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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
BILL PROVIDES
FOR DELEGATES
TO CONVENTION
Candidates to Be Nominated
by Petitions Containing
Five Per Cent Of
4 Voters.
From a Staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, Feb. 4-Under the pro-
visions of a bill introduced by Sen
ator c. Petrus Peterson today, Ne
braska's constitutional convention,
ratified in the amendment submitted
at the November election, will meet
in Lincoln December 2, 1919.
Under the Peterson bill each rep
resentative will be entitled to the
same number of delegates as it has
representatives in the legislature.
This would make a constitutional
convention. of 1888 members. Elec-
ton of the members shall take place
on the regular state election day
and all laws governing other state
elections shall cover the selection
of delegates.
Nominate by Petition.
Candidates for members of the
constitutional convention shall be
nominated by petitions, five per cent
of the voters of the district being
required to nominate a candidate.
The law contains the provision that
the signer of the petition pledges
to vote for the candidate
for whom the petition is being cir
culated. The nominating petitions
must be filed with the secretary of
state not more than 90 days or less
than 50 days prior to the election.
Vacancies Filled BY Law.
The bill provides that if there are
any vacancies they shall be filled in
the regular flanner prescribed by
law in the house of representatives.
The delegates shall draw the same
salaries as members of the fegisla-
ture. Incumbency of any other Of
flee shall not disqualify anyone from
serving as a member of the constitu-
tional convention. A
Within 80 days after the passage
of the bill, it is provided that the
supreme court shall appoint com
of five members to secure
preliminary information relative to
other state constitutions and any
other information pertinent to the
problems which must be dealt with.
The bill carries the emergency
clause.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

estoppel or neglect Of city to take pro-
tecting steps,
S. +. No 1sl. by Robhins-Giyes control
Of Omaha gas plant, if acquired by city
to the metropolitan water district,
S. r. No 1872 by Cronin-Requires no
tice and hearing before cancellation OF
indemnity bond is effective.
s, II, No. 1873 by Good-Provides for
grading Of carlot shipments OF potatoes
S. r. No 1874. by observation-disclosures re-
quired specific gravity Of Illuminating oils
from AZ 20 40 degrees,
S. n. No. 1875 by Hoagland--Providss
for disconeetinu OF territory within any
city OF from 5000 10 25O0o population.
S. r. No. 1885, by Observation-Disclosures
legal distinctions between public aud pri-
waite trusts. all to be administered by
common law.
S. T.. No. 1871 by HoaEland-Forhids all
corporations from acting as admins
traitors executors or trustees, except Ne
braska corporations organized FOR this
specific purpose.
S. r. No isS, by Peterson-Requires
persons seeking appeal from police court
to file bond within "a hours and pay cost
Of transcript. Designed TO clear up I'M
certainty in present law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
MINIMUM WAGE
MEASURE COMES
BEFORE HOUSE
Defines Amount Of Pay and
Number of Hours Per Day
for Women; Recon-
mended for Passage.
az ] Sal corresnondent.l

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 4.-Despite
the effort of Jerry Howard earlier
in the day to havesa minimum wage
OF 80 per day passed for the benefit
Of the legislative employees and to
keep them from being bolSheviii. ii
was a field day for labor in the
house.
Jerry resurrected from the scroll
of bills indefinitely postponed, Fl. r.
No. IS, establishing a minimum
wage for female workers and
breathed into it the breath Of life.
The bill provides a minimum
wage of 81 per day for all females
less than 10 years of age, $l.s0 per
day Tor persons over that age dur
lg the period of apprenticeship,
said apprenticeship not to last over
one year. and So per day thereafter.
The bill exempts from its pro-
visions cripples and women engaged
n homework.
The house voted to engross the
pill and recommend it for passage.
Eight-Hour Day.
The bill Of Larsen Of Douglas, es-
sablishing an eightrhour day for all
aborers, mechanics and others
working for the state of Nebraska,
counties, townships, municipalities
Or villages, or for any contractors
Or sub-contractors therefor, was
passed for engrossment and third
reading.
IT.. I'm so. .,,,...,.f..aI l..
amendment by Wildman of York,
who struck out clause which for
bid any such employer to permit
labor to work more than 8 hours
per day, except certain contingent
cies.
Harte's bill, providing certain
sygienic and sanitary regulations of
packing houses and fixing the maxi
mum number Of hours in which fe-
male labor can be employed in such
places at not more than eight hours
per day and those hours after a.
m. or before 10 p. m, was recon-
nlended for engrossment and third
-eading.
Consider Wage Commission.
The comitte on labor met this
afternoon to consider the minimum
wage commission bill and practical
" agreed to some Of the amend
nents suggested by the legislative
committee of the Omaha Chamber
IF Commerce.
These provide for an investigation
~ an advisory board composed Of
representatives of the employers,
employees and the public, in every
case before the establishment of
minimum wage by the commission.
A written finding of the facts must
be made by the advisory board up
on which the findings of the wage
commission may be based, and pro-
vides for giving publicity in enforc-
ing its DEGREES.
The advisory board shall serve
without pay, and shall consist OF
not less than three nor more than
10 persons representing employers
and sn equal number Of employers,
and one or more disinterested per-
sons, who shall be neither employ
sror employe, TO represent the pub
lie.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Wants Committee to
Take Charge Of Books
Printed in German
From a Staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, Feb. Ain order to
eliminate from the libraries of the
state the 1000 volumes printed IN
thv German language, which include
in their printed pages the words and
music Of such songs as Deutschland
Uber Allies" DER Kalserlied," and
die Wacht am Rhein," Representa-
tive Jacobsen introduced resolu-
ton in the house today 10 appoint
a committee of the state library
commission to take charge Of these
books.
This will include all books in the
travelling libraries Of the state. The
committee named by the chair con.
sists, of Jacobson, Sturtevant and
Limpert, and they will have the
power to recommend the final dis.
posal Of such books.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Secretary of State
viii Not PrOIOHg
Contest on Suffrage
7rom a Staff Correspondent.

From a Staff correspondent.
Lincoln, Feb. 4.-(Special.) -
Secretary of State d. NJ. Ans
berry is glad he is enioined from
submitting the Nebraska woman
suffrage referendum, and has no
intention of taking a hand in the
appeal of the "antis" in the Ne
braska supreme court from the de-
cision of District Judge L. A.
Flansburg.
"The new administration has no
intention of prolonging the fight"
he said.
Mr.. Amsberry said the state
would use all speed to pay its
share of the costs, and get out
from under the case where its SYM
pathy was on the other side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Elect Norfolk Man to Head
Protective Association

Norfolk, Neb., Feb. Alderman
Buettow of Norfolk has been elect
Ed president of the Nebraska Live
Stock Owners Protective association
following an annual meeting of that
organization. ]. johnson Of Stanton
Is chief captain and Clyde Baker Of
Battle Creek is secretary-treasurer.
George Evans Of Norfolk was re-
elected chief auditor. But one horse
theft was reported during the past
year. Cattle rustling in the vicin-
ity Of Battle Creek was reported.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Two More Booze Runners
Captured Near PIattSmOuth
Frofn a staff Lorrespondent.

Lincoln, Feb. Especial Am
automobile containing $50 pints of
whisky was seized by Sheriff Quin-
ton Of Plattsmouth and his deputies
after lying in wait alongside the
road ali night until 8 a. m. Tuesday,
according to Chief State Agent
Hyers.
The driver Of the car gave his
name as c. w. Parks of Omaha,
while the other passenger refused to
reveal his identity, according TO Mr.
Hyers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Several New Cases Of Flu
Appear Near West Point

West Point Neb., Feb. 4.-(Spe-
cial.)-The fiji epidemic is not yet
eradicated in this city, a number of
new cases having developed during
the last 10 days. In the country
the disease has obtained strong
foothold, numerous families having
one or more cases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Deficiencies Totaling
$4,000 Are Sought
for State Institutions
By a Sal CORRESPONDENT.

Lincoln. Feb. 4.-(Special. "A
bill for deficiency appropriation of
$287 900 to meet current expenses Of
the Is state institutions during Jam
uary. February and March has been
filed by the State Board of Control
with the house finance committee.
Following is the amount required
for each institution to complete the
biennium until the appropriations of
the present session become availa-
Bile:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Fourteen-Y ear-0Id Boy Is
Smothered by SheIIed Corn

Lyons, Neb. Feb. 4.-(Special.)-
The l4-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Robley yesterday fell down
corn chute where men were load
ing shelled corn and was smothered
TO death.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Union Suits
for Women

Wornen's Fleece Lined
or Heavy Cotton Union
Suits, high neck, long
sleeve, or low neck,
sleeveless, ankle length,
regular and extra sizes.
Regular price $3.50 and
$1.75, on sale at CSC
WOmen's Silk and Isle,
or Mercerized Lisle I'M
ion Suits, low neck,
sleeveless, knee or ankle
length, in white or pink,
regular and extra sizes,
at Z S1.95
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Knit Underwear
At Very Special Prices.
Second Floor
Warm Wear
for Children

Boys and Girls Medium
or Heavy Fleece Lined
Union Suits, high neck,
long sleeve, ankle length.
in white, peeler or gray,
sizes 2 to IL years. Regu-
lar $3.50 and $1.75 val
ues, at CSC
ChiIdren's Medium or
Heavy Fleece Lined
Vests and Pants, in white
or peeler, sizes 4 to IL
years. Regular SOC and
75c values, at SEC
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
West Point Home Guards
Taking Steps 70 Disband

West Point, Neb., Feb. 4.-(Spe-
cial. )-The home guards of West
Point are taking steps to disband the
organization. The company has a
surplus of over $500.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
soviets Are Heard From.

Paris,> Feb. 4.-The Russian
soviet government will take
"all measures to bring about an
agreement with the entente" accord
ing TO a wireless message sent out
IRON Moscow on Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Appoint School Directors
10 Enforce Elm Quarantine

Stella, Neb.. Feb. Especial ~
The county health board has APP
pointed nos school directors in the
county to see that a strict quaran-
tine IS maintained in all fiu cases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Fremont Girl Returns
from Service in France

New York. Feb. 4-Miss Nell S.
Wilkins of Fremont, Neb.. tele-
phone operator for the army signal
eorps at Paris and Tours, France,
returned on the Cedric.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Mrs. Bradstreet Critically
III in Lincoln Hospital
Fror11 2 SAT- Corresnondent.

AA@AA @ 1AAAA W S9fSAANt AANs
Lincoln, Feb Especial 1.-The
wife of State Senator 7. W. Brad
street of Grand Island has been
critically i'll in Lincoln hospital.
Mrs. Bradstreets condition was
somewhat improved. this noon, but
fears are entertained that she may
not recover.
In the absence of Senator Brad
street from the senate, the report
on state institutions has been de-
layed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Former Queen Dead.

Basel, Switzerland. Feb. 4.-For-
mer Queen Maria Theresa Of Ba-
varia died last night at the Chateau
Wiidcnhard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

Six dollars per day as the minimum
wage for house employees was proposed In
a resolution sent up by Jerry Howard. Its
adoption was moved by Mr.. Schmidt.
Saunders county nonpartisan Lacquer, but
Jerry asked that 1t lie over for a day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

The senate bill boosting the pay Of dis
trict court bailiffs In Lancaster and Doug
las counties is now on general file In the
house, recommended by the Judiciary COM
mittee to pass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

An appropriation bill carrying $4,000
for prohibition enforcement and one CIV
ing the state printer a $4,000 revolving
fund for purchase Of supplies were re-
ported out by the financial committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

The Robbins bill, S. F. No. is, to repeal
the law for compulsory publication OF
county board proceedings in foreign Lam
guage newspapers, was brought out by
the same committee with recommenda-
ton for is passage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05

kindly treatment was given the senate
bill extending the life OF the supreme
court commission for two years and rails
ing the salaries Of its members from
$4,000 to $500. The judiciary committee
recommended 1t to pass without amend
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-05
Legislative Notes
Fron, a Sac correspondent.

NEWIE1 9 NV--ll
Lincoln. Feb. 4.-Bills which have al
ready passed the state senate to prohibit
aliens from holding any public OFFICE IN
Nebraska and providing a penalty for
any officer who appoints an alien TO a
subordinate position have now reached
the general file in the lower house. s. F.
Nos. and 9. the Cooper bills, dealing
with these matters, were favorably re-
ported by the judiciary committee today.
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EVENTS OF THE DAY
FROM STATE CAPITAL
ny WILLIAM l.. GoRMLEy

Montgomery. November IA Specially
Gen Robert +. Steiner is expected to
return to Montgomery on Saturday to
make report of conditions in the Bir-
mingham district, where the stste mill
tia has been located since November T..
when union miners went on strike and
where trouble still is said to exist fol
lowing the calling off of the strike Gen
eral Steiner went to the Magic City to
set first hand information on conditions
at the camp, and to ascertain whether
or not it viii be advisable to withdraw
the troops
The State Military Department has re-
Ceived no official information Of the re-
fLsal of the mine operators to permit
union miners to return to their old po-
sitions. Major Hartley A. Moon, acting
adiutant general, said Friday he had
heard of The matter through the news
papers.
Rumors said that the troops would he
returned to their home station in a short
time, if conditions arc considered normal
in the coal fields. The militiamen are
anxious TO get to their positions before
the beginning of the holidays.
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carnations Mrs. Allen was assisted In
entertaining by Mrs. John Eagan. Mrs.
e. S. DeShazo and Mrs J. L. Sides
salad course, followed by an ice course,
was served at the conclusion of the
games. Those attending were as fol-
lows: Mrs. S. F. Nash. Mis-. ]. X Trot-
ter Mrs. ]. NJ Egan, Mrs. j. H. Blue
Mrs + Difley, Mrs. Guy Wilson. Mrs
e. S. DeShazo, Mrs. V. RI. Ragsdale
Mrs. ]. A. Little, Mrs. Bruce Snider
Mrs. J. c. Pope. Mrs $. w Wright
Mrs. ]. NJ Donaldson, Mrs. T. C. Donald,
Mrs. George Cochran. Mrs. J. L. Sides
Mrs. Dan A. Dean, Mrs. S. e. Grout.
Miss Corinna Trotter.
The Rev. e. II. Hutchison will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
ROAD MATERIAL ARRIVES

Montgomery, November 14.-(Special)-
The State Highway Department Friday
completed the unloading of a car of road
dump wagons, concrete mixers and
pumps. which were turned over to Ala
bama by the United States government
for road work. The material came from
Norfolk, va, and recently was received
from overseas. 1t was placed at No. 4
state prison, along with other wagons
and road material. When the state
allotment has been received the coun-
ties will be furnished with the wagons
plows, etc.
Much of the material will be used in
constructing good roads if the people
approve the s25. 900 600 good road bond is
sue in February.
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preach at both services at the FRS
Methodist church Sunday. taking 70
his subject Sunday morning at Al
O'Clock. The Function of the Convert
ed" and in the evening his subject vii
be Faiths Deeper Voice" Sunda
school at e:45; Christian Endeavor q
$3.50 p. m
Mrs. Roy Wagner and Mrs. Job,
Warren have returned to their home
In Memphis after a visit to relative
Mrs. Wagner's mother, Mrs Harry Nc
kinley. accompanied her and will mak
her a visit.
A. c. Mitchell Jr..' is the guest o
friends in the city, coming up fron
Auburn where ne is attending school.
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NATIONAL GUARD
Of STATE MODEL
Gen. Steiner Declares War
Department Praises Ala
bama Organization

for similar organizations in other states,
Gen. F. +. Steiner stated yesterday. It
is being cited by the war department at
Washington as the most efficient and
best organized in-the union and officials
in other states are advised TO take les
sons from Alabama.
General Steiner stated that eight COM
panies have been mustered into the Ma
tional Guard and that eight other COM
panies are ready to be mustered in. Of
ficials from the adiutant generals Of
flee in Montgomery will induct them into
the service of the state just as fast as
it is possible 10 do so.
While no limit has been placed on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
NEWS,OF E:NSLEY

Mrs. John Clark was hostess to the
meeting of the American Study club
Thursday afternoon at her home on JEFF
ferson avenue.
Anecdotes Of Mark Twain were given
in response TO roll call, after which the
following programme was given: Boy
hood ard Home Life of Clemens Mis-:
Louise Peytavin; Synopsis of Innocents
Abroad" Miss Thelma Patton; Review
of Joan of Are Mrs. John Brauner.
Following the programme social hour
was enjoyed The hostess served salad
course.
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Local Data

number Of companies that will finally
make up the Alabama National Guard,
the present plans contemplate two regi-
fantry, one machine gun. one artillery
and one Northumberland and one
troop of cavalry. This number may be
increased later on if deemed advisable
General Steiner made a trip through
the Birmingham district yesterday, trav-
cling $50 miles in an automobile, and
when seen at the TutwiIer hotel late in
the afternoon stated that he was some
what fatigued by the long ride.
He made the trip for the purpose of
looking over the country and to faml-
iarize himself with the various locali-
ties.
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WANT BETTER SERVICE

Montgomery, November 14-tSpecialO
Contending that the Birmingham and
Southeastern Railroad company pas
senger trains make poor connection
with No. Sc, western of Alabama. and
asking for some relief. citizens of Ec-
1ectic on Friday filed a lengthy com
plant against the B. and s. company.
The petition signed by more than 100
people, asked the Alabama public serv-
ice commission to order better connec-
tions at Eclectic. Attention also was
called to the prevailing high freight
charges, and that tonnage over the
road had increased 200 per cent. The
case will go on the docket of the De-
cember hearing.
JEFFERSON TAKES LEAD
Montgomery, November 14-(Special. }
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the sick lady and they will sing and
read to her.
one or the most enjoyable entertain
ments given by the members of :.
Junior Matrons club this season was
that of Thursday afternoon when Mrs
L. w. Allen was hostess to the club
members and some friends. Thu
THANKSGIVING DECORATIONS and score
cards were used. Six tables were ar
ranged for games of progressive forty
two, and after the lively contest Mrs
" IL. Ragsdale captured the club prize
cut-glass water bottle; Mrs. Dan
Dean won the guest prize. a cram ana.
sugar set; Mrs. Guy Wilson won the
consolation, which was a bunch of red
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
MONTHS GRACE FOR DOCS

Montgomery. November 14.-(Spe-
ciaL)-Pet and stray dogs-the good
and the bad-got a new lease on life
Friday when the state tax commission
announced that. because of the delay
in gettings tags to the probate judges
the taxes would not become delinquent
until January l. instead of December
l. The commission announced during
the week that owners of dogs would
be required to register them with the
probate judges but the order chang
ing the delinquent date was issued
Friday
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GAMBLE PARALLEL

NJ MONTGOMERY, NOVEMBER I4-lSpec1aLJ-
Walter Gamble, convicted in Mobile in
1911. and sentenced to serve a term of
four months in Jail on a charge of petit
larceny. was granted a parole by Gov
ernor Kilby on Friday. While serving
his sentence Gamble escaped and for
this offense he was given six months
additional. He is relieved of both terms
by executive order. The parole is con-
ditioned upon his future good conduct
and observance of laws.
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HELM PAROLED

Montgomery. November 14-(SpeeiaL)
Governor Kilby on Thursday granted
paroles to Louis Heflin of jefferson
county, and Hattie Cannon of Pike
county. The paroles were recommended
by the state board of pardons.
Heflin was sent up for IL months
hard labor from jefferson county on
a charge of grand larceny. Both pa
The Cannon woman got 3 months on
a charge of grand larceny. oBth pa
roles are conditioned upon the future
good conduct of the two.
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Jefferson county again took the lead
Thursday in the number of new corpor-
atoms 10 file papers with the secre-
tary of state Tho total authorized
capital stock OF the ~ new concerns to
file papers is SCI 900. with SSe6.S7O
of that actually paid in. The papers
have been accommodating in the probate
judges office many weeks, and all
We're sent in Thursday
Papers showing II increases in stock
were also filed. The largest increa Sc
is crediated to the Peanut Products
company in Birmingham. The increase
was from $4,000 to s250.000. The larg-
est new concern is the Connell-Bald-
win company wholesale grocers, of
Birmingham. The authorized stock is
100000, with SCI, 900 paid in
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RUTLEDGE REARRESTED

7NontSomery. November 14-(Spe-
cial) = Frank Rutledge, jefferson
county convict, who escaped from Bag
dad prison camp on October 26. has
been rearrested and sent bace to
prison, according to information at
the state convict department on Fri
day. The crime Rutledge is alleged
to have committed is not given in the
record.
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ADAMS is APPOINTED

Montgomery, November 14.-(Spe-
cial)-John @. Adams. assistant clerk
of the house of representatives dur
ing the recent session. was named jury
commissioner of Dale county on Fri
day by Governor Kilby. The vacancy
has existed for several days and it
is understood Mr.. Adams will accept
the post
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REWARD AUTHORIZED

Montgomery, No-ember 14-(Special)
Governor Kilby Thursday authorized
the payment of reward of 5000 for
the arrest and conviction of Cash Hol-
ley, alleged to have committed murder
in Randolph county several days ago.
Details of the murder were not made
public