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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
The Supremacy of King Corn.

Most people know that corn is
king OF American farm products, but
how many realize its incompatible
supremacy? The south boasts Of its
cotton crop and IL has reason TO, for
It supplies the American and most of
the English mills, beside shipping to
other countries. In fact, the south's
cotton crop is three-ffths of the
worlds supply and it undoubtedly
excites more world interest in the
market than any other single pro-
duct. The seed and fiber of this
years crop is considerably less than
normal and yet It amounts to S775,-
600, 900.
The value Of our last corn crop is
more than twice that much.
The last wheat crop in this coun-
try is worth about $500, 1000, 900.
which, like cotton, is a little below
normal. The oats crop comes to
about s3s0, 900, 900, which is s. per
cent above the average for five years.
These staggering statistics, taken
from the governments official state
ment. serve to impress us with the
immensely and Importance of Ameri-
can agriculture.
The value of our last corn crop is
but slightly less than that of cotton.
wheat and oats put together.
Thus we may gather some idea OF
the actual supremacy of King Corn.
This is all of trite interest to Ne
braskans, for their state is one of
the four greatest corn states. 1t en-
ables them to appreciate Nebraska 8
Importance, not only in the agricul-
tural world, but in the Industrial as
well, for industry depends quite ex-
tensively on King Corn today.
Thousands OF people are employed in
factories where corn products are
manufactured and thousands OF 9TH
ers in the transportation and mar
keting of IT, And Nebraska, with its
average yield per acre of about TWEEN
ty-five bushels. has only begun to
cultivate and produce corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
Not This Company.

HOT SPRINGS. s. D., Dec. s-To the
Editor OF The Bee; In recent issue
of your paper, your correspondent at
Hot Springs. s. d.. stated that the cause
Of suicide OF one OF its citizens was the
result OF his having made investments
in some Industrial enterprise. Ipasmuch
as your correspondent did not state the
name Of the company, beg 20 state that
Il was nor the Hot Springs Gypsum COM
pany, and that the gentleman In question
was not interested in any way in this
company. Az we are putting In large
gypsum plant AZ this place. ! must ask
yeu IN ali fairness 20 US 10 insert this dis
claimer In an early isue Of your paper.
". II. PERRY. President.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Colonel II. II. Horst, prominent
mining man OF Butte. Mont, came to
town with some ore for the smelter, re-
porting great prosperity in the great
est mining camp in the world
The body OF Mrs. Max Meyer was laid
at rest at Pleasant Hlll cemetery. The
obsequies were conducted at the home
OF Rabbi Rosenau. The pallbearers were
BENJAMIN Newman, 1. Oberfelder, s.
Katz, NJ. Goldsmith, A. Pollock. q. Sellg-
sohn.
Rome Miller, hotel man Of Norfolk.
with his daughter and niece, was reg
istered at the Paxton.
Mrs. Genevra johnson Bishop of Chi
cago arrived TO sing for the Apollo club.
Manager William LAWYER OF the Eden
Musee and bride returned from their we'd
ding trip and were at the Dellone.
F. c. Parsons of Washington, ID. c., in
the employ OF the Department of Agri-
culture, was making a thorough examina-
ton OF the system Of meat inspection at
the South Omaha packing plants.
II. c. Miller, the well known grain
man OF the Board OF Trade visited every
local railroad freight office for informa-
ton as to when the car famine blockade
would be raised, but got no information.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
People Talked About

The county clerk Of Cass county, In
diana. as q means OF boosting business
offers Christmas boxes TO applicants for
marriage license, The cost OF the prizes
Is deity attached to the license fee.
one hundred dollars a day for accom-
modations at hotels in Delhi and $50
day Tor a three weeks stay suggests that
the dunbar bonifaces are working a good
thing on both sides as well as In the
middle Of the street.
Dr. wneys procurement against
whiskers as a menace TO health is not
taken seriously by Honorable ]. Ham
Lewis, democratic candidate for senator
In Illinois. ]. Ham sterilizes his'n every
day and parts 'em In the middle.
The activity OF rival publicity bureaus
Is spreading the news OF Governor Wood
row Wilson's application for an educa-
tionh pension prompts the doctors
friends TO file an appeal to the society
for the suppression OF unnecessary noises.
George Turner, former United States
senator from the state OF washington
has been rescued from the lame duck
flock and placed on the international
waterways commission, q 1850 a year
Job held down by the late Senator Carter
Of Montana.
Participants in the tar party shindy al
shady Bend, Kan, are just beginning e
pay the price. Besides q jail sentence fol
four, those having visible property are
seeking a compromise on damage suits
or hypotheeats attschaole assssts. The
community, too, feels the blight OF hu,
initiating publicity ana talk OF changing
the name Of the village.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
|IOokinSBaCEward
IhisDSSy in0maha
Z COMPILED TRoNa NE RILEs s
DEC. IS.
Thirty Years Ago.

Thirty Years Ago.
The second german Of the Entire Nous
club was given at the residence OF Mrs.
William Chambers. The favors, imported
from Gunther's in Chicago, were un-
usually rich and elegant, and in addition
each member and his lady was presented
with a special favor by Mrs. S. N. jones
and Mr.. Milton Barlow, consisting Of
satin neckties for the gentlemen and
sachet bags for the ladies. A number OF
new figures were danced. one OF which,
the brick and cabbage head, was a de-
cded innovation. The following were
present: Charles Mccormick, w. N. Crary,
w. H. Wilbur, A. Remington, Robert
GarIichs, Nose Barkalow, Colonel Sharp,
George Jewett. Il. p. Peck. tho Misses
Grace Chambers Carrie Bishop, Mary
knight Carrie Ijams. Lou Ijams, Hoyt,
Mora Baicombe, Lottie Congdon and Mrs.
Peck.
The Unity club gave another pleasant
party at Standard hall.
Mrs. Herman Kountze entertained a
large number OF her friends at alladies'
lunch, the table set for seventy. was ele-
gantly embellished with flowers, each OF
lhb buteAo ItttlNlhk = haiihA1ilo bOtaaSNs
Universal opinion comedies the lunch the
most elegant ever given in the city.
August Arendt was arrested by United
states Marshal Borrower on a warrant
charging threatening Judge Dundy's life.
Rumor had II that he was also suspected
OF knowing something OF the Watson y.
Smith murder, but nothing came Of 1t
beyond arouslng temporary excitement.
The ladies Of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church gave a sociable at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. c. II. Dewey on Twentieth
street.
The Saratoga lyceum debated the dues-
lion, Resolved. That the jury system
should be abolished" Affirmative, Prof
Mcpherson; negative, Mr.. Littlefield.
An Omaha crockery firm received
twenty-nine cases OF crockery from q
Liverpool firm imported direct.
f. j. McshBne is offering a reward
for the return Of a large silk neck hand
kerchief lost between Pleasant street
and Nineteenth and Farnam.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

ment in all history" OF course, the
diversity Of politics and business
since then naturally would increase
the diversity Of legislation, but not
to such an extent, surely.
What Senator Bailey might have
noted was this, that one Of the prin-
cipal causes for all this hodge-podge
OF legislation today is the anxiety
OF most members OF congress to
authorize a few pet measures in the
effort to magnify their Importance
as lawmakers in the estimation Of
their constituents. Eliminate that
and most of these 10000 bills would
not be introduced.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
WHITFIELD TO A POINT.

Yes" says the owner OF the auto. IN
sell you the machine just as II STANDS for
five thousand cash"
rs that your upset priceT' asks the
Yes" interjects the small son Of tho
owner. That's Just why pa wants TO sell
II. 1t upsets every time II turns a cor
ner'-Chieago Post.
Mature has a strenuous way of dom.
with the tweenty-four hours, hasn't she?"
Doesn't she make the day-break the
nightfan and the noon full?"-Baltimoro
American.
Are you going to make any New Year
Il ought to do it," said Mr.. Dustin
StaN, hut I'm so tremendously busy /
guess III have to turn the job over to my
clerks. Warrington Star.
Madam" remarked the weary way
i9rer with the bandaged eye, II was not
ai W as you see me now"
woman at the back door. The last time
you were here you had on a deaf and
dumb sign."-Puck.
81 understand that there was a lament
able auto accident at this corner last
You were misinformed."
killed"
There was. Houston Post.
Mrs. Housekeep Ito tramp)-Why don't
you look around for work?
Tramp-Pm troubled wild a stiff neck,
mum. Boston Transcript.
With a sudden lunge Count Boylon de
Bakkovlsnek tore a small hole in his ad-
versalys shirt front.
'Honor-r-r ISIS satisfied" he exclaimed,
sheathing his sword.
The surgeons concurring, the affair was
declared settled.-ChcaRo Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

lltical dangers and leading them 10 places
OF safety. Later Clark was 'famed" and
gathered in BY the bait OF a good office.
and he has been FED and petted until he
is thoroughly doinesticated. Now he Is
being put out as a decoy in hopes OF lead
ing real progressives into the standpat
blind. The warm sheltered haunts OF
captivity have given a different timbre
to Clark's voice since the time that he
roasted free and independent on the bleak
sandbars, and 1t is not likely that many
Of his former companions will be deceived
by his call.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
rnfnlr 10 nu.iner. Men.

OMAHA. Dec. ITO the Editor of The
Bee; Zach and every year the merchants
OF Omaha receive a printed notice in
forming them that there is due at the
city treasurers office taxes which are
supposed to be paid on or before n GER
tain date. We do that year after year.
at least the most OF us do.
This money is supposed TO be for tho
purpose OF paying the running expenses
Of the city OF Omaha.
You win note that 1 say-year after
year we do this.
Now I think as a taxpayer and mer-
chant OF Omaha. that it is radically wrong
and unjust to these merchants who do
business in Omaha, live here, pay rent
buy their clothes. pay their grocery bills
and i'm fact practically spend their entire
income I'm the city OF Omaha. TO permit
the practice Of allowing what they call
Hike Houses 70 open up a temporary es-
adjustment during the Christmas holi-
days for the purpose of selling what is
known as Kike goods, or I'm other words,
fake merchandise to an unsuspectlng pub
lie.
Competition OF this sort to the legti-
mate merchant is manifestedly unfair.
1t is unfair for the city authorities to
permit II.
] don't care what license they pay, or
how legal II may be.
There is no line of merchandise where
the public can be deceived in so easily as
furs, consequently 1t is a difficult PROPOSE
ton to convince the average fur-buying
public that they are buying nothing but
the cheapest of merchandise and paying
the most exorbitant prices for the same.
and most emphatically wish to say
again that it is unjust to the merchants
Of Omaha to permit this practice.
A TANnA XHr,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

About this time twenty-one years
ago, a young man in Omaha stood
in front of beautiful painting, and
after studying 1t for few moments,
threw chair through the canvas,
He explained hfs action by saying
t6at he had tried to look upon the
p16SaTe just as ChrIsI would view It.
That picture, restored. today hangs
nj tHe largest collection OF works of
art in this part Of the world-at the
Lininger gallery, and is viewed by
thousands. no one of whom has ever
been heard to repeat the remark
made by the young man. Devotion
to the cause of Christ led him to
such an extreme OF violence. AS
Captain Cutie would say, the moral
of this lies in the application.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
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H-


OMAHA, Dec. 13.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: Do you not think that before
the city pays contractors for the Burt
street sewer they SHOULD replace the pave
ment I'm a passible' condition? In many
places II is hardly safe for a person to
walk over and is surely not for a wagon
or automobile. But this Is in keeping
with all other contract work done for the
city OF Omaha. Look at the sink holes
in the new paving on Harvey and many
other streets. The city pays for good
work and It should be done. This is
from a taxpayer.
J.B. SCOTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The Arizona experiment in gov
eminent is now we'll under way,
Wonder how long Il will be before
the newly elected democratic state
officials are caught in some one OF
the pitfalls spread for the unwary
foot OF oficeholders by the patent
back-actiOn. double-geared constitu-
ton OF the new state.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15
Ten Years Ago.

The cay was Sunday, but it afforded
little or no rest for the coal man, who
was kept busy trying to fill the bins that
the cold wave had emptied.
The poor OF the city were being cared
for for the first time on the basis Of a
door to-door canvass, practically.
Harry b. Huston OF Keokuk. Ia. travel
ing salesman for the Bradford Kinsler
Lumber company, returning from trip
over Nebraska, reported much building in
progress.
The weekly meeting of the Boer league
was largely attended at the Paxton hotel,
These were elected board OF directors:
Frank II. Ransom, Ed p. Smith, ]. f.
Coad, Ed ]. Cornish. Edward Rosewater,
w. r. Gurley, r. L. Metcalfe, John A.
Creighton. Carl C. Wright, w. s. Shoe
maker, Ernest STUNT, DR.. White, Captain
Parkhurst, DR.. Mccrann, Richard
o'Keefe. Judge Breen, Baltas letter.
]. w. Carpenter returned from Chicago
Hon. Joseph Oberfelder managed to
wade In through the snow. and against
the cold wind from Sidney.
Mrs. c. p. Southland. who has been
dangerously Ill, was reported to have
come through the crisis safely.
The Presbyterian church at Dundee was
dedicated. Dr. J, j. Lampe of the SEM
mary related the history OF the church;
Rev. 7. V. Moore. pastor OF Westminster
church, presided; Dr. Allison of Castel-
lar street church. pronounced the open
ing prayer and Rev. f.. II. jerks OF First
church preached the dedieatory sermon.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The World-Herald having con-
coded the electoral vote of Indiana,
New York and Ohio to the democrats
In 1912, It seems useless to proceed
any farther with preparations for
the election. But why did the
world-HerAld stop there? 1t would
be jusy as easy to make it unani-
nous.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

In the campaign to build the Audi
forum the chief slogan was, Make
Omaha the Convention City" and, of
course. that never could be done
without a convention hall Has
Omaha any citizen who cares to go
back a dozen years or drag his city
back that far?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The Real Estate exchange has a
proposal in connection with the Audi
forum purchase by the city that is
sound and reasonable. An inquiry
into the financial affairs of the COM
pany should be made before any
definite steps are taken to acquire
the property for public ownership.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Mayor Jim" got back from Texas
better satisfied than ever that he cast
HIS lot with Nebraska. A fact the
Lone Star state boosters should not
allow to escape them,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The headlight OF a motorcycle in
terrupted a hishwayman and saved
his victim, thus proving these con
tFaDtions have a use beyond disturb
ing the peace and frightening pedes-
TRANS.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The Baltimore American says Bal
timore showed the western governors
"the time OF their lives" That is
going some, for some OF those gov
errors have had some times in their
lives.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Reform is a relative term alter
all. What strikes us as reform
today. probably would hit the next
generation as the most radical con-
servatism.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The democratic county commits
sioners have succeeded in getting the
affairs OF the unfinished county court
house in a sadly muddied condition.
A thorough investigation would seem
20 be IN order.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Almost 100000 expended dur
ing the year for public schools in
Nebraska is what keeps this state In
the front rank as having the lowest
percentage OF illlteracy in the coun-
try. II is concrete proof Of the pro-
gressiveness Of Nebraska along right
lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Our friendly correspondents are
gradually getting the Adam and Eve
controversy settled. showing the
blame on BY degrees onto old Adams
shoulders. where It. doubtless, be-
longs But, as man to man, do you
blame Adamf
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

II moral suAsion is more potent
than corporal punishment, as the old
time debaters had it. why wouldn't
women make better policemen than
menI
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

New Orleans Is being advertised
as Crescent City and Gateway TO
the Panama Canal" Now. San Fran
cisco. take your old exposition and
20 to.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

II former Mayor Schmidt does not
hurry up, Abe Reuf will get his four
teen-year sentence served and over
with before the mayor gets started
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

50,579

State OF Nebraska. County or Douglas ~:
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
OF the Bee Publishing company. being
duly sworn, says that the average daily
circulation. less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies. for the month OF Novem-
Der 1911, was 5O.57S.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn to
before me this 9Th day Of December. 1911
(ScaD ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

II those Indiana republicans will
stop disputing over whether Taft
can carry their state. he probably
will carry 1t easily enough.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

An exchange reminds us that we
are close to Christmas. Yes, and
that reminds us that Christmas is
very close to us.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 90 them. Address
will he changed as often Rs
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

OFFICES.
Omaha-The Bee Building.
South Omaha-23iS n. S.
Council Bluffs. n Scott ST.
liucoln-26 Little Building.
Chicago-l54S Marquette Building.
Kansas City-Rellauce Binding
New York-M West Thirty-thlrd.
Washington-12 Fourteenth ST.. n. W
CORRESPONDENCE
Communicate relating TO news and
matter should be addressed
Omaha Bee. Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The wool growers are getting
down TO business without any
preliminary fourishos. They know
what they want. and they are going
after It.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Hankow is called the Chicago OF
China. but we doubt II It can produce
a real Chicago statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

How gratifying It must be to King
George 10 find upon his arrival that
he is acceptable to India as its en-
peror.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The Atlanta Constitution says
Washington is just now filled with
Jockeys. And every now and then
we seem TO hear the bray OF don
keysse- .a9e
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

What will congress do-adJourn
---if Mr.. Bryan prolongs his visit in
South America?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Uncle Sam may appear ridiculous
by being too careful OF Russia's feel
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

II you haven't already. there is
still plenty OF time to do Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

The wool growers are now learn
Ing why Omaha is considered the
center of the banana belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

It is fortunate for st. Louis that
East st. Louis is in Illlnois-some-
BODY might annex It TO the Dig town.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

But Arizona, under the circum-
stances, was expected to go demo-
cratic.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Little Joe Brown seems to be the
best little. governor Georgia can find
when big Hoke Smith is not on the
lob.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-15

Riotous old New York would as
soon boot down Andrew Carnegie as
an Irish 'playboy" actor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-29

MERENX1HS3
NLLHOLyONs
ILLUSTRATIONS ~
R4l W4Z7EHS
SYNOPSIS.

Miss Patricia Hoibrook and Miss Helen
HoIbr0ok, her niece. were entrusted to
ths care of T.aurance Donovan, a writer.
summenng near Port Annandaie; Miss
feared her brother Henry, who, ruined by
a q failure, had constantly threatened
her. Donovan discovered and captnred
Gillespie. sutton for tho hand Of Helen.
Donovan saw Miss Holbrook and her ia
fnsrh ~s ss i Ia sr,en nsss.s .sl"i lie p met tSs
man he supposed was Holbrook. but who
said he was HartridKe a canoe,make
i Mlct I r1 n,n n%nnG HnIbrook ns and mot seeking
another hiding place. Donovan met Helen
In garden ut night. Duplicity OF Helen
v,ss, eo S,ssss;sss BY Z. the : a yoanfh eI Iaay' stole a.
from the house. She met Reginald Oil
iespis. who told her his love. gillespie
possoi nee 'I msisn. u unseen except BY Dono.
van. slipped a draft for her father into
the hand q the Italian sailor youns
was observed atone in a canoe, when
Helen was thought to have been at home.
Gillespie admitted giving Helen 10000 for
Miss Heion and Donovan met In the
night. Bhe told him Gillespie was nothing
90 her. lie confesssd his love for her;
bound in q cabin. Inhabited by the vii,
famous italian and Holbrook. He released
him. Both Gillespie AMI Donovan ad.
WilteA fOtt TOT ttAAtt. Shthhh hchStii
Rosaiind \ Voice appealed to Donovan
for help. She told him to 50 to the canoe
makers home and see that no injury be-
fell him. He went to Red Gate.
At the canoe makers home. Donovan
found the brothers-Arthur and Henry
Hoibrook-who had fought each other, In
conruitation. "Rosalind" appeared. Ar
thur nverted a murder, Donovan return
ing. mot Gillespie alone In the dead of
night. On investigation he ound Henry
Holbrook. the sailor, and Miss Helen en-
gagged IL an argument. 1t was settled
and they departed. Donovan met the
POSED Ia be Miss Helen Hoibrook. She
revealed the mix-up. Her father. Arthur
lfuibrouk. was The canoe-maker, while
Hs,en's father was Henry Holhrook. the
evring brother. The cousins. Helen and
Hosaiird, were as much alike as twins.
Thus Heten's supposed duplicity was ex-
planned, Helen visited Donovan. asking
his. assistance IN bringing. Miss Patricia
FOR n settlement of their money affairs.
which had kept them apart for many
years. donovan refused to aid. He met
Gillespie and planned q u
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-29
tTO BE C~ONTINUEDN
The Surprised Hiahwsvm,,

stepped out behind
a fashionable young woman and hi
her a tremendous blow across the
side OF the head with a piece o, W.
pipe. expecting to send her 10 RI.
ground unconscious and rob her n, 49,
valuables. Imagine his surprise whsn
instead OF a dull thud, a mno,at
scream and a fah to the pavement, tho
weapon bounded back as though II
had struck a large piece of rubber "a
the victim Of the attack turned aho,,
angrily with: Beast! What do w.,
mean by trying to disarrapxa w.
hair!"-Lamar (Ga) Democrat
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-06-29
TONE m.

on nigh the rockets CLEAN and glare
AND lrldescent spangies glance
Athwart the bosom OF the air
u 3eweled with their radiance
oe.ow the bursting Of the bombs
Whlch on the sidewalk dart ard danco
ieiis That the %sulphury perfumes
soon Will the twilight air enhance.
Anu now there comes a ringing clane
ana hoofheats as the chargers
.ne warning bling! and bang!
Made by the speeding amhniarc.