinan. was mar
ried yesterday. to Herman staler
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Golden receiving a bad shake-up from a
fall over twenty-foot embankment The
hill is about eight blocks long and quite
steep. A number Of other accidents have
occurred on the hill this winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

to tropical as well as typographical con-
ditiohs OF the most diverse Kinds. would
be encountered In building and operating
such line.-Popular Mechanics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
new Court nonse tor I1~uel.

cHAPELL.. Neb.. Feb. ls.-CspeciaI Tel
sgrsm.)-The propositions to vote $1,000
bonds for a new court house IN Deuel.
county carried at a special election held
today y majority OF los votes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
BOX BUTTE DEMOCRATS
SAY THEY ARE PLEASED

ALLIANCE. Neb.. Feb. 1S.-(special
Telegram.) chairman william Mitchell
and Secretary John oKeefe. oft he Box
Butte county democratic central commit
tee. forwarded the following Telegram to-
day to Congressman shsllenberger;
I'VE observe In the daily press that
you have accorded state Chairman
Thompson the privilege of naming the
postmaster Of his home city in your dis-
trict. In behalf Of The democratic or
ganization of this county. we eongTatu-
late you for your courtesy In this APP
pointsnent, which is gratifying to the
democracy hero and we believe that II
will tend to promote harmony within the
democratic ranks Throughout the state. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Sample SHE Bottle.
EPECfAI MOTH-You

bottle Of
TO the
book valuable infonao containing the q
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14
Two NebrasI1a city BOY, Hurt.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Feb. Ia
Especial -while coasting down the hin
in Kearny. addition. Roy Savage and VIII
ceiving a broken bone in the left foot and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Regular fifty-cent and one-doilar Size
bottles at all drug stores
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, DIR. Kiimers swamp Root ana
the address, Ringhamton, N, T., which
You win find on every bottle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-14

Pain or dun ache in tho back Is often
evidence OF kidney trouble. II Is Nat
ure's timely warning to show you that
the track Of health is not clear.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
ARLINGTON

Mr. Rogers is entertaining his
sister for a few days
Miss Marie Barrett Of Troy visited
friends in town Monday
Andrew somers has opened up a
store in his home on School street
Mrs Mary Houghton is with her
sister Mrs, Alice Hoyt in Pittsfeld,
Mass
Mrs John Fisher spoke before the
Parent.Teacher association in Rut-
land Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard at
tended the 'Follett,Deming wedding in
Adams, Mass, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs, Confess, who live on
Battenkll River farm entertained
about p young people With a husking
bee and supper All had jolly good
time.
Mr. and Mrs. George Howard and
"BiNey" Seager and Mr.. and Mrs. II.
d. LaBatt and son Orlando took an
auto trip TO Greenwich, y. Y, sun
day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
PCWNAL
r. Fl. Rice Of Orchard street who
has been i'll, is some better.

r.. II. Rice Of Orchard street who
has been i'll, is some better.
Edward Alcombrieht, Jr, is one Of
the lucky deer hunters, having shot
one in the woods above the state
line.
The morning subject At Tie Baptist
church vii. be, Just Where Do You
Come In" Mr. Mohls evening sub.
ieot will be did You Ever Get Lett.
There will be a BaDtismal service in
the evening.
The wind end storm FRIDAY was
the worst OF the season, Trees were
blown down in different parts Of the
town over in East Pownal some
deer hunters saw a wheelbarrow and
milk can sailing through the air
according to their report
At meeting Of the ". L. church
held last Thursday evening Elijah
Barber was elected delegates to the
Troy Lay Electoral conference TO be
held at Saratoga Spa, April ii.
Henry Pratt was elected as alternate.
This conference elects delegates to
the general conference of this church
to be held in the same city next May.
emit
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
HIS DAY or REST.
a Town In France Where Legal tioti"
day Is Strictly Observed,

a Town In France Where a Legal Holt
day 8 Strictly Observed.
The jewelers. face expressed bewil-
derment and astonishmeut and amuse-
ment. lie looked from the artist to me
ana back again at the artist He
started ut the end of every sentence to
say something, but the artist didn't
give him chance. The artist kept on
talking, while l kept on trying to CON
troll my sense of humor. | wanted 70
shrek. longed for the ability to
write shorthand, SO that | could put it
MI down for posterity.
The artist had left a watch to be
mended, and we were standing in front
of the jewelers. shop on one of the mar
row streets of DouarncneZ, town in
the extreme west OF France. The shut
tiers were mp in front Of the shop, and
the ieweler was in his shirt sleeves.
looking rs if he had been walked up by
our knock from an enjoyable after.
dejeuner sleep. The artist and | We're
leaving by the 3:Il train tor Pont
Cr0iX, and we dfdn't intend to come
back this way. It was Thursday, but
the jeweier had politely explained that
be could not give us the watch until To-
morrow, although it was MI ready and
was hanging from its little hook in tie
shop at whose open do0c we stool. The
reason was that Thursday hal been
chosen By the jewelar for his repos
hebdomadaire-tle one day in. seven
rest imposed by law.-Herbert Adams
Gibson in IIarpers Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

A feast of bargains at the Nichols
store, ADV.
Tom Bateman, one of the best
single acts on the road, singing and
dancing sailor, opera house, today.
ADV.
Branch No / Of Saint Mary's Guild
will meet with Mrs. r. F. Turner at
North Bennington, Nov % from to
5. Please take the 2.3O car. u
Lost:-sunday Nov. 18th between
the furnaces and Woodford city,
black bill fold and sum Of money.
Finder please return to Banner Office,
Reward. Adv
The Bennington City Band is to
hold a dance in Library Hall the
night before Thanksgiving. Reserve
the evening of the oath. Tickets on
sale at Gokay's drug store. AdvtS
Jordan Farmer, Benningtons youth
full deer hunter, was one Of the lucky
few from this section who have been
fortunate enough to secure a buck.
The majority Of the kills are does.
His deer weighs over 200 pounds.
Mount Anthony lodge OF Masons
will hold it's annual Thanksgiving
night ball at the temple on the eve
ming Of November 25.
Sunday services at st. Peters
church will be as follows:-750 a.
m, Holy Eucharist; $50 Sunday
school; 10.45, morning prayer and
3 p. m. evening prayer The subject
OF the mornings address will be in
line with the first thought of the col
legt for the day, namely, stir up,
we beseech Thee, o Lord, the wills of
Thy faithful people Also there viii
be reference to the state OF the Arme-
nian church; this in response 10 the
appeal Of the bishop Of the diocese
just issued. Thanksgiving Day serv-
ices viii be a celebration OF the Holy
Communion at 7.@0 and morning pray
er with brief address at 10.45 q. m.
For all those of other christian com
munions who may care to join with
st. Peters congregation in offering
raise and thanks for the blessings of
the past year, there Will be special
welcome to this last service.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
Cured Coy OF Group.

Nothing frightens a mother more
than the loud, hoarse cough of Group.
The labOred breathing, strangling,
choking and gasping for breath call
for instant action Mrs, r. Neureuer,
Eau Claire, Wis, says: "Foley's Hon,
We and Tar cured my boy OF a serious
attack Of Group after other remedies
had failed. recommend it to every
one as we know from our own exper-
fence that it is wonderful remedy
for coughs, colds, crop and whooping
cough" 1t Glars air passages, sooth.
es and heals. Sold everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20
THE CURIOUS KANGAROO.
A Theory It's Queer Style of Animal
Architecture Suggests.

Architecture suggests
The kangaroo family is unique and is
found only in Australia. tbs the most
remarkable branch OF the order of the
marsupials, or pouched animals, the
pouch being a kind Of pocket in which
the young are nouisied and protected
for a long time after birth. The opos-
sum is an example of a marsupial in
habiting America, but it bears no out
ward resemblance TO Il kangaroo.
The marsupials arose in very ancient
geological times somewhere in the me-
sozoic age, and later on nearly disap-
peared except in Australia and neigh
boring islands, whore today they con-
stitute the characteristic native fauna.
There is one curious fact about the
kangaroo which appears all the more
singular when we reflect upon the
great antiquity of the order of the mar
supials. 1t almost looks as If this ex.
traordinary Australian animal repre-
sents Il survival OF d style of animal
architecture which was once favorite
with nature, but has since been aban-
doned.
The frames Of these creatures are
characterized by an enormous develop
ment Of the posteror parts, including
gigantic tails and massive thighs and
hind legs, If any OF the dinosaurs had
leaping power comparable with that
of the kangaroo the terror inspired by
their forms must have been matched
by that arising from their movements.
New York Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-11-20

Belief in charm cures is not quite eX.
tinct even today. Only Il short while
ago n child in East Anglia went 10 II
chemist with a request from her moth
err for n spider in Il nutshell TO hang
round baby's neck to cure his whoop-
Ing cough. in the west country some
still pin faith in the cure Of whoopiug
cough 10y administering cooked dor
mouse Or hy plucking hair from the
sick child'G neck, hiding it in piece of
meat and giving it 10 dog. No child
will oyer have the malady, others af-
firm, if il las ridden on the back Of
bear,-L0nd0n Telegraph.