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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

It is evident from the volume Of work pro
jected that railroad legal departments will not OBJ
serve the eight-hour law for some months
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Some day, possibly, out Of the car shortage a
genius will arise with plan for placing empties
where they will do the most good and work them
coming and going.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Russians turned Germans out OF
trenches west OF Dvinsk.
British hospital ship Anglia sunk by
mine and nearly 100 soldiers drowned.
Asquith and British cabinet minis
tiers held war council with French
chiefs at Paris.
Violent artillery battles reported
on Loos- Souches front. near Peronne
and In Champagne.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The high cost Of paper threatens to lift thu
dime novel to IS cents. Wars horrors occasion
ally yield rift Of sunshine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The merchant who does not alter his pric'
tags upward these days runs grave risk Of drop
ping into the back number class.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

A big membership Is needed to give the Com
smercaI club force and resource But big mem-
bership is only means to an end. It is what the
club does to help build up Omaha that counts
I'm the score
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
Chance to Help an Interned Belgian.

Amersfoort. Holland, Oct, Ito
the Editor Of The Bee: At first. will
you be so kind as to allow of introduce
ing myself. l am Belgian informed
soldier at Amersfoort, since October,
1914, who wants some distraction on
account of the longness of my cap
tivity. Therefore ! began to collect
postage stamps. but having no cor
respondents. allow myself to ask If
you would be so kind as to impress
in your honored journal an advertise
ment expressed as follows: ''The Bel
gian informed soldier, Cyrille San
Lulle, Thirty-first Jagers regiment,
Camp of Amersfoort, Holland. asks
respectfully to forward him some used
post stamps" Pray do not refuse me
this kindness. for which i am much
obliged to you, / have. sir, the honor
to be your very humble obedient SER
want CYRILLE SAN LULLE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The most significant feature Of that demo-
cratic ratification feast at Lincoln is the noticeable
participation Of several distinguished Nebraska
democrats by their absence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The need Of new Union depot for Oman
IS not growing any less.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
{ TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Imagined ills are always greater
than real ones. Man is only wretched
SO far as he thinks himself so,--San-
naZaro. .."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

So long as galantry hourishes at Washington
10 great difficulty viii be experienced in finding
men ready and willing to assist Miss Rankin in
spending the salary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Another way to lessen car shortage would be
to speed up the freight trains
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The coal man makes his hay while the mer
curry is down.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

And the threatened trainmen's strike can also
be warded off by yielding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
LINES TO A LAUGH.

The Author--well how did you like my
psyc Didn't you think the church scene
realistic?
The Crtic-Intensely SO. Why, a great
many Of us actually went to sleep while 1t
was on.--Saturday Journal.
who are the Central Powers. pop?'
"They are the beings behind voice, my
son, who after you have sent In your call
and waited for fifteen minutes by yeur
watch, say languidly What number did
you sayf'"--Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Scholarships come high but we must have
them!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Everybody's doing it. Doing what' Boosting
prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
Want to Be an Army oncer?

Want 10 BE an Army Omcer!
Omaha, Nov 1s,--To the Editor of
The Bee. A large number of vacancies
now exist in the grade of second lieu
tenant in the line Of the army. The
next examination of candidates to de-
termine their fitness for provisional
appointment as second lieutenant will
be held, beginning January 20, 1917,
and candidates desiring to undergo
this examination should forward their
applications to the adjutant general
Of the army at as early date as prac-
ticable and, In any event. In time TO
reach the adjutant generals office not
later than January Is, 1917, Appli-
cation blanks may be obtained from
the recruiting officer, Army building.
Civilian candidates must be between
81 and 81 years Of age when APP
pointed.
The subjects for the mental exami-
nation of candidates for appointment
as second lieutenant are as follows:
United States history and constitution,
geography, elementary English, alge-
bra, geometry. trigonometry. elemen-
tary French, German or Spanish, as
the applicant may elect; general his
tory, elementary surveying and one OF
the following subjects. Advanced Eng
lish, French. German or Spanish,
analytical geometry, calculus. or ad-
vanced surveying. Graduates of rec
ognized colleges receive certain ex-
emption in the mental examination.
Those who are interested can OBJ
tain complete data relative to the
scope of the examination from the
United States army recruiting office.
The pay of second lieutenant is
$1,700 yearly. Officers receive 10 per
cent on the yearly pay Of the grade
for each term Of five years service,
not TO exceed 40 per cent in all Due
to the increase of the army. provided
by the national defense act approved
June 5. 1915, promotion for officers
entering at this time promises to be
unusually rapid,
JAMES F. MKINLEY,
Captain Eleventh Cavalry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Let winner and loser both boost for Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Owing to the critical illness Of Com
mander Eva Booth the national con-
gress of the Salvation Army called for
Philadelphia today has been indefin-
itely postponed,
Spring styles for 1917 will be de-
termined at the annual meeting and
exhibition of the National Cloak. Suit
and Skirt Manufacturer association,
opening today in Chicago.
The annual convention of the Ma
tional Women's Christian Temperance
union will meet at Indianapolis today
and continue its session until next
Tuesday.
In the hope of working out a solu-
ton of the problem of railroad regula-
ton and strike prevention, a special
convention of the Chamber of Com
merce Of the United States is to meet
today In Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

At present they can file them for fu-
ture reference knowing the futility OF
commenting on such early efforts
when many more will appear to be
taken up for criticism when they have
the leisure. 1t is to smile, for them.
Then there is of course, the inter-
est of watching the birth of a new
national party; but, of course, that is
too lengthy to discuss here, But do
you think Jefferson could recognize
his donkey now? Henceforth it is
Wilsonian. 1t is the handwriting on
the wall. #. l.. II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
Don'ts for Public Speakers

DVW 70 W. WVOoS oPo~'VOso
Don't rant.
Don't pirate.
Don't fdget.
Don't Aatter.
Don't declaim.
Don't be glib.
Don't hesitate.
Don't be nasal.
Don't apologize.
Don't dogmatize.
Don't be slangy.
Don't antagonizc.
Don't be awkward.
Don't be violent.
Don't be personal.
Don't be funny
Don't attitudinize.
Don't be monotonous.
Don't speak rapidly.
Don't sway your body.
Don't be long-winded.
Don't "hem" and shaw"
Don't praise yourself.
Don't tell long story.
Don't rise on your toes.
Don't address the ceiling.
Don't exceed your time limit
Don't fail to stop when you have ended.
From clsnvills Ksissrs Talks on Talkins.")
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The boy choir Is expected to make
its debut at Trinity about Advent.
Mr.. and Mrs. F., Haney entertained
a number of their friends at their
home. 1905 Farnam, to celebrate
their crystal wedding Among those
present were Messrs, and Mesdames
e. Rosewater, John Manchester,
Swobe, Korty. Dan Shield, P, N.
Withheld, Misses Hickman, Rosewater.
Fell, Hoffman. Messrs. sheeply and
Crapp.
Sleigh riding is superseding almost
any other method of enjoyment dur
ing the present week.
General and Mrs Dandy entertained
at an elegant reception for which the
Musical Union orchestra furnished the
music. Mrs. Dandy was assisted In
receiving by Mrs. General Crook, Mrs.
Reed, Mrs, General Wheaton, Mrs.
General henderson. Mrs. Herman
Kountze and Mrs. l.. M. Bennett
The mail glee club in Council Bluffs
is being drilled by Nahan Franks,
Hon. John L. Webster gave din
ner in honor Of Judge Brewer. The
other guests were Judge Dundy, Gen.
eral Gown, Hon. ]. NJ. Thurston,
Joseph Barker, Colonel Patrick. Hon.
G. nj. Lambertson, George A. Pritch-
ett. Elmer Frank and G. X, Coutant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
storyctte of the Day.

Storyctte OF the Day.
Frank Mcintyre, the plumpest COM
edian on this continent played vaude-
Vile dates last winter. One night. aft
er his turn, he dropped into short
order restaurant near the theater for
bite before going to bed. Sitting
next to him was former circus aero
bat, who was doing a horizontal bar
act on the same bill with Mcintyre.
The acrobat was saving away at
the knee joint Of fried chicken leg.
Though the knife was sharp and he
was athletic, he was making little
headway.
He waved his arm toward a bottle
of ketchup which stood upon the
counter near McIntyre's elbow.
''say, bo," he requested. pass the
IMMINENT, will you? The sea CULTS
got the rheumatism. Saturday Even
ing Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

The Day We Celebrate.
Otto g. Eichhorst. resident agent
for the Schlitz Brewing company in
Omaha, was born November II. 1872,
In Milwaukee, He has been manager
for Schlitz in Nashville, Tenn, Louis
Vile, KY, and Omaha.
Thomas Taggart, recently defeated
for reelection as United States sena-
tor from Indiana, born in Ireland,
sixty years ago today.
Milton Wright bishop Of the United
Brethren church and father OF the
aeroplane inventors, born in Rush
county. Ind, lightweight years ago
today.
Right Rev. Matthew Harkins, Cath
olc bishop of Providence, born In
Boston. seventy-one years ago today.
Herbert Knox Smith, former United
States commissioner of corporations,
born at Chester, Mass. forty-seven
years ago today. He married the
daughter of Senator Dietrich Of Ne
braska.
Giuseppe Campanari, celebrated
operate baritone, born in Venice,
Italy, fifty-eight years ago today.
Frank A. Vanderlip, one of Ameri-
cas- great leaders Of finance, born at
Aurora, ILL.,, fifty-two years ago today.
He started out as a reporter on the
Chicago Tribune.
Lew McCarty. catcher Of the New
York National league base ball team.
born at Milton, Pa, twenty-eight
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17
This Day In History.

This Day In HISTORY.
1747-Riot In Boston owing to inn
pressment of citizens for the British
navy,
1iss-seth Boyden, one Of the most
remarkable Of American inventors,
born at Foxboro, Mass. Died near
Newark, N. j., March 81. 1870.
1S64-General Hood. having learned
that General Sherman had gone south
from Atlanta, left the Tennessee river
and started northward towards NASH
Vile.
iSss-Suez canal was formally
opened in the presence Of the empress
OF the French, emperor of Austria
and viceroy Of Egypt.
1S70-The Germans under the
grand duke Of Mecklenburg repulsed
the French army Of the Loire, near
Dreux. sY vi W..
1ST5-Monument to Edgar Allan
Poe unveiled In Baltimore. E
1877--The Russians began an at
tack on Kars and took the place by
storm the next day.
1ss5--The French in Montreal and
Quebec made demonstrations against
the government.
1ssS-Timothy Dwight resigned the
presidency of Yale university.
1s02-The supposed ashes Of Chris
topher Columbus were deposited in a
special mausoleum In the cathedral at
Seville, Spain.
190S-The German emperor as
scented that foreign affairs would In
future be carried on through the for
eign ONCE.
1911-Premier Asquith Of the Brit
ish ministry declared against woman
suffrage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-17

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to than. Ad-
dress will be changed a often ~ required.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

and the Norwegian team was played here tonight before 10000 spectators, one of the greatest crowds that ever witnessed an athletic event in this city. Each team scored one goal Gen eral good feeling prevailed throughout the contest, though both teams were being cheered by the spectators.
 The American team after 35 minutes of play was composed of only nine players, one being injured and a new man not being permitted to replace him. Manager T w. Cahill after the game was enthusiastic in his praise of the Norwegians and comp!imented the American players on their great exhi- bition of ga,neness. The Norwegians, he said, played the fastest and most exciting game the Americans had been
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
KILBANE DEFENDS TITLE TODAY.
George Clancy Expects Win by Knockout and Thus Garry r the -Title-Both Fighters in Pink of Condition.

Cedar Point, O., Sept. e3.-Georg Chaneys Baltimore aspirant for the featherweight championship of the world, plans to carry his fight right up in their 15 round bout here tomorrow. Right from the start, Clancy said to- night. he will be the aggressor and confidently expects to win by knock out. In the best of shape, apparently, he has been resting two days, conf1n- ing his final work to short sparring matches and a little roadwork <
 Chaney's condition and confidence in no way exceeds that of the champion. The Cleveland man, realizing the strength of his opponent, and knowing that Chaney expects to be on the of fensive from the first tap or the gong, said tonight he would meet attack by attack and bring the fight into the cha1lenger's ground.
 Both men tonight were down to the stipulated weight of 122 pounds and neither, it was announced, had experi- enced any difficulty in making that weight
 One of the largest crowds in the his tory of Ohio boxing is expected to see the battle. According to Matt Hinkle, promoter and referee, every seat in the outdoor. arena will be occupied and the throngs which crowded Sandusky and Cedar Point tonight bore witness to the truth of his prediction. Gate re- ceipts estimated at perhaps $3O,O00 are reckoned on. Of the money, Kilbane, the champion, is guaranteed $1Q,00G, with a percentage in addition, and Chaney takes down $6,500, win, lose or draw. A decision will carry the cham pionship in event of there being knockout. Betting, while light, made Kilbane the favorite, due in some measure to the preponderance of his fellow townsmen among the crowd here
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
U. s. AMATEUR GOLF
 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY
Opens Today on Merton Cricket Club
 Course.

Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-The class of Americas amateur golfers will start tomorrow morning on the double course of the Merton Cricket club in a 36 hole medal play qualifying round for the amateur championship of the United States Golf association
 Few of the contestants played more than IS holes today, preferring to rest up this afternoon for the long grind tomorrow, when it Is expected that nothing worse than 1855 will qualify for the championship.
 Of the field of 155 starters fully 100 are capable of qualifying if they are on their game. It is expected that 154 will take the low medal honors There is no one favorite. Ten players are credited with being able to go through the field. These are Charles Evans, IT,, Robert Gardner, Jesse Guilford, Max Marston. Oswald Kirkby, Nelson Whitney, L. B. Patton, Ned Sawyer, John G. Anderson and Philip Carter.
 There were seven new entries today: P. w. Whittemore, Brookline Country club; c. L. Maxwell, Trenton; R. Mott. Huntington Valley; C. w. Diebel, Youngstown: Raymond Russell, De- troit: pr. G. T. Gregg, Oakmont; H. Vaughn, Bloomfield Hills.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

and the remaining three on errors. The Putnam mill team put up a nice game afeld but were unable to cope with the assortment of berders serv- ed up to them by Higgins.
 The local team dented the platter the eighth. A timely hit by Comins drove in two of the latter runs. Mich ols and McDermott led the batting assault of the locals, with three hits apiece. Fast fielding plays were turned in by Anderson, Conlins and Noel of the local team and by Cour- noyer, Benoit and Gertien for the Putnam aggregation.
 at Recreation Park this CLabor Day)
 The thread mill team plays Taftville afternoon in the second game of d series, the first having gone to Taft vile and one of the best games of the season is anticipated.
 The score.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SATURDAYS MARKET.
Session Closed Strong, Aided ky Exten-
 sive Short Covering.

New York, Sept. 2-Today's market hesitated at the outset, first quotations indicating doubt on the part of the professional element as to the signif1 = canoe of overnight developments in the railway labor situation. This cOndi- ton gave way later to general strength, the advance being aided by extensive short covering.
 Trading in Marines, which supplied over p per cent. of the brief session $ turnover, was the noteworthy feature, the preferred making a new record on it's gross advance Of i points to 109, with 1 1-2 for the common and 1 to 2 points for other shipping shares.
 4 new maximum was also made by American Zine preferred, which ad- vanced 3 3~4 points to 74 3-4, While Generaj Motors preferred sold at it's best quotation in many months, rising to 12S. CCppers and other metals were 1 to ? points higher, munitions and petrole!ims advanced about as much, and motors made up some of their recent losses. with additional gains in accessories. United States Steel came forward towards the last, being extensively taken up to 96 71S, an extreme gain of 1 5-S, and placing it, with the quarterly and extra divi- dends of the previous day. within 1-4 point of it's high record.
 Reading and Canadian Pacfc led the advancing movement in rails at gains of almost ? points, with a point each for St. Paul, Northern Pacific. New York Central and some of the eastern group. Total sales amounted to PA Gp0 shares.
 The foreign exchange market was a nominal affair with no change from yesterday except for a slight recession ir rubles.
 Bonds were steady but dull, Anglo French lives being largely dealt in at the prevailing quotation. Total sales, par value, S1,445, 900.
 United States coupon fours rose 3-4 per cent. on call during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

MT. and Mrs. Frank Stone of Moosup were present for the service.
 The post office is closed today for the usual holiday hours.
 Mrs. Geo. A. Haskell attended the Wilcox family reunion in Westerly last week and was the guest Of Dea- con Eben Wilcox. Mrs. J. H. Tracy also was present at the reunion for one day.
 Mrs. R. D. Earle, Miss Grace Earle, and Miss $. B. Burrall of Springfield have returned to their homes after a visit at B. c. Bliss. Donald c. Bliss of Springfield is at home for Labor Day.
 Miss Anita Raymond of New Ca naan and Richard MesDr of New Britain are at E. F. Burleson's.
 Thomas Cornell returned to Low ell Sunday. after weeks visit at his mothers, Mrs. Patrick Councils. Mrs. John Madden of Pawtuclxet is a guest at Mrs. Councils
 Victor L'Heureux. Jr., of Waterbury is at his fathers, Victor LtHeural1x's-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
cohb Betters Speaker in Batting Tilt

age1y and taking advantage of Cleve- lands misplays, Detroit defeated the Indians to 3 today. Prospects for a batting duel between Cobb acEd Speak CT attracted 8 capacity crowd. Speaker drove out two doubles but Cobb, who was at bat four times, got three clean singles and 8 whistling two bagger. With the score tied and two out in the sixth inning, O'Neil dropped Young's third strike and Young reached first. Stanage followed with a double which drove in two runs Mckee injured his hand in a collision with Bagby while running to first base in the fourth in ming and had to leave the game.
 GoCrn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04

able to mar the locals record.
 Coogan pitched good ball and the team gave him excellent support. Phillips of the visiting team made three clean hits, but unfortunately he was left on bases. Twice he worked his way to third. but was unable to score. Two double plays were neatly made by Coogan, Kotsch and Tedford of the Athletics and French, Dugas and Penney of the locals.
 In the ninth inning it looked like a tieup for the Athletics when Sipples made a. clean hit and Manchhett ad- vanced him to third and none out, but the next three men ali flied out, so ending the game with the Riverview boys victorious.
 Austin, French and Vincent all made pretty catches, robbing the visitors of what looked like clean hits. Chase and Austin did the heavy stickwork.
 The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
MONEY.

New York. Sept. 2-MercantiIe paper 3 1908 34. Sterling. 6day bills 3.71 Francs, demand 5.S9 1-2, cables 5.88 34 Marks demand 69 3-4, cables 69 7-S. Kronen, demand 1925, cables 1230 Builders, demand fl Is, cables 41 1-16 Lires, demand 6.48, cables CAT 1-2. Rubles, demand 33 1-2, cables 33 60 Bar silver 67 3-4. Mexican dollars 52 14. Government bonds steady. Rail- road bonds steady.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
New Baseball FieIdino Record.

Spokane, Wash, Sept. 3.-By hand ling 239 chances without an error in IA games, Eddie Mensor, of the Spo- kane club of the Northwestern league, is believed to have established new baseball fielding record. According to figures prepared tonight by the leagues official statistician, Mensor this sason has handled 31 chances at second base; 10 chances at third base in three games and 198 chances as outfelder In 106 games. Mensor,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-04
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

New York. Sept 1-Beeves - Re- ceipts 2.100 head; 40 cars on sale. Steers were in liberal supply and very slow at a decline of fully 25@5 with were full steady; cows slow and low CT Common to choice steers sold at $7.25@1O.50 per 100 pounds; stags at ST; bulls at $5@7; cowks at S3.75@ $6.75; a few choice fat at higher fig ures. Dressed beef quiet at 12 1-2@16 for city dressed native sids.
 Calves-Receipts $40 head; 3S1 on sale. Trade was brisk at very strong prices for all sorts and grades. Com mon to prime veals sold at $10.00@ 15.00 per 100 pounds; culls at $8.00@ $50; skimmilk calves and greasers at $7.00@8.00; yearlings at s5.5O@6.0O; dressed calves very firm at 17@22 1-2c for city dressed veals and 14@18 1-2c for country dressed.
 Sheep and lambs-Receipts 6,o20 head; cars on sale. On continued moderate receipts prices were still quality considered; and sheep were soc higher. The pens were cleared early. Common to prime sheep sold at $5.50@6 per 100 pounds; cull at $4@5: common to fairly prime lambs at $10.50@12.50; culls at $8; yearlings at $9.50@10. Dressed mutton firmer at 9@15c; dressed lambs at 15@19 1-4c.
 Hogs-Receipts 2,017 head; cars on sale. Market firm to soc higher. Good medium and heavy hogs sold at s11. 30@11.60 per loo pounds; roughs at $9.85 G10.00; stags at $5.
 Chicago, Sept. 1.-Cattle receipts 13,- GOO head Market heavy. Coed to choice steers $9.00@11.5o; yearlingg, good to choice, SS.50@10.9O; fair to good steers, $T.50@S.50; range steers, $7.50GDS.50; stockers and feeders, $6.50 07.90; good to choice heifers, S7.00@ 9.25; fair to good cows, $5.5807.50; !; good to prime calves, $8.00@12.25; heavy calves. $7-0b@8 800.