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Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Convict Roaa Workers.

New employment must be found for the
majority Of male convicts in the penitentiary at
Lincoln, according to Warden Fenton, who
says the broom factory, where most of them
have worked will be closed by a discontinuance
OF the contract under which it operates. The
warden believes the prisoners should be used
for road building and that the legislature should
make provision for this. He says he could fur
nish large force of able-bodied men, other
wise unemployed, for this very necessary work.
Other states are up against this same prob
lem of the employment of convlcts our neigh
boring state of Iowa having 1000 men that 1t
does not know what to do with. One thing is
certain--these men must be kept at some sort
OF wholesome work. other states, notably our
nelghbor. Colorado. for one. have made an emf
nent success Of working their convicts on their
roads. or the 1000 convicts assigned to the
state penitentiary sE Canon City, 400 are re-
served for road work Both the state and the
convicts are said to. derive the best kind Of
mutual results from it. Colorado is well ad-
vanced in the good roads movement, having ex-
pended last year $4,000, 600 for roads under
the direction OF the State Highway commission
and II is said, and seems very plausible. that
this appropriation would have been more but
for the saving service OF the convicts. The fact
is as Colorado sate officials say, the state
would not, could not. afford to build SO many
OF these roads II 1t did not thus employ It's state
prisoners. Its plan, as We say Is mutual IN It's
benefits. helping the state to have good roads
and helping the men to have good health and.
therefore. more healthfui morals than might be
eonduced by less wholesome employment within
the prison walls.
Our last Nebraska legislature passed law
designed to make start In using our penl-
Tertiary convicts on road work, providing that
this labor could be had by outside counties or
cities on terms that were supposed TO be par
ticularly attractive But. as a matter Of fact. as
far as We can ascertain, noH a single application
has come in TO take advantage of this labor for
road work. Obviously. II working the roads Is
the solution. or even partial solution OF the
convict labor problem. as Il seems 20 be in other
states. We In Nebraska viii have TO patch our
law again to get down to practical operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

number e. changes Al the Union Pacific are
Announced ~ H. Gohle. purchasing agent having
resigned 70 join the forces OF the Pacific Hotel COM
pany. O. r. Labangh lecomes division storekeeper,
and J. j. Burns eeaeFal storekooper. while Joseph
Lfhner the prescott soreheeper. s assigned TO other
duties
David Cook eoFmerly Of Omaha. who went 70
South Carolina died al Aiken. lie had been an ex-
tensive property owner here
Mrs ,. 7. Bassett and the Masses Marion and
Nellie Bassett are spending few days with J. W.
Whitnareh and family.
John Turnban night TALLER At the city bantile IL
uneer the weather. and unable 70 report for duty.
Ara Mary Morearty. mother Of f. ~ Morearty.
has returned from Hoyoke. Mass. where she spent
me summer.
charies Mets 4 back from st. Joseph, where he
Hes lavishlg entertained b. friends
The operetta entitled The Dress Rehearsal was
Eifen by the second choir Of 81 fhilomena'e ca
tAedFal last night besoff audience % about 5ea
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
seven fnr a aunrter.

OMAHA, Nov. 2.LTo the Editor of the
Bee: Now, that the election is over and
we have all become used to the great
war, how about our own little Seventeen
a-quarter ordinance? Seems to me some
thing Of that kind was Initiated not long
ago and held up by the street car COM
pany in a suit In the district court in
which, II my memory serves me right,
the city won a sweeping victory. The
right of the city to regulate, the right
of the people to initiate, the right
of the election commissioner to hold the
election, every question raised was de-
elded against the company. That was last
spring some time.
Anybody riding seven-for-a quarter
-,othing doing. Same old fare, same old
crowded cars, same old story. The spasm
was too much for our legal department
1t couldn't hold out. Everybody sleeping
peacefully. including the case. Socialists
hypnotized along with the rest OF us.
What silly travesty! There may we'll
be a question as to whether seven fares
for Is cents is compensatory. but There
can be no question at all that the people
of Omaha have a right TO decision on
this question, Neither can there be any
to secure that decision. What is the
sense in giving the people the right to
initiate a law or an ordinance, IL the
peoples servants can nullify all their
efforts by refusing to test it out in the
courts when attacked? Why is a legal
department, and why the taxes to pay for
such a luxury?
or course. l know that the late cleo
l.. ava
to all these ATTACKS" on business" but
then 1t Is fact that, when 1t is trying to
sell stock, the Omaha & Council bluffs
Street Railway company advertises that
It has been able to pay dividends on some
eleven million dollars worth OF common
stock since 1911, and common stock is
VIGOROUSLY water in practically every
corporation. And then, all we want TO DO
is TO get a hearing II the poor corpora
tions are being ground into the earth by
the heartiess people, why not show
and get their rights, that is the corpora
tons rights2
There's a lesson here. II we VIII just
take It. Some of us have been preaching
for years that all this talk OF Measures
not men," is the veriest rot, No meas
ure" is ever going to be self-operating'
1t takes men TO operate them. we nave
a a ''seven-for-a-quarter measure here
that Is perfectly good, but nobody is rid
ing Tor less than 5 cents and the men
we have elected won't operate the meas
ure. Nothing in government ever has been
or ever will be invented that will take
the place of honest, capable men.
What shall we do next-wait for new
election or try some new legal dodge. for
instance. hire some lawyers ito force our
paid lawyers to do their duty2 It is an
interesting situation. II. w. MORROW
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
HIS PLACE IN THE SUN.


New York sun.
! see be tho papers,
PhWile inimies shvrap
On the banks OF the Yissir,
A-changin' the map,
Thot the rayson de ayther
For murther let run,
Is the countries desire
For n place in the sun.
A place in the SUM-
Shure. I'm sam n to see
A foine little cottage,
a field and n tree:
"A man In the sunset,
JcOst home from the farm,
His woman beside him,
His hid on his arm.
But thot was before
Will yez look at Il nowf
The laves Is all shook
Be the wind from the bough:
The field Is all strippit;
There noises thot's wild,
The vail Of a woman,
Tho sobs av a child.
But over beyant,
Be a bit av a rill
At the edge av a wood
Is sphot that is shtill;
A sptot full av peace
Whin the fightin' is done;
The grave av a soldier;
His place in the sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

II the election in the Third Nebraska dis
trict Is an endorsement Of postmastership pri-
maries. as Secretary Bryan contends why, of
course, II points the only way for the people to
rule in the selection Of the next postmaster of
Omaha. u Is up TO our democratic senator and
congressman.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Though scarcely an election has been held
that was not contested at some point, success
full election contest has not been pulled off in
this bailiwick within current recollection. What
is there that warrants expectation OF different
result now?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Human life. we suppose. is one Of the tolls
that must be paid for speed records. even II the
need Of speed may not be clear to ALL
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Homework Is the best kind OF physical cul-
ture. says woman doctor. Yes. but 1t is not
the social fad. and besides that it seldom draws
an admiring and applauding audience
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Mr.. Weather Man is keeping Mr. Oldest In
habitant mighty busy searching through the old
memorandum books for something that matches
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

The little Emden might do down in history
as the Carrie Nation OF the sea, although no
enemy ever brought Carrie to bay.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

II never rains. but 1t poura and It always
happens that ali our charities put on extra
steam at the same time
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

s. II the coming Nebraska legislature Is bent
en- economy. it can save the taxpayers more
money than any one guesses by enactlng law
that will put the dope business out of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

It's wonderful. really wonderful. how all
these literary lights find themselves able to.
write learned volumes on war which they never
before professeA e know anything about
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

At any rate let's be thankful that among
our great American holidays. Thanksgiving is
not the most deadly OF the species.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

The generous contributions OF wheat and
flour our American farmers and millers are
making to war sufferers is only another illus
tration that they have the dough.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

still 1t ought to be possible TO pull off
motor race without killing or manning anyone
Iii will have 10 be possible II the motor race
is to continue on the boards.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Anybody else with q new patent scheme to
revise few more pay roll jobs into the city
charter?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Readers OF the Hearst papers still gather
the idea that Mr.. Hearst thinks he would make
The best president ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

That. buy-a-bale-of-cotton game has appar-
emily gone to join ping Pong" and pigs in
Clover" fEttt
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

The "watchfuI waiting" policy will get
Santa Claus, all right.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

good many folks are now attaching more
seriousness than ever TO that old one about
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Foot ball season just about over; now let us
pass on to the base ball stove league.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

All aboard Christmas next stop. She
early.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Already reams Of reports have come re-
garding the bombarding OF Rheims,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Available supply.


For some years past several OF the European ma
tons have given subsidies to manufacturers and pur-
chasers of certain types OF motor vehicles in order
TO standard models in the various classes II
Is estimated that the military requirements ofa Ger
many and France, at the outbreak OF the war. each
were the neighborhood OF 5000 motor trucks Great
Britain, owing TO its comparatively small standing
army did not need more than about 1000 OF these
heavy vehicles. In considering the reserve supply,
most OF which already has been Communicated for
military use. It must be remembered that industrial
motor vehicles employed more extensively in he
British Isles than in any other country, and that
therefore there will be enough in Great Britain to
meet the demands OF the department for some
time. In France the number of such vehicles avail
able at the outbreak of hostiltes was much smaller.
and the same even more the case in German
states italy bought quite number OF motor trucks.
majority being Of rather light construction before
and during the recent in Africa These. for the
most part. of Italian make. number of mis-
oellaneous Industrial vehicles also employed in
the Balkan wars. but they nothing like the
we'll organised fleets" Of standard patterns that
a feature Of the present great confict-Dun's Inter-
national Review
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

But how can you blame Nebraska man 70
being little boastful?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

The New York Commercial makes this very
congruous comparison, WAR Poems and Afro
cities"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Dreadnaught sounds formidable. but wher,
does submarine hit you?
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
oCToBER CIRCULATION.

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 70 them. .Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Twice Told Tales
Honesty I'm war.

The French Marshal Turenne not only
great general, but OF singular honesty OF
character WELL Many Incidents which are related
OF him show his modesty. generosity and honesty.
well his courage and military ability. little
story OF of his German campaigns illustrates
his rare scrupulousness, even In time OF
The authorities of Frankfort believed, from the
movements OF his army. that he intended passing
through their territory. They sent deputaton to
him which offered him large of money II
he would alter the direction OF his march, and leave
Frankfort unmoleated.
They were surprised in ways than by
his answer: Gentlemen" said he, my conscience
viii not permit me to accept your money. for have
never intended TO lead my army through your town"
Washington Star,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Motor Cars in War

Work for American Factories.
Ever since the automobile first made It's appear
ance II has been recognized that Il destined 70
occupy important position in the transport service
OF the modern army, not alone because Of tie ability
TO carry heavy loads but also account OF tho
speed with which IL carry supplies men from
place TO place In fact all the leading powers have
devoted considerable attention TO equipping their
forces with proper vehicles designed TO render
them especially suitable for military and already
there is great variety Of cars. guns fitted
with automobile chassis motors for carrying am
munltion ambulances cook wagons. etc. giving
cellent service in different countries now engaged
in war.
The effects Of the tremendous destruction of motor
trucks ana other mediums Of transportation that have
been going In Europe since the beginning of hos
Titles already being felt by American nanufsc-
turers Within the last month several large ship
ments OF motor trucks destined for service have
been made from New York. and there reports
of large contracts for similar vehicles being placed
in the United States to be manufactured and for
warded at the earliest possible date.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

; He Knew.
John II. Drexel. discussing his detention On Ger,
many, said:
'rhe kaiser has forbidden the German troops 10
drink, the has forbidden drink 10 the Russ,o
troops and France has stopped the sale OF absnthe
The war, instead OF relaxing temperance morality
has stiffened it. In this stiffenng effect the war
isn't like Blanc's case.
"a ragman knocked at Blanc's door.
Any old rags or bones sir? he said.
mo. Go on away. said Blanc My wife's gone
south for the winter
1.-THE ragman beamed
- give cents apiece for empty bottles sir he
whispered Baltimore sun
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
05e Sees&R
eLeMezsBodT

Full Valuation and Specific Levies.
OMAHA, Nov. ITO the Editor OF The
Bee: l note what you say about diff
culties in the way OF putting our as
sessments on full value basis:
In case the revenue law Is changed 30
as 70 assess property at its full value in
stead of 20 per cent of its full value, the
following state funds which are now gov
erned by specific mill levies would have
to be altered in a proportionate ratio. as
follows:
Temporary university fund; reduce from
! mill TO Is of mill. This is paragraph
71O2 Statute, 1919.
Special university extension fund; re-
duce from 1910 of a mill to 1910 OF
mill This Is paragraph 71l3 Statute 1913.
State aid bridge FUND; reduce from Is
of a mill to las of q mill. This is para
graph 1884, Statute. 1918.
State Normal school fund; reduce from
$500 Of mill TO 17-1o0 Of a mill. This is
paragraph TOTS. Statute. 1918.
State redemption fund; reduce from
mill to 10 of mill,
This is paragraph e452 Statute, 1913
Has not been levied since 1908, but still
! in force.)
State school fund; reduce from y mill
TO lilo OF a mill. This is paragraph $780,
Statute. 1913 Q1as not been levied since
1861 GEORGE Antilles.
Miss DOrman StiII on the job.
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-To the Editor
| of The Bee: In the current Issue Of the
Metropolitan Miss Anna Howard Shaw
writes under her own signature: Like
most men, my dear father should never
have married" We have no quarrel with
the latter part of this sentence, but we
do cavil at the phrase, like most men. "
However. we've always had a suspicion
| that Miss Shaw did not think much Of
the home as an institution and now we
| know It.
| If we grant the premise that most
men should never marry" we inevitably
reach the conclusion that most women
| will not be able TO marry and that the
home. except for chosen few, Is an
outworn institution. Or does Miss Shaw
expect her few chosen men who. in her
opinion, should marry TO adopt polygamy
Does Miss Shaw always know just what
she means? MARJORIE DORMAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
THpes Of vehlcle. souEht.

large steel manufacturing concern in the east
states is said 70 have been asked by the French
government to procure for use in the European war
a considerable number of motor vehicles. The MUM
Der is not given but the inquiry Is reported to
not only motor trucks. but touring cars. The prca
fixed for the motor trucks ls stated at $500 EACH
In addition to these II 10 said that contracts to
be placed for $50 motor tractors and $50 traers to
cost from $4,000 to 1880 each.
One American concern. making powerful tractors
OF the Caterpillar type sold number Of its We
hicles both to European governments and to private
purchasers during two three years preceding the
outbreak OF the II is reported that prac-
tcally every of these "caterpiars' has been
confiscated for war use. In Germany they used
to haul huge siege guns weighing thirty tons EACH
that have done much damage TO the seemingly
impregnabie Qualifications against which they have
been directed These powerful guns the surprise
OF the European war, and the secret OF their ex-
istence closely guarded-by Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Recently the steamship Suruga cleared for Liver
pool with shipment OF some 400 five-ton motor
trucks. They tested by experts they were
delivered At the entrance TO the pier and were sent
aboard the steamer az fast as they were accepted.
Not far away. at the time. another vessel was
receiving q consignment that said TO consist Of
several hundred Of these heavy duty vehicles. In
each the utmost secrecy maintained re-
gardng the ultimate destination of these motor trucks
and the OF the manufacturers and ship
pers not disclosed
Among the recent news dispatches was one which
stated that company IN Pennsylvania. manufacture
ing automobile frames and bodies. had received an
order. said to be from the French government for
$500 auto frames to be delivered within the shortest
possible time. The specifications said to call
for strong steel frame Of light weight, ell of one
type, which will greatly facilitate quick delivery.
The farmer and mechanic., 1914-09-29

drained loans. The price OF the
seed is usually quite high aud the re-
turns per acre are fairly remunCra-
tive. Orchard grass stands drouth
better than timothy and blue grass.
1t is one of the first grasses to start
in the spring, offering the first bite
of the season in pastures However,
it seems to lose its palatability with
size and ago and should be kept
closely cropped. Unless cut for hay
when in blossom it rapidly deteri
crates; becoming quite woody. Or
Chard grass is very persistent
grower, the writer knowing of patches
seeded 35 years ago that do not seem
to have changed any during the last
25 years.
Meadow feScue is a native of Europe
and is very extensively cultivated in
| England. Where harvested pr, 0erly
| it makes a palata Bile hay, but it is
! better as a pasture grass. One great
| objection to this grass is the high
| price of the seed A full seeding calls
! for about 80 pounds per acre, which
! would make the cost double what il
| would to seed to a mixture of timo-
| thy, bluegrass ind redtop.
Tall fescue is one of some eighty
The farmer and mechanic., 1914-09-29
SOME PRIN CIPLFS OF SOIL FER
TILTTI

Plants need food Of different kinds,
very much as do animals That is
plant will starve if deprived of any
one of several substances in the soil
just as a man will Starvc if he tries
to live on fat meat alone, or on starch
alone. or on sugar alone. or for that
matter on all three Of these articles
of food. because they lack the ele-
ment that makes blood and lean
meat and which is found in eggs,
milk. beans and the like. To state
the case another way. person to be
fell fed, must get not only food
enough to satisfy his hunger. but
also food that contains in proper
amount the elements needed to renew
all parts of the body. In like man
ner, plants to be we'll nOuriShed, re-
ouire an abundance of each of q
number Of elements.
The elements found in the soil
which are necessary to plants are
nitrogen. phosphorus. calcium, potaS
siunl. magnesium, sulphur and iron.
The farmer and mechanic., 1914-09-29

1t is seldom used for hay though it
really makes very nutritious hay.
1T is both an early and a late fall
grower furnishing excellent pasture
at both ends of the season. It's short
season is in midsummer, particu-
larly if the weather is dry 1t
stands grazing and trampling we'll,
but it is mistake to Craze it too
close. Blue grass is the basis of all
DOWny Bronze Grass.
lawn grass mixtures. 1t stands fire.
qucntly clipping admirably. It's one
weakness is its habit of turning
brown in dry weather. but when
water can be supplied it leaves little
to be desired
Redtop belongs to a family of
grasses very generally distributed over
the globe. 1t is q hardy and long
lived grass, making heavy, tough
sod which stands tramping we'll. 1t is
about equally valuable for hay and
pasture. 1t is a little latter in the
season than timothy but may be
seeded with it insofar as harvesting
is concerned. It will do we'll on soil
that is too arid for clover or timoth y
to thrive. While better adapted tc
wet lands it may be expected 10 dc