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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Many Burlington
Officials Attend
Funeral of Calvert

Lincoln, Neb., Dec 2l.-The funeral
of Thomas Elwood Calvert, late chief
engineer OF the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy Railroad system, who died
here Tuesday morning, was held from
Overlook, his country home near
here, this afternoon. Among the
Burlington officials in attendance
were:
President Hale Holden, Vice Presi-
dent Byram, Assistant to the Presi-
dent Newton, Traffic Passenger
Agent Eustis, Traffic Manager
Crosby, Engineer Maintenance Brock
cnridge, Director Perkins and c. B.
Rodgers, all from Chicago; General
Manager Holdtege, Assistant General
Manager Thiehoff, Assistant Superin-
tendent Transportation Covert. AS
sistant Treasurer Ernst, Solicitor
Clark, Superintendent Transportation
Covert, Assistant Treasurer Ernst,
Solicitor Clark, Superintendent
Griggs, General Passenger Agent
Wakeley, all Of Omaha; Division Su-
perintendent Dungap of Sterling.
Colo, and Division Superintendent
Mullen of Wymore, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
FARMERS ACE HIGH
IN THIS SESSION
Forty Four Tillers of Soil Will
Be Represented in Next
House.
ONLY FIVE IN SENATE


Lincoln, Dec. 2l.-(Special, The
lower branch OF the Nebraska legis-
lature this session will be decidedly
"farmeresque." according to the ros-
ter just from the printer, prepared
by Secretary OF State Pool. Forty
four tillers OF the soil will be repre-
sented in the house, while the senate
will have but five.
The house will have thirteen law
yers to look after the bills and see
that they come out of the hopper all
right, while the senate will have seven
of the legal fraternity.
There will be seven real estate
men in the house and five in the SEN
ate; three ditors have crowded their
way into the lower body, who, with
the help of two preachers therein,
ought to give a decided moral tone
to the lower branch. J. ]. McAllister,
w. ]. Taylor, F. A. Reisner and other
able orators will turn their eloquence
loose to such an extent that it may
jar the already unsafe walls.
Preachers in Disguise.
The two preachers appear to be
angels in disguise, for neither of them
admits his calling, one being tagged
as a professor and the other an in
surance man. Four years ago the
latter was chaplain OF the house.
There are two editors i'll the senate.
Each body has candy maker. They
are both democrats. There will be
three doctors in the house and two in
the senate, four bankers in the house
and three in the senate, while each
house will have one auctioneer each.
Owing to an error of the printer,
Jim Craddock of Omaha is listed as a
banker instead of an architect, al
though there is not much difference
as far as money is concerned. Just
how Jens nielsen will feel to be listed
as an architect is not known, although
it is believed that on account of his
naturally quiet disposition he will
make no kick.
Secretary Pool has prepared the
roster so that the number OF the seat
occupied by each member is given.
1t is interesting to note that twenty
nine of the forty-nine farmers in both
branches are democrats, while twelve
of the twenty lawyers are republicans.
Four of the five editors are democrats,
while five of the seven bankers are re-
publicans. Of the two preachers one
is republican and the other a DEM
ocrat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
FIGURING Mill at
Dodge is Burned

Dodge, Neb, Dec. 2l.-(Special
Telegram. THE plant of the Dodge
Milling company was totally. de-
stroyed by fire early this morning
The total loss is about $4,000, one
fourth of which was on wheat and
-four. The company had large stock
of -four on hand, most of which was
stored in another building. The origin
of the fire, which was discovered
shortly after l o'clock, has not been
ascertained. The company is CAPT
talized at $4,000 and most of the
stock is owned by Dodge business
men and farmers. The plant had been
in operation about eight months. 1t
was insured for $4,000 and probably
will be rebuilt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Hosiery

Women's Fiber Silk, Seam
less Hosiery, in all the wanted
shades 59c
Mems Fiber Silk Socks, in
assorted colors. 8 pairs in a
box for ...$l.00
Mems Cotton Socks, 4 pairs
in a box, assorted colors. soc
Women's Lisle Hosiery, black
with colored tops, 2 pairs in
a box for. Soc
Mems All-Wool Socks, me-
dunn, light and heavy weights.
Black, natural, gray and blue.
Worth to 35c. Csc
Infants Wool Hose, sizes A
to 6h. Black, white and COL
ors. Pair ....,.,,.,.2 5c
Basement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Blankets
Beacon Bathrobe
And Baby Crib Blankets

The Genuine Beacon Bath
robe Blankets, finest grade
robes obtainable. Handsome
color combinations with frogs
and cords attached. While the
lot lasts, Friday, at. So. 9S
and S3. rs.
Baby Crib Blankets, in a
splendid assortment of nursery
designs; light blue and pink.
Neatly put up in boxes. Don't
forget the baby-this is just
the thing. Regular 98c values,
eacn .-............ .6SC
Basement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Nebraska
HALL ASKS PUBLIC
TO AID GUARDSMEN
Calls Attention to Mems Need
of Employment on Their
Return.
COMMERCIAL CLUB LETTER
(From a STAFF Correspondent

Lincoln, Dec. 2l.-(Special. )-On
the eve of the return of the Nebraska
soldiers from the border, Adjutant
General Phil Hall desires again to
call the attention OF the public to the
fact that the boys will need jobs.
Coming back in the middle of the win
ter it will be hardship upon many of
them to secure positions. Some of
them gave up good jobs to serve their
country and it is essential that they
should not be forgotten, he says. The
general has sent letter to CONNER
cial clubs of the state urging them to
take some action.
You undoubtedly are aware Of the exigen-
cics of the miltar yservice of the country
at this time and the fact that the National
Guard has In the lasy three years developed
into a national reserve which would in
time of war furnish to the nation the larger
portion of its first line of defense, to say
nothing of its application in case of riots
and unforeseen circumstances requiring ad-
ditional force to that of the civil in the
states behalf
your cooperation in securing positions for
National Guardsmen upon their return from
the Mexican border. Many OF these men
will be without employment, and a helping
hand at that time will be act of kind
ness that will demonstrate the sincere ap-
probation of the people of Nebraska for
The sacrifice that these men have made in
their behalf
1t is appreciated that many employers
could not afford, financially. to hold open
positions of Guardsmen for period of six
months, and on the other hand many large
concerns have paid Guardsmen formerly in
their employ either all or a portion Of their
salary while on the border. and upon the
return of the troops their old positions
will be open to them.
Mr.. F. M. Coffey, head of the department
OF labor at the state capitol has cheerfully
agreed to cooperate with this department
by using the free employment feature OF
the department of labor as medium
through which employers in need of men
may file their requests and Guardsmen may
appear to fill such requests.
The return Of the troops Is expected In the
near future. and according to ~ present
plans they will be mustered out at Fort
Crook, Neb.
Your cooperation in this matter and any
suggestions that you may desire to make
will be deeply appreciated
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
"One Touch of Nature Makes the
Whole World Kin"

It's commendable trait that when
something has been of benefit to us,
we want to share it with others who
stand in need of the same help. It's
the touch of Nature that makes the
whole world kin-the wanting to be
helpful to our fellowmen, That is
why people who have used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy write letters
to the manufacturers about it, and
ask to have them published so that
others will know what to do under
the same circumstances. Behind
every one of these letters is the warm
hearted wish of the writer to be of
use to some one else.-Advcrtisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Fugitive Claim Filed
With State Auditor
tFrom a Staff Correspondent. J


Lincoln, Dec, 2l.-(Special. )-One
claim has already been filed with State
Auditor Smith for the legislature to
adjust. 1t is to pay reward offered
by Governor Morehead. as provided
by law, for the capture of fugitives
from justice. No appropriation was
made by the last session to cover the
matter and it will have to go before
the claims committee of the two
houses.
1t is due Ira L. Cooper for the ar
rest and delivery of John Jones
charged with the murder of Sam
Leone in Omaha October q, 1918.
The claim is for 5000 and should have
been filed for the former session to
act upon, but Mr. Cooper failed to
do so.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Victim of Illinois Murderer
Is Known in PIattSm0uth

Plattsmouth, Neb., Dec. 2l.-(Spe-
cial.)-John H. Becker, the aged
brother of J. P. Becker, who, with his
wife, was murdered at Mason City,
ILL.,, two days since, is very i'll at his
home in this city and unable to go to
his old home in the cast, where his
brother and sister-in-law were muir
dered, but three of his children de-
parted Tuesday evening for Illinois,
where they will attend the funeral
The aged Mr. Becker, who was
killed, has visited in Plattsmouth
many times, and has interests here,
being the owner Of number of good
farms in Cass county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
CoIoney Harry Bradley
Looks After the Senate
(From a Staff CorrcspondentD

Lincoln, Dec. 81. -(Special.)-
Colonel Harry Bradley of Seward
has again been selected TO look after
the upper house and the welfare Of
the members. No new furniture for
the upper body will be bought. The
last session authorized Secretary Of
State Pool to buy desks and chairs
and other equipment and authorized
sum amounting to $4,000 No ap-
preparation was made, SO, in the face
of probable new state house, Mr..
Pool figured it would be best to use
the old furnishings again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Hartman on Trail
Of Fake Inspector

Lincoln, Dec. 2l.-(Special. Some
man is travelling about the state repre-
senting himself to be an Inspector OF
the state pure food department, says
Food Commissioner Clarence E. Har-
man.
He desires the public to know that
all his inspectors have necessary Gre
dentials and identification cards and
he desires merchants and others who
have any knowledge of the false III
spector to notify his office at once and
he will investigate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Teacher Badly Hurt By Fall.

Plattsmouth, Neb., Dec. 2l.-(Spe-
cial Mrs. John Moreford, who
teaches the Amick school, near Muir
ray, when starting for her work yes
terday morning slipped on the step
of her boarding house and fell, break
ing both legs. Mrs. Moreford's
home is at Elmwood, this county,
and telephone message called her
husband and DR.. o. F. Liston from
there, who took the injured woman
home in a motor car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Cass Young People Married.

Nebraska City, Neb.. Dec. 2l.-
Especial. Russell Stratton of Weep
ing Water and Miss Agnes Cechel
of Plattsmouth we're married here
Monday by County Judge Bischof.
They will reside on farm in this
county,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
Otoe County Couple Married.

Avoca, Neb., Dec. 2l.-(Special.4-
Emory G.. Crimson Of Dunbar and
Miss Clara Scheib of Lorton were
married Monday at St. Joseph's
Catholic church at Paul by Rev.
Father Broerman They will reside
on farm near Dunbar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-22
For Rheumatism and Neuralgia.

No better remedy for rheumatism and
neuralgia than sloans Linment. The first
application gives relief. Only 25c. All drug
Acknowledgement
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
SLAVERY IN EARLY DAYS
African Slave Trade Was Once Open
ly Tolerated by the British
Government.

Slavery existed in nearly all Of the
English colonies from an early Pc
riod until shortly before or soon af-
ter the Revolutionary war. and the
African slave trade was openly tol-
Grated by the British government. In
1756 there were $4,000 African
slaves in the colonies, scattered from
New England to Georgia. 1t was not
prohibited In Massachusetts until
1850, nor In Vermont until TIT. The
United States census of 1910 showed
BIO slaves in Connecticut, 10,S51 In
New Jersey, 15,O17 in New York, 795
in Pennsylvania, and 10S in Rhode
Island. Slavery was gradually alb
olished In the northern states, but
in 1920 there were still 81 slaves In
Connecticut, 1857 in New Jersey,
10,0SS In New York, 211 in Pennsyl-
vania, and 4S in Rhode Island. The
census Of 1850 showed the disappear
ance of slavery in all the northern
states except New Jersey, which still
had surviving remnant Of 236.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
New Mexico.

Work On new mill and other addi.
tional buildings has been started by
the Parsons Mining Company of Par.
sons, Lincoln county.
Lumber has been delivered for ter.
minals of an. aerial wire rope tram.
way from the Pacific mine, in the Mo-
gollon district, to the plant of the So
corro Mining & Milling Co.
The Empire Zinc Company is plan.
ming 70 start work on some of its
many claims in the Kingston district
Of Sierra county. Company engi-
neers now are in that district.
An option has been taken on a 50,.
000-acre tract of land In the Animas
valley by the A. T. McGee Company
of Ardmore, Okla, mining experts
and biologists. The company Is said
to be preparing to prospect the Sec
tion for oil.
The Mogollon Mines Co. has inaug.
urated change in its system OF
freight delivery from Silver City. A
transfer station, including oil storage
tanks, has been erected at Glenwood,
some twelve miles from Mogollon, and
fuel, oil and other supplies are do.
1ivered there by truck.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
NINE SOLDIERS CAPTURE 113
Frenehmen Trick the Defenders Of 4
German Field Fort on
the Somme.

One of the most striking episodes
Of the great Somme offensive was the
recent taking of the field fort at Bi-
aches and its garrison of 113 men
by French soldiers.
All attempts to storm the position
had been checked by murderous ma
chine-gun fire until a French officer
discovered vulnerable point. Sc
lecting second lieutenant. two SER
geants, corporal and four men, he
led them on hands and knees through
the long grass to the spot where he
knew there was a breach in the de-
fenses. Then three of the French Of
ficers abruptly leaped into the work,
shouting in stentorian tones. "For-
ward with the bayonetl" and throw
ing bombs which exploded in the
dugout.
The Germans, believing large
force was with the Frenchmen. had
no time to get their weapons and sur
rendered. But now the three French
captors began to feel nervous, as
they saw no reason why the Germans
should not fall upon them and ex-
terminate them. They were saved
by the six comrades, who came rush.
Ing In just at this moment. Again
fooled, the entire German garrison
was marched to the French rear,
escorted by the nine "poilus," who had
not lost man.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Tho stoker In Battle.

In the modern battleship, as is well
known, the stoker. like the oarsman of
ancient Roman galley, has his work
all below deck The seafight RACES
above him, and he can rarely II ever
see battle. One Of the stories con-
nected with the battle of Jutland IL
lustrates the stolid character of the
British stokers. A chance was given
two of these during the fight to come
from below. They were on the War.
spite, which was heavily engaged. One
Of them was telling a domestic story
to the other us they went up to the
deck. At the hottest moment of the
fight their grimy heads appeared at the
top Of the hatch round which splinters
Of shell were crashing. Above the
hellish din the impassive voice of the
storytelling stOker was heard, as calm
as though at pub" over mug of
ale. saying. II always thought e ort
to ave married 'er."
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Masked Bandits Rob Raneher.

neutrality-suspicious. of Huerfano
county, aided by deputy "'criffs and
bloodhounds, set out from Trinidad
and secured the country in search OF
three masked robbers who, shortly
after midnight August 9th rode up to
the ranch OF Francisco Pacheco, four
miles south Of here, held Pacheco up
Of the point OF q revolver, smashed
open small iron safe with large
hammer and made away with from
$4,000 to $4,000 in currency and gold
The robbers were mounted
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Arizona.

Arizona.
The shaft of the Jerome Verde II
now enlarged to three compartments.
The Calumet and Arizona will sink
. new shaft near the town of Baker
Vile.
The shaft of the Dundee-Arizona
property at Jerome is now down more
than 300 feet.
A stringer Of yellow sulphide has
been opened in the main shaft on the
Jerome-Portland property.
Commonwealth property at Pearce.
is producing 5000 to 10000 tons Of
gold and silver ore per month.
The Copperosity mine, south Of
Casa Grande, is making shipments of
copper ore running from 121a to 1870
per cent.
During the past quarter the Shat
tuck-Arizona copper had net earnings
of $6S9,61594. Dividends amounting
to 12h per cent were paid. totaling
$437.500.
With pay roll of $125,000 a month
the New Cornelia camp at Ajo has
been added to the list of the big
camps Of the state. Approximately
1000 men are at work in the Ajo dis
trict.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Colorado.

The Allgrove mill near Cardinal has
installed an oil flotation process.
The Emma mine, in Ice Lake basin,
is rapidly rounding into shape for a
heavy producer.
Large deposits of manganese ore
have been discovered in the Iron
Mask mine at Leadville.
The Gambetta property on Yankee
hill at Leadville is rapidly assuming
the appearance Of mine.
At Silver Plume, Crevette & Co.,
leasing on the Seven Thirty mine,
shipped forty tons of ore which
netted $210 a ton.
Near Silverton an additional unit
is being installed at the Iowa-Tiger
mill, which will increase the flotation
capacity fully 80 per cent.
Sinking operations continue at the
outside the limits of the city of Vio-
tor.
The Doodle mine at the head of Eu-
reka street, near Nevadaville, has
completed a shipment of smelling and
concentrating ore.
L. d. Miller, engaged in mining in
the Westcliffe district, announces the
shipment of mill runs of silver ore
to the Pueblo smelter.
Shipments were loaded out from
four properties of Stratton's Cripple
Creek Mining and Development Com
pany's properties by lessees of the es-
tate.
In the Leadville district, where con.
siderable new work is under way, the
East Tennessee section is again re.
ceiving attention from prospectors and
miners.
Colorado and Wyoming jointly pro.
duced 4,454,O0 barrels of petroleum
in 1915, with market value of $2,4OO,.
900, an increase of 670,S52 barrels
and $520,417 in value as compared
with 1914, according to statistics
compiled by ]. d. Northrop of the
United States Geological Survey.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17

Resolutions setting forth the
pledges Of the Republican party of
Colorado follow:
The Republ ans of Colorado. in
state convention assembled. reaffirm
their confidence and abiding faith in
the principles of the Republican party.
founded, principles which withstood the
challenge of civil war and principles
which. had they been espoused. fol-
lowed and upheld by the present ma
tional Democratic administration, would
have commanded the respect of the na-
tions OF the world. strengthened Amer
lea as world power and preserved
our own national self-respect.
We deplore and denounce the stu
pidity. vacillating and double dealing
OF the present Democratic national ad-
ministration in its aimless, laundering
bungling handling of International al,
fairs; for its unprovoked invasion of
Mexico to compel a private citizen of
that country to salute the American
protecting the lives and property of
American citizens lawfully in Mexico.
for Its un3ustifiable extravaganza in
increase in public officers and en-
ployes and its utter disregard of the
OWL service laws and the fitness of its
We unhesitatingly and enthusiastic
ically indorse the action of the Re-
publican national convention in Chi
nation of Charles Evans Hughes for
the Presidency and Charles Warren
Fairbanks for the Vice Presidency and
pledge them our unfaltering support.
We approve. indorse and adopt the
platform adopted at the Republican
national convention in Chicago as Il
correct and complete declaration OF
Republican principles.
We unqualifiedly approve, indorse
and commend the brilliant. splendid.
economical and constructive admins
tiation of the existing Republican
state government, in each and all OF
fGirs OF state with a bankrupt treas
ury, has paid all deficits. kept appro-
priations within the source of known
revenue. accumulated a surplus in its
treasury, given the state the beneft-
cant result of statewide enforced pro
hibition. restored Jaw and order, in
'augurated "A wor a b o workmens s
ficient Industrial commission which
has greatly aided both employers and
employees In the solution of labor dis
iiyehess to a ,languishing public utili-
ties commission.
We pledge ourselves to the unquali-
fled and continued enforcement OF tho
prohibition laws of this state and We
oppose any and all measures including
the proposed initiative beer amend
nent," so-called, which will in any
manner tend to abrogate or. render In
efficient the provisions of the existing
law. and declare that the adoption Of
the so-called beer ame ndment" viii
render the enforcement OF the pres
cnt prohibition law practically impos-
sible.
We invite all those believing in the
pI otection of American lives and prop
erty, in the economical and business.
Ike administration of governmental
affairs, the protection of American
labor and Industries, the enactment u
wise laws and the enforcement of all
laws without fear or favor. to join
with us in the support of the Republ'-
can candidates.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Quite Different.

Church, see the determination Of
mosquitoes by bats has proved so sue
cessful that one Texas city has pro-
hibited the killing of bats.
Gotham-That's all very well when
the bats are bigger than the mos
quitoes: but how about over in Jer-
sey, where the mosquitoes are bigger
than the bats?
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
DANISH PlMPLES QUICKLY
EaslIy and cheapIy by Using cutIeura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti-
cura Ointment on end Of finger and
allow It to remain on five minutes.
Then bathe with hot water and Cuti-
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring. but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Fell Some.

Redd-How are you getting along
In the Aviation school?
Greene-Not very well.
"Head of the class yeti"
"No. l was up near the head yes
terday but fell, and went to the
foot"
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
Wyoming.

Work has begun on the new re-
finery to be constructed in Greybull
by the Standard Oil Company.
The Goshen Oil Company, with its
headquarters at Torrington, will en-.
gage in general drilling. mining and
prospecting.
The new gas well brought in by
the Lamb Drilling Company for the
Big Horn OIL & Gas Co., near Basin,
is estimated to have an output of
about 100000 cubic feet per day.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
UnIucky Thirteen.

UnIucky Thirteen.
Bacon-Don't you think the number
thirteen Is unlucky?
Egbert-Why no. Thirteen was the
sacred number of the Mexicans and
ancient people of Yucatan. Their
week had thirteen days.
"Yes, but think of waiting thirteen
days for pay day"
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Metal Market Prices.
Lead, New York-$6.0O.
Bar silver-66Ac.
Spelter, Denyer-$8.67h.
Copper, casting-$24871.
Boulder, Colo.-Tungsten concen-
trates, $40 to $25 per 60 per cent unit.
Crude ores. 60 per cent. SIS to $22.50;
25 per cent, $9.40 to $12; 10 per cent.
$3.50 to $40 per unit.
Gilpin observer., 1916-08-17

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good Rrocers. Adv.