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Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Foreign Trade
OF U. s. is Nearly
Eight Billions

Washington, \ Dec. 22.--The coun-
try's foreign trade this year probably
will reach a total of $7,8O0,000,000.
A bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce statement shows that for
the eleven months ending with No
vember exports and imports COM
bined totaled $7,l48000,000. Novem-
Der exports of $517 100000 set a new
monthly record. The highest previ-
Gus month was September, when ex-
ports wert $5,000,0GO short of No
vember. Imports fell off slightly last
month.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Buffalo Bill Is
Reported Improved

Denver, Dec. 22-The condition OF
Colonel William F. Cody buffalo
BilD, i'll at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. May DECKER, tonight was said
to be somewhat improved. Colonel
Cody has been suffering from a nerv-
GUS breakdown, aggravated by a Sc
we're cold, for about ten days. Attend
ing physicians said recovery was as
sured within few days unless he
suffers a relapse.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Fire in Theater While
Women Watch Photo PLAY

Hundreds of women and children
sat watching motion pictures in the
Sun theater while frcmen extin-
guished slight fire in the organ loft
in the rear OF the showhouse. An
electric heater ignited one OF the base
boards Of the organ. NJ. B. Horton,
organist, notified the fire department
by telephone and all was over before
the theater patrons realized that there
had been a fire
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Danish Council :.
. Ratifies Sale Of
Islands to U. s

Copenhagen, Dec. 22.-(Via Lon
don.)--King Christian, in the cabinet
council today, ratified the treaty pro-
viding for the sale of the Danish
West Indies to the United States.
This follows the passage by both
houses Of the Danish Parliament of
the bill for the ratification of the
treaty. The exchange of the rati6ca-
ton instruments will take place in
New York, probably towards the end
OF January. The Danish ratification
will be dispatched on the steamer
Helig Olav, the first liner which
leaves Copenhagen for New York,
sailing on January II
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Continued on Page Three. Column TwoD
Kansas City Man Put
On Shipping Board

Washington. Dec. %. - President
Wilson today nominated the follow
ing 10 be members of the government
shipping board:
William Denman of San Francisco,
Bernard N. Baker of Baltimore, John
A. Donald of New York, John Bar
Der White of Kansas City, Mo-, and
Theodore Brent of New Orleans. y
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Engagement of Omaha
Man to CHICAGO Girl

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-(Special Tel
egram. Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington
Leavitt announce the engagement of
their daughter, Bessie, to James H.
Boyle of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.


Temperature and precipitation departures
from the moral at Omaha since March /,
and compared with the last two years:
Normal temperature. e..................2 25
Deficiency for the day. is
Total excess since March 1....;....,. .e36
Normal precipita ton. .......... .03 inch
Deficiency for the day. .03 inch
Total rainfall since March 1....18.33 inches
Deficiency since March ss inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1876. 2.Ol inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1914. 3.19 inches
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23
No Bee Xmas Day

In order to give employ
ees of all departments of
The Bee the day off,
there will be no publica-
tion of the paper Christ
mas day. This will give
your carrier boy a de-
served holiday, which we
are sure you will not
begrudge.
No Bee Next Monday
Get Ads in for Sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23

The advertising pub
lie of Omaha have
been convinced that
they can get the Best
Results through The
Bee and pay only Ic
per word for them.
A gain of more than
$4,000 paid want ads
in 1916 is evidence of Z
their approval.
You are as close to
The Bee Want Ad Dept.
as your phone is to you
Call Tyler 1000
TOd1u
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-23

precipitation departures
Omaha since March /,
the Last fwn yaarc,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
HERE'S A new PEST
COtton-Rats from Texas Re-
ported Invading Southeast
Kansas Counties.
BIOLOGIST TO STUDY ANIMAL
v. n. Householder Of State University
Arranging Tour Of Investigation
Through infested District.

(By Merle Thorpe, Kansas University
V. H. Householder, a graduate stu
dent in biology at the University of
Kansas, is arranging tour of South
eastern Kansas the latter part of this
month at the request of farmers of
that district who report an influx Of
the cotton rat.
Little is known of the pest so far,
except that it first made its appear
ance in Texas and was given its name
because 1t destroyed cotton in that
state and fed upon, young grain. Up
to last summer the university museum
had but one specimen OF the rat and
government experts have never dealt
with it as a pest. The new invader is
about two-thirds the size of the ordi-
nary house rat, darker in color, with
smaller ears, shorter tail and rounded
head The present invasion appears
to be sporadic one similar to those
of tn gopher, or prairie dog, in other
words a migration of the cotton rat
from Texas to Kansas.
Householder will study the habits of
the cotton rat and endeavor to figure
out method of determination before
any damage has been done to the
growing crops. Reports from the same
district are that a great number of
marsh hawks are putting in an appear
ance and these birds may prove to be
the common enemy of the new pest.
Should the marsh hawk prove to be a
natural exterminator of the cotton rat,
the work of university experts will be
considerably lightened
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
so SMITH DIDN'T GET IT
Debtor Was Perfectly Willing to Pay
Bill, and the Arrangement Salts
fed All Parties.

A very angry client entered New
York lawyers office. He had called
upon debtor and asked him politely
to pay a bill of $3.50, and had been
abused for his pains. Now he wanted
the lawyer to collect it.
The lawyer demurred. The bill was
so small that 1t would cost the whole
amount to collect 1t.
No matter, said the angry one |
don't care II don't get cent as long
as that fellow has to pay IT,"
So the lawyer wrote the debtor let
ter, and in a day or two the latter APP.
peared in high dudgeon. He did not
owe any $3.50, and he would not pay.
/, Very WE'LL" said the lawyer; then
my instructions are to sue But |
should hardly think 1t would pay you
to stand suit for so small sum-"
who will get the money II pay
IT." asked the man.
The lawyer was obliged to confess
that he should.
Very WE'LL" said the debtor: that g
another matter. IL Smith isn't going
to get it, I'm perfectly willing to pay
it."-Youth's Companion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
CLEANED TOWN IN ONE DAY
Three Hundred Holton Workers, In
Guiding Women and Children, Par
tlcipated in the Securing.

Holton is willing to bet that it's the
one spotless town in Kansas. 1t was
washed, rinsed and hung on the line
to dry, so to speak, the other day. Men,
women and all the children who were
able TO leave their school work, joined.
For weeks big placards announcing
April Ia as the DAY Holton was to
clean house." have adorned the down
town windows. Civic organizations
have talked it; schools have taught it;
newspapers have boosted it. And no
Fourth of July celebration ever sur
passed it in enthusiasm.
The work of cleaning the streets and
alleys and yards was. superintendent
by the chief of the fire department,
the county health officer and the Bus
mess Mems Association. They con-
ceived the idea some three months
ago of doing in one day for Holton
what the citizens of other towns plan
to do in a week
At $3.50 o'clock In the morning at
the northwest corner of the square,
three hundred persons met. After a
short parade around the towns main
streets, picture Of the marchers was
taken and they started in TO the big
task.
All of the workers formed in cir
Gle. AS they worked, they expanded.
The circle grew larger and larger, and
each was restricted to his own district.
AS the night approached reports be-
gan reaching the headquarters of the
Business Mems Association that the
workers were finishing their districts.
At $3.50 o'clock every person engaged
had reported his part finished, and the
mayor and health officer declared not
one bit Of rubbish remained in the
town.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
AILING WOMEN
NEED THIS FAMOUS
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION

Thousands Of women who are now
blessed with robust health cannot un-
derstand why thousands Of other wom-
On continue to worry and suffer from
ailments peculiar to women when they
can obtain for a trifing sum DR..
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription which
will surely and quickly Danish all
pain, distress and misery and restore
the womanly functions to health.
This prescription of DR.. Pierce's ex-
tracted from roots and herbs is tenn
perance remedy.
To get rid Of Irregularities, or ca
tarrhal condition, to avoid pain at GER
tain times to overcome irritability
and weakness, waste no time, but get
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription in
liquid or tablet form this very day.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
"ANURIC!''
NEWEST IN CHEMISTRY

This is a recent discovery of Doctor
Pierce, head of the Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y. Experiments for sew
eral years proved that there is no
other eliminator Of uric acid compa-
rable. For those easily recognized
symptoms of inf1ammation-as back
ache, scalding urine and frequent uri-
nation, as well as sediment in the
urine, or IL uric acid in the blood has
caused rheumatism, "Anuric" acts
quickly. In rheumatism Of the joints,
in gravel and govt, invariably the
pains and stiffness which so frequently
and persistently accompany the dis
ease rapidly disappear.
Send DR.. Pierce 10c for large trial
package. Full treatment SOC. AL
druggists.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Naturally Would.

Yes said the cynical old sea cap.
tain, when l was shipwrecked In
South America came across tribe
of wild women who had no tongues"
Good gracious!" exclaimed listen.
er. How could they TALK"
They couldn't" was the reply.
THAT was what made them wild"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
STOP ITCHING INSTANTLY
With cutIeura Soap and Ointment.
Nothing Better. Trial Free.

Battle the affected part with Cuticura
Soap and apply the Ointment. For &C.
zemas, rashes, irritations, pimples, dam
druff and sore hands Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are supreme. Nothing
better, cleaner or purer than these
super-creamy emollients at any price.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Safety First,

please, dearie, don't 60 out to-
night"
But I'm only going down to the
town hall, love-"
"Oh, no! Not there! There's to be
a meeting of the Peace society, and
there may be trouble"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Souvenirs.

did your wife believe your story
about being called away to Boston on
business?"
We'll, she was inclined to doubt
It at first, but when l produced the
loaf of Boston brown bread and the
can of baked beans l bought at the
delicatessen store ON my way home
she believed every word told her"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
KEEP UNIVERSITY MEN BUSY
Citizens and Communities Of the State
Submit Many Municipal Problems
for Solution.

No department of the national gov
eminent at Washington is called upon
to answer more questions daily tnan
are the various educational units OF
the University of Kansas. Not day
passes but that some community in
the state, writes to the head of de-
partment at the University seeking the
solution of a municipal problem or
asking assistance in the eradication
of some particular pest.
II the people of certain district
believe the drinking water is not of
, the hest, they have learned that by
appealing to X. U. a remedy will be
forthcoming. Should a farmer dis
cover strange bug or worm attack
ing his crops, the University will tell
him without loss of time just what to
expect from the new invader and how
to repel 1t.
X 4 ~
Raided Kansas StilI-Florence
Stoler and John Brager, both OF Co.
roma, were arrested recently charged
with violating the United States reve-
nue. laws by the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquor without paying
license to the government, and fail
ure to have their goods registered.
Stoler was arrested week ago,
charged with the manufacture of in
toxicating liquor. after officers had
raided still which he was operat-
ing in cellar under his house. Then
the federal and local authorities be-
gan investigation. They found that
the still had been operated off and
on for about three years; that 1t was
operated by Brager at first and that
Brager sold it to Stoler, about a year
ago.
Fine Strawberry Prospects-Pros-
poets for this years strawberry crop
are of the kind the growers annually
hope for The crop will be later than
usual. but will be unusually heavy.
School Girls to Dress. Alike-Girls
of the Mcpherson High school by
vote have decided that they will have
uniform dress system in vogue at
the beginning of the next school year.
The matter was put to them by the
principal of the high school, who al
lowed them week to think over and
discuss the question: They were al
most unanimous in favor of the plan.
The girls decided that they would
wear white middies with dark skirts.
X X x
Dies on Witness While testi-
flying in the district court at Pleasan-
ton recently Mrs. Manda Hazelbaker
of Prescott, aged "a, dropped dead on
the witness stand from heart disease.
Dedicate Wesleyan Gymnasium
The new Kansas Wesleyan gymnas-
ium building, costing $4,000, was ded-
icated at Salina recently. Bishop w.
A. Quayle took part in the ceremonies.
+ 4 +
Ships $1,000 Eggs a Day.-In four
days the average egg shipments per
day from Hiawatha have been between
$1,000 and $4,000. The eggs are being
shipped to Falls City, Neb., where they
are candled and reshipped to cold
storage firms.
4 4 4
5anker-Farmer Dies-Edward Per-
due. president of the First National
bank of Atchison and of the Huron
State bank, and one of the most ex-
tensive and successful farmers in At
Gibson county, is dead at his home
near Huron. He was Sc years old.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
E0w6apoid
Operations
These Three Women Tell How They
Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal Of
Surgical Operations.

Hospitals great and necessary Institutions but they
peculiar their Many letters file in the Pnkham
Laboratory at Lynn Mass, prove that great number Of
after they have been recommended to submit to
operation have been made well by Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound. Here are three such letters All
sick women should read them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
On With the Dance.

Il could die dancing with you" said
Jones' partner as she placed her No.
IL on his corn-upholstered trilby.
THE sentiment is mutual" was all
poor Jones could gasp.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
SLIGHTLY Mixed.

I'm looking for quotation. May
be you can help me-"
What is it, madam" inquired the
polite librarian.
The one about Lady Clare Verdi
gris."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
All Hard.

II can sell you this house on very
easy payments"
That's interesting, I didn't know
there was any such thing as easy
payments"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

SOAP is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, thoss
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
DR.. KILMER'S SWAMP-ROO
A GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE

I wish to tell about my condition
Several years ago / was afflicted with
kidney and bladder troubles. My con.
dition was such that had to 60 in q
stopped position and my back caused
me much pain. / was unable to work
for about month and was all run down
and worn out. / tried other remedies
with no results until l saw your adver.
tisement and decided to try Swamp Root.
After. taking several bottles ! was re-
stored to health in fact, we keep it in
the house all the time. / cheerfully re-
commend DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root to
others afflicted with kidney and bladder
troubles.
Yours truly,
sos S. Park Street, Sapulpa, Okla.
s stste Of q Oklahoma Gaiea IS;
Personally appeared before me this
10th day Of April, 1915, j. R. Walsh, who
subscribed to the above statement and
made oath that the same is true in sub
stance and in fact.
j. T. SMITH.
Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tle. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
sforae ADV
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Their Class.

Pets vary In different climates. Z"
Eyes, suppose that In solar circles
they have sun dogs"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Not Proof.

my heart is still a sound organ"
"Yes, but 1t will not take long for
o belle to wiring It,"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
is her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Detroit, Mich.-H When ! flrst tool

with female troubles that could not do anything and doctor
said would have to undergo operation could hardly walk
without help when read about the Compound what
had others thought would try It, got bottle Of
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and package Of lydia
They helped and today lam able work and lam well
Mrs THos DIVER, $50 Milwaukee Ave, East Detroit Mich
hearing down pains and Inflammation tried several doctors and
they al told the story that never could get well without
good many other medicines that recommended to and none
Of them helped until friend advised to give Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial The first bottle helped kept
taking don't know what to be sick any more and
am picking up weight old and weigh 16 pounds
will be the greatest pleasure to me can have the 9ppor
tunty to recommend to any other suffering IRENE
you would like special advice write TO Lydia Pinkham
Mass Your letter VIII be opened
read and held IN strict confidence
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Beautiful, clear white clothes delights
the laundress who uses Red Crosa Ball
Blue. All grocers. Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

That man has truly reached the
limit Of perfection who fully deserves
the good opinion he has Of himself.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
important TO Mothers
What He Wanted to Know.

Where do you intend to spend the
summer
I'm going to find some nice quiet
place in the country, where you are
not required to dress deliberately,
where the food is simple and whole
some and abundant and the expense
moderate" e4ale a. r.
What wanted to know is where
you are going. don't care anything
about your pleasant dreams"
L.. h. 4, In hnn Rc.ll
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
q laxative-three for Q cathartic.-Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Natural Effect.

What's that old duffer croaking
about now?"
Says he has frog in his throat"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

The Lord loveth cheerful giver-
and so does every man. woman and
child on earth.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white
clothes, Red Cross Ball Blue, American
made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

In order to pose as first-class the.
orist a man must have perfect con
fidence In his imagination.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Prove What Swamp.ROOt win Do For 70
A Son-of-a-Gun.

Omar-Marks fell asleep in a car
and awoke to find his pockets rifled.
Heiny-He must have been loaded.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

The almighty dollar covers q multi
iude Of queer transactions.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Any man may fool other men, but
1T takes a genius to fool a woman.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

The Proper Thing.
Il feel that l am going all to pieces.
my dear, collect yourself"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Young people who marry for fun are
In a different humor by the time the
divorce court is sighted.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
Contrary Reason

why is that man out OF the run
ming"
Because he has no standing"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Marinette, VISIT went to The doctor and
he told me must have an operation for a female
married only a short time. would have terrible
pains and my hands and feet were cold all the
time. took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was cured, and feel better in every
because am so thankful that feel well again"
Mrs. FRED BEHNKE, Marinette, Wis.
Detroit. Mich.-aWhen first took Lydia T.
Pfnkham,a Vegetable Compound ] was so run down
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

THIS Is THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger If you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs by
using la Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

6anker-Farmer Dies-Edward Per-
due. president of the First National
bank Of Atchison and of the Huron
State bank, and one Of the most ex-
tensive and successful farmers in At
Gibson county, is dead at his home
near Huron. He was Sc years old.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27
PATENTS %ssssB E Ss1f%ss Y H;s
huv " est references. Best results.

Iya AUnnfc Sell guaranteed extracts, perfumes,
ave territory Pearsall Mfg. Co.. Des Aoines, Iowa
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-04-27

Train Hit Handcar-West bound
Santa Fe passenger train No. ZIG
struck railroad handcar about two
miles east of Emporia, killing ono
Mexican track laborer and injuring
three other Mexicans, two severely.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-27
Exports Break Records.

Washington, Jan. 27.-American ex-
ports increased 70 per cent in 1915
and reached a total of $3,555, 100000,
breaking all previous records -
Figures today by the Department
of Commerce show that heavy exports
and declining imports together set a
new American trade balance record
of 100000. Imports were the
smallest since 1912.
The country's total foreign trade
exports and mports-passed the $5,-
000,0OO,0OO mark during the year,
each month showing heavier exports,
until December's reached 1858, 900, 900.
The trade balance of close to $4,000
100000 was five times greater than in
1914, when it stopped at 1926, 900, 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-27
Trustees Declare Sewer Work
Emergency Under 8-Hour Law

At midnight session of the city
trustees last night they declared the
construction of the new sewer system
to be emergency work under the pro-
visions of the states S-hour law ap-
plying to public contracts.
Mayor Swanson said today: "This
action was taken upon the advice of
seven practicing physicians and will
allow Contractor Kennedy to work his
force of men 9 hours per day.
"The physicians declared that the
present restricted area in which the
city maintains sewer facilities is liable
at any time to cause an epidemic.
"The city has outgrown the district
served by the old sewer system and
that system is not giving safe results
where it is in operation.
"Another serious matter which was