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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
FIRST NEBRASKA CEMENT
MANUFACTURED IN SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR, Neb, Aug. %.-(Special
Telegram.) - The Nebraska Portland
Cement company made its first cement
yesterday, the first sack being auctioned
off at $50. President f. f. Bruce OF
Omaha, and other officials were present
two-mile electric trolley line runs to
the shale and rock beds on the state
line, and according to reports stock
yards will be put in so farmers may load
stock without crossing the river bottoms
The big 100000 plant has been grind
ing rock and shale for two weeks filling
their store houses and expect to use most
all they make during the coming month
for the balance OF their buildings. The
Nebraska product has been tested as far
off as Europe and found as good in quail
ity as any cement made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
NEW SORT OF VEGETABLE
IN SALINE COUNTY
(From a Staff Correspondent)

LINCOLN, Aug. 2O-(Special. )-Joseph
V. Wozab of Swanton, writes the gov
ernor that he has discovered on his farm
some sort of a Vegetable which grows
few inches below the surface without
any preceptible vine on the surface or
roots under the surface. The exhibit re-
sembles small potato, about the size
of an English walnut. and the ground
above where it grows is Nloostened up
something like ground worked over by
gophers.
shot bag filled with samples OF the
find has been sent the governor. The
vegetable, If it is vegetable, has very
bitter taste and would resemble an arti-
oN"l,e ware II not for the bitter taste.
The samples and letter have been re-
i,..eu To the state farm experts. who
will endeavor to discover what the
thing is like.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Funeral of David Darling.

BRADSHAW, Neb., Aug. 29.-(Special)
The funeral Of David Darling who died
at his farm home. six miles north of this
town, Tuesday evening after short III
ness. was one OF the most largely at
tended ever held in this vicinity The de-
ceased homesteaded In Arborville town
ship forty years ago and resided thereon
until his death. He was one Of York
county's prosperous farmers and leaves
as monument to his industry one of the
very fine farms of which this neighbour
hood is noted The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Mr.. Carter and burial
was made in Greenwood cemetery at
York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Nebraska
Seymour Answers
Question About Taxes

Ntroin "A StalI correspondent
LINCOLN, Neb.. Aug. e9.-tSpecial)
Secretary Henry Seymour OF the State
Board of Assessment has received let
Ter from r. G. whitmarsh, acting sec
rotary of the State Taxpayers associa-
ton of Arizona, in which he asks infor-
nation regarding the tax rate and the
per capita tax OF the state. In answer
ing the inquiry, Secretary Seymour said;
Your favor of the ed instant, addressed
to the state auditor has been handed
me for reply. There has been no emu
meration OF the population OF this state
since that made by the government in
1910. The per capita tax for all purposes
in this state for 1918. based upon the
government census OF 1910 was SlSS6, and
the per capita tax for state purposes only
was $3OS. | find that this tax was based
upon a per capita wealth OF SlSS, which
means that the average levy for all pur-
poses was 945 mills on the dollar OF
actual valuation of the property as listed
for taxation. The above SlS.6 per capita
includes SS.0S per capita state tax, but
| thought that the tax for state purposes
only might he Of interest to you as II
shows the relative proportions used Tor
state and local purposes. viz; About IL
per cent and Sc per cent,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

BROKEN BOW, Neb., Aug. 29.-Cspe-
cial)-hayor Drew has ordered that the
dog ordinance here be rigidly enforced
and all stray mongrels done away with.
This has been brought about by the num-
Der OF worthless and vicious dogs that
seem to be infesting the town. During
the last few days professional man re-
ceiveC a serious bite while walking on
the street, little girl on the north side
had her clothes nearly torn from her by
u vicious dog and another child was bit
ten while playing in the park
The new artificial ice plant belonging
10 the Custer Electric company was nut
in commission just at the right time as
the local natural product supply had he
come exhausted.
Extensive preparations are being made
for the Custer county fair. which opens
September 10. The race program is al
ready made up and embraces some good
events. President Reneau and Secretary
Bush have contracted for Ralph McMl-
Ian. who will give two aeroplane flights
each day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Nebraska
CRACK SHOTS AT ASHLAND
State Rifle Range Put on War Basis
and Striotest Discipline.
LIEUT.. CUNCLEToN IS INJURED
Thrown from UncontroIIRbIc Horse
and sustains broken Arm aud
Internal Iniurics-OnIy Acct
dent OF Encnmpmcnt.

ASHLAND Neb. Aug 29.-(Special.) -
The outskirts OF Ashland hold the camp
of the Nebraska rifle range. where the
crackshots Of the state militia are prac-
ticing. The camp is on "war basis.
with taps at 1850 and reveille at $50 AMI
the strictest military discipline maintain.
ing.
The camp has the appearance Of a we'll
planned city and the roads leading to it
have been repaired so that visitors by
automobile are able to appreciate the
manner in which the grounds are pre-
pared and the camp pitched.
Fire wood is gathered from the woods
near the camp and used for cooking pur-
poses. The men gather 1t in the few spare
hours they have
Late yesterday afternoon the signal
corps arrived overland from Fremont.
The men were in Al condition and the
equipment was ship shape
Lieutenant Is Injured.
Yesterday afternoon an uncomfortable
horse threw Lieutenant Charles NJ.
Crunclcton of the first battalion OF the
Fifth infantry and he was taken 10 the
hospital with u broken arm and internal
injuries Later he was sent to his home
at Beatrice, where special arrangements
had been made following the information
that he was injured, which was immedi-
ately telephoned from the camp.
This has been the only serious accident
during the two days of the encampment
The few minor bruises and insect bites
have been cared for by tho hospital corps,
4
cellent physician
The camp is supplied with running
water and shower baths from its own
pumping station.
Sunday will be banner day and Cover
nor J. II. Morehmead VIII visit the camp
The troops will be reviewed at p. m.
Monday the officers will visit the Ak
Sar-Ben in Omaha.
Adjutant General Phil Hall and staff
are in direct charge of the camp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

France SeiSSeso. from The Netherlands
No,S255 and from England N,5S32i1.
Uncut diamonds came Ia corresponds
ingly large quantities, those coming from
ENGLAND alone being valued at S, 635 1874
Wood pulp chemical unblcached, came
from Germany TO the value OF Sl,SS5oS;
blc0ced came from Germany to the value
OF S15S 266.
Carpet wool came from Russia to the
value OF s2,6O3,gO2 from England S2,j72,57a
and from Scotland si,OlGS2S.
over 81 ,5OoOo worth OF beans were Inn
ported from Europe last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
dutx Family Holds Reunion.

PLATTSMOUTH, NEB., Aug. Z9-tSpe
ciaI. lover sixty of the descendants. of
the late john Mutz and wife, who home
steaded In CBss county about nine miles
southwest of Plattsmouth in 1856, held a
family reunion on the old homestead yes
terday and the day before.
John MUTT was a prominent pioneer of
Cass county and held public office for a
number OF years in the early days.
All eight of his living sons and daugh-
ters were present at the reunion. They
are: George W. MUTT. College View, Neb.
Austin c. MUTT, Auburn, Neb.; Walter
Mutz, Maryville. Mo; William c. MUTT,
Sacred Heart. Mimi; Otto Mutz, Lincoln,
Neb; Albert B. MUTT, Auburn, Neb.i Net
tie MUTT Majors, Lincoln, Neb.; Hattie
MUTT Stewart, Montague, Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

BEATRICE, Neb.. Aug 29.-(Special)-
DR.. C. S. Boggs and Ed Wilkinsin of Fill
ley and Lloyd Croker Of this city are
making an effort to organize stock COM
rany 20 purchase the Paddock hotel build
ing in this city from Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Colby for $4,000. In case it goes through
all right Beatrice will soon have a first
class hotel
Mildred. the young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ r. Maiwald OF South Beatrice,
died Friday evening after brief illness.
Theodore Gottschalg of Plymouth and
Miss Olga Sloan of Lincoln were married
at the Burwood hotel in this city Thurs
day evening by Judge II. 4. La Selle.
George. the l3-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Goddard, living near Rock
ford, disappeared from home Friday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
To Look Young Quickly
For Special Occasion

How often have you fused and puttered
with your face on the eve of some import
ant social event when you wanted TO look
your prettiest, and try what you would
YOU just couldn't get the desired RESULT
Next time your face becomes unruly, eX-
hihiting a careworn and saggy appearance.
and crisscrossed with fine lines, here 4
something that will quickly transform It
into one OF youthful freshness.
Just get an ounce OF powdered eaNoltte
at your druggists. mix this with about a
half pint OF witch hazel. and battle your
face In the solution for two or three min
utes. Immediately after you feel a firm
ing up" of the skin and underlying tissue,
which naturally irons out the little
wrinkles worry marks and flabblness.
7 he contour and general appearance OF
your face are so improved, you VIII be
glad you heard OF this simple and HARM
less method. -Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
SEE GERMAN-AMERlCANS
IN u S. FIGHT CANUCKS

WASHINGTON, Aug. se-Messages
predicting trouble between German-Amer-
leans and Canadians have been received
by the state department from persons in
several states along the northern border.
Careful investigation by federal au-
thorities, officials stated tonight, have in
each instance proved such fears utterly
groundless No details were given but
Il is known that warning messages have
ccme from Maine, Vermont and Michigan,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
FOUR MEN KILLED BY
GASOLINE EXPLOSION

EUNICH La. Aug. 2s.-Four persons
were killed and three probably fatally
injured today near Savoie, La, when
gasoline in a tank car of the New Or
leans. Texas and Mexico railroad ex-
ploded The explosion occurred several
hours after the tank car had been de-
rallied in a wreck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
WOMEN IN BLACK MARCH
TO BEAT OF MUFFLED DRUMS

NEW YORK. Aug, g9.-Thousands ~
sombre-clad women marched down Firth
avenue this afternoon TO the beat of muf-
fled drums 60 signify their opposition to
war. Nearly all wore black dresses and
black hats and a. tho head OF the process
sion marched a standard bearer with a
large white FLAG inscribed In black with
the word peace" Women Of Teutonic,
Slav and Gallic extraction marched side
by SIDE as evidence Of the solidarity OF
their sex against the cruelties OF war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
ELLIOTT CONGRATULATES
THOMAS ON NOMINATION
lFrom a staff Correspondentl

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 29.-(special)-
Discussion whether Robert l. Elliott
would congratulate DR. a. o. Thomas
upon his nomination has been set at rest,
Mr. Elliott today sending DIR. Thomas
the following:
The returns indicate that you are, with
out a doubt, the republican nominee for
state superintendent. ] can assure you
that I used all honorable means to be
the nominee myself, but the. majority OF
The republicans decided against me and
for you, and / abide by their decision,
Please accept my heartiest congratula-
tions on your nomination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
TRAWLERS SUNK WHILE
SWEEPING FOR MINES

LONDON, Aug. 29.--4:10 p. m.)-The Of
ficial bureau of information has an
nounced that two trawlers. sweeping for
mines, have been sunk by mines.
Five members OF the crews OF the trawI-
ers are missing and eight others received
injuries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
SENATE CONFIRMS THE
NOMINATION OF M'REYN0LDS

WASHINGTON, Aug ee.-The senate
today confirmed the nomination OF At
torney General McReynolds to be an as
sociate justice Of tho supreme court, SEN
ators said the vote was very decidedly
In favor Of the confirmation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Appropriations Solved.
SUPERIOR BUILDINGS
RISING OUT OF THE FIRE

SUPERIOR, Neb.. Aug. 2s,-(SpecaI Tel
egram.)-The Odd Fellows building since
the fire last fall has been remoreled
with the largest steel and glass awning
in the state aud the finest display win
COWS of southern Nebraska, One building
destroyed has been remoceIed into the
finest dry goods store outside OF Omaha
and Lincoln and is used by the Scott's
Mercantile company, who held their open
ing last night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
ROOSEVELT TO SPEND DAY
TALKING IN NEBRASKA

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 2o.--colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt is to devote one day ia
the Nebraska campaign In the interest
Of tho progressive party of the state. ac-
cordinR TO telegram received this
evening by Chairman Corrick Of the pro-
grcsslve committee. The message came
from the New York headquarters Of the
party. The date OF his appearance is not
given
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
HYMENEAL
Observation-Disclosures.

YORK. Neb.. Aug, @.-(spccial)-
Wednesday evening at tho homo OF tho
brides parents, Mr. ard Mrs. c. r. New
man, their daughter. Nellie was united
in marriage TO Allen Lounsburry. Rev.
w. c, Wassor officiatcd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Fog Aids Germans
to Capture Namur

LONDON. Aug. ga dispatch 20 tho
Telegraph from Folkestone SAYS that a
number OF Belgian cyclst soldiers who
have arrived there from Namur say that
the fan Of that city was mainly due TO
the presence OF a heavy fog, under cover
OF which the Germans attacked.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Nebraska
FARM MORTGAGES DECREASE
Labor Commissioner Pool Complies
Statistics About Nebraska.
SHOWS SHIPMENTS CT GRAIN
Corn Sent from state in Greatest
Quantity In 1911, While wheat
Was the Highest Last
Year.
SHOWS SHIPMENTS CT GRAIN
ZION a Sad correspondentl

LINCOLN, Aug. 2s.-CSpecial) -Accord-
ing to a report prepared by Labor Com
missioner Charles Pool. farm mortgages
during the last five years have decreased
from S5O.Ss5. 40 to s42,62s,o ss in 1913 Dur
ing the same period the releases on the
same property increased from SIS 46S, 100
10 $40 2it.192
Town and city mortgages on real es-
tate decreased during the same period Of
time from $l7,557,2l6 TO S22, 25S,1S2. and the
releases arc shown to have increased
from Sl2,O51, 625 to Sli,529,S26.
Chattle mortgages are shown to have
been filed to the amount of SO, 925. 226 in
1909 and increased TO $55,14O,3 1922 in 1919 Re-
leases were SOL ,Sl4 in 1909 and 81 4e6, O45
last year.
Grain Shipments.
surplus grain shipments from the entire
counties Of the state are shown as fol-
1pus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Her Agitation,

THAT heiress seemed much agitate
when she met you Is It possible that
you have entered her lie before in some
romantic way?"
Nothing particularly romantic" said
the newcomer at the summer hesort. II
collect the payments OH that heiress's
piano. Seattle Post-Intellingcer,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
An ExcentInnnI Cnse.

She had risen several times TO let d
gentleman pass out between the acts
Il am very sorry TO disturb you,
madam" he remarked alphabetically, as
"Oh, don't mention it," she REPLIED
pleasantly. Il am most happy 10 oblige
you; my husband keeps the refreshment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Primary Results

Sevcnty-seven counties out Of ninety
three, l22 precincts in Douglas, torty-two
precincts in Lancaster, partial returns on
governor from seven additional counties.
GOVERNOR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
WAR TEACHING Big LESSON
Showing Americans How Much
Money They Spend Abroad.
MAY MAKE LOTS OF IT HERE
Many Of the Products 90 lie cut orr
on Account of the War WIN
Likely Tie Supplied by
Yankees.

As result fthc war Americans In
general arc going to learn much about
imports. where they come from and what
they cost the people OF the United states
One OF the big items is chemicals, OF
which this country imported SiSoO 600
worth last year from Germany alone.
along with N,SOooOo worth OF dyes.
In round numbers Americans spent over
100000 for Italian and Swiss cheese last
year. They spent over 100000 for im-
ported French and Italian champagne.
Art works are. OF course not among
those things which are not classcd as
necessities. But as matter OF interest.
II Is fact that American importations OF
art works from Europe during the last
twenty years amounted to SCI. 10000 from
France, N.600.000 from Germany. $500 600
from England, S2i9.51O from Japan and
SiI664 from Austria-Hungary.
China clay was imported from, England
to the value of 81, 1S7 562 Bologna SAUSAGE
was imported from Germany to the value
OF ST,4Q Nearly 100000 worth OF mo-
ton picture films were imported from the
group of countries that are now at war
with one another.
millions of other Products.
Nearly 100000 of red clover seed was
imported from Germany and Italy last
year. Olive oil came from Italy to the
amount of A.6is,i56 and from France
81, 465.635
Diaonds, cut but not set came from
Belgium to the Nsluo OF $l199IO9i, from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

BRADSHAW. Neb.. Aug. 2s.-(special)
Mrs. e. e. Skinner died at her home.
north of Bradshaw. last evening after
several weeks illness She leaves her
husband and two sons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Grain Shipments.

Top Notch for Farm Paper.
Farm mortgages reached the highest
amount in 1912, when s5S, 766, sis was placed
on Nebraska farms. The releases were
the greatest in 1913, with $ia241, 1872. as
shown. Town and city mortgages reached
the high point in 1912, the amount being
$2S,54o,0o5. Releases reached the high
point the same year, the amount being
S16O5O,734
Chattel mortgages reached the high
point last years as shown above and the
releases showed the heaviest in the same
year.
Corn reached its highest shipments in
1911, when 1921 I6 bushels were sent out
Wheat was the highest last year. while
oats showed the heaviest in 1910 with
25,5S7,930 bushels
Potato Shipments.
The potato shipments were the heaviest
In 1910, there being S734,67s bushels shipped.
Cattle reached the highest point in 1910,
when 1,4sO.47S head were shipped. Hogs
reached the high point in 1911, there be-
ing S.s47.422 head sent out. Horses and
mules showed up the bestzthe same wear.
with 12O511 as the number, while sheep
reached the highest number in 1910. with
thing
IN 1910, there being nearly five times as
many shipped as in any other year, the
number being 26S, 531 ,O14 dozen.
Governor FILES Expense.
Governor Morehead filed his primary
expense account with the secretary Of
state this morning. the statement show
ing that the executive spent s574 good
hard money to get vindication and he
got it. George w. Berge has NOT vet
sent in his letter of congratulations that
the vindication came
Ask Lower Cement Service.
Inc Colorado Portland Cement COM
pany Of Denver and the United States
portland Cement company of the same
city have interviewed in the complaint
brought by the Nebraska Portland &C.
ment company of Superior in a reouest
Tor a hearing before the State RAILWAY
commission asking that the railroads ~
NEBRASKA be compelled to make lower
rate on cement. The latter companv
tells the Commission that in the near f,-
lure there will be a large amount of
cement shipped from their Superior plant
and they ask for a rate which will en-
able them to ship and make something
on their product The hearing has been
set for September Z.
Appropriations Solved,
The State Board of Control think.
IL has solved the problem of approprIa-
uons for state institutions by the legis-
lature and has notified each superin-
tendent to make up a list of the things
needed at his institution and submit
the list to the Board Of Control. who
WIZ DO over it and cut out all items
WHICH they think should not be voted by
the Legislature. In this way they hone
to stop all log rolling and put the legis-
lative members in a position where thew
can vote upon the appropriations know
Ing that none of them have been boosted
above the real needs of the institutions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
when He suffers.

DO you suffer from the heat in sum
mer?" Yes. indeed, more than in ans
other season. baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
EIEIzIgs SSguyyIElxz

Each remedy is carefully pre-
pared for the relief of a separate
and distinct ailment. The Warmers
Remedies have never been classed
as cure-alls, for they are too old.
too we'll known. Their splendid
value having been proven by more
than S5 years OF general use.
You can assuredly put your trust
in any of Warmers Safe Remedies.
Warmers Safe Remedy for the
Kidneys ana Liver
2-Warner's Safe Rheumatic Remedy
3-Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy
Warmers Safe Nervine
6-Warner's Safe Asthma Remedy
e-Werner's Safe Pills
Sold by all druggists. Write ms for
sample, booklet and information.
Warmers Safe Remedies Co.,
Dept. asa. Rochester. n. r.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
DEATH RECORD.
Charles Green.

YORK, Neb., Aug. 29.-(Special)-
Charles Green. one of York's pioneer set
tiers. dropped dead yesterday at noon
at his place of business. Heart failure
was the cause Of death. He was 70 years
Of age. The remains viii be taken to his
old home in Illinois and placed in the
family vault
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

Everybody Reads Bee Want Ads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
DEMOCRAT.
LANn COMMISsIONER

Reed, unopposed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Potato shipments.
Governor riles Expense

Governor Morehead filed his primary
expense account with the secretary of
state this morning, the statement show
ing that the executive spent S574 good
hard money to get vindication and he
got It, George w. Berge has not vet
sent in his letter of congratulations that
the Vindication came
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
ATTORNEY
RAILWAY


Beckman, Eastman ....
unopposed. McKissick E.
The daily sentinel., 1914-07-15
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Commissioners for Mesa
county, Colorado, at their office IN
the court house in Grand june
ton, Colorado, will on the 27th
day of July, 1914, make settlement
of balance in full with b. w. We'd
der and w. T. Vedder for the COM
pleted work in accordance with their
contract for the reduction OF grade
of the Fifth street hill, which forms
the south approach to the Fifth street
bridge over Grand river adjacent 10
Grand Junction, Colorado, said con-
tract bearing date of May 2S, 1914.
Any and all persons having claims
against the said contractors either
as sub-contractors, laborers or furn-
ishers of materials or supplies Tor
said work must file itemized claims
verified by affidavits, for the sum OF
sums due and owing them respec-
lively, with the undersigned county
clerk on or before ten O'Clock a. m
on the aforesaid date of final settle
ment.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR MESA
COUNTY, COLORADO.