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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
The Farmers Share

Quite a little has been heard dur
ing the last few months, in connec-
ton with the discussion OF the high
cost Of living, OF the farmers share
IN the prosperity that has come with
the general uplift in prices Figures
Just sent out from the census bureau
may be interesting in this connection.
The comparisons used by the cen
sus bureau are for the years 1899
and 1909. The crop OF corn in the
latter year was 40 per cent less than
in 1899. and yet It sold on the mar
ket at a price increase OF 1917 per
cent. The wheat crop was 3.S per
cent greater In 1909 than in 1899,
and the selling price was 77.s per
cent greater or potatoes. the crop
in 1903 was 42.4 per cent greater
than in 1899, and the selling price
was co. per cent greater. Hay and
forage crops show similar increases
in price. These figures would seem
to indicate that the farmer has
shared fully in the general advance
in price for produce, the prices
quoted being farm prices.
II Is interesting also to note that
Nebraska takes very high rank
among the states OF the union. In
corn acreage Nebraska was fifth In
1899. and fourth In 1909, while in
corn production. Nebraska's rank
was fourth in 1899, and fifth in 1909.
In wheat acreage. Nebraska was
eighth I'm 1899, and NTH in 1909. In
total yield OF wheat for the year
1899. Nebraska held eighth place.
and in 1909 had moved up TO fourth
place. The Nebraska corn yield was
14.6 per cent less in 1909 than IT
was in 1899, yet the farmer received
a price 1872 per cent greater for his
1909 crop. Nebraska's wheat Yield
for 1909 was 91!3 per cent greater
than in 1899, and the return to the
farmer was 272.4 per cent greater.
OF potatoes, Nebraska showed in
1909 an increase OF s.s per cent over
1899, and an increase In the farmers
price received OF 1882 per cent.
These authoritative figures tell q
story that Is far more eloquent than
words concerning the prosperity of
Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
Mysterious Requirement.


The War department has sent some
extraordinary instructions by telegraph
to every department and division COM
mander in the United States and by cable
to the military authorities in the Philip
pines to have submitted at the earliest
practicable date reports from every post
concerning the physical condition Of every
officer OF the active list. 1t is evidently
desired to obtain definite information con-
corning the fitness OF each officer for
field service; at least. IT Is so intimated,
and that seems 10 be the purpose of those
responsible for the telegraphic instruc-
lions. although no very satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION is vouchsafed at the depart
ment. These reports are evidently to
come from the post surgeons, who, 1t is
assumed, will conduct individual eX-
arninations. The new order. naturally
enough, occasions considerable remark,
and II is not surprising to find army Of
Ulcers expressing their curiosity concern
ing the reason for this requirement, which
comes on the heels of the annual ride
and physical examination of officers. In
deed, the War department has not yet
received all the reports from these
recently conducted tests, which were sup
posed to be sufficient in furnishing the
military authorities in Washington with
all the information they required con-
corning the physical fitness of army Of
ficers. No information concerning the in
cident is given at the War department.
II Is just one of those inexplicable oo-
currences which occasionally distinguish
army administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
Canned Vegetables.

1hhhGu NtBNNAOANAs
The commissary general OF the army
has developed a new feature in sub
slstence supply. His experiments with the
canning OF tomatoes. peas and corn has
met with so much success that 1t has
been extended TO include apricots, peaches
and pears. Arrangements have been made
by which there is official inspection of
the material from the time II Is received
at the canning factory. The vegetables
and fruits are purchased while there is
an ample supply in the market TO select
from and the prices are the lowest be-
cause of the large quantities purchased.
either direct from the factories or in
large commercial centers. Preference is
given in the advertisement to vegetables
packed in sanitary onameled-lined cans,
but proposals are invited for them packed
in three styles OF cans-the sanitary
enamel-lined can, the enamel-lned can,
and the ordinary can-as experience has
shown that sanitary enamel-lined cans
are best suited for the purposes of the
government and an effort is being made
IN this way TO educate the bidders 20 fol-
low the preference Of the department The
sanitary enameled-lined can adds little TO
the expense. while II helps to insure the
purity Of the contents and saves con-
siderable loss, especially in the case Of
tomatoes. which show a marked reduc-
ton in loss when packed in this can, so
that, owing to the season when the
vegetables are procured, the ample stock
from which selected. large purchases,
thorough inspection. and style OF can,
the choicest and most satisfactory vege-
tables are procured at the lowest prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
People Talked About

One OF the melancholy features OF the
ruotion in China is the disappearance Of
the royal yellow jacket from the decora-
tive scheme OF the empire.
In the ten days OF the deer hunting
season In Vermont 2,494 bucks were killed.
The number OF hunters and guides bucked
out Is not included in the mortality rec
ord.
owing 10 the growing rarity OF such
events the arrival OF the stork at the
home OF a married woman lawyer In
Paris prompted adjournment OF court for
an appropriate celebration.
In memory OF Ida Lewis, heroine Of
Lime Rock light. the first baby ever born
on the little rock was christened with
her name. The child is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hansen, keepers
OF the light.
Postmaster Dutton of North Hartland.
Conn, has resigned because the Job was
too duh for a live man. With only two
families to serve from his office there
wasn't enough stick-whittiers on the
promises TO exchange the time Of day,
The unluely excursion boat General
slooum. which was burned 20 the water :
edge IN New York, causing a loss OF
i.OA lives, has gone % the bottom 20
stay What was left OF the boat after
the fire was converted into a coal barge
and a gale off sandy Hook last week
blew Il into Davy Jones locker
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
REMEMBER THE MAINE!

Baltimore American. The Maine was
blown up BY an outside explosion. by a
mine placed By Spaniards, and Il was one
Of the most despicable deeds ever COM
mitted. Spain paid the penalty and de-
served 20 pay even a heavier one.
New York Tribune: The real cause Of
the external explosion remains undiscov-
cred. The secret Of the Maine remains
hid, and probably always will thus re-
main. unless the seal Of secrecy - broken
by a voluntary confession or by an acct
dental discovery. which there Is no rea-
son 10 expect. Perhaps Il Is hest so.
Springfield Republican: The spanish
government declined an invitation to be
represented at Havana in this latest in
vestigation. and the declination was EVIL
IDENTIFY wise. 1t is possible that Spanish
and American experts would not have
agreed at all points, in their conclusions.
Americans. however. are likely 20 be very
few who will now doubt that the Maine
was blown up from the outside.
St. Louis Republic: While the final
American report confirms the original
theory that the Maine was destroyed by
a mine. II is to be remembered that in
Spain the historians have already made
up the record that the ship was sacr1-
feed TO the Ignorance and lack Of dis
cipline Of its officers. This is why Jo-
sePh II. Choate once remarked that some
history Is true
New York sun: As the world will al
ways believe that the destruction Of the
battlesmp Maine caused the Spanish
American war, and as the same opinion
prevails generally among our own people,
and with warrant, it is a great relief to
feel that so far as expert knowledge can
determine from an inspection of the en-
tire wreck as II lies barred to the sky,
the United States navy IS not responsible
for the disaster that was fraught with
such dire CONSCIOUSNESS
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
Western Governorn In the Eat.

Judging from the tone Of newspa-
per editorials, the western governors
have made a decided hit with their
private train excursion in the east
and arc being most cordially re-
celved. This marks a wholesome
change In view and sentiment OF the
east toward the west Nobody seems
to be laughing at the project or re-
sarding II as undignified for govern
ors TO 90 forth as the official pub
licIty agents OF their respective states
and their resources, but on the other
hand, many newspapers think Il In
vites o return visit from eastern gov
ernors. On this point the Washington
Star says: ~
II would be By no means profltless for.
the eastern governors 10 return the cali.
Perhaps series OF sectional excursions
OF this character might be organized for
the purpose OF making all parts Of the
country mutually acquainted.
Mutual acquaintance certainly is
desired between the various sections
Of this great country. Doubtless east
erners we're just as ignorant as the
westerners obviously we're Of the fact
that western coaches we're too big 70
travel in eastern tunnels, as result
OF which the governors special show
train could not get into the national
capital, But, as the Washington Star
observes, Even this compulsory
stoppage OF the train at Baltimore
has its suggestive aspect"
Entitled to Hearty Applause" is
the caption over a Brooklyn Eagle
editorial on the governors visit to
New York. "They deserve the hos
Ditallty OF our people" the Eagle re-
marks. And the dignified old New
York Tribune declares;
New York City welcomes the visiting
governors out Of the west. IL 10 heartily
glad to greet them and cherishes no
doubt that Il can make this official visit
as pleasant and interesting and in
structive as the unofficial visits they may
have made here individually.
THIS country il still too much OF a
land of sectional feeling. New
York welcomes the visiting govern
ors because their visit and
every such interohanEe of eourtesies be-
tween representatives OF different sec
tions of the land help to better under
standing of the problems Of our com
mon country.
Welcome to Governors" Is the
way the Baltimore American intro
duces eolumn-long editorial, In
which II says:
} This visiting OF the governors Of some
sections IN the domains OF others IL ons
OF the best expressions of the fraternity
OF The states, and Is one Of the features
OF the latter day movement for the heads
OF the state governments to get together
Tor exchange % ideas and the tormatiou
> OF policies OF common, interest 60 this
states as such. This movement is as vel
Ia lts infancy, but the maturing process
Is being watched with wide interest IL
ms bearing upon the conservation OF tn,
; prerogatyes OF the states in exact con,
! formity with the enlsrglng scope OF fed
. erai control
These expressions are but. typioa
OF others all along the trip, The!
show that the project has struck tn,
: conservative. thoughtful east a
I worth while. Undoubtedly Il is a goo,
D thing and II viii produce better re
e suits II II leads to a mutual exehang
4 OF visits from east and west.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
HOOkin{ Backward
.IhisDSSy inOmaha
- DEC. IL.
Thirty Years AGO
coMPILEp FRoNf REE FILE.s

Thirty Years Ago
The Standard club held very pleasant
party at it's rooms in Bankers building.
4 large number OF friends gathered at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Klspp on Sixteenth street and spent the
evening in social amusements.
Mr. J. NJ. Barr left for Boston. where
he becomes confidential secretary OF A.
r. Touzalin OF the Burlington.
Another test OF the water works took
place in the presence OF the consulting
engineer, d. Cook OF Toledo. and local
officials. Water was thrown 1h feet into
the air on the high school square.
Seven members OF a surveying party
who had been at work all summer on
the new line OF the Utah Northern had
returned TO Omaha, the party including
George r. Bowen. +. c. Acton. George
r. Harrington, c. +. Harrington, w. II.
Whitted and w. A Corea-
Major Guido Ilgus OF the Fifth United
States cavalry. the officer who brought
sitting Bull and his warriors into the
United states territory. is in Omaha on
his way to ST. Paul.
Nindell &c Krelle, the hatters have re-
moved to the northeast corner OF Thir-
teenth and Farnam.
O. w. Linlnger has purchased the old
brewery and Bemis building near the dis
tiliery and intends TO establish large
mandatory OF agricultural implements
there.
The county commissioners held a spe-
cial meeting to discuss the different va
rieties OF stone for the new court house,
and seem TO favor Berea sandstone.
At the regular meeting OF George w.
Custer post. Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, the following officers were elected:
r. NJ. Moore post comma nder; ID. Il.
Hurligh, senior vice. Harry Erdman, juni-
Tor vice; II. II. Mccoon. quartermaster;
J. Richards. chaplain; NJ. Hanson, sur
geon.
Mrs. Il. Dickinson, wife Of the super
intendent OF the Laramie division Of the
Union Pacific left for Laramie with her
child.
G. ]. westerdahl, ex-city marshal of
Omaha, Is at home for a brief vacation.
He is assisting J. II. Kelner in grading
the st. Paul extension OF the Union Pa
clflc
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

would tend 70 supply the want It is
In direct line with the plan promul-
gated a couple OF years ago Of re-
calling our foreign consuls and hav-
ing them 90 among the business men
Of this country TO inform them con-
corning the foreign commercial field
and the methods by which It's needs
might be supplied. IL had been found
that our merchants and manufac-
turers we're not making the proper
effort to adapt their wares TO the
tastes and demands Of the people to
whom they we're sent, and as a re-
suit we were rapidly losing business,
or, at least. not gaining II as we
should. This was forcibIy demon
strated at some Of the commercial
expositlons at Vienna and other lead
ing European centers OF trade BY
comparison, American goods suf-
fered. They betrayed an evident lack
OF knowledge on the part of the man
ufacturer or the merchant OF the
needs and desires OF the Eropean.
All this could be corrected by a
small effort, or a little more atten-
tion to business. such as our business
men give to their domestic trade.
Our consuls we're brought home TO
preach this, and, no doubt, have done
some good by Il. But what is still
further required to give us the COM
mercial advantage we ought TO hold
is greater authority and official i'm
petus back OF our trade lines. This
could be obtained through such a
chamber of foreign commerce as the
president proposes in his message to
congress. II would establish a cen
trail organization in touch with both
foreign conditions and domestic in
terests. offering facility for the en-
largement OF our. commerce abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Ach AetuS ShBO
The cold wave became a tempestuous
bnlow, rolling the mercury down to l6
below and It never got higher during
the day than 4 above.
The Board OF Review completed It's
work, showing that II had made in
creases In the assessments OF the five
local franchised corporations in the ag-
gregate of about $4,000.
James Walsh was building a new
barn on his Benson place.
The plant. stock and good will OF the
Mercer Chemical company was sold to
George w. Hoobler and Frank b. Porter
OF Omaha and NJ. w. Ryerson OF Water
loo, Ia, for cash consideration. AS
ISOLATED with them as stockholders were
II Cartan, w. C. Sunderland, ]. NJ. Rich
ards and w. f.. Hitchcock.
Mrs. Sarah II. Dowell, wife of James
NJ. Dowell. 4629 Parker street, died at
the age OF a. after a years illness.
w. II. S. Hughes, late president Of the
Omaha clearing house, was buried at
Prospect HUI cemetery. the funeral serv-
ices being conducted at the home, 255l
Dodge street. by Rev. II, c, Herring.
and the Masonic service was held at the
grave,
| Jay ID, Foster returned from Chicago,
where he had been for several days
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Fred -. Smith of the Men and
Religion movement, while in st Louis
declared that city was looser in its
morals than any other city in the
country. Now. II Mr.. Smith should
repeat that OF Omaha when he comes
here, we will know he is only joking.
Lancaster county taxpayers are
beginning TO look with interested
eyes on the bills the sheriff is col
lecting for boarding prisoners. Doug
las county went through this ex-
perience several years ago, and
cleaned the matter up.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
YE EARLY SHOPPER.

She did her Christmas shopping early,
Selecting gifts with zeal and care
She arrived before the hurlyburly,
She was the earliest shopper there.
She had sent home the many parcels
Examined them--she read the books
She looked the articles all over
And this did not improve their looks.
She thought she had considered duly
The gift best suited to each friend
And found she had mistaken truly
They seemed not fitting gifts to send.
She did her Xmas shopping early,
Thus helping girls who long must
work
But ! saw her a little later
She was talking to the exchange clerk.
Omaha BAYOLL NE TRELE.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
LAUGHING GAS.

Customer-Why do you call this = com
nonsense diary?
stationerEHfter the first few pages it's
ruled like memorandum book.-Judee.
They say when you are operated on
once You are apJ 10 be again.
That's quite true; ] know by my own
experience. Why l have been. operated
on for appendicitis a number OF tines
Baltimore American.
Teacher-what did the Philstines say
after David had slain GoliRh?
Wlllie-Oh. l suppose they said, Never
mind. The seasons young yet Wait TIL
David hits slump. Puck.
yes, we paper-bagged the turkey at
our boarding house"
ut came on the table four times. and
the fifth time we ate the bag."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
you have favorable report on those
samples Of beer you sent to the chemist?''
Yes"
What test did he use?"
He drank them."-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
Clerk-Im afraid 1 can't let you have
that drug, sir.
man who would kin himself?
Clerk-Well, ] wouldn't go so far as to
say that sir; but If ! looked like you /
should be tempted. Washington Star.
Jack squinted at the beanstalk and then
began to climb &c.
what for?" queried the bystanders.
Il am after the big chaps higher up"
he explained
In the chronicles of that day it Is re-
corded that he finally landed them.-Chi-
cagO Tribune.
Mr.. Ribhles. was that a Christmas
present you were taking home last
nlghtg'
Il wasn't taking anything home last
night, Willie. What do you mean?F
why, pa told ma this morning ne saw
YOU come home last night with large
sized package on. Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

To the great disappointment of a
large number OF interested demo-
Gratis, the proceedings of the repub-
iiQan national committee in its final
session were harmonious. This
doesn't promise great deal for the
hopes OF Harmon. Bryan and the
others who can only see success in
republican differences.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

The convention Of county officers
at Grand Island has again been told
that the matter OF real estate assess
ment in Nebraska has not yet been
reduced to exactitude; also that the
democratic legislatures tinkering
with the revenue law has done more
harm than good. These obvious
facts should be kept In mind by pros
pective lawmakers.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Some Of the democrats in congress
want to throw Martin Littleton over
the transom for simply riding on the
same boat with Andrew Carnegie.
Can Governor Wilson figure out from
that where he gets on?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

PhiIadelphia RECORD.

While the season lasts the foot BAN
killings almost keep pace with the
slaughter OF the autos. II is sad, It Is
serious; but II foot bali We're abolished
and all the autos piled up for burning
in a final auto-da-fe there would be no
let up OF the strenuous life. The hot
blood finds vent. II not in one way in
another
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
Chamber Of Foreign Commerce

Il may be too much to expect con
greas at this session to get around TO
the presidents recommendation for
a chamber OF foreign commerce. but
Il would be a good thing II Il did.
Our foreign trade needs nothing
quite so much as more systematic
management Such q department
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

The Chicago papers are proposing
the conundrum, why Is a police
Inspector Omaha must have
known that was an unsoivable riddle
when she decided not TO call them
''inspectora
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Secretary OF State Wait IS eudgel-
ing his brain over the problem OF
how to get the names OF presidential
candidates on the primary ballot An
off-hand solution of this question
would be to put them there
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

While the city council is appoint
ing special committees OF inquiry, Il
might as well give little attention
20 the paving situation. Where there
has been so much smoke, there must
be q little FIRE.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

When Mr. Dickens says his impress
sions are the same as were those OF
HIS illustrious father, he must be
careful to explain whether he means
his fathers first or last impression, II
he would make hit with us.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Senator Brown announces that he
will not seek reelection unless en-.
dorsed at primary. which is merely
another way of saying that 1t would
be useless for a man in Nebraska
who had not been given the vote Of
the people to go before the legisla-
ture.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

A riot at the meeting called to pro-
mote universal peace was not the
most appropriate precedent Yet II
the Gothamites can get II in no
other way, they will have general
permission to fight for Cancellation
and arbitration.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

The gallantry of our correspond
ents who are rushing to the defense
Of Mother Eve is being displayed in
worthy cause. 1t may well be ques-
toned II ever a son OF Adam lived
who was not ashamed OF the "old
man" for trying to dodge behind his
wife's fg leaf that day in the garden.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
white Civilization aud Trimmings.

boaAoh AlahsNAlpN'
StefanssonS the Arctic explorer, prom
ises 20 add something to the worlds
knowledge Of the Eskimo, his latest con-
uibution being an account OF meeting
several hundred trlbesmen who, though
they had never seen white man, were
more exemplary I'm character and in de-
pertinent than civilized people generally
are" There is not much reason to Ques-
ton this statement, but large-minded Deo-
pie may balk at the implication Of It,
which Is that native races become civil
lied only by contact with white We are
shipping many Bibles to Africa, for in
stance; but we continue TO ballast the
cargo with rum.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14
CanAe md Effeet.

IaVUI7NIIIV NVWIINI y VWINaI,
Statistics show that France exports
champagne TO America and makes money
while importing 600 gallons OF wine
10 drink. This throws a little Hight upon
the question Of why there are so many
full savings hanks In France as well as
too many fun Americans In America.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

Clarence y. Hartman is so well
pleased with his exercise gallop last
month that be Is going to try It all
over again in 1912. will Mike"
Harrington please take note?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

The Toledo Blade says that wv
]. b." might mean either Bryan or
Burns. for both are detectives. but
the crime of rs is the only one Mr.
Bryan ever worked on" And he
failed to secure conviction on that.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

lfone American can make so much
trouble for the whole Russian en-
pire as our MIR. shuster has. what
would an army OF Americans do?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

W Morgan shuster. the American who
went over TO Persia for the purpose OF
taking charge OF that oountry's finances,
Is in danger Of losing his job because
Russia doesn't like the way he does
things, Persia has the misfortune OF
being IN a minor league.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

TO say that The women Of Cali
fornia voted with Intelligence at the
recent election is only another way
Of asserting that they voted With the
men.-who threw that brick?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-14

II is obviously misconeeption to
believe that. because she was the
first woman, Eve instituted the GUS
tom of hanging up the stocking at
Christmas time.