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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
Shumway Says
Mineral Rights
Must Be Saved

Lincoln, Dec. 50.-(Special)- Res
crvation of sub-surfacc rights in the
leasing of school lands is advocated
by the new land commissioner, G. L.
Shumway. He believes that there
may come time when oil may be dis
covered in Nebraska and he believes
that the state should reserve its rights.
He says
Nebraska has practically no mineral laws,
nothing tina separates the surface and sub
surface rights on public lands. Yet. pco-
pie who know oil business have their fin
gers on thousands Of acres Of titled real
estate in the midst OF which are many sec
lions OF state school land. Oil men are
working over Scottsbiuff Sioux Dawes and
Germs are interested in western Nebraska Z:
one is already drilling. One or more of these
fields likely will prove productive. There
are geological structures, and oil Secp indi-
cations.
All future leases Of school lands should
reserve 10 the state the sub-surface rights
Prospectors leases should be allowed upon
the payment of not less than 800 for one
years privilege, or upon execution Of a bond
of $4,000 that well will be put down
within year 10 depth of 1000 feet unless
commercial oil or gas is found at less
depth.
The customary royalty charged by the
state of Wyoming for operation on a single
half section paid the school fund $3.50. 900
in one year, and is still paying thousands
monthly into the state treasury. In addi-
tion to oil and gas there are potash beds
volcanic ash in extensive quantities, and
tripoli beds. Usually clay beds are found
beneath the roots of sbue stem grass. and
these will he needed to build substantial
roads through the sand hill regions.
! suggest these with the hope that
statute will be evolved, which mean much
to the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
Gatzemeyer Will Probated
After Iona Court Fight

West Point, Neb., Dec. 50.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The case in county court,
wherein it was sought to probate the
will OF the late Francis Gatzemeyer,
pioneer settler, was stubbornly
fought on both sides, the estate being
very valuable and some of the heirs
Directing because of the alleged in
competence of the testator. At the
conclusion Judge Dewald admitted
the will to probate.
The Cunning County Farmers in
stitute will be held in West Point on
January E. Miss Louise Meredith Of
Lincoln will be one of the principal
speakers and will give demonstra-
ton OF quick breads"
J. V. Bennett, late of Surprise, is
the new Northwestern station agent
in Beemer, taking the place Of George
Heilman, who has occupied that posi-
ton for the last ten years. Mr.. He'll
man has been promoted to the posi-
ton OF agent in Neigh.
The Farmers Union Cooperative
society has elected new officers as
follows: President Samuel Karlen;
vice plCSluCul, Sldl CulC ICSSlSl, oCl-
retary-treasurer, Stanley Herzinger,
Mrs. Katherine Stahl Weltkamp,
mother of c. c. Stahl, formerly Of
this place and now of Norfolk, died
in Denver, Colo, Monday morning.
Guy V. Vandeberge and Miss Clara
Rise were joined in marriage We'd
nesday i'll Omaha. The attendants
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Miller
of Clearwater. The contracting par
ties will establish their home on the
farm, northeast of this city.
News has been received here of the
death in Creston, Neb., of Charles
Romberg, son Of the late George
Romberg, one Of the first settlers of
Cunning county. He was IS years old.
He was cashier of the State Bank of
Creston, which he organized last
spring.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
IMPROVED WAY
TO DRAFT BILLS
Committee to Recommend
Betterment in System
Makes Report.
CENSOR FOR ALL MEASURES

From a Staff Correspondent)
Lincoln, Dec. 30.-(Special.)-
committee selected from members OF
the senate and house to recommend
an improvement in the methods OF
introduction OF bills and consideratio
OF the same has finished its report
and recommends several things OF IN
terest, as follows:
Before introduction In each house all bills
shall he referred to this committee for ex-
animation in order to secure the following
results
Consolidation Of duplicate bills.
Where the same bill Is introduced in both
senate and house to secure the printing Of
the two bills from the same form at fair
price.
Preparation Of bills for the printer in ac
cordance with the legislative rules Of 1915,
viz: Amcndatory bills, when printed. shall
show on their face the part OF the old
statute stricken out, the part retained and
the new matter proposed.
Comparison of bills with existing constt-
tuition and statute In order that they may
be put In the best legal form to harmouiIe
Herewith.
Revision OF each bill as a whole, or any
part thereof, In order to secure greater
brevity and clearness.
No changes In any bill shall be made by
the committee on revision except with the
consent OF the member or members intro
ducing the bill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
Gothenburg Banks in
Prosperous Condition

Gothenburg, Neb., Dec. 30.-(Spe-
cial THAT this part of the state is
in a prosperous condition is shown
by the bank statements which were
turned into the comptroller of the
currency on November 10. The total
deposits of Gothenburg banks on No
veinber 10, 1916, show $l,02, 1905,
The Gothenburg State bank heads the
list of all banks in Dawson county
with deposits of $46S'37749. the First
National of Lexington being second
and the First State of this city being
third.
The deposits of the Gothen burg
banks exceed the total deposits of any
town on the Union Pacific railroad
between Kearney and North Platte,
on the Burlington between Grand
Island and Alliance and on the Bur-
lington High line between Holdrege
and Sterling, Colo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
MEMBERS APPEAR
FOR THE SESSION
Speaker Jackson Has Not Yet
Said Whether He Will
Y Run.
TRUMBLE AS RUNNER UP
(From Staff CorrespondenD

(From a Staff Correspondent
Lincoln, Dec 30.-(Spccial Tcle-
gram. Late trains this afternoon
brought in many members of the
legislature, which will convene next
Monday at noon. Plans for caucuses
are being made and the call for a
caucus OF the democrats OF the house
has been signed, making the date
Monday evening at $50 at the Lin
dell hotel 1t is understood that the
other caucuses will be held about
the same time.
But three of the Douglas county
delegation are on hand. J. II. Grad
dock, Jerry Howard and Jens Nielsen
having arrived, but it is understood
that the delegation may be divided
on candidates when it comes to the
spcakcrship.
The latest advent into the speaker
ship race is Representative George
= w Fuller of Seward. Mr.. Fuller has
served in several sessions.
Depends on Jackson.
What Speaker Jackson may make
up his mind to do lends an uncer-
tainty to the contest. Should he con-
clude to step in it is probable that
he would land, but if the feeling
started by some of the members that
the job should be passed around,
should convince Mr.. Jackson that he
ought not to be candidate, it is prob
ably c. w. Trumblc of Sherman
would be the popular candidate to
start with because of his long expert
cnce and ability to hold down the
members when debates get warm.
]. A. Oils of Ord and J. A. Reifen-
rath Of Crofton are in the running,
but the honor of chief runner-up be-
longs to Trumble.
Lieutenant Governor Howard is on
the ground and minglmg with the men
over whom he will hold the mallet
during the session, although but four,
McAllister of Antelope, Bushee Of
kimball Beal of Custer and Adams OF
Crawford have appeared so far.
As to Chaplains.
There are three candidates for chap
lain of the house. H. c. NJ. Berming-
ham of Omaha, T. D. Davis of Mil
ford and Ralph Miller of Lincoln, but
as there are two preachers among the
membership, it has been suggested
that these change off and save the
salary.
The two members are F. A. Reisner,
a republican of Thomas county, and
Frank Mills Of Lancaster. demo-
crat. In the senate there is no one
with license to pray and so chap
lain will have to be hired to guide the
thoughts of the. members to good
deeds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
Citizenship to Enter
Into Contest for Office

Fairbury, Neb, Dec. 30-(Special.)
Oscar NJ. Garnsey, the present re-
publican district clerk, has refused
TO turn over his Office to Charlie
Hughes, the clerk-elect, asserting that
the new incumbent is not qualified. to
fill the office bv not being a citizen
OF the United States Mr.. Hughes,
the democratic clerk-elect. was born
in Canada and came to this country
when E weeks of age. He never took
out naturalization papers. Garnsey,
the present incumbent, alleged that
he is not qualified on this account to
hold the Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
To Cut Ice BY Electricitv.

Gothenburg. Neb., Dec. 3O.-tSpe-
cial.)-The Gothenburg Light and
Power company will commence cut
ting ice on Lake Helen here next
week for the Pacific Fruit Express
company. The ice loading plant here
is one of the largest in the west, and
all the work will be done by cleo
trlcity this year even to the cutting
of the ice which will be cut with an
electric saw.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
Hotel Commissioner
Saves Little M0ne\

Lincoln, Dec. 30-(Special) THE
hotel commission, through the bust
ness management of Colonel Phil
Alderman saved $5,086,65 from the ap-
preparation OF 1890 made by the
legislature.
Receipts of the office turned into
the treasury were $6,406 Total in
spection were $3,462 and fire escapes
installed seventy eight.
During the present biennum. less
than one-fourth as many complaints
were received as during the former
biennum.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31

All you have to do is call Tyler 1000
ask for Mr.. Addison, he does nothing
but take care of Room Advertise
ments. 1t will only cost ONE CENT
PER WORD much less than the other
Omaha papers charge for the same
service-and you'll rent your rooms.
Act .NOWJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31
A Good Cough Remedy.

A Good Cough Remedy.
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey will ease your
cough, soothe the raw spots and prevent SC
rous lung ailments. Csc. All druggists
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31

Well pleased with the re-
turns The Bee brought her to
this ad. Rooms were rented.
Mrs. West 263l Harry St.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-31

ATTRACTIVE room. white furniture
cretonne covering. modern home,
walking distance: serve breakfast;
everything above average: good
service. Harvey 3lsS.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21

and the declaratory legislation by Con-
gress, III opposition to the vast wealth
represented by the railroad corporations,
marks new era in the progress of
humanitarianism
''ln addition to the important and
vital legislation specifically enumerated
you will find the complete record of
legislation secured in the, interest of la
Dor during the Sixty-third and Sixty
fourth Congresses, and approved bv
President Wilson, in the inclosed book
let.
"The American Federation Of Labor
has declared that it is not partisan to
political party, but is partisan to
principle. Labor has emphasized the
principle of rewarding its friends by re-
turning to public office those who have
worked for and voted for legislation in
the interest of labor. In harmony with
the political policy of the American la
Dor movement, President Gompers, on
August 25, 1916, made the following
statement
In my experience with the United
States Congresses during two score
years ! have not seen anything like the
fine spirit toward labor, toward the
rights and welfare of all the people, per-
vading all the branches of the Wilson
administration. Labor has been recog-
nized neither in the spirit of Difference
on the one hand, nor of patronage on
the other.
"'But the spirit of recognition has
been the right one-that labor should
be made part of the national coun-
ellis; that its patriotism should be con-
ceded, and that its knowledge of its own
needs should give it paramount voice in
legislation directly and peculiarly affect
ing its own rights.
"'This fundamental right spirit has
guided the Wilson administration to
wise and righteous labor LEGISLATION,
Because of that spirit and its results in
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
The Central Labor Council
Endorses The Labor Legislation by Democratic Party
in Congress, Presenting Strong Plea For The
Re election of Woodrow Wilson.


"a eolilin''ilGation IRON 1rant Ham
.on W was ltao Delore tile central LABOR
Soulio'l, rev nights ago. MIR. Hamll-
u .pll is t'le ieelslatiVe comnltteeman OF
i,le i A''lelicah federation OF Labor. ihe
ie:ei le.tei contained statement OF labor
i.sisl"'ioii enacted py the Democratic
paits III congress ana presenting a
StiohS pea lor the re-election OF Presi-
uelll Wilson, was READ TO Council. After
some discussion 1t was decided, with but
lew u'ssentins votes, to print the letter
Ill ''ie olrcial organ:
"CHIcAGo. ILL.,. Sent % 1915
"To An T.,J, TI,:o.:.,.
az n ,ao u"' "'0"''"
III, IN l'oo tle american Federation oi!
i-dDol liiausurated polltical policy OF
administering 10 IT'S enemies stlnging
iep''ke' re"arding It's trends and elect
ilis trade uhlonists with paid-up cards
wherever opportunity presented, AS a
l Iesun OF tle pursuance OF that policy
lliere are now seventeen trade-union
members OF congress, and the legisla-
non that mas been passed by that body
IN the last tour years is OF the most Vi
tai concern to all who labor. In i'm
portance this legislation transcends all
legislation of preceding Congresses.
"Througf the efforts of the American
Federation of Labor. Congress passed
and President Wilson signed the CLAW
ton law. For the first time in the his
tory Of all legislative bodies of the
world, a fundamental principle of free
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21

definite laws and policies how can liber-
ty-loving Americans loyal to the Repub-
lie and its ideals fail to sustain an Ex-
ecutve who has done so much for their
realization?
There is now in progress a national
campaign, and the men and women of
labor are soon to declare their. choice
as to who shall direct the affairs of our
national government during the coming
four years.
Freedom of action on the economic
and political fields is cardinal prin-
cple upheld bv the men and women of
labor. Likewise in the political contest
now being waged, freedom of opinion
and action must be maintained. Every
unonist must be accorded the inalien-
able right to decide for himself what
his attitude shall be.
''In the light of these facts the record
of President Wilson and his opponent
have been compiled and can be placed
in the hands of all unionists so that their
decision can be rendered upon the rec
ords.
"If it be consistent with the desire Of
your membership to select committee
for the distribution of literature giving
labors viewpoint, same will be furnished
in any quantity desired by addressing
the undersigned. If it be deemed de-
sirable to assist in any other way, that
of forming trade union clubs, etc, CO.
operation will be extended.
with labors story given through
literature to the non-union as well as
the union men, we can confidently await
their verdict.
Trusting that favorable consideration
will be taken by your organization, | am,
"Yours fraternally,
"GRANT HAMILTON,
"Legislative Committeeman, American
Federation of Labor, Room 1919,
Karpen Building, Chicago, ILL.,"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
NEW CORE MAKERS UNION.

St Louis, NIo.-Business a g t
Charles Markham, OF the Molders' I'm
ion, after much work, has organized a
strong Core Makers Union, with a
charter from the International Molders'
Union, composing most of the men en-
ployed in the Granite City foundries.
International Organizer Charles Will
kerson, of the same union, has also
formed new Core Makers Unions in In
dependence, Mo-, and lola, Kan.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21

"Legislative Committeeman, American
Federation of Labor, Room 1919,
Karpen Building, Chicago, ILL.,"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
CARPENTERS RAISE WAGES.

Port Arthur, Texas.-Carpenters' I'M
ion has successfully negotiated new
wage agreement with employers. Wages
are increased 10 cents an hour and an adj
ditional 2t4 cents increase will be grant
ed the first of the year Eight hours will
constitute days work.
Boiler makers and helpers employed
at the refineries have raised wages from
10 to 25 cents per day as the result OF
conferences. The eight-hour day is
agreed to.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
PAYERS MAKE GAINS.

New York-Secretary Hannah of the
International union of PAYERS and ram
mermen, reports that wage increases
averaging so cents a day, have been Sc
cured in Pittsburgh Cleveland, Cincin-
natl, Albany, Buffalo and Baltimore.
Similar gains have been made by as
phalt workers in San Francisco, St.
Louis, Cleveland, Chicago and New
York
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
NEW UNION TOBACCO WORKERS

Middletown, Ohio-President Mean
drews and Secretary Evans, Of the In
ternational Tobacco Workers Union,
formed new union of the employees
of the Polar Bear Tobacco Co., some
five hundred in all 1t is said that the
chances are also good to establish I'M
ion factory controlled by the American
Tobacco Co.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21

"How's your boy Josh getting along
with his studies?"
"Pleasantly," replied Farmer Corn
tossel. "He don't bother EN- nome
Washington Star.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-10-21
Labeled.

Proud Mother OF Freshman-My son,
why do all the young men wear soft
shirts?
Freshman (hesitating)-Why, moth
er, really am not sure, but | think it's
to distinguish them from the assistant
proiessors.-Yale Record
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
ARKANSAS BOYS AND GIRLS
 AIDING IN FARM OUTPUT
Boys Bettering Corn and Live Stock, While Girls Join the Canning
 Clubs-1,000 Farms Listed.

Fayetteville, May 3i-Ten thous- and girls living on Arkansas farms and more than 1000 farm wives have enrolled this year in one or another club or contest under the auspices of the Extension Division of the Uni versity of Arkansas.
 The boys will be interested i'll pro- ducing better corn and better live stock, as in former years. Especial efforts will be made to increase the number of girls and women com peting in the canning clubs.
 While 1000 boys i'll every county of the state will pit their efforts against one another to produce the best stand Of corn, only 5000 girls so far are enrolled in the canning clubs.
 In urging members of canning clubs "on every farm" bulletin is- sued by the University says:
 This is the year of preparedness and every farm house i'll the. state should have this fall cellar-full oi canned goods for the family. Don't think it is your duty to support the town grocer by buying from him a supply of tomatoes and peaches. Let him buy your surplus cans ot garden stun or trade coffee and sugar for it.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
llth District Rebakah Convention.

The annual convention of the Fourteenth District of the Arkansas Assembly of Rebekah lodges will be held in Mena the 26th day of this month with the Holly Rebekah lodge. No. Fl. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rachels of Searcy. president of the State As sembly. and Mrs. Medora A. Reid of Little Rock. the Assembly secretary will be present. Delegates are ex- pected from TeXarkana, DeQueen- Hope. Lockesburg. Gillham and sew eral other places The morning ses- sion from to l0:30 will be an open one and the public is cordially in- vited to attend. The address of well come will be given by Mayor J H. Hamilton and the response by Miss Ada Grady of Lockesburg.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
W. II. Rector Made Strong Address t0 Little Rock Bar ASSocia.ion

to Little Rock Bar Association
 Little Rock. May 3i.-W. H Reetor of the Little Rock bar started some thing Tuesday afternoon at the meeting of the Arkansas Bar Asso- citation, when he read vigorous pa- per in favor of callingt a constitu- tlonal eonvention He argued that the state has outgrownEthe nrpsfff orgSanlc law, and that a new consti- tutioh IS necessary to the prosperity ana material welfare of the state.
 MT: Rector was supported in his position by Ira D. Oglesby of Fort smith, Judge J. B. Baker of Mel- bourne, and Judge Sam w. Wood of Marshall. The gist of their argu- ment was that the old constitution IS too small and restricted for a state that has grown so much since 1874, when lt was written. Judge Wood said 1t was like a man saving that he never needed a new pair of trousers-he could patch the old ones, but after awhile he could not tell where the old cloth stopped and the patches began.
 Those who took issue with these speakers and opposed the calling of a constitutional convention were Judge Guy Fulk of Little Rock. Chief Justice McCulloch, and H M. Armistead of Little Rock. They argued that the old constitution. written by some of the best men the state ever produced is good enough for the state today and that it is an inopportune time to make a change.
 There are about three hundred lawyers from all parts of the state attending the meeting. and eighty four new members were admitted
 The convention will close this afternoon with the election of off, cers, reports of committees, and other business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTEST ENDS
Mrs. W. l.. MoseIey and Her Section
 Won by Margin of 75 Points.

A contest in the Sunday school o1 the NJ. E. church, South. was closed recently with Mrs. w. L. Moseley and her section as the victors with lead of 75 points over every other section.
 The school had been divided into ten sections of 9 persons each, with a leader in charge of each section. Tn the contest a new member was counted as points, and the attend ance of old members 1 point. The object was to stimulate regularity of attendance and increase in mem bership. Superintendent NJ. P, Ol- ney. in checking over the attend ance finds that only twelve mem bers out of the entire school have been in attendance every Sunday during the past three months.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
ARKANSAS LAW LIBRARY.
Supreme Court Reports Coming One
 Each Two Months.

Little Rock, June 6--At the pres ent rate of publication, 1t will not be long before the biggest unit in the library of an Arkansas lawyer will be the Arkansas Supreme court reports They are coming from the press at the rate of one every two months. The ii9th is being deliv- from May to July. 1915. No. t2i will be out in about three weeks and the first proofs are being read on No. i2l. which will bring it up to February 1, 1916 J. V. Johnson the reporter, estimates that it will take Nos. i22 and f23 to bring the reports down to the current sessions of the court 4 complete set Of Ar kansas reports makes a good start on a law library.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
Be Prepared! Buy Soods Isq5 Son' Dry

IF preparedness when we correctly antc
 pated the market condition advancing prices emen
 dousy heavy prices low have in past obtain the our foresoh and buying facilities and urgently advise you buy your summer supplies of Household Linens Sheets Sheetngs Spreads Towels Napkins Domesc Gnghams Percaes Shngs and all yard goods We know that duplicate any these high grade qualities the low prices them and position offer such values again this With exceptions articles have not advanced prices remarkable with conditions they and prices jumping up they past few months
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-08
storm at Hughes Springs, Tex.

Hughes Springs. Tex. June D. One of the most destructive hail storms remembered here passed through this section yesterday Damage done to growing crops and corn that had been laid by is esti- mated to amount to thousands oi dollars. Windows were broken on the north side of buildings, trees were stripped of their foliage and gardens were ruined by the large hail stones. as big as hens eggs. Old settlers declare they never witnessed such destruction in this section oi fhn state