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Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Lincoln Bureau Of The Omaha Bee
Deaths in State Show
Big Increase in 1918;
Flu Given as Cause

Lincoln, May "a total Of 1867
deaths were registered in this state
for the year 1918, according to re-
ports prepared in the office of the
state board of health, and also o76
stillborn deaths. The record for
1917 was 1881. the increase being
doubtless due to the flu, of which
there were 1882 deaths in the state.
In Douglas county there were
3,534 deaths and in Lancaster county
I 1898. OF these 1874 deaths were
from the flu in Douglas and in Ian
caster, 4S4.
There were 1886 births in the
state, 4,OS2 in Douglas county and
1854 in Lancaster. \
1t is estimated that perhaps con-
siderable number of deaths were not
recorded. 1t is known that in SHeri-
dan county on the Indian reserva-
ton there were about go deaths
from the flu. when but 81 were re-
ported. 1t is reported to the office
that the Indians buried their dead
Immediately upon death and in many
cases did-not make a report.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Postal Appointments.

Washington. May 9.-(Special Telegram
Charles E. Mentally has been appointed
postmaster at Inez. Holt county, Nebraska,
vice Michael B. Higgins resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Soldiers Home Notes.

Grand Island. Neb.. May s.-tSpeciaN--
Decoration day is being spoken Of with
much interest this year. as all feel II to
be their duty to show their respect to
their comrades in arms.
The husky old vets who have charge OF
the autos that ply between Grand Island
and the home. In the passenger business,
are growing quite polite, SO much so that
1t has attracted attention. The drivers
can be found standing by the side Of their
cars ready to assist any passenger in or
out cleanly shaver. shoes polished, and
coats buttoned: in fact, they are an invit-
ing bunch to ride with.
Clarence. Hopkins has taken trip to
Sterling, Colo, to visit with a brother
Mrs Hopkins has accepted u position in
the home laundry.
Postmistress Miller returned last even
ing from her visit In Colorado, and 10
receiving a hearty welcome from the
Burkett membership Her outing appears
to have been very beneficial to her health
An accident occurred about noon Thurs
day on the farm. in which one Of team
OF runaway mules suffered a fractured
le
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Wynot Man Would Make
Germans Use English
Over Telephone Lines

Lincoln, May 9.-The State Rail
way commission has received a
communication from E. F. Ferber
of Wynot in which it is stated that
German subscribers on the mutual
farm telephone line out of that place
south are holding secret meetings
and are trying to work up new
company to establish line over
which they can talk in the German
language.
Considerable objection has been
made to the use Of the German Ian
guage over the lines of that ex-
change, and some of the subscribers
have insisted that it must be
stopped Mr.. Ferber is of the opin-
ion that the time has come to talk
ir the language of an American cit
izen. and closes his letter With the
following paragraph:
"Why is it the Germans are al
lowed to domineer over us Amer
leans so, now that we have won the
war over Germany?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
AYERS REFUSES
TO enter DEBATE
ON new CODE LAW
Quotes Many Authorities in
Effort to Justify Holding
Up Statute; Republicans
Ready to Sign.

Lincoln, May 9.-Fred c. Ayers,
general director of the plan to in
woke the referendum on the new
code law, rather than allow the peo-
pie a chance to try it out and see
for themselves whether it has merit.
has refused the challenge of the
governor to a series of joint debates
and quotes. scripture, Shakespeare,
Hoyle and a few other authorities
in an effort to justify his act of
holding up law passed by the last
legislature in the interests OF a bet
ter system of running the business
OF the state.
Mr.. Ayers says he has found 80
republicans who have been willing
to put their names. to a petition to
hold up the new code law and pre-
vent the putting in operation a
platform pledge of the republican
party which it promised the people,
and which a republican legislature,
true to its promise. enacted into
law.
Can Not Take Time.
He charges that he will be 100
busy trying to get enough names
on his petitions to hold up thee.aw
and can not accommodate the gov
ernor in a series of debates, but
thinks he could find some fellows
who would be foolish enough to
run up against the governors buzz
saw.
He says he>will furnish list OF
subscribers to the fund backing the
referendum move at later date.
The principal argument in the
statement follows:
"After the petitions are filed with
the secretary of state, it will be
more than a year before The code
bill can be voted upon, and do you
not think that the people will have
plenty of time to discuss and digest
this law? In the meantime con-
stitutional convention, will have
been called to decide the matter of
a state constitution. Then why go
to the expense of the many thou
sands of dollars of the peoples
money that will be required to put
this law into effect, besides the du-
plicating of all the present state Of
fees which are fearfully crowded as
It is? Why not allow the conven-
ton to decide what kind of gov
eminent we ought to have, and not
leave this question to yourself
alone? You have had so little ex-
perience in state government that
the people, / think, would be more
willing to trust the hundred men
who will be elected to that conven-
ton to solve this problem than to
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Syrian Soldier Awarded
SIP Per Week COMPENSATION

Lincoln, May o.-Twelve dollars
week has been awarded Samuel
A. Siam, Syrian soldier who en-
listed from Lincoln, by the compen-
sation commissioner of the state la
Dor bureau.
Siam was injured in March while
employed as fireman for the Lin
coin Traction company which re-
suited in a hernia. The company
had charged that the injury was one
of long-standing, but as Slams dis
charge from the United States serv-
ice declared him to be in perfect
health, the commissioner awarded
the claim, which will date from the
18th day of April, and until the dis
ability is removed.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Governor Talks on "Good
Government" at Harrington

Lincoln, May Ex-Governor Nc
Kelvie was at Harrington yester-
day and delivered an address to the
people of that town. When asked
If he talked on the code bill, he
replied that his subject was Good
Government" and that meant the
same thing.
He will deliver the commence
ment address Of the Lexington high
school Thursday evening, May Is.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10
Must Rebate for Length Of
Time Phones Were Broken

Lincoln, May o.-The Lincoln
Telephone company will be required
to rebate to its subscribers for ex-
change reNtal on phones which we're
out ofecommission because of the
storm in April. The company will
be allowed to have seven days credit,
but where phones were out of COM
mission longer than that time the
company must make good The loss
to its phone subscribers. This is
the order of the State Railway COM
mission, issued Friday,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-10

subsoil was practically dry. The
corn acreage may be increased this
year at the expense of the acreage
of oats. Preparation of corn ground
has been delayed by the many rains
and farmers will be very busy plant
ing corn as soon as conditions be-
come more favorable. The alfalfa
harvest may begin a little earlier
this year than usual.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
BRINGS BACK LOST $4,000
Railroad Conductor Finds Package
Dropped by Girl From an Auto
In Pennsylvania.

Pottsville, Pa.-Conductor S. W.
Downs of the Pennsylvania railroad
returned to Miss Ida McAdams. clerk
in the Pottsville post office, package
worth nearly $4,000 which Miss Nc
Adams lost from an automobile near
her home. She is a sister Of William
McAdams, a conductor well known all
over the state. Search was made for
the missing package when the loss was
discovered. but no clew was discovered
until morning papers conveyed tho
news that Downs found 1t and took 1t
to his home at Sunbury. Among other
valuables, the package contained 5000
In Liberty bonds, unregistered.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11

The members of the Readers club
Will be entertained this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. w. S. Severns. The
members of the Delphian society will
be guests of the Readers club and
following a special musical program
social hour will be spent.
The following program will be rem
dered:
Piano Solo Mrs S. c. Witwer
Under What Circumstances was the
Messiah" Written Mrs. j. r. Wiley
Story of the Piano Mrs. II. A. Gale
Summary of Beethovens Life and
Works Mrs. b. Wooledge
Vocal Solo Miss Vina O'Callaghan
Representative American Songs anC
Composers Mrs. George r. Gray
Music In the Public Schools
Miss Laurel Gleed
uartette-Mesdames Wilbur, Witwer
Shultis and Bishop.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
HEN FARM" ON LONDON ROOF
Thirty-six OF Them Lay Eggs There
and Seem Perfectly Con-
tented.

London.-One hundred feet above
one of London's busiest streets and
within 200 yards of Big Ben on the
roof of the Institute OF Civil En-
gineers, there is one of the best-kept
and most prosperous poultry farms In
the city.
1t comprises SO hens, housed in three
spacious coops, but during the great
err part of the day the hens are allowed
to roam about the roof at will.
Although the coping Is not more
than IS inches high. the hens never at
tempt to reach the ground, contenting
themselves with mounting the top and
there announcing their satisfaction af-
ter an egg has been added to the rec
ord they have been making.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11

Geyser BIsckens Houses and RuIns
Carpets and Furniture at OIL
Hill, Kan.

Eldorado. Kan.-Dry cleaners are
doing land Office business and house
wives at OIL Hill are working day and
night as the result Of oily and muddy
spray from huge geyser when full
head of gas blew OFF recently.
The eruption continued about 30
minutes. For distance Of nearly one
half mile houses. lawns and trees were
sprayed. The greasy, sticky liquid was
carried through open windows and
doors by the wind, and rugs, curtains,
furniture and clothing were smeared
and In many instances ruined.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11

L. r. Loomis, for many years in
charge of the office and commissary
department of the Continental
Mining Company, at Hickman. Ida,
has severed his connection with the
mining company and with A. Klock-
mann as a partner, has purchased the
business of the Mott Candy Co, of
Wenatchee, Wash. This is whole
sale candy business and is we'll es-
tablished.
Mr.. Loomis will have full charge
of the business and with Mr.. Klock.
mann has plans for enlargement ant
new equipment. The many friends o
Messrs. Loomis and Hickman in this
district wish them great success il
their new business venture.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Union Church Notice

Services in Union church next Sun
day as usual.
= Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Morning service at IL o'clock. sub
ject: "Pessimism, Its Cause and Cure"
Evening service at 1880.
This service will be under the aus
pieces of Company c with Miss Har-
riet Middaugh as chairman. A very
helpful and interesting service is be-
ing planned.
Come and join in all the services.
The church bulletins are now
printed and include six months even
ing programs Anyone desiring one
may have it by speaking to the pas
tor.
The program last Sunday evening
was helpful and uplifting and had for
its aim the making of better citizens
G. H. WILBUR. Pastor.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Morning service at 11:00 a. m, SER
mon subject, 1.-THE Character of Gods
Servant"
Evening service at 1880 p. M, ser
mon subject, "Those Who Hear Gods
Voice"
Thursday evening prayer service
1880 p. m.
You are most cordially invited to
come and worship with us.
]. F. GIBSON, Pastor.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Organize Royal NeIghbors Lodge

Mrs Carrie ]. Benson arrived here
last Wednesday from her home in
Occur Alene, for the purpose of or
ganizing a lodge of the Royal Neigh
bors of America, an auxiliary of the
Modern Woodmen.
All the residents of this district who
are members of the Royal Neighbors
are requested to leave their names
with r. e. Luse at the Great North
crn denOt.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Bronchial TrnnhIe.

Mrs. A. E. Sidenberder, Rockfield,
Ind, states: For an attack Of bron-
chial trouble which usually assails me
in the spring I find Chamberlain
Cough Remedy the only thing hiatt
gives me relief After usir & it for a
few days all signs of bronchial trouble
disappears"
Mail orders gwen prompt and care
full attention. We guarantee them
against breakage and pay parcels
post or express charges. Send your
next order for drug sundries to 81
monds' Drug Store, Bonners Ferry
Idaho.-adv-tf.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
SpOrtsmen Enjoy Banquet

Members of the Boundary County
Fish and Game club and their wives,
enjoyed a splendid duck supper at the
International hotel Wednesday even
ing plates being laid for some 40 PEG
pie.
The banquet was prepared by w. w
Ferbrache and full justice was done
the efforts of the caterer.
After the banquet various mem
bers of the club were called upon FOL
stories and anecdotes, President K. ]
New acting as POSTMASTER. All wh'
attended the event report most sat
isfying and enjoyable evening.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
100 Acres for Only $4,000

Half is alder loan and remainder
4 loan free from rocks: best spring
uter: good s room house, log barn
md out-buildings: half mile to good
chool and four miles 70 Naples. Can
lear for s25 to $50 per acre. Best
opportunity in the county. Time II
desired. Call at Herald office. tt
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Postpone State Land Sale

The Herald received notice this
week from the state land department,
Ben Bush, state timber cruiser and
land agent, Moscow, Idaho, that the
sale of state lands in this county
scheduled for November 27, had been
postponed until Wednesday, December
10th. The lands to be sold are en-
braced in townships 81 N E., 63 N.
E., and 65 n W. Full particulars
of the sale and appraised values may
be found in this weeks Herald on an
other page.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Freshman halloween Party

On Halloween evening the freshmen
of the Boomers Ferry high school en-
tertained the members of the faculty
and the student body at masquerade
party. The party began at p. m.
with a large crowd present. The
gymnasium was cleverly decorated for
the occasion. There was wide va
riety of costumes, from a gay black
and yellow clown, soldier boys and
Jews to wierd ghosts with misplaced
mouths and clammy hands.
The entertainment consisted OF
dancing, games and shadow dance
given by four of the freshmen girls.
At 10 o'clock a delicious lunch con-
sisting of sandwiches, pumpkin pie
and cider, was served. At IL O'CLOCK
all the guests departed, declaring that
they had spent very pleasant even
ing.
ENGRAVED CALLING CARDS, an6
wedding announcements and invita-
tions. embossed stationery. etc. Al
the latest samples at the Herald ofhee
Don't read your neighbours papel
Subscribe for the Herald and be sur
of getting the latest and all the new
first each week Aand don't forge
that It pays to advertise in the Boz
; ners Ferry Herald.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desire to express
their heartfelt thanks for the assist
ance given during the last illness or
a loving wife and mother. They also
want to thank all those who offered
and gave their services and assistance
at the funeral and further expressed
their respect for our loved one with
their tributes of FLOWERS.
A B. Ashby and Family.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11
Women Use Window
of Store for Mirror.

Toledo. GA clerk in an au-
tomobile sales place sat at the
window all day. He noticed ev-
cry woman who passed seemed
to stare at him. Flirting, thought
he, as he patted his cowlick down
and stared back. His wife
passed. She stared, too. Your
window makes q perfect looking
glass, she said when she entered
the store.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-11-11

II you have anything you wish to
.sll YOU can find buyer by adver-
usng in the Bonners Ferry Herald.
Evening star., 1919-10-03

THE CHASTLETON,
18th AND r ETS. NV.
Apartments Of three and four rooms and
bath; large inclosed sleeping porches; svaii-
able about Jan. I. Leases now being executed.
THE r. 81. SMITH COMPANY,
616 18th Ut.
Evening star., 1919-10-03
TABLE BOARD.
WANTED.

THREE ADULTS desire dinner BY week OF
month With private family In neighborhood Of
18th and Columbia road. Address Boz 15s-C.
Star office. -
Evening star., 1919-10-03
POTOMAC HEIGHTS.
Have You Seen it9

EAo VroftSsst and NEST modentepe3csd su1s-s
urban property IN the NV. part Of Distx3cGS <
alS6 facing the Conduit road. We are WI
neaE1 sold out and Wiu soon take tie pf6DerttSs
s6 the market % a to oss baaanes IN entl9is4 :
chance to buy lots in this attractive sscf3eAS,
Eighteen houses now going up and z few fosys
quickly and see "; yacsssa. ow.sr. MvhgT
On the property. Sl2z Conduit road. Cisvs a
dee. 1904 b st. nv. Main 1000 -.
Evening star., 1919-10-03
wANTED-To RENT.

WANTED TO RENT A SMALL HOUSE AND
bath, furnished, IN DoethWest: near car lire.
Party knows how to care for q good house.
Address JACOB PLANKENH0RN. "a 9Th sr.
s.M.
Evening star., 1919-10-03

sMAIk FARM-lo OR Is kCR1s; wATHH
front; within 80 miles Of WasAilgsoa. Ads
dress Bog 1sz-B. Sur once. 1ssse2
Evening star., 1919-10-03
FARMS.
FOR SALE,

no CLOSE EsTATE-FARM OF q ACREs;-
i mile from 3. r. station: Srocm house
large shady lawns; gpod bdfn and outbuldsg.
chsrd md variety of small fruits. Price.
$500. write or inquire. Mn. l. h JOE
DAN, Glenn Dale, No. o-sr4s,
fam Of 90 acres; enriched soil; hSh eleyet3enss
excellent neishborhood, overiookng the District
Of Columbia; with S.room hoocei an noden
and fr,fit trees: completely Sesced; a ofls4s,
rad, Price, $27, 500. o.
II. n. MARTIN. .
734 18th IT NV. 4Atn g5e. ~
ma RARGAIN-lOo-ACRH FARM. MONT. co.,
Md: miles d. c.; on pike, near r. R.; S-r. Ia
nee outbIdes,; LOCO f.. trees, woods, streams :.
spring. 3. WAILlN0. Lincoln Aotel. CITY 80
Evening star., 1919-10-03

COLONIAL BEACH COTTAGE - wATEH-
front; ready furnished; SIS per month fronl .
October until April. Apply to ME-. J. W.
MASSEY. 1873 Eye NV. 4s ~
WANTED. ~
HOUSES, LARGE OR SMALL. TO SELL iNtsf
Alexandria county, Va. Having personailyS@
made over 100 sales in nearby Virginia in past
estate aaIesman, perhaps it would be to your
advantage to List yeur Va. property for ss!e
With me-. No sale, no sharse. y; .oo oiHaAh
Phone Main 1928. -.-sS-
Evening star., 1919-10-03
FOR SALE OR ExcHATez

|wANTED-ro TRADE PARr or lfK FLo1z
Ida land for house IN o. near. WeshlnStsosaI
part or whole payment; had fxcscdihgH fsg<
tile.s covered WITH sfaxs; near RilEnad; ~
|opDortunity fer steck Aisinsi -nnsst ffu&t -
|A flors1s;S v31 heaf ktt3<sk 1xesan1
skAA Dex- 10 x<Ax 49, - ~ - ~
Evening star., 1919-10-03
FOR REHT-HousEs.
RURNINHND.

1URN1SHRD.
DETACHED HOME, s ROOMS. ACC0MMO-
date or 4 reliable adults; one room reserved
By lady In once. Appointment. SS6l MI.
SIMPLE. OLD-FAsHIoNED 2-eTORY AND
basement brick house; large rooms. baths,
sleeping porches. glassed In; has been re-
modelled throughout; large south piazza; over
looking charming garden; completely furnish
ed with rare antique furniture froU the col
lection IN the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts; .
unique place; Apply At studio on premises to
FIVRROOM BUNGALOW-A.MI.: FUEL
supply stored Takoma Park; convenient to
cara. W. B. JACKSON 4 BRO, Southern bldg.
NICELY FURNISHED 7-ROoM CORNER
house; bedrooms. laundry room; baby grand
piano; six months from Oct Is for $500. 1000
N. ii. ave. NV. 81
17a5 o-12 ROOMS. BATHS: GARAGE;
elec. Light: hot wlter; hAndsomely furnished !;
$500. G. W. WEBER. North 3544. So
90l ST. s.E.-S-ROOM HOUSE 70 PARTY
buying furniture for three rooms. Sc
By OWNER, HOUSE NEAR DUPONT CIR
Gle; eight rooms, two bathrooms: coal stored.
For particulars telephone North 320S. Sc
SMALL HOUSE, FURNISHED, IN CHEVY
Chase. D. c.. Phone Cleve. 10o. bet. $50 and
pm. 3s
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-12
General Wood
Opposes Big Army

Washington, d. c., Sept. IA
regular army of 225,000 to 100000
coupled with system of universal
military training that would provide
an organized reserve is ample for the
present needs of the county, Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood, commander of
the central department, declared be-
fore the senate military committee.
IL making his recommendations, Gen.
Wood disagreed wholly with the
more or less tentative war depart
ment bill based on a regular force
of 100000
Gen. Wood also differed from the
war department in the amount OF
training to be given reservists. He
held that three months training was
too short and recommended six
months. The one point in which he
was in accord with the department
appeared to be the need of a strong
general staff.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-12
ATTENTION To WAR
RISK INSURANCE
BUREAU ARRANGES TO HANDLE
TlOUSLY In FUTURE

Watertown, Sept. 12.-In recent
letter to the state publicity office of
the American Legion in Watertown,
Leo o. Fisher, assistant director of
the bureau of war risk insurance,
states that the bureau is now organ
iZed to render service to the service
man." employing in this work large
number of ex-service men. Because
of the great amount of mail being
daily received by the bureau, it has
not always been physically possible
to answer correspondence as expe-
ditiously as the officials desired, ow-
ing to the fact that it has been diff
cult to get sufficient clerks from the
civil service commission to handle the
business, the shortage of clerks eX-
listing because fewer people are taxi
ing civil service examinations.
Some time ago the bureau made
the ruling which allowed men to re-
instate their policies when they had
been lapsed as long as Is months,
upon filing a statement showing that
applicant is in as good health as at
the time of discharge. The payment
OF two months premiums is required,
one being for the last month the in
surance was in force, the other for
the month in which it is reinstated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-12
Leviathan Carried
$4,000 Soldiers

New York, Sept. 12.-With the ar
rival here of the transport Levia than,
bringing home General Pershing and
troops of the First division, the giant
transport brought to a close her inn
Iortant service in helping to win the
war, The big ship is to be retired
as a transport and after being re-
fitted for passenger service, is to be
turned back to the United States
shipping board.
The Leviathan, formerly the Water
land, the second largest ship in the
world, was interned in New York by
the Germans in 1914, and "wilfully
damaged" to the extent of more than
100000. She proved, after she
was reconditioned by American eagi-
neers, to be the greatest single unit
in taking American fighting men to
France and bringing them home. In
Guiding the voyage just ended, which
was her 18th round trip under the
American flag, she carried 185,0o(
soldiers, of whom 9S,321 were car.
ried overseas through submarine in,
tested seas.