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Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
CASTOR Opposed to
Voluntary Wage Cut

Lincoln, Dec. 5i.-(Speeial. )-ons
state employc openly opposed 10 tbs
proposed per cent reduction in
wages appeared today.
He is W. l.. CASTOR. assistant sec
ietary OF state, who is drawing 5000
year. Prior 20 the meeting Of the
last legislature CASTOR was receiving
$1,000 year.
Il do not want 10 consent 10 a
voluntary reduction" CASTOR said. ~
worked n months during peak
prices for a starvation salary.
"Thc officer who puts back part
of his salary in order to quiet cian-
or for reduced taxes will be accused
of doing II TO enhance republican
chances and in the even, that he Is
himself candidate for any oifice,
will conc dangerously near entan-
Cling himself in the corrupt practice
act"
The per cent reduction with
81 900 exempt would cut Gaston's
salary SS2 year. CASTOR at the
present time plans to run for sec
retary Of state in the G. O. p. pri-
maries,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01

In the stirring war days of '62,
James Owens. Michigan youth led
his demure little bridc to the altar in
the little town OF Corunna, Ind. II
was on New Years Day.
To-Day, after lapse OF 90
years. they celebrate their diamond
wedding anniversary. He is IS;
she. 79.
Chuckling with amusement at the
memory. Mrs. Owens told of her
wedding trip, overland by team,
from Indiana to her new home in
Michigan.
Recalls Wedding Gown.
iii il were today we'd probably
make the trip by airplane," she said,
Then she recalled her wedding
gown. 4 billowy 'oopskirt affair
which swept the floor with yards
and yards of material. Very decol-
lete it was too, she admits with a
smile.
"Oh, yes, and we girls used to
wear short sleeves and thin clothes
in cold weather too. just like the
girls OF today. Land sakcs, | don't
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Insurance Head
Opposes Merger Of
Two Companies
". B. Young Declares Affairs
of Security Benefit As
ISOLATION Worst He
Has Investigated. .'

Lincoln, Dec. 3l.-(Special. "A
report on an investigation by state
insurance examiners OF the Security
Benefit association of Topeka, Kan,
formerly the Knights and Ladies OF
Security, filed with w, B. Young,
state insurance commissioner, criti.
cises merger effected between that
company and the National American
company OF Kansas City.
The report states that thousands
Of dollars we're paid to officers o.
the National American "as commits
sion to bring the merger about when,
if any money could be paid for such
purpose, it should go to the mcm-
brrship and not the officers"
The report also attacks the method
OF handling the payroll and charges
that the president OF the Security
BENEFIT association drew monthly
checks Of from $4,000 to $4,000, and.
in many instances. receipts for money
spent on payrolls were not available
TO investigators.
In concluding the report says:
CAS- a whole. the loans, mortgages
and paper connected with the asso.
citation are the worst coming under
Cur observation in years.
Affairs Of the Kansas association
called for considerable attention late.
ly from Young and J. B. Chase.
assistant attoreny general. Both Of
tcials have made several visits to
Topeka to confer with Kansas Off
cials concerning the company and
finally all states in which the associa-
tion has lodges and writes insurance
combined and ordered an investiga-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Iowa Schoolma' am
in Elopement Here
Josephine Smith of Northboro
Speeds to Omaha With
Missouri Man and Weds.

Last night was more than New
Years eve to Miss Veda Josephins
Smith and John Lloyd Nell.
1t was their wedding night and,
incidentally, their wedding was iii
the nature of an elopement,
Miss Smith. who teaches school,
and whose home is Northboro, Ia,
slipped quietly from her home yes
terday. carrying her travelling bag,
She met Mr.. Nell at an appointed
rendezvous. They sped to OMAHA
by automobile. ..y.
The ceremony was performed oy
Rev. Titus Lowe at his home. mere,
at $50 last night. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles F. Novat of Omaha were
best man and best worlan. The
couple plan to returns'to the brides
home today to break the news to
her mother. They will live in Tar
kio. Mo-, the present home of the
groom.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01

see anything immodest in the way
girls dress today. If was young
girl, I'd do just like the rest OF the
girls do.
> Instead of wedding veil, Mrs.
Owens wore a wreath in her hair.
and to this day she treasures the
white silk mit,s she wore on her
wedding day.
Lived Here Seven Years.
"They look so funny, noww she
laughed.
The Owens came to Nebraska IS
years ago. settling in Bloomington.
Seven years ago they moved to
Omaha and now live at 400 South
Twenty-ninth street, where they will
be at home to their friends Sunday.
The Owens have only one child,
Miss Rose M. Owens, who is grand
secretary of the Eastern, Star and
former state president OF the p. L.
0. sisterhood. A son died more
than 80 years ago.
In 1912, when the Owens cele-
brated their golden anniversary. the
whole town of Bloomington assisted
at the function.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Democrats Are
Divided on Tax
for Gasoline
Nebraskans Oppose Plan
While Ceorgians Find il
Utopia in Taxation
Line.

Lincoln, Dee. 81. - (Speeial,) =.
While Nebraska democrats are pro-
testing against Governor MeKelvies
proposed tax on gasoline, Georgia
democrats hold the gasoline tax up
as the next best thing TO utopia i'll
the taxation line. Following. in part,
is what Thomas w. Hardwick. DEM
ocraiic governor OF Georgia. SAYS OF
the gasoline tax there in letter to
Governor McKelvic:
Replying TO your inquiry as 10
the approximate cost OF collecting
the gasoline tax. ! beg to state, there
is none. The tax is levied on the
distributor. Blanks are sent out to
the distributors, who make sworn
quarterly statements as TO the
amount sold, and therefore the cos,
OF collection is practically nothing.
The estimated revenue from this
tax is $8O0,000 per year,
Here's what James Duce, state
inspector OF oils in Colorado, says
of the gasoline tax in that state:
"The tax certainly is a popular
one and beyond a few dealers. who,
while sharing the public with it.
to evade paying the tax
into the state, it has no opposition
at all.
at is generally conceded the tax
was necessary TO provide revenue
for building roads, and without II.
taxation would have had to be In
creased to the amount OF the tax or
it would have been necessary to
check road building activities.
"The actual expenses of collection
Of the road tax is less than one-half
Of ! per cent"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Wisdom Pleads Guilty to
Robbing Beatrice Dairy

Beatrice, Neb.. Dec. N.-(Spe-
cial.)-Monte Wisdom, brought back
from Kansas City on the charge OF
robbing Davison's dairy Of $3.50.
made written confession to Sheriff
Emery regarding the robbery. He
says he drove from Sabetha, Kan,
December and broke into the dairy
and took $3.50 from the safe. He
started on his return to Sabetha and
spent $40 for auto repairs. Arriv-
ing at Kansas City he says he de-
posted $l00 in the bank and used
the balance of the $3.50 for general
expenses. He says no one was i'm
plicated with him. Wisdom pleaded
guilty in justice court to the charge
OF burglary and was bound over TO
the district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Merrick County Officers
Wage War on Bootleggers

Central City, Neb., Dee. 21.-(Spe-
ciai. County Attorney w. R.
Raecke and Sheriff c. Z. Clark are
waging war on the liquor law v;o-
latcrs in Merrick county. William
Stumpfi Of Clarks will be tried. be-
fore Judge f. D. Jeffreys III county
court on the charge Of selling intox-
icating liquor. two counts being spe-
c;hed i'll the complaint. Leroy
Church. who resides on Prairie is
land, will be given a hearing i'll
county court. As the result of a
search small quantity OF liquor was
oonhscated az his farm home i'll ad
dition to what the officials believe is
portion OF a still. The county Off
eials are being assisted by Special
Agent Will Moore.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
State Insane Asylums
Have Record Attendance

Lincoln, Dec. 31.-(Special,) Ne
braska insane asylums are further
from prewar conditions than ever be-
fore in history. .
The state board of control an
nounced today that all three institl-
-tions maintained by the state for the
insane are carrying peak loads
which means they are housing more
inmates than at any previous time.
The total insane cared for by the
state this month number 1880, di-
vided as follows: ,-,
Lincoln State hospital, Lincoln,
o65; Ingleside State hospital Hast
ings. 1900; Norfolk State hospital,
z2s.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
State Engineer
Gives Out Facts
on Gasoline Tax
Lincoln Automobile Club Gets
Information on Bill Pro.
posed for Passage by
Legislature.

Lincoln, Dec. 3l.-(Special 1.-The
Lincoln Automobile club will start
the new year with clear, concise in
formation relative 70 the proposed
tax on gasoline 10 be considered by
the legislature at its special session
which begins Tuesday. January "a.
This information was furnished the
organization at its request by George
X. Leonard, assistant state engineer.
"There has never been state
mcnt sent out from the governors
Office or from this one TO the effect
that gasoline tax revenue will be
used for maintenance OF roads"
Leonard writes.
AT the present time, money need
ed for maintenance of state and
county roads is derived from fees
from motor vehicle registrations.
The money obtained per car is less
than that of great majority OF
states and trip through surround
ing states will, without doubt, prove.
we have made smaller amount oil
money so further than they have.
AT the present time, construction
money raised by the state to meet
federal aid is obtained by means of
tax levies and about II per cent of
receipts in the state treasurer's Of
flee goes for construction OF state
highways.
1T is the intention, if the gaso-
line tax law is passed, to do away
with that part of the real estate tax
which is applied to the roads. In
short, the gasoline tax will be used
entirely for construction and not for
maintenance"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Farmers Paving
Big Strike Toll,
Melady Declares
Commission Man Says Labor
Difficulty Is Playing Havoc
With Farmers Who
Feed Livestock.

The packing-house strike is GER
tsinly working havoc with the farm
ers and livestock shippers said
Gene Melady, livestock commission
man. 1T seems the farmer IS always
the goat, and this squabhle between
the packers and their employees is go
ing TO cost the farmers world OF
money. II looked like this year would
be very profitable one Tor the
farmer to feed livestock, and those
who were fortunate enough to secure
financial assistance 10 buy feeders
fclt confident they would have a rca-
sonable profit for their efforts, as feed
was so ridiculously low that they
hoped 10 realize a fair price for their
iced. to which they were surely en-
titled.
~ President Harding and Secre-
J ary oi Agriculture Wallace have the
interests OF the farmer at heart, why
don't they do something TO expedite
matters in this strike and see that
there is a proper and satisfactory ad-
justment made on both sides and
thereby save the farmer, who really
needs help al this time?
"The few sheep and lambs that are
being fed and marketed, have been
making some money Up TO this time,
but there are very few farmers who
lave the sheep, the bulk OF them be-
ing in the hands OF a few who could
get money. The banks did not seem
inclined to loan money very freely
to the average farmer for feeding
sheep and lambs, even though feed
ers were selling at the lowest point
in many years. but the loans were
generally extended to the big inter
csts and therefore the average farm
cr will not profit much from the high
price OF mutton.
The cattle feeders :iavc not been
making a profit up-to-date, and it
locks Ike the baiancs OF them will
suffer loss ii the strike continues
very long. The hogs have proved
lifc-saver for the farmer and have
been selling to fairly good advantage.
However, the weights OF the hogs
coming in would indicate that farm
ers are shipping hogs lighter than
usual in order to realize quickly on
them to meet their obligations. and
without doubt later in the spring, the
hog run will show a big falling off.
Pork and mutton have been pro-
fitable products and it is hoped that
the few remaining sheep and lambs
in the feed lots will continue to sell
at q profit. However, if New Zea-
land lambs are put on the market,
as they were q year ago, the !Ameri-
can feederss will not have much OF
\ chance"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Broken Bow City Council
Onnoses Higher Phone Rate

Broken Bow, Neb., Dec. Sl.-(Spe-
cial. THE Broken Bow city coun-
Gil passed a resolution which was
forwarded to the State Railway COM
mission registering an energetic kick
against the raising Of telephone
rates. The water committee re-
ported that the 60-horse power en-
gine at the city plant had been thor
oughly overhauled and that the new
well just completed was ready to
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Nebraska Has Funds to Meet
Federal Hygiene Bill

Lincoln, Dec. 31.-(Special. )
Governor Mckelvie stated today that
Nebraska had an appropriation ready
and waiting for like appropriation
from the federal government to aid
in child hygiene work as outlined
in the government child hygiene bill.
"As | understand it, congress has
passed the bill but the appropria-
ton has not been made" the gov
ernor said.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
North Platte Commerce Body
Elects Officers for Year

North Platte, Neb,, Dec ST.
Especial. 1.-The Chamber of COM
mercc elected R. d. Birge, w. r.
Maloney, Frank L. Mooney, E. N.
Ogier and L. f. Mchlmann to sue
ceed the five directors whose terms
expired. Frank L. Mooney, cashier
of the First National bank. was
elected president; Carl Simon. vice
president, and L. E. Mehlmann,
treasurer Ira L. Bare was re-elect-
ed secretary. The organizations
work for the past year covered a
wide range and the manner in which
the activities were handled seem to
have satisfied the membership. The
board of directors extended vote
of appreciation to John B. Edwards,
the retiring president, for the splen-
did work performed by the organiza-
tion during tie year.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Wood Hill Farmers Union
Elects Officers for Year

Table Rock. Neb.. Dec. 5l.-(Spe-
ciai.)-The Wood Hill local of the
Farmers union elected the following
officers: President, Z. D. Howe;
secretary. Ora Crisler; board of d.
reetors. Murrey Herrick and Albert
Kpvanda. Mrs. Margaret Crisler
wis elected delegate TO the Farmers
ufion state convention to be held
in lOmaha, January II and II.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Sentiment Is Divided
on Plan TO Tax Gasoline

Aurora, Neb., Dec. 3l.--(special.)
Sentiment as to the wisdom of
Governor McKelvie's proposal to
place tax On gasoline was evenly
divided among the business men of
Aurora who attended meeting al
the Commercial club rooms on call
of Senator Perry Reed, Representa-
tive Frank Anderson and officers of
the club. More than half OF those
present opposed the tax and the spe-
cial session OF the legislature. Many
professed to believe that the col
lection of the tax would cost too
much money. Others believed the
collection of all road taxes in that
way would relieve the railroads and
other corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01

Superior. Neb-Managers of the farm
ers' creameries from over the state met
in convention here. o. NJ. Enyeart was the
presiding officer. Notes as to business
conditions were compared and discussion
carried on for future activities In this
work. Representatives were here from
Fremont, Franklin. Superior and num-
her Of other points In Nebraska The
Farmers creamery Of Superior with the
Commercial club. acted as host
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Central City Opposes
Increased Phone Rate

t5a d. NJ
Central City, Neb., Dec. 5l.-tSpe-
cial)--At meeting OF the Central
City Commercial club, protest was
sent to the Nebraska State Railway
commission against granting the
proposed new rates of the North
western Bell Telephone company;
first. because the proposed exchange
rates are based upon a temporary
and not permanent schedule, thus
being deceptive; and secondly, be-
cause the natural trend Of service on
the part OF private business and pub
lie utilities shows a downward trend,
absolutely necessary because. of the
prevailing market prices Of grain, and
LIVESTOCK in this great agricultural
belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Endicott Methodist Church
Plans $4,000 Structure

Endicott. Neb., Dec. Si.-(Spe-
ciai. .(-Endicott wants new $4,000
church and subscription petitions are
in circulation to raise the funds.
While this will be under the super
vision of the Methodist denonlina-
ton the edihce will be used as a
community meeting center.
The Methodist church at Steele
City has been sold to the Presby-
terians for $1,000 and this is to be
donated to help build the Endicott
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
County and City Will Join
in Caring for Destitute

Aurora, Neb., Dec. Sl.-(Special)
Hamilton county and the city OF
Aurora have decided to take care OF
destitute cases in the city on $3.50
basis. A committee consisting OF
County Attorney John J. Reinhardt,
A. w. Hickman and Rev. ]. D. NJ
Buckner has been appointed TO have
charge of such matters.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Two Madison Men Held
on Bootlegging Charges

Madison. Neb., Dec. 3l.-(spe-
cial. Henry Hassman and Matt
Henry were arrested by Chief Of
Police Kennedy charged with boot
Logging. A search of the Hassmaa
house revealed a still and quantity
of booze. Both men have families.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Rob Ansley Bakery

Broken Bow, Neb., Dec. 3d.
(SpeciaD-Russell's bakery at Ans
ley was broken into and robbed of
Sl6 in cash The thief gained en-
trance by breaking the panel OF the
door and unfastening the catch. The
robbery occurred while the owner
was at dinner
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
New Movie Show.

Pawnee City. Neb.-Archer King. movie
theater promoter of this city. has added
another show to his list. He will open
Il picture show at Crab Orchard January
Z. Mr.. King now owns and operates four
shows in four different towns In this sec
tion Of the state and the new one will
be his fifth
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Sale Prices Hieh

Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 3l.-(Speeiai) }
AT the A. J. Hill farm sale near
Ollie. livestock and farm machinery
bresght good prices. Horses sold
all the way from $50 TO Sl0s per
head. and milch cows from $50 to
SIS each
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Poultry Association at
Beatrice Names Officers

Beatrice, Neb.. Dec. 3l.-(Spe-
cial. THE Beatrice Poultry associa-
ton elected the following officers:
President, S. A. Seymour; secretary
treasurer, David Kassing; superin-
tendent, Charles Showers. 1t was
decided to hold the next poultry
show the first week in December.
1922
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Beatrice Y. M. C. A. Starts
Drive for Years Budget

Beatrice, Ncb., Dec, 81. = lSpe-
cial.)-A drive was begun here for
the resumption of the Y. NJ. c. A.
the coming year, and committees
numbering 80 men started out to
raise $1,000 to assist in financing the
proposition. About $1,000 was raised
as the result OF the first days drive.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Nonpartisan Lacquer Will
Fight Tax on Gasoline

I Lincoln, Dec. 5l.--(Special.) Abe
Sorenson, Nonpartisan league attor-
ney, announced # the gasoline tax
to take the burden off real property
for road building was passed at the
special session of the legislature he
would personally supervise ciicuE {
ing referendum petitions against tie
law a -
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01

Aurora, Neb.--The collection st the
First Christian church amounted to $143
and was sent to the Armenian relief COM
mission. The program was pageant and
everybody was asked to bring white gifts.
The gifts other than money were numer-
Gus and will be sent to the Child Saw
ing Institute at Omaha. Monday after
noon Christmas party was given to the
primary and beginners departments OF
the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Gage County Farm Bureau
Reduces Budget $500

Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 31.-(Spe-
cial. THE Gage County Farm Bu-
reau has asked for $4,l00 to finance
its activities during the year 1922, ac-
cording to the budget filed with
County Clerk Mumford This is
$500 less than the amount used last
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01

Cambridge, Neb.-The Methdist Epts-
copa church gave pageant In the Audi
torium to an audience of 500 people The
pageant was the Bethlehem story. Mrs.
X. D. Mousel was chairman Of the work
ers who had the training and directing
OF the program. There was a cash Of
fering taken for the children of all lands.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Will Attend
Woolgrowers, Convention

un,,xu1 won eived by. 10.
nj the annual
gifing Woolgrow-
which viii meet At
5 to 7. 1t is re-
81 account OF illness
Wilson OF Mckinley, pres
iDof the association, will be un-
aHe to attend the meeting. 1t is
expected that quite delegation from
Omaha and other Nebraska points
will attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Rssume Weakly Tupcheops.

Superior, Neb-The Commercial club
will resume their weekly iuneheons Janu-
ary 9. These weekly functions have been
a decided success and a unanimous vote
was cast In favor OF their continuance.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Cut First Ice Crop.

Superior, Neb.-Edsall and Elliott began
cutting on their pond here. The ice Is
not as thick as they would like. but fear
Ing turn to warmer. they will cut their
first crop now. The ice measures seven
and three-eiKhts inches.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Jail Sentence for Bootlegger

Bgoken Bow, Neb., Dec. 3d.
Especial )-Louis Meacham. who
lives between Sargent and COM
stock, is serving a 3O-day Jail sem
tence for a second violation of the
liquor law. Meacfiam had just paid
fine of 500 and casts for the first
nffense
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Work on New Park Started
at Beatrice: Pool Planned

Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 3l.-(Special., ,
Work on Beatriee's new park IS
under way and it will be pushed 70
completion as fast as possible. a
swimming pool probably will be
constructed in the new park in the
spring
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Doctors Name Officers.

Columbus. Neb.--Member Of the Platte
County Medical society at their annual
meeting elected the following officers:
President. T. d. Martyr, jr; vice presi-
dent, L. G. Voss; secretary-trea C.
D. Evans, jr. Delegates TO the state con-
vention are A. A. Bald. alternate, A. q.
I.uschen: censors. NJ. G.. Jones, J. N.
Evans and i. T;esing.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Einlifk-McKee.
Fasan-WellinRton.

Blair. Neb.--Miss Edith Pearl Mckee
and Clayton C. Elplick, both of Omaha,
were married at tho Methodist parson-
age by REV. j. A. johnson.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Firemen to Meet.

Albion, Neb.-Twenty five members uS
the Albion fire department will Join fire
men from other towns In the state who
are to meet at Columbus on their way
to the state convention OF volunteer fire
men which .convenes in Norfolk January
II. Is and 10, The meeting at Columbus
has been arranged by that city for big
entertainment the night before the opcn-
ing session Of the CONVENTION. The follow
ing towns have already sent In their
acceptances to meet at Columbus on the
night OF January 10: Gering, Bayard,
Scottsbluff North Platte. Lexington,
kearney. Gothenburg, Central City, Au-
rora and Fremont
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
, Close Subscrintion Contest.

Broken Bow Neb.-The Custer county
Chief closed subscription voting contest
awarding cash gifts as follows: $500 20
Mrs. r. V. Stinespring of Merna; s400 to
Mrs. Vivian Thornton of Berwyn, and 500
to Leo Melham Of Broken Bow.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
Repeat Christmas Program,

Superior. Neb.-The Christmas program
presented by the Methodist Sunday school
was repeated upon request. The program
was written and directed by Mrs Levi
Wolfskill. II consisted Of series OF
tableaus with unique costuining and
many colored lights which brought out
the Christmas story.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-01
william Schuett. .
Weddings
MiIler-B Boslcy.

Miller Boslcy.
Pswnee City, Neb.-Miss Dorla Bosley
Of this city and Everett Miller of Shelby.
Neb., were married at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bos-
ley, in this city on Christmas day. Miss
Bosley has. been teaching at Shelby and
met her husband who Is c farmer there.
Rev. c. \. Dawson officated.