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Evening star., 1916-09-12
The Quebec Bridge Failure.

A second failure of the Quebec canti-
lever bridge, under construction, sug-
gests that the limit Of size in this form
Of bridge structure has been reached.
The first accident, nine years ago, was
due to the weakness of certain members,
which buckled under the strain after
the span was in place, letting the whole
section into the water. Yesterdays col
lapse occurred while the central span, $40
feet in length, was being raised from
floats in the river to its position, $50
feet above. It had been lifted only Is
feet when the break came and the whole
mass, weighing over 5000 tons, plunged
to the bottom of the river.
In the light of the accident of 1907
every known method had been adopted
to make certain of the stability Of the
spans and to insure reliability when
emplaeed Probably if the centra- span
had been secured to its anchorages the
bridge would have withstood all tests and
remained a sound link in the railway
line for the shortening Of which the
bridge was designed. But the process
of raising it to place proved more than
it could Withstand. Several factors may
have entered into the collapse, the weak
ness Of some joint or member, or an un
equal strain in the lifting, throwing the
structure out Of line and stressing a
joint or member too greatly. Perhaps
the wreckage may be recovered, though
it lies in very deep water, and SO light
may be thrown upon the now mysterious
point Of the cause of the collapse.
The cantilever structure is one Of the
marvels Of engineering. It has solved
many bridge problems, assuring the
spanning Of streams and gorges which
could not well be crossed by any other
means. Apparently the building of one
Of these bridges is paradox, defiance
of the law Of gravity. Actually, it is
most scientific process, based upon the
principle of balance. But it stands to
reason that even the most stoutly built
and assembled truss structure will have
limit of endurance when poised with
out support at the points Of greatest
strain
The cantilever bridge was designed
for the Quebec crossing in order to per-
NIT the free navigation of the st. Law
renee river. It now remains to be seen
whether this type can be utilized, de-
spite the two failures, or another type
must be used. The traffic on the river
is so heavy that drawbridge is hardly
to be considered. A tunnel may eventual
ly be the solution Of this problem.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

advisedly-and calmness and eonserva.
tism are elements Of his composition
New York IL lost to Hughes. So grea,
q change Of sentiment cannot be con.
fined to one county; and if It has spread
over the state in like proportion, what
show remains for the republicansf
But more than that. If New York is
all one way, why not other statesf Many
other states. Where, indeed, have the
republicans place to lay their heads
Certainly not in New jersey or Connecti-
cut, which are so close by that New York
sentiment is often reflected in both Of
them.
There Is just chance that Mr.. Con-
ners may be wrong. While in retire
ment he may have lost something Of his
old ability to "size up" a political situa-
tion. Or he may be simply blufing, as
many other politicians are doing. Of
course he knows the value of blufing
and how to bluff. His New York resi-
dence and education warrant that.
But, whatever the character of this de-
liverance, let us all welcome the return
to the arena Of this picturesque person,
age. Of such comes the gayety Of poll
tics. Of lawyers, great and small, there
are numbers. OF spellbinders, capable
of swaying crowds in any direction,
there are armies. OF party managers
who know the Importance Of silence and
often keep it there are many. But naen
like Mr.. Conners, who talk freely and
frequently, and in the colorfull vernacu-
lar, are all too few for public which
likes to be entertained, and is all atten-
tion when such entertainers open their
mouths.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Dangerously Bright Headlights.

Dazzling headlights caused another su-
tomobile accident near this city the other
night. These lights are prohibited in
town, but on the country roads are free
ly used and, as every motorist knows,
they are great help to the one behind
the illumination but great peril to
those in front of them. They light the
road so brightly that individual stones
may be noted and assure clear course
While they are doing this, however, they
are binding those who get into the
range of their rays, and unless an ap-
preaching vehicle is drawn clear to the
side Of the road and halted there is
danger Of collision. If every user Of
the brilliant headlights were reasonable
and dimmed them upon picking up an
approaching car or wagon, or slackened
speed while approaching and passing,
there would be little risk in their use.
Unfortunately there are many motorists
whose only idea is to make speed and
to sweep the road. They are q public
peril at all times, and doubly so when
they rush along the country roads with
their dazzling headlights shining at full
power. In the present case the car that
caused the collision near Beltsville has
not yet been identified. IF it can be
found the driver should be severely pun
ished for his share in an accident that
not only brought painful and dangerous
injuries to others, but reflects discredit
upon all motorists.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

prejudiced board or commission, whether
there Is any such advance in the rates
Of the commodities the bread and milk
producers require as to justify raising
Of the prices to the consumers. IF there
is such an advance, the consumer must
ultimately pay the price. He always
does. It is the law of trade. But to
be justified, such an increase must be
based upon an actual increase in the
price Of the commodities that the pro-
lucer uses.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Illumination,

Torchiight percession
Long time ago
Showed perlitical progression
Of a kind that wasn't slow.
In the mighty demonstration
There was none who dared to halk
And to save our glorious nation
We would all get out and walk.
Torchlight percession!
Music by the band
Dispellin' all depression
That might settle DER the land!
Patriotic agitation
Must be hearty an complete;
If you can't make an oration,
Why get out an use your feet!
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The prominence assumed by American
organized labor in industrial and eco
nomic affairs will cause Germany some
irritation in view Of the fact that Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers was born in Eng
land.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Cautious Spellbindiny.

Il suppose you are now studying to
please your constituents"
"That isn't the main point" replied
everybody. My study just now is to
find out which element of my constitu-
ency it is safest to offend"
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The public will soon be looking for
ward to the Thanksgiving proclamation
as formal public document which in
vites no political controversy
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Boards.

From the Chicago Herald. ...=
The selection of Senator James Ham
ifton Lewis to trail Mr.. Hughes through
the west would seem to indicate demo-
cratic opinion that Mr.. Hughes beard
was the principal thing that needed
answering.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Japan's plans for assuming the man
agement Of China are progressing stead
lily. Fortunately, perhaps, the Chinese
temperament is naturally philosophic.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Each national campaign committee as
matter of natural right entertains a
ather low opinion of the abilities and
organization of the other.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Having recited Mimerick," President
Wilson may safely leave the work of
that it has highly dignifed
classic origin to Senator Lewis.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Endless Chain.

All earnestly men congregate
To aid their struggling brothers.
Each question we investigate
Gives rise to several others.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Scorned.

ScOrned.
"That man you were talking to is un-
der suspicion Of being an anarchist"
II don't care" replied Miss Cayenne.
with organized governments heaving
nitrogiycerin around the earth by the
to;a, little thing like a crank with a
hand grenade doesn't seem worth no.
ticing."
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The railway executives have already
begun the work of compiling statistics
for the consideration Of investigators Of
the eight-hour law.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

By expressing forgiveness for what the
United States did not do to him Villa
raises the question of whether Mexican
bandit has sense of humor
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Eager for Attainment.

Eager for Attainment.
"Would you say Bliggins has a self
sufficient manner7"
"Not bit of it. He never regards
what he has himself as sufficient He's
always reaching out for somebody's
else"
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The campaign is warming up in a
manner to indicate that for the next
few weeks the golfng will not be what
it once was.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Paterson, n j., now yields to New
York city as the great strike center Of
the east
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The position of the ultimate consumer
is simplicity itself. He pays or goes
without
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Every now and then Maine likes to
forget about prohibition and hear some
regular politics.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Bakers may feel that they are gen.
erous in putting up the price of bread
instead of going on strike.
Evening star., 1916-09-12
Dark Outlook!

From the Chicago News.
II what the politicians say about one
another-~is true. the outlook for this
country 10 dark indeed.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

No man running for Office thinks his
opponents views entitle him to be re-
garded as a logical candidate.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY
-iers within the city at IS cents per
month: daily only. 25 cents per montn;
Sunday only. 20 cents per month orders
nav Re sent by mail. or telephone Maln
9l4o. Collection Is made by carrier u
the end of each month.
Evening star., 1916-09-12

If Paris reforms, what will America do
for "riskay" plays7
Evening star., 1916-09-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
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Evening star., 1916-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Cold Comfort.

Science says that in few centuries
the supply of coal will be exhausted"
whats the differencei By that time
nobody can afford to buy any"
Evening star., 1916-09-12

Daily sunday ' In el o e d. 60e per month
paily. sunday excepted 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star. x2Ao yeer.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
IN NEW QUARTERS

The Coons Cypress Silo Company
are now quartered in their new Office
building on upper Main Street, and
the Office force is now busily en-
gagged in discharging the large vol
ume Of work which accrued prior to
moving into their new and commo-
dious quarters.
Mr.. Oscar A. Coons, President of
the Company, is actively at the helm,
while Mr.. Kinnard has been assign
ed to the position of travelling repre-
sentative and departed the early
part of the week on his mission. Mr..
Lewis is in charge of the steno-
graphic work and is being assisted
by young lady.
Mr. Coons is a man Of large af-
fairs, he is thoughly conversant with
the lumber business in all details,
and with his ambition and determi-
nation to succeed, there is every in
dication that his company is destined
to become in the near future one Of
Patterson's largest and most sub
stantial Observation-Disclosures Tri-
tune.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
FRENCH SOLDIERS cITANY
Remedy For Habit Of Worrying that
Should be Generally Adopted

The Shreveport Times publishes
the following under the heading,
"Litany of French Soldier" The
Lake Charles American Press re-
marks, eve do not know how well
authenticated it is, but whether it is
French soldiers litany or any
body else's litany, it should be recit-
ed morning, noon and night and sew
eral times between meals as a rem
edy for the habit of worrying"
"Of two things one is certain
either you are modified, or you are
not modified.
''If you are not modified there is
no need to worry; if you are mobili-
zed, of two things one is certain
either you are behind the lines or
you are at the front.
eff you are behind the lines there
is no need to worry. If you are on
the front, Of two things one is GER
tain: either you are resting in safe
place or you are exposed to danger.
IF you are resting in a safe place
there is no reason to worry. If you
are exposed to danger, one Of two
things is certain: either you are
or you are not wounded.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NEW THEATRE
THE TURN OF THE ROAD"

Most of the mistakes in life are
avoidable
Half Of our falts could be elimina-
ted if we stopped to think.
John King did not think. He
plunged headlong in the yawning
abyss of discomfort via subterfuge
road.
He deceived his wife. He tried to
abandon her. His child at the
point Of death yet he did not stop.
he took the step that would lead to
Observation-Disclosures defeat
John King knew h. was wrong
his conscience told him SO. The
entreating Of the sick child babe
him stay, but he did not.
He was il the clutches q van-
pire.
But righteousness finally, BY a
trick Of fate, overcomes wrong
doing.
"a plunge down q precipice in an
unmanageable motor car disables
him and nearly snuffs out the life Of
his clandestine friend He il running
away from his wife and child, de
sorting them when the accident hap
pens.)
Again fate intervenes, and he and
his companion, both horribly injured
are brought back to his own home
For days her life hangs in the bal
ance, hangs by the tiniest thread.
She is on the road to recovery
when the accidental overturning of
an alchohol stove sets fire to the
house.
Whom does King rescue-his
wife, who loves him dearly, or his
amoureuse?
Does this mans conscience prompt
him to save the mother of his child
or his mistress?
What does he do?
The Turn of the Road is five
part Vitagraph Blue Ribbon produc-
ton, featuring Miss Virginia Pear
son, Joseph Kilgour, and Bobby Con-
molly, the child actor.
This picture will be shown at the
New Theatre tonight
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
STAMP YOUR CHRIST.
MAS PACKAGES

The Red Cross Seal ought to go
on every letter that you send thru
the mail during the month of Dec
ember. One of them ought to be
placed on every Christmas package
that you send or give to your
friends. Let this little message of
Christmas spirit show that you have
enlisted in the battle to destroy an
other of childhood and manhood's
bitterest foes, tuberculosis.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

IF you are not wounded there Is
no need to worry. If you are woun-
ded, of two things one is certain
either you are wounded seriously or
you are wounded slightly.
''If you are wounded slightly
there is no need to worry. If you are
wounded seriously, of two things one
is certain: either you will recover or
you will die.
IF you recover there is no need
to worry; if you die you cannot
worry"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

Deep-seated coughs that resist or
binary remedies require both exter-
nal and internal treatment. If you
buy dollar bottle of BILLIARDS.
HOREHOUND SYRUP you get the
two remedies you need for the price
of one. There is HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest, free with each bottle. Sold
by Bellanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

Business men all over the country
are putting Red Cross Seals on sale
in order to help the Anti-Tuberculo-
sis work in every state. Some of the
cities entered into competition last
Christmas in selling the stamps and
Kimbailton, Iowa became the victor.
The sales last year Melted over three
quarter Of million dollars. Buy
your Red Cross Seals early and con-
tribute your mite toward good big
fund this year to help wipe out this
scourge Of tuberculosis.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NOTICE

Take notice that l am applying to
the City Council of the town of Ber-
wick, La, for permit to open
barroom for colored patrons corner
9Th street and Pacific Avenue for
the year 1917.
Newman Hellke.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

We have just received a carload
of sewer pipes, and can make close
prices on your work. We are agents
for STANDARD" Portland Cement
and will quote you prices in car lots
and less than car lots at attractive
prices at Dyer Lehman 60.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NOTICE TO ALL ELKS

Please send in names on "Big
Brother" cards as son as possible.
So that l can make up list. Give this
your immediate attention..
j. l.. Fisher,
Secretary.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

Children take BILLIARDS. HORE-
HOUND SYRUP willingly because it
tastes nice. There isn't better rem
edy anywhere for children's coughs,
hoarseness and bronchitis. It's a
good medicine and easy to take.
Price Csc, SOC, and $1.0O per bottle.
Sold by Bellanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
Sam Caro-.
NOTICE

Take notice that | am applying 70
the City Council of the town OF Der
wick for permit to open barroom'
for white patrons, on second street
and Pacific Avenue, for the year
1917
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
HOLIDAY NOTICE

On account of the holidays the
butchers will close their business at
the market on December gath at
noon and remain closed until Tues
day morning Dec. 26th.
(Signed) Delaune, Theriot, Ditch,
Michel.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

Did you see the Xmas packages
Nunnally's and Norris candy in re-
frigerator case in our window?
Something swell-Better select
early-Peoples Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NOTICE

Take notice that / am applying to
the City Council of Morgan City Tor
permit to open a bar-room, 1or
white patrons, in what is known as
the "Serville Building" on Block lst
north side of Railroad Avenue, 1or
the year 1917.
Sam Caro-.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NOTICE

Take notice that l am applying to
the City Council of the town of Nor
gan City for permit to open a bar
room for colored patrons, corner
First and Union street, for the
year 1917.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18
NOTICE

Take notice that / am applying 10
the City Council Of the town OF Der
wick, La, for permit to open
barroom for white patrons OF corner
Front and Canton streets for the
year 1917.
" X Wilson
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

A two hundred dollar diamond
ring is the second prize in the voting
contest.
sszs
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

One, two and three pound Fruit
Cakes at Jolley Bros.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-18

l.. Russo.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
Death of Mrs. George M. Wilson
STATE ITEMS

Persons interested in forming gun
club in Milford met at the store of
the Pierce Hardware Co., Tuesday
evening of last week. and organized
the Milford Gun Club. Lester Ger
man, of the DUPONT Powder Company
of Wilmington, addressed the meet
ing. The following officers were
elected: President, DIR. Willard Pierce /;
vice president, Dr.. Walter l.. Grier !;
secretary and treasurer, Paris T.
Carlisle, 4th, board of governors,
Thaddeus Windsor, David Pruitt and
Louder N. Hearn. Harry Pierce was
elected field captain. Shoots will
probably be held bi-monthly. and the
events will be for 5, 10 and 20 birds
each.
Peter Griffin. colored, supposed to
have been nearly 80 years of age,
probably the oldest Civil War veteran
of his race in Delaware, is dead.
Griffin for nearly thirty years worked
in the office of the Delawsrean, as
press tender, turning off the weekly
edition on cylinder press before other
power was introduced in the office.
He even worked the old time Howe
hand press in the Delawarean office
in printing the paper. Griffin saw
active service in the Civil War anC
enjoyed the respect of many white
folks.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

son of William and Jane Scott Lea
and was born in Brandywine village
November IL, 1841. He was educated
at local private schools and at Law
renceville, N. J. Mr.. Lea entered
his fathers business at the age of 18
years and soon became we'll known as
a business man. He was governor of
Delaware between 1905 and 1909
and at the time of his death president
of the William Lea & Sons Co., the
Lea Milling Co. and the Farmers
Mutual Insurance Co. He was form
erly president Cf the Union National
Bank, director of the Philadelphia.
Baltimore & Washington Railroad, and
ex-president of the Equitable Guaran-
tee & Trust Co. for a time president
of the Wilmington traction company,
and was also connected with many
other business firms. He was a mem
ber of many clubs. The funeral was
held from the late home of the de-
ceased this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
The interment, took place in the
family plot in Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery. Rev. F. M. Kirkus,
rector of Trinity P E. Church off
ciated. Mr.. Lea is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Corbit Lea,
and four daughters, Mrs. Sheffield
Phelps, of Aiken. S. c.; Mrs. Will
liam C. Spruance, Jr., of Whining
ton; Mrs. Grant Campbell. Of Bay
Side, L. l., and Miss Louise C Lea,
of Wilmington.
Mrs. Ephraim Jeffers on Dies, Milford
The remains of Mrs. Jefferson, wife
of Ephraim Jefferson, of Milford.
formerly of near Cheswold, and sis
ter-in-law of Mrs R. E. FAIRIES and
Mr.. Joseph R. Jefferson, of this town.
were brought to old Bethel M. E.
Cemetery, near Cheswold, today for
interment She died in Milford after
an extended illness and leaves be-
sides her husband two children.
Death of Mrs. George M. Wilson
Mrs. Mary Wilson. wife of George
M. Wilson, died at her home on Lock
wood street, Middletown. Sunday morn
ing, from heart disease after an illness
covering several weeks. She was
buried from her late residence this
afternoon, interment at Bethesda M.
E. cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

THE SMYRNA TIMES is an independent paper,
devoted to the welfare of the town it repre-
sents and the State of which it is part 1t
also gives the items of importance of the East
ern Shore of Maryland.
A IVERTIsEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Townsend, Leipsic, &c.
A rate of so cents an inch for first insertion and
25 cents for each subsequent insertion will be
charged for transient advertising. Locals and
Reading Notices, 10 cents per line per issue.
A special discount on all semi-annual and
yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
WANTED.

Men and women who want an easy selling
proposition which pays 60 per cent, call or
write at once.
203 Equitable Building,
Baltimore, Md.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

Box So
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
Resolutions.

Resolved, That inasmueh as it hath pleased our
Heavenly Father TO call to himself our dear
friend and member Julia A. Collins we desire to
express, as far possible, our appreciation of
her excellent Christian character
She will surely be missed in the community in
general and in the Elizabeth Cook Chapter of
d. A. r. in particular. She was always ready to
help in any cali for patriotism or for any chari-
table effort.
MRS. C. E. SPEAKMAN, Regent
MRS SARAH NJ. FARRELL, Vice-Regent.
Mrs. c. II. LEFEVRE, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

Our Neckwear Department has
donned its holiday garb. There
never was such display of dainty
novelties.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
LOST

A 16 Gauge Ithaca Gun in leather case,
with initials Il. H." on road from George
town to Wilmington. Finder please notify
H. b. LYMAN,
Box So Newport, Del.