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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Little Consideration Given
To Soldiers on Tax Matter
(From a staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, Feb. 2l.-CSpecialD-Sol-
der boys received very little consider
alton at the hands OF the revenue and
taxation committee when bill to en-
empt them from poll tax came up be-
fore that committee. the bill being
recommended for indefinite postpone
ment The bill was rescued and by a
close vote placed on the general file
A catfish is a game bird, so pro-
mulgateth the house, and in the future
will be protected the same as other
game fish and it will be unlawful to
take them with seine.
An attempt TO make violatcrS of the
fish and game laws subject to i'm
as well as fine, failed
to so through on final passage, though
for time it looked as il it might
pass. On call of the house, how
ever. members begin changing their
votes and when the final count came
the bill was found to be defeated, "a
to Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Senator Buhrman's Bill
Is Passed by the House
(From a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Feb. 2l.-(Special, 1.-The
first senate bill to pass the house
Buhrman's S. F. 6, requiring real
estate conveyances to name the actual
consideration, under penalty of $40 to
$500 fne-got through by close
squeak. 1t haG forty-seven votes on
the initial showdown. By resorting
to a call of the house, Mr.. Fries sue
ceeded in bringing in enough abb
sentees to raise the total to fifty-four,
or three more than enough.
Allowing banks to hold onethird
of their combined capital and surplus
in the form of real estate and bank
fixtures, as provided in H. R. 3l7, re-
ceived the O. k. Of the house, the bill
passing by 81 to 90.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Notes from Beatrice
And Gaze County

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 2l.-(Special. J
TWENTY-FIVE dentists from this sec
ton of the state attended the annual
meeting of the Southeastern Dental
association here yesterday. These Of
hcers were elected: President, DR.. E.
w. Fellers of Beatrice; vice president,
DIR. L. B. Fritz Of Wymore; secretary
treasurer, c. T. Hatfield of Fairburv;
DR.. B. L. Spellman of Beatrice was
elected delegate to the state meeting
to be held at Omaha.
Announcement was received here
Yesterday of the death of E. E. Clute,
formerly of this city, which occurred
at his home at Oklahoma City. The
deceased was brother of Mrs. ]. &.
Parker of this city, who arrived at
Oklahoma city few hours before his
death. He was 81 years of age and
unmarried. The body will be brought
to Beatrice for interment.
George Z. Champ and Miss Anna
Thielman, and John S. Bures and
Miss Emily Hubka, all of Odell, this
county, were married yesterday by
Judge O'Keefe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Nebraska Bankers Appear
Before House Committee
(From a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Neb.. Feb. 2l.-(Specia
Telegram. State and national bank
ers met last evening before the bank.
ing committee of the house to con-
slider bills before the legislature COW
ering the banking business.
Among those speaking to the COM
mittee we're:
]. r. Cain, ir., OF Omaha; T. II Math-
ews of Fremont. Fred Volpp Of Scribner,
C. p. Nelson of Long Pine. W. II. McDon-
aid OF North Platte, W. s. Collect of Crete.
G. j. Thornley, OF Ainswo J, :. May of
Chadron, Dan Morris of KeRrney, A. n,
Matters of Gerng, J. q. Riley Of Benkel-
man and one or two others.
The Jensen bill limiting interest on
deposits to per cent was the prin-
cipal bill under discussion and the
bone of contention appeared to be
whether state law could compel ma
tional banks to observe it. The Muir
tey anti-promotor bill also received
some consideration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Fairbury News Notes.

Fairbury, Ncb.. Feb. 2l,-(Special.
Robert Scothorn and Mrs. J. Quack-
enbush were married Tuesday by
County Judge L. J. huffman,
Albert Zweifel, a farmer living sew
eral miles northwest of the city, is
dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
L. Fl. Hamilton has been appointed
roundhouse foreman at Fairbury to
succeed w. N. Foster, resigned,
A reduction of extra board hremen
employed on the Nebraska division OF
the Rock Island was made st this
point by local operating officials.
Nat Downs has departed for Hot
Springs, Ark William Costello, an
other Rock Island engineer, is also in
Hot Springs. Mr.. Costello was
stricken with paralysis on the streets
of Omaha in December.
A safety first" meeting of Nebraska
division employees was held at Fair
bury Tuesday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Heavy Damages Given
For Attack Upon Wife

Hastings, Neb,, Feb. 2l.-(Special
Telegram -Damages in the sum of
$500 were awarded John NJ Baker
by the jury in the district court on
his claim for $lS0,000 against Samuel
A. Wcsting on the charge that West
ing forcibly attacked the plaintiff
wife. The defendant will ask for a
rev trial and if ocurruled will appeal
to the supreme court
A bursted pipe flooded the home Of
Bishop G. A. Beecher last night while
the family was out Of town, causing
extensive damage to furniture, rugs,
etc, and running plaster in several
rooms. Mrs. Beccher was in Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
State House Notes


Lincoln. Feb. 2l.-(Special. 1.-The lower
branch OF the legislature stopped business
for three-quarters Of an hour this morning
to listen to speech by Rev John O,
Holmes of New York City, who told the
members what he know about military
training and his objection to the teaching
Of compulsory training of military chsrac.
ter In the schools.
Mr.. Holmes did not mention the name of
the president during his entire address. hut
took the stand that compulsory military
training was nothing more than militarism
In an aggravated form or would lead 10
such condition.
The Commonwealth Power company bet
filing fec that they could beat another
company to water rights; they lost, and
now they want the state to refund s25s5."
said Senator Robertson of Holt opposing
on the floor of the senate a resolution to
allow the company to sue the state. The
resolution, fathered by Sawyer OF Lancas
ter, lost by vote Of IS to H.
Governor Neville has offered 800 reward
for the arrest of the murderer Of Joe Mar
tines In the Union Pacific yards at Grand
Island. February II,
Secretary Danielson and Hiram Myers ~
the tSate Board of Agriculture, are in
Chicago this week In attendance at a meet
ing Of the American TrottinE assocjat ion
and also OF the general attraction meeting
which books attractions for state fairs.
telegram from Carroll Fox, expert for
the United States bureau Of public health,
to Representative Hoffmeister endorses
House Roll No. 12t, the bill backed by the
old Line doctors Of this state for a reorgani-
zation of the state health department Fox
made a survey of the Nebraska health de-
partment In 1915, and he recommended
most of the things provided for in House
Roll No. 124.
few years ago the wolf bounty law OF
Nebraska was wiped off the statute books
by a progressive legislature, because 1t was
costing the state treasury 10000 or $4,000
a year and wolves were multiplying because
OF the bounty. Now the house committee
on agriculture has recommended for passage
a bill to restore the bounty and make II
higher than ever, 50 a head for coyotes
and So for gray wolves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Nehawka Teachers Reelected.

Nehawka, Neb., Feb. 2l.-(Special,)
The board of education Monday
evening reelected the whole corps OF
teachers for the coming year. The
teachers are R. E. Dale, superintend-
ent; Isadore Sheldon, principal; Ro-
wena Pollard, assistant principal; Eva
Fowler, grammar; Clara Rutherford,
intermediate; Lena Flint, primary.
Nehawka High school has an enroll
ment of fifty-one this year, more than
half OF these being tuition pupils.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

You have swollen feet and hands! Stin
achy Joints Sharp shooting rheumatic pains
torture you You have aching back, pain in
the lower abdomen. difficulty when unrinat-
ing! Look out! These are danger signals
Trouble is with your kidneys. Uric acid
poisoning, In one form or another, has set
in. It may lead to dropsy or fatal Bright's
disease If not checked.
Get some GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil
Capsules Immediately. They are an old prep
Rration, used all over the world for CEN
turtles, combining natural healing oil and
herbs, wellknown to physicians and used by
thousands in their daily practice. The Cap
sules are not an experimental, make shift
patent medicine" or salt" whose effect Ia
only temporary. They are a standard rem
edy, and act naturally. gently and quickly
But when you go to the druggist insist on
getting the pure. original Harlem Oil in
Capsules. Be sure the name GOLD MEDAL
s on the box, and thus protect yourself
against counterfeit.-Advertisem
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
SHE DARKENED HER
GRAY HAIR
A Kansas City Lady Darkened Her
Gray Hair and Made it Soft
and Glossy by Simple
Home Process.
She Tells How She Did It.

A well-known resident Of Kansas
City, Mo-, who darkened her gray hair
by a simple home process, made the
following statement: ANY lady or
gentleman can darken their gray or
faded hair, and make it soft and
glossy with, this simple recipe, which
they can mix at home To half pint
of water add | OF. of bay rum, small
box of Barbo Compound and a OF.
of glycerine These ingredients can
be purchased at any drug store at
very little cost. Apply to the hair
every other day until the gray hair
is darkened sufficiently. 1t is not
sticky or greasy and does not rub off.
1t will make a gray haired person
look 10 to 20 years younger."-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Cured His RUPTURE

several years ago. Doctors said my only
hope Of cure was an operation. Trusses did
me no good. Finally I got hold Of some
thing that quickly and completely cured
mo, Years have passed and the rupture
has never returned, although am doing
hard work as carpenter. There was no
operation, no lost time, no trouble. have
nothing TO sell. but will give full Information
about how you may And complete cure
without operation. II you write to mo, Eu-
gene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter. 1890 Msrcellus
Avenue, Manasquan, N. ]. Better cut out
this notice and show It to any others who
are ruptured-you may save a life or at
least stop the misery of rupture and the
worry and danger OF an operation.-Adv
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Mayfield to Be Chairman
Of State Board of Control
From STAFF Correspondent

Il
Lincoln, Feb. 2l.-(Special. y
When Gene Mayheld takes his place
on the board of control on the first
day of March, to fill the unexpired
term of Judge Kennedy, he will sit
as chairman of the board
The rules of the board make the
outgoing member chairman for the
last year of his term, and as Mr.. May
field is taking the place of the pres
ent chairman he will officiate as his
successor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Residence for Bishop Duffy
Bought at Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 2l.-(Spe-
cial. negotiations were closed today
whereby the residence OF Mrs. John
Schwynn will become the property Of
Bishop James A. Duffy Of the local
diocese of the Catholic church, and
with his occupancy Grand Island will
become the see city of the district. 1t
has been bought ior about $ll 900. 1t
is large two-story brick structure,
centrally located.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22

and the home had been left III charge
OF Korean student.
Fire originating in the blacksmith
shop OF William Paveleka destroyed
that place and the general mcrchan-
disc store of May & May at Pavlinc,
near here, last night. The loss is
about $4,000, including $1,000 worth
of equipment in the blacksmith shop.
Partial insurance was carried
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Nebraska
BOARD LOSES RIGHT
OF LIMITING BANKS
Supreme Court Holds Rule in
CONFIRMATION of Statutes
of Nebraska.
CASE COMES FROM SIDNEY

Lincoln, Feb. 2l,-(Special Tele.
gram.)-"The State Banking board
cannot adopt rules concerning the
granting of charters to proposed new
banks which are in contravcntion OF
the statutes, and if it does, such rules
are void"
This is the opinion OF the supreme
court in the case wherein the State
Banking board refused a charter to
the proposed Nebraska State bank
of Sidney, on the grounds that there
was not sufficient business to Justify
another bank.
The case was taken to the Ian
caster district court. which ruled
against the board and in an opinion
by Justice Hamer the ruling is sus-
tanned, though Morrissey and Rose
dissent.
Rose Rice Wins.
The supreme court commission, in
an opinion by Commissioner McGirr,
affirms the judgment OF the district
court of Douglas county, in which
Rose H. Rice sued the Supreme For
est, Woodmen Circle, for salary as
supreme physician for the year ending
June !, 1912, The Judgment amounts
to $2,S0o06.
Further Trial Ordered.
The state partially wins its case in
the controversy over what is known
as the Keller case, involving the right
of the state to inherit property in
Adams county belonging to Harry
Keller, who died without heirs. The
property comprises eighty acres of
land worth about $4,000 Claim to the
property was made by Louis Keller,
who claimed to be brother. The dis
trict court of Adams county decided
against the state, which appealed to
the supreme court, which finds the
evidence given in the lower court "un-
satisfactory" and remands the case
tor further proceedings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Double Wedding at Lyons.

Lyons, Neb,, Feb. 2l.-(Special. y
A double wedding occurred yesterday
at the home of Mr.. John Schroeder.
His two daughters were married,
Anna M. to Oscar Holland of Clark,
S. D., and Cora L. to Emil Swanson
of Lyons. Rev. Charles Wayne Ray,
pastor of the First Methodist church,
officiated. The wedding was a quiet
affair, with only the nearest friends
present as guests. Both young men
are farmers and after a short honey
moon trip will settle down on their
respective farms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Farm Loan Bank
Is Deluged With
Calls for Money

Although not yet organized for
business, the Omaha federal land
bank already has applications on file
for almost 100000 of farm loans.
George L. Loomis, collector of in
ternal revenue. who recently re
ceived subscriptions for stock of the
federal land bank in the Omaha dis
trict, says that action on the ap-
plications cannot be taken until the
central board in charge of all the
federal land banks appoints directors
for this district and the latter or
ganize,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
RamaekerS Nominated for
Postmaster at Lindsay

Lindsay, Neb., Feb. 2l.-(Special.)
w. J. Ramaekers was nominated for
postmaster at the primary election
yesterday by thirty votes over his
nearest opponent. Will Winkler. The
other candidates were Frank Schaech-
err. Jacob Borer. Frank Connolly, Ed
Peterson and J. p. johnson. Five
hundred and eight votes were cast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Masons Hold Initiation,

Falls City, Neb, Feb, 2l-(Special)
The Royal Arch Degree Masons
held banquet in the Christian church
dining room Monday night, preceding
the initiation of number of candi-
dates in the Masonic hall, to which
many members from Tecumseh and
Pawnee City were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Mrs. Keil of Barada Injured.

Falls City, Neb., Feb. 2l.-(Spc-
cial.)-Mr, and Mrs. Carl Keil, on
their way TO Barada from their home,
upset their car when they ran into a
number of pigs. Mr. Kej was thrown
clear OF the wrcckage, but Mrs. Kcil
was pinned underneath the car and
sustained four broken ribs and re-
ceived internal injuries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Fine Stock Snapped Up.

Grand Island Ncb., Feb. 2l.-(Spe-
cial)-Following the Hereford breed
ers' stock sale, Phil Dawson of Endi-
colt yesterday put on sale fifty thor
oughbred Poland China hogs. Many
buyers were attracted and good prices
were maintained
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22

Geneva, Neb., Feb. 2l-The High
school has been temporarily closed
here on account of all epidemic of
diphtheria. The basket ball team,
scheduled to play Beatrice Friday
evening, was unable to make the trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will relieve you
of both. clean out the bowels and make you
feel nne. acc. All druggists.-Ady.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22
Social Glass
VS.. Kidneys

Strong drinks, like beer, whiskey,
tea and coffee, irritate the kidneys
and habitual use tends to weaken
them. Daily backache, with headache,
nervousness, dizzy spells and a rheu-
matte condition should be taken as
warning of kidney trouble. Cut out,
or at least moderate the stimulant,
and use Doan's Kidney Pills. They
are fine for weak kidneys. Thousands
recommend them.
Here's an Omaha case:
Charles Marley. 1875 N. Eighteenth St.
says: my kidneys were very irregular In
action and caused me considerable trouble.
Ny back sched pretty much all the time.
When / came to get down or straighten up.
found II great effort. Doans Kidney
Pills soon overcame the trouble. made my
back feel strong and put my kidneys in
good working order. am seventy -four years
Of age now and / am enjoying first-class
haaltb
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-22

Governor Neville has offered 800 reward
for the arrest Of the murderer Of Joe Mar
tines in the Union Pacific yards at Grand
Island. February II.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-18
Newcastle High
Basketball Dates
Are Announced

NEWCASTLE, Ind, Oct Is. - An
nouncement of the High school basket
Ball schedule for the coming season
was made Wednesday by Principal
Bronson. The schedule is one OF the
strongest ever arranged for the school
and includes twenty games other than
the tournament. The season opens
here on October 80 with Knightstown.
Two games are scheduled with Rich
mond High school, the first to be play
ed at Richmond on Nov. %, and the
second here on Dec. Z. The complete
schedule follows:
Oct 30-Knightstown at Newcastle.
Nov. 9-Newcastle at Muncie.
Nov. 16-Newcastle at Knightstown.
Nov. 23-Newcastle at Richmond.
Nov % Spiceland Academy at
Newcastle.
Dec. Richmond at Newcastle.
Dec. 12-Newcastle at Anderson.
Dec. 14-Newcastle at Spiceland.
Dec. 21-Mooreland at Newcastle.
Jan. open.
Jan. II = Newcastle at Cambridge
City.
Jan 18-Newcastle at Mooreland.
Jan. 25-Muncie at Newcastle.
| Feb. 1-Noblesville at Newcastle.
Feb. 8-Cambrdge City at New
| castle.
Feb. 15-Modoe at Newcastle.
| Feb. 20-Anderson at Newcastle.
Feb. 22-Open. =.
March Newcastle at Modoc.
March S-Open.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-18
KHAKI CLAD MEN
SEE LOUISVILLE
RACES GRATIS
And the Aged Bourbon is
Three Weary Miles Away
from the Park.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 18.-One Of
the most appreciated courtesies which
has been extended to the men of the
National Army from Indiana, Kentucky
and Illinois, who are now training at
Camp Zachary Taylor preparatory to
service in France, is the privilege Of
the gate accorded to them at both
Louisville race tracks during the last
three weeks while the fall meetings
were in progress.
Every afternoon hundreds of khaki
clad men could be seen in the stands,
on the lawns and about the paddock.
Among them were men to whom the
story was old, and there were others
to whom the elaborate paraphernalia
necessary for the conduct of the sport
of kings was revelation. From OBJ
servation it would have been impossi
BILE to tell to which the occasion
proved the greater treat.
Every Wednesday and Saturday aft
ernoon at Camp Zachary Taylor is a
half holiday and on those days the
number Of soldiers in the stands and
about the grounds ran into the thou
sands. Regardless of the number ev
cry man in uniform who appeared wa:
passed through the gates with a smile
and in some few instances men who
did not know of the extension of thu
privileges of thestrack to the soldier!
were politely told their money was val
ueless when they approached the win
dow where badges were sold
Not only has the location of CAM
Zachary Taylor had profound influ
ence on the character of the crowds
that filled the stands at Douglas Parl
and Churchill Downs, but it has forcet
the closing of the bars at both place
since they are within five miles of tn
camp boundaries.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-18
Set EN- Up On
The Other Alley
LEAGUE STANDING

Fosters Kokes took all honors on
the Twigg alleys Wednesday night in
the City league series, taking three
games from Feltman's Tramps, with
an average score OF 896 for three
games. King continued to knock ev-
cry thing out Of the pit but the pin
boy and rolled for an average Of 203.
Lichtenfels' 189 average and the
consistent bowling of the other mem
hers Of the team, put the K Of C's In
the lead In three games with the
Vogue. In the first two games, Thomp-
son ct al lost by five pins. Erik pull.
ed the big count of the evening in the
opener with 218.
Runge's All-Stars were the only five
that did not cop three or lose three in
the session and they were contented
with two games in the series with the
Models. High scores were few, but
Runge took the honors with an aver.
age OF 172.
The scores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-18
Haughton to Lead
Former Grid Stars
Against Harvard

BOSTON, Oct 18.-Former collage
football stars will be seen in the Harv-
ard Stadium November 4, when Percy
Haughton, Harvard's former coach,
brings his soldier squad from Camp
Devens, at Ayre, Mass. to play a team
representing the Boston navy yard,
and coached by Leo Leary, also a
Harvard football tutor. The receipts
will go to the war camp community
fund.
Eddie Casey, Harvard's 1915 half
back, heads the list of former college
men on the navy team. Others are
Enwright and Murray, of Harvard;
Talbot, Yale Captain Of two years ago,
and CAMEL, Dartsmouth
Coach Haughton's team material will
include Charles Coolidge, former Harv-
ard end; Dave Henry, Brown; Hugh
Harborson, Yale; Cy Toollnan, Will
Jams, and Lieutenant Day, West Point.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-18
1wenty-0ne Seek
Places on Eaton
Basketball Squad

EATON, O., Oct. 1s.-Twenty-one
candidates reported for the initial
workout of the Eaton High school bas.
ketball team in the armory here We'd
nesday evening. Under the direction
of Coach Horace Parker, of Richmond,
the High school lads will be drilled for
the coming seasons schedule which
opens the second week in November.
Coach Parker announced. after the
initial workout that he was pleased
with the material that appeared for
the opening session and that he was
confident the school will produce a
winning team. The squad will prac.
tice three nights a week in the gov
eminent armory.