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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
for II years and won the respect of
the community.
George Was Dead.

for II years and won the respect of
the community.
George Was Dead.
Once. during the early part of their
union. an indirect rumor reached
Martha that George was dead, and I'LL
mcdiately, she and Charles utilized
every means TO verify the report, but
without avail. With the coming OF
children, they discussed their situation
repeatedly. What should they 90!
Was it best to go on as they were
Some unseen force swept them on
ward. They waited.
A few years ago, Martha obtained
evidence that George died Shortly
after deserving her. Again, the old
question confronted them. 1t had be-
come a specter. Was it not possible
to remain as they were? 1t seemed
probable. because their regulations
were unquestioned. Their children at
tended good schools. Should they
wreck innocent lives? Ncvcrl None
but they knew the facts. They de-
cided there should be. nothing but
happy days for their loved ones, and
again they drifted Both were ignor-
ant concerning the legality OF the COM
mon law marriage. but that would not
have satisfied them.
A few weeks ago, Charles became
i'll and was removed to hospital
Anxious days passed, and, then came
the doctors verdict.
He will not get well. There is
something depressing him. If his
mind was freed of that, his last hours
would be easier"
Martha Forgets All.
Martha understood. She forgot her,
self. She forgot their children. She
knew what she must do. Oil there
must be soweone who could under
stand and Help her.
Dear God" she prayed, as she
journeyed citywards, "send me to the
right oneW
She stopped at the city hall. Fastel
and faster came her breath, AND
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17

sPRECKELS IS "SoRE'
An open 'intimation is made by Mir.
tioover that Mr.. Spreekels' testimony
was inspired by the fact that the food
administration cut profits in sugar
transactions.
1T requires no proof from me" said
Mr.. Hoover, ito establish that Mr..
Spreckels, leading sugar rehner, is
sore at the food administration and
would like to see it destroyed. l real
ize that Mr.. Spreckels' balance sheet
will not look as good next year as
last, for refners', profits have been
regulated. Furthermore, his balance
sheet would have looked better this
year if the price of last August had
not been reduced and held fast, in the
face of partial shortage that prom
ised fair opportunity for 30-cent
sugar and much increased profits.
SPRECKELS FEELS BADLY.
"Mr. Spreckels,sherefore, has reason
to feel badly. There are other citizens
who will feel the same way, and no
doubt can entertain the public by
assaulting the food administration.
While many feel badly, still the vast
majority OF men and sWomen OF our
business community and of our farm
ers are sacrificing their profits daily
to the nation necessities without
complaint, for many are sacrificing
more than their money-their sons.
we have had two months of par
tial sugar shortage-October and No.
wonderland will also have December
before relief from the new crop. The
American people have had 100000
tons OF sugar in these two months
that is 20 per cent of normal supplies
in eachI month, and if cars are avail
able, they will have 20 per cent in De.
cember. Owing to lack Of cars, the
shortage las been most. acute in the
northeast and abou 200 0>cars are today
blocked from that gegion.
Twice What French Get.
This 70 per cent? twice the French
} alton. In the meantime we have
given France a good part of the 50
per cent and are proud Of it. This
supply to France was given deliberate
ly and the American people we're told
of it at the time. We have also agreed
10 draw 10000 tons for Our friends in
Canada. ] have yet to meet an Ameri-
can citizen who would have had it
otherwise. T.
''4AS to the food administration stop
ping the sources of supply the fact is
that all available supplies lave been
brought here that ships and cars
could bring: and that it has already
been eaten is sufficient answer.
"Mr. Spreckels knows the bitterness
Of the l0-year fights between produc-
ers and rehners--betwecn different re-
tincrs-and if he looks back over
the last three months he will observe
q desire of many of these elements
ID use the food administration as a
club to settle their long standing Bit
ternesS.
"If Mr.. Sprcckels will tell US where
there is any sugar today that ships
can be obtained to carry or cars can
be obtained to deliver, it will be de-
livered at once with the same resolu-
ton that we have requisitioned or dis
tributed over 100000 pounds of en-
bargoed sugar since October l. In
the meantime the' 100000 tons of
sugar in ava is as remote as cheese
out ofitfe moon-unless we wish to
take bread ships from ourSwn sol
ders and the allies to provide our
cn1nes with cand,,'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
"Suffs" Re.eIect Mrs. Gait
To National Presidency

Washington. Dec. 16.-Business
sessions Of the 4oth annual CONVEX
ton of the national American Wom-
an Suffrage association, were brought
to a close here today with the re-
election of Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait as president, and of all other
officers and adoption of resolutions
pledging support to government ac-
tivities directed to winning the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Greatest Bazar in
History Makes $fOO,OOO

New York, Dec. 16.-Hero Land,
described as the greatest bazar in
history. was opened in Grand
Central palace November "a and
closed tonight. 1t was estimated
by John Moffat, executive chair
man, that the net receipts for the
allied war charities which partici-
pated will approximate 100000.
The average daily attendance was
10000. The final day OF the bazar
was devoted to an auction sale Of
100000 worth of merchandise
which had been unpurchased.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Schu,uann-Heink's Son
EnIists as Army Cook

New York, Dec. l6.-Walter Schu-
MANN He eink, son of Nine. Ernestihe
Schumann. Heink, enlisted in the
army today as a cook of the fourth
class, after recruiting officers had
satisfied themselves that he was an
American citizen. He y the fourth
son Of the opera singer to enter the
army or navy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
tErom a Staff correspoadent3

Lincoln, Dec. l6.-(Special,)-A
question whether a child II years OF
age is of sufficient knowledge, disere-
ton and appreciation OF danger so
that it may be held guilty Of contrib
utory negligence is one for a jury to
determine, according to the Nebraska
supreme court. ...-~--
The case in controversy comes from
the Douglas county district court on
an appeal by the Claar Transfer com.
psny of Omaha from . judgment Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Strong Plea for State
RAILWAY Commissions

Washington, Dec. 16-Representa-
tyes of state railway commissions
were heard again today before the
congressional joint railroad commit
tee and all joined in objccting to any
system OF regulation which did away
with the state commissions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Johnny KeIIher of Bears
\ Joins Forces of the Army

Denver, Colo, Dec. l6.-John- Kell-
her, shortstop Of the Denver team Of
the Western league and formerly yof
the Brooklyn Nationals, enlisted here
yesterday in the army. His home is at
Brookline, Mass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Governor Asks Nebraskans
To Join Red Cross Society
Staff Corresnondsnt.N

from Staff Correspondent)
Lincoln Dec. l6.-(Special. )-Gov-
efnor Neville today issued procla-
nation calling upon Nebraskans TO
make Red ltoss week a success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
Electrician Killed.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 10 Special
Te1egram9-H. 3, Jones, local cleo
trician, aged 50, married, wss killed
this evening by coming in contact
with live wire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
ESCAPES
JUST IN TIME TO
AVOID FORTRESS
Red Regiments in Petrosrad at the Time Were Adopting
Resolution to Send Him With His Family to
Strict Confinement at Kronstadt
or Peter andPaul

London Dec. l6-A dispatch from Reuters, Limited.
Petrograd correspondent says Saturday about the time
reported former Emperor Nicholas had escaped meet
ing smaovsky and Perogradky regiments adopt
ing resolution demanding the immediate removal of the
former ruler Alice Alx) and family to Kronstadt
to the ST. Peter Paul for strict con6nemen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
FOOD HEAD SAYS
REFINER 'SORE'-AT
SLASH IN PROFITS
Hoover Declares Spreckels' Balance Sheet Shows Up
Poorly Since Prices Are Regulated Refutes Charge
That Administration Is at Fault in Shortage;
Lack of Transportation Responsible
(By Associated Prcss.)

Washington Dec 16-Charges made by Claus Spreckels,
president the Federal Sugar Refining company before
ate investigating committee that the food administrator re-
ponsbe sugar shortage drew from Food
Hoover last night vigorous attack MIR Spreekels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17
The Weather

Fair Monday; WARMER i'll east por-
tons Monday.
Temperafurcs at Omaha Yestarday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-12-17

Comparative Local Record.
1917. 1916. 1915. 1914.
H11ss, Hssss s.sss4Say yss,s5day " ~ q q q = -
Mean temperature % "a 22
Precipitation, .........0 90 90 IA 90
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March /:
Normal temperature ,................. 2S
deficiency for the day,...............
Total deficiet0y since March 1........474
Normal precipitation ........,. ,0S inch
Deficiency for the day Grease. .03 inch
total reinfall siHce March 1....2i.76 inches
Deficiency since March ]. 1917. 1905 inches
deficiency for cor. period, 1915. 1857 inches
Efficiency for cor. period, 1915. 1888 inches
- Below zero.
l. A. WELSH. MstsoroIosIst =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
We Wand 70 ZEN You something

1t is that we have a new prepara-
ton that increases power of motor,
saves % to 40 per cent gasoline, re-
moves carbon, increases mileage, pro-
longs life of motor. You ask what is
it? We say "Speedoline, scientific
preparation, an Indispensable neces-
sary for every autombile owner. 1t
makes three quarts of gasoline run
your car farther than a gallon of plain
gasoline will run it. One quart of
Speedoline cost SI.50 and viii treat
about loo gallons of gasoline and make
it give more mileage than 2l3 gallons
of plain gasoline, thus saving you
more than So gallons of gasoline,
which at 20c per gallon amounts to
more than $40 % that one quart OF
Speedoline win save you. besides re-
moving carbon from your motor ana
giving yoc improved service. Don [
you believe this saving is worth while
in these times? If so call at our har-
ness shop and let US tell you all about
/ and give it a trial.
FLADEN & HENRIKSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
An Article for Every Household

Chas. S. Slack has the agency foE
the Standard table stove AM. every
household in ViroaRa should have one.
They do your work at cost of about
cents per hour. Think of that, for
stove that will do three distinct
cooking operations at the same time
and same cost! ToaSts both sides of
bread at same time. Toasting never
interferes with other cooking opera
tons. Egg poaching attachment with
four egg CUPS. BroiE, boils, toasts,
fries, peaches, steamA See one at
Stacks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-l33-acre farm southwest
of Viroqua, between 80 and 100 acres
cleared A good dwelling house, base
ment barn, tobacco shed ll2 feet long
and other buildings. Well and wind
mill and cistern Will sell part or
whole farm. VIII sell cheap if sold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

FOR SALE-Forty or eig hty of sugar
maple land Timber will more than
pay for il. Close to growing towns
Fine soil; SIS to S25 per acre. Small
payment down. F. NJ. Doyle, Lady
smith, Wisconsin. 1873
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

FoR SALE -Purebred D1roc Jersey
bears and gifts of March and April
farrow, p miles southeast OF Viroqua.
McClurg Bros. 39-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-MY 72-acre farm p miles
southeast Of Viroqua. Will make it
an object for anyone wanting desir-
able place to call and see me. w. L.
Bolen, Viroqua, Z ). 1929
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

farm near Liberty Pole, with a fair
set of buildings, big basement barn
ST feet long, at very low price for
a quick sale. The terms are easy.
For further information inquire of
7. J. ThOrson Il Son, Westby. 39lw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-Two dairy cows, 8 and
years old, just fresh; good udders and
right in every way. No disease in
our herd. Come and look them over.
McClurg Bros, Yiroqua. 39-2w
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

ROR SALE-Six Percheron colts, COM
ing ) and years old, bosh sexes. Call
on or write Willard Getter, Viroqua,
r. 3 39-2w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-Four or 5 acres of corn
in field, by the acre. Wish to sell
this week as will leave in few days.
Chris Davik, Viroqua. 1922
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

tOR SALE Is registered Poland
China oars;have 1000 pound sire and
out of big sows; weight $50 pounds
each. Must be taken by October Is.
John Bobst & Son, Genoa. 39-3w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-A solid walnut bed room
set, desirable furniture. See it. NJ.
o. Hill, city. 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-A yearling Shropshire
ram. Also full blood ram lambs. Call
on or address Jacob Anodt, Viroqua,
z. l. 39-2*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

EsTRAYED From my farm miles
west of Viroqua. six head red year
lings,3 steers and 3heifers, ear tagged,
Persons knowing their location please
notify Matthias Peterson, RS. 38-2w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

FoR SALE-Single driving harness
and light wagon, at reasonable price.
Bert Morrison, Virogua, Z. ). 1924
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
Lost and Found

LosT-In Viroqua, or on the road to
West Prairie on Monday, two money
bills. Finder will be rewarded by
leaving at CENSOR Office or West
Prairie store. 39-lw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

-Thayer wants your poultry and
eggs every day at top prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-A desirable builing lot
for residence. 50xl50 feet, less than
block south of school house in Viro-
qua. Inquire of Chas. NJ. Green. 39-l+
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-One fine residence lot
with barn, garage, chicken house; To-
Gated one block northwest of court
house. This lot will be sold for near
what the improvements on it would
cost today. Anyone interested see
Henry Hendrickson. 39-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
FOR REM

For RENT-An eleven-room house,
one of the best in the city, my old
home. Call on J. Henry Tate, city.
38-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For RENT-My farm Il town of
Franklin. Inquire of Mrs. Josie Ow-
en-, Route 4. 38-lw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For RENT Or for sale. an 6-room
house, with one or more lots, on easy
terms. Inquire Of ". D. McLees, Vi
roqua. 3s-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

FOUND On the fair grounds, a purse
containing small sum of money Own
er can secure the same by calling on
2. a. Ramsett, Virovua. 39-lV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

For SALE-A house and one lot
Will be glad to talk with prospective
buyers. Akin, the barber. 39-lw*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

FoUND-A speedome.er. Owner
can secure same at the West Prairie
store. 3Sl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
Want AID. COLUMN
For Sale

For SALE Several grade Shorthorn
and Red Poll bulls, six months old
One fresh grade Guernsey heifer. A
team of driving ponies. full blood Po-
land China pigs, both sexes. Fl. r.
Vergeront, r. |.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26

STRAYED OR STOLEN - From the
Dawson farm in Jefferson a two-year-
old steer. a reward will be paid for
information as TO its whereabouts.
36-4w
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
CONGRESS SHOULD NOT
ADJOURN NOW.

Under the existing circumstances
and prevailing conditions, Congress
should not adjourn now. President
Wilson may call an extra session,
but should he not do so there are
urgent reasons why Congress should
remain in session.
Congress holds the sword and the
purse of the Nation, and Congress
should be on hand to order the wiel-
ding OF the one and the employing of
the other in case of an emergency.
If there is not some change in the
submarine methods of Germany it
is foregone conclusion that Pres;
dent Wilson will be forced to take
active measures. st is the duty"
says Washington Post, "for the war
making power to remain at the seat
of Government during this crisis.
National preparedness would become
a lest if the very power 10 declare
war should be unavailable in sudden
emergency"
The European War has been full
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
THE CREDIT BALANCE.
(The Washington PosD

The United States has never been
in better condition financially than at
present. With exports for January
estimated at $613 100000, the total
exports since the beginning of the
European war now have reached the
tremendous sum of 100000, 900.
The imports during the same war
period, despite the virtual cessation
of shipments in the early months
of the war, nevertheless amounted to
more than $50G,000.000.
Thus there has been built up a
credit balance in excess of $4,000 ,000,-
000.This is more than five times the
national debt of the country. 1t is
equal to the total credit balances of
the United States in the twelve fis-
cal years from 1908 to 1914 inclusive.
Not only has there been an enor-
nous accumulation of gold and banl;
reserves, but this country has alb
sorbed hundreds of millions of dol
lars, worth Of American securities
held abroad. This strong financial
position should encourages domestic
development and industrial prepared
ness. Several of the progressive bust
ness measures on the Legislative cal.
endar of Congress should be passed
without delay, since otherwise a
great financial opportunity will be
lost. Moreover, every means should
be taken to strengthen the export
trade as Il precaution against the
decline that will come with the ccs,
satiOn of European demand for mu.
| nitions.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
SMALL CRANE FOR FARM WAC
ON SAVES LABOR.

small crane has been designed
especially for use on farm wagons,
having flat-bottomcd rack, which
enables one man to load large corn
shocks, bales of hay, and the like,
without difficulty.
The crane is kept upright on the
wagon by braces, which also can be
made to serve as the rear-end sup
mort for the load. The device is fast
ened to an iron track running length
wise of the wagon, and along this it
can be moved according TO the de-
mands OF the load, The arm Gin be
raised or lowered as desired. Lifting
is done with the aid of tackle which
fastens to the outer end of ill.,, arm.
When a shock of corn. for az annie
has been raised to the right heirht
II is swung around and denosited on
the wagon without any undue exert
ion. The crane is equally serviceabie
IN unloading. If desired a brace can
be placed under the edge of the rack
to prevent its fitting downward when
produce is being hoisted. A descrint-
ION of the crane. with picture of
It, appears in the March Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
NEWS OF FREELING.

Freezing, Va, Feb. 26. News
comes from HELLER, nearby mining
town across the Kentucky border,
that three young men were killed
there, at dance Sunday night.
The names of these parties were,
Patton Barley, John Ratliff, and
Bra1lham. 1t appears that there was
Ill feeling between the parties, and
during the dance hot words were
passed, pistols were drawn, and a
sharp firing ensued. When the bat
tie was over it was found that the
three above named were seriously
wounded. They were taken to the
hospital ut Jenkins, where they all
died within few hours after their
arrival
Freezing, Va, Feb. 21-Alexander
Mullins, Il prominent farmer and
stock raiser, of this place, died to-
day. after an illness of some months
He had served as special Justice
of the peace since his appointment
mt the October term of Judge Burns
The court. The decedent was a
man of enterprise, and was ALWAYS
identified with every move for pub.
lie Improvement: A widow and sw.
erl children survive him.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

The papers state that vigorous
move has been inaugurated in Penn
sylvania and in New York demand
ing that capital punishment be abol-
ished and life Imprisonment be sub
stituted. Two notable instances are
given bearing on the subject. A man
named Carnivalc died of tubarcu-
losis in his cell in Sing Sing, n few
days ago, within a day or so of his
execution. He died in u cell 8 feet
wide by 10 feet long, where he had
been confined for long time.
Confinement in such place would
have been sufficient to kill strong
man to say nothing of man con-
additionally weak. The other case
cited Is that of man named Pom
eroy. lie has been confined in prison
for 40 years, serving life sentence.
Now, is not Pomeroy as essenti-
ally eliminated from society as was
Carnivale should he have lived to
die in the chair? Is not life SEN
tence as great deterrent as the
electric chair. States which long ago
abolished capital punishment find
that crime has not increased. The HUI
name societies declare that it is bar
barous and inhuman to confine n man
in prison from six months to two
years or longer, with q death SEN
tence hanging over him. That life
imprisonment gives him "thc other
chance" of repentance, or the ben
eft of possible new evidence which
might develop. But, take man on:
and kill him-snuff his life out at n
flash. is, as this paper has held for
longtime, inhuman, unnecessary
and barbarous.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
TOWN OF DoN'r-You WORRY.

There's a town called Don't-You-
Worry.
On the banks Of River Smile,
Where the Checr-Up and Be-IIappy
Blossom sweetly all the while,
Where the Never-Grumble flower
Blooms beside the fragrant Try,
And the Ne'er-Give- and Patience
Point their faces to the sky.
In the valley of Contentinent,
In the province of I-Will,
You will pass this lovely city
At the foot of No-Frct Hill,
There are thoroughfares delightful
In this very charming town,
And on every hand are shade trees
Named the Vcry-Scldom- Frown,
Rustic benches, quite enticing
You'll find scattered here and
there.
And to each Il vino is clinging
Called the Frequent Earnest
Prayer.
Everybody there is happy,
And is singing all the while.
I'm the town of Don't You Worry
On the banks Of River Smile.
The Christian Herald