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Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
FIGHT ON ROYSE
COMING TO HEAD
Several Candidates for Place
He Has Held for Fifteen
Years.
DEMOS ARE VERY HUNGRY

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Lincoln, Dec. l0.-(Special. )-One
of the important positions which the
new governor, Keith Neville, will have
to fill is that OF secretary OF the State
Banking board, place held by f
Royse for several years, under both
republican and democratic governors
This year there is to be some oppo-
sition to Mr.. Royse, the fact that the
democrats have captured everything
in an elective way seeming to increase
their political appetites rather than
appease the craving, and it is possible
that Notwithstanding Mr.. Royse has
generally been considered a very eff
cient official his head may have to
fall into the political basket to satisfy
democratic official hunger.
State Treasurer Hall has taken a
stand in favor of a change, which
may make trouble for Mr.. Royse. Mr..
Hall is not member of the State
Banking board, as the members OF
that board consist of the governor,
attorney general and auditor. but he
is in a position, being q banker as
well as state treasurer, to have some
influence in the matter
Those After Place.
Aspirants for the position from the
democratic side OF the political fence
are c. E. Reynolds Of Rising City,
John Tully OF Crete, and it is also
understood that Jens Nielsen, repre-
sentative ELECT from Douglas county,
is a candidate. In fact, Mr.. Nielsen
intimated that he would accept the
position when in Lincoln two weeks
ago.
Several attempts have been made in
the past to get the scalp Of Secretary
Royse, but none Of them has been
successful Mr.. Royse first took on
the duties OF secretary of the State
Banking board when appointed in
1901, and the most successful attempt
was made in 1909, when Governor
Shallenberger appointed Sam Patter-
son. However, the injunction suit
which held up the state guaranty law
for two years prevented Patterson
from taking the office and when the
suit was finally settled republican
governor was in the executive Offices
and Mr.. Royse was reappointed.
Governor Morehead made no
change when he was elected and re-
fused to appoint a new man when
elected the second time, so that Mr..
Royse has been in Office for about fif-
teen years. He has made a popular
official during all that time, but in the
raid on the republican trenches his
head NAV have to fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Belgium's Struggle
For Liberty Villas
Inspiration, He Says

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. l0-Belgium' s
heroic example in maintaining an I'M
equal struggle in behalf of what it
believed its right, is Francisco Vii
las inspiration in his own struggle,
according to copies of his recent pro-
clamation, brought to the border to-
night by refugees. This manifesto,
which was printed at San Andreas,
Chihuahua, ends with the slogan.
Mexico for the Mexicans," in heavy
type, and bears the name of Villa
as General in chief"
"Our fatherland also has arrived
at the solemn moment when we must
oppose the ,tnjustifed invasion by our
eternal enemies, til barbarians Of the
north" fT.'. "
He declared his only object was
to overthrow treachery and place in
the presidency any capable patriot.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Heavy Loss Results
When Grain Stacks Burn

Gothenburg, Neb., Dec. 10.-(Spe-
cial.)-F. E. Virgins, who lives six
miles south of here, lost twenty-six
stacks of small grain, barley and oats,
by FIRE, the circumstances indicating
undoubtedly the work of an incendiary.
The first fire occurred about o'clock
on his home place, where bunch
of stacks were fired. Two hours later
his stacks on the Harris ranch at Will
low Island we're burning. Mr.. Wig
gins was in Omaha and did not return
till this morning. He carried $4,000
insurance. The value of the grain was
placed at over $4,000. Insurance ad-
justers are at work.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Postoffice Clerks Want
Time and Half for Overtime

Resolutions we're adopted at a
meeting Of the Omaha Postofiice
Clerks union, local No. 1874, Sunday
favoring legislation looking to time
and half for all overtime in excess
Of eight hours a day. The bill intro
duced by Congressman Tague, that
fixes the entrance salary for all post
Office clerks and carries in FIRST and
second class postoffices at 5000 and
provides for automatic yEarly In
creases until the maximum Of 81 500
is reached, was endorsed.
The vote taken on the referendum
ballot for the amalgamatioh between
the National Federation Of Postoffice
Clerks and the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Mail Clerks was unanimous.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
BACKSLIDERS LACK
NERVE TO FINISH
Fear of Scoffers Keeps Many
From Attending Church,
Says Rev. Burrows.
LEARN BY SUFFERING

"The reason that 10000 OF the $4,000
Billy Sunday converts in Omaha are
backsliders is that they are not will
ing to go the whole distance and &C
cept Christ's cross and endure the suf-
ferings and privations that are con-
nected with walking in the narrow
way said Rev. H. c. Burrows, pas
tor of the Oak Street Methodist
church, in his sermon yesterday
morning.
THE winning of the 5000 who have
held to their pledges takeYwhen they
hit the sawdust trail is bountiful re-
turn for the time spent here by Mr..
Sunday We are filled with thanks
giving today that several Billy Sum-
day converts are active workers in
our own church. And in nearly every
other church in the city you will find
them in various numbers"
Rev. Mr.. Burrows took as his text,
Though He was son, yet learned
He obedience by the things that He
suffered"
1--WE don't appreciate enough today
just how much Christ suffered during
his sojourn on EARTH" he said. There
were eighteen years, from the time
He was IL till He was 80 years old,
during which He was struggling in a
human way supporting His widowed
mother We don't know much OF those
years. OF what He endured during
the three years after He was 80 years
IL
ever suffered like He did
HE felt all that any man could feel
and much more, because He suffered
without any guilt of His own. Yet
never a complaint passed His lips.
Afraid Of the SCOTS.
To-day many Christians won't even
put themselves out enough for the
sake of Christ to attend the services
held in their church for worshipping
Him. They are afraid of the SCOTS
of the world. They ares at ease in
Zion The church gets no more OF
their time or effort or money than
they can help.
christians who do .tread the path
of suffering with their Master find joy
and peace that are their full reward,
joy and peace that pass the under
standing of worldlings. This is but
one of the rewards for the suffering
they are willing to undergo for His
sake.
"We are soon to celebrate the COM
ing of Christ to save the sin-cursed
world. Let US approach that season
with the true, pure Joy Of worship. the
Joy of sinners welcoming the One
who has come with the depth of love
to rescue them from eternal death.
There is tendency to make
Christmas a secular affair, time
merely of the giving and receiving
of gifts and the eating of big dinners.
We need to emphasize more the di-
vine side of Christmas, which y the
only foundation Of it Gifts and feast
ing are all right, but let them come
after full contemplation of the glori-
Gus mission of the Christ"
Rev. w. w. Ward OF. Benson ad-
dressed the congregation in the, eve
ming
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11

Washington, Dec. lo.-Recent per-
sonal Investigations OF conditions in
England, France and Germany re-
yealed that the mass Of the people in
all these countries are anxious for
peace, Miss Madeline Doty of New
York told the annual meeting of the
Woman's Peace party tonight. The
speaker said the lack Of accurate news
in one group of belligerent countries
regarding conditions in the other
group is mainly responsible for the
continuation of hostilities.
1.-THE people of France and Eng
land, have been told by responsible
persons" said the speaker, ARE
heartily sick of this, war. Because
Lloyd George and other persons have
been crying that Germany, the power
full must be crushed, if England and
France are to survive, the people have
come to believe that such is the
truth. As matter of fact, the peo-
pie OF Germany are weak and they
want to see peace.
ITO say that England and France
by continuing the war will crush
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
GEORGE P. BEMIS,
EX-MAYOR, DEAD

! date for that office up to then, namely
4,484. He was elected to succeed him
self in the fall OF 1898, receiving a
plurality of 2,l09 votes over three
other candidates. He was reform
mayor and his administrations were
marked by cleanness and efficiency.
While mayor, Mr.. Bemis gained
great distinction by the manner in
which he welcomed distinguished
guests and great national gatherings,
such as the national convention of the
peoples party and the grand lodge Of
the Odd Fellows and the lllustrious
Mobiles OF the Imperial Council OF the
Mystic Shrine. OF his message as re-
firing mayor. The Bee said:
1T is clear-cut and business-like
presentation of the situation OF the
municipal government. 1t affords a
comprehensive review to the city of
the various franchised corporations
and embodies recommendations for
the promotion and protection OF the
city's interests in dealing with them
in the future. 1t points out the i'm
perative necessity OF radical retrench-
ment in every branch of the municipal
government and suggests appropriate
remedies for existing abuses. 1t will
be many year before Omaha secures
another mayor who will be as devoted
to its welfare and as courageous in
the discharge of his duty as George
P. Bemis."
Extensive Traveller.
Mr. Bemis was all extensive trav-
'eler. He accompanied Mr. Train on
his second tour around the world,
visiting Japan, China and India and
returning by way of the Red Sea and
Suez canal to Marseilles, where Mr..
Train organized $4,000 of the Com
mune, the International and the Ligue
du Midi, while Paris was being be-
sieged by the Prussians and for a
short time held possession of the city
by coup d'etat.
Besides his wife Harriet l., Mr..
Bemis is survived by a, brother,
Emery of Boston, Mass.
The funeral will be from the Flor
ence home Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock, Father M. ]. Barratt of St.
Phillip Neri's church officiating. The
body will be placed in a vault in the
Forest Lawn cemetery and latter sent
to Waltham, Mass, for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
South Dakota Farmer
Is Killed Under Auto

Rosholt. S. D., Dec. l0.--(Special.)
Frank Roberts, well known
farmer Of this vicinity, was instantly
killed when he was caught under his
overturned automobile and had his
neck broken. While going at a good
rate of speed one Of the front wheels
OF the automobile broke, causing the
machine to turn turtle. His l2-year-
old daughter was riding with him.
She escaped death, but was severely
injured. The dead man is survived by
widow and large family. He was
a leading member OF the Modern
Woodnicn lodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Overdose of Morphine
Fatal TO Unidentified Man

An unidentified man was found by
the police early Sunday morning at
Twelfth and Davenport suffering ap-
parently from an overdose of NOR
phine. He failed to regain conscious
ness under a police surgeons treat
ment and died short time later in
the St. Joseph hospital. Coroner
Crosby has the body and will hold an
inquest. The man was about IS years
old. smooth shaver, weighed approx
mately 1870 pounds and was rather
ueI1 dressed
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
chamberlain,s Tablets.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
iousness and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment Of those diseases. People who
have suffered for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to OBJ
tain any permanent relief, have been
completely cured by the use of these
tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are
also Of great value for biliousness.
Chronic constipation may be perma-
nently cured by taking Chamberlain
Tablets and observing the plain
printed directions with each bottle.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Chancellor Avery Wants
An AlI-Year Session

Kansas City, Dec. l0.-Missouri
Valley Conference Governing board
endorsed addresses by Chancellor
Samuel Avery of the University Of
Nebraska on the desirability Of an
all-year session of the institutions Of
higher learning"
The plan advanced by Chancellor
Avery would make state institutions
places of continuous instruction with
a staff always on the ground to teach
the applicants.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Mrs. Pope Injured.

Orleans, Neb., Dec. i0.-(Special. J
Mrs. William Pope was painfully
cut on the face and head and her
little sons nose seriously bruised
when two automobiles eollided at the
foot of the hill near the high school
building last evening. Charles Lewis,
IS. L. Dood and Arlcy Coe were in
one car and Henry Pope, Mrs. Viii
liam Pope and little son and Miss
Sophia Pope were the occupants OF
the other car.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Stock Plague Cost
Is Nine Millions

Washington, Dec. l0-Nine million
dollars is the sum last years cpl.
demic of foot and mouth disease took
from federal and state treasures, &C
cording to the annual report today
Of the Bureau of Animal Husbandry,
That, however, does not represent the
full cost, il is declared, as owners
were paid for their animals on meat
value basis, which did not represent
the value OF thousands of animals
slaughtered.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Harlan County Court.

Alma, Neb., Dec. l0.--(Special. y
District court convenes here Thurs
day, December IA, for an equity term,
with Judge H. S. DUNCAN on the
bench. There are thirty-three cases
on the docket, four Of them divorce
cases. The equity term was called for
December ii, but was adjourned to
December IA.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Soldiers Home Notes.

Grand Island. Dec. s.--(speciai. Frank
lin Jacoby. who Just returned from the
West hospital to his old quarters In the
main building, is confined to his cot and
suffering much pain from his old disability.
The reports from the hospitals yesterday
morning were quite encouraging DR.. wag-
genor Is handling the situation alone, and
says he does not expect his assistant to
return until the forepart OF the week.
william II. Sidner has given up his Cali
fcrnia trip for the winter on account Of poor
health.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
Mccook Children Badly Burned.

McCook, Neb., Dec. l0-(Special.)
Two small children OF John Bat
trell Of South McCook we're burned,
one of them seriously, early Saturday
morning, when lamp overturned in
their bed room, setting fire to the bed
and children's clothing. Mr.. Battrell
Is employed in the Burlington round
house here. The house and contents
were but little damaged by the fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
McCook Farm House Robbed.

McCook. Neb., Del. l0.-(Special.)
During the recent absence of the
family from the Mrs. Otto Karthauser
farm southeast OF this city, the house
was entered and money and goods
stolen therefrom amounting to quite
a considerable sum.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11

The commission wants II under
stood that there is no effort on the
part OF the commission to make a
burden on the carriers, notwithstand-
ing such a condition is claimed by
parties appearing before the interstate
commission. There will be square
deal given at all times, according to
the members and no effort to give the
railroads anything but what they are
entitled to as carriers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11

London, Dec 10,--After protracted negotiR-
tons through the medium Of the United
States. arrangements have been made for
the exchange Of German and British civil
Ian prisoners who are more than as years
old. About 1000 Germans are interned In
the United Kingdom and 700 British civil.
ians are interned In Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-11
RAILROADS EARN
MORE THAN IN 1915
Lines Make Showing of Their
Receipts From Passenger
Traffic.
NET REVENUES ARE SHOWN

IfTom q StaII iofIesponucht'p
Lincoln, Dec. lO.-(Special, Earn
ings OF Nebraska railroads on pas
senger traffic for 1916 increased little
over 1915, which, however, showed the
smallest revenue for FIVE years, &C
cording to a report made by the State
Railway commission. The increase
over the FIRST OF the FIVE years, 1912, is
$zoo, 5l842, while the decrease over
the best OF the other years, 1914, was
SOS, 597.84 These figures for 1916 do
not include the report of the st. Jo-
seph & Grand Island road or the Min
neapolis & Omaha, which have not
filed reports as yet The showing for
each year is as follows:
1919 Observation-Disclosures $i6, 02t,2 1855
1913 Observation-Disclosures. i6.603,s03.6s
1914 Observation-Disclosures. ls,623,3I.n
1915 ...4....,..., 4i5.e74,47637
1916 ...........,..,.,.,..,.. i6.3237f4.10
Freight earnings for the same num-
Der OF years show considerable of an
increase as follows, there being mar
gin for each year:
1912 .,........,. .ss4. $50 t4s.4s
! 1918 observation-disclosures. 35.siL7sale
1919 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S1,0ll,Bs1i
lsis .''..t.tt.'r,..'''stt-. S'ies'se.e.
1915 ....t.,........s,.A $3.50. iz,b6O,i}Af
The total earnings and the total
expenses from these two sources are
shown to be:
Total Earnings Total EXP.
1914. ,.,..... $50. sos. es9.1i f33,O47.p75A
lsi3....,s,.s... be.S+b.6s7,a 1851, 1888
1eif..,......,.. 53,e3t,76i.0b 1895, 1851
as15...,.,..,,., 53,is2.G7S.so 3,s63, 2ss.3s
1916. ........s. 5s.sOt,5is.a sao.s2s.5a
The net operating revenue and taxes
paid, with revenue less taxes is given
as follows:
Net op. Rev, Taxes Paid Less Taxes,
1919 STRESS. 72s67 t2,2s0,43s.s1 s1b,27s,2 s376
1913. 1s,94a.sisB2 2,302.b5s,55 I6,6i7.27se7
1914. ls.23s.57Abe 2,5ss.34s.0s 1867, 226.b2
1915. 1s,76s.3ss61 2.so2,sb0.12 l6.l6s.53s49
1916. 24.3st,esssi 2,5is.607os 21,s47,7s4.33
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
THE CURSE OF CARELESSNESS.
S3O,00 an Hour is Cost of Ignorance and Indifference in the
 United States.

The curse of carelessness is on the people of the United States. At least. this Is the conclusion of those whose business is keeping track of the caus- es of fires and the results.
 Every hour in the day property worth $30,000 is turned into smoke and ashes, according to their statis- tics. Thirty thousand dollars an hour. day after day, month after month and all for nothing! Most of these fires are classed as preventable and are therefore due to carelessncss. ignor- ance and indifference, says Miss Mary Honora McCabe, chairman of the committee on education and safety of the Arkansas Fire Prevention As sociation.
 Regarding the nations annual fire waste as public calamity. experts on fire-prevention recommend. as a means of cutting down the fire waste that: CD the public be brought to understand that property destroyed by fire is gone forever and is not replaced by the distribution of insur- ance, which insurance is tax col lected for. the purpose; CD that the states adopt building codes; (3) that towns and cities adopt ordinances governing explosives, inaammable materials, and special hazards, such as wiring, storing of refuse, etc. (4)
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters remaining unclaimed in this office for the week ending August IA, 1916, and If not called for by August 2S, 1916, will be forwarded to the dead letter office:
 Gents-G. w. Wood, Thomas Fitz- simmons, o. J. Phillips, Norris Smith, Will Jaynes.
 Lades-Maggie Johnson, Mrs. A. B. Johnson, Mrs. Ema Cowser, Emmer Baker.
 When calling for the above, please say "advertised.'
 John A. Marr, Postmaster.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16

Box Letter Files at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Why did you fall in love with your wife?"
 Mrs. Jennie Jordan, of California, left this morning for her home and was accompanied as far as Arkade,- phia by Mrs. H. A. Sykes.
 Dr. Jno. C. Williams an son Craig Williams, left this morning for Chi dester, Arkansas, where Dr. Will Hams will conduct a revival meeting.
 MT. and Mrs. Bert Johnson and sons, Harlow and Calvin, of Highland. spent last evening in the city and were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. C. l.. Green. Mrs. Johnson and sons left this morning for several weeks visit in Kansas City.
 C. l.. Green is travelling in different sections of this part of Arkansas in the interest of Arkansas on Wheels. The time for signing for exhibits on this train expires August 24 and yes terday there were only twelve spaces that were not signed for. Nevada county must be represented on this tfain. If you have given this matter
 tho lght, get busy at once.
 Judge Jno. M. Pittman will leave this afternoon for Bay View, Michi- gan He will be joined at Little Rock by Mrs. Pittman, who went there yes terday morning. Judge and Mrs. Pittman will stop over in Chicago for q few days stay with their daughter, Mrs. Duncan l.. McRae. MT. and Mrs Pittman will then go to Bay View and remain there until some time in Oc- tober.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16

MT. and Mrs. Ben Waller and tl, fly are invited to attend the pertns ance at the Gem tonight as guese the management.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16

holds it through to the finish. Many and unexpected complications arise, but Florence Rockwell, as Aida Arm strong, gives portrayal of charm and sweetness that will completely win you. Forest Stanley, as James Holcroft, is the same fine looking, manly actor that has appeared in other productions from the Pallas studios.
 The book has enjoyed such a large sale that it is now one of the stand ard works of English fiction.
 At the Gem theatre Thursday. matinee and evening.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16

"Why did you fall in love with your wife,"
 Our line of photo supplies are fresh and up-to-date. Hesterly Drug Store.
 FOUND-Chapter Masons Mark. Owner may secure same by seeing O.. H. Helbig. If
 Jno. A. Davis, president of the Junction City Lumber Co.,, is attend ling to business in Philadelphia today.
 FOR SALE-Two $50.O0 scholar ships in good business colleges-News Printing Company, Prescott, Ark.
 Mrs. A. S. Buchanan and children will return this afternoon from a visit with relatives and friends in Texar- kama.
 Win $350.00 with Sheaifer's Self Filling Fountain Pen-'the pen that performs while others promise" Ask Guthrie.
 Mrs. C. L. Green left this morning on number four for two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines, Iowa.
 Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Sullivan, of Ashdown, are in the city for several days visit and are guests of MT. and Mrs. Ben Waller, Jr.
 Do not forget the Sunday Schoo! picnic tomorrow evening from ] p. m ntn r. n at Salem Chuloh It is hoped tn; all ;he teachers can go ana assist .n seei,S that all tle young sters have a good tl!Ie as well en- toying this little outing themselves.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
A HACKING COUCH WEAhh"
 THE SYSTEM.

Don't suffer with hacking c's that has weakened your systemmr,sS a bottle of Dr. Kings New plseOsss' s,s in use over 40 years, and benehss1 N all who use it, the soothing plnsa \ < sam with tar heal the irrltalep N passages-soothes the raw spots .s M ems the mucous and prevents rasss Ts, the body with coughing Dr, h . New Discovery induces natural Fl and aids nature to cure you.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
NOTICE.

There will be meeting ot the ,D', bers of the Farmers Union al D burg Aug. 24th, for the purpo'' discussing and drawing plans " Farmers Cooperative Exehans' :. transact any other business ln'' come before said meeting.
 E. M. WOOSLEY, President :,
 MISS SUE ATWELL, se's
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
HE FELL IN LOVE WITH
 HIS WIFE'-THE STORY

It may sound like queer title for a photoplay, but if you like a story we'll acted, we'll staged, and with pop ular players, you will not fail to see why and how He Fell in Love Wth His Wife"
 This production opens with a situa- tion that grips your interest and
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-16
NOTICE.

There will be working at Artsss the first day of September, lsl6 < the purpose of clearing and haa7 all the rubbish on the outside. z everybody come and bring suaa tools to work with.
 E. L. J0NES