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Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
Holding the Negro in the South.

Shortage OF labor in the north and west parts
of the United States has resulted in a very con-
siderable migration Of negroes from southern
states in the last year and half. So serious
has this movement become that the southern
plantation owners see their supply of cheap la
Dor threatened, and they are now energetically
bestrring themselves to keep the negro in the
south. One of the noteworthy effects Of the ex-
odus is that it has led Georgans to admit the er-
Of their habit Of lynching negroes on the least
provocation. The Atlanta Constitution even sug-
gests that for the future the matter of Furnishing
offenders be left to the courts, so that negro
may feel sure he will not be hanged for some
act that would ordinarily be punished by few
days in jail at most
AT the same time we have the spectacle of
Senator Vardaman offering resolution in the
United States senate, asking that the supreme
court be requested to pronounce on the suficiency
Of the vote by which the Fourteenth and Fiji
tenth amendments to the Constitution of the
United States were adopted. The honorable gen.
tleman from Mississippi, who will find the names
of some negroes on the list that stretches between
his and that OF Jefferson Davis, doesn't approve
Of the civil rights regulations under which the
negro is assured of his constitutional liberties.
He is anxious to have the negro remain in Mis-
sissippi to till the fields, but not to vote.
An industrial as well as a political emancipa-
tion is awaiting the south, and when it comes
better day will have dawncd for Dixie.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
Future Source of Oil.

For those who foresee the exhaustion OF the
oil fields of the United States recent bulletin
from the United States Geological survey con-
tains some comfort. Investigation made Of the
great shale bodies in western Colorado and east
ern Utah has established the existence Of a source
of oil supply that is beyond that already dis
covered. 1t may be that future finds will post
pone the utilization Of these shale beds, but when
the time does come, they are waiting to be tried
out and put to use. Careful tests made show that
kerosene, gasoline and all other derivatives of
crude petroleum may be distilled from the shale,
and that the residue is Of great value as nitro
genous fertilizer Results are easily obtainable,
and the only thing that holds back recourse to
this supply is that oil from flowing wells is pro-
duced cheaper at present, AS to the supply,
il is estimated that the shale of Colorado
alone will produce twenty billions of barrels
of OIL or more than FIVE times as much as has
beeen produced in the United States up to date,
while the deposits in Utah are probably as ex-
tensive and just as rich 1t will be some time
before the United States runs out OF fuel oil or
gasoline, but the price may go up little higher
when Il becomes necessary to dstl the supply
from the rock instead Of having it gush forth in
smelly geysers,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
Imagination IN Renting Houses
Frank Bell, in Golfers

An observing man in a middle western city
consulted real estate operator. The real estate
man advised him to put his money into nat
building three stories high containing twelve
four-room fats such as were renting for $50 a
month. The real estate operator offered to pro-
vide the prospective investor with plans tor Just
such building, from one which he had himself
put up and which he believed was superior in
arrangement to any other building in town be-
cause it rented so readily. The thoughtful man
took home blue print of the floor plans. A
few days later he came back with a modification
of them. He had figured up that each four-room
apartment contained slightly more than SUI
square feet; the largest room in each was APP
proximately l0xl2 feet. He proposed that the
architect get up floor plan Of one-room apart
ments with kitchenette and bath, and suggested
that If this one room was l2xl6 feet it would be
possible to put two one-room apartments into the
space of one four-room apartment The real
estate man demurred; the thoughtful man per-
sisted When the building was nearly finished
the thoughtful man had the finishing touches
put in one OF his twenty-four apartments ahead
Of the rest He went out and bought table.
reading lamp two chairs, grass rug, coffee
pot, a soap dish and bath towel and arranged
them in the finished apartment
Finally he inserted an advertisement in the
local paper which began something like this: y
why live in furnished room when you
can have one of our individual apartments with
ice box and bath for $50 month"
There followed sketch of the interior of
one Of the apartments finished. Then this
conclusion:
"You needn't worry about the cost of furni-
ture. We should say that at pinch one OF these
between the hours of and on Sunday and see
what can be done for that price"
This advertisement was inserted once. Before
the plaster was dry every apartment in the build
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
Elements of Cost.

Chancellor Avery, talking to the farmers, made
a startling showing that us cents worth of
wheat is finally sold to the consumer for rs cents
when properly done up in package of break
fast food. This looks like an enormous increase
in price, but If the chancellor had traced the
wheat through all the hands it passes on its
way from field to breakfast table, perhaps he
would have shown reason for the addition of
22.25 cents to the price. The journey begins
with the local elevator, continues through the
central elevator to the factory then to the whole
saler distributor, to the retailer, and finally to
the one who eats the food This trip includes a
railroad journey to and from the mill or factory,
interrupted several times it involves handling by
team or truck at different stages of the route;
wages and taxes must be paid and profits taken
by each of the several agents or "middlemen," and
to these items must be added others. such as in
suranec, the cost of promotion and the like be-
fore the total is completed. All the intricate
organization Of society, from the government
down, is paid for out of the difference between
what the farmer gets and what the eater pays
When the extent and completely of the service
required is given full consideration, the wonder
will be at the efficiency Of the organization that
achieves the result at so small tolls
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
All Friendly to America

We recently commented on the fact that his
friendncss toward and his understanding OF
America were assigned among the reasons for
the appointment Of Alfred Zimmerman as min
ister Of the German foreign Office to succeed Won
Jagow 1t is significant that the same reasons
are being urged BY Lord Northclife's papers to
prove the fitness Of David Lloyd George for the
place Of unprecedented prestige and power he
is to hold in the new British government, There
seems to be considerable Inconsistency in Lloyd
Georges accepting the premiership and also a
place on the war council, after his insistencc on
the ability Of Asquith to serve in both capacities.
We may argue from II that the new premier is
not modest overmuch. But then his phenomenal
career justihes his concluding that he is the
natural leader in his country's crisis.
Ii is absurd to assume that either Lloyd
George or the other three big men in the new
cabinet have been chosen solely because Of their
irindliness to America. This country could pick
several noted Englishmen for whom it has a
greater fondncss and who understand America
far better But it is fattering to have the friend
illness OF the chief cabinet members for America
emphasized by the British press The fact that
Admiral Beatty and Earl Curzon are "sons-in-
law" of America is not lost It is always crafty
ing to know that our neighbors are trying to be
considerate Of our feelings.
Nevertheless these particular manifestations
Of friendliness will cause some anxiety In the
case OF Zimmerman, for example, we are more
concerned about the future submarine policy than
about the amiable personality OF the official who
is to discuss il with US. We are also prone to
think more about whether Great Britain aims
to persist in its violations Of our rights under
international law than about the sympathetic
understanding Of our institutions manifested by
the new cabinet members The belligerents
show a disposition to speak politely to America,
but this does not signify great alteration in
their behavior
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
People and. Events

!. B. Tattersall, who controls more cotton mills
than any other man in England, began his ca
reer as mill boy in Lancashire at the age Of 9
years.
The oldest member OF the house OF repre-
sentatves in the sixty-fifth congress will be Cen
eral Isaac R. Sherwood of the Ninth Ohio dis
trict, who is now in his eighty-seeond year.
Ri. Rev; John 5. Foley Catholic bishop. Of
anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood,
which took place in Rome December, TO- 1856.
As general manager OF the London & South
western railway, Sir Herbert Walker has directed
the movement Of $4,000 troop trains and several
thousand Red Cross trains carrying the wounded
since the beginning Of the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

n step farther and admit another truth
which ought to be quite evident TO
the most obtuse: namely, that the
farmers are the best judges, at least
in this matter, of what is to their in
terest. But no matter whether they
are or not. the fact remains that they
think so, and no matter whether other
people who have been hammering
them on good roads for all these
years and who live mostly IN the
sweat of the farmers face like 1t or
not, the farmers are now acting ana
will continue to act accordingly and
hence these resolutions of yesterday
against the federal road law.
Since you did not publish these
road resolutions of the farmers con-
gress-though ] trust you may yet
do so--let me give brief synopsis OF
them. They declare against any ap-
preparation by the legislature to meet
the provisions of the federal road law;
against the creation of any state high
way commission with other than ad-
visory powers; ask the legislature to
memorabilia congress asking forN the
repeal of the federal road law, and
urge the farmers of the state generally
to send petitions to the legislature
along these lines.
think the time has now fully come
when these professional good roadists,
from New York to San Francisco and
from Omaha to Sidney, should accept
the inevitable. They should have
sense enough to know and to see that,
so far as Nebraska is concerned, the
farmers who have mostly been listen
ing in silence to their arguments
most of which are false or quite So
phistical-have made up their verdict
and that it is against them. And, fur
Their, they will in due time find out,
even if they do not now know, that
the farmers of Nebraska not only do
not want, but will not have, these hard
surfaced roads that cost anywhere
from $4,000 to $685. per mile, and
have to help build the roads of other
states without getting any of the plum
der for themselves will not shake their
determination.
In conclusion let me say that when
the state association of farmers che
vator companies two weeks ago in a
practically full house declared in ia
vor of good dirt roads and against
these so-called improved" or hard
surfaced roads. there was not a dis
senting voice, and that when the farm
ers' congress yesterday made similar
declaration, though stronger and more
comprehensive, there was only one
dissenting voice and that of a man
who was admittedly more of an auto
mobile man than a farmer. And
though l am no prophet and hold no
commission to speak for them, let me
predict that when the Farmers union
state convention meets here in Omaha
about month from now-an organi-
zation of simon-pure farmers-they
will make even stronger declarations
on this road question: that were
possible-than have these organiza-
tons above referred to.
CHARLES WOOSTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
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Blair, Neb., Dec. 15.-To the Editor
of The Bee: Once more the season
is at hand when the Christian world
is approaching a day that will be cele-
brated. There are no days OF celebra-
ton or decoration that can compare
with the one now drawing near be-
cause Of the spirit attached. A spirit
of one who is|said to have made him
self of no reputation, and took unto
himself the form of a servant, made
in the likeness of men and was found
in the fashion of man."
The echo of this great call to OBJ
serve holiday season has an agree
able effect on humanity, for 1t sets
men thinking of others. 1t brings the
life of the other fellow, who may be
less fortunate, forcibly before us. In
answer to this great call the great
American heart responds and the
awakening is having its effect on the
entire civilized world in desirable
and pleasing way.
Men may go forth with the best of
intent and purpose in desire to stop
carnal warfare, but words are weak
in comparison to deeds, and the
"goOdfellow" who makes himself of
no reputation" in assisting those less
fortunate will outshine the stars with
such action, because 1t follows in the
wake of the right spirit, representing
more power for good than all the
preachment of the greatest evangelists
of the world.
Then let us encourage this spirit Of
good fellowship that the newspapers
are charging upon. Beautiful indeed
is 1t, to remember those less favored
than we are, and may each and every
reader of this paper resolve him or
herself into a committee of one to do
some little act of kindness, however
small, for as little drops of water
make the great ocean and smallest
particles of sand make the great whole
Of the most beautiful world of ma
terial nature known to humanity,
with action bubbling forth from the
heart that may not stop wars, but it
Is believed will act as a powerful fac
tor in its prevention. The heart
beats of the goodfellow now appearing
on the surface has mission in the
business and social world of today as
never before. May its vibration and
pulsations radiate with the rising sun
1856 times for 1917 clothed in spirit
of charity making for itself no repu-
tation," and may the pathway of
"goodfellows" be strewn with flowers
on the great wayside of human life,
and the world will get better. Long
live our "goodfellows."
T. j. HILDEBRAND.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Railroad managers are more profoundly CRATE
full for federal regulation than they put into
words. Its direct value is shown in uniform de-
murrage charges which increases revenue any
way it works Only central power could bring
about uniformity and raise Of such Importance
to transportation companies and the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

A little belated perhaps, but still pertinent
bit Of advice to Christmas shoppers is to keep in
mind always the established home merchants,
whose shops are open the year around, to serve
the needs OF the community. Omaha has as fine
retail stores in all lines as may be found in the
country, and from these can be procured always
any of the myriad things Of any quality needed
for holiday uses as well as for the year around.
Moreover. the satisfaction of Christmas shopping
will be the better for the SAVIOR Of having bought
from the dealer who is with you in all the other
enterprises in which the city is concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

A group Of inventive congressman propose
simple and speedy solution Of the living cost
problem. Raise the salaries OF congressmcn's
secretaries from $500 to $1,000 year, or give
each member messenger at SIS per month,
Either plan will fatten the congressional lardcr
and radiatc joy among constituents
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
DEAR Mr.. taBIeelE,
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NE A BOTTLE OF PERFUME. I cNN .
Pull THE Cork oUr AND 7 DOM
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Doctor-Have you tried counting up to
1902
Insomnia Patient-Yes, but at 20 re-
member that's the amount Of your BILL
and at so my wife's new gown gets my
goat!-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Neighbor (who had heard a commotion
in the Casey ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the matter,
Mrs. Casey? Are ye havin' difficulty wild
yer husband?
Mrs Casey with scorn)-Havin' difficulty
wild him. Not much! He's dead aisy for me.
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

The fund for Brownell Hall has received sew
eral substantial boosts in the last few days. and
bids fair to see the campaign crowned with sue
cess. Such an undertaking might stagger a
community with less OF determination than
Omaha or an organization that did not feel the
impulse to victory, but the committees in charge
OF the work know only how to win.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

It Is pleasing to know that railroad men are
beginning to see ample middle ground for the
settlement Of disputes. II both sides put away
their goggles the area Of middle ground available
for cultivation with reason would surprise man.
ayers and workers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 15.-To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee: You comment this
morning on the action of the Nebras-
ka Farmers congress in opposition to
the federal road law. Will you kindly
permit me to comment on the COM
ments, prefacing my remarks with the
statement of the fact that l fathered
those road resolutions both in the
farmers congress and in the state
meeting Of farmers elevator associa-
tons held in this city about two weeks
ago and presumably know what I am
talking about.
You say the farmer is the one "who
pays the high cost of poor roads"
and l am glad to hear you say it
not because it is true, which it is not
nobody pays for them; as a general
rule our roads are good--but because
you therein indirectly admit that the
interests of the farmers are the chief
factors in the case-the thing the
farmers have always been insisting
upon. think you might now well go
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

The Russian Duma unanimously Shoes the
Teutonic dove out Of Petrograd For thou
sand years the Romanoffs dreamed of an open
port 10 the Seven Seas The hope Of realization
through the Dardanelles forbids rude awaken
ing at this time
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

II Germany had tipped off that peace message
to the sports Of the pits, appreciation of Teutonic
foresight would have made the tickers hum with
JOY. AS II is the exhaust OF gas from the balloon
smothers every thought Of compliment
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Omahas pull as convention city grows as its
charms and hospitality become more widely
known. King Ak and his handmade Publicity
perform wonders in that line More power to
their glad hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

The shower Of bouquets tossed at the city
commissioners in the anti-Water board resolu-
tons insures the authors reserved seats around
the municipal Christmas tree and tags the prin-
cipal prizes. Less than that smacks OF ngrati-
tude,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
What Is a Veteran?

Fremont, Neb., Dec. 15.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The statement is
made in The Bee that an old veteran
so years of age had cashed a check,
etc. Something wrong here, sure.
When your correspondent first pre-
scented himself for enlistment in 1852
and was turned down and told to wait
year or two, this man was only 5
years of age, and but years of age
when / was mustered out in 1865,
at the close of the war. Something
wrong about this. Real old soldiers
are not liable to be engaged in that
kind of thing and should not be
charged up with such business unless
an Old Soldier is guilty. The young
est old soldier in the state is 10 years
old P. H. WINTERSTEEN
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

The first and biggest job awaiting the coming
food dictator Of Great Britain is to insure the
freedom Of the fodder on the seas.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Those would-be bankers whose applications
for bank charters we're turned down evidently
neglected to see" Art Mullen
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
SMILING REMARKS.

why did you add to that story I told
you about my war bride profts?"
II added nothing"
That's just 1t. I told you I cleared
$500 and you made 1t $5,oo0."-Louisville
Courier-Journal
You seem to attach great importance
to the secret ballot"
81 do. It's what enables a silent voter
to claim after election that he voted for
the successful ndidate."-washingto
Star
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

The sudden and sweeping trimming OF stock
gamblers reminds the spectator that peace car
res few horrors in its pockets
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

II is already evident that the state and county
pie counters are unequal to the demands OF the
famished favorites.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Washington, no doubt, will appreciate the re-
newed evidence Of good will supplied by Villas
firing squads
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Speaking Of food blockades, the subsea raid
ers are some blockaders.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

King Corn's pre-eminence among cereal mon
archs warrants the higher distinction of emperor,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
TODAY


Thought Nugget TOT thc Day
For some must follow and some COM
mand,
For all are made of clay.
-Longfellow.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

One Year Ago Today In the War.
Ford peace party arrived at Chris
tiansand, Norway.
German cruiser Bremen reported
sunk in Baltic by British submarine.
Great Britain sent single men of the
new volunteers, from 10 to 20 years
old, to the coIors.
Paris reported an intense lombard
ment against German trenches near
the Disc river and effective fire in St
Mihiel region.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
A delegation of Omaha Knights Of
Pythias lodge No. 26 went to Papil-
lion to assist the local lodge in insti-
tuting the third degree. The party
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18
NOVEMBER CIRCULATION.
55.4S3 Daily-Sunday so, 037.

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed As often As required.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-18

Storyette of the Day.
The teacher was giving the school
little lecture on good conduct
Avoid criticising," she said.
Don't make practice of finding
fault with other people, or picking
flaws in what they say or do
Teacher" spoke up a little boy,
that's the way my father makes his
livin'v'
"You surprise me, George! What is
your fathers occupation?"
Hes a proofreader. ma'am." The
teacher coughed. well, George"
she said, IL make an exception in the
case of your father. Youths Com
panion.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-22
Handles for Umbrellas.

1t appears mat the greatest care Is
taken in cultivating umbrella handlcs,
especially IN tie development Of those
WITH crooks. What may to the aver
age rcrSon seem Il handle pluckcd so
TO speak, from nature, has required the
attention, perhaps, Of one highly
skilled in the direction of timber sprout
growth. The details Of the Industry
are interesting, but one Is constrained
to wonder why genius should pause at
the UMBRELLA handle crook, instead Of
going on to the invention Of II siideless
umbrella handle top.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-22
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"Why, Rankin, it's an absolute mon
strosity!"
Possibly, Judson, but, as you sec,
am going to wear It,"
Mark Judson throw up his hands in
mock horror. The discussion apprr-
taincd to Il ncclitic that Gilbert Ran.
kin had just put on.
1t was not q nifty four-in-hand, not
even n neat bow tie, but of the old
fashioned ready-made order, nearly
obsolete ana having more the merit OF
ready adjustment than beauty or
graccfulncss. The hue, of bright
blue, was not of shade that very
well accorded with the precise har-
mony usually present in the attire OF
the young physician.
It'll tell YOU u little story, Judson."
SAID Rankin to his friend, 80 you
may credit me with having quite some
sentiment III my nature. Some time
since Jacob Dole. q village llachinist,
broke his leg. He has boon out Of
work for two months. his sweet little
daughter, Erma, meantime kccping the
house running by working for neigh
horS. lie needed skilled attention, ana
received it. He offered me his only
article OF value Of payment. Il gold
"hlch, Il family relic. | refused to
charge him Il cent. His gratitude ard
that Of little lIrmn repaid mo fuly."
always doing something for 9th